JUNE 2021 - Mbombela Golf Club

MBOMBELA GOLF CLUB – MONTHLY NEWSLETTER JUNE 2021

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(013) 744-0952

This is our members’ newsletter, so let us know some interesting facts, laughs, contentious issues or whatever.

JUNE 2021

Wow, we have just moved into the last month of this financial year and can only appreciate what we have achieved to date. Last year at this time we were closed due to the global Covid-19 pandemic and were really in the unknown, with regards to our future as a club and the economic environment we would find ourselves in.

We have manged to get ourselves through the pandemic and can proudly say that we are financially stable and in the position to do some exciting upgrades to the course. The first will be an extensive tee-levelling and upgrade project, which we believe will totally transform and improve our golfing experience. This project is well overdue and will cause some interruption in play, however we will be in a position to keep playing during this process apart from the first two days and know that the outcome will be well received by the members and guests.

Following extensive communication and research with industry leaders the following program was approved and resolved by the management committee, and we ask if members and corporates would like to assist and sponsor towards this exciting project, to please look out for the project mailer that will be distributed out:

1. Current Club and Senior Tees will be sprayed with Fusillade Forte 12th & 13th July

In order to kill off all grass on these playing areas

2. Sod Cutting and removal of grass on the tee box complex 26th & 27th July

(at this stage we will move all play to the red course layout - old ladies tees)

3. Multi-drain contractors to arrive and will carry out a Rota-diiron and 2nd – 5th August

Lazer box levelling of the teeing areas (Course will be closed Mon 2 + Tues 3 Aug)

4. Sprig laying of Princess 77 Bermuda Grass and Seeding of Yukon Cynodon

5. Crop Covering and Germination of Seed 7-14 days

6. First Cut and Top dress +- 4 weeks

7. First play 6-8 weeks

8. Return to carry out same above process on the red course – old ladies tees November

As mentioned earlier we are in the final month of the financial year and therefore subscriptions will become due in the coming months. A dedicated mailer was distributed to the members on Wednesday via e-mail and invoices have been sent out by Cindy. Please look out for these mails – check your spam/junk mails as well – as there is again free rounds available for the early bird payers. As mentioned in this communication, through the members support and dedication we have been able to take the club to where it is today, and for this we are truly grateful.

On that point, I want to thank all the members and corporates who played, sponsored and contributed to the 53rd playing of the Jock of the Bushveld tournament. It was another enjoyable and financially viable tournament and our appreciation and thanks go out to the Jock Committee who put this all together.

In closing, I wish to update the members in regards to the Pro-Shop matter. Following various correspondence between the parties, which members have been previously updated on, the matter has now been set-down for the 12th of August. As in prior communication, should any member wish to discuss the matter or get further clarity, please contact me or a management committee member.

I eagerly look forward to the busy time ahead and hope to see you all on the course using one of your free rounds.

Cheers for now, happy golfing and keep it on the fairways


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Club, Course and Grounds

The recent hail storm was well received although it did cause some damage on and around the course. While very rare to encounter at this time of the year, I do believe the added nitrogen and rainfall will assist us greatly with the grass coverage into the later part of the winter months.

Members and Guests are reminded that all social distancing practices must be adhered to and the wearing of masks in a public area is mandatory. Our Covid-Wise phrase is that of SAFE, SANITISED and SPACED and we encourage all members, staff and visitors to apply these principles especially with the announced 3rd wave.

Members are reminded to download the Club Master and Social Spotlight Apps for their smart devices. These apps give you access to a host of information as well as the capabilities to do bookings, check-ins, account related transactions and various other club related tasks all in the ease of your hand.

Following the success of the Rugby World Cup Fanpark, we will be hosting the FANPARK for the British & Irish Lions tour. The opening game for the Fanpark will be Wednesday 14th of July and the remaining games of the tour will all be televised on the big screen in the Sand Bar area.

Golf News

The Individual and Betterball Knock-outs entry lists are available on the notice board and members are asked to enter their details on the relevant list and are encouraged to partake in these match play tournaments. The draw will take place on Wednesday

The Winter Club Champs entry forms are out and available. This fun and enjoyable event will take place on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 July. The Saturday round will include free entry into the British & Irish Lions Rugby Fan Park following your round.

