Peterculter Golf Club July E-News 2007
Please spread the word to others, who you think may have e-mail, that this is the way to be kept up to date on PGC news. This is the first one of the 2007 season. Several hard copies are available in the clubhouse.
GENERAL INFO FOR ALL MEMBERS · On-Line internet booking for 2007: Members can book tee times on-line via the clubs website http://www.petercultergolfclub.co.uk/ simply click onto the MEMBERS page, then click on the link: “Online Tee Booking” you will then be asked for your membership number followed by a password which is your SURNAME (IN CAPITALS). Take a look and book times when it suits you. Please note that this facility does include competition tee times for the Gents Section, please note on your 2007 Fixtures Book the abbreviation (O) against these on-line medals. · REMINDERS: We don’t want to suffer from that big bug-bear SLOW PLAY! Please help avoid this seemingly universal problem by moving quickly between shots - However if you are in a situation where you are holding up the group behind SIMPLY allow them to PLAY THROUGH.  Enjoy you golf. · MEDAL COMPETITION- IF ON THE DAY OF A COMPETITION you cannot manage to play REMEMBER to phone the shop to remove your name. However, IF YOU KNOW IN ADVANCE (GENTS) YOU CANNOT PLAY SIMPLY USE THE ON-LINE FACILITY AND REMOVE YOUR NAME. This will greatly help to avoid being sent a NO-SHOW LETTER!! CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 2007 RESULTS Gents  -  Scratch: J V Steel  bt A Dingwall 5&4. Handicap  - Section 1: G Carson  bt  R Angus  2&1. Section 2: A Brown bt  K Gordon  1up.  Seniors -  Scratch: P Guthrie bt M W Grieve 3&2.  Handicap: B Rennie  bt R Davidson  3&2. Ladies  - Scratch: L Hardie bt P Fraser 2up. Handicap: M Halkett  bt  I O'Riordan  2up. Senior Ladies  - Scratch: O Rae bt K McMullan 6&4. Handicap: D Reoch  bt D Gordon 3&1. Juniors  - S Patterson bt D O'Riordan 6&4. Handicap: G Buchan  bt  T Brawley  1up   Many Thanks to all those who assisted on the day from the caddies to the referees et all. And a special thank you to our Head Greenkeeper Paul Sharp & his staff who spent 4 hours setting up the course prior to tee off in the dreadful conditions so that we could get all the matches played – many thanks. Congratulations to all who took part in this years finals day – despite the weather!!!		MESSAGE FROM YOUR CAPTAIN The season is now well underway; I just wish the weather would improve although they do say July and August will be better. The course is improving day by day and is now in very good condition thanks to the efforts of our green keeping staff led by Paul Sharpe. The greens in particular came in for some early criticism; this was due to a number of reasons which were fully explained on the club notice board. A STRI advisory visit is due on the 25^th July and we are confident that they will confirm that the measures taken by Paul and his predecessor Colin are reducing the thatch and therefore improving the general long term condition of the greens. The Club Championship finals were played on the 3rd of June despite the appalling weather, all the finalists deserve a medal, referees a free umbrella for the rest of there membership and the spectators their sanity verified. Congratulations to the worthy winners and thanks to Paul and his team for getting the course in an eminently playable condition. The non replacement of divots is again causing concern, please replace all your, and any other divot on the fairways and the rough, it not only speeds recovery but also improves the general appearance of the course. Two young members have now been employed to assist the green keeping staff over the summer months; part of their duties will be seeding divot marks. Again we have been struck by the phantom practicer. This golfer seems to think that to improve his/her game he/she must hit a number of shots to a green from about wedge distance. Evidence of this practice is quite clear on the 5^th and other fairways. Be assured, who ever you are, you will be caught and will suffer immediate suspension from the club. Bill Morrison PGC Captain.
JUNIOR NEWS The Pennant League first round was completed this month but the team had no luck in qualifying. This year we were unable to field our strongest players in a number of matches due to participation in other sports and some now at an age where earning money takes priority which is understandable. Apart from that we went to the lions den of Hazlehead (last years overall winners) and away to formidable opponents Inchmarlo. Apart from that they had a great 6 - 0 win over Alford and 2 wins and 3 defeats was a respectable campaign. I have been asked to highlight regular team player Master Stewart never lost in any of his matches this season so well done to Calum !  I would also like to mention Scott Bragg who came in at the last minute and put up a great show with young Michael Carrell to win their match 7 & 6 against Oldmeldrum. The Junior Scratch and Handicap Club Championship threw up a few surprises this year and Ross Yule upset the bookies with a fine win against Andrew Carrell and Scott Patterson beat odds-on favourite Andrew Dingwall. The latter again did the juniors proud again this year by reaching the adult Club Championship Scratch final.  The Junior Handicap KO Final  was one of the best for years and only one hole separated these two stars of the future with Gavin Buchan just getting home ahead of early leader Tom Brawley. 2007 Hot Doggers are still as keen as mustard and the talent gets better and better with around 40 completing on-course training in mid June. They thoroughly enjoyed  the experience and can’t wait for a repeat with some ready to go head-to-head against some of the regular Monday medal players. Regards, Frank Moore
Social Activities During the golfing season there are few organised social evenings as we feel most of us want to just play golf. However the regular monthly Saturday fun golf and supper evenings take place between May and September. Sign up sheets will appear on the social notice board. 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	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 info. Useful Info Email address: info@petercultergolfclub.co.uk Web site: www.petercultergolfclub.co.uk Telephone nos: 01224 735245 ext. 21 for bar, ext. 24 for kitchen. Pro shop for tee times and bookings: 01224 734994. ****Don’t forget your membership number***