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NELSON GOLF CLUB NEWSLETTER - 19 FEB 2010

NELSON GOLF CLUB NEWSLETTER - 19 FEBRUARY 2010

OPENING DAY RESULTS - SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY:

Those few members that have not yet collected their prize, please call at the office and do so.

8.00am Shotgun Start :30 pairs

Due to rain the competition was reduced to a Best Ball Par for the first 9 holes played.

1st John Dow & Linda Dow +6
2nd = Adrian Terry & Lin Booth +5
2nd = Gavin Cook & Norm Rapson +5
2nd = Brent Williams & Mark Papps +5
5th = Graeme Wilson & Val Wilson +4
5th = Sam Best & Chris Pitcaithly +4
5th = John Marshall & Doreen Marshall +4
5th = David Farnsworth & Graeme Savidan +4

12.45pm Shotgun Start : 28 pairs

Best Ball Nett over 18 holes.

1st Brendon Jeffrey & Kevin Sowman 59
2nd = Tony Adams & Tom Pyatt 60
2nd = Andrew Simpson & Paul Ladbrook 60
4th Anthony Merritt & Grant Newport 61
5th = Craig Marshall & Sue Schofield 63
5th = Michele Reardon & Simon Parle 63
5th = Brian Oldridge & Mathew Oldridge 63
5th = Bryan Skeggs & Gary Davis 63

OVERALL WINNERS - B. Jeffrey & K. Sowman 59

RUNNERS UP - A. Terry & L. Booth 60, A. Simpson & P. Ladbrook 60
( NB. Tony Adams is not a member of the Club)

Straightest Drive Men: Warren Tilley
Straightest Drive Women: Rae McQuade
Nearest to Pin Men: Gordon Harvey
Nearest to Pin Women: Sally Moore

Twos:
Men: Steve Aitken, Sam Best (2), Harry Day, Craig Marshall (2), Grant Newport, Mark Papps, Josh Simpson, Adrian Terry.

Women : Julia Armstrong, Sally Moore

LADIES OPENING DAY RESULTS - TUESDAY 16 FEBRUARY:

The following report was received from Julia Armstrong our Women's Captain:-
What a pleasure to welcome back to Tuesday golf 80 members for our 14 hole Ambrose that combined both the 9 and 18 hole members.

Results:
1st: Judy Bailey, Pamela Smith, Marilyn Young and Barbara Thelin Nett 28
2nd: Kath Thomson, Sally Hetzell, Wanda Tait and Janet Leith Nett 31 c/b
3rd: Philippa Eberlein, Pat Ineson, Joy Rutledge and Carol Jackson Nett 31 c/b

Straightest drive :
Bronze: Michelle Skeggs
Silver:Lorraine Allen
Closest to the pin:
17th: Dianna Collins
6th: Leslie MacKiggan

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. Members paying direct by internet banking, please call at the office and pick up your membership cards.

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.

Members should note that their last years membership EXPIRED ON 31 JANUARY 2010 and that they should be making arrangements with the office staff before the end of this month if they wish to pay their subscription by installments.

JUNIOR COACHING PROGRAMMES RECOMMENCING:
Just a reminder that coaching for JUNIOR BEGINNERS recommenced 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.

PRO-SHOP SALE - SATURDAY 20 FEBRUARY:
The Pro-Shop advise that for TOMORROW ONLY they are offering 50% off last season's clothing, up to 50% off Pro-Play gloves and grips, as well as other in-store specials. Members are reminded that they get the usual 10% off any non-sale purchase over $50.

VISIT OF MARLBOROUGH CLUB MEMBERS - SATURDAY 20 FEBRUARY:
Nelson Golf Club is hosting Marlborough Golf Club this Saturday 20 February. There will be a morning tea for our visitors at 11.00am before a SHOTGUN START AT 12 NOON. Marlborough have advised that they have 50+ members coming over!!

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. We wish to start at 12 NOON SHARP, so please report upstairs at 11.30am.

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!! Members will recall of course the wonderful feat of THE 5 NELSON LADIES who won the Women's Cup last year at Fairhall - we have never been allowed to forget it!!!

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.

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.

ENCOUNTER SHIELD ENTRIES CLOSE - MONDAY 22 FEBRUARY:
Male members should note that entries for the ENCOUNTER SHIELD competition close on MONDAY 22 FEBRUARY. This popular nett aggregate medal competition, best two out of three rounds is to be played on the following dates:-

Saturday 27 February
Saturday 13 March
Saturday 27 March
Make sure your name is up on the sheet in the Mens Change Room.

WEEKEND WOMEN'S OPENING DAY - SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY:
Weekend Women's Opening Day is SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY with a reporting time of 8.00am.
New members (as well as old ones) are most welcome.
To find out more contact Erena Rowe 546 5533 or any member of the Weekend Women's Committee.

CLARIFICATION OF GROUND UNDER REPAIR STATUS:
With the competitive golf season starting, the Course Committee comprising the Club Captain, Club Professional and Course Superintendent have reviewed the Ground Under Repair (GUR) status across the course. The outcome of their deliberations are as follows:-

#2 Hole: The mounding down all the left hand side including the new exit from the green, and the new mounding to the right hand side of the green is GUR with a compulsory free drop at the point of nearest relief no closer to the hole.

#4 Hole: All recently stump ground areas and repaired logging damage areas on both sides of the fairway are considered GUR with an optional free drop at the nearest point of relief no closer to the hole.

#5 Hole: All recently stump ground areas and repaired logging damage areas on both sides of the fairway are considered GUR with an optional free drop at the nearest point of relief no closer to the hole.

The Rough Separating the #13 and #14 Fairways: All recently stump ground areas and repaired logging damage areas on both sides of the fairway are considered GUR with an optional free drop at the nearest point of relief no closer to the hole.

Recently Stump Ground Areas Outside of the Above Localities: All recently stump ground areas outside of the above localities composed of fine woodchips are considered GUR with an optional free drop at the nearest point of relief no closer to the hole.

The Two Mulched Slash Piles Between #13 & #5 and Between #5 & #16: Both are considered GUR with a compulsory free drop at the point of nearest relief no closer to the hole.

NB. If it is known or virtually certain that a ball that has not been found is in GUR, the player may substitute another ball without penalty and drop within one club length of the point of entry to the GUR at the point of nearest relief no closer to the hole.

The above rulings will come into effect from Saturday 20th February 2010.

BUNKERS MUST BE RAKED:
Some members are not raking bunkers after they have entered them to play a shot. Especially now that our bunkers are being machine raked three times a week, it is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL THAT EVERY PLAYER RAKES EVERY BUNKER THEY ENTER. The sand in the bunkers is being prepared to a greater depth and therefore players footprints are a lot deeper in the softer sand. There have been numerous complaints about balls landing in deep heel marks - so please be considerate to other players and RAKE THOSE BUNKERS!!!

RETURN RANGE BALLS TO THE PRO-SHOP:
Range balls are the property of the Driving Range and should be returned to the Pro-Shop if found anywhere on the course or around the Clubhouse. If you are caught outside of the Driving Range with a rangeball, it will be considered theft.

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.

TAMPERING IN CART STORAGE SHED:
Electric cart and motor bike owners using the storage shed are reminded not to touch or tamper with the electric plugs in the shed. There have been recent incidents where power to chargers has been switched off. Power should be left on to chargers and air compressor at all times.

Happy Golfing

Peter Hay
Manager