Captain's Corner
Spring is about to "sprung" but don't hold your breath just yet - there could still be some "life" in good old Winter yet - warmer days are upon us though and the buds are showing on the trees and flowers – quick update on the course
Greens
Greens are doing well with the last of the Winter treatments complete – no problems thus far – we will resume cutting early in the mornings shortly (week-ends) so that the playing surface is consistence for those playing in the afternoons
Repair your and other pitch marks
Tee Boxes
All Tee Boxes have been scarified and treated for the growing season – there will be some fine pebbles on the Tee Boxes – apologies for this but will "blend-in" once the growth kicks in
Still looking for Sponsorship for the benches on the Tee Boxes – call the office or speak with Mike Irwin.
Repair divot marks, especially on the short holes – if you take a Caddie please ensure that he/she does their bit in this area
Fairways
Fairways were recently scarified creating some bare patches – this was necessary to even-out areas – all other "valley" and bare areas will be treated as soon as the growing season kicks in –for now placing with continue but the committee is looking at this as we seem to be a few of the clubs still allowing this
We are working on the problems at the 5th Hole and will keep you updated – this matter is being handled at the highest possible level with ALL stakeholders involved
A big thank you to all those who are using sand bags and repairing divots – much appreciated – if you take a Caddie please ensure that he/she has a sand bag AND USES IT
Bunkers
Bunkers playing well – program underway to replace sand in problem Bunker – once this is completed a sifting process will begin to remove stones and pebbles – please bear with us in this regard - stones close to your ball may be remove WITHOUT penalty – PS: this is a local rule
Rake Bunkers and ensure that your Caddie also does this
Water Management
Plenty of this commodity around – watering of the Fairways and surrounding areas will begin in ernest shortly
Tree and Gardens
Garden areas look great – any donation for 100 liter trees or and shrubs will be appreciated – please assist
New Members
Welcome to those new members – those who I have not as yet met I am looking forward to officially welcoming you shortly
We are looking for new members so get your friends and family to join NOW – speak to Ian about great discounts
Board Events
Most matches are on track – if you have gone past the "due date" to play your match please get this done urgently
Just a reminder that the first six winners at Monthly Medal competitions go through to the Healy Finals to be played on 14th November – 36 Holes
Dress Code
ADHERING TO THE DRESS CODE – kindly assist us with this – information also available from the Office and on the Notice Board
A gentle reminder to ALL VISITORS to ensure that you are appropriately dressed
General
Happy Birthday greetings for September members – have a great one
Pro-Shop – Mark and his team at the CMR Pro-Shop are looking forward provide you with some great deal – speak to him NOW
Mark is also organizing a Nigh Golf – 1st October 2010 – speak to him for details
Catering and Half-Way house – a general increase (the first since Kevin took over the catering some three years ago) in prices – great to see that this was welcomed without too much fuss – thank you
Caddy – please take one caddy per 4 Ball and ensure the up keep of the course by making sure he/she uses a sand bag
Yours in golf
Jeff
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