MOLLYMOOK GOLF CLUB
VETERAN’S NEWSLETTER
June 2017
This newsletter is
sponsored by
TAILOR-MADE
Financial Services
(Milton) 4455 7800
Dates to Remember
19 June: Inter Club game at
Mollymook
26 June: Moruya vets visit
Mollymook
29 June: Visit to Catalina
19 & 20 August:
Mollymook Amateur Open
11–15 September:
Merimbula Trip
11 October: Vets AGM
19 & 20 November:
Mollymook Seniors Open
28 November:
Christmas Lunch
5–10 March 2018:
Canberra Trip
Why is there an expiration
date on sour cream?
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Can an atheist get insurance
against acts of God?
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President’s Message
Welcome to the first anniversary edition
of the Veteran’s Newsletter
The new practice nets supplied and installed by
the Vets are in operation and I am sure you will
agree look good.
Many thanks to Peter Harrison who spent some
time designing the nets, organising the materials,
and managing the installation. Also thanks to the Vets who assisted
Peter when requested, and to Turnpoint who were very helpful and
assisted with the work for the foundations. There is still a little
concreting and finishing off to do in the coming weeks to completely
finish the project.
The sheets for the Merimbula week 11–15 September have been
distributed, and if anyone requires a sheet either see me or I have left
some copies on the Vets notice board.
Any new members wanting more information either see or phone me.
Over the past month we have had six new members and we offer a
warm welcome to Michael Darcy, Joseph Farrugia, Mark Regan,
Geoff Beach, Ian McCarthy and Gavin Brinkman.
Happy Birthday to the following members who had birthdays in May.
Hilltop: Geoff Beach (60), Bernie Box (68), Don Edwards (80),
Phil Grinham (67), John Jones (80), Lionel Kurts (77),
Bob McAneny (80), Neil Morgan (70), Ross Norman (64), Peter Treweek (78), Don Urquhart (84).
Beachside: Helmut Bacher (73), William Brown (71),
Donald Crotty (65), George Dennis (73), John Durant (84),
Jim Munro (82), Philip Pryde (67).
Stan Steed
Reminder
Conditions of Play
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• always carrying and using a sand bucket, repairing divots and
pitch marks on greens.
• raking bunkers and leaving the rake in the centre of the bunker
in the direction of play.
A Word from our Sponsor
Federal budget highlights—Contributing the proceeds of property downsizing to super
The government proposes that
from 1 July 2018, people aged 65
and over will be able to make a
non-concessional contribution into
their super of up to $300 000 from
the proceeds of selling their home,
irrespective of their age, work
status or total super balance.
Both members of a couple will
also be able to take advantage of
this measure for the same home,
meaning $600 000 per couple
can be contributed to super under
this measure. To be eligible, the
property must be a principal
place of residence owned for a
minimum of 10 years.
Pensioner Concession Card
reinstated
Due to the assets test changes to
the aged pension that came in on
1 January 2017, some pension
recipients were no longer entitled
to a payment and as a result lost
their Pensioner Concession Card
(PCC). The government will
reinstate the PCC to those who
lost their payment as a direct
result of the 1 January 2017 asset
changes.
Remember, at this stage these
are just proposals and not yet
law. As such, they could change
as legislation passes through
parliament.
If you have any questions please
contact John Broughton at
Tailor-Made on 4455 7800.
Beachside News
During the month of May, we
welcomed three new players:
Ken Whitney, John Payne and
Jim Willis.
May commenced with the
monthly medal, with Jim Smith
winning with 23 points, from
Michael Bateman on 22 points,
Rhett Senior finished third with 21
points, in a count back from Rob
Fictoor, Ken Venables and
Danny Fleming.
Due to a Ladies Tournament
played at Hilltop on Wednesday
10 May, seven Hilltop Veterans
joined Beachside players. Peter
Mulligan had a great nine holes
to win with 27 points, with runner
up Ian Ross finishing on 22 points
and Ken Venables coming third
with 21 points. This was also
the first week of the Don Porter
Memorial Trophy. The second
round was played on 17 May, with
Tanzi Lea coming in first place on
22 points, David Flynn was runner
up with 21 points in a count back
from Bernie Sands who came in
third place.
The overall Don Porter Memorial
Trophy, was won by Tanzi Lea
with 40 points. Stan Izzard won
the Eagles Nest on the sixth tee,
being just mm’s from a hole in
one.
A Par Event was played on 24
May with three golfers on +4,
Peter Frost was the winner while
Rhett Senior and Bill Brown
finishing second and third,
respectfully, on count backs. On
31 May, Shane Roche was the
winner with 27 points, Peter Frost
was second on 21 points with
Peter Geach, 19 points, coming
third in a count back from Cliff
Workman.
Cliff Workman
Member Profile—Bob Johnson
Bob was born in Milton Hospital
on 2 September 1942 when his
family was living at Yatte Yattah.
He still lives in Milton and has
one son. Bob has been a member
of club since 1968 winning the
C Grade Comp that year. He is a
Roosters supporter.
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Bob was the Club Captain 1979–
80 and in 2003 he had a hole in
one on the ninth and won the B
Grade Comp. His best handicap
has been 11.4.
He recently purchased a new set
of Calloway clubs – irons 5 – SW,
Driver, three and five woods.
Duties of the Marker
Captain’s Call
If you are serving as a marker for
another golfer, you should:
We are now coming towards the winter months and as our numbers
are down at the moment we will be reverting to the winter timetable.
As from 28 June Hilltop starting time will be from 7.14am through to
9.00am. We need to fill in spaces in the middle of the field so all players
can finish around the same time on each tee.
