MEMBER’S NEWSLETTER – FROM GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE

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Normally the rain dominates the topic of conversation each month but that was not the case for November. The coldest November in decades resulted in temperatures remaining in the mid 20’s, with not one day recorded over 30 degrees (why did I bother putting in a pool at home!)
With little growth during the month & the annual greens renovations around the corner we focused on full course mowing to ensure the rest of the course was in good order whilst we ripped up our greens.

We under took a couple of construction projects around the tee stations during the month with the 13thbridge getting “The Great Wall” built & a new sleeper walkway to the men’s 5th tee, complete with hand rail for those with aging bodies..

To the Reno’s:

  • All greens were scarified at -3mm 6 times over.
  • Cored with 12mm hollow tynes
  • Pick up with the core harvester
  • Fertilised
  • Soli amendments added
  • Top-dressed
  • Broomed in

I can't speak highly enough of the maintenance team who completed this year’s greens renovation by Tuesday evening after completing 2 days of 14 hour shifts.

See you on Course,

Glenn Beauclerc
Your Friendly Course Superintendent

Saturday Members Comp Results – November 2010

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6/11/10 – Saturday Men’s Monthly Medal

 

A Grade           1st        Drew Barker                            Nett 69

                        2nd        Garrett Skinner             Nett 71

                        3rd        Sebastian Howell                      Nett 72

 

B Grade           1st        Ian Lancaster                            Nett 70

                        2nd        Neil Carter                               Nett 72

                        3rd        Rob Wagstaff                           Nett 73

 

C Grade           1st        Simon Welch                            Nett 62

                        2nd        Graeme Coutts             Nett 74

                        3rd        Steven Cave                             Nett 76

                       

6/11/10 – Saturday Ladies Monthly Medal

 

            1st        Georgie Lee                             Nett 70

            2nd        Anne Spillane                           Nett 70

            3rd        Gwen Thurtell                           Nett 73

           

 

13/11/10 – Saturday Men’s Par

 

A Grade           1st        Michael Stefanovski                  +3       

                        2nd        Grant Lewis                              +1

 

B Grade           1st        Gary Spillane                            +2

                        2nd        Adrian Rix                                0                     

 

C Grade           1st        Tom Gill                                   0

                        2nd        Chris Walker                            -1

                                   

 

13/11/10 – Saturday Ladie’s Par

 

            1st        Cathy Granger                          +2

            2nd        Gwen Thurtell                           +2

           

 

20/11/10 – Saturday Men’s Monthly Medal for December

 

A Grade           1st        Ryan King                                Nett 69

                        2nd        Drew Barker                            Nett 73

                        3rd        Scott Blake                              Nett 73

 

B Grade           1st        Adrian Rix                                Nett 68

                        2nd        David Cannavan                       Nett 72

                        3rd        Tom Gill                                   Nett 74

 

C Grade           1st        Alex Penklis                             Nett 62

                        2nd        Steven Cave                             Nett 70

                        3rd        Ray Brett                                  Nett 70

 

Medal of Medals Champion             Alex Penklis     Nett 62

 

 

 

20/11/10 – Saturday Ladies Monthly Medal for December

 

            1st        Melinda Carter             Nett 68

            2nd        Antoinette Wong                      Nett 75

 

Medal of Medals Champion             Antoinette Wong          Nett 75

 

 

27/11/10 – Saturday Men’s Par

 

A Grade           1st         Paul Rubini                               +2       

                        2nd        Danny MacPherson                  +1

 

B Grade           1st        Rob Wagstaff                           0

                        2nd        Kevin Hood                             -2                    

 

C Grade           1st        Alex Penklis                             +7

                        2nd        Brian Bowden                          +1

                                   

 

27/11/10 – Saturday Ladie’s Par

 

            1st        Gwen Thurtell                           +2

            2nd        Liz Gordon                               +1

Members Christmas Raffle

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For every round you play during the weeks leading up too Christmas your receipt will be placed into a draw to win a Christmas hamper and a carton of coldies to wash it down. The first draw took place last Saturday with Dick Stewart the lucky winner! Next draw will take place on Saturday 18th December. Good Luck!!

Order of Merit Shootout

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The Top 10 shootout for the Order of Merit has been decided with the Top 10 men and women above qualifying. Please see Justin or Dion in the golf shop to confirm your attendance as 10 players are needed for the day. This year’s event will be held on Sunday 19th December at 2.30pm. Spectators welcome to follow the groups for this fun event.

Order of Merit

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Order of Merit – Men

Final Standings 2010

 
   

YTD Total

 

 Kevin Hood

1st

76

 

Jim Birch

2nd

71

 

Michael Stefanovski

3rd

70

 

Adrian Rix

3rd

70

 

Lyle Rixon

5th

69

 

Paul Lynch

5th

69

 

Drew Barker

7th

65

 

Graeme Coutts

8th

64

 

Gavan Millett

9th

56

 

Alex Penklis

10th

53

 

Order of Merit – Ladies

 
 
 
     

Cathy Granger

 

YTD TOTAL

 

Miki Suwada

1st

235

 

Elizabeth Gordon

2nd

192

 

Melinda Carter

3rd

185

 

Pam Potter

4th

180

 

Gwen Thurtell

5th

176

 

Sharon Blake

6th

170

 

Georgie Lee

7th

151

 

Anne Spillane

8th

150

 

Ingrid Middleton 

9th

110

 

Hole in 1’s!!!!!!

