July, 2020 Monthly archive
Free Rules and Etiquette Session Via ZOOM
From time to time when playing golf, we all wonder if we are doing the right thing, for example: • My ball is in the drain or against a fence,… Read More
COVID Testing in Flinders
Community Announcement: A Flinders pop-up testing site is now available at the Flinders Civic Hall, 54-56 Cook Street, Flinders. It’s open today, Thursday 30 July through until Sunday 2 August…. Read More
Women’s News
Here we are, half way through our second lockdown. Before this happened, we were ready to begin a little socializing, plans were afoot to have lunch gatherings of 20 at… Read More
Handicapping of Scores
Dear Members, As you are no doubt aware, Golf Australia advised recently that ‘Club Competitions must not be conducted, but handicapping of scores through non-contact means is allowed’ Our Golf… Read More
Weekly Results: Week Ending Sunday July 19th
Each week, we will list all of our Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday competition winners as well as an update on any special events that have taken place over the last… Read More
Motorised Cart Update
Golf Australia has been advocating to the Victorian Government in relation to the use of motorised carts for people with a medical certificate . We can advise that golf carts… Read More
Competitions Suspended
We have received advise from the Victorian Department of Health via Golf Australia that, ‘Club competitions must not be conducted’. Unfortunately until we receive further notice from Golf Australia… Read More
Prevent Injuries- Suitable Shoes for Winter Conditions
Please be aware there have been some falls due to slippery conditions in this year of record rainfall. It is strongly recommended that you wear golf shoes with spikes,… Read More
Vale Notice – Mary Edith Holland
It is with much sadness we inform members of the passing of Mrs. Mary Holland. (10 February 1930 – 12 July 2020). Mary and her husband Fred moved from Glen… Read More
Josh Shaw Re-Signs 5 Year Contract
The Flinders Golf Club is delighted to announce that Josh Shaw (Shaw Golf) has re-signed as our Golf Services Management Company for the next 5 years. Starting as a PGA… Read More
From the Golf Committee: Explanation of handicapping in mixed event of different tees
Mixed events being played from different tees has again raised questions regarding the handicapping. At Flinders, prior to the start of 2020, mixed events played off blue tees for the… Read More
Cart Restrictions and Playing in Pairs
Dear Members, Golf Australia has directed that hire equipment, including golf clubs, pull buggies, and/ or golf carts, should not be made available for hire under any circumstances, to those… Read More
Golf Course Guidance During COVID 19: Updated July 8th 2020
General Following the Premier’s press conference and statement yesterday and the reinstatement of “Stay at Home” restrictions in Metropolitan Melbourne, from midnight on Wednesday 8 July 2020 for a period… Read More
COVID 19 Update – Tuesday 7th July
This afternoon, Premier Daniel Andrews announced some significant changes to restrictions across the state that take effect from 11:59pm on Wednesday 8 July 2020. A return to “Stay at Home”… Read More