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Course Welcome to new Club Captain, Daryl McKee, and President of the Ladies, Marion Cartwright, who join the Course Committee. We look forward to their contribution in keeping Mount Lofty an enjoyable and challenging golf course. The drain work, topside of the 12th fairway will be completed by the time you read this Newsletter and we anticipate another new drain between the 5th and 7th to be completed shortly after that. These drains in conjunction with the recently established and effective drain on the 4th will reduce fairway saturation. Close evaluation of other 'wet spots' on other fairways will determine if similar or other remedial action is required. A cart path will be completed shortly around the lower side of the 10th green to allow easier cart access to the 11th tee. While referring to carts, we do ask all motorbike and cart users to pay particular attention during winter months in avoiding wet spots on the course. Where possible, cart paths must be used and where not in place, keep to the rough. Hill climbs must be avoided. We are endeavouring to provide an alternative water supply to the drinking fountains which will require considerable lengths of pipe to be laid. The lack of water is causing concern and the re-supply will be completed as soon as possible. The fairway 'preferred lie' was implemented to en-sure good golf shots to a fairway were not penalised by having mud or worm casts clinging to the ball. It makes it all the more important to replace and repair divots on fairways and in the rough. It is also vital that we repair plug marks on the greens. There has been some improvement over recent weeks, but there are still too many unrepaired divot and plug marks on our course. Please take time to do the right thing. The course presentation for the recent Simpson Cup event at Mount Lofty was first class. Congratulations to Steve and his team. I'm sure all the players appreciated the condition of the course. Spectators were lavish in their praise; great to hear and see. Good golfing for the remainder of winter. We hope some of the weather will be a repeat of the last week in June and early July. Alan Figg House & Social "CLUB CATERER'S SUCCESS" Whilst 2000 was somewhat sluggish, this year and beyond shows a great turnaround. From July to December Cindy has at least 13 Weddings and 6 outside functions to cater for. January to April 2002 has already 10 Wedding bookings. This is good news for our Golf club. The Club gets paid a fee from Cindy on each Wedding guest as well as the profit from the Bar. "Congratulations" to Cindy and her team.
The Clubhouse is an important income earner for the Club. Come in after your round and make use of the excellent facilities. Your patronage is vital to the continuation of the present service and possible future expansion also. Profits generated contribute to the overall budget and running of your Club. If you have any ideas on improving the Clubhouse service, please see Marion Cartwright, Ross Deans, Graham Gamble, Jan Seedsman, David Tonkin - all members of the House and Social Committee. WINTER AMBROSE - Sunday 5 August 2001 An entry fee of $5.00 per head is being charged to cover the cost of the prizes, the presentation of which will be made at the conclusion of the event. For those wishing to stay, an excellent lunch has been organised by Cindy's Classic Gourmet and is available for purchase. The "Members Draw" will be conducted during the Luncheon. This is the first event to be organised by the new House and Social Committee. We hope with the support of all members this will be the first of many great social functions for members during the coming year. Graham Gamble Environment WORKING BEES |
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