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1 The Shrimper - March 2017 Editor : [email protected] www.mkgc.co.uk
The Shrimper THE NEWSLETTE R FOR MID KENT GC MEMBERS
March
2017
Off to a cracking,slapping start!
MK‘s year was off to a flying start in January & February, full houses at all social functions like the Oompah
Night pictured above, Valentines & Music Quiz pictured inside, Ladies‘ Supper, Fine Dining Evening and at
Club functions like February‘s Forum. All full houses so Members are recommended to book quickly for
March‘s functions such as Fine Dining on 10th March, Paddy‘s Night on 18th March, Mother‘s Day Sunday
Lunch with brilliant jazz pianist Imre Varga on 26th March. But hurry, they’re selling fast!
2017
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Captain’s Charity Open Week Monday 3rd July – Sunday 9th July 2017
Monday 3rd July - Betterball Pairs Open Stableford. Open to Members & non Members. Maximum handicap 24 Men, 30 Ladies. Limited to 78 pairs. Prizes for best front 9 , best back 9 &
overall. Separate prizes for visitors & members.
Entry £40 per pair visitors\£10 per pair members.
Tuesday 4th July - Singles Open Stableford. Open to Members & Non Members. Maximum handicap 24 Men, 30 Ladies. Limit of 156 Players Prizes for best front nine, best back nine & over-
all. Separate prizes for visitors & members.
Entry £20 per visitor\£5 per member.
Wednesday 5th July Rose Cup and 10 Hole
competition, Members Only.
Thursday 6th July Lady Captain‘s Day,
Members Only.
Friday 7th July Past Captains Invitation, Team Event. Open to Mid Kent Past Captains & Past Captains of affiliated Clubs. Teams of 3, Best 2 scores to count on each hole. 1st tee from 13:00 3 course dinner in the evening, Captains‘ Jacket
& Tie for dinner please.
Entry £75 per team. To including golf, dinner &
prizes.
Saturday 8th July - Outdoor Concert, Open to
Members and Guests.
Sunday 9th July – Music Aftenoon ‗Jazz on the
Patio‘ and Prize Presentation.
Entry Forms are on the website or available from the Office and should be returned with entry fee to Barry Plumb, Martin Smith or Mid Kent Office.
Closing date for entries is 5th June 2017
No entries or refunds can be made after this date.
Food available to purchase on the day.
MK Locker Room - Captain‘s Letter
Captain’s Week 2017– Captain Steve Barrow writes
‗‘This year is flying by and has been eventful so far. I am
looking forward to the rest of the year in both golfing and
social terms. I will endeavour to maintain the traditional
events at the Golf Club but also introduce some new ones
that I hope members will enjoy‘‘.
To further improve both the golfing and social calendar,
Steve is introducing a full week of events during Captain‘s
Week. As well as the normal competitions for members, he is
planning to have a pairs & singles open event, which
members are welcome to enter along with a Past Captains‘
Invitation. Such events are arranged at many other clubs,
which some of our members attend, so he‘d like to bring
them into our calendar.
To help organise the week, Barry Plumb & Martin Smith have
offered their services and are thanked in advance for their
help. To bring the Captain‘s week to a close, there is one of
our famous ―Open Air Concerts‖. It will feature Uptown
Showdown, a great 8 piece band as well as DJ sessions.
Please see the notice board for more information on the
concert. If anyone would like to sponsor the event by taking
Gazebo space or by advertising around the car park, then
please contact Barry, Martin or Steve.
They are planning a printed programme for the week‘s
events. If you would like to advertise in the programme,
please speak to Barry, Martin or Steve.
Steve‘s selected Charity is ―The Royal Marsden Hospital
Cancer Charity‖ .Members‘ generosity to date and hopefully
for the rest of Steve‘s year will benefit them immensely. Their
research & treatment that they provide is incredible and is
something that Steve‘s family has witnessed first hand.
Wednesday 10 Hole It's amazing, the clocks go back on 26th March
when Summer Time begins. This means on the 29th of March 'The
Wednesday Evening 10 Hole Competition' restarts. It's fun, it's social and it
can be rewarding if your score is good enough! Play when you want
through the day by registering in the Pro Shop. The kitchen offers a special
golfers menu, which varies each week and is available until late. Alan
Thomas and Nick Gaskill will once again be overseeing proceedings for
which the entry fee is maintained at £3.00.
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Forum 2017 - Course Q&A
Question 1 - has consideration been given for a
bunker short left of 16 & 17?
Answer to 1 - there are no plans to put a bunker short left of 16 as the hole is only 200 yards. DOG and Course Manager will review hole (once foliage is on trees) to see if further trees need to
be planted.
