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The Clubhouse Re-opens

8/6/2020

In This Issue

Course Update
The Menu
Coming Events
Recent Results
"Who Am I ?" Competition
A Little Humour

Course Update

As of last Saturday (6th June) the 4th hole is being played from the Red course tee box. This will remain the case for the rest of Winter.
Commencing 6th July, the "Monday Madness" competition will become a 9 hole event. The format will be identical to the "Nugget" competition. This is as a result of feedback received over the past few weeks.
The next stage of course improvement projects will commence shortly. A full re-vamp of the numerous paths on the course will be undertaken. The intention is to: improve cart access, better define the paths and improve the visual impact across the course. There will be some occasional disruption to holes, but this will be kept to a minimum. The entire project should be completed by the end of Winter.
An additional project will also commence shortly, to better secure the perimeter fencing that runs along the Links and Burradoo Roads. I'll be calling for the assistance of members in the form of some regular working bees to get the work completed. The fence runs for approximately 1.5km!! Stay tuned.

The Menu.
Loving the weekends at present. Not having to decide what to eat is such a luxury. I hope you all agree. Last weekend's Moussaka was outstanding.
Here's Tim's email for this week.

Week 11 Takeaway Menu
Good morning everyone,

It's been so great this week seeing some familiar faces around the clubhouse!

This week, the pick-up day is only Friday.

The menu is:

2 course Meal (BGC Members $25 per person, non members $35 per person)

Main: Pork Belly, served on a bed of mash with asian fusion sauce and greens
Dessert: Chocolate Fondant

Soup ($10 per person):
Potato and Leak

We are still offering our entire wine list for takeaway at a 10% discount.

Contactless payment by EFTPOS or Member Account remains the preferred payment method.

Please order by emailing events.at.bgc@gmail.com or phoning 4861 1042 (option 4), with the number of meals and selections. Orders must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 9 June, 2020.

Collection times will be staggered from 4pm and I will advise of your time for pick up. Please collect from Bowral Golf Club, enter the clubhouse located at the corner of Kangaloon Rd and David St, Bowral.

Please forward this to family, friends or anyone you think might be interested.

Keep well and I look forward to seeing you soon.

Tim Davis
Assistant Manager

Coming Events

The John Owens 4BBB team knockout has been re-scheduled and the signup sheet is available in the pro shop. There has been a change to the Conditions of Competition (can be viewed on the club website). Basically the matches are programmed onto the closing date for each round. So a team no longer has to contact their opposing team to arrange a date to play, they just have to turn up in time for their match. However, if teams wish to play their match on a different date (but before the due date), they may co-ordinate to achieve this. If a team is unable to play their match on the designated Sunday, and has been unable to re-schedule, then they will be considered to have forfeited.
The Club Championships in Mixed Foursomes (in conjunction with the Wotton Trophy for mixed handicap foursomes) has been scheduled for the 30th August. Due to the time constraints of covering a significant number of trophies in the remainder of the year, the event for 2020 will be held over 18 holes only. Amended Conditions of Competition will be published shortly. Start getting your partners primed!!
This Wednesday's event is an Ambrose with a difference. Each player is permitted to use only a maximum of 4 clubs during the round. The usual rules about swapping or borrowing clubs apply, i.e. You can't! Each player is required to provide 5 drives during the round. Some interesting conversations about which clubs to include. For example, do you all take a putter? Which wedge will you carry? etc etc. Remember, golf is for fun, so enjoy the different format.
Saturday 20th is the next trophy day. The H A Murdoch Trophy.

Recent Results

Wednesday 3rd June. Another beautiful Wintery day and 80 players in a good midweek field. The count back system was required for all prizes in this event, with 37 points as the benchmark. Tony Hobson (14) finished best to claim first, with Paul Pettiford (12) winning best 'A' grade, John Jones (18) best 'B' grade and David Scholes (25) best 'C' grade, with all these players scoring 37 points! Balls were won down to 33 points on count back.

Friday 5th June. The "Nugget". Another strong field of 35 for this event, and further indication of the popularity of the format. Don Barker (23) posted 23 points to win from Alan Turpie (20) with 21 points. Balls were won down to 18 points on count back.

