Peterculter Golf Club March 2004 E-news
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 2004 season. Several hard copies are available in the clubhouse.
	GENERAL INFO FOR ALL MEMBERS 2004 season starts with the opening events: Opening Competition (Ladies, Gents & Juniors) Saturday 27th March & Captain v Vice Captain (Gents) Sunday 28th March. .Look out for the sign up sheets on the main notice board. Gents Singles & Foursomes K.O. sign up sheets are displayed in the Gents Changing Room. Please note that club membership fees are due by 31st March latest. On-Line internet booking for 2004: Members can now book tee times on-line via the clubs website 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 not include competition tee times. New 8th hole (Par 3) for PGC. Following the AGM the members voted in favour of the "Up The Valley" option for the new 8th hole. Construction will commence soon after the Pro-Am Saturday 24th July, with play expected to begin during the 2006 season. During the winter there have been a number of on course improvements including new tees built on the 5th (ladies & gents), 6th (ladies) new paths from the 2nd green to the 3rd tee, new path up to the 9th tee, new irrigation on 1st & 18th approaches, upgrade 12th tee irrigation as well as other necessary course maintenance. In house this winter we have installed a new oil fired heating system. This new system has replaced the existing electric system and will provide a more economical heating facility. Also in house we have added new closable curtains as well as a splash of paint in the lounge / dining area. Outside we have constructed brick planters around the entrance / car park area at the clubhouse entrance which will help to promote the flower beds. REMINDERS: With the season about to get under way, we are all looking forward very much to an enjoyable playing season, but on e we hope does not have to suffer from that big 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. PITCH MARKS  - All golfers are kindly reminded to repair as many pitch marks as you can. Remember, it is not just the good shots that make pitch marks!! 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 YOU CANNOT PLAY SIMPLY PLACE YOUR NAME ONTO THE WITHDRAWALS SHEET BELOW THE MEDAL ENTRY SHEET ON THE MAIN NOTICE-BOARD. This will greatly help to avoid being sent a NO-SHOW LETTER!!
	Course News: Mechanics shed · This is now completed and will prove a first class addition to the green keepers accommodation. Through the winter months all the green keeping machinery and equipment is completely stripped and serviced and the necessity to provide the proper accommodation to carry out this work was long overdue. Previously a large percentage of the equipment servicing was put out to an external contractor
	Winter League 2003-04 Final & Prize giving Saturday 20^th March The winter league programme has been completed . Well done to all who took part and thanks to all the section convenors and also to Dean for organizing the prizes. Our final day competition was very well supported with 44 players taking part. The winners of this Fourball better ball competition were:- (1^st)George Aitken & Peter Guthrie (2^nd)Bill Manson & Bob Webster (3^rd)Alan Brown & Steve Dyker Our prize giving followed and the Section winners were :- Saturday Section 1 Saturday Section 2 (1^st Place) Murray Smith & Bob Littlejohn (1^st Place) John Stewart & Jade Aitken (2^nd Place) Mal Ovington & Alan Stevenson (2^nd Place) Norman Forster & David Anderson Sunday Section 1 Sunday Section 2 (1^st Place) Alan Brown & Steve Dyker (1^st Place) Eddie Lappin & Ron Kinnear (2^nd Place) George Forbes & Mike Tweed (2^nd Place) Jim McAvoy & John Anderson Overall Winners Runners-Up Stuart Rae & Paul Thomson Eddie Lappin & Ron Kinnear
	LADIES COMMITTEE 2004 Captain Sheila Hall Vice Captain Joyce Tweed Secretary Linda Moore Treasurer Wendy Jense Match Secretary Pat Morren Handicap Rita Howard Opens Convenor Babs Lappin Committee:- Helen Innes, Kristine Reiter, Susan Downing Sub Committee’s Handicap Open’s Match Rita Howard Babs Lappin Pat Morren Kristine Reiter Helen Innes Joyce Tweed Viv Shute Susan Downing Marion Oakden
	Junior News: Peterculter Junior Pennant Fixtures 2004 April 11 - Northern v Peterculter April 18 - Deeside v Peterculter May 2 - Peterculter v Nigg Bay May 16 - Peterculter v Cruden Bay May 30 - Peterculter v Portlethen
	MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 2004/2005 Captain: Ray Johns. Vice Captain: Richard Walker. Secretary/Treasurer: Bob Burnett. Ladies Captain: Sheila Hall. Juniors: Alan Brown. Match/handicap: Alan McAvoy		CONVENORS House: Bll Morrison Seniors: Bob Littlejohn Greens: Grant Wilson Members: Steve Dyker, Bill Ledford Joyce Tweed,
		The New Members Evening is to be Thursday 13th May 2004
	Useful Info: Email address: info@petercultergolfclub.co.uk Web site: www.petercultergolfclub.co.uk Telephone nos: 735245 ext. 21 for bar, ext. 24 for kitchen. Pro shop for tee times and bookings: 734994. ****Don’t forget your membership number***
	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. Bar prices. In line with the budget and general increases from our suppliers it has been necessary to review our Bar prices. As from the 1^st April there will be an increase in the following items Draught; 80 /-, Belhaven & Tennents Lager from £1.95 to £2.05, Cider, Guinness Real ale & Stella Artois from £2.10 to £2.25. No change on Spirits, Fortified wines, Liqueurs and Minerals. Bottled & canned beers increased by 10p. The increased prices will still compare very favorably with similar establishments and be considerably cheaper than normal lounge bar prices. The purchase of Bar / Food vouchers will provide a 10% reduction. Making a pint of Lager for instance, £1.85 which is extremely competitive			Membership news: PGC currently has a healthy waiting list for Adults and Juniors and, if membership becomes available, offers will be getting sent out in April. 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 Members should be reminded that fees must be paid by 31^st March 2004. Reminders will not be sent.
	Ø Deeside League news. Peter Guthrie has now taken over from Steve Dyker as Deeside league Convenor. We are looking for more gentlemen to participate in the league, the fixtures are on the main notice board along with the selection sheets. The league games are normally on a Thursday evening. You do not have to be a scratch player to play if you have a handicap then you are eligible for a game so come on gentlemen stick your names down on the sheets.
		Summer Social Programme: Due to the fact that there are lots of organized golf events there will be no organized social events throughout the summer months. There are 4 fun golf sessions on Friday/Saturday evenings throughout the season. Check your fixture list for the dates, and keep an eye on the social notice board for sign up sheets.
	CLUB HOUSE NEWS By the time you read this the new heating system should be commissioned and running. The Management Committee is quite confident that overall comfort within the lounge and dining room areas will improve dramatically with the new heating system and curtains. The old heating system was electric which was proving increasingly expensive to run, there was also a problem with the radiators which were becoming unreliable and the sourcing spare parts was a major problem. The curtains were the original fittings from when the clubhouse opened, they were dress curtains, in other words they did not close. The curtain runners were also beginning to disintegrate and it would not of been possible to hang new curtains on the present runners. The clubhouse generally has been given a freshen up by repainting. The rearrangement of the wooden notice boards and club Championship Targe also necessitated the repainting of certain areas. In the near future a unit, which will incorporate the score computer system and slots for scorecards, will also be installed A replacement front door was also necessity due to the old door being in such a condition that it could not be securely locked. The external appearance of the Clubhouse will also be enhanced with the completion of the planters and the general tiding up of the trolley parking area and verges.
	And Finally: That’s it for this month folks. Welcome back to the golfing season. The next newsletter will be towards the middle of May. E-mail me at talisker2@btopenworld.com if you want to include something in our E-news bulletins. Susan C. Smith.