Redcliffe Golf Club - Handsworth St, Clontarf Beach, QLD - Tel (070) 3284 5485

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Some wonderful results came out of last weekend’s NT Women’s and Girls’ Open. Ellen Davies-Graham finished 2nd in the championship while Kirsty Hodgkins finished 5th. Kirsty’s result placed her 3rd in the Girls’ Championship.
Congratulations girls on fantastic results.
It was good to see Taylor Macdonald back at the weekend. Following success in the Interstate teams event recently, Taylor has been selected in a Golf Australia team to contest 2 events in Malaysia. We wish him all the best for those events and will follow his progress closely.

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Introduce a new playing member to the Club and receive $100.00 on your E-Wallett Account to spend at the bar or in the pro shop.

What Courage!
In the first round of the Easter tournament John Campbell overcame extreme adversity to return a great net 67.
He was struck by a stray ball on the practice fairway prior to teeing off. On the 4th his carry bag was hit by another ball. While in the trees on the 10th, a snake fell onto his bag and tried to gain entry.
Feeling safe and within sight of home from the 17th, another snake reared up at the now fragile golfer. To return such a great score showed something special.
Well done John!!

These youngsters certainly live in a different golfing world to most of us.

After the final 2 rounds, Kirsty Hodgkins finished tied for 10 in a field of 60 with an average of 4.5 over par for the 4 rounds. What a great effort for this 15 year old! Even so, Kirsty finished 31 shots behind the winner who is ranked No.3 junior in the world.

We wish Kirsty all the best as she moves to the interstate junior matchplay series.

Doug Klein maintained his 6 over par score through the final 2 rounds to finish in 25th position in a field of over 130. What a super effort! Doug was only 22 shots behind the winner on -16!!

Well done to our 4 juniors and thanks to Brian Swan for taking the boys on this trip. What an experience!

MEMBERS ECLECTIC COMPETITION

Two separate competitions will commence this month, one for Wednesday competitions and one for Saturdays. Each competition will be conducted on selected events over the period from March through until October.
There will be a $2 registration fee for each event and there will be a net winner and runner up for each event. Any ties will be decided on a countback conducted after the final event and using the handicap applicable on that day.
The first eclectic round following registration will form the base round and after each subsequent round completed, adjustments will be made for improved scores on each hole. The final gross result will be subject to a reduction of half the player’s handicap on the final day of competition.
Members are asked to indicate their involvement on each competition to be considered by placing a large E at the top of each card to be considered.

Upcoming Eclectic Dates;
Wednesday
20/3/13
3/4/13
24/4/13
1/5/13
22/5/13
5/6/13
19/6/13

Saturday
30/3/13
6/4/13
13/4/13
27/4/13
11/5/13
25-26/5/13 C’ship only
8/6/13
29/6/13

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Unfortunately the Monthly Medal which was to be held today has been rained out. There will be a sweepstakes for those who completed their round. The Monthly Medal has been re-scheduled for Saturday 23rd March 2013.

First 5 rounds of the Handicap Matchplay has been extended by 1 week.

To view to matchplay draw please click here

To view the February Pelican Brief Newsletter please click here

Requiring Your Attention!
Immediately.
1. Men’s Handicap Matchplay:
Entries are now open for this event and close at 6p.m. on Friday 15th Feb. The field will be comprised of the first 64 players to register and pay the $10 entry fee.
The draw for the first round will be available by 7.30pm Feb. 15th. Conditions for the competition are available in the fixture book or at the office. (Please note the extension to the closing date for registrations.)

2. QSOOM.
Entries for the Redcliffe 2 day event close at the office on Friday 15th Feb. This is part of the statewide competition but is not just for elite golfers. Men and ladies, over 55 years of age, and off handicaps up to 36 and 45 respectively are invited to play. Entries for the upcoming Redland Bay and Brisbane events are now open on the Golf Queensland website.

Coming Up Shortly.
1. EG Oxenford Plate
Single Stroke event on Sunday 24th February

2. Sat and Wed Eclectics
These commence early in March and continue, in selected events, until October. Scores for a player’s first event are entered and then after each selected event the player adjusts any improved hole score.
At the end of the competition, the player’s total score is subjected to a reduction of half of his final handicap.

There will be a registration fee of $5, payable before the player plays his first eclectic event. More details will follow shortly.

3. Thursday Medley
In response to suggestions during the development of the Strategic Plan, an extra event will commence on Thursday, 28th February. It will be a medley competition run along similar lines to the current Sunday events. Tee times for this competition will be between 10am and noon and bookings will be open a fortnight prior to the event.

You asked for it, you have it, support it!