Saturday 6th June. The June Monthly Medal. A fantastic Winter day on the course and 98 players in the field. Scoring was exceptionally strong throughout the grades, and the low markers showed that you don't have to have a handicap at the high end of the grade to be able to win a medal. With a net score of 67, John Mulholland (8) picked up the medal from Daniel Weekes (9) on a count back. In 'B' grade, Peter Metcalf (19) scored a net 65 to win from David Stanley (23) with a net 66. The 'C' grade medal went to Shane Harvey (28) with his net 66 from Bob Young (25) who posted a net 67. John Mulholland's scratch score of 75 was the day's lowest, and balls were won down to net 73 on count back.

Sunday 7th June. After a foggy and cold start to the day 14 players contested the Sunday mixed competition. With a score of 38 points, Adam Bell (43) proved too strong for the rest, and won by a point from Luc Puchert (32). Balls were won down to 30 points via count back.

Monday 8th June. "Monday Madness". The Queen's Birthday long weekend concluded with today's event and 24 players joined up to play. David Spies (8) posted 40 points to win the day from Tom Dunlop (20) with 38 points. Balls were won down to 34 points via count back.

"Who Am I ?" Competition.
No correct responses over the past week to this mystery member's identity. Here is a new clue.

"I'm a long time member of the Barwon Heads group, who am I?"

Email your guess to bgcclubcaptain@gmail.com
(Note, the photo is a logo only)

A Little Humour
And you thought the frost was heavy!! ........

Now Go Out and Enjoy a Game of Golf!!

Winter has Arrived

1/6/2020

In This Issue

Course Update
The Menu
Coming Events
Recent Results
"Who Am I ?" Competition
A Little Humour

Course Update

The course is playing very soft underfoot following the over 100mm of rain received last week. Thankfully we are looking at some dryer weather over the next week, so conditions should improve. Please assist the greenskeepers by staying clear of wet or muddy areas with your carts.
A recent incident during a round of the "Nugget" competition has drawn me to highlight that the rules of golf, that pertain to a Stroke round, do not permit practice on the course during your competition round. Practice includes playing extra holes during a stipulated round. If you have entered the "Nugget" competition and wish to play a few extra holes, you may do so only after completing your "Nugget" round. Playing extra holes during your round will result in disqualification. Rule 5.2b refers.

Those with keen eyes will have noticed the new 'Plates' fitted to each tee. All courses/tees are now fully covered.
The 4th fairway extension continues to green up. Expect to move from the temporary tee to the Red course tee box shortly.

Last week an email was sent to all members to advise the re-opening of the clubhouse. As of today (Monday 01 June) the clubhouse is open from 10:30 Monday to Saturday and 11:30 on Sunday. Closing times vary from 4pm Monday/Tuesday/Sunday to 6:30pm from Wednesday through to Saturday. Please note, there are a large number of CoVid protocols which have been put in place in order for the clubhouse to be permitted to open. These are requirements put in place via ClubsNSW in response to the State Government regulations.
Please take the time to read the notices as you enter the clubhouse. The staff are required to record your details (name, address and contact numbers) upon entry, before they direct you to a table. To ensure your protection, greatly enhanced hygiene procedures are being implemented. Tables must be sanitised before being occupied, and for this reason patrons are requested not to seat themselves, but rather to wait to be seated. Please be patient, things will take longer than what you are used to in the past. Reflect on the fact that we are progressing really well thus far, and that we are again able to enjoy the camaraderie of our fellow members. It is strongly recommended that patrons book ahead to ensure entry, as there are strict limits on the number of patrons who can be accommodated in the clubhouse at any one time. It is a requirement on entry to the club that patrons maintain correct physical distancing at all times.

The Menu

Regina and her team are firing on all cylinders and producing some excellent fare, to which so many of the members can attest. This week's menu email is reproduced below:

Hello everyone,

We are so excited that from Monday, the clubhouse re-opens. Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces!

This is week 10 of our takeaways and they have been so well received that we are continuing! How could we not!

Here is an impressive statistic. So far Regina and her team have prepared 1855 main courses, desserts or soups. That is an average of 206 per week for the past 9 weeks! I am sure you will join with me in thanking Regina, Sally, Deb, Britney and Alexia.

Thank you too for your support. There exists a group of regulars diners who have ordered meals every week! There is no doubt we belong to an amazing club, so thank you!

To allow the team to get their heads around this week, the pick-up day is only Friday.

The menu is:

2 course Meal (BGC Members $25 per person, non members $35 per person)

Main:
Lamb Moussaka served with a Chunky Tomato, Cucumber, Parsley and Mint Salad and Crunchy Breadstick

Dessert:
Greek Semolina Cake with Lemon Syrup

Soup ($10 per person):
Roast Pumpkin

We are still offering our entire wine list for takeaway at a 10% discount. When collecting your food have a look at the blackboard behind the bar for even more wine specials.