Question 2 - with removal of the four conifers on
13th hole are there plans to remove the bunkers?
Answer to 2 - the course manager and DOG are reviewing this and if any balls leave the course they will consider making the bunkers deeper.
There are no plans to remove these bunkers.
Question 3 – related to state of bunkers.
Answer to 3 - course manager & his team have renovated a large number of bunkers and have placed new sand in these. These need to settle and the raking of the bunkers in the correct fashion by members is essential to achieve a
good playing surface.
Driving Range
MK General Manager Steve Armstrong spoke on
driving range & appointment of course marshall
Free use of range in 2017 for all members.—
1 bucket per day
New range mat for the entire length of the
range teeing area
New Buggy and ball collection attachments.
Additional new balls & baskets.
No white flags to reduce shot distances.
New rules for range usage
Course Marshall Alan Mitchell
Has been appointed as of 1st April 2017 to
supervise and manage -
Dress Code
Speed of play
Etiquette
Practicing on Course
Driving Range
Societies
Please respect the role of the Course Marshall
MK Locker Room - 2 : Forum
Forum 2017- took place on 24th February covering
course update, the driving range and mens‘ competitions.
The Director of Greens reported on progress since his
last news letter (covered in December 2016‘s Shrimper).
18th tee development delayed until after Finals Day
due to weather & other priority course work. Back Tee
on 18th is only for competitions knockouts and not
casual play.
17th & 18th New bunkers - a JCB digger is booked
for 14th & 15th March. Due to the work over these two
days, the 18th hole will be a temporary par 3.
Practicing on the Course not allowed. Recent
damage on fairways indicate a member hitting
multiple balls onto greens with evidence of multiple
pitch marks. Any member found teeing off the 18th
back tee not in a competition or practicing on course
will be the subject of formal disciplinary proceedings.
Pest Control has been successful and the next
planned stage involving closure of the course -
including chipping & putting greens and driving range
- will be from 14:45 on Thursday 30th March 2017.
Tree felling – Members will be aware via Newsletters
of the commencement of our tree programme. The
planting of 6 trees on the 8th indicates the Board‘s
commitment to plant as well as to remove trees. Not
all members may agree but many of the conifers are
getting to the end of their lifespan. Tree removal and
planting will be carried out within a 5 -7 year
programme. No more trees will be removed during
this playing season unless made essential for reasons
of safety or as a result of storm damage such as tree
RHS of 5th which lost two major brances in recent
storm..
Bunker short left of 17th green is being dug (see
above) when we are adding the new bunkers on the
18th. More trees (number to be reviewed with the
addition of the new bunker) will be planted.
Drone - a member has offered to film the course with
a drone. This may be taken up for use on the website.
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Men’s Team Captains 2017
Director of Competitions, Paul James is pleased to announce the appointments of team captains
for the men‘s inter club competitions in 2017 -
South East Association Knockouts
Perman Shield (0) Bruce Galbraith Sundridge Park Trophy (5+) Adam Clarke Wilding Cole Trophy (8+) Barry Plumb West Kent CupTrophy (11+) Brian Peirce Royal Blackheath Trophy (14+) Dave Jackson Gray Trophy (18+) Peter Lake
Kent Golf League
‗A’ Team Neil Pattison ‗B’ Team Nick Ralph Medway Trophy Shaun Barker 36-hole Foursome Stableford with three pairs from each Club (A, B and C pairings). Maximum handicap allowance 12. Winners will be the Club with the highest aggregate number of points. In the event that one or more Clubs finish the competition with the same number of points, the result will be based on the best 18-holes p.m. score, or if necessary, the best 9-holes pm. score.
Pat Quadling Cup Shaun Barker
Kent Golf Union
Amateur Foursomes Bruce Galbraith
Top Club Dave Challis Each club has a team of four players, all four with handicaps between 6 and 28. On the same day, at the same time if possible, a team of two players from each club will play four-ball better ball match play over 18 holes at the ―Home‖ Club, and a team comprising the other two players from each club will play four-ball better ball over 18 holes at the ―Away‖ Club. Each game will be played off handicap over the full 18 holes, to determine a result based on the total number of holes up after the 18th hole. The handicap allowance will be 90% (nine tenths) of the difference taken from the lowest player at each venue. If both players in a team have to withdraw partway through a match the remaining holes will be awarded to the opponents. At no time during play should players be phoning or texting their other match. The winning Club will be the side which, at the end of the rounds, is the most holes up taking the aggregate of the two matches (i.e. counting the
scores from both ―Home‖ & ―Away‖ Club.
