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NELSON GOLF CLUB NEWSLETTER - 30 APRIL 2010NELSON GOLF CLUB - NEWSLETTER 30 APRIL 2010
RESULTS OF TAYLORMADE / NELSON CONTRACTING BEAT THE PROS ROUND #1 - SATURDAY 24 APRIL:
A large field of 52 pairs lined up to match themselves against the Pro-Shop pairing of Ken Allan and Bryan Donnelly. The Pros posted a very honest score of 36 stableford points so had to pay out to the 46 pairs that finished with higher scores!!
The perfectly calm conditions all day meant some very impressive scores were recorded including the winning score of 52 points recorded by Harry Ferguson and Joel Harden. Joel scored a personal best of 88 off a 30 handicap to score 48 points by himself!! The second place team of Brian & Matthew Oldridge scored 50 points with Matthew shooting under par for the first time in his life! Michael Houghton and Steve Yates claimed third place with their score of 49 points.
RESULTS OF WOMEN'S 9 HOLE OPEN TOURNAMENT - FRIDAY 30 APRIL:
37 players braved a bit of wet weather and managed to get their 9 holes completed. Results of the tournament which was held in two handicap divisions were as follows:-
Division 1 (Handicap 0 - 15.6)
1st Jean Ho (Nelson) 18 pts
Division 2 (Handicap 15.7 up)
1st Agnes Seifried (Greenacres) 22 pts
BRIDGESTONE GOLF BALL FITTING CHALLENGE - SATURDAY 1 MAY:
Choosing the right golf ball for your game can make a dramatic difference in your performance on the golf course. Bridgestone Golf invite you to take the "Bridgestone Golf Challenge" and discover the best ball that fits you.
A Bridgestone Challenge technician uses the Science Eye launch monitor to analyse launch data and recommend a proper fitting ball. Optimising the 3 key factors of launch conditions (back spin, ball speed & launch angle) will maximise your distance!
Make a booking time between 9.00am and 3.00pm on Saturday 1 May at the Pro-Shop now!!
NEW MEMBERS DAY - SUNDAY 2 MAY :
An afternoon will be held for members who have joined the Club over the last 4 months on Sunday 2 May at 1.30pm.
The purpose of the afternoon is for new members to meet officials of the Club, ask questions, meet other new members, find out how sections of the Club operate, become more familiar with club facilities, play a few holes of golf and have a complimentary drink afterward. Email invitations will be sent to all new members but any members that feel they would gain from attending the function are warmly invited to participate.
SUNDAY BEGINNER SESSIONS RECOMMENCE - SUNDAY 2 MAY:
The beginner coaching sessions will recommence after the holiday break on Sunday 2 May. Sessions are from 9.30am to 10.30am and cost $2 per child.
Unfortunately our Junior Convenor of the past 20 months, Eddie Paurini, has had to resign from this important Club position due to work and family commitments. Any member interested in taking over this role of working with beginners and our Club's Junior members, please contact the office for a job description. We would be extremely pleased to hear from anyone!!
DELAY IN IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FROST POLICY:
The Club's frost policy was scheduled to be introduced from Monday 10 May. However, due to the mild autumn experienced this year, it has been decided to delay the introduction of the frost policy by one week at this stage. It is now scheduled to commence from MONDAY 17 MAY.
STATUS OF MOUNDS ALONGSIDE #2 FAIRWAY:
The temporary irrigation on the mounds along the left side of #2 hole was removed this week and the grass mown. The whole area had been sown with fescue seed on Friday last week.. The mounds were then inspected and it was decided that the mounds will remain as GUR until after the Men's Club Championships finish on 23 May. This will give the fescue 3 weeks to germinate and establish before we bring the mounds into play. The recent rains have been very useful in this regard.
MEMBERS INFORMATION MEETING ON THE COURSE REDEVELOPMENT - SATURDAY 15 MAY:
The Course Plan Implementation Committee are going to hold another INFORMATION MEETING FOR MEMBERS AT 5.15pm ON SATURDAY 15 MAY. All members are invited to attend this meeting at which details of the approved redevelopment work for the next 8 months will be discussed as well as an outline the the work proposed for the year following.
The Club has been fortunate to secure a $10,000 grant from the Canterbury Community Trust to assist with course redevelopment costs and the Committee will report on how this will be spent most cost effectively.
NEXT ACHESON CUP CHALLENGE vs WAAHI TAAKARO - MONDAY 24 MAY:
Our Women's section is to mount it's seventh defense of the Acheson Cup against Waahi Taakaro on Monday 24 May at 10.00am.
Women members who are prepared to participate, please put your names up on the entry sheet posted in the Women's Change Room.
GOLFER PACIFIC BEST BALL CHALLENGE - SUNDAY 30 MAY:
The Captains Committee have decided to add a new event to our programme by holding a CLUB QUALIFYING EVENT OF THE GOLFER PACIFIC BEST BALL CHALLENGE ON SUNDAY 30 MAY. This is a Best Ball Stableford competition for pairs. The entry fee is $30 per player of which $10 goes to the Club. All players receive 3 Taylor Made "burner" golf balls and a free entry into a $325,000 major prize draw. There will be a shotgun start at 12 noon.
For every 45 pairs entered, one pair qualifies for a regional final. A National Final will be held 24-30 October at the Radisson Resort on the Gold Coast.
CLUB JERSEYS HAVE ARRIVED:
The Club jerseys and vests have now arrived and members who have ordered pre-sales should call at the office to pay and collect the jerseys they ordered.
REMINDER ABOUT FIREWOOD GATHERING:
Members who have the required chainsaw & safety equipment are reminded that they can gather firewood for FREE from the slash pile beside #2 green. This slash pile is out of the area of play so we are now allowing members to source this firewood on any day of the week as long as they have signed a form regarding conditions of access which are available at the office.
SUJON BLACKCURRANT POWDER NOW AVAILABLE FROM PRO-SHOP:
Attached please find a flyer about the health benefits of Sujon Blackcurrant Powder which is now available from the Pro-Shop.
I have it from good authority that it is good stuff!!
Happy Golfing
Peter Hay
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