30th September 2019
News Archive
26th September 2019
100th Annual Tournament ~ Dinner
This year marks the Warragul Country Club’s 100th Annual Tournament. There are not many clubs around that have achieved such a milestone, so this year we will be having a Tournament Dinner to celebrate. We encourage all members to book a table and come along for the evening. Seats are limited so make sure you book online through clicking on the image above.
We are pleased to announce that along with our Master of Ceremonies Craig Willis, we have managed to secure three fantastic guest speakers for the night.
Mike Clayton (Professional Golfer & Renowned Course Designer)
He had a very successful amateur career which included the 1978 Australian Amateur, and the Victorian Amateur in 1977 and 1981. He turned professional in 1981, the same year he joined the Australian Tour. He won his first tour event one year later and would win six more times between then and 1994. Clayton played on the European Tour from 1982 to 2000.
Clayton is now a golf course architect, partnering with 2006 U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy to create the firm Ogilvy Clayton Cocking Mead Golf Course Design. Clayton designed or was involved in the design of Barnbougle Dunes in Bridport, Tasmania.
Kathie Shearer (Media centre manager major tournaments 30 + years) (Bobs wife)
Kathie Shearer has ran media centres at Aussie golf tournaments for years. But it was in Thailand in 1998, when a young Tiger Woods REFUSED to give a press conference, that became a defining moment in her career. Woods said: “I don’t f***ing have to.”
Trevor Herden ~ (Director of Tournaments, Golf Australia)
Herden has seen it all during his time running and directing golf tournaments. It’s a largely behind-the-scenes role but it’s a task that usually only receives attention when things go wrong. Fortunately Herden has all three qualities. The Australian Open and Women’s Australian Open are his primary moments to shine, while Herden has the experience of three years spent in the US to call upon as well as the savvy diplomacy that comes from caddieing for a time. Tempestuous weather, tempestuous golf courses and tempestuous players – it’s not a job for the fainthearted.
25th September 2019
WORLD HANDICAP SYSTEM UPDATES
For those that are interested in the World Handicapping system, and how things are going to change in 2020, please click on the links provided for more information.
Letter from Golf Australia
Full regulations for Australia
23rd September 2019
Ellis Tinker Mixed Canadian
Entries now open for the Ellis Tinker Mixed Canadian Foursomes to be held on Sunday October 13th.
Please note: it will be a 12pm Multi Tee start, not an 11:00am as in Programme book.
16th September 2019
2019 Men's Singles Matchplay ~ Draw now available
The entry list is now available for this years Men’s Summer Matchplay. A draw iwill be populated once entries close on Friday 20th September at 6pm.
First Round: To be played by 29th September
Second Round: To be played by 13th October
Third Round: To be played by 27th October
Q/Finals: To be played by 10th November
Semi Finals: To be played by 17th November
Final: To be played on 24th November (unless competitiors are involved in Club Championship Finals)
Please pay close attention to the Conditions of Play below, especially the rules around matches FINAL DAYS
Conditions of Play: The player listed on top of the draw sheet should normally take responsibility for initiating contact to arrange the match. However, there is nothing wrong with any player making contact with their opponent
( Contact numbers can be found looking under members >members directory of the homepage.)
The draw lists a Final Day for each round including the final. Competitors should arrange to play their match on or prior to this date. Should the match not be played by the Final Day, the player who presents themselves at the Pro-shop ready to play between 11.30am 12.00 midday will be awarded the match if their opponent does not show.
If both players present themselves ready to play, the match will take place thereafter, otherwise the next round opponent will be awarded a walkover.
If the match is still tied after 18 holes the game continues as sudden death from the first hole, until a hole is won. Strokes are taken using the Match Index. Players may mutually agree to re-convene the match if there is insufficient light or other unforeseen circumstances.
In the event that a match is stopped before its conclusion by a cancellation of play, if less than 6 holes have been completed, the match will be cancelled, the score disregarded and the match replayed at a later date.The result must be recorded on the results sheet on the Notice Board at the conclusion of the match.
– The player’s daily handicap used will be the one available from the Pro-shop on the day of play.
– Matchplay event using the Match Index from the scorecard to determine holes where strokes are given. The player with the higher handicap is given a stroke(s) on the holes listed on Match Index equal to the difference the two player’s handicaps. For example if Player A is off 10 and player B off 22, player B is given a stroke on the holes marked as 1 to 12 on the Match Index.
