NELSON GOLF CLUB NEWSLETTER - 5th FEB 2010
NELSON GOLF CLUB NEWSLETTER - 5 FEBRUARY 2010
MEN'S MOULDER CUP LEADERS:
Don Pierson leads the Moulder Cup - best 3 of 4 Stableford competition. He has 113 points with rounds of 35, 42, and 36 which could be enough to win, but there is one round to go and some of the leaders after two rounds did not play last Saturday. Apart from Don, the best 3 completed rounds are from Nigel Wilson on 109, Simon Parle on 107, Phil Otton on 104, Ken Howden on 101 and Ash Bradley & Brent Williams on 100. Players still in contention with totals from two rounds are Hayden Manson on 79, Paul Yates on 75, Warren Tilley on 74, Dennis Fitzpatrick on 72, Alistair Papps & Neville Manins on 71 and David Smale on 70.
RESULTS FROM TASMAN STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS - SUNDAY 31 JANUARY:
A good field of 85 players (74 men and 11 women) participated in the inaugural Tasman Stroke Play Championships in sweltering conditions at the Nelson Golf Club on Sunday 31 January.
MEN'S OVERALL WINNER = Ryan Chisnall (Greenacres) 71, 69 = 140
MEN'S RUNNER UP GROSS = Brett Allan (Nelson) 70, 75 = 145
MEN'S A GRADE GROSS 1st = Sean Riordan (Takaka) 71, 76 = 147
2nd = Luke Jackson (Marlborough) 72, 76 = 148
3rd = Blair Riordan (Takaka) 73, 77 = 150
MEN'S A GRADE NETT 1st = Nick Riddell (Waahi Taakaro) 146
2nd = Josh Simpson (Nelson) 146
MEN'S B GRADE GROSS 1st = Jared Armstrong (Marlborough) 79, 78 = 157
2nd = Merlin Fredrick (Takaka) 83, 75 = 158
3rd = Andrew Schwass (Nelson) 78, 83 = 161
MEN'S B GRADE NETT 1st = Andrew Gourdie (Nelson) 147
2nd = Norm Rapson (Nelson) 148
MEN'S C GRADE GROSS 1st = John Chrysostom (Greenacres) 83, 82 = 165
2nd = Yuichi Ando (Blenheim) 80, 89 = 169
3rd = John Dow (Nelson) 88, 85 = 173
MEN'S C GRADE NETT 1st = Blair Cunningham (Nelson) 140
2nd = Elton Netto (Totaradale) 144
WOMEN'S OVERALL WINNER = Lisa Wright (Nelson) 72, 78 = 150
WOMEN'S RUNNER UP GROSS = Michele Reardon (Nelson) 78, 86 = 164
WOMEN'S OVERALL NETT = Reagan McKenzie (Reefton) 150
RESULTS FROM OLD HICKORY - THURSDAY 4 FEBRUARY:
The following report was received from Ken Howden (Convenor, Nelson Old Hickory Team)
"On Thursday 4th at the Kina Cliffs course we enjoyed a good day, the course was in good condition and the weather was very hot so all you had to do was tee off then walk along the bottom of the hills as that is where most balls finished as it was so dry.
The results were favourable as we were tied for second with Totradale just behind Tasman.
Congratulations to Lawrie Currie who top scored with 44 points thereby securing his place in the team. Our esteemed gentleman and former Convenor, Hugh Gourdie, came in with 40 points, next was Jim Hall on 31, Nev Manins on 30, Stan Barnes on 29 and myself on 27. Fortunately we have some good replacements for the bottom two, so look for some new names next month. We wish Robin Knight a speedy recovery when he gets his new hip. Till next month good golfing. Ken."
