Around the Clubhouse, November 2021

October was certainly a busy month on the courses, with the Heritage Invitations closely followed by the Club Championship and the annual Ryder Cup. At the Club Championship we had 35 members signed up playing across 4 flights. Day 1 went off without incident, but the second day was postponed due heavy rain. However, we managed to complete day 2 on the following week and crowned our flight winners and our Club Champion.

Congratulations to Ron Tucker for great play to shoot a gross 149 and become 2021 Club Champion. Ron narrowly beat Carl Nelson, who scored 150 and was the Championship Flight net score winner. Between them, Ron and Carl have wrapped up the Majors in 2021 so far, with just the 2-Man Match Play Championship in November remaining.

In the other flights, congratulations to the winners: Member tees - Charlie Fiedler (147) and Bob Fratarcangelo (148) and Black tees - Kevin Nattrass (156). Charlie made an eagle on #17 on Barony from 150 yards to narrowly beat Rick Keebaugh on a scorecard playoff.

The course has benefitted greatly from the rain and fertilizer application recently.

Over-seeding of the tee boxes, greens and collars will begin shortly. As we move into the fall and winter season, please be aware that the Bermuda grass will cease to grow – abide by the 90-degree cart rules and avoid driving in the rough in order to protect the dormant grass.

Notable dates in the coming 2 months: · 2 Man Match Play Championship: Wednesday 3 November, Monday 8 November, Friday 12 November. Each round of matches must be completed no later than these dates · Super Men’s Day: Wednesday 17 November · Super Men’s Day: Monday 13 December (note the change of date) · Nightmare Nine before Christmas: Friday 16 December