QUEANBEYAN GOLF CLUBNEWSLETTER | Issue24 1

Out of

the

Rough

August 2016

Well July turned out to be one of the wettest months we have had for some time. Playing fields were down as the smart ones stayed inside. Hopefully we have turned the corner on winter and the course gets to dry out a bit. The staff have been busy with the new 14th bunker in play as well as the updating of some sand boxes and additional seating on some tees.

Winter rules are now in place with place the ball one card length through the green. This will help protect the course through its most vulnerable period. Finally a big thank you to those loyal members who have renewed their membership for the forthcoming year. It is your support that will ultimately make the club viable for many years to come.

What’s in this Edition?

$12 Schnitzel on Wed Night

Course Closed 22-24 August

New Brighton in September

Medley Pro Comp Thursday 25 Aug

Presidents Message From Wal Harrison

Presidents Message From Wal Harrison

QUEANBEYAN GOLF CLUBNEWSLETTER | Issue24 2

TIP FROM THE TOUR

FROM THE PRO SHOP

‘ANgle of Attack. If you’re having trouble with catching the ball clean and struggling with ball striking, a common fault is coming to steep in the ball. This can be caused by a few faults, but the most common fault is weight transfer. Many amateurs don't use their weight correctly during the swing, generally getting too far ahead of the ball, causing you to chop down on the ball. FIX: Make sure you turn your weight over your right foot on the backswing, this will help get you behind the ball and allow you to drive through to the target without getting ahead of it.

Fitting Days September 1 Ping 10.30am-2pm September 17 Titliest 9am-1.30pm If your game needs a tune up see Matt

or Jake in the pro shop.

Matchplay Championship - Lachlan Tisma defeated Leigh Blyton in the final of Matchplay Championship and in the B Grade Paul Morshead defeated Simon Huszar. The C Grade final has been delayed with both finalists not being available.

Pennant 2017 – Thank you to the small number of members who forwarded suggestions and the Match Committee can now only presume that the majority of our members will be happy with any decision made for 2017.

Course closure Monday 22 to Wednesday 24 August – The course will be closed for annual maintenance and the Pro comp will move to Thursday August 25 and will be a medley event to allow those who missed golf on Tuesday and Wednesday to play.

Men’s 2017 Club Championships - The Match Committee has begun to plan for the clubs major event of the year and would like to have members give constructive ideas to make this event as successful as we would wish.

At present we have four rounds for the Club Championships and if timeslots are available daily event for those not able to play all four rounds.

To have more players involved in the championships we would like to introduce a 4th Grade for players on handicap 28 to 36 (yet to be confirmed) to be:

a) Playing Stroke over 4 rounds, or

b) Playing Stableford over 4 rounds.

Please send your considered ideas to captain@queanbeyangolf.com.au and your suggestions can cover other aspects of the event.

Dom DiCampli getting his ball out of the

hole after Albatrossing the 3rd

RULE UPDATE

Please make sure you read the local rule board. Rule 7 on the new card should include “if a ball strikes the Guy Wires it is to be a compulsory replay”.

The Captain’s Desk From Gail Goiser

QUEANBEYAN GOLF CLUBNEWSLETTER | Issue24 3

CART 20 CARD

LADIES HOLDEN SCRAMBLE

Cart 20 Card – A new prepaid cart pass is now available from the pro shop. The pass will provide for 20 9/18 hole rounds for the discounted price of $475. Carts are subject to availability.

Upcoming Events

SPONSORSHIP

Members with businesses that may be interested in Club Sponsorships should contact CEO David on 6297 1669 or ceo@queanbeyangolf.com.au. Packages can include Membership, Advertising on-course, in-club or in newsletters, tickets to special events, Corporate Golf Days and other benefits tailored to your needs. You can get the attention of members and visitors by promoting your business through the club’s channels.

.

BREAD’N’PUTTER BRASSERIE

LADIES HOLDEN SCRAMBLE

$12 SCHNITZEL WEDNESDAY FROM 5.30pm, plus a free schooner of beer or soft drink or glass of house wine. They have an “all you can eat” Pizza and Pasta Night on Thursdays from 5.30pm. Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for kids 12 years old and under. The menu can be viewed at http://www.queanbeyangolf.com.au/clubhouse/restaurant/

A busy month for the Ladies this month. Congratulations to the Monthly Medal Winners: Debbie Baker (Tue) and Gill Maiden (Sat).

Also this month was qualifying for the NSW Women’s 4BBB vs Par. QBN qualifiers for the Regional Finals, to be held at Federal on 25 Aug 16, are: Margaret Moore & Debra Shand with Pauline Jeffrey & Debbie Baker. Best of luck to both teams. `11``Our team for the Canberra Challenge Bowl, like all others encountered lightning fast greens for the front nine, and the wind coming up a little on the exposed back nine. Most scores were surprisingly low, but as always there is one club who relishes the conditions and congratulations to Kiama.

