San Lameer Newsflash/Nuusflits Aug / Sept 2017 | Page 8

Country Club CLUB NEWS / KLUBNUUS Dear Homeowners, members and guests, We have had good rain in the last two weeks, and are in a very fortunate position to have our dams full at the end of winter. After the rain we are looking forward to some better growth, but will have to keep our eyes on weeds. The greens are doing well but we have had some Poa Annua germinating in the last few weeks. It is not affecting ball roll. Fairways and Tees will receive folia fertilizer application. The Junior PGA Pro Am and Regional Fund Raising Pro Am was yet again, a huge success. We have to thank our many sponsors especially Titleist, San Lameer Master Homeowners Association and the Mark McNulty Junior Foundation whom without this event, it wouldn't have been possible. We would like to thank the main sponsor of the 4x4 Men's Team Challenge, PWC for their contribution in making this event such a success as well as Stellenbrau who gave us an endless supply of beer for our Beer Festival themed event. The weather was perfect and the course was in immaculate condition, thoroughly enjoyed and complimented by 128 players in the event. It was great welcoming 6 new teams to this year's event, and from what I have heard we will see them all back next year. Please note that we have moved our monthly braai in September from 27 September to 20 September due to the Australian group playing against our members. Reinard is yet to finalise a team and we would appreciate if you can put your name down to play [email protected] The course will also be closed for annual spring treatment from 9-11 October 2017. From time to time we have members/homeowners who want to play during the few days per year when we are the hosts of a tournament or golf day and they then complain when we are not able to assist them with a round of golf. We would like to explain the benefits of having these tournaments at our club. Not only does it keep your subscriptions and Country Club levies down but it also promotes our course and Estate to the rest of the world therefore having more golfers renting your villa in the rental pool, promoting sales of property and generates an income to keep the country club independently sustainable as a non-profit organisation. It is hard to put a value to the marketing we get out of these events but it definitely contributes to making our Estate one of the most sought after Estates in South Africa and increases the value of your property. We can assure you that we always try and accommodate all our members and homeowners and having these events is never the right time as we have over a 1000 members visiting the 600 plus properties during the course of the year. We try and communicate these days well in advance and always will always arrange for a special rate with one of our neighbouring courses if booked in advance. Please mark these dates on your calendar 28 August - 1 September 2017: SA Kids Junior Africa Challenge 9-11 October 2017 – Hollowtining 19 December 2017 - Club Champs (A, B & C Divisions) 21 December 2017 – AGM 15:00: Country Club - Bar Lounge & Terrace 22 December 2017 – Presidents Cup 23 December 2017 – San Lameer Open (A, B & C Divisions) 1 January 2018 – Greenkeepers Revenge Should you have any recommendations or suggestions to make your club a more enjoyable venue, please send me a mail [email protected] We look forward to welcome you all to the Country Club. Happy golfing,