CAPTAIN'S BLOG - NEWS

As I am sure you are aware, last Saturday at 5:00pm regional NSW was included in the restrictions for the control of COVID-19.  Kevin has been communicating by email the details of the restrictions, the changes to the golf competitions and the local rules regarding play under the COVID plan.

The local rules are as they were last year and they are as follows;
These local rules are issued with the approval of Golf NSW under the guidelines provided by the R & A and the USGA.

Local Rule CV 1 – Scoring

• Players are to enter their own hole scores on the scorecard (it is not necessary for a marker to do it).
• It is not necessary to have a marker physically certify the player's scores, but some form of verbal certification should take place within the group.

Local Rule CV 2 – Flagsticks

• Players are required to leave the Flagsticks in the hole at all times. 

Local Rule CV 3 – Holing Out

• A ball at rest in the hole will be considered to be holed even if it is not entirely below the level of the hole.

Local Rule CV 4 – Bunkers

• Preferred Lies may be taken when the ball lies in a bunker through the general area.

The ball washers are out of service, the rakes are out of the bunkers and the access to water on the course is not in service.

Please ensure you carry enough water and fluids for your round of golf.

The MiClub bookings page has been updated to reflect the two player rules.  This is for the foreseeable future.  Please refer to your booking emails or the booking page to ensure you have a tee time or know if your tee time has altered slightly.

Presentations will not be held, so go to the MiClub page and look at the Leaderboard or the competition and click on Results to find the details.

Our greens staff are still working and keeping our course in great condition so we can continue to enjoy the game of golf.

For our members who are not able to travel to play at BGC, we do have reciprocal playing rights in NSW with:

• Eastlakes Golf Club
• Wollongong Golf Club

​So, subject to your location and the travel restrictions, you maybe able to continue to play at these clubs.

Wednesday  - Single Stableford
A good field of 81 players.  With 41 points Tony Rourke won the day and Grant Blanchard with 39 points running up on a count back.
NTP on the 11th went to Jacob Nicholls and the Pro-Pin was won by Harry Caust.

Saturday - 3 ball Aggregate Stableford
A field of 85 competed in teams on a great day for golf. The team of Thomas Madigan, Timothy Farrell and Angus Yuill took the winnings with a combined 111 points.  A great score in this format.  Runners' up were Nick Reinhard, Harry Caust and Craig Houden with 107 points.
The Pro-Pin was won by Brian Lamb and the NTP on the 11th went to John Mellen.
Harry Caust was the Single Stableford winner with a very tidy 43 points.

Sunday - Single Stableford
Emma Fernandez won the day with 41 points on a count back from Daniel Weekes.

Monday Madness - Single Stableford
Jacob Nicholls won with 32 points from Daniel Weekes with 31 points.

This Saturday is a par event for the WH Friend Trophy.  WH Friend was a committee member for 23 years from 1915 and President in 1945 and 1946.  Is that a record for BGC?
This event was first played in 1951, however the trophy went missing between 1973 and 2002.  It's in the cabinet and will be up for grabs on Saturday.

The JW Draper knock out will be postponed while we understand how long the restrictions on the number of players will be in place.


Enjoy the longer days and warmer sunshine.

​Dave Burgess

Saturday - J. MacMaster Memorial Trophy and Medal Round - August
Congratulations to Robert Eriksson for a magnificent round of Nett 60 to win the J MacMaster Memorial Trophy.  It is not too often that we can record a score like that, so close to being in the 50's.

Monthly Medal Results
A-Grade 
The winner was Tony Fitzpatrick with a Nett 65 and runner up was Patrick Lane with Nett 67.
B-Grade
A mentioned above, Robert Eriksson won with a Nett 60 and runner up John Hopkins with a Nett 68.
C-Grade
A good result following a recent return to the golf course, Taffy McCarten with a Nett 66 won with the runner up Shane Harvey with Nett 69.

Wednesday  - 3 Ball Multiplier
A format not often played, but a bit of fun.  The winning trio was Nick Reinhard, Angus Yuill and Adem De Manicor with a score of 86.  Bryan Frith, Peter Keys and Alan Maher were a close second with 85.

Sunday - Medley Stableford
With 40 points Thomas Moulton won the day from Nick Reinhard with 38 points.
Monday Madness - Medley Stableford
Winner Nick Reinhard with 37 points.