Contactless payment by EFTPOS or Member Account remains the preferred payment method.

Please order by emailing events.at.bgc@gmail.com or phoning 4861 1042 (option 4), with the number of meals and selections. Orders must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 2 June, 2020

Collection times will be staggered and I will advise of your time for pick up. Please collect from Bowral Golf Club, enter the clubhouse located at the corner of Kangaloon Rd and David St, Bowral.

Please forward this to family, friends or anyone you think might be interested.

Keep well and I look forward to seeing you soon.

Tim Davis
Assistant Manager

Coming Events

Saturday 6th June, the June Monthly Medal.
Wednesday 10th June, a 3 person Ambrose with a difference. You only get to use 4 clubs per player, which clubs will you choose????
Saturday 20th June is the next club trophy event with the playing of the H A Murdoch Trophy.
The "Monday Madness" competition will continue until further notice. This is a mixed single Stableford event, played on the White course under the same playing conditions as the Sunday competition.
Start getting your team organised for the John Owens 2BBB handicap Stableford Match play knockout. The draw and details will be announced shortly.

Recent Results

Wednesday 27th May. No play due to course closure.

Friday 29th May. The "Nugget". Another great field, considering the wet weather of the previous week. 35 players in total (18 men, 17 women). Kevin Burke (33) scored 23 points to win the competition from Meeghan Bourne (54) with 22 points on a count back. Balls were won down to 18 points on count back.

Saturday 30th May. A record field of 112 players entered the competition in a 3 player aggregate Stableford format. Given the size of the field, prizes were increased in line with the increases announced to cover single player competitions. With a score of 111 points, the team of John Jones (18), Alan Turpie (20) and Tony Dick (29) won the day. In second was the team of Nick Potter (22), Nicholas Winstone (26) and Addison Hunter (10) with a score of 110, and in third were Nick Reinhard (9), Clark Gibbons (11) and Andrew Tartu (16) with 106. 30 balls were won and went down to a team score of 97 points via count back. The single best score on the day went to Rory Blatch with 41 points.

Sunday 31st May. The final event of Autumn and 22 players joined the field. Brian Hanrahan (14) posted 39 points to win from Jim Phillips (13) who scored 36 points. Balls were won down to 34 points via count back.

Monday 1st June. "Monday Madness" and welcome to Winter. Alec Dietsch (13) posted a score of 36 points to win from Tony Dick (35) with 35. Balls were won down to 33 on count back.

"Who Am I ?" Competition.
No correct guesses since my last blog, so here is the new clue.

"Among my many trophy wins at BGC, I can include the Warwick Armstrong Cup", who am I?

Send your guess to me via email bgcclubcaptain@gmail.com
(Note, the photo is a logo only)

A Little Humour

Now Go Out and Enjoy a Game of Golf !!

"Baby it's Cold outside ........"

25/5/2020

In This Issue

Course Update
The Menu
Coming Events
Recent Results
"Who Am I ?" Competition
A Little Humour

Course Update.

The recent (and continuing) cold and wet weather has resulted in the introduction of 'Preferred Lies' through the General Area of the course. This allows players the option of placing their ball within 30cm of its actual position. Note, the General Area does not include bunkers, penalty areas or greens. The ball may be cleaned in the process. Players should also check before play as to whether carts are permitted on the course. Also as a temporary measure, (due to water buildup) bunkers may be GUR, check with the Pro shop before play.
Keen eyed players may have noticed some white spray painted lines at different areas of the course. The Board has just recently approved a major path renovation project across the course. It is hoped that all the paths will be completed during the Winter months. On occasions some short delays might be experienced due to construction work. This disruption will be kept to an absolute minimum.
In addition to the path works, the boundary fence along Links and Burradoo Roads, will be improved to assist in maintaining the private nature of the property. A recent email was sent to members advising of the situation, and the corresponding issues we are experiencing with non-members accessing the course.
The extensions to the cart storage shed have now been completed (see photos below), and this has meant a very welcome increase in the available space.
The competition currently being run on Mondays in May (known as the Monday Madness) will be continued until further notice. The competition is played over the White course and the set up is the same as the Sunday competition.
Clubhouse Re-opening Programme. I know everyone is anxious to know when the clubhouse will re-open. The NSW State Government recently announced details about a 50 person limit for club and restaurant venues. The BGC team is currently assessing the requirements included with this announcement, (there are a great number, believe me), which have been determined by Clubs NSW. We expect to be able to make an announcement in the next few days.
Reminder!! All the CoVid-19 protocols which have been introduced at BGC remain in force. Social distancing is still a requirement!

