GMASA Newsletter - Edition 1

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edition 1 | july 2012

Gay takes out NSW SalverDespite contending with a golf course underwater and weather conditions best suited to an Antarctic explorer, the 2012 GMA Challenge finally proceded at its traditional home at Seaton’s Royal Adelaide links.

Unthinkable weather conditions saw the postponement of the event for a week when it was reported via email that the practice fairway and first fairway at Adelaide’s only royal links was literally a swimming pool.

However, the natural sandy soils saw the course make a remarkable recovery, ready for competition play one week later on Friday, 29th June 2012.

Amazingly, despite the stresses faced by the local host, Andrew Gay saw it best to complete an outstanding result, taking out the NSW Salver in an astonishingly good display of golf given the horrific weather conditions faced by contenders.

After completing 18 holes in weather conditions best described as classic Melbourne - four seasons in one day - the local host submitted his autoscore card to the

scanner with a stableford tally of 32 points.

Whilst not overly remarkable, the result was sufficient to take out the strongly contested NSW Salver from Garrick Aird (Mt Barker) and Damien Geyer (Barossa Valley) by one shot.

Gay’s result was also good enough to carry himself and Vice Captain, Angus McLachlan, to victory in the GMA Challenge Trophy with a Better Ball score of 43 points, clearly making best use of their home course advantage. Some might say unfairly, with others simply conceding defeat to the mighty Royals.

Mt Osmond’s Mark Tan almost stole the glory from the locals, selfishly accepting Longest Drive and Nearest the Pin prizes, although he kindly shared the spoils with West Lakes’ Paul Curtis who took out a NTP prize on the famous 12th hole at the Seaton layout.

Despite the horrendous weather conditions, the event was again a complete success with lunch the preferred option for attendees with another outstanding fare provided by the staff at Adelaide’s royal links.

GMA ChallengeRoyal Adelaide Golf ClubFriday, 29th June 2012

NSW Salver

Winner Andrew Gay 32pts

R/Up Garrick Aird 31pts

3rd Damien Geyer 31pts

Captain’s/President’s Event

Winner Angus McLachlan 31pts

R/up Ron Butterworth 29pts

3rd Chris Pudney 28pts

GMA Challenge

Winners Andrew Gay & Angus McLachlan 43pts

R/up Adrian Edgar & Peter Robinson 37pts

3rd Garrick Aird & Chris Davis 36pts

Special Prizes

L/Drive Mark Tan 6th

NTP Mark Tan 7th

NTP Paul Curtis 12th

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From the PresidentAndrew Gay (Royal Adelaide Golf Club)

Latest media platforms like websites and regular E-News’ should make communicating with our members more effective. Why is it then that we still struggle to get the information across?

GMAQ has even ventured into social media platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook in an attempt to communicate better with their members. Perhaps our inbox is getting inundated with too much information from LinkedIn, Facebook, Golf related E-News’, newsletters from our own golf clubs etc., etc.

I’m not sure how many of you visit the GMA website regularly but I would be keen to hear ideas to improve the frequency of your visits to the website.

Anyway, in an effort to improve communications and “share the love” we have decided to produce an electronic newsletter to keep everyone up to speed on happenings within GMASA. Our knowledge of what is happening outside of our clubs is invaluable in the decision making process happening at clubs everywhere.

The introduction of some new faces to the executive at the last GMASA AGM gave us the opportunity of reassessing the roles within the Executive. Listed below are the responsibilities of the various executive members:

Andrew Gay | Sponsorship, Education David Brand | Communications Alastair McLean | Golf Mark Tan | Membership Paul Curtis | Finance Denise Henly | Secretarial, Archives

Enjoy this newsletter and I look forward to analysing the future with you at our next business meeting with Futurist Dr Kristin Alford. Whilst this session will be a little different and require thinking “outside the square” I am confident everyone will come away with tools that can be implemented into your committee’s strategic thinking. Just one of the many benefits of being a GMASA member.

I thank David for his efforts and trust you all enjoy the read.