The Winter Champs will be the last time that we play from the white markers until the new tee complexes are opened. As mentioned, we will be moving all golf to the red markers at the start of this project and therefore your red course handicap will be used when playing and must be selected when entering your scores on the HNA system.

The Golf RSA slope and course rating team were out recently rerating the course to confirm that the clubs course difficulty and slope rating are correct. We are still awaiting the results from the re-rating and will advise and update the members as soon as we receive them.

Estate News

As per the recent correspondence distributed, please take note that nobody will be permitted on the golf course during the below times unless they are playing golf and have registered in the reception:

Summer: 1 September to 31 March, from 06h30 to 18h00 Winter: 1 April to 31 August, from 07h00 to 17h00

Please be aware that these times are the rules and not guidelines and are in place, above all, for your safety. Please adhere to these times to avoid any possible conflict or contact with either golfers or course managers.

Homeowners are reminded that the kitchen does take-aways and home deliveries on the estate. Orders can be phone into the club at 013 744-0952 or placed via sms or whatsapp to 0833873147

Please remember that if you are walking your dog, to do so in off golfing times and to always keep them leashed.

Please adhere to the speed restriction on the estate and allow for enough time prior to your tee off to enter the gate and arrive on time for your game.


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Sand Bar & Bistro

With a relaxed vibe on the deck of the golf clubhouse overlooking the town, it’s a perfect place to fill your tummy.

Upcoming Events:

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY YTD 2019/20

Members 18 Holes 610 723 742 770 518 969 790 679 710 761 437 7709 5764

Season Ticket 654 620 421 367 297 378 377 275 291 291 221 4192 2451

Members 9 Holes 171 204 121 136 135 146 190 165 203 156 137 1764 2486

Visitors 18 Holes 539 709 731 641 704 951 729 480 585 634 431 7134 4689

Visitors 9 Holes 352 346 294 320 286 391 506 313 277 370 261 3716 1013

Golf Days 0 0 0 140 400 200 0 100 0 100 1012 1952 4446

TOTAL ROUNDS 2326 2602 2309 2374 2340 3035 2592 2012 2066 2312 2499 26467 20849

ROUNDS 2020/21

Saturday 5th of June Club Comp – HI-Q NELSPRUIT

Wednesday 9th of June Club Comp – DISTELL

Friday 11th of June Pumas Amateur Rugby Golf Day

Saturday 12th of June Club Comp – MRA INSURANCE

Wednesday 16th of June Youth Day – Club Comp

Friday 18th of June Sian Cross Fundraiser Golf Day

Saturday 19th of June Club Comp – ROOIKAT

Wednesday 23rd of June Club Comp – SUBARU NELSPRUIT

Saturday 26th of June Club Comp - EMNOTWENI

Wednesday 30th of June Club Comp - TBA

Golf Quote for the Month

“A golfer is someone with hoof and mouth disease. He hoofs it all day

and mouths it all night”

-Will Rogers-

GRILLED CHILLI & GARLIC PRAWNS

Sauce: 2 red chillies very finely chopped 5 cloves garlic crushed ¾ cup olive oil ¼ cup lemon juice with zest of lemon

Combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan and simmer for five minutes

Prawns: 24 large prawns 200g butter 2 tsp crushed garlic olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp chopped chilli salt & black pepper

In a large frying pan, heat the butter and bit of olive oil before adding the garlic, lemon juice and chilli. Sauté for a minute to let the flavours come out. Add the prawns. Sauté the prawns for five minutes, turning, until cooked. Add the sauce to the pan, season and mix well.

Serve immediately Serves 4

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BOOK VIA THE APP


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Out and About & Social Media

This section is for the member’s funnies and interesting stories. Please send them to me or pass on the message to ensure we can all have a little chuckle with them, never at them……………….

