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A message from the Chairman
HCGC NEWSLETTER HELENSVALE COMMUNITY GOLF CLUB MMUNI- ` August, 2016
16 Wandilla Dr,
Helensvale 4212
Ph: 07 5573 1329
Fax:07 5573 3905
www.helensvalecommu
nitygolfclub.com.au
From The Chairman
Welcome to amazing August. I trust you are all golfing
well.
You will have noticed our green staff have started to
filter the sand out in the bunkers, so over the next few
weeks, we will be back up to standard with our bunkers.
We have a new golf system coming called Power Plus.
This will allow players to book their rounds, register for
the competition and enter their score cards in to the
system, all of this, plus it shows a leader board on the
screen. This will be introduced in the next 5 weeks, so
stay tuned.
Keep happy and swinging!
Until next month,
- John Atkinson, Chairman
In This Issue
Mangers Report
Cart’s Café
Proshop Sale & News
Greens Keeper Report
Lunch Specials
Men’s Vets’
Ladies Vets’
Ladies Report
Fathers Day Special
Roving Eye
Jakes Corner
Well it's been a great month for golfing.
The weather, although a little nippy in the mornings, has been absolutely amazing, It's hard to believe we are in winter, absolutely nothing like back home.
We were very happy to host the wedding between Julz and Darren Morgan on the 22nd of July with the ceremony taken place on the grassy area in front of the clubhouse, it really did look amazing.
The weather was perfect and with over 80 guests, the atmosphere was jumping. Chef Ray did a fantastic job with the many platters he produced, there was plenty of food and something to suit every taste.
On behalf of everyone here at Helensvale Community Golf Club, we wish Julz and Darren all the very best for their marriage.
If you or someone you know are looking for somewhere to have your next function, come have a chat with chef Ray and let him tailor a menu to suit your taste and budget.
I'm pleased to announce that we are expecting our first delivery of sand this month and will be addressing the worst affected bunkers in the coming weeks.
Speaking of sand, can I please remind all members that they must carry a sand bucket with them at all times. If we all get into the habit of repairing our own divots and one or two extra, then we'll all have a better course to enjoy.
Well that's it from me this month, again, if anyone has any concerns or suggestions, I’m always up for a chat.
Happy Golfing!
Michael Roberts Operations Manager
What’s Been Happening
Presentation—Winners
Well its been a good week with a wedding last weekend, it seemed that everyone enjoyed it and
thank you to all the guests.
Please if anyone is interested in a Christmas Party please book NOW, as December is quickly booking
out. A BIG Thank you to the Gold Coast Mixed Vet’s for there huge support, Welcome!
Recipe for the month. Perfect for Winter.
Iranian Chicken
1.5kg Free range chicken thighs 4 cups silver beet leaves, chopped Salt flakes and freshly milled black pepper 500g walnuts 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1L chicken stock 2 brown onions 1L water 6 cloves garlic, finely sliced 300ml pomegranate molasses 1 1/2 Tbsp ground turmeric 1/3 cup caster sugar 2 tsp ground nutmeg couscous Finely sliced red onion and lemon wedge to serve Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper, then fry in a deep pan in half the olive oil over a high heat well browned. Set aside. Sauté the onions and garlic in the same pan until softened,, then add the spices and silver beet, cook briefly, then set aside. Grind the walnut to a fine crumb in a food processer, then cook in the pot over a low heat, stirring constantly until very aromatic, about 8 mins. Pour in the stock and water, then simmer for 45mins, until thickened. Add the pomegranate molasses and sugar, then simmer for another 15 mins until thickened. Return the chicken pieces and onion mixture to the pot with the lid on. Cook over a very low heat for 45mins, until the chicken is tender. Serve with couscous, slices red onion and lemon wedges.
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On Saturday 17th September in conjunction with the Saturday
competition 4Ball Ambrose we will be staging the Holden Scramble.
This is a great event with terrific prizes and the opportunity to go to both
Regional and National finals. Get your name down at your preferred hit
of time to avoid disappointment.
Sunday October 9th we are holding our Jigsaw Challenge also a 4Ball
Ambrose 7am Shotgun start $50 per player. This includes Golf, Lunch,
Shared Cart, Great trophies to play for. This is a limited field of 72
players (18 teams) so get your team in early to avoid missing out.
1st week of December (day to be finalised) we are staging our 16th Gold
Coast Senior Open the field is filling up very quickly. So in you want the
opportunity of playing with some of Australia and New Zealands leading
Senior PGA Champions book NOW!
