Peterculter Golf Club

September E-Newsletter 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.  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: 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!!

 

COURSE / GOLF NEWS

 

Junior Course Record: On Sunday September 9th a 12 year old (yes 12 years of age!!) by the name of ANDREW CARRELL played in the gents 36 hole medal 2nd round. Andrew whose adult handicap was 7 at the start of the round covered the 18 holes in a SCRATCH 67 strokes, that’s 4 under the par of 71. Andrew finished off his round with 3 straight birdies finishing 3,4,3 to complete a gross 67 and post a junior course record. Andrew was partnered by Ian Milroy and Derek Mathieson – WELL DONE ANDREW – Andrews new handicap after this amazing round has now dropped to 5 – not bad for a 12 year old!

 

It has to be said that the course received nothing but positive feedback from those who played this years. The overall condition from the start of the season was first class and as we moved through the fixtures the course seemed to get better and better and for this we thank our green staff led by Paul Sharp – well done men.

 

Winter Playing Conditions

 

You will see detailed elsewhere in this issue the winter rules for the winter season. We will endeavour to have an 18 hole course throughout the season with only 2 winter greens 5th & 7th. The use of mats I’m afraid is a necessary evil, the previous rule of choice of using a mat or moving the ball into the rough caused major wear along the edges of the fairways which took well into the season to repair. Mats will therefore be mandatory through the green ie: if your ball is on the fairway or the first cut you are required to use your mat – please refer to club winter rule notices as advertised on club notice boards prior to playing the course.

 

 

We would also wish to remind all golfers that practice is not allowed on the course. Offenders will be reported to the management committee.

MESSAGE FROM YOUR CAPTAIN

It has been a very successful season as far as the management of the club is concerned. We have a full membership and a waiting list of people wishing to join next year. The financial situation is good with all departments meeting their financial targets. Bookings next year for society days and outings are already ahead of last year with the majority being repeat business, a reflection on the quality of the course and the clubhouse service.

We are now rapidly heading towards the end of the season, Winter League and all that. The weather to say the least has been changeable but it  has contributed to the excellence of the golf course, a major contribution  is of course the  work of green keeping staff which has been top drawer all year. The condition of the course has elicited glowing comments from all sections, visitors and the professionals who played in the Pro-Am.

Planning approval as at long last been given for the green keeper s equipment shed and we can now apply for a building warrant. Where the time scale was for an autumn build it now looks like spring will be more realistic but, if we have an open winter it my progress sooner.  

Clubhouse extension

It was decided by the Management Committee to review the clubhouse extension plans displayed earlier in the year because they did not fully address the concerns and issues raised by the membership, these were :-

·          Improve Ladies locker rooms.

·          Enlarge kitchen and servery facility.

·          Increase dining area.

·          Provide Junior locker room.

The updated plan addresses all the issues raised with the added advantage that the transfer of junior locker space to an identified junior locker room frees up lockers in men’s locker room.

Unfortunately the changes do affect the project cost. The original cost was £80,000 plus the cost fitting out of the kitchen. The estimated cost has now risen to nearer £150,000 plus fitting out. In defence of the increased estimate, the estimated building costs in Aberdeen area have risen considerably in the last year so a like for like comparison is not entirely valid.

The updated plans are on display in the clubhouse, any comments; suggestions should be directed to Dean or me.

 

 

Bill Morrison PGC Captain.

JUNIOR NEWS

 

Up till a few years ago there was always a Junior Captain of the Junior section of the club. For some unknown reason no appointment has been made in recent years, it is therefore my intention to reinstate this position. There are now over 200 junior members, nearly 20% of the membership, whose only representation is through the junior convenor. Juniors range in age from under 7 to 18 and may find it difficult to communicate matters relating to their golf and the club to an adult but may be more comfortable discussing an issue with a member of their own age group. It is also my intention to invite the Junior Captain to a number of Management Committee meetings to savour the workings of the committee and hopefully contribute a junior perspective to the proceedings. I would wish the juniors to consider this appointment and encourage them to consider who they believe is worthy of election.