New Bent Grass Nursery green that will soon be used to sod out invasive foreign grass on the course greens

Hail Damage on the 9th Green and Putting Green

New Members

The club would like to welcome the proposed new members to Mbombela Golf Club. The names of the following applicants will be put forward at the next meeting:

We hope to see you supporting the club that we all have come to love

CURRENT MEMBERSHIP BASE

MEMBERS PAYING OFF MONTHLY ARE REMINDED THAT SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE TO BE PAID UP IN FULL BY END APRIL EACH YEAR INCLUDING AFFILIATION & HANDICAP FEES

Member Type Sal Lastname Firstname Gender Member Type Sal Lastname Firstname Gender

Country Full Member - Men

Mr. FISHER BRANDON JASON M Mr. PIETERSE GARETH DWAIN M

Full Member (19-29) Remote Men

Mr. ELOFF JACOBUS PHILIPPUS M Mr. WEIRICH ERIC M


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The Winners’ Circle

LIVE RESULTS AVAILABLE ON THE SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT APP

Sunday 2nd May 2021 JOCK OPEN 36 Gross Winner: Eddie Wilken 144 gross Sponsored by: NKP CONSULTANTS 36 Gross R/up: Neville Meyer 146 gorss Monday 3rd May 2021 JOCK MONDAY Winners: Neil Muller & Koot Bekker 48 pts Sponsored by: ROOIKAT Runner up: Andre Malan & Daniel Coetzer 47 pts 3rd: Peter Daffue & Jakes Potgieter 45 pts Tuesday 4th May 2021 JOCK TUESDAY Winners: At Willers 40 pts Sponsored by: Hi-Q NELSPRUIT Runner Up: Mike Graham 39 pts oco Ladies B.B.S Winners: Michelle Higgo & Ansie Huyser 48 pts Runner Up: Daleen Slabbert & Dalene Minnaar 45 pts Wednesday 5th May 2021 JOCK WEDNESDAY A-Div Winner Mikhail Pheiffer 42 pts Sponsored by: DISTELL & COCA COLA Runner Up Bonita Henrico 39 pts B-Div Winner Ian Rothman 42 pts Runner Up Dan Frater 41 pts

Thursday 6th May 2021 JOCK THURSDAY Gross Winner Thomas Hattingh 70 gross Sponsored by: Renasa A-Div Winner Le Roux de Beer 41 pts Runner Up Sean Middleton 39 pts co B-Div Winner JJ van Rensburg 41 pts Runner Up Daniel Coetzer 40 pts co

Friday 7th May 2021 JOCK FRIDAY Gross Winner Bonito Henrico 73 gross Sponsored by: HINO MBOMBELA A-Div Winner Toby Mnisi 40 pts co Runner Up Peter Mhaule 40 pts co B-Div Winner Nidene Stapelberg 41 pts co Runner Up Warren Morgan 41 pts co

Saturday 8th May 2021 JOCK SATURDAY Gross Winner Anton Steenkamp 70 gross Sponsored by: SA BREWERIES LOWVELD A-Div Winner Angelo Sebastian 42 pts Runner Up Herman Potgieter 41 pts co B-Div Winner Christo van Rooyen 45 pts Runner Up Duncan Morgan 44 pts

Wed Club Comp 12.05.2021 B.B.S 1st Peet Rabie & Danie Bezuidenhout 47 pts Sponsored by: Hi-Q NELSPRUIT 2nd Chalmers Pagiwa & Ronald Ncube 46 pts

3rd Denise West & Helen Wolfaard 44 pts co

Sat Club Comp 15.05.2021 I.P.S 1st Jaco Potgieter 42 pts Sponsored by: SUBARU NELSPRUIT 2nd Arthur Douglass 40 pts 3rd Selby Madonsela 37 pts

Wed Club Comp 19.05.2021 I.P.S 1st Andy Cason 43 pts oco Sponsored by: ROOIKAT 2nd Dandre Neumeyer 43 pts oco

3rd Cecelia Abraham 40 pts oco

Sat Club Comp 23.05.2021 B.B.S 1st Joggie Badenhorst & Arthur Moolman 46 pts Sponsored by: MRA INSURANCE 2nd Johan Ferreira & Beon Stander 45 pts 3rd Ettiene Carey & Vernon Buckingham 44 pts oco

Wed Club Comp 26.05.2021 I.P.S 1st Dandre Neumeyer 42 pts Sponsored by: DISTELL 2nd Paul Greyvenstein 41 pts 3rd Corrie van Niekerk 38 pts oco

