THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE - June 2010
Members
Welcome to the June edition of Pin High. As stated in my last report I have received a brief explanation of member insurances from Bob Wannocott of Coast & Country Insurance.
TLGC Playing Members Insurance Benefit
All playing members of Tuggerah Lakes Golf Club are covered by the Golfers Personal Insurance Plan (subject to policy conditions) via Coast & Country Insurance Consultants Pty. Ltd. Of The Entrance. The policy has three main sections which are as follows:
Section 1: Sporting Equipment Cover
Summary of Cover: Loss of, or damage to Golf Clubs and Sporting Equipment anywhere in Australia.
Section 2: Legal Liability
Summary of Cover: Members legal liability whilst they are on golf grounds to pay compensation for causing bodily injury or death to someone other than themselves or loss or damage to property owned or controlled by someone other than themselves.
Section 3: Personal Accident
Summary of Cover: If as a result on golf grounds a member sustains an injury resulting directly in one of the listed specified events an amount as listed next to that specified event will be paid to the member, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy.
Note: Motorised golf carts can be added to section 1 above for a nominal additional premium.
The policy document must be referred to for the full details of the cover offered and any endorsements that may apply to the policy cover. A copy of the policy documents can be obtained at the clubs administration or from Coast & Country Insurance on proof of membership being provided.
For all your insurance needs, friendly advice and service, contact: Bob and Ken at Coast & Country Insurance Consultants Pty. Ltd., 1/217 The Entrance Road, The Entrance, NSW, 2261.
Tel: 02 4334 3622 Fax: 02 4334 2973 Email & Website.
Building Renovation Project
After some delay we have received our construction certificate and have begun the renovation project.
At this stage the project will be concentrated in relocating services and building the new kitchen, toilets, outdoor gaming room and administration. Currently the only internal area that has been hoarded off is the old outdoor gaming room. Due to the location of the site compound access to the Bottom Bar area has been restricted. A temporary delivery area will be constructed over the next few weeks and we will ensure that better pedestrian access is forthcoming.
Over the coming months there will be various areas of the club sectioned off for construction to take place. We will endeavor to keep you all informed through Pin High and at both Monday and Friday Night Member’s Draws.
Financials
April trade has been solid with the exception of gaming revenue which was down for the month. Discussions with other local clubs indicate that this is industry wide and not just an issue for us. We had an excellent month in terms of golf revenue. Social Golf Revenue, Member Golf Revenue and New Member receipts have performed beyond expectations this year. I must warn you all that, at the time of writing this newsletter, we have had over 150mm of rain in the last 10 days of May and therefore have had very little golf or social income, so May result will be affected.
Profit Table
| Month |
Actual |
Budget |
Last Year |
| January |
$26,949.10 |
$55,193.89 |
$67,533.94 |
| February |
$11,250.96 |
($7,503.12) |
$70.02 |
| March |
$6,336.17 |
$26,129.21 |
$38,050.94 |
| April |
$26,856.72 |
$23,004.88 |
$1,313.97 |
| YTD |
$229,092.07 |
$155,589.21 |
$180,479.05 |
Cashflow Table (EBITDA)
| Month |
Actual |
Budget |
Last Year |
| January |
$57,723.63 |
$86,910.56 |
$96,417.88 |
| February |
$42,122.89 |
$24,213.55 |
$29,133.74 |
| March |
$37,150.68 |
$57,845.88 |
$67,660.40 |
| April |
$57,734.29 |
$54,721.55 |
$31,180.81 |
| YTD |
$532,852.48 |
$467,235.91 |
$458,997.55 |
Note: EBITDA = Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortisation. EBITDA is a widely used financial calculation. EBITDA is used to measure
and compare the performance of a business without the impacts caused by financing decisions/structure, taxation issues and asset write off policies
all of which can impact accounting profit. EBITDA is an approximate representation of the company’s Cash Flow.
Ken Hey
President
CAPTAIN'S CORNER
Can you remember just 6 weeks ago when we were all struggling with our putting on the renovated greens, what a difference now, they are in magnificent condition. Suffice to say we are all probably going well past the hole as they are so nice and quick, Andrew has advised he is mowing them between 3 and 3.5mm plus rolling them.
Junior Classic
Our Junior Classic was held on Sunday 23rd May with some very inclement weather during the day but it didn’t worry the 91 junior boys and girls and 29 cadets from the 34 participating clubs, from St Georges Basin in the south to Scone in the north, enjoying themselves trudging around 18 holes on a very soggy course along with a good contingent of parents tagging along.
A couple of our junior boys did very well with Ben Woodham in the 14-15 boys being runner up in the nett with 70 off 14 handicap and Justin Angus being runner up in the 16-17 boys nett with 71 off 17 handicap. Congratulations to them both. The overall junior boy scratch winner, after a playoff against 3 other boys, was Brayden Peterson from Charlestown (who plays off scratch) with 75, the girl winner was Layne Flannery from Belmont with 92 (14 handicap).