• Observe, as best you can, each
stroke the golfer plays
• Count those strokes, plus any
penalty strokes that may be
necessary to add
• Double-check the score with
the golfer after each hole (this
is not required, but is strongly
recommended) and write it
down
• Total and sign the scorecard at
the end of the round
• Turn the scorecard over to the
golfer.
As noted at the beginning, making
sure the scores on the card are
correct is the obligation of the
golfer, who should check and
sign his or her scorecard after the
marker has done so.
I am still being asked about several rules and I would suggest that
members pick up a rules book available from Hilltop. One rule that
seems to come up a lot is Rule 20: Lifting, Dropping or Placing the
Ball.
Before lifting a ball that has to be replaced (e.g. when a ball is lifted on
the putting green to clean it), the position of the ball must be marked.
(Rule 20-1)
When a ball is being lifted in order to drop or place it in another
position (e.g. dropping within two club-lengths under the unplayable
ball rule), it is not necessary to mark its position although it is
recommended that you do so.
When dropping, stand upright, hold the ball at shoulder height and
arm’s length and drop it.
A dropped ball must be re-dropped if it rolls to a position where there
is interference from the condition from which free relief is being taken,
comes to rest more than two club-lengths from where it is dropped, or
comes to rest nearer the hole than its original position.
The marker, even if it’s another
golfer, is not subject to penalty if
there are any good-faith mistakes
on the scorecard.
There are nine situations in total when a dropped ball must be redropped and they are covered in Rule 20-2c. If a ball dropped for a
second time rolls into any of these positions, you must place it where it
first struck the course.
However, if the marker knowingly
writes down an incorrect score,
or knowingly attests (by signing
the card) to an incorrect score, the
marker (if it’s a fellow-competitor)
will also be disqualified. And if
that marker is not a golfer, it’s
doubtful the Committee would
ever again make use of that
individual.
June is a busy month and we have a shield game at Mollymook on
19 June and if any member would like to assist please give John Jones
a call (starters /spotters etc are required). We have Moruya vets visiting
Mollymook Monday 26 June and a trip to Catalina Thursday 29 June.
The nomination sheets are in the blue folder and the Moruya visit is
open to Lady and Gent players.
If the marker and the player
disagree about a hole score,
the marker can decline to sign
the scorecard. In that case, the
Committee would have to speak
to both the marker and golfer and
make a ruling.
Doubt As To Procedure
(Rule 3-3)
Happy golfing till next time.
Laurie Hayes (Vets Captain)
Local Rules
which ball they wish to count if the
Rules permit.
The competitor must report the facts
of the situation to the committee
or golf shop staff before returning
their scorecard regardless of their
score with either ball. If they fail
to do so, he/she is disqualified.
If a competitor is doubtful of their
rights or the correct procedure
during play of a hole they may,
without penalty, complete the
hole with two balls. After the
doubtful situation has arisen and
PENALTY FOR BREACH
before taking further action, the
OF
LOCAL RULES – TWO
competitor must announce to their
STROKES
marker or a fellow competitor that
they intend to play two balls and
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Narooma Visit
On Tuesday 23 May, 38
Mollymook Veteran Golfers made
the trek to Narooma, 35 by bus,
two by car ( apparently shy types)
and another by car who slept in,
so he says. All had a great day, in
beautiful surroundings and the sun
shone brightly. The only thing that
spoilt the day was that Narooma
bettered our average score 28.6 to
28.2. How close was that! Our star
on the day was Brian Glyde who
amassed 40pts including an Eagle.
Well done Brian. All players
received a ball which was some
consolation.
Inter Club Games
On Monday 29 May 16
Mollymook Veteran Golfers
played at Nowra in the Inter
District Club Stableford event.
The boys performed well on a
cold windy day, with slow greens
(so I am told). John Paterson stood
out as out best player with 38pts,
which earned him second place in
Div 2.
All players received a ball and
John Paterson a ball for NTP.
Our next Inter Club game is at
Mollymook Monday 19 June,
where we need a good showing.
Hopefully our top players will
make themselves available for this
day.
John Jones
HILLTOP RESULTS
3 May
Canadian 4somes
Chris Goodley & Vic Nash
Frank Schnoor & Peter Cooke
Geoff Thornhill & Bert Powell
69.7
73.3
75
3500pts
3000pth
2000pts
10 May
No Play Hill Top
17 May
Stableford
A-1 Robert Sutherland
A-2 Paul O’Regan
A-3 Neil Blair
B-1 Dennis Tanko
B-2 Bruce Heather
B-3 Chevy Russell
C-1 John Hartas
C-2 John Jones
C-3 Phill Grinham
D-1 Alan Forrest
D-2 John Allen
D-3 Barry Walsh
33c/b
33
32c/b
41
37
35
35
34
33
37
31
30/c/b
3000pts
2000pts
1500pts
3000pts
2000pts
1500pts
3000pts
2000pts
1500pts
3000pts
2000pts
1500pts
24 May
Par
A-1 Chevy Russell
A-2 Mark Regan
A-3 Bruce Heather
B-1 Robert Roadcap
B-2 Stanley Steed
B-3 Tony Pisani
C-1 Vic Bayliss
C-2 Neil Morgan
C-3 Ken Smith
+3
+1c/b
+1
+1
0c/b
0
0
-1
-2
3000pts
2500pts
1500pts
3000pts
2500pts
1500pts
3000pts
2500pts
1500pts
31 May
4BBB Aggregate
Regis Talary & Paul O’Regan
Keith Lowes & Mike Riley
Wayne Smith & Robert Sutherland
67
66
65c/b
3500pts
3000pts
2000pts
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