Peterculter Golf Club December 2007 E-Newsletter
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MESSAGE FROM YOUR CAPTAIN This being the final Newsletter of 2007 may I wish all members and staff a Merry Christmas and Good New Year The weather today is white, crisp and clear with a real hint of winter in the air, long may it continue. The Winter program this year is once again dependant on the weather, the major items are, forming a new path from the 8^th to the Dormy house, gent’s 15^th tee extension, bunker and surround maintenance, and all the other normal winter program items. The wall round the putting green is now well underway and the dry stone dyke at the 8^th will be reinstated before the spring. The replacement Green keepers shed will be erected at the beginning of the year, once again weather permitting. A small committee has been convened to move the clubhouse extension forward; their remit will be to ensure that the club and all its members will benefit from any improvements and that we can justify the long-term financial commitment. Financially the club has had a very good year, having moved from a considerable annual overdraft situation 6 to7 years ago, we now operate for the majority of the year “in the black” a sure indication that we have a excellent product and the right staff. The club has been indebted over the years to a number of members for organising the various social events, which are essential to the club, in particular, Babs Lappin and Susan Chappell Smith, thank you ladies. To continue this important facet of the club we are looking for a new social convenor, or group of individuals who are willing to take on this role. If you are interested please contact Dean for further information. Bill Morrison, PGC Captain.
FESTIVE OPENING HOURS Pro Shop: Christmas Eve: 0830-1600 Christmas Day: CLOSED Boxing Day: CLOSED 27^th to 31^st December: 0830-1400 1^st January: CLOSED 2^nd January: CLOSED 3^rd January onwards: Normal Hours Clubhouse: Christmas Eve: 1100-1600 Christmas Day: CLOSED Boxing Day: 1100-1600 27^th – 31^st December: Normal Hours 1^st January: CLOSED 2^nd January: 1100-1900 3^rd January onwards: Normal Hours Office: Christmas Eve: 0900-1200 noon Christmas Day to 2^nd January: CLOSED 3^rd January onwards: Normal Hours		REQUEST FROM YOUR GREENKEEPERS Could all golfers please continue to respect the use of winter mats on the fairways? One or two golfers have tried to bend the rules during bounce games and have been advised by the greens staff. We don’t make these rules to annoy people, we make them because we care about protecting your golf course and producing a quality product when it counts, and that is during the main playing season.
LADIES NEWS The Ladies have had 2 successful Christmas Lunches and golf, all very well attended. The Ladies AGM will be held on Wednesday 30^th January when I will be taking names for the weekend away, which is Friday 29^th, Saturday 30^th and Sunday 31^st August 2008. Babs Lappin Lady Captain	WINTER GOLF RULES As of the 1^st November 2007 through until the 23^rd March 2008 the following guidelines will be applied to the Course: · The Course will NOT open until 8.30am on ANY DAY. · Winter Playing Procedures 2007/08: 1. From the fairway players have no option but to Lift & Place ball from fairway onto mat and proceed. No teeing up on mat allowed.) 2. If ball has been played into the rough the ball then MUST be played as it lies. 3. HOWEVER: When ball is on FAIRWAY and 10 Yards from either the Summer Greens or the Temporary Greens, players may play the ball as it lies. 4. Although the use of trolleys is permitted players MUST adhere to the NO TROLLEY markings as seen on course. PLEASE LOOK AFTER YOUR COURSE Summer greens will be utilised throughout the winter unless conditions are unsuitable for play to summer greens, at which time the course will move to temporary greens. At the weekends the course will play to whatever greens are open for play as from 8:30am.
SOCIAL EVENTS As mentioned in the “Message from your Captain” section we are in need of a Social Convenor, or Social Committee. Most social events take place in the winter months although forward planning and pre-booking entertainment etc. is required. If you feel you have something to offer and would like assist the Club in this rewarding role please contact Dean for more information. We would like to stress that this role does not involve a commitment to join the main Management Committee as it has been done independently in the past and can be done so again.
MEMBERSHIP NEWS For membership information contact Jennifer Watson, Golf Club Administrator on Tel: 01224 735245 ext 20 or download an application form from: www.petercultergolfclub.co.uk. We are currently accepting applications onto our waiting list for entry in March 2008. If you know of anyone wishing to join we do have a waiting list but the sooner they are on it the quicker we can offer them membership next year.
PRO’S TIP “Golfers should always remember when playing to keep their heads down and their chin up!!” Stay warm while playing through the winter; mits, woolly hats and waterproofs are all available from your PGA Professional.	CATERING NEWS Check the social notice board for details of special events. Chris is willing to organize dinners, parties etc. Contact him direct for further information, or to book a table. Tel. 01224 735744
USEFUL INFORMATION Email address: info@petercultergolfclub.co.uk Web site: www.petercultergolfclub.co.uk Telephone nos: 01224 735245: Ext. 21 for the bar. Ext. 24 for kitchen. Ext. 20 for the Club Office Pro Shop for tee times and bookings: 01224 734994 ****Don’t forget your membership number***