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CLUB NEWS

Friday 4 October 2024

Dear members,

GOLF

The Men's Match Committee AGM is scheduled for next Saturday, October 12th. Following the meeting, we will have a 4BBB competition. This day is also the final round for the men's eclectic competition.

The AJ Jones Mixed Foursomes and Men's Foursomes Championships are approaching. Click on the links below to download the entry forms.

AJ Jones Mixed Foursomes - Sunday 13th October
Men's Foursomes - Sunday 27th October

CAR PARK

The asphalting works are complete! The car park will be reopened tomorrow and the 3rd hole will be back to being played as a par 5.

The line marking still needs to be done, so the car park may need to be closed for a day in the near future for those works to take place, but the disruption will be minimal.

HERITAGE COMMITTEE

Did you know? The first golf course on Phillip Island, established around 1910, was located on a former racecourse (horseracing) at the corner of Ventnor Road and Pyramid Rock Road, now beneath a koala reserve. Despite minimal construction, the course featured distinctive two-metre-high posts marking each hole, a reminder to the early days of golf on the Island, where the love of the game outweighed the need for a perfectly manicured course.

COURSE

A Westernport Water main line burst on the 7th tee yesterday. The pipe has been repaired but there is significant damage to the tee. Tomorrow will be played from the front section of the tee.

As a part of the intensive green renovation program, the front 9 will be closed on Monday 7th October and the back 9 on Tuesday 8th October.

YODO

John Hammon (aka Happy) is, once again, organising this years YODO competition. The first men's qualifying round will be played on Saturday 19th October.

Your best stableford score over all the qualifying rounds will be used as your score towards the final. The best 18 scores qualify for the final, plus last year's winner in both men's and ladies to make up the 19 finalists. The entry fee is $20 and this must be paid prior to playing your first qualifying round.

GOLF CLUB DONATIONS

Some of our new junior members have reached out looking for used golf equipment. As such, the Club is seeking donations of ladies second hand golf club, bags and buggies that are in reasonable condition. Please see Lesley in the Golf Shop if you have something suitable to donate.

ROB DAVISON

Rob Davison, Club stalwart and friend to many is in hospital at the moment having a number of health issues checked out. I know you will all wish him well and a speedy recovery especially as he turns 80 on Monday. Happy Birthday Robbo!

Whilst Rob is recuperating, Mark Reid is co-ordinating the next South Gippy Vet's event at Leongatha on Monday week (14 October). It is the 1st round of the Vets Sth Gippy Championship - shotgun start teeing off at 9 am.

If you are intending to play please immediately let Mark know by either text, phone or email (Phone - 0467 000 456; email - sbaypi@gmail.com). If you are going to hire a cart you should book direct at Leongatha Golf Club and let Mark know especially if someone is going to share the cart with you. Likewise, if you are taking a passenger in your own cart please advise Mark.

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

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