GMASA NewsletterEdition 1 | July 2012

Inside this edition

Andrew GayRoyal Adelaide GC

GMASA PresidentGMA National Delegate

David BrandGlenelg GC

GMASA Vice President

Denise HenlyFlagstaff Hill GC

GMASA Secretary

Paul CurtisWest Lakes GC

GMASA Treasurer

Alastair McLeanPenfield GC

GMASA Captain

Mark TanMt Osmond GC

GMASA Vice Captain

GMASA Executive

GMA Challenge | p1

Copperclub Visit | p6

Additional contentsSA Golf Industry Awards Night ..........p3

GMASA New Member Profile .............p3

Newly elected Life Members .............p8

GMA National News ..........................p9

GMASA Newsletter

This publication is aimed at keeping GMASA members updated on the latest news, information and industry trends. If you have any relevant information suitable for this publication, please contact the editor.

Edited & Designed by David Brand.

Views expressed in editorial content do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this publication and its management, or the views of GMASA or GMA.

About GMASAGolf Management Australia (SA) is the association of Professional Golf Club Managers who are engaged in the management and administration of golf clubs within South Australia and the Northern Territory. GMASA is amalgamated with all State Associations through Golf Management Australia. The objects of the Association as the peak body of Managers are to:

Maintain contact between Association Managers for the purpose of increasing their knowledge of golf management and administration;

Encourage close personal co-operation between Members, fostering mutual understanding and the communication of information between members;

Arrange regular meetings that include professional development activities and networking opportunities;

Foster and engage in social activity outside of the formal activity of the Association.

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The inaugural South Australian Golf Industry Awards night was an excellent addition to the calendar last year with everyone in attendance thoroughly enjoying the evening.

I personally consider events like this important in lifting the general profile of golf and those that work and volunteer at clubs all over the state.

Whilst we all understand the value in networking, this event allowed us the opportunity to network with follow managers, superintendents, golf professionals, volunteers and state body administrators.

Shortly I will be writing to your Captain/ President asking them to consider nominating you for the “Manager of the Year” award.

I will be asking them to consider amongst other things the following:

Club achievements in the past 12 months, and in particular those above

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and beyond the normal role of a GM;

Tenure at their Club;

Their level of respect amongst their industry peers (Fellow GMA Members/General Managers);

Any contribution to the Golf Industry above and beyond their Club role;

Involvement with GMA events and programs.

If nothing else, it might give your Captain or President a better understanding of what you actually do within your club and golf industry.

I would also ask that you consider nominating an employee and any worthy volunteers for consideration in this year’s awards.

Whilst I certainly look forward to sharing a glass of wine with you on the night, I am confident you won’t see me on the dance floor grooving to our band, The Holeproofs!

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SA Golf Industry Awards NightSaturday, 27th October 2012Adelaide Oval Dining Room

Andrew Gay | President (GMASA)

Garrick AirdGeneral Manager

Mt Barker Hahndorf Golf Club

Bald Hills Road, Mt Barker, SA 5251

Tel: 08 8391 0547 Fax: 08 8398 2241

[email protected]

GMASA New Member ProfileWork history

Current Mt Barker Hahndorf GC (GM) Commenced 1st Dec 11

07 to 11 Berwick Montuna GC (GM)

03 to 07 Commonwealth GC (Golf Operations Manager)

98 to 03 Box Hill GC (Manager of Golf)

94 to 98 Howlong GCC (Golfshop Manager)

92 to 94 Neangar Park GC (Professional)

90 to 94 Hamilton GC (Professional)

87 to 90 Dorset Golf (Teaching Professional)

Family

Married – Andrea (21 yrs)

Kids – 3 (Raquel, Gabrielle & Mackenzie)

Hobbies

Fishing, kayaking, swimming, cycling, surfing

Golf Handicap

Myself and the putter!!!!

‘2’ should be 22 they way I putt

Mind you, I only 3 putted 5 times at RA which was good. I’m on the improve so look out!

Resides

Sellicks Beach

Memberships

PGA Member 26 years

Aldinga Beach Surf Life Saving Club

GMA 4 years

Golfing Highlights

Junior & Club Champion Tirhatuan Park Golf Club

Junior Champion Waverley GC

Victorian Open Junior Champion

Twice Runner Up Victorian Trainee Championship

3rd Australian Trainee Championship

Pro Am Victories Waverley, Mornington, Warragul, Murray Bridge

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Upcoming EventsBook these events into your Calendar.

