Newsletter No 40-22nd January 2025
Happy New Year to all our bowlers and golfers and trust that we all
keep fit and well. No floods but some useful rain was received a week or so
ago. Lots of bowlers have been observed out practicing in preparation for
the continuation of the pennant season. There has also been some good
fields at golf which is good. There have been quite a few young players
signing up for membership lately which is a good sign for the future of the
club so please make them all welcome.
“Adopt a Fairway”
Some time ago the golf club initiated “Adopt a Fairway” so that the
fairways would be much more pleasant to play on. Our beautiful gum trees
are great but they are also messy and drop a lot of debris on the course.
Members were quick to put their names on the list which was great but it
seems that some members have forgotten their pledge. It would be
fantastic if members who volunteered were able to find a little bit of time
to uptake this task. Following is a list of members who volunteered in case
somebody has forgotten.
Ned and Barney – Holes 1, 2 and 3. Joey and Ginny – Holes 5, 6 and 7 – Kevin
Lane and Peter Hall - Holes 8 and 9 – Gary Hayes and Jimmy Clark – Holes
11, 12 and 13 – Emu and Moose – Holes 14 and 17 – Rat and Reggie – Holes 4
and 10. The club is still looking for volunteers to take on holes 15 and 16 so
if you can assist it would be very much appreciated.
Twilight Golf
Twilight golf recommenced back in November and has unfortunately
has not been very well supported. It was reintroduced at the request of
several members and for it to remain an event it needs to be supported. It
is a good opportunity for players to hone in their skills and have a bit of
fun. Non-golfers are most welcome to play so if you have non- golfer
friends, invite them along. It is held each Tuesday afternoon from 4.30PM
onwards and the cost is $8.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members.
Prizes will be awarded based on the number of players entered on the night.
Golf News
Golfanza
Our course will once again be used for this event on the Monday of the long
weekend in March which is the 10th. This event is very good for the club financially but
requires a lot of work organising. It would make it easier for those organising this
event if members are able to assist with the many tasks associated with the running of
the day so If you can assist in any way it would be very much appreciated.
Over 30 golf carts will be required for hire on the day as in the past. We are
thankful for those who have made their carts available in the past and will allow them
to be used again this year.
Rubbish Dumping
Members are requested not to bring their rubbish in and dump it in our big bin.
Unfortunately some rascal or rascals have been doing so and the bin has been getting
filled a lot quicker than it should. It is not cheap for the club to get it emptied so look
out if Sambo and Co catch anybody do so.
Mens Golf Trip
The men’s annual golf trip will once again be held at Cobram/Barooga leaving on
Sunday 9th February and returning on Tuesday 11th and 26 members will be attending.
This is always a great few days away with lots of fun and laughter.
Phone and Email Addresses
Would members who have changed their address, phone number and or their
email please notify the club so that the data base can be updated which will allow you
to receive any texts, emails etc in the future.
Bowls News
As per email from Aldo
Coming Events
This coming Sunday January 26th is the annual Autopro sponsored 4 person
Ambrose event (any combination) and is open to all golfers and non-golfers. Members
cost is $20.00 and Non-Members $30.00 which includes a BBQ lunch and hit off time is
1pm. Winners and runner-up prizes as well as nearest the pins on all par 3’s and
nearest the line. The weather forecast is for a fine day so get your teams organised and
come along and have a great day.
Quips
Did you know that 14 muscles are used to open a bottle of wine. Fitness is my
passion.
As a kid I used to watch The Wizard of Oz and wondered how someone could
talk if they didn’t have a brain. Then I got Facebook.
Fred – Have you heard of Murphy’s Law???
George – Yeah.
Fred – What is it???
George – If something can go wrong it will.
Fred – Right, Have you heard of Cole’s Law???
George No, What is it.
Fred – Thinly sliced cabbage.
My wife wants me to wear a bracelet that belonged to her grandfather. It says
“Do not resuscitate”
If you have a red wine stain on your carpet, get some white wine and drink it
until you don’t care anymore.
Good Golfing and Bowling– Sarge