President's Bulletin – September 2nd, 2022

Course

More rain last Monday, in fact Barwidgee Creek came very close to breaking out onto the 15^th.

As we are now into spring, Gerard has decided that if you want to play golf, our course is open – sort of!! Composite, preferred lies and definitely no carts.

Members are reminded to change their shoes when they go into the Clubhouse after golf. If you have a drink or eat a meal in the clubhouse - then please clean up after yourselves.

Men Comp

14 players played last Saturday, great field, beautiful day and Jim Martin won the Drummond Monthly Medal with a great 37 points. Karl O’Shaughnessy made it two in a row as runner up with a great 36 on a countback from David Clark.

Programme

The programme for the next two weeks:

Ladies/Men Comp.

20 players, tremendous field, played yesterday in overcast conditions. Surprisingly, the course had dried out from last week.

6 men played in Ray White Stableford and David Clark continues with his good form with 37 points, runner up Craig Shewell with 28 points.

Next week, the men will play their competition on the WEDNESDAY, 9.30 -10.00am. This will be on trial for the month of September. This Saturday, Monthly Medal, stableford.

In the ladies, Sarah Deas won the Drummond Monthly Medal with a great 35 points, runner up Carolyn Prowse with 32 points. Nine hole competition winner was Carol Ames with 13 points, runner up Marg Fitridge

NEDGA Women’s 36 Hole championship and Foursome Championship

It looks like the weather will be good next week at Mansfield - 3 days of golf

Foursome – Monday 5^th September

36 Hole Championship – Tuesday 6^th and Wednesday 7^th September.

Shotgun Draw both days

Entry Foursomes: $50 team includes soup during game and platters at presentations
36 Hole stroke - $65 per player

Lunch included both days.

Championship Dinner Tuesday Night $40/head – bookings with Kerry.
​Carts must be booked and paid for with golf entry

Club50

Next draw for our Club50 will be next Friday 9^th September at the Golf Club.

Keith Cundy – Report from Dave Clark

David Clark and John Welch yesterday visited long standing and popular member Keith at the Myrtleford Hospital. Keith is starting to feel his age at the moment and awaiting a bed at Myrtleford Lodge when it becomes available. Keith enjoyed the visit, particularly as he doesn’t get many visitors during the week, with family work commitments. Keith said that he does enjoy the visits and would certainly welcome more, so if anyone has a bit of time up their sleeve; don’t hesitate to visit “Nugget” at the hospital or later at the Lodge.

If visiting Keith at the hospital, you will need to take a RATs test in the morning, you will also need to bring with you, to the hospital, the small white cassette that shows the Neg result. The staff will show you where to dispose of same, also be mindful that he tires quickly, and a visit of 10 to 20 minutes is a good length. Keith’s memory is not what it once was, and he can take a minute or two to work out who you are, once he works that out, he’s away. He can only have two visitors at a time, and you will need to wear a mask, when visiting the Hospital.

Cheers Clarky

Thanks David and John for visiting Keith- all members wishing Keith all the best.

Roscoe Tanner

Popular member Paul Tanner was recognized this week in receiving the Ovens and Murray Volunteer of the week. For 29 years, he has worked at the Football Club, and we all know if there is a working bee at the golf course, Paul is the first one there. Well Done, Roscoe. Looking forward to seeing you out having a hit soon.

Funeral wake

Thanks to the ladies for catering for a funeral today, with our income taking a hit because of the wet weather, great to receive income from outside golf.

Good hitting,

George