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16th September 2019

2019 Men's Singles Matchplay ~ Draw now available

2019 Men's Singles Matchplay ~ Draw now available

The entry list is now available for this years Men’s Summer Matchplay.  A draw iwill be populated once entries close on Friday 20th September at 6pm.

First Round: To be played by 29th September

Second Round: To be played by 13th October

Third Round: To be played by 27th October

Q/Finals: To be played by 10th November

Semi Finals: To be played by 17th November

Final: To be played on 24th November (unless competitiors are involved in Club Championship Finals)

Please pay close attention to the Conditions of Play below, especially the rules around matches FINAL DAYS
Conditions of Play: The player listed on top of the draw sheet should normally take responsibility for initiating contact to arrange the match. However, there is nothing wrong with any player making contact with their opponent
 ( Contact numbers can be found looking under  members >members directory of the homepage.) 

The draw lists a Final Day for each round including the final.  Competitors should arrange to play their match on or prior to this date.  Should the match not be played by the Final Day, the player who presents themselves at the Pro-shop ready to play between 11.30am 12.00 midday will be awarded the match if their opponent does not show. 
If both players present themselves ready to play, the match will take place thereafter, otherwise the next round opponent will be awarded a walkover.

If the match is still tied after 18 holes the game continues as sudden death from the first hole, until a hole is won. Strokes are taken using the Match Index.  Players may mutually agree to re-convene the match if there is insufficient light or other unforeseen circumstances.
In the event that a match is stopped before its conclusion by a cancellation of play, if less than 6 holes have been completed, the match will be cancelled, the score disregarded and the match replayed at a later date.The result must be recorded on the results sheet on the Notice Board at the conclusion of the match.
– The player’s daily handicap used will be the one available from the Pro-shop on the day of play. 
– Matchplay event using the Match Index from the scorecard to determine holes where strokes are given.  The player with the higher handicap is given a stroke(s) on the holes listed on Match Index equal to the difference the two player’s handicaps.  For example if Player A is off 10 and player B off 22, player B is given a stroke on the holes marked as 1 to 12 on the Match Index.

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13th September 2019

Spring Carnival Punters Club

Spring Carnival Punters Club

The club will be conducting a punters club throughout the Spring Carnival.
Punting will commence on Sunday the 29th September with the Underwood Stakes meeting and conclude with the Zipping Classic at Sandown on the 16th November.
All Saturdays are included along with Blue Sapphire Stakes day, the Melbourne cup and Oaks day. Friday night betting at Moonee valley is an option as well if it’s your Saturday bet.
Cost of entry is $100, which must be paid up front.
Order of betting will be determined after we know who wants to go in it.
Please advise Paul Mitchell or Heath and /or place your name on the sheet in The TAB area.
The plan is to have your betting voucher available at the TAB for individuals to place their bet and write their selections on the whiteboard in the TAB area. TAB tickets to be returned to TAB staff.
YOU can also create a notification your self and circulate your bets on the Team App- Warragul CC Punters Club
Alternately bets can be advised in a timely manner to Heath, Paul or TAB staff who will put the bets on and bets will circulate through the Team App as well as on the board in the TAB Area.
There may be multiple punters betting on the one meeting.
If a punter collects more than $200 then they have another bet of $100 next betting day.
Monies will be split between punters after the Zipping Classic
All those interested please give your name and $100 to Heath, Paul Mitchell or Reception staff.
END OF SEASON GET TOGETHER TO SPLIT UP THE CASH!!!!!

TEAM APP

Information on Betting will be provided via the TEAM APP

OUR TEAM is “Warragul CC Punters Club”

Instructions ~Search for Team APP and team above
Use your email address and create password and sign in
You will then be accepted and notifications will be sent to your email address and/or mobile.
Bets can be sent to Heath or Paul Mitchell (0473388004) or in person at the club TAB
YOU can also create a notification your self and circulate your bets.
 

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12th September 2019

Japan Golf Tour 2020

Japan Golf Tour 2020

Dear Warragul Golf Member,
It’s that time of year again, the weather is still terrible and it’s got me thinking where to next for a golf trip – well I’ve got it – JAPAN!
Please find attached an itinerary and information sheet containing all the important information pertaining to this proposed Tour to Japan in June, 2020.
All we need is a minimum of 7 travellers to make this trip proceed.
Again, I will be personally leading, hosting and playing on the entire tour and look forward to enjoying all that Japan has to offer with you.
The tour commences on Sunday 21/06/20 – 29/6/2020.
In order to provide travellers with Maximum flexibility in terms of “Inward” and “Outward” travel arrangements, the tour covers “On- Land Content” only.
The prices are A$5000 pp (twin share) or $6000 (single) for the Main Tour.
Non Golf Option is $3,600 (Twin/Double Share) | $4,600 (Single)
I believe this is amazing value for a trip of this quality.
I am coordinating this trip in conjunction with my golfing travel partners, Elite Sporting Tours Japan, who will be happy to assist you with any other “Extensions” you may be considering. You may want to arrive in Japan a little earlier & do some extra sightseeing.
If you have any questions please contact me as follows:
– ProShop – 5623 2135
–  E-mail – heath@warragulcountryclub.com.au
I hope we get the chance to visit Japan and share these great experiences together!
 

Download an expression of interest/booking form here

 

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11th September 2019

Cart Shed Notice

Cart Shed Notice

Notice to Members
The Board, at its 29th August 2019 meeting resolved to prepare a Club Policy on the conditions and use of the Club’s Golf Cart Storage Shed.  A draft of the policy will be displayed on the Club noticeboard inviting member comments before being adopted by the board.
In the interim, the Board wish to advise Members of the following important conditions:
1) Member’s rights to a golf cart shed storage cage are not transferable.
2) Should a Member purchase another Member’s golf cart that has a right to a golf cart shed cage, the golf cart shed cage DOES NOT come with the sale of the cart.
3) Where a Member who has a right to a golf cart shed storage cage, sells his or her cart, unless it is sold to a co-owner of the golf cart (who is nominated explicitly on the relevant golf cart shed nomination form) then the golf cart shed storage cage is effectively vacated and the nominee will be reimbursed any prepaid rental fee.
4) All vacated golf cart storage shed cages will be filled from the golf cart storage shed waiting list.
5) “Existing use” rights apply to those members who utilise the storage shed for the sole purpose of storing golf bags and golf buggies.
The above five (5) conditions are effective immediately.  As part of the issue of the Policy, all Members with existing usage rights to the golf cart shed will be required to complete a new nomination form and nominate any co-owners of the golf cart for the purpose of condition 3 above and registration of the co-owner if applicable.
Should any Members wish to discuss this notice further, then please contact me on 0418 325 252.
Yours sincerely,
Michael Hodge
Chief Executive Officer

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4th September 2019

Important Board announcement

Important Board announcement

The Board wishes to advise of important changes to the Board of Directors of the Warragul Country Club.
 
Due to health reasons, the Chairman of the Board, Bob Vaughan, has decided to retire as Chairman, but will stay on as a Director.  In accordance with the club’s constitution, Jim Kennedy has been appointed as Chairman until the upcoming AGM in October.
Bob Vaughan has served the club as Chairman for 19 years and as a board member for 21 years.  As Chairman of the Warragul Country Club, Bob has been at the forefront of considerable change at the club and been instrumental in delivering the new clubhouse facilities and golf course redevelopments which all club members now enjoy.
His voluntary contribution to the club over 19 years as Chairman has been outstanding and on behalf of all members we extend our appreciation to Bob.
Michael Hodge
CEO  

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