Southern Tasmanian Veteran Golfer's Association

BREAKING NEWS: IF YOU READ MY EARLIER COMMUNICATION REGARDING  PITTWATER, I WAS INCORRECT.  MIS-COMMUNICATION ON MY PART.  

JULY 26TH – KINGSTON BEACH, NEW TOWN BAY AND PITTWATER – as previously advertised.

For a minute there I could have been in the movie Cool Hand Luke, because what we had here was a “A failure to communicate”. (Spoken in a southern drawl)

 

This week in Vets… Monday 19th July

Correct money – keep it coming especially at the shotgun start!

Claremont        Stableford        9:30 SHOTGUN START- DUTY OFFICERS ASSIGN STARTING TEE

Visitors $17      Members $3

Order and pay before playing

 

Llanherne         Stableford        Rolling Start

Visitors $18      Members $3

Order and pay for lunch on arrival – Lunch box $8

 

Bagdad      Stableford    9:30 SHOTGUN START- DUTY OFFICERS ASSIGN STARTING TEE

Visitors $11      Members $9

Snag Sizzle

 

ALTERATIONS TO PLAYING ROSTER

July 12th   New Town Bay  instead of Iron Pot

August 2nd Orford instead of Iron Pot

August 23  Tasmania (not KBGC)           August 30 Kingston Beach (not Tas)

September 13   Kingston Beach (not Clare)     September 20 Claremont  (not KBGC)

 

 

4Ball Best Ball

There has been some confusion among some members, evidenced by the way some score cards have been filled in.  In part this has been caused by the card formats different clubs have.

Basically, if Steve and John are playing together and they play the first hole with Steve scoring 4 for 3 points and John had 5 for 2 points, Steve’s score would be recorded on the card and needs to be identified.  The easiest way to do this is to put an “S” beside the score.

If they record the same score on the hole, the player that holed out first is the score recorded.  This in effect speeds the game up because the second player can just pick up and move on to the next hole.

Stopping for lunch or playing straight through

Common sense must prevail here.  If your group has lunched and are not all present at the 10th tee bed before those playing straight through are there you give way. Simple.

 

VERY EARLY HEADS UP – 2022 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

This year the nationals are in Yarrawonga on the border of NSW and Victoria. The dates are from 29th November 2021 to 3rd December 2021 and we encourage you to book via their website  https://www.silverwoodsyarrawonga.com.au/black-bull-golf-course/veteran-champ-2021/.   It should be a great event and an excellent chance to get away for a week of fun golf and friendship.

 

The following year the AVGU National Championships will be held just south of Perth in Western Australia. Whilst you can’t book right now we would love you to plan to come to Perth in November 2022 and make a note in your diary now.

Our website won’t be open for registrations for a couple of months yet, but we wanted you to know a few things about the event as we feel sure you will not want to miss being part of this enjoyable event with fellow Vet golfers.

  • The date of the event is from Sunday the 6th November to Friday 11th November 2022.
  • And here’s the big thing. The cost will be just $330 (provided you register before 31/1/22) which includes 4 rounds of golf WITH A CART and the welcome function. The closing dinner is optional and the price will be known shortly.
  • We are using three magnificent golf courses in and around Mandurah which is an exciting tourist area and just 70 kms south of Perth – freeway all the way. (See attached photo)
  • Have a look at the courses we have selected.
  1. Meadow Springs Golf and Country Club  Meadow Springs Golf and Country Club
  2. Secret Harbour Golf Club  Secret Harbour Golf Club
  3. The wooded Mandurah Country Club. Mandurah Country Club
  • Golf events will be for Men and Women and options will be available for non-golfer partners.
  • We have negotiated excellent rates for accommodation and for transport to and from the Perth Airport to Mandurah with a low cost option for a rental car for your use. This will allow you to enjoy a visit to the Margaret River wine region and many more wonderful attractions in the South West of W.A. So why not make it a real holiday.

So to sum up, in November 2022 there awaits you a fun week of golf at excellent courses at prices that will appeal to you – to say nothing about the excellent camaraderie that Veteran Golfers are renown for.

Why not plan right now to be part of this fabulous Championship. If you would like to be sent an email advising when the registration website is open please send your details to  admin@avguchampionship2022.com.au and we will be in touch.

November 2022 – the place to be is Mandurah in Western Australia.

 

 

REMINDER – LOW HANDICAP IN EACH GROUP IS GROUP CAPTAIN and assumes the responsibility for Pace of Play and not hitting up on group in front.

Pace of Play

The STVGA has adopted the “ready golf philosophy”. Players are encouraged to comply with the following guidelines,

  • If you are ready to play a shot and it is safe to do so, then play.
  • Shorter hitters playing first from the tee or fairway if longer hitters would endanger the group in front.
  • Hitting a shot before helping someone to look for a lost ball.
  • Marking scores upon immediate arrival at the next tee, except that the first player to tee off marks their card immediately after teeing off
  • player has the option to drop the ball in the vicinity of where the ball is lost or out of bounds (including the nearest fairway area), under a two-stroke penalty
  • If a group fails to keep pace on the course and loses one, clear fairway it should signal the group following to pass.

Hitting up on preceding group

  • Endangering fellow golfers by hitting up on them is unacceptable – don’t do it.
  • Playing ready golf decreases the likelihood of this occurring. However, we are all responsible for erring on the side of caution when hitting any shot towards the preceding group.
  • Any errant shot that has the potential to hit a fellow player must be called, “FORE” at the earliest opportunity.