Over the season I have reported on the progress of our very young Simon Team that has competed under the watchful eye Anthony Doyle. While we recognised this was very much a learning year we have been very impressed by the Team's commitment and progress.
The keen attitude of all the players is amply emphasised by Sam van Hulten who has been awarded the Roy Mitchell Salver for the best individual record in the competition - with 8 wins 1 half and a solitary loss. Sam also gained representative honours this year in the U19 team for Canterbury.
Given Sam's young age this all bodes well for the future. Congratualtions very well done!!
(Please note quite often Sam can be seen and around Shirley as he is assisting the Greens Staff on the Gateway Programme and over the summer vaction as one of the "causal" staff.)
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Finals Day.......................
This is the first of many exhortations to support the Club on Finals Day - 21 November 2010 at Waimairi Beach Golf Club 8.00am.
As previously indicated our Woodward Cup team finished second after the Round Robin and will play Waitikiri in the morning semi final. Our Blank team finished strongly to position third and will play the home team Waimairi in its semi.
Please put the date in your diary and commit to getting out in "red & black"!
As previously indicated our Woodward Cup team finished second after the Round Robin and will play Waitikiri in the morning semi final. Our Blank team finished strongly to position third and will play the home team Waimairi in its semi.
Please put the date in your diary and commit to getting out in "red & black"!
Thought For The Week......................
"If profanity had any influence on the flight of the ball, the game of golf would be played far better than it is!"
- Horace G. Hutchinson 1859 - 1932 English author and regarded as an authority in his time on golf and other sports. (Some things endure through the ages!! PS I am sure my golf ball has ears - Ed))
- Horace G. Hutchinson 1859 - 1932 English author and regarded as an authority in his time on golf and other sports. (Some things endure through the ages!! PS I am sure my golf ball has ears - Ed))
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
What's Happening Week of 1 November...........
Inevitably as we move towards the festive season one club event tumbles into another especially as we look to finalise events prior to the course renovation programme.
This weekend looms as another busy two days around Shirley. On Saturday we host the Norton Francis Cup and the Shirley Markers Cup where we invite the country clubs to play in a fourball par teams event - plus, minus, half - format with recognition to those how finish at the head of the field and at the tail.
We have arranged for a shotgun start at 12.30pm and the entry sheet listing the Clubs is in the pro shop. For those who do not wish to participate there will be a separate shotgun start for members at 8.00am.
On Sunday the Shirley Links Golf Shop Shootout final takes place starting with 19 teeing off at 10.00am. It is likely we will be out on the course for over six hours so if you want to watch the final few holes (which are relatively quick) arrive out about early to mid afternoon. The field has been posted (check the website) and a book will operate.
Note that Tony Park as the top qualifier is the only single figure handicapper who made the cut!! Overall the breakdown is 1 Senior, 10 Intermediates and 8 Juniors who will win is any ones guess!! I wonder if we should run a sweep as to who is most likely to go out at the first??
The weekend will see fewer 'lawyers' on the Shirley fairways as they depart for the annual Devils Own tournament in Methven we wish our members all the best for the weekend both golfing and socially.
In the interim good golfing and I will see you at Shirley if not before.
This weekend looms as another busy two days around Shirley. On Saturday we host the Norton Francis Cup and the Shirley Markers Cup where we invite the country clubs to play in a fourball par teams event - plus, minus, half - format with recognition to those how finish at the head of the field and at the tail.
We have arranged for a shotgun start at 12.30pm and the entry sheet listing the Clubs is in the pro shop. For those who do not wish to participate there will be a separate shotgun start for members at 8.00am.
On Sunday the Shirley Links Golf Shop Shootout final takes place starting with 19 teeing off at 10.00am. It is likely we will be out on the course for over six hours so if you want to watch the final few holes (which are relatively quick) arrive out about early to mid afternoon. The field has been posted (check the website) and a book will operate.
Note that Tony Park as the top qualifier is the only single figure handicapper who made the cut!! Overall the breakdown is 1 Senior, 10 Intermediates and 8 Juniors who will win is any ones guess!! I wonder if we should run a sweep as to who is most likely to go out at the first??
The weekend will see fewer 'lawyers' on the Shirley fairways as they depart for the annual Devils Own tournament in Methven we wish our members all the best for the weekend both golfing and socially.
In the interim good golfing and I will see you at Shirley if not before.
It's That Time of Year...........