BUNKER RAKING:
Members may have noticed our Course Superintendent operating a bright and shiney bunker rake in our bunkers over the last week or so. The reconditioned Toro bunker rake machine was purchased with a very generous donation received from Bryan Skeggs. The machine can groom 85% of our bunkers within one hour which saves 2 man hours versus manual raking. Our intention is to machine rake the bunkers 3 times a week which will improve the condition of the sand in the bunkers considerably. In fact, the depth of soft sand has already increased markedly and it is NOW VERY IMPORTANT FOR ALL PLAYERS TO RAKE BUNKERS AFTER USE as foot imprints are now a lot deeper in the softer sand.
FIREWOOD GATHERING - EVERY MONDAY UNTIL THE END OF MARCH:
Members are invited to gather firewood from the slash pile adjacent to the #2 green every Monday through until the end of March. The Grounds Staff will pull out logs and lay them out beside the slash pile for members to cut up from 9.00am on Mondays. Members MUST HAVE SIGNED A CONDITIONS OF ENTRY FORM AND HAVE ALL THE REQUIRED SAFETY GEAR. Please call at the office to sign the reqired form.
2010 PROGRAMME AND MEMBERSHIP CARDS:
This seasons programme is now available for members to pick up from outside the office. New membership cards are being issued to members as they pay and renew their membership.
A reminder that to qualify for the prompt payment discount, members need to pay their subscription in full BEFORE 28 FEBRUARY. For convenience of members, Allison will be available to receive subscriptions on SATURDAY 20th and SATURDAY 27th from 10.00am until 1.00pm.
JUNIOR COACHING PROGRAMMES RECOMMENCING:
Junior coaching will recommence on WEDNESDAY 10 FEBRUARY AT 4.00pm with the Club Professionals for juniors holding official handicaps.
Coaching for JUNIOR GIRLS will recommence on THURSDAY 11 FEBRUARY at 3.45pm with Norm Adams.
Coaching for JUNIOR BEGINNERS will recommence on SUNDAY 14 FEBRUARY at 9.30am with our Club Volunteer coaches. Cost for this session is $2 with clubs and range balls provided if required.
MESSAGE FROM CLUB CAPTAIN ON PACE OF PLAY:
The following message has been received from Bill Rooney (Club Captain) regarding recent complaints about the slow pace of play.
"Whilst the introduction of 8 minute tee off intervals have been a success in aiding pace of play, of late unfortunately there appears to be some instances of slow play.
Where it is a competition including players form other clubs, our members can advise acceptable pace of play on our course.
Here are some general pointers we should all be aware of :
Ensure that you are ready 10mins prior to your allotted start time (i.e. have scorecard, sanbucket, pitch repairer, tees, balls, pen etc)
All divots should be replaced or sand filled and pitch marks on greens repaired in normal pace of play. Do it while your partners are playing.
If you hit into the rough, get a line on it and all players should watch it. Play a provisional, it's a lot quicker than walking back (plus they always go straight for some reason).
Sort out the order of play smartly so you can all get ready for your next shot (select club and start pre shot routine) knowing when it's your shot.
When you arrive at the green leave your bag/trundler round the side toward the next tee.
When putting, finish putting out where possible to save time.
Mark the card at the next tee. If it's your honour hit your tee shot then mark the card.
Keep up with the group on front, not clear of the group behind. Walking briskly is good for you.
If your group is holding up the field, let the group behind through. In general the lowest handicapper in the group is expected to make the call/take responsiblity for the pace of the group.
On our course 4 balls are expected to complete their round within 4 hours."
DISTRICT MIXED VETS TOURNAMENT - NELSON GOLF CLUB MONDAY 8 FEBRUARY:
The first District Mixed Vets Tournament for 2010 is to be held at Nelson Golf Club on MONDAY 8 FEBRUARY.
Members and Visitors aged 55 years and over are welcome. Entry fee is $5 plus twos ($2 at the Pro-Shop optional).
Report at 9.30am for a Shotgun Start at 10.00am .
