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

30th June 2017
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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

30th June 2017
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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

30th June 2017
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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

29th June 2017

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

28th June 2017
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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

27th June 2017

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

26th June 2017

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

24th June 2017
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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

23rd June 2017

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

21st June 2017

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

21st June 2017

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

19th June 2017
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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

14th June 2017

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

13th June 2017