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A tongue-in-cheek account of Naming Rites! Clubs were well advised when they abandoned the term 'Associate' once used to describe women golfers! The term was demeaning, though a few un-enlightened clubs still use it. It is interesting that most golfing women, nationwide, are still called "lady members". Blokes are rarely called, "gentleman members". Signs on golf club change rooms will have "Ladies Locker Room" and "Men's Locker Room". Even the 'GolfLink' handicap computer screens give details of "Men's" and "Ladies' Competitions. What about "blokes" and "sheilas" for a change or, as at an outback club, Pars and Birdies. I know it's not vitally important, but it is an odd aberration considering how often one is urged to be politic in these gender matters. Apropos of this, one of our notice boards recently displayed a curious advice directed to "Male Members". When I quizzed a barrister friend about the expression, he assured me that if a witness told the constabulary that a male member had been discovered lying on the floor at the scene of the crime, the coppers would not head off expecting to find a recumbent gentleman golfer! (His explanation was somewhat more coarse!). Sometimes these 'naming rites' are taken to extreme. For instance, there was an article in the 'Tiser' recently about a pregnant actor? Clever chap! Language is not static, but forced and pointless changes to it really do give birth to confusion. I think there's an unintentional pun there somewhere! Mark that with the demise of the word actress, there are Oscar awards for best male or female actor. Do you hear people complain if a property for auction is called a 'gentleman's residence'? It's Crazy! Pardon? Yes! The Club's new blue wren logo de-picts a colourful male. Do you want the grey one? Anyway, I'm not playing in Mixed Competitions this season. There's a distinct lack of 'loose women' for partners - too many ladies, I surmise! Frank Coulter I've been out of Adelaide for a few weeks but got back in time to play today (March 18) in the Mount Lofty President's Cup. This is an individual Stableford event, open to all members; the difference being that you're only allowed to use 3 clubs (any 3 of your choice). Thanks to Matthew's strong promotion we had a reasonable field and played in perfect autumn conditions. Paul Benuzzi won with a remarkable 43 points and current Club Champion Ben Tobin was runner up. Next year Matthew plans a shotgun start so we get back to the clubhouse at the same time for the barbecue and presentation. I was also pleased to see how well the course has withstood an incredibly hot and dry summer. The dams are low and we need some good winter rains. Margaret Wood's House, Social and Membership Committee continues to promote the Club actively in an effort to increase membership. Our "Open Day" takes place on Sunday 1st April and this event will be promoted in the "Tiser" on Monday, 26th March. We're also promoting Mount Lofty to the social Clubs of various banks, legal and accounting firms and other companies in an effort to attract Trade days and new members. Graham Gamble is organizing a Quiz night on Friday, 18th May, so put that in your diary and get a table together. Finally, the "Blue Wren" featured on clothing sold in the pro shop has been officially adopted as the new Club logo. The current logo is very tired and dated, whereas the wren is timeless and a familiar character to all members and visitors at Mount Lofty. Jack McKean. President. [ Next ] |
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