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Shoretalk Friday 29th November 2013

Topic: Newsletter

                                                                                
Hi Guest,
 
North Shore Golf Club Match Play Champions 2013
Junior winner Alex Jang pictured below beat Paul Ost in a hard fought final.
 
  
C Grade winner Bruce Ormiston pictured here defeated James Begovic.
Bruce has been in the winner’s circle earlier this year and caps his year over another multi winner in James.
 
                                              
 
Golf at NSGC during Interprovincial
There is limited golf for 9 holes during the Interprovincial at NSGC however this is strictly for 9 holes only, members are not permitted to book another 9 holes later on the same day. Also note that the course will be closed on Saturday the 7th December, members are invited to come and watch the semi and final of the Interprovincial and view the best golfers in New Zealand.
 
Champions of Champions
The boys showed a strong representation at Redwood Park on Sunday, Mark Hutson finished a very creditable second with 144 after the two rounds. Samuel Chae finished 3rd in the intermediates and Alex Jang finished 2nd after two rounds. As a team NSGC fashioned a 3rd place behind Omaha and Gulf Harbour, great effort guys.
The ladies representing NSGC played at Muriwai for the Champions of Champions, were Annette Muir (Silver), Christina Tiang (Bronze), Karen Dye, Susan Hamilton (Veterans) and Chris Lang 9 hole. The team finished down the placings, Muriwai took out the Rosebowl.
 
Final Mixed Canadian Foursomes for 2013 results
The warmest day of summer so far greeted a large field that also produced some excellent scoring. The overall winners of the best 3 or 4 stableford rounds and Grant Hogan Trophy were Chris Utton and Lynne Gibbs, pictured below. This differs from the winners announced on the day, Golf Operations apologises for this, as the trophy is for the best 3 of 4 rounds not the best 4 rounds combined.
Moving forward the Dot Golf Next Generation system installed in February 2013 will have the four rounds loaded in for 2014 as one tournament rather than individual rounds, this will also allow progress reports for members to view on line. Chris and Lynn also shared the round of the day with 43 points winning on a count back from Clara Oh and Eui Suk Hwang.
 
                                          
 
Appleby Developments sponsor the Mixed Canadian Foursomes event and announced at prize giving that they will continue to support the event in 2014; North Shore Golf Club place on record our appreciation to Graham Murphy and John Kendrick for the ongoing sponsorship of this popular event.
The first round for 2014 is scheduled for the 9th February.
 
Closing Day 2013
Sign Up sheets are in the foyer for the end of season Closing Day.
Please note that the start time differs from the programme. The starting hooter will sound at 12.30pm not 12.45pm. Happy hour and BBQ will start at 11.30am.
A reminder that the entry fee is $5 per player or $40 per team
 
Pennant Team Signup Sheets final call
In the Men’s locker room, the signup sheets for members to register their interest for the 2014 North Harbour Pennant season. Pennant golf is ideal for those wishing to experience competitive golf in a team environment. To represent North Shore Golf Club is both an honour and a privilege, so it’s time to hone your skills and test yourself against the best other clubs have to offer.
A name will be drawn from the signup sheets for a dozen Titliest Pro V balls to a member who puts his name up and is chosen and must represent the club for Pennants for 2014.
 
House Keeping
Change of Class of Membership
Subject to the provisions of this Rule any Member may, by written application to the General Manager made no later than tomorrow the 30th day of November, change his or her membership to that of any other class of membership (having lesser playing rights) for which he or she is eligible, and the change will take effect on the 1st day of January following the application. Any Member may at any time make application to have his or her status changed to a class of membership having greater playing rights and the Board may in its absolute discretion approve, decline or defer the application.
 
Resignation of Members
Any Member may resign from the Club by giving written notice to the General Manager not later than the 30th day of November in any year. Unless the notification is received by that date the Member will be liable to pay the next year’s subscription and dues together with any other charges which may have accrued due to the Club. Remember on this one, resignation still allows you playing rights until 31st December.
 
Veteran Status
Any Member who has attained the age of sixty five (65) years and has been a Full Member for a total period of not less than 25 years is eligible for Veteran status. Up to a maximum of five years as a full playing (or equivalent) member of another Golf Club affiliated to New Zealand Golf Incorporated may be taken into account as part of the qualifying period of 25 years. In the case of a woman who was an associate or mid week Member of the Club prior to or during 1984 the total period of such associate or mid week membership must be taken into account in calculating the qualifying period of 25 years. Notification of a change to veteran status subject to the above conditions being met, is required by written notice to the General Manager, prior to 30th day of November.
 
Fiji / Samoa Escape Twilight 26th November Results
Prue East and Susan Hamilton shared winning Division 1 with 17 points, Jenny Hamlin won Division 2 with 23 points. Paul Williams won Division 2 with a remarkable 24 points, lucky draw was not struck.
A reminder that Twilight takes a week off next week during the Toro Interprovincial.
 
Men’s Results Saturday 23rd November
Earl Hart and Paul McCarten both enjoyed outstanding rounds of 44 points to win Division 1 and 3 respectively. Division 1 was full of hot scores when 42 points by Graeme Storey only came second, the jackpot was not struck.
 
Wednesday 27th November
The heavens opened late in the day reducing the field and club credits issued. John Lee won Division 1 with a nett 68, Tim Henagahan and Dong Whoe Kim won Division 2 also with nett 68 and Anthony Han picked up Division 3 with 67. 
 
Ladies Ladies' Pennants 2014
We are desperate for more Pennant players. Why don't you and a friend or two put your name down for one of our teams? We will have to withdraw teams if we do not get some more players. This will be very embarrassing for NSGC as the draws have already been done. Please consider it, it helps your golf, you meet good, like-minded people and you are getting involved in our club.
Wendy
 
Saturday 23rd November Women Results
Weekend women’s Hamper Day proudly sponsored by PAK’nSAVE was won by Christina Tiang with 40 points Christina also won the Pro Shop scramble. Lynne Gibbs and Prue East finished second and third respectively.
 
Tuesday 26th November
Melanie Kang won Division 1 with 39 points, Gillian Sutherland Bronze 1 with 38 points and Karen Dye Bronze 2 & 3 and the Pro Scramble with 42 points.
 
Junior Corner
Match Play Champion 2013
Mark Hutson continues his impressive form in 2013 defeating Brian Park in the Junior Match Play final; this means that Mark has won both the senior and junior Match Play Championships in the one year, congratulations Mark a wonderful feat.
 
Pennant Sign Up Sheet
The 201season is very close and we need to establish players wishing to represent North Shore Golf Club. Please get your names up ASAP to help our team managers make contact.
 
Junior Closing Day Parent child signup sheet
A signup sheet is in the junior room for the Closing Day with a Canadian Foursomes format on Sunday the 8th December starting at 11.30am. $10 for NSGC member’s junior / parent, $20 for NSGC junior and parent from a visiting club. Official handicaps only for this event please, a food platter will follow the round and prize giving.
 
Rules Question
Q. A player's ball is in a bunker. Some distance from the ball he shuffles his feet to establish the texture of the sand, then walks to his ball and plays his stroke. His opponent claims the hole. Is the claim a valid one?
A. Yes. The player breached Rule 13-4 because the action with his feet constitutes "testing the condition of the hazard". The player is only allowed to dig in with his feet when taking his stance for a stroke or a practice swing.
Remember that as the player is responsible for his caddie's actions, if a caddie similarly tests the condition, the player incurs the penalty.
 
A golf ball is like a clock. Always hit it at 6 o'clock and make it go toward 12 o'clock. But make sure you're in the same time zone. ~Chi Chi Rodriguez
 
From your Management Team