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CLUB NEWS

Friday 19 July 2024

Dear members,

OUR CAFE

As members would be aware, the Club recently advertised for expressions of interest from persons to run/manage/operate our café.

We received several impressive proposals, including some from our own Club members. However, after careful consideration, the Board has decided that managing the café internally is the best approach for the time being.

This decision allows food prices to be keenly priced and also offers greater flexibility for the Club to host all types of events. Additionally, to enhance service to members, it has been decided to trial opening

Kimbies on Saturdays. This will be reviewed over time and its continued operation will depend on patronage.

So say hi to Johnny and Kerrie who have been employed to run the cafe - they welcome the patronage of outside groups and non-members.

During winter the cafe will not open on Fridays, Sundays and Mondays. However the Golf Shop has snacks available and the Bar is able to provide pizzas, chips and dim sims.

The Board appreciates the time and effort from those who submitted proposals.

MEMBERS DRAW

Our next members draw will be held on Friday 26th July with a Christmas in July themed night.

The special night will be a three course meal for the same price as all our other member draws - $25.

Bookings can now be made online using the normal members booking portal. How to book:

1. Find the 'Members Draw' in the normal golf fixture for Friday 26^th July.
2. Find the table you would like to sit on and book yourself as you would normally for a round of golf. You can also add visitors to your booking.
3. You will then be prompted to pay for the meal online.
4. Your booking is complete.

If you have any dietary requirements, please contact the golf shop after you have made your booking.

Members can still call the golf shop to book but payment will be required over the phone at the time of booking.

LITHIUM BATTERIES

The Club received correspondence from Golf Australia today advising that a walk behind lithium battery spontaneously combusted, despite the battery not being charged or connected to the battery unit at the time.

While the charging of walk behind lithium batteries is no longer allowed at PIGC, we urge all members to be vigilant while they charge their batteries at home.

Click here to read more and to watch the CCTV footage of the event unfolding.

GARDEN BED

Now that the safety net on the 1st tee has been installed, the garden bed near the tee will be trimmed to waist height. This will involve removing some of the larger plants. This will be a first step in improving the line of sight for members approaching the 1st tee and for our ground staff when they cross the 1st fairway. After these works are undertaken, a further decision will be made on whether to retain the garden bed in its reduced form or remove it entirely.

MAINTENANCE SHED

Recently, there have been instances of members and the public entering the maintenance area where our ground staff are based, either walking or in their carts. There is heavy machinery in use in this area and it poses significant safety risks. For the safety of all, this area is OOB and we ask golfers and members of the public avoid this area.

FIREWOOD RAFFLE

Last chance to grab your tickets for your chance to win a trailer load of firewood! Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10 and can be purchased from the golf shop.

The winner will be announced at the members draw on Friday 26th July.

Please note: The wood will need to be collected from the golf club. A trailer can be provided to you to transport the wood.

Phillip Island Golf Club
www.pigc.com.au
34-44 Settlement Road, Cowes, VIC 3922

P: (03) 5952 1121
E: office@pigc.com.au