On 24 July we held our Guest Day, what a success it was, with 16 teams competing in the Doyle Finances Sponsored event. The winners with a wonderful 45 points was our own Colleen Langi & Pam Carkeet from Belconnen. A big thankyou to the Greens staff and volunteers for their effort on trying to keep the course under control (with all the rain that we have had) and mainly free of debris over the last month with the high winds that we have experienced. We have all noticed the improvements to the paths, new seating and painting of poles (path from 17th etc). Well done to all. Upcoming in August is the NSW Women’s Bowl which is a 4BBB event on the 16th and 27th get your partners ready. Remember that you can only enter once, this is determined by your nominated day via special events payment, earlier this year. So make sure your partner has also nominated the same day (Tue or Sat). If in doubt as to what day you have nominated a list will be posted in the Ladies Room from 2 Aug.

Women’s News from Deb Baker

QUEANBEYAN GOLF CLUBNEWSLETTER | Issue24 4

Thank you to all the sponsors that have come on board recently and to the many others that have renewed their sponsorship for another year.

A big thank you to Paul Morshead for all the work he has put in with sponsorship and editing the newsletter.

As I write my contribution to the newsletter we start another golfing and financial year, it was great to see the membership renewals start early and continue through July culminating in a very busy final week, thanks to Jo, our very efficient office manager and also to Gail for her help and invaluable advice.

It is very important that all members support their club by using the facilities to the full.

The clubhouse offers a great atmosphere with all the major facilities available including Keno and TAB.

Our Bistro offers great value from snacks after golf to all day and night function catering.

We have strong support from our local residents but we need our golfing members to support the clubs facilities also.

We will be launching some new events in the clubhouse starting in September so keep checking our website for news and “Like” us on Facebook , copy this link to your web browser: https://www.facebook.com/queanbeyangolfclub/.

A reminder to mind your step when entering and exiting the Pro Shop.

You will see information on some of our sponsors later in this newsletter. I urge you to consider using these sponsors for their goods and services.

There is a saying on the Far South Coast that you do not know what winter is until you have had one in Queanbeyan / Canberra. Well this is my first winter here and that saying is definitely correct.

See you at our club.

NEW BRIGHTON 17 & 18 SEPTEMBER

The New Brighton trip in September is on the weekend of 17 and 18. This is a long running interclub comp. There are still a few spots left and if you are interested in attending please contact Dave Cunningham or Steve Dwight. So if you’ve never played New Brighton here is a great opportunity to do so.

COURSE NEWS

Course Super – Bryan Kelly Most of us will agree that our course is the wettest we have ever seen it. Record rains during June and July have resulted in a saturated course with some course closures. Please be sensible where you travel in carts and avoid wet areas. The 10th and 11th are particularly bad. We received 241 mm over those months with 23 days rain in July. Warmer weather in Spring will see rapid growth. Greens renovations will commence on Monday 22 Aug with the course being closed for 3 days. Hopefully the weather will be more favourable this year to allow us to have the greens as playable as possible before Thursday. The fairways will be fertilised 3-4 weeks before the Green Renovations. Please be patient for a week or two and repair all pitch marks as the greens recover. Some damage to the course from sewer and storm water cleaning is evident on the 18th. Treat these areas as GUR. More damage is likely at the start of the 18th fairway and the 16th hole. The company assigned to do this work by council is responsible to repair any damage caused. We have completed the bunkers on 14 and 17 and put some new seats, bins, ball washers and wine barrels out (see pictures in newsletter). Thanks to Daniel Goodchild and the volunteers for their assistance with these improvements. Enjoy your golf, respect your course as we look forward to some more favourable weather soon. .

GM’s Update From David Doyle

QUEANBEYAN GOLF CLUBNEWSLETTER | Issue24 5

Call Paul Morshead on 0415 374 603 or David Doyle on 6297 1669 for more information. We have come up with a new concept T10 Corporate Golf:

10 holes of golf

A mixture of two holes per green and big holes

Minimum of 16 players and up to 40

Carts included

3 drinks – schooner of beer equivalents

Finger food on completion

Shot Gun start preferred

Mid-Week only

Cost is $45 per person

LIVE MUSIC

Karaoke 5 & 19 August

MELBOURNE CUP CALCUTTA

Melbourne Cup Calcutta tickets are available at the Bar for $2 each. The club will guarantee a minimum $1000 starting pool.