Yes it is "that time of year" again! On Monday 8 & Tuesday 9 November the course will be closed as Mark Lawson and the greens staff core and sand the greens. It is anticipated that all the work will be completed in the two days and hopefully we will mirror the quick recovery that took place during the 2009 programme.
In addition the Club will be proceeding with the renovation of the final 6 fairways - 1, 2, 4, 12, 17 & 18 - on the following Monday namely 15 November. Given that the first two holes to be completed are 1 & 18 rather than move to a progressively reduced course we will make the transition directly to nine holes.
The holes in playing order are 16, 13, 11, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, & 15. You will note that this gives us a balance of two par three's and five's with an overall par of 36. The course will be rated for handicap purposes and we are currently clarifying tee positions but it is likely we will use two different sets and given the holes involved potentially this will provide a different aspect on the second time around. More information will follow in due course.
We recognise that these tasks,while being completed, do create a level of inconvenience for members we would ask that where possible you continue to support JB & Ant in the pro shop and Andrew & Amanda in the Clubhouse by continuing to play at Shirley whenever possible.
In addition the Club will be proceeding with the renovation of the final 6 fairways - 1, 2, 4, 12, 17 & 18 - on the following Monday namely 15 November. Given that the first two holes to be completed are 1 & 18 rather than move to a progressively reduced course we will make the transition directly to nine holes.
The holes in playing order are 16, 13, 11, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, & 15. You will note that this gives us a balance of two par three's and five's with an overall par of 36. The course will be rated for handicap purposes and we are currently clarifying tee positions but it is likely we will use two different sets and given the holes involved potentially this will provide a different aspect on the second time around. More information will follow in due course.
We recognise that these tasks,while being completed, do create a level of inconvenience for members we would ask that where possible you continue to support JB & Ant in the pro shop and Andrew & Amanda in the Clubhouse by continuing to play at Shirley whenever possible.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Under The Radar.................
Over the past week there have been a couple of events that have further added to the illustrious golfing credentials of John "JB" Sanders.
Firstly JB has been selected in the New Zealand Masters Team for the Asia/Pacific competition to be held in Thailand towards the end of November. New Zealand are the defending Champions and JB was a part of that winning combination, I am sure that they will once again do the business and emerge as victors.
On a Club front when JB lined up against Waitikiri on Sunday at Russley it was his 100th appearance as a Christchurch Woodward Cup Player. This is a significant achievement in terms of Club participation and his name will be added to the "Honours Board" recording such relatively rare feats. What is also significant is that breath of time encompassing the matches played, undoubtedly had he not travelled with the National Bank so much in his career this peak would have been surmounted much earlier.
Whatever the reason JB thanks for all your efforts on behalf of the Club, I know that both now and in the past your dedication and commitment has been much appreciated!
Firstly JB has been selected in the New Zealand Masters Team for the Asia/Pacific competition to be held in Thailand towards the end of November. New Zealand are the defending Champions and JB was a part of that winning combination, I am sure that they will once again do the business and emerge as victors.
On a Club front when JB lined up against Waitikiri on Sunday at Russley it was his 100th appearance as a Christchurch Woodward Cup Player. This is a significant achievement in terms of Club participation and his name will be added to the "Honours Board" recording such relatively rare feats. What is also significant is that breath of time encompassing the matches played, undoubtedly had he not travelled with the National Bank so much in his career this peak would have been surmounted much earlier.
Whatever the reason JB thanks for all your efforts on behalf of the Club, I know that both now and in the past your dedication and commitment has been much appreciated!
More On Gareth..............
In light of a number of requests for more information about Gareth's fund raising efforts by entering the square circle I attach the following information.
Fight for Youth Charity Boxing Night, Cowles Stadium Friday 26 November 2010 more details as to ticketing and the event view www.fightforyouth.co.nz . For information on Gareth's charity (180 Degrees Trust) please visit www.180dgrees.org.nz . Donations for the charity may be made to Gareth in person at the pro shop or via www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/garethsanders .
I am sure I reflect the views of all the members in wishing Gareth all the best for participating in this event and supporting such a worthwhile cause.
Fight for Youth Charity Boxing Night, Cowles Stadium Friday 26 November 2010 more details as to ticketing and the event view www.fightforyouth.co.nz . For information on Gareth's charity (180 Degrees Trust) please visit www.180dgrees.org.nz . Donations for the charity may be made to Gareth in person at the pro shop or via www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/garethsanders .
I am sure I reflect the views of all the members in wishing Gareth all the best for participating in this event and supporting such a worthwhile cause.
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