Slow Play
We are having problems with slow play and again request all players to be mindful of keeping up with the group in front of them, do not worry about the group behind you. After teeing off each player should walk in the direction of their ball (if it is safe to do so) and not wander along talking to others in the group then diverge to where their ball is. Then when you have hit your ball onto the putting green position your buggy or cart so you can proceed directly to the next tee, don’t leave them at the front of the green which happens a lot. Hit off before marking your card, there are numerous little things that we can all do to speed up play and make it more enjoyable for everybody, remember PLAY READY GOLF.
Captain v President Day
Whilst there will be another Pin High out before our next major event just a reminder to members that our annual Captain V President day is on 3rd July with two shotgun starts at 7.30am and noon, keep this day in mind.
Rules Corner
WATER HAZARDS INCLUDING LATERAL WATER HAZARDS
Relief for ball in water hazard
It is a question of fact whether a ball that has not been found after having been stuck toward a water hazard is in the hazard. In order to apply this Rule, it must be know or virtually certain that the ball is in the hazard. In the absence of such knowledge or certainty, the player must proceed under Rule 27-1.
If a ball is in a water hazard or if it is know or virtually certain that a ball that has not been found is in a water hazard (whether the ball lies in water or not), the player may under penalty of one stroke:
1. Play a ball as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was last played (see Rule 20-5); or
2. Drop a ball behind the water hazard, keeping the point at which the original ball last crossed the margin of the water hazard directly between the hole and the spot on which the ball is dropped, with no limit to how far behind the water hazard the ball may be dropped; or
3. As additional options available only if the ball last crossed the margin of a lateral water hazard, drop a ball outside the water hazard within two club lengths of and not nearer the hole than (i) the point where the original ball last crossed the margin of the water hazard or (ii) a point on the opposite margin of the water hazard equidistant from the hole.
When proceeding under this Rule, the player may lift and clean his ball or substitute a ball.
(Prohibited actions when ball is in a hazard—see Rule 13-4) &
(Ball moving in water in a water hazard– see Rule 14-6)
Good golfing and remember fill your divots in on fairways and repair pitch marks on the putting green.
Col Hines
Col Hines
Captain
COURSE REPORT
The first 17 days of May produced dry weather conditions, followed by 147.5mm (5.9 inches) of rain the next week, in which 97mm fell over 2 days.
The wet conditions mean that the motorized golf carts can cause major damage to the course. To limit damage, it would be appreciated if you drive on your designated fairway only and avoid the rough. This will help due to the height of cut and density of the grass species.
The old 9th green area which is located at the southern side of the clubhouse will be shaped and a concrete rubble driveway installed for the delivery of beverages and building materials.
A concrete path will be installed over the next few weeks at the old 10th tee. This path will lead traffic from the entry driveway and will exit in front of the tee complex. At the completion of this work, the old 10th green surround will be re-shaped and turfed as well as a new path installed to transport traffic to the next tee.
The tree stumps on holes 3, 7, 8, 12 and 14 will be stump grinded over the next few weeks. Most of these areas will be replanted over the winter season.
The greens have recovered from their major renovation. The greens surface will be firm and smooth in dry conditions which will produce a good putting speed.
Andrew Banning
Course Superintendent
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Phil Cook - CCTS Telecommunications
CCTS has been providing telecommunications services to the Central Coast for over 20 years.
CCTS is a solution provider offering Telephone Systems, IT Solutions and Telecommunications cabling both internal and external.
CCTS has also recently become an Optus Dealer offering fixed lines, mobile and data products.
Reason for Sponsoring:
Phil has been a member of TLGC since 2006 and believes that local businesses should support their local clubs and sponsorship is a win-win for CCTS and TLGC.
Years as a Sponsor:
3 years, both as a club and corporate sponsor.
Handicap:
13.
Most Favourite club:
Sand Wedge.
Least Favourite club:
Driver.
Golfing Highlight:
Annual getaways with friends to different golfing locations and enjoying the different courses.
Favourite Hole:
The 3rd hole at TLGC.
In the Bag:
Ping G2 driver, Precept 3 metal, Snake Eyes rescue, Precept Tour Premium irons, Cleveland G12 52* and 60* and Odyssey Rossie Putter.
Best round:
79 at The Dunes, Mornington Peninsula, VIC.
LADIES REPORT
Ladies
Goodwill Plate
Local winner: Carol Rashleigh - nett 59!!!!!!!