You can book any of these events, just by
seeing Brandon at the Pro Shop.
Due to the increased player numbers our tees have received a lot of
additional wear and tear, we have had to over sow the men's 3rd, 5th and
7th tees to try and give players some grass to play off over the winter
months.
The groundsman are aware of the bunker situation which we have
started to address as we have received the green light.
The front bunkers at the 4th green, the rear of the 9th green and the 3rd
green have all been filled in and will be turfed next month.
In addition to this some bunkers sand will be
purchased and used to re-sand selected bunkers
starting with the left hand side 5th and the front of
the 18th.
Thank you for your understanding at this time.
Alan Mulchahy
Greens keeper
We have had a massive increase with our Men’s Vets’ players over
the past few months. Average player strength on Monday’s is in
excess of 60 on a consistent basis.
We certainly appreciate the influx of Country Club members in
which our financial position has strengthened. This has enabled us
to have a Buffet lunch on the 8th August after the presentation.
A big Thank You to Peter, for the short time it takes him to finalise
the cards and leader board, enabling us to have the presentation
finalised prior to 1:00pm.
Until nest month, Happy Hitting.
Regards
Tom Men’s Vets’
Hello and welcome from the Ladies Vets of Helensvale Community Golf Club.
The Ladies Vets play every Tuesday morning.
We work on a separate program with our games, these games include single, partner and team events. We play several special events including Championships, President’s, Captain’s and Committee Trophies, all events include extra novelty games such as best score on a nominated nice, secret holes, accurate and long drives, tag the flag and many more, attracting special trophies of their own.
To play in the Vets’ events players must be 50 years of age or older and be a financial member of Helensvale Community Golf Club, visitors regardless of age are welcome at the discretion of the Captain to play in the selected events.
Amongst our players there is a noticeable group of 80 years and over and one delightful lady playing regularly at over 90. We recognise these players with Senior Vets’ it 65 years or over, Silver Vets’ 65 years to 74 years and Gold 75 years and over.
We have regular fun dress up days followed by presentations. Our emphasis is on the social side of golf using our golfing days to catch up with friends whether it be over good or bad golf, a coffee or a glass of wine with lunch.
Meet our committee:
Sarah Dumbrell (President) Fay Campbell (Captain) Bevery Stokes (Secretary)
Linda Liebold (Treasurer) Sheila Goddard Janette Humrich
Colleen Fitzgerald Christa Green
What are you waiting for? Come and join in with the Vets’, it’s a great way to spend Tuesday’s
Fay Campbell
Captain
A very successful July for ladies at our Golf Club. There were two major events for the Thursday girls, the Helensvale Cup has again been competed for, for the 31st year, the winner for 2016 was Teena Poelstra and the Gross Winner was Kath Thurgood. The 4BBB Aggregate Stableford, that is run in conjunction with the Cup Event, was won by Wendy Jens and Teena Poelstra. The Day was Sponsored by Jatcom Group Holdings again, and the trophies were magnificent. Thank you very much. The Saturday Business Ladies held their Saturday Challenge, which is the best 3 rounds from 4 rounds of stroke play, the overall Nett Winner was Marie Humphries with a score of 215 and the Runner up Nerindah McAndrew on 226, Division 1 Gross Winner was Joanna Hope with 283, from Lisa Sawford Runner up with 289. In Division 2 the winner was Neridah McAndrew with 310 and the Runner Up Judy Karm on 328. All the girls enjoyed the format and change from a daily event, the next major for the Saturday girls is the Business Ladies Foursomes which will be played over 2 rounds on the 17th and 24th September, 2017. There will be a draw for partners. The District Pennant is in full swing, in Division 5 the girls are equal leaders with two other Clubs and the Division 6 have had one win and a loss. We are all so pleased that we are able to field two teams. The next round is to be played at Parkwood. A very successful day was at our own Club on the 11th July. 108 ladies played, plus caddies and supporters which proved to be a great day. A special thank you to our 3 spotters, Pam Blenkins, Linda Liebold and Deidre Henderson, who helped to keep the large field moving, and Pam Blake who was a great help in the Clubhouse. The Captain V President Day was played in the middle of the month with a lot of fun and frivolity. This year the Captain’s team came out on top. The Ladies Club Championships commence on Tuesday, the 30th August. This event is played over 4 rounds with Divisions 1 & 2 playing Stroke, Division 3 playing Stableford. Good golfing. Jennifer Drewitt Ladies Captain
Pro golf
Putting Drill
One of the most easiest ways to pick up shots is by improving your putting. Here is a good drill to do either at home or the next time your on the practice putting green. Take 2 clubs out (besides your putter) and lay them parallel on the floor. Now take your putter and measure the distance between both clubs should be just your putter head apart. You should be able to just swing your putter between the 2 clubs. You can either put a ball down or not, that is up to you. This drill if you make sure your putting stroke glides back and forth without hitting the clubs on the ground. If you are hitting the clubs then that is telling you your stroke is not straight therefore it may lead to missed putts. Making sure your eyes are over the ball is another common mistake players oversee. This drill is simple and very effective. Take your normal putting stance and set up and address a ball. Take a 2nd ball out and place it between your eyes, then drop it. The ball your dropped should hit the ball you addressed. If the ball dropped and hit between your feet and ball, then you are not far enough over the ball. If the ball dropped passed the ball then you are too far over. Practicing these simple drills will sure improve your putting.
