IGC LADIES 2017 OPENING OF SEASON

Weekday: Tuesday February 14

Weekend: Saturday February 18

Welcome to Golf in 2017!

• Jane Carter, President

• Joan James, Vice President

• Terri Williams, Captain

• Christine Poole, Vice Captain

• Julie Patterson

Social Committee

• Claire Steffensen, Pastoral Convenor

• Val Beer

• Judy Ure

• Sue Paterson, Weekend Ladies Convenor

Ladies Committee

• Hilary Yates

• Kim Levison

• Sue Balmer

• Sue Adams

• Tania Sherington

• Donna Leigh

Other Volunteers Library Ladies

• Phyl Pidcock

• Lyn Marshall

• Ann Neale

– Books accepted from 2008 onwards

– No hard-covers & in

good condition, please!

– Money raised goes to Charities

Tea Ladies

• Vicki Footes

• Ros Barrett

• Baiba Mikelsons

Social Events 2017

• Masters Monday – 9th April

• Wine & Dine (run by wine club-subcommittee

of Board)

• Possible Trivia Night

• Probable Melbourne Cup

Bridge & Mahjong • Charity Day March 13

• Duplicate bridge is held on the second

Monday of every month at 9.45am.

• Twice a year you can bring a guest, on

our Charity Day and on Visitor’s Day in

October

• Bridge lessons offered in late April—see

Ladies News

• Social Bridge and Mahjong can be

played at any time.

Events & Communication • Fixture Book: Honour Board, Special Events & Pennant dates - check conditions

of play

• All other events refer to website for updated information - Ladies News tab

• Next event is Gerry’s Tartan Day March 2

• Note Club Champs dates have changed

• Weekly announcements Tues @ 12:30 then posted on website & in locker room

• Ladies News tab on website

• Notices re Open Days from other clubs in folder in locker room

• Pls thank prize donors when you’re fortunate enough to win!

Charities 2017 •The Lady Musgrave Trust: provides safe & secure accom and

support for women facing critical homeless situations

homelessnesshttp://www.ladymusgravetrust.org.au/

•The Pyjama Foundation: foster children support

http://www.thepyjamafoundation.com/

•Second Chance Programme: raises money for homeless women

& children

https://secondchanceprogramme.com.au/

•McIntyre Centre: riding for the disabled

http://www.rda.asn.au/

Shot-gun starts and lunches • 10 luncheon events this year (one per month)

• Fixed price golf ($35 all inclusive) for shot-gun/luncheon events

• New Board directive: All Club special events are all-inclusive (Ladies’,

Men’s & Mixed)

• Special dietary requirements and lunch cancellations (if unable to

stay for lunch) accepted 48 hours in advance through Sandy

• Food & Beverage Manager aiming for high quality, “alternate drop”

plated lunches

• Option of 9 hole comp on Thursdays instead of luncheon event

Ladies

Opening

Day

1959

Referee Seminar

• Pam Langford and Wendy Eckett to

run a referee seminar on February 28.

– Expressions of interest page in circulation

– Will go out on course for 3 holes

Golf Programmes • Skills Clinics:

– Check website for clinics

• Ladies Let’s Golf:

– Golf Queensland initiative

– Craig Parker coaching

– Opportunity to attract new members

• Ambassador Program: expressions of interest sign-up page being

circulated for volunteers to be involved in:

– Meet & greet LLG after Level 4

– New members etiquette sessions—(e.g. 3 holes Tuesday @ 1:00,

Satur @ 3:30 pm)

Handicaps

• A grade: GA 0 - 18.4

• B grade: GA 18.5 - 30.4

• C grade: GA 30.5 - 45.4

• GA Handicap used for all Monthly Medals,

Honour Board and Special Events.

Pennants • Division 1: GA up to 16

• Division 2: GA up to 16

• Division 4: GA 10-22

• Division 6: GA 18-28

• Division 8 (old Interclub): 22-36

– Submit 6 single cards to be eligible

– Dates for Pennants season in fixture book

– Players are responsible for finding a caddy

– Uniform requests into Terri by Febr 21

Pennant Teams 2017

• Div 1 – Gennai Goodwin

– Mia Martin

– Lyndal Plant

– Jo Atkin

– Issy Simpson

• Div 2 – Yvonne Geis

– Philly Taylor

– Marie Phillips

– Sue Ellen Hopkins

– Jane MacDonnell

– Felicity Seeto

Manager: Di Holtam

Pennant Teams 2017

• Div 4 – Gayle Brown

– Susan Sharp

– Georgina Martin

– Christine Poole

– Margaret Walker

– Mary Burns

– Nina Fry

– Belinda Hogarth

– Suzie Stewart

Manager: Christine Poole

On the course

• Ground staff need time for maintenance--

tee-off times cannot start before 7:00.

• Check Local Rules every game!

• Charlie to give regular updates at Tuesday announcements

• Keep hydrated during these hot months!

On the course • Rake bunkers responsibly—bunker rakes left inside

bunker—head facing green/flag (demonstrate)

• Use sand in divots on fairways

• Pick up rubbish, and pull the odd weed!

• Be mindful of others

• In team events, when cancelling, text your playing

partners to let them know

On the course • 2017 Mantra: Be responsible for self!

• If time sheet isn’t open, check with Captain (not pro-shop

staff)

• Be aware of pace of play

• Carts: for safety & course care, follow signage and do not

park around greens. Yellow lines for carts to follow -esp Blue 4

to blue 5.

• When booking, always look at the side column to confirm

(see next slide)

Rules • R & A online rules course

– Prize for first to submit a 100% score!

– http://rulesacademy.randa.org/

• New R&A rule re ‘ball moving on green’ (flyer on noticeboard in locker room)

• Laminated “cheat-sheets” available

• R & A app for “on-course” rules

• Mobile phone policy

R & A app

IGC hole-in-one protocol • IGC awards the lucky member:

– Trophy (including the ball used to achieve the hole-in-one)

– Bottle of Champagne

– Hole-in-one brooch

– Announcement on website

• Please inform Pro-Shop & Ladies Captain (hole-in-one

& eagle)

• Eagle: brooch & champagne glass

Challenge Days

• IGC vs Brisbane: March 27 @ IGC

(timesheet opens soon)

• IGC vs Pymble: August 24 @ IGC

• IGC vs RQ: Oct 23 away

• IGC vs Killara: Oct 24-27 away

(expressions of interest)

From R & A Rules of Golf “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. Golf is played, for the most part, without the supervision

of a referee or umpire. The game relies on the integrity of the

individual to show consideration for other players and to abide by

the Rules. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined

manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times,

irrespective of how competitive they may be. This is the spirit of the

game of golf.”

Best wishes for a

wonderful year of golf, bridge and

all activities at IGC!