Thursday, 19th July 2012 Penfield Golf ClubProfessional Development Seminar & Golf DayForesight Workshop: Drivers of ChangeDr Kristin Alford – FuturistStart: 9:00amOptional golf after lunch

Thursday, 23rd AugustManagers & Superintendents Golf DayDetails TBC

Friday, 14th SeptemberManagers & Professionals Golf DayDetails TBC

Thursday, 11th OctoberStaff Networking Golf & BBQ DinnerAdelaide Shores Golf ClubDetails TBC

Sunday, 16th DecemberGMASA Christmas LunchDetails TBC

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2012 GMA Challengeleft | Denise Henly

below | Royal Adelaide’s Angus McLachlan making the winners acceptance speech

bottom right | Alastair McLean

bottom left | Kevin Dearing


2012 GMA Challengetop | Andrew Gay, Adrian Edgar & Peter

Robinson

left | Mark Tan

middle | enjoying pre-lunch drinks

right | players enjoying the comradarie on the final hole


The weather gods proved kind for the eagerly awaited GMASA visit to the Copperclub at Port Hughes to try out the brand new Greg Norman designed Dunes golf course.

And the hosts did not disappoint with a course presented in outstanding condition given it had only been open since mid-2011.

First comments back from players indicated they had just putted on the best greens ever - and the other playing surfaces were not much different. It was a struggle for some players adapting to greens running at approximately 13 on the stimp meter – in fact the group may as well be putting at Augusta National in the US Masters! There were reports of jugs galore as player after player found themselves going back and forth more than three times whilst putting on the greens – and sometimes trying to chip back onto the greens!

However, despite the difficulties faced by some players, two stood out from the rest. In a tight battle for the trophy, South Lakes Manager Alan Tarry took out the title with 18 points for the 9-hole competition, on

a countback from Programmed Property Services representative and GMASA sponsor, Almir Djemailovic. Former Flagstaff Hill manager, Mike Greening, took out the nearest the pin on the 4th hole after knocking it inside Paul Sutcliffe, who claimed his shot was closer (unfortunately for him, it was closer – to the red flag – not the black flag he was supposed to be aiming for!)

GMASA would like to thank Barry West and Steven Kent, and their staff at The Dunes for an outstanding day of fun, games, food and most importantly, quality company and red wine.

Fun & Games at Copperclub Port Hughes


Fun & Games at Copperclub Port Hughes


It was with great pleasure that Don Will and Paul Sutcliffe were nominated and accepted as Life Members of GMASA at the Annual General Meeting held on Friday, 24th February 2012 at The Grange Golf Club.

Don & Paul served as great amabassdors for the golf management movement over many years, with both serving as GMASA President and on the National Executive during their tenure as golf club managers.

They were joined at the AGM by long serving Life Member, Bruce Scott, who was a previous General Manager at Royal Adelaide Golf Club, the club Don Will also managed between 1998 and 2007. Paul Sutcliffe served as General Manager of The Vines Golf Club (formerly Marino) for over 20 years.

We thank Don and Paul for their great contribution to GMASA and wish them the best for the future.

Above: Newly nominated Life Members Don Will & Paul Sutcliffe (left) with current Life Member, Bruce Scott

GMASA Life MembersGMASA recognises and values the contribution the following members have made to Golf Management Australia and welcomes each of these Life Members as participants in all GMASA activities:

Colin McNamara

Don Bampton

Kevin Harrington

Bruce Scott

Kingsley Robinson

Don Will

Paul Sutcliffe

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Don Will & Paul Sutcliffe join Life Membership ranks

The GMA Board is pleased to announce that it has appointed Michael Horton from the law firm RBHM Commercial Lawyers as its new Honorary Solicitor. Michael is an accredited Business Law specialist.

The legal work to be performed by Michael and his firm will be of the following nature:

Advice to the GMA Board generally;

Advice and assistance in review and drafting of GMA contracts;

Assistance and advice to GMA members who have issues or matters relating to their employment (or other personal issues) at their golf clubs.

GMA members who require clarification of the advice available are encouraged to contact GMA Executive Officer, David Allen (in confidence) at [email protected] or phone 0410 225 545.

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GMA Appoints Honorary Solicitor


Don Will & Paul Sutcliffe join Life Membership ranks

GMA is pleased to announce confirmation of a two year partnership agreement with Club Car, as a leader in supply of Fleet Golf Cars.

Club Car is the world’s leading manufacturer of golf and lightweight commercial, industrial and transportation vehicles. A division of Ingersoll Rand Co., Club Car has a track record of over 50 years in supporting and servicing the global golf industry. Active in Australia since 1979, Club Car has 4 independent distributors across the country with major centres in Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast, Townsville, Perth and Adelaide supported by dealers in regional areas.