Daily Mail Four somes knockout Paul James
MK Locker Room : 3 - Forum
Director of Competitions Paul James presented new
procedures for booking into Mens‘ competitions -
Competitive (c) handicap needed to enter any knockout
or qualifying competition, or to be selected to play in a
Mid Kent team.
Pro shop will have a till where you can top up your card
(or spend money via your card).
All winnings will be put on Bar Card.
Booking system to remain for Men‘s competitions.
Four Drawn Competitions (Majors)
- Club Championship (by H/Cap)
- Directors Cup (Randomly)
- Founders Cup (Randomly)
- Lindsay Masters * (Randomly)
Drawn by ClubV1 system after members complete booking-
in process. * No booking required for this event.
Booking usually 1 week in advance for all competitions
(inc. Monthly Medals) via:
- The PSI from 7am (every slot) &
- How Did I Do (HDID) from 6.30am (every other slot).
Some competitions will have entry money taken from
members‘ accounts in advance of the comp date.
Memorial Cup starting in 2017, commemorating all
MKGC members who are no longer with us.
Supported Charity will be on a rotational basis - this
releases a couple of dates back to the MKGC diary.
Please, please, look at the On-Line Diary not the paper
for event dates.
Photos & Honours Boards—the Board is looking at
alternative ways displaying past competition winners and
Past Captains‘ photos.
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Membership Cards Director of Finance, Chris Waghorne writes - ‗‘From the 1st April 2017 we are introducing two major changes relating to the use of your membership cards.
Use of your membership card in the ProShop - the first change is that you will now be able to top up your card in the ProShop as it will soon have a till linked to the Club system. Please remember that there is sometimes a short delay between adding funds to your card and the credit actually showing on your balance. Therefore Members are advised to keep a certain amount of credit on their cards in order to always be able to sign into competitions on the PSI. Competition prize money from 1 April 2017 will also be added to your cards and you will be able to use your card to purchase goods in the Pro shop as well as purchase food, drink and social event tickets. Mark will still manage the '2s' fund and any funds still held on your pro shop account as at 31st March 2017. Loyalty Bonus - the second change is that, the
Club is introducing a loyalty card system.
At the recent Forum, the Board was asked to consider higher discounts for those members who use the Club facilities on a more regular basis than other members. The Board of Directors have agreed that we shall add £50 to the account of those Members who spend more than £2,000 on their card and £100 to those who spend more than £4,000 in a financial year.
The spend total will however exclude any
amounts for goods purchased in the Pro shop.
The Board hopes that these changes will
make the use of the card system easier and
more attractive for Members.
MK Locker Room : 4
Director of House, Steve Davies writes ‘’Bad Behaviour -
does this apply to you?’’
Members of your Board have been receiving more
complaints about the behaviour of Members in respect of the
use of bad language and poor behaviour.
The Board are mainly concerned with the use of bad
language and also the standard of behaviour when
presentations or other events are being announced over the
microphone system. Bad language is not acceptable as a
general everyday occurrence in the Clubhouse or indeed on
certain parts of the Course.
Whilst the language of today is much more liberal in its use
of expletives - and is often acceptable in the presence of
ones acquaintances - it may not be acceptable to the person
sitting or standing close by. Please have some thought as to
when and where you use such language.
Turning to presentations etc. the Board has noticed an
increase in the poor behaviour of Members when
announcements are being made. Some Members are even
going beyond just talking but making unwelcome comments
which reflect poorly on the Member and the Club.
The Board does not want to curtail anyone‘s enjoyment of
their time at the Club all that is asked is that you give some
thought for the Members and staff that might be offended by
your actions.
We have a great Club with a fantastic reputation for its
Social side - let’s keep it that way.
Modernising the Rules of Golf - the R&A are proposing
some key changes to the Rules of Golf from 2019.
Their Rules Modernisation initiative has been underway for a
few years now and this is the next stage in that process. The
aim is to not only make the Rules easier to understand, but
also to address some of the game's current problems, such
as speed of play, and ensure they fit the needs of today's
game.
The best place to read about what is being considered is on
the R&A‘s website which you‘ll find at -
http://www.randa.org/
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SHRIMPERS SHIRT 2017
The original Shrimpers shirt has served us well. However, with other clubs having a similar colour we have agreed a change to something a little
more relevant to MKGC in a royal blue.
Due to a bulk purchase our professional Mark Foreman is able to offer these to the Shrimpers at a price of £19.99p. An order form can be found on
the Vets notice board.
To assist in your order, this ―GREG NORMAN‖ shirt can be viewed and tried for size in the pro-
shop
This initial purchase closes Wednesday 1st March 2017. However, arrangements will be sought to keep a limited supply possible during
the year.