Annual subscriptions are now due and players are required to be financial members to enter. Renewal of the $10 subscription may be payable when entering. New members are very welcome.Any enquires please contact the Nelson Delegates to the Association:
Noel Newburn 547 7848
Jim Hall 546 8589
CARPET ONE OPENING DAY - SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY:
This year Opening Day is sponsored by CARPET ONE, a firm recently bought and operated by a member of our Club, KEIR WILKINSON and his wife Bonita. This will be a Best Ball Nett competition for the Dodson Opening Day Trophy and is open to Men's, Women's and Mixed pairs.
All Club Members are eligible to enter - $5.00 entry + twos. The entry fee will be put toward prizes.
There will be SHOTGUN STARTS at 8.00am and 12.45pm. There will be a prizegiving for both the morning and afternoon rounds.
Entries sheets are in the Pro-Shop so first in gets the best choice of tees.
WORKING BEE - MONDAY 15 FEBRUARY:
Graeme Wilson advises that there will be a WORKING BEE ON MONDAY 15 FEBRUARY to tidy up around the two wood chip piles and to hand weed the 18th fairway. Report at the Greenkeepers compound at 8.00am.
VISIT OF MARLBOROUGH CLUB MEMBERS - SATURDAY 20 FEBRUARY:
Nelson Golf Club is hosting Marlborough Golf Club on Saturday 20 February. There will be a morning tea for our visitors at 11.15am before a SHOTGUN START AT 12 NOON.
Members please get their score cards and pay the entry fee ($5 + twos) in the Pro-Shop before reporting upstairs in the Clubhouse lounge to be placed in the shuffle draw for the shotgun start. Club officials will pair Marlborough & Nelson men and women into playing pairings.
The competition is SINGLE STABLEFORD with cups presented to the Club with the highest average stableford score in three men's divisions and one women's division. Marlborough currently hold the 3 Men's Cups so we need a good turnout of members to win them back!!
MIZUNO DEMO DAY - SATURDAY 20 FEBRUARY:
Mizuno reps will be conducting a demo day at Nelson Golf Club on SATURDAY 20 FEBRUARY. Come along and try Mizuno's new performance fitting system and shaft optimizer tool.
KEN ALLAN'S QUEENSTOWN GOLF TOUR - THURSDAY 11 MARCH TO TUESDAY 16 MARCH:
Ken advises that there are now only two spaces left on his golf tour down to Queenstown in March. If you are thinking of going, you had better confirm with the Pro-Shop QUICK!
SLOAN TROPHY TRIAL - SUNDAY 21 FEBRUARY:
Keir Wilkinson advises that this years trial to assist in selecting the SLOAN TROPHY TEAM will be held on SUNDAY 21 FEBRUARY at 9.00am. A sheet has been put up in the Men's Change Room for members to express their interest in being selected for this Interclub Competition catering for players in the handicap index range of 6.5 to 21.4. The first round of the Sloan Trophy is to be held on Sunday 7 March at Murchison.
GIVEWAY TO GROUNDS STAFF:
A reminder to members that BY LAW #19 states clearly that "ALL PLAYERS MUST GIVE WAY TO THE GREEN KEEPING STAFF AT ALL TIMES". There have been recent incidents of members hitting over grounds staff who have been working on fairways and greens. This is an offence for which members can be suspended.
NEW COURSE RECORD - SEAN RIORDAN - SUNDAY 7 FEBRUARY:
Congratulations to Sean Riordan of the Takaka Club (although he is a Social Member of Nelson) on setting a new course record of 63 for playing the course off the Blue Tees.
Sean, playing off a handicap of +3, shot his 8 under par round for a nett 66 !!! On the front nine he shot 5 birdies and 4 pars for 31, while on the back nine he scored 3 more birdies and 6 pars for 32. Incredible!!!
TRUNDLER HANDLES IN TRUNDLER STORAGE SHED:
Could members using the trundler storage shed please ensure that their trundler handle is collapsed or folded away so that there is sufficient space for other users to negotiate a pathway to/from the door. If all users show some consideration for the needs of others, the use of this facility will improve.
Happy Golfing
Peter Hay
Manager
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