L’Oreal Cup
Winner: Val Gibney – 42 pts
2nd: Marie Purkiss – 39 pts c/b
3rd: Lola Levy – 39 pts c/b
Foursomes Championships
Division 1: Gross 27 holes winners - J.Arkins/L.Anderson - 120
Nett 27 holes winners – P.Lynton/A.Diamond – nett 111 ¾
Nett 18 holes winners – A.Geer/E.Brown – nett 79 ½ c/b
Division 2: gross 27 hole winners – B.Holt/E.Chapman – 168 in a play off
Nett 27 hole winners – P.Wiseman/W.Scorgie – nett 115 ¾
Nett 18 hole winners - M.Bensley/T.McSweeney – nett 80
Pennants
Division 1: 1 win; 1 loss
Division 2: 2 wins
Division 3: 1 square; 2 losses
State Events
Country Championships winner: Kim Burke
State Championships Division 1: Kim Burke lost in semi-final
Division 2: 2nd – Rebecca Goldsmith
Margery McWilliam Bowl winner: Jenny Abrahams
A great effort by our TLGC ladies at this level .
CADETS
We are very proud of our cadets performance during the Junior Classic which is their first day of the Championships. Our boys featured in all places:
1st James Hancock 22pts
2nd Declan Drake 21pts cb
3rd Luke Riley 21pts cb
4th Luke Atherton 21pts
Luke Riley won both nearest the pins.
They all deserved a trophy for playing in the terrible weather.
Leaders after the first 9 holes of the Championship are:
Sub Juniors
Gross: Harry Egan 52g
R/up: Luke Riley 53cb
Nett: Declan Drake 32n
R/up: James Hancock 36 1/2
Cadets Stableford
1st Luke Atherton 21pts
2nd Kelly Densem 19pts
3rd Brad Smith 17pts
Final round will be played on Sunday 30th May with a presentation to follow.
Judy Swanson
GOLF SHOP NEWS
What’s New
TaylorMade women’s ball;
Callaway tour i(s) and tour i(z).
Check our new range of Sue Lawrence clothing.
Monthly Specials
Titliest DT Carry and DT Roll
$29 per dozen
Titleist NXT Extreme
$35 per dozen
09 NXT Tour
$45 per dozen
Maxfli XS
$25 per dozen
Bridgestone Golf Ball Clearance
Discontinued models 330, 330S and 330RX
RRP $89.00 reduced to $55.00 per dozen |
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E5 and E
RRP $69.00 reduced to $35.00 per dozen |
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Bridgestone J36 irons - 3 iron to Pitching Wedge clearance – discontinued model RRP $1199.00 reduced to $799.00 (1 set only)!
Tip from the Pro
During the winter months it is a good thing to be mindful of the compression of the ball you are using. As the temperature drops the compression of the ball rises as colder materials are less elastic. The early morning players will be affected more by this. To help counteract this experiment with a softer compression ball or use two balls keeping one in your pocket and swap them every two or three holes so the ball stays warm. When you do this use two different number balls so you can tell which one is which.
Also try not to leave your clubs in your car overnight as the grips harden in the cold and feel terrible the next morning. Make sure that you get to the course a little earlier to have a few swings to warm up and acclimatize to the temperature so that you don’t strain cold muscles on the first tee.
Joke of the Month -
The 20 Laws Of Golf
LAW 1: No matter how bad your last shot was, the worst is yet to come. This law does not expire on the 18th hole, since it has the supernatural tendency to extend over the course of a tournament, a summer and, eventually, a lifetime.
LAW 2: Your best round of golf will be followed almost immediately by your worst round ever. The probability of the latter increases with the number of people you tell about the former.
LAW 3: Brand new golf balls are water-magnetic. Though this cannot be proven in the lab, it is a known fact that the more expensive the golf ball, the greater its attraction to water.
LAW 4: Golf balls never bounce off of trees back into play. If one does, the tree is breaking a law of the universe and should be cut down.
LAW 5: No matter what causes a golfer to muff a shot, all his playing partners must solemnly chant "You looked up," or invoke the wrath of the universe.
LAW 6: The higher a golfer's handicap, the more qualified he deems himself as an instructor.
LAW 7: Every par-three hole in the world has a secret desire to humiliate golfers. The shorter the hole, the greater its desire.
LAW 8: Topping a 3-iron is the most painful torture known to man.
LAW 9: Palm trees eat golf balls.
LAW 10: Sand is alive. If it isn't, how do you explain the way it works against you?
Check out next months edition for the last 10 laws...
UPCOMING EVENTS
5th June
CCDGA Presentation night at Gosford Golf Club
7th June
Trainee Professionals Match 7:03 to 9:58
14th June
Monday of Queens Birthday Long Weekend
Individual Stableford 2BBB. Members/medley in conjunction.
21st June
Ladies Vets Competition7:44 to 10:19
25th June
Men’s Foursomes Club Championship Entries open. Entries are to be made at the golf shop. Cost is $20 per person at time of entry and is non refundable. Entries will close on the 30th July 2010.
Cadet Championship 2nd Round
Sunday 30rd May.
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