The Menu
Ok, hands up, who enjoyed the delicious Duck serving over the weekend!!?? Fabulous! Who knew those ducks you see out on the course could taste so delicious (just kidding). This week is #9 in the program, and Tim's email is reproduced below.

Week 9 Takeaway Menu
This week the pick-up days are Friday or Saturday.

The menu is:

2 course Meal (BGC Members $25 per person, non members $35 per person)
Main:
Beef Goulash with baby chat potatoes, carrots and pea puree
Dessert:
Black Forest Cake

Soup ($10 per person)
Cream of Mushroom Soup

We are also offering our entire wine list for takeaway at a 10% discount. When collecting your food have a look at the blackboard behind the bar for even more wine specials.

Payment to be made at the time of collection, only by EFTPOS or BGC Member number. Cash payments cannot be accepted.

Please order by emailing events.at.bgc@gmail.com or phoning 4861 1042 (option 4), with the number of meals and selections. Orders must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 26 May, 2020

When ordering please nominate a collection day of either Friday or Saturday. Collection times will be staggered and I will advise of your time for pick up. Please collect from Bowral Golf Club, enter the clubhouse located at the corner of Kangaloon Rd and David St, Bowral.

Please forward this to family, friends or anyone you think might be interested.

Keep well and I look forward to seeing you soon.

Tim Davis
Assistant Manager

Coming Events

Saturday 30th May, a 3 player Aggregate Stableford event.
Saturday 6th June, the June Monthly Medal.
Wednesday 10th June, a 3 player Ambrose with a difference. Players are permitted only 4 clubs each for the entire round.

Recent Results

Wednesday 20th May. Another excellent field for our mid-week event, with 91 players joining the fray. As the number again exceeded the threshold of 70, the additional grade prizes were awarded. Grant Blanchard (26) scored 41 points to take the major prize, while in 'A' grade, Darryl Purchase (0) scored a fine 2 under par to post 38 points, in 'B' grade Andrew Tartu (16) scored 37 points and in 'C' grade Chris Harvey (26) rounded out the runners-up prizes with 37 points on a count back. Balls were awarded down to 33 points on count back.

Friday 22nd May. The "Nugget". Certainly a day for the most hardy of golfers. Cold, windy and wet!! (with snow falling the previous evening!). 6 players ventured onto the course and John Buchanan (16) with 20 points led them home. Grant Blanchard (26) with 18 points was awarded the runner-up prize and the remaining 4 players were each awarded a ball for their effort!

Saturday 23rd May. Considering the inclement weather over the previous few days, and the actual weather on the day, the field of 60 was an excellent turnout. Scoring 35 points on a count back, Tom Whitmarsh (21) pipped Wayne Roberts (11) for the major prize. Balls were won down to 31 points on count back.

Sunday 24th May. Again a good field for the Sunday mixed competition. 25 men and 2 women challenged the Red course with David Spies (7) emerging with the best score. Ingrid Jensen (50) with 36 points won the runners-up prize on a count back. Balls were won down to 31 points on count back.

"Who Am I ?" Competition.
Congratulations to Rosemary Downing for winning the previous competition by correctly identifying Pam Barker as the Mystery member. So a new member is introduced this week. The clue,..

"A simple read of the Honour boards will show my name in several locations", who am I?

Send your guess to me at bgcclubcaptain@gmail.com
(note, the photo is a logo only)

A Little Humour.

Now Go Out and Enjoy a Game of Golf!!!

Still in Isolation, but being a bit more Relaxed

18/5/2020

In This Issue

Course Update
The Menu
Coming Events
Recent Results
"Who Am I ?" Competition
A Thought .....

