MARCH 2023 NEWSLETTER

Recent Special General Meeting of the Club/VCAT Matters:  The committee would like to thank all members that were present at the meeting 21 January 2023.  The response from members was truly overwhelming and has given the committee a boost leading up to the scheduled VCAT Hearing over 4 – 6 April.

Members Survey:  A big thank you again to all members who took the time to complete the recent Members Survey.  Data derived will assist committee going forward.  Special thank you to Kris Kelly for her valuable effort in coordinating the survey.

Welcome to All New Members:  A very special welcome to all new members who have joined our club over the past couple of months.  You are all very welcome and we hope you will remain with us for some years to come.  

Men’s Pennant Season:  Pennant season is presently underway with the first two matches played.  Well done to all members participating and good luck in the remaining matches.

Greens Coring:  The next scheduled coring of the greens will occur on Wednesday 8 March.  There is normally two shifts of volunteers who support the task.  A list will be placed on the inside noticeboard this week for volunteers to place their names.

Recent First Aid Refresher – Ambulance Victoria:  Well done to all the members who attended the brief refresher on 1 February.  It was certainly enlightening including the changed initial responder requirements of “Call, Push and Shock”.

Care of the Locker Room:  Another request to members who use the locker room.  If those members could assist in keeping the area clean that would be appreciated.  Additionally, if you have equipment stored on site that is no longer used i.e., old buggies, if they could be removed from the area either to home or the nearby dump master that would be appreciated.  Big thank you to Gonzo (Steve Wilkins) for his efforts in cleaning this area along with the patio and seating areas.  He would still like a break from these duties that he has performed over many years: if there is a member or members that would be willing to assist in these tasks – please speak to Gonzo, Danny or myself for details.

Saturday Stroke Sausage Sizzle:  Thanks to our Ladies President Vicki Rynaard who has provided a tasty sausage sizzle over recent months.  This is certainly appreciated by the hungry members who battle their way through 18 holes of stroke.

Good Friday Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal – Ambrose Golf:  The club will once again stage the customary Good Friday Ambrose Golf Event on Friday 7 April. Teams of four, BYO lunch, entry cost: $10.00 per head. 8.30am for a 9.00 am shotgun start.  Great prizes for the winners, plus the normal raffle on the day to raise funds for the children.  Last year the tremendous total of over $5,000 was raised. Please watch out for further information and for the event to be opened in OneGolf.  Start getting your teams together now.

Care of the Course:  A brief note to encourage all members to repair damage across the course.  This includes divots on tees and through fairways and rough areas of the course.  Please carry and use a sand bucket.  When on the greens please repair pitch marks from balls and any other damage – damage done by you as well as pre-existing.  In bunkers please repair damage that you may have done – all your foot marks and divots – and also pre-existing damage from other golfers and animals within reach.

Pace of Play:  When on the course during competitions all members are encouraged to keep moving ahead – importantly – “keeping up with the group ahead not just staying ahead of the group behind“.  This will ensure that the whole field can progress in a timely manner.  During competitions players should move, whenever safe to do so, directly to their own ball and be ready to play. Not progress through the course as a group: while this may be very social it can also seriously retard play.  Please remember that the committee encourages ‘Ready Golf’ where appropriate.  Reminder that score cards and scoring on the mobile should be completed after tees shots on the next hole have taken place.

A message from the Match Sub-Committee:  The 2023 members’ syllabus is out and about for members who wish to obtain a copy.  Whilst every effort is made to accurately produce the annual fixture errors may occur or competitions may be altered as the year progresses.  It is important to cross check all fixtures with the OneGolf system as they become “live” 15 days prior to play.

Regards,

Steve Wright
President CGC