NEXT VOLUNTEER DAY

Any interested volunteers please contact Des Byrne on 0438 877 237 or desbyrne08@gmail.com.Usual generous 'remuneration'!! Beer n Burger on completion!

CONTRIBUTIONS

Please send contributions and suggestions for future newsletters to ceo@queanbeyangolf.com.au.

GOLF PASS

The club currently has two packages available for social golfers, 10 social rounds for $195 or 20 social rounds for $270 both valid til 31 December 2016. For more info go to www.queanbeyangolf.com.au

Ladies Come and Try Golf Sunday afternoons at 1.45 pm for

a 2pm start. No experience needed. No need to book.

Play 8 holes in an all Beginner

Women’s Comp. Cost only $7.

Meet and pay at the Pro Shop.

You will learn about golf in a

friendly and non-threatening

environment with help to enjoy

the game at whatever level you

would like.

If you are only available on another

weekday and would like to give

golf a go then phone Pauline (see

below) and see what can be

arranged.

Professional lessons available from

Jake Nagle and his team at the Pro

Shop. Ph. 6297 2542. Check for

Ladies clinics and packages at

affordable prices.

Membership for women available

in all categories. Get a handicap

and play in the Women’s

competition on Tuesday, Saturday

and medley Sundays.

It’s fun and you will be helped all the

way.

Phone Pauline Jeffery

6285 1846 or 0422 204 988

Email: paulinejeffery@hotmail.com

Reminder for Social Play.

Please play from the

Yellow Markers at all times.

QUEANBEYAN GOLF CLUBNEWSLETTER | Issue24 6

OUR SPONSORS

Here are some of our sponsors for 2016-17. Please support the Sponsors that support your club.

Grant Jones 0429 804 606

DJ Homes is a truly local, family run home builder with over 30 years of experience in the region. A custom design contract home builder that also offers the local market house and land packages at various stages of design and construction. DJ Homes offer a complete package to buyers, right down to floor coverings, light fittings, window treatments, landscaping and fencing.

Chris Marshall 0437 360 110

360 Degree Fire Pty Ltd is a provider of Fire Safety Solutions. Our goal is the protection of life, property and assets through technology and innovation. The skilled workforce at 360 Degree Fire are committed to providing detailed and cost effective fire protection systems whilst maintaining compliance with the Australian Standards at all times. Design, Construct, Maintain and Emergency Response – all of your Fire Safety needs are encompassed at 360 Degree Fire Pty Ltd.

Alex Hetenyi

02 6282 3666

Paint Place Phillip is a family owned and operated local paint shop selling to the retail and trade. Stocking leading brands including Haymes, Wattyl and Porters, Paint Place Phillip utilises it great range of products and excellent knowledge to cater your every painting need. Come in and see the friendly staff at Paint Place Phillip next time you need to paint and mention you’re a member of

Queanbeyan Golf Club to get a 10% discount.

Paul Walshe ActewAGL has built a special relationship with the region we serve, getting behind local teams, charities and community events. And we’ll continue to explore innovative energy solutions to help you take control of the energy you use. When it comes to being your local energy provider, we’ll always leave a light on for you.

George Pudja 0412 510 789

We specialise in pre-purchase and pre-sale Pest, Building & Compliance reports, as well as Energy Ratings, and we pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service, high quality, comprehensive inspections and reports that meet and exceed the needs and aspirations of our customers.

Jon Ellwood 0412 817 400

Jon has over 15 years of tax and accounting experience. Jon provides comprehensive advice to businesses on Australia’s tax laws including Income Tax, CGT, GST, and FBT.

QUEANBEYAN GOLF CLUBNEWSLETTER | Issue24 7

OUR SPONSORS (CONT)

Greg Cummins 0412 622 632

Guns N Hoses Carwashes specialise in a full range of car detailing & valet services. Customers also have the option of utilising the 24/7 self-serve facilities. A small family operated business that started in Canberra in 1993 and has sponsored Queanbeyan Golf Club’s Junior, Ladies & Men’s events since 1997. www.gunsnhosescarwash.com.au

Peter Dinn 6287 3466

Toscan Dinn Funerals are a locally owned and operated company serving all of Canberra, Queanbeyan and the surrounding area. They offer complete care packages, pre-paid funeral plans and have a range of timber, cardboard, wicker and wool coffins to select from.

Craig Campbell 0408 620 627

A family owned building business that has operated for over 35 years in Queanbeyan in both the Residential and Commercial space. No job is too big or small from Decks and Pergolas to Townhouses and Houses.

