Similarly the Clubhouse has its own issues that must be considered and planned for.\u00a0 Many people have commented that we need a new roof and possibly we do, but what do we do with all the other problems that exist with our current building.\u00a0 Additionally we do not have the facilities to compete with other licensed clubs, hotels and cafes in the area, which is of a major concern to the well-being of our business.\u00a0 The interior of the club has undergone an effective upgrade recently but problems with the clubhouse go deeper than what people see on the surface.<\/p>\n
Hole 7 is now open and no longer do we have the luxury of getting 2 points without playing a shot.\u00a0 The green is taking a little longer to settle down but the newly laid bent grass is challenged by the recent high humidity.\u00a0 This will improve as the cooler weather begins.\u00a0 We also need rain to help break down the water we get from the bore, which can be high in sodium at varying times.\u00a0 Any new green takes time to develop and adjust to the eco climate it sits in while handling the traffic from golfers.\u00a0 We can help out by fixing pitch marks each time we walk onto the green.<\/p>\n
Congratulations to the various Members, mainly women, who have decided to move forward to the purple course on the \u201cPick your own tee\u201d days.\u00a0 This shorter course, 400-600 metres, will test your skills.\u00a0 Your handicap will be reduced, however that only reflects what the shorter course is meant to present.\u00a0 The idea of moving forward is to add challenge, fun and the opportunity to make more pars and birdies.\u00a0 Your adjusted handicap takes care of the rest.\u00a0 Starting in late March we will be introducing \u201cPick your own tee\u201d days on Sundays.\u00a0 It would be good to see Members leave their egos at the door and embrace this forward challenge.<\/p>\n
Finally golf is a game built on integrity, courtesy and consideration of others. Polite communication, when issues arise, goes a long way to preserving the spirit of the game.\u00a0 Respect for fellow Members, Board members, staff, guests and the course itself, remains fundamental to both our enjoyment of the game and the culture of the Club.\u00a0 The Board, management and myself are aware of small groups of Members hell bent on spreading false information around the Club.\u00a0 Some of this is personal, as well as incorrect. Comments such as \u201cskewering the Board\u201d are both offensive and without justification.<\/p>\n
As a Board, we have developed a Strategic Plan for the future. It will necessitate change.\u00a0 We will shortly be holding a series of Members Information nights to address the current situation of the clubhouse and golf course.\u00a0 We will be discussing possible future options that we have been considering and researching.\u00a0 Please avail yourself of this opportunity to be correctly informed.<\/p>\n
I repeat something I had said before;- if you have a concern, please speak to myself, Gavin or Ian or any Board Member.\u00a0 We are very happy to listen to your concerns and at the same time correct some mis-information being spread around.\u00a0 No Board or Management is all-knowing, but this Board does have a vision for the future that shows respect for the past and is well researched and considered, for the benefit of everyone at our Club.<\/p>\n
Lindsay Verdon<\/p>\n
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