With the incredible amount of rain received over the past two months it was inevitable that this would affect our outings. None more so than the scheduled morning’s golf at Clovelly in mid-July. No chance of golf there.
And then at King David Mowbray in mid-August, it all appeared perfect until midway through our second nine, when the heavens opened. But as quickly as it appeared, equally so it lightened up to allow us to complete the mandatory eighteen holes. See photo above….these were the ground conditions?
Winner of the VAL O Riley trophy was Nathier Fortune on 39 points, one ahead of Jos Hurn. Third on 36 points was Hugh Crichton-Stuart who edged Dave van der Walt and Graham Shilstone on a count out. Nearest the Pin on the 8th was Chris Boyes and, on the 16th, Angelo Campbell. Longest Drive on the 6th was Craig Cerff and on the 14th Enver Maneveld. Despite the conditions, an enjoyable afternoon at KDM.
Our next outing is a morning tee-off from 07:58 off both tees at Bellville Golf Club on 8 September 2024….green fees will be R375,00 as you have been advised by Angelo who has also requested that you advise your availability/non-availability to houtbaygolfclub@gmail.com and effect payment into the club’s account if you’re playing a.s.a.p. Bellville require the EFT to be processed by 4 September.
Trophies
According to our records, the following have the respective HBGC trophies ( if you haven’t please advise ). We need them shortly for engraving! If you are able to return them to John at Bellville GC please do so.
- January : Dorothy Burmeister Trophy : Garth Roberts
- February : Bertie Vivie and Gerry Brand Trophy : Ale Bonora
- March : EV Dichmont Trophy : John Sheraton
- April : PP Pot : Gareth Poggenpoel
- Goodwin Trophy : HBGC
- May : Percy W Day Trophy : Chris Boyes
- June : Norman Sivertsen Trophy : HBGC
- July : Sandell Trophy : James Hendrickse
- August : VAL O Riley Trophy : HBGC
- September : Walters Cup : HBGC
- October : Valentia Cup : Craig Cerff
- November : Tramway Cup : HBGC; Presidents Cup : HBGC; Mampara Cup : HBGC
And good news is that the committee has agreed that the 2-shot penalty for trophy winners now applies only to individual stableford competitions throughout the year – and not for the final ( and prestigious ) event of the year, The Tramway Cup.
Forthcoming outings :
- 8th September : Bellville GC a.m.
- 29th September : Hazendal Par 3 GC a.m
- 13th October : Kuils River a.m.
- 29th Nov and 1st Dec : Westlake GC / Tramway Weekend
2025
- 19 January 2025 : Rondebosch GC p.m.
- 16 February 2025 : Somerset West GC a.m.
- 16 March 2025 : Strand GC a.m.
- 12 and 13 April 2025 : Langebaan GC a.m.
- 18 May 2025 : Erinvale GC a.m.
- 8 June 2025 : Devon Vale GC a.m.
Cheers,
Trevor
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