  

 

LADIES NEWS

 

The ladies have had a very busy Summer and despite the inclement weather, not too many competitions have been cancelled.

The Oncology charity day, which is Captain v Vice Captain, was once again well supported, we had a great day with nibbles and pink fizzy at the Dormy

House, followed by sandwiches and cakes provided by Chris. The Vice-Captain’s team won by a narrow margin, wait till next year. It was a pleasure to have Betty, Dawn and Richard, along to help with prize- giving.

The CALS held there open on 9th Aug. thanks to Wendy Jense for organising this event.

Ladies Invitation day this year was sponsored by Patterson's of Aberdeen and the ladies were very grateful to Steven Patterson for the truly wonderful prizes.

The County Open on 30th Aug. was well supported on a chilly day. Thanks to Barbara Newlands for the organisation.

The ladies weekend away this year was at Piper Dam, playing Edzell on the way.The weather was very kind and a good time was had by all.

The mixed fours sadly had a very poor day weather wise, the first time for a good few years. However some good scores despite the conditions, with P.G.C. members doing very well. Thanks to Veronica and the ladies committee, plus all other helpers.

Finally as the season draws to a close, a reminder that the ladies prize- giving will be on Fri 26th Oct tickets on sale at bar soon.

Babs Lappin Lady Captain 

 

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

 

Perfect Golf

“If only the Golfers in front replaced divots, repaired pitch marks, smoothed out bunkers, kept just behind the match in front not just in front of the match behind, walked briskly between shots……

what a perfect game golf would be!

 

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.

 

WINTER GOLF RULES

 

As of the 1st November 2007 through until the 23rd 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. (Mats also to be used on the FIRST CUT of rough. No teeing up on mat allowed.)

2.       If ball has been played into the deeper rough the ball then MUST be played as it lies, ie: beyond the 1st cut.

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.

 

Useful Info 

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.

 

Pro shop for tee times and bookings: 01224 734994.

 

****Don’t forget your membership number***

 

New Club Brochure

 

It seems hard to believe that it is almost two years since we first produced our excellent club brochure. I am writing as a matter of courtesy to inform you that we are now about to produce a new version to reflect the changes and continuing improvements to the club and course. As with the current version it will be a full colour, high quality glossy brochure, A5 in size with up to 40 pages packed full of information and photographs of our club and course. It will have everything members and visitors need to know about Peterculter Golf Club, our facilities and the surrounding area. This will also be accompanied by the excellent electronic e-brochure, which is an exact reflection of the glossy version and has far reaching capabilities.

 

The brochures will be distributed free of charge amongst members, companies and societies, and will be seen by many thousands of visitors from near and far. The brochure will also be widely used as a mail out to other clubs, businesses and companies to promote tournaments, competitions, golfing holidays and other forms of pre-arranged visits.

 

We will be giving our members and existing business partners first option to feature in our prestigious brochure with all positions being exclusive i.e. only one advertiser from any trade or profession, e.g. only one solicitor, accountant, photographer, jeweller, etc. The quality of our brochure is designed to enhance the club’s image and therefore the image of any businesses within it.

 

Marion & Jim Potter at Pitchmark Publishing Ltd will again be handling the production and will hope to contact you directly where possible, however as you will appreciate, we do not keep business details on file and we will be using local knowledge where available. We would therefore urge you to contact Jim or Marion for information as soon as possible as spaces will be limited.

 

Marion Potter –              07711 376103

Jim Potter -                    07711 374613

Office -                          01224 732211

Email -                          marion@pitchmarkpublishing.co.uk

 

Please call Marion or Jim directly and not the club as they can provide you with full information and can arrange a meeting to discuss your requirements.

 

The brochure has proved an excellent marketing tool for the club and we hope you will take the opportunity to feature in our next publication.