Asquith Golf Club
NEWSLETTER
October 2014
FROM THE CLUB PRESIDENT
As this is my first letter to you, our Members, I would like to offer my personal wishes and a very
big thank you to our past President Derek Scaife and Board members who work tirelessly for the
ongoing improvement of Asquith Golf Club, Members and Visitors.
At the Annual General Meeting held on 22nd September 2014, Club Captain David Beal was
elected as a Life Member of Asquith Golf Club, a fitting tribute for over 30 years of
dedication and loyalty. Congratulations David from the Board, Management, Members and
Staff, this created a unique situation as David’s dad, Arthur Beal was also a Life Member of the
Club.
Matthew Furze, our General Manager has settled in very quickly meeting and
greeting members who has bought enthusiastic energy into the role. You will
see Matthew inside and outside the Club, on the golf course, at presentations
and on Friday night learning the Asquith way of Friday night ballots.
To members of the 2014/2015 Board, congratulations on your election, we have exciting times
ahead and certain challenges that will stretch us at times. I am very confident that we have the
Personnel in place to grow and develop Asquith Golf Club.
Good golfing.
Sandra Death
President
Asquith Golf Club. Lord Street Mt Colah Ph 9477 1266
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.asquithgolfclub.com.au
FROM THE WOMEN’S BUNKER
Melbourne Cup Day is nearly upon us and we hope you have organised a team. Don’t forget
that there will be a prize for the best individual hat and also for the best team hats.
The Singles Championships have concluded and our congratulations go to the following
players:
Division I (0-21)
Winner
Runner Up
Darrie Nightingale
Maree Simmons
266
273
Division II (22 – 30)
Winner
Runner Up
Emmy Kim
Soon Park
306
307
Division III (31 – 45)
Winner
Runner Up
Jan Cooper
Gail Lawler
344
345
Most women will now be aware that the 110 club has been discontinued. You are now being
offered the choice of playing the red or the yellow course. If you wish to play the yellow
course, you must advise the Pro Shop as you pay your competition fees so that your card
reflects the correct handicap. You will play from the yellow plates, not the dollies of the day,
while those playing the red course will play from the red dollies. The scores from the yellow
course will be adjusted to reflect the difference in scratch rating between the two courses (red
and yellow), so that all players can be on an equal footing in the same competition. It is hoped
that this option will suit all players. It is also intended to begin handicapping the 9 hole
competition on Thursdays – the score from one day will be automatically captured and
combined with the next 9 hole competition played.
Presentation Night was a lovely evening for all those who attended, particularly the recipients
of the surprise trophies. For those who didn’t attend, join us next year for a relaxing evening
catching up with your golfing mates.
Our charities for 2015 are Hornsby Hospital and Studio Artes, chosen as a result of a ballot of
the ladies. We would also like to remind you that Hams Day is coming up on Thursday 20
November, so organise your teams and invite those visitors to join us.
FROM THE CLUB CAPTAIN
Club Championships 2014
The 2014 Club Championships commenced on August 30th in what was the worst weather
conditions in recent memory. Thanks to the drainage works undertaken, particularly on the 13th
and 15th, the course was playable however, preferred lies were necessary due to the muddy
conditions on the fairways.
Following the completion of three rounds, 3 shots separated the top 4 players in A Grade, the
top 2 players in A Reserve Grade were tied on 241 and the top players in B and C Grades held 2
and 6 shot leads respectively.
The final round was held in near perfect conditions with the course having dried out over the
preceding weeks of drying wind and sunshine with the stage was set for an exciting finish.
After nine holes the top three players in A Grade were all under par and the battle was on. Rod
Paillas held his nerve and maintained his lead over the closing holes to capture his maiden Club
Championship with a 3 shot victory over Kristian Hooker.
A Reserve Grade saw Ray Agostino shoot a career best 74 to defeat Shane Birt (R/U on a C/B)
and Matt Herbert by 6 shots. B Grade saw Mark Bolger hold out for a comfortable 7 shot win
over Darren Taylor and C Grade saw Richard King hold off a charge from David Knudsen for
a 2 shot victory.
Congratulations to all winners and runners up.
David Beal
Captain
MIXED PENNANT SEASON – 2015
Our Club is seeking nominations for the 2015 Mixed Pennant Season from our Club’s 6 and 7
Day membership, both Males & Females.
If you are interested in joining this representative team, then please enter your names on the
Nomination Sheets that will be found in both Locker rooms from early to mid-October 2014.
Consideration will be given to teaming up members that nominate individually to form one team.
The Matchplay competition consists of 6 matches (3 home and 3 away) and our opposition club’s
this year are Bankstown, Beverley Park & Bonnie Doon.
The competition games are on a Sunday and the game dates are as follows:11th & 18th January 2015
1st , 8th & 15th February 2015
1st March 2015
Please take the time to find a partner that you might like to play with in a very competitive game
& enjoy the team spirit that this wonderful game provides us.
The Team Manager for 2015 is Jim McKendrick.
PACE OF PLAY
Golf Australia and R&A - Pace of Play Surveys
The R&A is conducting a global survey of individual golfers. This is now live and can be
viewed on the following webpage – http://ow.ly/Cp0tA. Secondly, in the coming weeks Golf
Australia will build on the work of The R&A and open a survey of Australian club
administrations. These two pieces of research are being conducted with a view to determining:
the true extent of the issue, an understanding of all of the causes, the degree of importance
the industry attaches to trying to improve pace of play, and what the most effective strategies
will be.
The R&A’s survey of individual golfer views and attitudes on pace of play is open to all golfers
in every country. In Australia, Golf Australia will promote The R&A survey to the entire
GOLF Link database of golfers. This will be done via email which will be sent Friday
(10 October). In addition, we would be very grateful if you can help us to assist The R&A by
promoting this survey directly to your membership.
Many thanks for whatever assistance you can provide in promoting The R&A survey to your
club members (http://ow.ly/Cp0tA).
Asquith members are encouraged to assist in this research.
David Beal
Captain
FROM THE COURSE
BUNKER MAINTENANCE
Before leaving a bunker, a player should carefully fill up and smooth
over all holes and footprints, and then leave a rake with the handle
pointing toward the tee of the hole being played.
Bunker picture guide (right).
TIPS FOR CORRECT BUNKER MAINTENANCE
Always enter the bunker from the low side
Pull rake toward you as you exit the bunker
If require, rake other affected areas
Do not pile sand at the edge of the bunker
Push back excess sand
Do not rake the face of the bunker
Smooth out with the back of rake
Rake foot prints left behind as well as hitting area
UPCOMING EVENTS
MELBOURNE CUP INVITATIONAL DAY
Tuesday 4th November 2014
Shotgun start at 8am
PRO AM
Friday 7th November 2014
7:15am Shotgun and 12.30pm Shotgun
FRIDAY COMPETITION
Book in up to 12:30pm Open Single Stableford
Cost: $8 for members (trade day permitting)
GOLFERS
Please report to the Pro Shop before entering the course,
whether practicing or playing
If you hit a ball over the fence from the 9th tee, please
ensure that you ﬁll in the book at the tee. You will not
get into trouble, this is for insurance purposes only.
Please remember to repair all divot and pitch marks.
The temporary tee beside the 3rd green is not a prac ce
area, please do not tee oﬀ from there to the prac ce
green.
TRIVIA
Held on the first Friday of the month
The first question is at 8pm. Cost for Trivia: $5 per person