President's Bulletin – 10^th March 2022

Men’s Comp

Last Saturday’s Competition was washed out. March monthly medal will be on March 19^th.

Three quarter finals of the Rigoni Shield were played on Sunday.

Spider Hancock/Dick Matthews defeated Fox O'Donohue/Tony Chapman on the 18th.

Doc Rossato/Craig McKerral defeated Bugsy Bynon/Brody Ricardi on the 18^th.

Jon Mercuri/Roscoe Tanner defeated Stooge Piazza/Trout Batt on the 18th

Semi Finals Doc/Craig v Spider/Dick.

Jon/Roscoe v Peter/Ichlis,

All quarter finals great games. Semi finals to be played 20th March.

Ladies Comp

Last Tuesday, a good field of ladies played Stableford and President v’s Captain Day. Winner of A grade was Kerry Newton on a countback from Robyn Ternes on 34 points.

B grade winner was Carolyn Prowse on 33 points from Jan Harper 32. President’s team was successful defeating the Captain’s team.

I congratulate the Ladies for having Ukraine as their colour theme for the day.

Club 50

Last Friday night, we had a good roll up of members, both Golf and Football Club members to have a drink and witness 5 draws of Club50. Also present were 12 players from Medway Golf Club who had played that afternoon.

Winner from the Golf Club were Kerry and Tony Chapman and Riley O’Shea and Brody Ricaldi

Next draw in late March.

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Alpine Classic

Thanks to Peter Ternes, the draws for the three days have been done. We have a field close to 150 players so it will be a great classic. If you wish to play on the three days, or just Bright or Myrtleford, there are positions in the draw to play. Please contact Peter Ternes for booking. We will need help on the Thursday.

Program

The program for the next two weeks.

Committee Meeting

Some highlights from this weeks meeting –

1. At long last, our ball markers will be ordered. Thanks to Andrew R. for his efforts.
2. Our new computer and software, 1^st April, John Costello has done a power of work in setting up, Thanks John.
3. Men’s tee sign approved, if you wish to be a sponsor of a sign, cost $175, contact me if interested. Working bee to paint posts.
4. Approval for yoga classes to be held at our Clubhouse.
5. Finance – Loss of $3000 last month. Payment of membership 90%, Great.
6. Approval to spend $5000 on removing of branches and trees.
7. Approval to purchase score cards with historical photo on front.
8. A committee to be formed for our centennial celebrations, WE NEED YOU ON IT, contact me if interested.
9. Bill Westacott – Winner of the Medal of Medals will receive the Bill and Jo Westacott trophy.
10. The Myrtleford Hotel has been given approval to have a $500 hole in one voucher on the first. As Greenfreight will not be renewing their tee sponsorship, the Hotel will be moved to the first.
11. 3 new fans for the outside verandah.
12. The club to have a Legends Club which will recognise members who have made a contribution to our Club. This is not to do away with Life Membership but will give recognition to members who have made a huge commitment to the Club over the years. The Legends Club board will only be on our website. New members to the Legends Club will be announced at our Centennial dinner.
13. New members – Jo and Meg Freudenstein Welcome to our Club.

Ovens and Murray Past Players

Yesterday, Myrtleford Golf Club hosted the Ovens and Murray Past Players. This event has been running for 18 years and all credit goes to John Welch who pulls it all together every year. He receives wonderful support from his wife Barb and Gill Piggott.

54 players played, including a great roll up from our club, and the winner was Craig Piazza with 37 points.

There was a team's event, winners were David Clark, Craig Piazza and Andrew Roseby, runners up were Bimbo Wales and Peter Stewart

Thanks to Barb and her team for catering and Gerard and Jonathan for the presentation of the course. Great Day.

Ambrose

The Myrtleford Rotary are having a 4 player Ambrose next Sunday 13^th March, please enter online or names on Notice Board. Numbers so far are very poor, hopefully they will pick up this week.

Course

Working bee last Sunday, was poorly attended, only Lesley and myself, final working bee before Alpine Classic on Sunday 20^th, I hope next one will be well attended.

Thanks to Fox for his efforts last Friday and Peter and Robyn last Monday in removing bark and sticks from under the gum trees. I believe Robyn loves driving the truck, great work. Fox was out on the course again on Tuesday, great effort Fox . Spider is moving around the course painting the tee box markers and don’t they look great – thanks Spider.

Congratualation

A little bit late, but on behalf of the Club, I extend my congratualations to Brody and Riley on becoming fathers. Also the Grandparents Marnie and Jim and the Great Grandparents Judy and Barry, Not sure how many Great Grandparents we have in the Club, but well done to you all.

Great also to see Faye around the clubhouse now that her caste has been removed. With one hand she has been busy embroidering towels to be used as prizes. Thanks Faye and hopefully you will be back in the swing very soon. With all the news with heart attacks, we send our best wishes to Greg Robbins on his scare and looking forward to seeing you Greg on the course soon.

Ladies Pennant

Last Monday, our ladies played in the first round of pennant. They played Mansfield at Thurgona and lost 3/2.

They look terrific in their shirts

Paver.

Thanks to Barb and John Welch, we have 15 square metres of pavers to laid, Do you know of anybody who could lay them?

Centennial Shirts

Have you ordered your shirt yet?? Order forms at the Clubhouse

They look terrific with the orginal logo on them.

Good hitting, George