The major golf events for the rest of August are the WH Friend Trophy a par competition on the 21st August.
The J W Draper knock out rounds continue to the end of the month.
Monday the 30th is the Cobra Golf Fitting Day - COVID restrictions may see this one change.

Enjoy the longer daylight hours and get out and play more golf....

​Dave Burgess

Wednesday - Single Stableford - White Course
A good field of 84 golfers for the Wednesday competition.  Taking the win was Dennis Neale with 38 points and running up was David Farthing with 37.
NTP on the 11th was won by Peter Whittall and Rob Humphreys took the PRO-PIN prize.

Sunday - Medley Stableford
Winner was Bill Webster with 37 points and Heather Webster runner up with 35.
Monday Madness
Ashley Southon won the day with 34 points and Philip Joshua runner up with 32 on a count back.

Saturday - Monthly Medal and J. MacMaster Memorial Medal
John MacMaster was a committee member in 1985 and 1991 plus he was the Club Handicapper.  This memorial medal was first played in 1997 but the winner of the August medal in 1996 was also added to the silver cup.

J W Draper - the first round was completed yesterday and the second round is to be completed by the 15th of July.

Our small team of greenskeepers are continually working on improvement to our course.  Some of these are small step improvements which take years to bear fruit.  The pictures below (click on them to enlarge the image) show the 2018 condition of the 15th green and todays condition. The winter grass is slowly being removed.  This is also evident on the 4th green.          
​Great progress, well done!

Best Regards,

​Dave Burgess

10th Hole - a potentially dangerous tree has been removed; right hand side at the start of the fairway. If you notice what you think is a safety issue on the course,  please let me know, so it can be assessed.
15th Hole - you may notice some areas of sand between the dam wall and the willows.  This is where the underground storm water pipe has been repaired.  The temporary open drain will be filled in soon.
13th Hole Pond - the water level will be temporarily lowered to enable inspection of the surrounds around the concrete bridge.  This will help with the water and drainage plans for the area.
Thanks for the donations of surplus landscape suppliers. We have bricks, posts and gates so far.  Keep it coming.  It's great to reuse this material in improving the course condition rather than it going to the tip.

The Bruce Smith Cup
Yesterday, ten teams from Bowral contested the Bruce Smith Cup against Moss Vale at Moss Vale golf course.  This contest has been going since 1938, so it is great that it continues and is a part of the golfing tradition in our region.
Needless to say the weather made it a very challenging day for everyone involved and after a four hour plus round the open fire in Dormie House was more than welcome.  Thanks to Moss Vale GC for their hospitality and organisation on the day.
The first group off was the "Battle of the Pros and Champions" - Darryl Purchase & John Mulholland VS Davyd Reeves & Brendan Dodds.  A battle it was, a chip in birdie on the eighteenth by Davyd for a 3 a 3 resulted in a one point win by Moss Vale.
Overall result is, Moss Vale won and retains the cup with a result of 6 1/2 to 3 1/2.  As always the detail shows the result came down to a single points difference in two matches.  Well done Moss Vale.
​A big thanks to the Bowral golfers for being up for the challenge.  Next year....

Wednesday - 4BBB
Overall winners were Angus Yuill and Nick Reinhard with a solid 45 points.  Runners up with 43 points (on a count back) Bruce Franklin and Ant Burridge. Winner of the NTP on the 11th hole Terry Downing & the Pro Pin went to Paul Barnes.  Individual Stableford winner was Angus Yuill.

Saturday - Single Stableford
It was good to get the carts on the course for Saturday so all our members could get to enjoy a round.  
Paul Carroll won the day with 38 points (on a count back) from runner up John Ferguson. Winning the NTP on the 11th hole was Ben Ryan with John Jones taking the Pro Pin win.
Sunday - Medley Stableford
The winner was Brenton Aggar with 27 points on a count back.

This Wednesday get ready to play the course from a slightly different perspective - Single Stableford White Course. The forecast is for a crazy 16 degrees maximum, enjoy the opportunity.
Saturday - Captains Trophy - this is revised date from a fortnight ago, handicap stroke round.
JW Draper - the first round to be completed by or on this Sunday the 1st of August.

Enjoy your golf and see you out there.

​Dave Burgess