Forster Tuncurry Golf Club

2019/20 Program Book Issue Date July 2019

www.forstertuncurrygolf.com.au

Forster Pro-Shop: Ph: 02 6554 6167 - Tuncurry Pro-Shop and Bar: Ph: 02 6554 7622

BOARD President Pat Burn 0408 029 601

Vice President Sue Bellamy 0411 687 740

Captain & Handicapper Geoff Vial 0417 201 261

Treasurer Ivan Bradshaw 0419 204 988

Directors Greg Ellis, Peter Dorahy, Steve Hamilton, Keith Farrar

Sub Committees

Finance Full Board, Ivan Bradshaw (Chair), David Kleemann, Kara Jenkins

Greens Greg Ellis (Chair), Sue Bellamy, Pat Burn, Peter Dorahy, Tony Kennings,

Ivan Bradshaw, Mark Spraggs, Peter Blain, David Kleemann

House Peter Dorahy (Chair), Pat Burn, Sue Bellamy, Ivan Bradshaw, Keith Farrar,

Mick Stone, Gwenda Hahn, Tony Reed, Kara Jenkins, Kevin Webster,

Ashley Sinclair, David Kleemann

Juniors Pat Burn (Chair), Jan Lynch, David Kleemann, Daniel Newton

Marketing Keith Farrar (Chair), Pat Burn, Sue Bellamy, Ivan Bradshaw, Steve Hamilton,

David Kleemann

Match Geoff Vial (Chair), Greg Ellis, Sue Bellamy, Pat Burn, Keith Farrar,

Steve Hamilton, David Kleemann, Daniel Newton

Membership Steve Hamilton (Chair), Pat Burn, Sue Bellamy, Roger Lynch,

Tony Richardson, David Kleemann, Daniel Newton

Sub Clubs

Ladies President - Gwenda Hahn 6554 8320, Secretary - Vicki Bullard 6554 5855,

Captain - Sue Bellamy 6555 8692

Men’s Vets President - Ron Bestwick 6554 5058, Secretary - Norm Chapman

6554 7366, Captain - John Cribb 6555 5868

Lady Vets President - Jan Lynch 6554 6057, Secretary - Ann Strathdee 0401 912 809

Captain - Margaret Steel 0409 547 712

ELECTION OF THE BOARD Refer to the Club Constitution. Nominations for Board open Wednesday,

22 April 2020 and close Monday, 4 May 2020. Annual General Meeting -

Monday, 25 May 2020.

HOUSE

At all times members will conduct themselves in a fitting manner and with

consideration for the rights of all other members as per the By-Laws. After

functions and when otherwise requested, members are asked to vacate the

Clubhouse as quickly and quietly as possible. Canvassing for donations, raffles etc.

is not permitted in or about the Clubhouse unless sanctioned by the General

Manager.

Proposals and suggestions are invited from members. It is requested that these

should be made in writing and lodged with the General Manager. Feedback forms

are available at Forster and Tuncurry Clubhouses or can be filled out on an online

form at the Club’s “Contact us” page.

MOTORISED GOLF CARTS Motorised golf carts must be driven on cart paths around tees and greens where

provided. They must not be driven into cart exclusion zones without the

authorisation of the committee.

In a competition - drivers of motorised carts who breach this conditions are

subject to disqualification under Rule 1.2 of the Rules of Golf for serious

misconduct.

When playing socially - drivers of motorised carts who breach this condition will

have their game terminated.

Note: All breaches will be reported to the GM for recording. Multiple breaches will

be referred to the Board for further action.

Cart Exclusion Zones

Tees, areas marked GUR, inside the designated boundaries which include posts,

ropes and painted lines, or within 5 metres of greens at Forster, and 15 meters of

greens at Tuncurry.

For more information see the Cart Rules on the Local Rules Board.

Non-members bringing a cart must pay a $10 fee at the pro-shop.

MATCH • Players should read the Local Rules Board before starting play.

• Competition golf may only be played at times as stated on the starting

sheet unless directed otherwise by the starter.

• Normal Club competition will be conducted in as many divisions as the

Match Committee sees fit with the number of players in each division being

approximately equal. Smaller fields will be divided into 2 grades, however

there will only be 1 grade when the field is 79 or less.

• Nearest the Pin competitions will be in grades as decided by the Match

Committee.

For a full list of competition rules see:

Men’s Conditions of Play and Ladies Conditions of Play. These are available at

the pro shops and on the website.

Slope Ratings

• Avoid Slow Play - Keep up with the group in front. Your scorecard

shows your hit off time for every tee. Are you keeping up with these times?

• Place bunker rakes in the bunker, in the direction of play.

• Divots should be chopped in and filled with sand.

INSURANCE

Forster Tuncurry Golf Club has insurance policies in place protecting the interests

of the Club. These policies also provide limited benefits for members. Members

claiming against Club policies are liable for any excess.

Affiliated golfers (playing members of golf clubs) are covered for personal liability

when golfing or acting in the capacity of volunteer, including the use of golf carts

under a policy provided by Golf Australia. This policy is a component of the

affiliation fee.

Tuncurry Black 130, Blue 124, White 121, Red 127, Green 123.

Forster Blue 117, White 116, Red 126, Green 123.

SAFETY

Player are responsible for their own personal safety. When there is a risk of

lightning being present at the course, a player should take steps to ensure that his

personal safety is paramount irrespective of whether the siren has been sounded

for the suspension of play. It is a condition of play on both courses that you

acknowledge that you do not rely on the Club to ensure your safety from

lightning.

Signals For The Suspension Of Play For a dangerous situation - one continuous blast on the siren.

Players must leave the course immediately.

If the course is unplayable - three short blasts of the siren.

Players may complete the hole being played and then discontinue play.

For resumption of Play - 2 short blasts on the siren. (Refer to Rule 6-8b)

Play Ready Golf - hit as soon is safe to do so.

JUNIORS

We have a comprehensive Junior Program run by a qualified and certified Junior Golf Coordinator.

Our resident golf professional, Daniel Newton holds regular clinics open to any

junior for a modest fee. New juniors are always welcome. No experience is

necessary, and we can help with equipment if needed.

Our program consists of;

Friday on course from 4pm - term 1 and 4

Sunday clinics starting at 9.00am - term 2 and 3

A two-day school holiday camp in the April, June and September school holidays

Two junior tournaments at Tuncurry in May and Forster in August

Contact the Pro Shop for more information: 02 6554 6167.

The club accepts the Active Kids Voucher for payment of junior programs

August

Divots should be chopped in and filled with sand.

September

Play Ready Golf - Hit as soon as it safe to do so.

October

Keep up with the group in front.

November

Your scorecard shows your hit off time for every tee.

Are you keeping up with these times?

December

Place bunker rakes in the bunker,

in the direction of play.

January

New Years Resolution - Play more golf

February

Membership Renewals due by 28 February

March

1 year till the Women’s NSW Open

April

Nominations for Board

May

Voting for Board - AGM 25 May @ 6.30 pm

June

Who is your new Board?

July

Thanks for your support for 2019/20