CUMMO’S SHANTUNG CHICKEN INGREDIENTS 4 chicken thighs with skin on Combine one crushed garlic clove, grate 2cm piece of ginger. Add 2 tablespoon of dry sherry, 2 tablespoons of crushed Sichuan peppercorn and 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Coat chicken with above marinade and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 200C fan forced. Half fill large baking dish with water and place chicken on oiled wire rack which is set over baking dish. Cook for one hour or until chicken is cooked through.

DIRECTIONS Shantung sauce ingredients 1/3 Cup castor sugar 1 Cup water 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 fresh red chilli chopped finely.

Making sauce: Combine sugar and water in saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil uncovered without stirring until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar and chilli.

Serving instructions: Remove chicken from oven then drizzle shantung sauce over and serve with rice and stir fry vegetables.

QUEANBEYAN GOLF CLUBNEWSLETTER | Issue24 8

RECENT COURSE IMPROVEMENTS

QUEANBEYAN GOLF CLUBNEWSLETTER | Issue24 9

JUNIOR NEWS

Representative Golf The Jack Newton Junior Golf 2016 State Age Championships in conjunction with the NSW State Age Junior Championships were held on Tuesday 5th July through to Friday 8th July at the Shelly Beach Golf Club Toowoon Bay Central Coast NSW. Chloe and Amber Thornton from Queanbeyan GC competed this year with some excellent results, Chloe came 1st in the NSW Country Junior Championship Cup with scores of 74-84-80, 2nd in her age division Girls Under 16 and tied 12th in the NSW Junior Championship Cup. Amber came 12th in the NSW Country Junior Championship Cup with scores of 93-89-83, tied 5th in her age division under15 Girls and tied 30th in the NSW Junior Championship Cup. Junior Week of Golf Monday 4th July – Thursday 7th July the ACT Monaro District Golf Association held the very cold Junior week of golf Tournament over 4 courses; Murrumbidgee GC, Yass GC, Belconnen GC (washed out) and Federal GC. Lachlan DeJongh and Harry Smith competed from Queanbeyan GC. Lachlan finished 3rd in the overall stableford division on a count back from 2nd with a score 100 stableford (35-28-37) points over 3 rounds. Harry competed in the stroke division with scores of 88 in round 1 and 83 in round 4. Weekly results Some of the better scores for June: Rory DiCampli won C Grade on the 3rd of July with a score of 36 points and also Lachlan DeJongh with 34 points, Lachlan DeJongh with 34 points on the 9th of July, Chloe Thornton had a win with a Gross round of 72 and also Amber Thornton with a round of 79 on the 10th. In July Harry Smith and Lachlan Ingram both with nett 71 on the 16th of July, Rory DiCampli with -1 on the 17th of July, Harry Smith with 33 points on the 23th of July, Kartik Sharma with 35 points on the 11th of June, 36 points on the 25th of June and 33 points on the 26th of June. The American foursomes were played on Sunday 24th July with Father and Son paired together, Dom DiCampli and Rory DiCampli with a nett score of 67.5, Jerry Smith and Harry Smith paired together with a score of Nett 70. Well done to everyone. Pennant The Pennant season will be kicking off in late January 2017, as with all the young golfers birthdays come around which means the above 17 years are ineligible to compete in the Junior Division this opens opportunities for the younger golfers coming through the club. If you are interested in the format of Match Play and would like to represent Queanbeyan Golf Club in the District Pennant Competition please inform Jake Nagle, Gail Goiser or Jerry Smith. If you don’t yet have a handicap come and play 3 rounds of 18 holes so you can submit your score cards to get a handicap and start enjoying the game of Golf.

Jerry Smith

QUEANBEYAN GOLF CLUBNEWSLETTER | Issue24 10

1 November

$2 a Ticket at the Bar

Draw for horses @ 4pm &

Auction @ 6pm Sunday 30 October

Owners can sell all or half of their drawn horse - if all sold, the owner will receive 50% of auction price. Proceeds of raffle and Auction will form the pool:

1ST Prize – 60% pool

2nd Prize – 25% pool 3rd Prize – 10% pool

Last Prize – 5% pool

Food and Happy Hour from 5pm Sunday

QUEANBEYAN GOLF CLUBNEWSLETTER | Issue24 11

What’s on in the Club The Admin Team

Happy Hour now 7 days a week, starting at 5.00pm and a second happy hour at 8.00pm Friday night

only. Beer and wine available @$4.00.

Friday raffles meat tray raffles @ 8pm

Friday night euchre starts @ 6.30pm

Karaoke now every fortnight starting on from 8.30-12.30

Poker on Thursdays starting @ 6pm

Wednesday & Saturday meat tray raffles 5@5pm

FREE WIFI Ask the bar staff for details

Beer of the Month

$4 a bottle

S TO SPEED UP PL AY