Registrations for the mens handicap matchplay competiton are open. PLease click here for more details

“The Treasurer has formed a small Sub-Committee to help progress a number of initiatives to enhance the Club’s financial position and is looking for an additional member or two to assist. The sub-Committee will most likely meet monthly and involve members in a couple of hours of additional volunteer time each month, depending on what the priorities are from time to time.

The types of skills and experience that would be most useful include contract and service provider negotiation, retail marketing, web development and good understanding of small business processes.
If you’ve got any of the relevant skills and would be happy to contribute a few hours a month to assist, please contact Stephen Spiller on 0412 656 250 or let the office know of your interest.”

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Course Report January 2013
To view the course report for January 2013 please click here.

Qld Senior Order of Merit

The Redcliffe Golf Club is hosting a two day event on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd February (36 hole event) in the 2013 Golf Queensland Senior Order of Merit Calendar. Entry fee for Redcliffe Members is $30.00 for the 2 day event.

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To view QSOOM 2013 Calendar click here

To view entry form and event conditions click here

Listed below are suggestions placed in the suggestion box and their reply:

Suggestion: Could we please level out those bunkers that slope downwards (the near side right hand bunker on the 5th) is an example. I realise that bunkers are hazards but a player should be given a chance to get out with a well played shot
Reply: A new Greens Director has been appointed at the AGM and will be working closely with the greens superintendent. The bunkers are on their agenda to be looked at over the next couple of months.

Suggestion: Blowing leaves off greens in 30-40 knots is a waste of time.
Reply: It is imperative that the leaves are blown off the greens prior to mowing.

Match Committee Update
Thanks for Your Courtesy.
Of the 444 withdrawals from fields during November, only 3 failed to advise the club. This is quite an improvement on previous months. Thanks a lot!
All the best to the finalists in the Junior Championship and Plate to be played on Sunday 9.12.12 at 9.00am. If the golf during the semis was an indication then the finals will be well worth going out to watch.
Big fields and a tough set up during the first two rounds of the Summer Cup have seen the rounds take well in excess of four and a half hours. Please be aware of your situation and if you have lost ground, make an effort to catch up. If you lose a ball and the group behind are ready – CALL THEM THROUGH! You will be applauded not criticised.
The Match Committee appreciates your assistance.

Course Run Sheet November/December 2012
26th November – Groom greens
4th December – Spike greens
4th December – Apply gypsum to greens
Spray FWYS Primo
5th December – Spray greens soils
7th December – Insecticide greens
10th December – Primo greens
17th December – Foliar greens
18th December – Acid on greens
20th December – Spray greens foliar
21st December – Spray primo greens
27th December – Spray soils greens
27th December – Spray primo greens

Pace of Play.A particular project during the year was endeavouring to improve the pace of play. This was necessary as a number of groups at the end of the field were taking over 5 hours to finish after being delayed for up to 45 minutes in hitting off.
One study recognised that the worst delays occurred at the second, third, fourth and eighteenth holes. Perhaps only a confirmation of what we all knew.
A concentrated effort from the Pro Shop, and our members, has seen the delay at the first tee greatly reduced. Shortly we are to trial a “call up” for the second shot on the fourth. It will be interesting to see if that improves things or creates other problems.
Committeemen have been doing some marshalling of a Saturday and this has a great effect on most groups. We can all drop some ground, the main thing is to then make a proper effort to make it up. It is hoped that in the next year we can get some extra help in marshalling so that all parts of the day are covered.
A Pace of Play schedule was prepared by a member of the GQ Tournament Support Group and indicated that a round at Redcliffe should be completed in 4 hours and 27 minutes. This is not the target but the maximum.
Thanks to all members who completed a record of their round, especially to Shane Kruger whose comments were so vivid that it was like having a virtual round. They were so life like that by the comment at the 17th I was reaching for my wallet. Thankfully the match finished square.
Thanks to all members who are making an effort to ensure that everyone gets around in reasonable time.
Trevor Pryor (Club Captain) & John Jayo (Vice Captain)

A Nice Warm Up

Following an invitation to participate in the Federal Amateur Open in Canberra Commencing Friday 9^th Nov., Taylor Macdonald had a warm up with Dylan Taylor on Monday (5^th). Dylan returned a respectable 71 off the back plates only to be defeated by 14strokes!!!  

Taylor carded a frightening 57!

His round was made up of:
2 eagles (4^th, 17^th {from 140m}),
10 birdies (1^st,5^th, 6^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 13^th, 16^th, 18^th), and
6 ordinary pars>
Out in 28, home in 29.

We wish Taylor all the best for the upcoming event.

 

The final of the City of Brisbane Masters was held at Wolston Park GC on Sunday 28/10/2012.

Redcliffe’s own Sean Curran was the overall winner with 94 points with Nudgee’s Steve Rowley not far behind on 85.5 points.