Course Update

As all members are now aware, the club has returned to playing in 3s during competitions on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays and Saturdays. Play in 4s is allowed on all other days, and in non-competition play on the days noted in the previous sentence. The reason we cannot move to play in 4s on the listed competition days is due to the limitation of a maximum of 10 people in an outside gathering. This limitation would be tested due to the current size of the fields on those days.
Members may now invite guests to join them in the member's own group up to the limit of the available slot (i.e. The member may invite 2 guests to fill a 3-player slot, or 3 guests to fill a 4-player slot). The member must be in the group, and is responsible for their guests compliance with the established CoVid-19 protocols.
The recent announcements regarding the slight relaxing of the maximum numbers allowed in a gathering, has not provided sufficient economics to justify opening the Clubhouse just yet. Clubs are not yet permitted to open as a bar only (food must be consumed in order to partake of alcohol service, maximum of 10 patrons at any time). As soon as we are able to re-open, we will do so. The team is constantly monitoring the situation in order to make the club facilities available as soon as possible. This also means that our food and coffee service remains 'Takeaway Only', and cannot be consumed whilst in the vicinity of the clubhouse.
The course is starting to soften underfoot, and we will shortly be moving to Winter conditions. To this end, could members who utilise carts for play please avoid driving into areas of known soft surfaces. I'm sure that being members you are all aware of the location of these sensitive areas.
The 4th fairway continues to 'grow-in'. See the photo for the latest update. I've added some photos from just over 5 months ago to remind members of how things have changed over that timeframe. Quite a reminder!!

The Menu
Another culinary success over the weekend. The fabulous food keeps on coming!!
The menu for this next weekend is re-produced below. Unfortunately, by the time you read this blog, the orders will have closed, so perhaps this is just a tease for those who may have missed out.
The menu is:

2 course Meal ($25 per person)
Main:
Confit duck with caramelised orange vinegar, mash and green beans
Dessert
Jaffa Cake

Soup ($10 per person)
Winter Vegetable Soup

Coming Events

Saturday 30th is a 3 ball aggregate Stableford competition.
Reminder of the 'Monday Madness' competitions being held during May. Same format as the Sunday medley competition which has been running for 9 months.
Saturday June 6th is the next Monthly Medal day.
Wednesday 10th June is a fun day. This is a 3 person Ambrose event, where players are permitted to use only 4 clubs each during the round. 4 drives per player required.

Recent Results

Wednesday 13th May. The excellent fields continue unabated. Perhaps the it's the weather??? 86 players turned out for the competition on another of our fabulous Autumn days. Des Perkins (28) emerged as the victor with 41 points. In the runner-up positions for each grade were 'A' David Bickford (14) with 39 points on count back, 'B' Roberto Ratalino (21) with 39 points and 'C' Bill Davison (29) with 38 points. Balls were won down to a score of 35 points on count back.

Friday 15th May, The "Nugget". Some excellent scores on this popular event. Robert Eriksson (22) with 25 points won the day from Robert Bearup (18) with 22 points. The 'leading lady' on the day was Rosemary Pettiford (39) with 21 points on count back.

Saturday 16th May. A trophy event, something of a rarity at present. The J M Stanford Trophy. Again another large field of 99 turned out on another beautiful day after some overnight drizzle. The Captain, Dick Hiser (13) with 40 points emerged with the trophy. The grade runners-up winners were 'A' Mathew Helm (15) 39 points on count back, 'B' Ross Jauncey (21) 37 points on count back and 'C' Bob Constable (25) with 37 points on count back. Balls were won down to 34 points on count back.

Sunday 17th May. 20 players in the field, 19 Men and 1 lady. Steven Burlace (26) with 42 points beat the up and coming junior Lachlan Malcolm (27) on a count back to win the competition. Balls were won down to 36 points on count back. Keep your eye on Lachlan, as he is only 15 and is just finding his game, he is showing great promise!

Monday 18th May. "Monday Madness", 8 players into the fray on a very changeable day, 6 men and 2 ladies. Wilma Lung (42) winning the day with 38 points from John Ferguson (14) with 37.

"Who Am I ?" Competition.
Still no winner to this current competition, so this clue should provide all the information you need to solve the puzzle.

"Since the last blog, I have played in 4 competitions, completed 66 holes and amassed 84 points and a -3 score. Who am I?"

Email your guess to bgcclubcaptain@gmail.com

(Note, the photo is a logo only)

A Thought ....

Life is Like a Round of Golf
Author: Criswell Freeman

Life is like round of golf
With many a turn and twist.
But the game is much too sweet and short
To curse the shots you've missed.

Sometimes you'll hit it straight and far
Sometimes the putts roll true.
But each round has it's errant shots
And troubles to play through.

So always swing with courage
No matter what the lie.
And never let the hazards
Destroy the joy inside.

And keep a song within your heart
Give thanks that you can play.
For the round is much too short and sweet
To let it slip away.

Now Go Out and Enjoy a Game of Golf !!!

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