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NELSON GOLF CLUB NEWSLETTER - 29 JULY 2010NELSON GOLF CLUB NEWSLETTER - 29 JULY 2010
RESULTS OF VETS 100 GROUP TOURNAMENT - MONDAY 19 JULY:
Ken Howden has provided the following report, somewhat belatedly, concerning the recent Vets Tournament:-
"On Monday the 19th the Vets 100 Group held a single stableford which with 41 players was very well attended for a mid-winter tournament . The weather was great and some very good scores were recorded, with the ladies to the fore. I would like to thank my Committee, the greens staff and our caterers for a job well done, to make it such a pleasant day.
The next fixture will be on the 16th August - this is not a sponsored event as printed in our programme, but will be a single stableford with hidden partners. Looking forward to seeing you all then."
RESULTS OF MEN'S COMPETITION - SATURDAY 24 JULY:
Most men were involved in matchplay for either the Captain's Trophy or the President's Plate. However, another 33 players entered the stableford competition of the day, the results of which were as follows:-
Darren Quirk 40 pts
The editor played with young DANIEL GRIMES who had just returned from an overseas holiday with his family and could not afford the $2 entry fee for the competition. On a 14 handicap he shot a personal best score of 79 for a net 65 and 42 points!! Well done Daniel - pity about the lost opportunity gain!! (PS. the editor, playing off the same handicap as Daniel, was eating his dust the whole way round and finished some 13 shots adrift.)
Twos were scored by Blair Cunningham, Harry Day, Dave Harley, Kerry Kinaston, Neville Manins, Euan Milne, Simon Parle, Don Pierson, Richard Puklowski, Andrew Simpson, Dave Ward and Paul Yates. TODD BUCHANAN scored twos on #3 and #15 and won the jackpot worth $138.
RESULTS OF SRIXON PAIRS TOURNAMENT - SUNDAY 25 JULY:
A good muster of 38 pairs (76 players) participated in the National Srixon Pairs Best Ball Stableford event on Sunday 25 July. Conditions were ideal and the following pairs won prizes:-
Aaron Lawrence & Chris Stringer (Motueka) 49 pts
Phillip Otton & Shirley Otton (Nelson) 46 pts
Andrew Marriott & Richard Harden (Nelson) 44 pts
Brice Booker (Waahi Taakaro) & Pradeep Kumar (Nelson) 43 pts
Derrick Gould & Kevin Sowman (Nelson) 43 pts
Mike McGee & Philip Hyatt (Tasman) 42 pts
Paul Salvador & Stuart McPherson (Greenacres) 42 pts
Brenda Goulter & Pam Chapman (Nelson) 42 pts
Dave Riordan & Eddie Paurini (Nelson) 42 pts
John Gifkins & Les Bak (Nelson) on c/b 41 pts
Allister Nalder & Brad MacGillivray (Nelson) on c/b 41 pts
Congratulations to the top four teams who qualified to compete in the Regional Finals to be held at Pegasus Golf Club on 13 November 2010.
Twos were scored by Philip Hyatt, Nick Loach, Geoff Moffett, Shirley Otton, Graham Shaw, Bryan Skeggs and Linsay Wills.
COMPETITIONS ON SATURDAY 31 JULY:
The Men are playing a single stableford off the BLUE tees for the McQUADE MUG. The match fees ($2 per player) have been allocated to the EAGLES SOCIETY and purchases all competitors a ticket in their annual national raffle. The raffle is for a variety of golfing equipment ranging from full sets of clubs downwards. A member of our club - Pradeep Kumar - won a new driver in last year's raffle so it proves that its possible to get a prize!
The Women are playing an LGU medal round & putting.
EARTHWORKS ON LEFT SIDE OF #1 HOLE:
The earthworks on the left side of #1 fairway in front of the #18 tee, are part of the approved course redevelopment whereby the existing large mound will be lowered in height and a number of smaller mounds will be created around it. A lot of fill will be brought in by contractors over the next 3 weeks to create the new mounds that will be sown in a browntop/fescue grass seed mix in Spring. The reduction of the large mound will enable players on the #1 and #18 tees to see oneanother which should improve safety.
LAST CHANCE FOR THE NEW MEMBERSHIP OFFER:
The "2 for the price of 1" new membership offer expires on Saturday 31 July. The next two days are the LAST CHANCE to take advantage of this is great offer. Over the last 3 months, whilst the Club has run this offer, 60 new members and 12 former members have joined the Club.