Col Moores was a clear winner winner in the Brisbane Veterans Championships with a score of 68, while Neil King shot a 70 to secure a Brisbane Seniors Championship.  John Jayo, also from Redcliffe, shot a 72 to be the runner up in the Brisbane Seniors Championship.

Congratulations to Sean on his success!

October Run Sheet

15 Spray soils insecticide
22 Spray Pervade greens
22/23/24 Spray fairways, tees – Primo
25 Spray foliar greens / rocastem 5 greens
29 Acid injection greens
29 Spray tees – herbicide
30 Spray surrounds / rough – herbicide

November Run Sheet

5 Spray soils/ insecticide
8 Spray foliar greens
12 Spray tees insecticide
19 Spray greens foliar / fert – putters

SHOULD I HIT A PROVISIONAL???

Another way to maintain the pace of play is to hit a provisional ball.
A provisional ball is one hit when the original ball MAY be lost outside a water hazard or be out of bounds. If you have hit left off the 4th tee, right off the 6th tee or right off the 18th tee, it might be best to hit “a provisional.” This will mean not having to return to the tee when the ball can’t be found.
The ball hit left from the 4th can only be in the water hazard if there is sufficient evidence that it has entered the hazard. Did someone see it go in? Was there a splash? If you don’t know where it went after hitting a tree, it cannot be assumed it went into the water.
You must advise your marker that you intend hitting a provisional ball before you hit by using the words “provisional ball” or that you intend invoking Rule 27-2a.
Comments such as;
“That might be lost, I’m going to re-load.”
“That might be out of here. I’d better hit another one.”,
“I’ll never find that one. I’ll play another.”,
do not satisfy the requirements of announcing a provisional ball. (Decision 27-2a/1)

By doing this you show consideration to other players.

Thank you
Trevor Pryor – Club Captain

WHATS ON AT REDCLIFFE GOLF CLUB
Monday 8th October 2012
Course closed greens maintenance & clubhouse closed general cleaning and maintenance
Tuesday 9th October 2012
Course closed greens maintenance, clubhouse open
Wednesday 10th October 2012
Mens competition – 5.30am – 1.00pm
Social Play after 1.00pm
Thursday 11th October 2012
Social Play
Mid Week Comp – Open Medley Single Stableford
Euchre in the Clubhouse from 11.30am
Friday 12th October 2012
Social Play
Mid Week Comp – Open Medley Single Stableford
Saturday 13th October 2012
Mens Competition 5.30am – 1.00pm
2 Ball Ambrose
Sub Juniors 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Social Play after 2.00pm
Sunday 14th October 2012
Social Clubs & Social Play 5.30am – 9.30am
Competition – 10.30am – 12.30pm Medley Single Stableford
Monday 15th October 2012
7.30am – 9.30am Vets
Social Play
Mid Week Comp – Open Medley Single Stableford
Tuesday 16th October 2012
Ladies comp – 4 Club 4bbb Stableford
Social Play
Mid Week Comp – Open Single Stableford
Wednesday 17th October 2012
Mens Comp 5.30am – 1.00pm – Open Single Stableford
Social Play from 1.00pm
Thursday 18th October 2012
Ladies Pennant/Caddie Day
Social Play
Mid Week Comp – Open Medley Single Stableford
Friday 19th October 2012
Mid Week Comp – Open Medley Single Stableford
Social Play
Saturday 20th October 2012
Mens Comp – Open Single Stableford 5.30am – 1.00pm
Sub Juniors 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Social Play 2.00pm onwards
Sunday 21st October 2012
Social Clubs from 5.30am – 9.00am
Social Play 9.00am – 9.30am
Competition Open Single Stableford 10.30am – 12.30pm
Social Play after 1.00pm
Monday 22nd October 2012
7.30am – 9.30am Vets
Social Play before 7.30am and after 9.30am
Mid Week Comp Open Medley Single Stableford before 7.30am and after 9.30am

Should I Hit a Provisional?
Another way to maintain the pace of play is to hit a provisional ball.
A provisional ball is one hit when the original ball MAY be lost outside a water hazard or be out of bounds. If you have hit left off the 4th tee, right off the 6th tee or right off the 18th tee, it might be best to hit “a provisional.” This will mean not having to return to the tee when the ball can’t be found.
The ball hit left from the 4th can only be in the water hazard if there is sufficient evidence that it has entered the hazard. Did someone see it go in? Was there a splash? If you don’t know where it went after hitting a tree, it cannot be assumed it went into the water.
You must advise your marker that you intend hitting a provisional ball before you hit by using the words “provisional ball” or that you intend invoking Rule 27-2a.
Comments such as;
“That might be lost, I’m going to re-load.”
“That might be out of here. I’d better hit another one.”,
“I’ll never find that one. I’ll play another.”,
do not satisfy the requirements of announcing a provisional ball. (Decision 27-2a/1)

By doing this you show consideration to other players.

