President's Bulletin – February 24th, 2023

Men’s Comp.

Last Saturday another good field of 24 players playing a Stableford event. We welcomed visitors from Albury, Corowa and Howlong, thanks to past local Matt Versteegen.

Winner of A grade was Jon Harrington with 40 points a great score, runner up Steve Langland from Albury.

Winner of B grade was Ian Campbell from Corowa, 41 points, runner up Spider Hancock with 40 points.

12 players played in the Wednesday comp and our Country Member John Chatfield hit a brilliant 39 points, runner up Peter Ternes with 37 points.

Ladies Clinic at Drummond

It is on again!

Drummond Albury are having another group clinic in our simulators on March 8^th with Paul Steiner in attendance (as Stevie is on holidays). They are holding 3 sessions 1pm, 3.30pm and 6pm at Big Swing Golf Albury. The sessions with Paul will run for approximately 45 mins, with a further 30mins to work on what you’ve learnt. Followed by the opportunity for a nearest to the pin competition, a beverage and some nibblies. There is a cost to this session of $20. If you have any ladies interested in the event they can either log onto the Golf Australia website, and search get into golf programs or simply email or call us at alburysales@drummondgolf.com (02)60414848

Chris Rigoni Shield

The first semi final was played last Saturday and Jade Galvan and Paul Cowman won on the 18^th hole from Peter Stewart and myself. It was a very tight match, all square at the turn, they got out to 3 up and we won 14^th, 15^th and 16^th, all square at the 17^th, all square at the 18^th and they won that hole.

The other semi-final will be between Fox and Tony and Karl and Geoff, which I believe will be played tomorrow.

Ovens and Murray Past Players

Always a great social day in our calendar, this year on Wednesday 8^th March, 9.00-10.00am shotgun start. Lunch provided.

It is good that we have the opportunity to play with past Ovens and Murray footballers from throughout the North East, some even ex. VFL players, please put your name on the list or tell John Welch. All members welcome to play.

Alpine Classic

The 20^th Alpine Classic to be held on the 20^th,21^st and 23^rd March.

We have passed 150 entries so far, if you wish to play, go to the Myrtleford Golf Club website and follow the Alpine Classic tab.

If you wish only to play at Myrtleford or Bright course, you can register now.

Programme

The programme for the next two weeks:

Ladies Comp

Last Tuesday, 22 ladies played in a Stableford event.

Winner of the 18 hole comp. was Kerry Newton with a brilliant 39 points, runner up Liz Orton with 37 points.

Winner of the 9 hole comp. was Kaye Holmes with a magnificent 22 points, runner up Marg Fitridge with 19 points – Well Done Ladies

Yesterday 21 Ladies played a par event. Winner of the 18 hole comp. and making it a double for the week was Captain Kerry, winning on a countback from Barb Welch on plus 3. Great form Kerry.

Winner of the 9 hole comp. with an excellent score of even with the card was our up and coming golfer Kerry Chapman. Runner up Penny Dawkins, -1

Course

Great working bee last Monday when first we picked up branches that had fallen over the weekend.

Our contractor did a fantastic job in pruning the large tree on the 10^th and with the help of many members and the team from the Beechworth Correctional centre, the tree was cleaned up by the end of the day.

The contractor also removed a fallen branch struck in the tree on the second and removed branches on the sixth fairway. In looking at the photo, maybe the branch on the left hand side of “Jim Dishers tree” could be removed to open up more.

The contractor will be back to remove more branches when the weather cools.

Make sure you make a point of looking up and around while on the course to note the improvements! Again, thank you to all our members who volunteered their time to assist.

A huge thanks to Pieter and Geoff Veldman, Peter Stewart, Jon Harrington, Jim Martin, John Costello and Spider Hancock for working Monday.

Jim and Spider came back on the Tuesday to finish cleaning up, fantastic effort.

Next big working bee is laying crushed rock on our paths.

Drainage

Our contractor has been laying new drainage pipes on the 4^th this week. This is a $20,000 project which is replacing plastic 5 inch pipe which was blocked up with dirt and roots. With the new pipe, drainage of the third, off the second and Recreation Reserve will be improved. When do we ever stop spending money on the course?

What you can find in the Cup!!

Thanks to Geoff Veldman, open the link in the attached link.

Rotary 2 Player Ambrose

This year’s annual event is on Sunday 12^th March. 9.30 shotgun start. Always a very popular day, excellent prizes, $50 a team, BBQ lunch, Enter on notice board or online.

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Good hitting,

George