- Course Update
- The Menu
- Coming Events
- Recent Results
- A Little Humour
- The course is very rapidly improving in appearance and the leaves are popping out everywhere! Rain over the weekend has helped wash in the sand and the greens will be in great condition by the weekend. Players will have noticed the new 3rd tee (Blue course) is almost complete and the watering systems have been laid for the extended 7th tee and the new 15th tee. In addition, drains have been dug to assist with the wet area to the front of the 4th tee (Red course). The extension of the fairway on the 3rd will be completed when the sprinkler part arrives.
- It's amazing how much work has been achieved with this poor old tipper/trailer. The deck has been replaced at least once, the rear section required removal after it collapsed and the sides no longer function. The subframe is badly twisted. However, it has survived to get the paths to the stage they are at present, but alas it is time for the trailer to be retired. The club is currently sourcing a replacement, so if anyone has a hydraulic tipper/trailer in their shed which can carry up to 3 tonnes, we are interested.
I almost don't have the words to describe how delicious the Tarragon Chicken was last week! Here's just one, yummo!! Following is Tim's email for week 26!!!!
Good morning everyone,
This week marks 6 months since we started offering takeaway. Thank you to everyone who has supported the club during this time. Over that period we have supplied 4403 servings of mains, desserts and soup. Wow!
This week, the pick-up day is Friday 25 September.
2 course Meal ($25 per person)
Main: Spring Leg of Roasted Lamb with Roast Vegetables and Gravy
Dessert: Lime Pannacotta with Passionfruit Coulis
As we are coming into warmer months, soup has been removed from the menu.
We are still offering our entire wine list for takeaway at a 10% discount.
Please order by emailing [email protected] or phoning 48611042 (option 4), with the number of meals and selections. Orders must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 22 September 2020.
Collection times will be staggered from 4.30pm 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.
Feel free to 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
A very busy competition season is upon us. I have provided below a short summary of each of the major trophies which will feature over the next 5 weeks. The full details are available in the Conditions of Competition for each event and is listed on the club website under the 'Golf' tab in the 'Captain's Blog' section. They are also on the club noticeboard and in the pro shop.
- The Club Championship. This event commences on Saturday 3rd October with 2 rounds of stroke play. The 'Open' championship (currently held by John Mulholland) is open to all eligible players. The 'B' grade championship (currently held by Tony Rourke) is available to eligible players in the daily handicap range 13 - 19. The 'C' grade championship (currently held by Ken Dobie) is available to players with a daily handicap in excess of 19. Players wishing to have their scores considered for the 'Open' championship and who hold a daily handicap greater than 12 should advise the pro shop before the close of play on the 2nd round. Likewise, players should advise the pro shop if they do not wish to be considered for any of the championships on offer. Players may only contest the finals in one grade. The best placed players will then contest a match play knock out final series. The finals are over 36 holes for each of the 'Open' matches and 18 holes for 'B' and 'C' grade matches.
- The Veterans' Plate. This competition (currently held by Chris Harvey) is played in conjunction with the Club Championships over two rounds. It is available to eligible players who are aged 65 or over and is awarded to the player with the best Net aggregate over the two rounds.
- The Watson Cup. This is an entirely new competition and is considered as the Handicap Club Championship. The event is open to eligible players and is played over three consecutive weeks. The first two rounds are played in conjunction with the Club Championships. The event will be won by the player with the best net score over 54 holes. Players must play in all three rounds.
- The Lifestyle Championship Cup. This event is played in conjunction with the first two rounds of the Club Championships. The event is open to eligible Lifestyle category members and will be awarded to the player with the lowest aggregate scratch score over two rounds.
- The Bradford Trophy. This event is essentially the Junior Club Championship. It is a mixed event and is held on the Sunday following the 2nd round of the Club Championships. The event is open to sub-junior, junior and student members who hold a valid AGU handicap. The trophy was last contested in 2005 and won by a young Sam Mulholland. The trophy is awarded to the player returning the best Stableford score over 18 holes.
- Next Saturday 26th September is the very popular Redmond Dalton Trophy.
- Wednesday 30th September is the final day for the Winter Eclectic competition. Keep your eye out for the signup sheet for the Summer edition of the competition in the pro shop.
- Saturday 3rd October. The fun begins with a super busy day. The October Monthly medal and the first round of the Championship program.
- Sunday October 4th. The first round of the J Draper knockout is completed.
The recent Titleist fitting day was very well supported with nearly all participants proceeding to a new purchase.
BGC has a strong tradition of representing the club in the White Horse Cup. This is a great opportunity to play other courses in the Illawarra region in February and March and hone your match play skills. We are looking for squad of 20 players in order to enter two teams. Registration sheets are on the notice boards. As the saying goes, you have to be in it to win it, who knows 2021 might just be that year.
Wednesday 16th September. The September Open day attracted 72 players into the field for the 4BBB competition. Scoring was very strong with the winning team of Martin Flaxman (24) and Peter Procopis (29) posting 52 points to beat Noel Davis (27) and Ric Denny (28) by 5 points. Balls were won down to 44 points via count back.
Friday 18th September. The "Nugget". Only a small field on this occasion with Gil Levy (26) posting 23 points to win from Vince O'Connor (26) on 20, Sharon Rowe (34) on 18 and Jim Rowe (12) with 17 points via a count back. Balls won down to 16 points.
The 'A' grade medal was won by Langdon Emery (14) with a fine net 63 from John Buchanan (15) on net 65.
The 'B' grade medal was won by Tom Dunlop (20) on a count back from Les Brooker (18) with a score of net 65.
The 'C' grade medal was won by Graham Oldfield (27) with his amazing net 59 from Vince O'Connor (26) with a net 66.
The best scratch score on the day went to John Mulholland with his 75.
Players needed to play to their handicap to feature in a count back to win a ball.
The John McMaster Medal. This trophy has been won by Langdon Emery with his net 63 being the best eligible score posted. The Covid situation is preventing formal presentations but, as luck might have it Langdon was in the clubhouse when the results were posted so it was great to see a player enjoy receiving his trophy on the day. Congratulations.
Monday 21st September. Monday Madness over 9 holes. Just a small field, but Scott Olding (13) claimed his second win in as many days with 20 points on a count back from Murray Fox (35). Balls won down to 18 points.
A Little Humour
Now Go Out and Enjoy a Game of Golf !!!