Sat Club Comp 29.05.2021 B.B.S 1st Henk Gerber & Koot Bekker 49 pts Sponsored by: Mbombela GC 2nd Christo van Rooyen & Beon Stander 48 pts

3rd Cor Viljoen & Dewald Strydom 45 pts oco

CONGRATULATIONS AND WELL PLAYED


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Joker Draw

DATE NO DRAWN NAME VALUE DRAWN CARD

12 May 2021 16 Mandla Mkhabela R21 640 10 of Hearts

19 May 2021 10 Beon Stander R22 620 4 of Spades

26 May 2021 68 Paul Greyvenstein R23 365 2 of Clubs

02 June 2021 141 Bennie van Niekerk R24 400 7 of Diamonds

24 CARDS REMAIN DRAW EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT PRIZE-GIVING

Play Better Golf

NORMAL CHIP FROM A BARE LIE

With the golf course hardening up as we move into the winter months, you might come across a bare lie chip shop. This should not

frighten you, but with making a few simple set up changes and with a sensible club selection the shot can be played confidently.

Step 1- Back Foot Address – Position the ball opposite your right foot and square up the blade. Align slightly left to target and

push your weight on to your left side. Grip lightly

Step 2- Putting Backswing- Play the stroke with a putting action. The backswing is short and controlled, and your wrists must

remain firm. Keep your weight on the left side.

Step 3- Downward Blow- Strike down on the ball firmly, ensuring you hit it before the ground. Make sure you keep your hands

ahead of the ball at impact and don’t break your wrists.

Step 4- Stiff-arm follow through- Because you’re chipping with a long putting action your follow through should be short and

your wrists rigid. Your swing length varies with distance of shot.

The Rule Book

Play the ball as it lies, play the course as you find it, and if you cannot do either, do what is fair.

But to do what is fair, you need to know the Rules of Golf.

Rule 17.1d Relief for Ball in Penalty Area If a player's ball is in a penalty area, including when it is known or virtually certain to be in a penalty area even though not found,

the player has these relief options, each for one penalty stroke:

(1) Stroke-and-Distance Relief. The player may play the original ball or another ball from where the previous stroke was made

(see Rule 14.6).

(2) Back-On-the-Line Relief. The player may drop the original ball or another ball (see Rule 14.3) in a relief area that is based

on a reference line going straight back from the hole through the estimated point where the original ball last crossed the

edge of the penalty area

• Reference Point: A point on the course chosen by the player that is on the reference line and is farther from the hole than

the estimated point (with no limit on how far back on the line):

o In choosing this reference point, the player should indicate the point by using an object (such as a tee).

o If the player drops the ball without having chosen this point, the reference point is treated as being the point on the

line that is the same distance from the hole as where the dropped ball first touched the ground.

• Size of Relief Area Measured from Reference Point: One club-length, but with these limits:

• Limits on Location of Relief Area:

o Must not be nearer the hole than the reference point, and

o May be in any area of the course except the same penalty area, but

o If more than one area of the course is located within one club-length of the reference point, the ball must come to

rest in the relief area in the same area of the course that the ball first touched when dropped in the relief area.

https://www.randa.org/en/rog/2019/rules/the-rules-of-golf/rule-14#14-6

https://www.randa.org/en/rog/2019/rules/the-rules-of-golf/rule-14#14-3


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Yellow Penalty Area Red Penalty Area

Rainfall

Happy Endings

NELSPRUIT (013) 492-0220

RAINFALL 2018/19

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE

RAINFALL (mm) 0 21 6 51 33 98 103 61 18 79 9 4 483

RAINFALL 2019/20


RAINFALL (mm) 0 4 39 52 116 87 110 99 131 117 0 26 781

RAINFALL 2020/21


RAINFALL (mm) 6 4 9 72 46 84 203 241 89 6 5 765

RAINFALL - MBOMBELA GOLF CLUB

To end……… The only thing in life achieved without effort … is failure.

Cheers for now, good golfing and……keep it on the fairway!!!!

JUNE 2021 - Mbombela Golf Club

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