Please be aware that you are committing to buy when placing your order and you will be advised
when to collect.
Shrimpers‘ Net
Costin putter standings - ( played October 2016 to
September 2017), the top 5 standings after 6 rounds are
Costin Update after 6 rounds
Danny Stevenson 224
Tony Brown 210
Peter Hooker 210
Mark Williams 206
Tony Byers 194
Shrimpers February Medal on 6th February 2017 was won
by Alan Robertson with 43 points which included 1 birdie and
6 pars, beating Peter Hooker by 1 point.
Both receive a boost to their bar card. John Hobbs was
unlucky on this occasion, coming third with 42 points but for
the dreaded count back.
Alan Robertson 43 Peter E Hooker 42 John Hobbs 42
Alan Robertson
Winner February Medal
Stop Press! Shrimpers March Medal Results - Eddie Durkin
won with 1 birdie and 9 pars beating Edmund Holt by 1 shot.
1. Eddie Durkin 42; 2. Edmund Holt 41; 3. Brian Burns 39
The Shrimpers Open will be held on Tuesday May 23rd 2017
with Clubs from all over Kent attending. Applications have
almost reached maximum numbers already.
We expect 32 visiting teams and all will require a Mid Kent
host. We hope that the Shrimpers will support the day by
placing their name along side their preferred team.
Our photo shows MK Assistant Pro, modelling the
new Shrimpers shirt - Callum could be wishing the
years away and dreaming of the year 2054 when he
can join the Shrimpers section ! ! !
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MK Ladies
Ladies Supper 3rd March - a great turn out of 74 playing & social
lady members assembled for this annual event, timed for the early
part of the year to get the season off on a high note.
Trophies, presented on the evening by Lady Captain Chris Galbraith
(see rigt her new, most fetching hair style) went to -
Dawn Halson - Par Trophy
Julia Ridley - 4 Best Medals
Carol Murray & Tracey Hunt - Lukes Goblets Winter Fousomes.
The course dinner, prepared by the Wild Garlic team of Paige &
James, served by Charlotte & her girls and drinks with a smile from
Kevin & his ‘gang‘ was excellent and everyone seemed to enjoy the
evening!
Ladies Open Day 25th March - as part of our drive for recruiting lady
members, another of MK‘s popular Open Days with free 9 holes, free
golf lessons & free MK professional advice and a free drink after the
round will take place.
A leaflet promoting the day is available from the club lobby. Why not
pass on a copy to friends & family who may be keen to ‗‘try before
they buy‘‘ MK‘s cracking offer of a 50% reduction in fees for the first
year.
Early booking via the Office is recommended for this always popular
event.
Dawn Halson Julia Ridley Tracey Hunt & Carol Murray
Lady Captain - before & after
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MK Dress Code Acceptable
Caps Worn Peak Forward
on Course
Collared Shirts
Smart Casual Trousers
Or Tailored Shorts
White Socks Any Length
On course
Smart Sandals
(Clubhouse Only)
Unacceptable
No Caps in Clubhouse
Tee Shirts, Collarless Vests,
Football Shirts or Shirts
worn outside of trousers or
shorts
Cargo/Multi Pocketed shorts
on course or in clubhouse &
blue denim jeans
No Socks
No Trainers, Flip Flops or
MK has a smart casual dress policy with Members responsible for their own and their guests’ attire at all times. At some
functions, gentlemen should wear jackets and ties within the Clubhouse and the dining room - otherwise “smart casual” ap-
plies. If in any doubt about dress code for a function, please check with the organiser prior to the event. The Ladies Commit-
tee are responsible for Ladies’ dress code in the clubhouse and on the course which will be in keeping with the general code
of the club.
The wearing of track suits, trainers, collarless vests or tee-shirts and flip-flops are not permitted within the clubhouse or on
the terrace. Smart sandals, without socks, are permitted. However, bare feet or stockinged feet are not permitted anywhere
except in the changing rooms. Blue Denim Jeans are not permitted either in the clubhouse (except at private functions), or
on the course. Members will be notified of the dress rules for each Club function in advance.
If shorts are worn on the course or in the clubhouse, they should be tailored. Shirts must be tucked into trousers or shorts at
all times, both in the clubhouse and on the course. Caps and other headgear must not be worn in the clubhouse; on the
course they must be worn with peak facing forward.
Coats and Jackets must be hung in the appropriate area and not on the back of chairs. The Club will not be responsible for
the security of any clothes or valuables left unattended.