Thank you
Trevor Pryor
Club Captain

THE FIRST TEE…………..

Two things that will help the field get away on time.

1. YOU can: – move to the tee as soon as the preceding group has cleared the area and ensure that the first player to hit off is ready when they are out of range.

2. THE STARTER will: – expect that all players have registered 12 minutes prior to the booked tee time. OTHERWISE YOU ARE LATE!

If the tee is vacant, a group could be called early and directed to proceed without the late player. If possible, a place will be found for the player later in the field. If you might be late, please contact the pro shop and if arrangements can be made, they will be.

Thanks for your help.

Please be advised that the Practise Fairway will not be available to Members on Saturdays commencing 4.8.12 from 12 noon to 1.00pm as the Golf Professional will be conducting sub junior clinics

The following is the Course Superintendent’s Run Sheet for August
2nd: Fertilise Tees
6th :Spike greens – apply calcium
7th: Fertilise grees – foliar
16th: Fertilise greens – soils
20th: Fertilise greens – foliar spray for crowsfoot

In an effort to minimise instances of slow play, the committee requests that you record the start and finish times for your round from this Saturday 28th July and Saturdays and Wednesdays through August and September

Congratulations to Taylor Macdonald
Taylor Macdonald has shown why he plays off a handicap of +6 by taking out the 2012 Wayne Grady Cup held at Virginia Golf Club on Sunday 1st July. MacDonald finished with scores of 66-69-135 to hold off the fast finishing Daniel McGraw by a single shot. It was the narrowest margin of victory since the event began in 2009.

The 20-year-old Macdonald is one of Queensland’s top amateurs and a worthy champion. As a junior, he notched up wins in the Gary Player Classic and the Greg Norman Junior Masters. He was a member of the Queensland men’s team in 2011 and 2012 and recently won the E.G. Oxenford Plate at Redcliffe with a sensational round of 65.

He had a strange start to the day however. Thinking the shotgun began at 7:30am, MacDonald casually turned up a half-hour beforehand. He was surprised to learn it was actually a 7am start and his group was waiting for him on the 1st tee. Without a warm up or a practice putt, he chalked up 6 birdies en route to a first round of 66 (5 under). It gave him a two shot lead over fellow Queensland team members Daniel McGraw and James Gibellini.

With the course still wet after heavy midweek rain, MacDonald’s length off the tee was a huge asset. He was continually bombing drives down the centre of the fairway and it left him with some short approaches to Virginia’s long par 4s. Three birdies in the afternoon saw him post a round of 69 – good enough for the victory.

Redcliffe defeats Brisbane in Senior Club Challenge to keep title hopes alive.

The win against Brisbane gives Redcliffe a chance of winning its group if it can win its final two matches which are both away. One of these away matches is against Sanctuary Cove next week which will be a difficult assignment.

Redcliffe’s main challengers are Brisbane and Sanctuary Cove and its final 3 rounds are away matches against Sanctuary Cove and Royal Queensland as well as a bye between the two matches

Brisbane’s final 3 rounds are against RQ and Nudgee at home and Sanctuary Cove away.

Sanctuary Cove’s final matches are Redcliffe and Brisbane at home and a bye.

Redcliffe’s next opponent is Sanctuary Cove at Sanctuary Cove on Tuesday 19^th June at 11.15 am.  This is a “must win” if Redcliffe is to be a chance of winning its group.

Previous Results

RQ drew with Sanctuary Cove
Nudgee defeated Redcliffe 4 to 2
Brisbane defeated Redcliffe 4½ to 1½
Sanctuary Cove defeated Nudgee 5 to 1
RQ drew with Brisbane
Redcliffe defeated Sanctuary Cove 4 to 2
Brisbane drew with Sanctuary Cove
RQ defeated Nudgee 4 to 2
Redcliffe defeated RQ 4 to 2
Nudgee lost to Brisbane 2½ to 3½
Sanctuary Cove def RQ  6 to 0
Redcliffe defeated Nudgee 4½ to 1½
Redcliffe defeated Brisbane 4 to 2
Nudgee drew with Sanctuary Cove

After 7 rounds of the competition the table for Group 2 looks like this:

Team	Played	Win (2 Points)	Draws (1 point)	Losses (0 points)	Byes (2 points)	For	Against	Points
Brisbane	5	2	2	1	2	16	14	10
Sanctuary Cove	6	2	3	1	1	22	14	9
Redcliffe	6	4	0	2	1	20	16	10
Royal Queensland	5	1	2	2	2	12	18	6
Nudgee	6	1	1	4	1	14	22	5

Byes have been awarded 2 points to allow for a fairer comparison of the teams positions.

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