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Congratulations to Cathy Granger who managed to score a HOLE IN ONE last month. Cath was lucky enough to hole out on the 4th Hole during Saturday’s competition. Unfortunately, she kept using her ball and lost it in the water on the 7th hole.

Also congratulations to Sharon Blake who had a hole in one during last Sunday’s Mixed Socialites tournament. Sharon was successful with an ace on the 17th Hole. Well done ladies!!!

OAKLEY OPEN

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The Oakley Open final was contested this month by 32 finalists from throughout the year. Despite the very tough pin positions set out by the maintenance team the scores were still excellent. Congratulations to the winners below-;

 

1st      Andrew Hacker               40points

2nd     Mitsuru Nishimori            39points

3rd      Damien Effeney               38points

4th      Blaze Chapman               36points

5th      Tom Murphy                  35points

 

A huge thank you to Oakley for supporting the event throughout the year and the wonderful prizes for the final. The event will continue in 2011 every Thursday at the same great price of $65 including green fee, competition, lunch and chance to go through to the final.

Golf Orthotics

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Tired or aching feet, knee or heal pains after golf?? Try the new Biomechanical Golf Orthotics available for purchase now in the golf shop. This new product is recommended by podiatrists and golf professionals alike. Golf Orthotics greatly enhance balance during the stance and swing by redistributing weight to the entire foot. They force the foot to regain it’s arch structure and correct the alignment of the ankle and heel.

They also prevent common golf injuries such as lower back, arms, shoulder joints, knees and many foot ailments. This product comes with a 30 day money back guarantee if you do not notice the difference. See golf shop staff for any questions.

Driving Range – Under New Management

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Local PGA Member and Robina Woods Member Peter Shaw has taken over the operating of the golf range at Robina Woods with the departure of the Australiasian Golf Academy.  With this change you will see a number of changes happening over the next weeks and months.  New mats are on their way, and will be used when the grass tees are under renovation or during wet weather.  Apart from these times grass hitting is back.

 

Golf lessons are available at the range and new golf clinics are commencing in early January.  Clinics will cover kids under 12, kids over 12, ladies, and mixed.  There will also be some game improvement short game clinics starftig throughout January.

 

It is anticipated that new golf balls will arrive just before Christmas.  There will be 10000 new 2 piece golf balls arriving that are proper flighted balls to give golfers great feedback from there shots during practise.

 

A shop will be operating in the early months of 2011 which will give golfers plenty of new options for golf gear.  This will coincide with regualer demo days from the major golf brands such as TaylorMade, Titleist, Callaway, Ping, and others giving members and the general public a chance to hit the latest gear before committing to purchase.  The shop will be competitive on price with clubfitting always available.

 

Club repairs will be readily available including all regrips and reshafts, with quick turnaround times guaranteeed unless custom ordered stock is required..


Golf Ball Prices   $11 – 100 balls, $8 members 100 balls, $6 – 50 balls, $4 warm up balls before play.  Discount range cards will be available after the new range servant machine with token and card reader are installed in the coming weeks.

 

Be sure to pop over and say hello and have a look around.  While your there put your email on the mailing list if you want to be kept up to date with the latest golf range deals and promotions.

November Golfshop Gab!!

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Hi Members,

 

 

Another year has flown by and Christmas has approached at light speed. The maintenance team has managed to get through green and tee renovations mostly unscathed due to some better weather during the days. Unfortunately renovations are a necessary evil that we need to undertake annually to ensure the course is at it’s peak throughout the year. The greens should be back to a great standard before Christmas with the right conditions over the next few weeks. Player numbers will be down considerably over the coming weeks so get out and enjoy the course before the festive break.

 

 

All of our honourboard events have wrapped up for the 2010 season and a big congratulations to all of our winners. The presentation evening will be held on Friday night the 3rd December with all member’s and guests welcome to attend. Bookings can be made with Neale in the Club bar, 3 course A-La-Carte menu, complimentary drink on arrival and entertainment only $35 members and $45 for guests. Whilst the course is recovering from renovations there will be no Monthly medal event for December, this was held last weekend. The Thursday Oakley competition was also wrapped up in November and next years weekly events will start again on the first Thursday in January.

 

Our 2011 Junior Pennants season begin’s next weekend and will continue through till February 2011. Any interested juniors who would like to play please contact me in the golf shop ASAP. Good luck to the boys who are out to go one better this time round.

 

 

Finally, I wish all member’s and their families a safe and Merry Christmas and hope 2011 brings you the spoils. Enjoy the festive season!!!

 

 

Good golfing and hope to see you on the green!

 

Regards,

 

Dion Mullen

Director of Golf and Membership

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