Proper golf clothing and golf shoes must be worn on the course. Clothing worn on the course must be clean, smart and tidy
if it is to also be worn in the Clubhouse. However no jeans are allowed to be worn on the course. When on the course tai-
lored shorts of a reasonable length and style are required. Industrial shorts with numerous patch pockets or combat types
are not permitted. Socks (in white only) of any length that are worn with shorts are permitted. Trousers should not be
tucked into socks.
Prams and pushchairs are not permitted in the lounge or dining room unless approved by the Club House Manager. Chil-
dren under the age of 10 years are not allowed in the clubhouse after 20.00 unless accompanied by an adult. In the normal
course of events, children under the age of 16 years will not be permitted to remain at the club once any scheduled enter-
tainment commences unless the Social Committee have agreed otherwise.
To avoid annoying fellow members, mobile phones must not be used in the lounge, dining room, Robertson bar, or on the
course during play, unless there is an emergency – they must be switched off.
Whilst Managers & Staff have discretion on the above based upon any religious or medical grounds, they may also refuse
entry to those who are not suitably attired. The above regulations are for all members to adhere to and to ensure are upheld.
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MK Social Scene 2
The 7th Mid Kent Problematic Music Quiz was held
on Saturday 28th January and once again a sell out with 21 teams
competing. Ken, Debbie & Jim donate their time in organsing and
running the quizzes to raise money for the Canterbury Oast Trust
Canterbury Oast Trust (COT). This is a charitable trust set up in
the mid-1980s by a pioneering group of parents that supports
adults with learning disabilities across Kent and East Sussex to live
independently and take control of their lives. For more information
on the charity and their Rare Breeds centre, their websites are
www.c-o-t.org.uk and www.rarebreeds.org.uk
MK has received this letter from Emily Rust of COT -
‘’I am writing on behalf of everyone at Canterbury Oast Trust
to say thank you so much for your fabulous donation of £593
from your 7th Problematic Pop Quiz at Mid Kent Golf Club
with Ken and Debbie Chappell and Jim Graham.
Opening the envelope with your cheque inside was such a
lovely way to start my week and to find out that even more
had been given directly to Ken and Debbie was brilliant.
We know how much time and effort goes in to organising
such a successful event so may I thank you for your hard
work, 21 teams and 120 people, that’s a lot of organising!
All your members, family and friends have always been so
generous, they sound like a fantastic group and I hear it was
another fun evening with lots of banter too. How lovely that
on a cold January evening, once again they all bothered to
venture out to support us and then went on to raise a record
amount too.
We truly appreciate every donation that we receive as they are
so important to us, so please pass on our thank to everyone
who contributed.
Many thanks once again for your care and kindness.
1st MUD – Mark Foreman, John, Margaret & Sarah Rice with the
Vidler Brothers! 143.5 points. They choose the name Mud as they
knew if they won again that’s what their name would be!!
2nd LORD FLASHHEARTS APPRECIATION SOCIETY – Adam
& Nicola Clarke, Wendy & Colin Knight, Sonia & Stephen Lord
136.5 points
3rd - a mystery. Let the Shrimper know who you are, please!
21st Team QUAD BIKES, Pat, Margaret, Brian, Jean, Brendan
and Louise 96 points
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MK Social Scene - What‘s On
Forthcoming Social Events
Friday 10th March,
Fine Dining. Pre booking essential,
contact the caterers on 01474 568035
ext 1
Saturday 18th March,
St Patrick‘s Night. Tickets on sale
behind the bar, £5 or £10 with food
.
Saturday 25th March,
Captain‘s Charity Quiz in aid of The
Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
£5 per person, teams of 8, sign-up in
the lobby
Sunday 26th March,
Mothering Sunday lunch with Jazz Pi-
anist Imre Varga from 2pm Advance
booking for lunch essential.
Wednesday 12th April,
Easter Bingo, 7pm for 7.30pm. £6 for
8 games
Saturday 22nd April,
Quadrophenia Night – including a 6
piece live band, more details to follow
Another fine
example of how
well the lounge
looks on a MK
social function -
this time the Val-
entine‘s Supper in
February.
Well done
Beverley.
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Dingbats - courtesy of John O‘Toole
Red Venetian
Ever
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DRUNK
DNA 2b or 3b
WHEN
DRO PED
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ONE MIGRAINE
NONEO
CUPB ARD
D D WEST WEST Today
This Months Dingbats
Answers in next
Months Shrimper
Be careful the toes you tread
on
on your way up.
They may belong to the feet
that you have to kiss on your
way down
Last Months Answers
1. Colour Blind
2. West Indies
3. Now and forever
4. Drunk and disorderly
5. To be or not to be
6. When the penny
dropped
7. One big headache
8. One in the know
9. Cupboard love
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