“Club Car is thrilled to be the Exclusive Partner for fleet golf cars of GMA,” commented Kevin Gates (pictured above), Vice President (Asia/Pacific) for Club Car. “The strong focus of GMA on professional development, expansion of the game and enhancing the quality of management within our industry aligns well with our corporate goals.

“I’m looking forward to sharing educational resources and supporting the efforts of the organisation. Golf managers in Australia will continue to play a central role in the ongoing growth and consolidation of our business in this country.”

During a recent visit to Australia, Club Car President and CEO Marc Dufour agreed, “This partnership is testimony to the value

we place on the contribution GMA members have made to Club Car’s success in this country. I’m looking forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship and invite all GMA members to leverage this partnership. Club Car is the only golf car manufacturer to locate our Asia/Pacific headquarters here in Australia; our customers have the reassurance that in addition to multiple distribution and service centres across the country, the manufacturer is only as far away as Sydney.”

GMA President David Burton added “GMA is extremely pleased to strengthen our wonderful relationship with Club Car through this partnership. Both golf clubs and Club Car have experienced the highs and lows of the golf business cycle and the future looks bright.

”As GMA endeavours to provide Managers with the education, tools and resources to become better managers and improve club performance, Club Car strive to do the same in their line of golf cars and work vehicles. Their new technology, modern design and reputation for quality and service fit very well with the objectives of club operations in Australia. We look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship and thank Club Car for their foresight and commitment to the industry by engaging in this partnership.”

GMA and Club Car Sponsorship Announcement

For more information on Club Car products please contact your local Club Car Distributor: NSW & ACT Golf Cart Group11 Bowen CrescentWest Gosford NSW 2250(02) 4348 8000Luke Roberts 0404 877 549 QLD, Northern Rivers (NSW)(and Pacific Isles)Golf Cars International12 Millennium CircuitHelensvale QLD 4212(07) 5529 9499Paul Jones 0458 765 898 WA, SA and NT ADH Golf and Utility Vehicles42 Achievement WayWangara WA 6065(08) 9302 2020Grant Hill 0419 936 254 VIC, TASADE Turf Equipment79 Taunton DriveCheltenham VIC 3192(03) 9584 6444Noel Woodward 0402 141 684

GMA National Conference 2013 Announcement of Venue and Dates

The Board of GMA is pleased to announce it has secured an excellent venue in Sydney for the GMA National Conference 2013.

The Conference will be held from Monday 2nd to Thursday 5th September, 2013 and the host venue will be the Four Seasons Hotel, 199 George Street, Sydney.

Please mark your calendars now to ensure you don’t miss what will be another outstanding Conference.

In addition to sourcing new and innovative speakers for 2013, in the near future, GMA will be issuing a short survey regarding the viability of again hearing more from some of the speakers from the 2011 Conference held in Melbourne. We ask all members who attended the Conference to please let us have your opinions.

Should you require further information, please contact GMA Executive Officer, David Allen at [email protected]

Monday, 2nd September to Thursday, 5th September 2013Four Seasons Hotel, 199 George Street, Sydney

News from GMA National

www.gma.org.au

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GMASA SponsorsGMASA would like to thank the following sponsors for their ongoing support in 2012.

MiClub

MiClub is an Australian based company providing innovative internet software for golf clubs including golf competition management, online bookings, tournament management, web site design and other online members services.

Golf Car Solutions

Golf Car Solutions, a privately owned South Australian company. Factory endorsed E-Z-GO and Cushman authorised state dealer. Golf Car Solutions was established in 2002 and over the past 9 years has become South Australia’s largest golf car supplier.

Programmed Property Services

We provide a broad range of property maintenance services through a directly employed workforce model based at over 60 branches throughout Australia and New Zealand. We create value for our customers through innovative long term relationships that help drive our customers’ success.

Schweppes Australia

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Asahi Breweries Ltd, Schweppes Australia develops, manufactures, sells, distributes and markets a range of non-alcoholic ready to drink beverages and cordials, to meet all kinds of refreshment and thirst-quenching needs. Key functions include science & technology, manufacturing, distribution and procurement, marketing and sales, with the support of human resources, corporate affairs, finance, IT, legal, tax, treasury and risk.

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