DISCOUNT ON WINTER SUNDAY GREEN FEES:
In an attempt to attract more green fee players onto the course on SUNDAYS OVER WINTER, the Club has discounted green fees on Sunday's from now until 3 OCTOBER as follows:-
18 holes Affiliate or Non-Affiliate players $20
9 holes Affiliate or Non-Affiliate players $15
If you have friends that are green fee players, please make them aware of this good offer.
BRETT ALLAN'S LAST DAY AT THE PRO-SHOP - SATURDAY 31 JULY:
Members should be aware that Saturday will be BRETT ALLAN'S last day of work at the Pro-Shop. He is leaving the employment of his father's Pro-Shop in order to take up a communications technician's cadetship with Neltech Communications which starts on Monday 2 August..
On behalf of all the playing sections of the Club, I would like to thank Brett for all the assistance he has provided to the various groups - be it assisting with starting, organising draws, setting up competitions on the computer etc, etc. In carrying out these duties Brett has always been approachable and obliging. We wish him all the very best in his new vocation and no doubt will see him down at course from time to time as he strives to win our Club Championship, having been runner up in the past two years.
NICOL FRASER'S LAST DAY AT THE 19TH - FRIDAY 6 AUGUST:
Many members will be sad to learn that NICOL aka "The Princess" will be leaving The 19th on Friday 6 August. She is shifting to Greymouth where she has a good job as a private nanny. Nicol has been a valued member of Jamie & Sophia's team and her ready smile and quick wit will be missed by all staff and many members. We all wish you well in your job on "The Coast".
TASMAN CUP TEAM SELECTIONS - SUNDAY 1 AUGUST:
The Tasman Cup Team for the first round of the interclub competition to be held at Nelson Golf Club on SUNDAY 1 AUGUST is as follows:-
Brett Allan
Reserve: Jared Armstrong.
Please report at 9.15am for a 10.00am start against the Country Team.
The Junior Teams selected for the first round of the Tasman Cup competition also to be held at Nelson Golf Club on SUNDAY 1 AUGUST are as follows:-
Matt Oldridge
Ben Norrish
Please report at 9.30am for a 10.00am start.
ASSISTANCE REQUIRED FOR NELSON BOYS' COLLEGE GOLF ASSESSMENT - MONDAY 9 AUGUST:
The Pro-Shop staff require assistance from some adult members on Monday 9 August to help with the assessment of 7th Form students from Nelson Boys' College who have completed the golf module of the Level 3 Physical Education unit. The assessment comprises playing 9 holes of golf starting at 12.30pm. Any members who can help out, please contact the Pro-Shop 548 5028.
EAGLES JUNIOR QUALIFYING 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.
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.
SUPPORT FOR CURE KIDS:
ANDREW SIMPSON, a member of the Club and Assistant Manager for Mico Nelson is seeking assistance from members in helping Mico raising funds for Cure Kids during August. Cure Kids is an organisation that provides many levels of support for children and their families whilst they are battling cancer.
Andrew advises that Mico have 2 main activities planned.
1: We have setup a small putting green in our trade store, customers can make a donation for the chance to sink a hole-in-one. If they do they will be given a prize. This could be anything from a t-shirt right through to a new toilet suite. Most of the prizes are being donated by our suppliers.
2: On the 30th August we are having a "Shave Day" 8am-11am in our front carpark on St Vincent Street.
Members are encouraged to get involved with these activities and perhaps make a donation. 100% of the money raised goes direct to Cure Kids and GST receipts will be issued on request.
PRO-SHOP SPECIALS ON ADIDAS OUTERWARE AND TAYLORMADE CLUBS:
Members are reminded that the limited specials on Adidas outerware and Taylormade clubs are still on offer.
NELSON AMBROSE CHAMPIONSHIP - SUNDAY 29 AUGUST:
The 19th Cafe and Ken Allan Pro Golf are again sponsoring the NELSON AMBROSE CHAMPIONSHIP to be held this year on SUNDAY 29 AUGUST. The event this year will also be supported by the Grand Mercure & Orangerie Resort.
Report at 11.30am for a 12 noon shotgun start.
The event is open to all golfers but each 4 person team must have 2 players on a 12 handicap or under and 2 players with handicaps greater than 12. Men's, Women's or Mixed teams are allowed. Entry fee is $25 per player.
Happy Golfing
Peter Hay
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