June, 2017 Monthly archive
Gold Course Competition
We wish to advise Members, weekly competition can be played on the Gold Course as part of the main competition of the day. For example a member choosing to play… Read More
Men’s Foursomes Championship Final
Round 2 was played in consistent weather conditions across the full field on Saturday. Cold & Windy! The final and Foursomes Championship was not decided until the 2nd last group for the day… Read More
Men’s Eclectic Competition.
The first Men’s Eclectic Competition for 2017 is now complete. Congratulations to our nett winner, Ray Bannister with nett 42 and a clear winner leading for most the competition. The… Read More
Rules Answer
Question A player, believing his tee shot might be lost or out of bounds, plays a provisional ball. His provisional ball is struck in the same direction as the original… Read More
Gavin Will Be Doing Thursday Presentations
Members please note that Gavin will be doing the Thursday presentations in the Clubhouse on Thursday 29th June 2017, for those who wish to pop in to farewell him. It… Read More
Captain’s Trophy 2017
The Captain’s Trophy is a popular event on the annual calendar, entries are now open in the Golf Shop and close on Saturday 29th July. The event is an Honour… Read More
25th Golf Shop Anniversary Wrap Up
127 Members and guests were welcomed for lunch to celebration the 25th Golf Shop Anniversary on Sunday 25th June 2017. 115 golfers braved the weather, teeing off in bitterly cold… Read More
Men’s Matchplay Championship
First off Saturday morning to contest this years Matchplay Championship over 36 holes was Adrian Smith (and caddie Kent Davis, looking dapper in his Christmas in June ensemble) up against… Read More
Member Name Badges
We have been requested to organise name badges for Members. These are great for those who often attend social events, bridge events, inter-club and/or pennant events. Below is a sample… Read More
Queens Birthday Honour For Member Nathaniel White
Congratulations to Nathaniel White who was recently featured in the Mornington Peninsula Leader Newspaper. Newspaper extract below: The region’s first qualified winemaker is being toasted for his service to the… Read More
Course Work This Week
Dusting of Greens On Monday the course staff lightly dusted the greens with sand, which is critical in diluting thatch as it accumulates. Thatch is the intermingled layer of living… Read More
Women’s Matchplay and Red Course Index.
The Golf Committee are pleased to announce a new Index for all Women’s Matchplay at The Flinders Golf Club and also a revised Indexing of the Red Course. The revised… Read More
Tasting Notes
Sedgley & Sons Pinot Noir The grapes grow at our two acre vineyard at “Creadon Farm” 181 Coolart Road Hastings, Mornington Peninsula. The wine is an exclusive single vineyard cool… Read More
Preventative Maintenance
Thousands of dollars and countless man-hours can be poured into an effort to grow grass, only to see those efforts wasted with one pass of a poorly maintained mower. Tony… Read More