Golf Calendar
EVENTS CALENDER
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Men’s Vets’
2 Ball Am-brose
2 Ladies
Vet’s Canadian
Foursomes
3 Men’s
Comp Wed
Cup Stroke/
Putts
4 Ladies
Comp M/M
Stroke/Putts
5 Jokers
S/Sford Spin Club
6 Men’s
Comp M/Med Stroke/ Putts Ladies Stroke
7 Open &
Mixed Single Stableford
8 Men’s Vets’
Single Stableford
9 Ladies
Vets’ Single
Stableford
10 Men’s
Comp Single Stableford
11 Ladies
Comp 2 Person Ambrose
12 Jokers
S/Sford Spin Club
13 Men’s
Comp Single S/Ford (Rnd1 M/Play) Ladies 2 Per-son Ambrose
14 Open &
Mixed Irish 4 Ball (Inter Club Pennants)
15 Men’s
Vets’ Single Stableford
16 Lady
Vets’ 4BBB Stableford
17 Men’s
Comp Single Stableford
18 Ladies
Comp Single Stableford (Comm Cup)
19 Jokers
S/Sford Spin Club
20 Men’s
Comp Single S/Ford (Rnd2 M/Play) Ladies Stroke
21 Open &
Mixed Single Stableford
22 Men’s
Vets’ Single Stableford
23 Lady
Vets’ Foursomes C’Ships
24 Men’s
Comp Single Stableford
25 Ladies
Comp Wipeout
26 Jokers
S/Sford Spin Club
27 Men’s
Comp Single S/Ford (Final Rnd M/Play) Ladies Single Stableford
28 Open &
Mixed Single Stableford(Inter Club Pennants)
29 Men’s
Vets’ Single Stableford
30 Ladies
Comp Stroke Rnd 1 C’Ships
31Men’s
Comp Single Stableford
August, 2016
Watch this space!
Junior Golf is coming.
Joining specials
announced soon
Jake’s Corner
Members should be aware that the preferred lies are now only on the closely
mown portion of the fairway.
Work has already commenced on converting a number of our sand bunkers to
grass bunkers. Our signs are on those areas being worked on.
There was a large percentage of our members contested the Club Championships
in extremely good weather conditions.
The winners were:
Club Champion– Zane Stephan 300 gross
Senior Champion– Earl Frankson 310 gross
Junior Champion– Blake Davey 396 gross
The Grade winners were:
A Grade Nett– N Brockett 283
B Grade Gross- J Pari 346
B Grade Nett– R Ponder 279
C Grade Gross– G Tocco 380
C Grade Nett– B Davey 288
Congratulations to all the winners, members should be aware there is only one
major trophy per person.
Jake’s Corner
Due to interest amongst members it was decided to conduct the Match Play
Championships in three grades. The top eight gross players in each grade are now
on the notice board. The Match Play Championship commences on Saturday 13th
August.
The Monthly Medal winners for July were;
A Grade– Zane Stephan
B Grade– Ian Baker
C Grade– Trevor Rasmussen
Congratulations to all those winners.
Neil Blake has been appointed Captain of the Super Seniors Pennant Team and
has place the team members and team information on the notice board.
A reminder to all members that the Foursomes Championship is to be played on
Saturday 17th September 2016. This is to be played coincide with the Holden
Scramble. Tee times will be scheduled accordingly.
Good Golfing
Jake O’Donnell
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