STABLEFORD

Sheltering from the sun before the game

First outing for the electronic scorecard system, and quite remarkably it all went very smoothly. Thank you to everyone for working hard to make it a success.

How not to start your round - Max's drive on the first.

The benefit is that it automates administration of the competition both before and after the game, making it much much easier and error free. Whilst for some time, the criterion for election of the captain has been their computer skills, this would no longer be the case - we'll be asking the captain to concentrate on golfing issues, which is infinitely preferable. The system will also handle the maintenance of handicaps.

Seems fair enough

Your committee has decided to move forward with implementing the scheme, so next week we'll continue with it for real. The implications for us are these:

We will reduce the green fees payable to Glen by $3 - we will be paying Glen $42 a round, the same as public players.

We will then give the pro shop $5 when we print our card. This $5 will be returned to the club, minus the GST, as vouchers to pay for prizes, golf balls and other sundry items.

The net effect, is an increase in weekly fees of $2, offset by the fact that there will be no need for anyone to sponsor a game in future. We should also be able, on a day when enough people play, to offer a second prize.

Show me the money!

So, the future beckons for all of us.

Lynne stands in for Brenda. Can you win both the raffle and the competition on the same day?

In the meantime, put Thursday January 31 in your diaries for an evening of sunset golf at the Claremont Par 3. Tee off at 5:30, we'll have details and costs available next week - and by all means bring a guest.

Meanwhile, back at the game, a bit warm which managed to inspire some players to new heights while others slunk back to the pack.

Not yet, but soon...

An even spread of the novelties

	NOVELTY	HOLE	CONTENDERS	WINNER
	NTP	2	Richard	Dave
	LD	5	Keith, Gim	Gary
	NTP in 2	9	Gerry, Gary	Jan
	NTP in 3	12	Peter	Ross

And a worthy winner who's going to see that handicap come tumbling down with a few more scores like these.

	PLAYER	SCORE	BIRDIES
	Jack	25
	Vickie	26
	Paul	28
	Glen	29
	Kerry	30	10
	Ian	31
	Ross	31
	Jeanie	31
	Derek	31
	Richard Y	32
	Greg	32
	Lynne	33
	Earle	33
	Peter	33
	Gim	34
	John	34	9
	Rob	35
	Gary	36	9
	Max	36
	Keith	36
	Colin	36
	Jan	37
	Don	39
	Gerry	40
	Dave	41

Have you got used to the New Year yet?

A very special thank you to Brenda Jones, who sponsored the competition today even though she is no longer able to play with us. A lovely gesture, Brenda.

Next week - it's Par on the Old.