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NELSON GOLF CLUB NEWSLETTER - 22 JULY 2010

MEN'S CAPTAINS REPORT:

Survey Response The Men's Committee is still taking responses to its survey of male members golf preferences but they have to be with the office by FRIDAY, 30 JUNE. Members who wish to respond can ask to have the survey emailed again or pick up a printed copy from the office.

Captain's Trophy The second round of Captain's Trophy matchplay and the first round of President's Plate matchplay (for round one trophy losers) will be held on Saturday, June 24. The following Saturday, June 31, a stableford round off the blue tees will be played for the McQuade Mug.

RESULTS OF JUNIOR HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT - FRIDAY 16 JULY:

Results of the Junior Tournament sponsored by Golfer Pacific Magazine and held on Friday 16 July were as follows:-

Gross: Nick Astwood (Nelson) 76

Stableford: Hamish Drummond (Greenacres) 41 pts
Sam Nichols (Nelson) 38 pts

9 Hole: Conner Winter (Nelson) 54 (a personal best - well done Conner!!)

WOMEN'S RESULTS - TUESDAY 20 JULY:
Results of the 4 Ball Best Ball competition held on Tuesday 20 July were as follows:-

18 Holers:
1st: Marilyn Young & Brenda Goulter Net 59

2nd: Dorren Marshall & Philippa Askew Net 65

9 Holers:
1st: Wendy Wadsworth & Helen Norrish Net 29

Twos: Kaye Duncan, Betty Newman (2), Marilyn Young

SRIXON NATIONAL STABLEFORD PAIRS TOURNAMENT - SUNDAY 25 JULY:

Advance notice is given of this very popular National Series Tournament will be held on SUNDAY 25 JULY. Assemble at 11.15am for a 12 noon shotgun start.
Men's, Women's or Mixed pairs stableford best ball competition. There is no limit to the playing handicap, but all entrants must have an official New Zealand handicap.
Entry fee $60 per pair ($30 per player) Entry includes extensive prize list and starter pack.
OFFICE & PRO-SHOP STAFF WILL RECORD YOUR ENTRY ON THE START SHEET.
One pair for every 10 pairs entered in the tournament will qualify for free entry to the Regional Final in November. There will be 5 Regional playoff tournaments for 2010 and the top two pairs from each Regional Final will qualify for free entry to the National Final to be played over 36 holes also in November.
All costs of entry to the Regional Final, to be held at Pegasus on 13 November, and the Regional Final after match function/meal/prize giving shall be borne by Cale Golf Ltd.
All costs associated with the National Final: Travel, accommodation, tournament entry and some meals shall be borne by Cale Golf .
The National champions shall be awarded the Srixon National Pairs Series Trophy and receive a golfing holiday at a golf resort.

AUCTION LIST FOR SRIXON PAIRS EVENT - SUNDAY 25 JULY:

Attached please find the AUCTION LIST for the auction that will be held prior to the prizegiving after the Srixon Pairs event on Sunday 25 July. Please study and form syndicates, if necessary, to bid for any items you may be interested in.

PAT HARBROW TROPHY MIXED PAIRS BEST BALL - SUNDAY 8 AUGUST:

The first of several Sunday mixed pairs events will be held on SUNDAY 8 AUGUST. The competition will be a mixed pairs best ball stableford for the Pat Harbrow Trophy. Choose your own partner. Assemble at 11.00am for a multi tee start at 11.30am.
Entry fee is $5 per person. Entries to the Office. If you do not have a partner but would like to play, please advise the Office.

EAGLES JUNIOR QUALIFYING GOLF TOURNAMENT - SUNDAY 8 AUGUST:
All Juniors under 17 years of age are invited to play in the annual EAGLES GOLF SOCIETY'S JUNIOR TOURNAMENT on SUNDAY 8 AUGUST at NELSON.
The entry fee is only $5. Prizes will be sponsored by the EAGLES. Beginner players are very welcome.
This event is not one to be missed because 3 competitors (2 Boys and 1 Girl) will be selected to travel to GISBORNE in September for the NATIONAL EAGLES JUNIOR event. - all expenses paid.
Players are expected from the West Coast and Marlborough, so get your name into the Pro-Shop.
Eagles Golf Society members will play with the Juniors. They did this last year and it was a great day.
Players assemble at 11.00am for a multi-tee start at 11.30am. Enquires to Bryan in the Pro-Shop.

PLANNED COURSE REDEVELOPMENT WORK TO THE END OF THE YEAR:
The Course Plan Implementation Committee has approved the following course redevelopment work through until the end of 2010. The Grounds Staff, with some assistance from contractors, will endeavour to complete the following tasks whilst continuing to maintain the course in good playing order.

* Construct 3 bunkers on the left side of #5 hole.
* Replenish & plant out the various gardens on the course at #6 tee, behind #5 green , by #13 tee and around the waste area on #4 with native grasses and coastal shrubs.
* Construct 2 bunkers on the left side of #9 green.
* Extend #5 green to the left.
* Construct a bunker in the front of the extended #5 green
* Mulch the slash pile adjacent to #2 green.
* Re-mulch the chip pile on the right side of #5 hole.
* Re-shape the large mound in front of the #18 tee and form new small mounds on left side of #1 hole.
* Infill the bunker on right side of #1 hole.
* Mounding extended toward #14 green and hollow constructed adjacent to left side of #14 green.

PRO-SHOP TRUNDLER SPECIAL:
The Pro-Shop advises that it is offering a special deal on all trundlers except micro carts. 20% OFF TRUNDLERS FOR THE REST OF JULY!!!!!! PRO-SHOP SPECIALS ON ADIDAS OUTERWARE AND TAYLORMADE CLUBS: Attached please find a flyer explaining some more specials at the Pro-Shop.

Happy Golfing

Peter Hay
Manager