HCGC NEWSLETTER. In This Issue. From the Chairman: A Club Is Only As Good As Its Members

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As we continue to grow and evolve it becomes increasingly important to not only maintain and preserve our wonderful relation ships with our current members, but also expand throughout the community

1 HCGC NEWSLETTER HELENSVALE COMMUNITY GOLF CLUB MMUNI- From the Chairman: A Club Is Only As Good As Its Members ` April, Wandilla Dr, Helensvale 4212 Helensvale Community Golf Club prides itself on the social, community based environment we have created and is continually striving to serve and impress all of our members old and new. As we continue to grow and evolve it becomes increasingly important to not only maintain and preserve our wonderful relation ships with our current members, but also expand throughout the community to build exciting relationships with new comers. Every club needs support and it s more important now than ever to continue to receive that from our members. We would love to see continued and increased member support as we grow as when you have a good thing you want to share it around! A message from the ChairLast but certainly not least please welcome our talented new Operations Manager, Michael Roberts, to the club. Michael & I have known each other for a long time and I have no doubt he will make a considerable, positive impact to our Golf Club. We are very excited for what the remainder of this year has to offer us all and we look forward to sharing in the excitement with you. Michael Roberts Operations Manager - John Atkinson, Chairman Ph: Fax: nitygolfclub.com.au In This Issue Anzac Day Summer Of Golf Cart s Café & Functions Memories Gaining Perspective Pro Shop Anzac Day Trade Junior Golf Coaching Pro Tip Events calendar

Jason Day expected to return to Australia 2013 PGA winner, Jason Day Australian Summer Of Golf THE Australian Open, PGA and World Cup dates are locked for a massive summer of Aussie golf.

World number two Jason Day looms as a major drawcard for both the Open and World Cup, to be played at Kingston Heath, where he is the defending singles champion.

3 Jason Day expected to return to Australia 2013 PGA winner, Jason Day Australian Summer Of Golf THE Australian Open, PGA and World Cup dates are locked for a massive summer of Aussie golf. And while the Perth International is set to go again next February the location and date for the Masters, the traditional third leg of the Aussie triple crown, is still to be confirmed. World number two Jason Day looms as a major drawcard for both the Open and World Cup, to be played at Kingston Heath, where he is the defending singles champion. Day won the last instalment of the event, along with Adam Scott, at Royal Melbourne in 2013, but he hasn t played in Australia since. After winning the inaugural Greg Norman medal late last year, Day declared his desire to get back and play at home. I m looking forward to coming to Australia this coming year... definitely, Day said. Australian Open, Royal Sydney, November World Cup of Golf, Kingston Heath, November Australian PGA Championship, Royal Pines Resort, 1-4 December

What s Been Happening Cart s Cafe Cart s Café can cater for all of

From birthdays to weddings whatever your function we have the answer!

Thursday to Saturday so come on in and trial our delicious Autumn

Don t forget you can text or call orders straight through to me,

4 What s Been Happening Cart s Cafe Cart s Café can cater for all of your event needs. From birthdays to weddings whatever your function we have the answer! Don t forget to book now for Christmas in July as weekends are filling up fast. We are open for lunch from Tuesday to Sunday or for dinner from Thursday to Saturday so come on in and trial our delicious Autumn menu. The pizzas are to die for! Don t forget you can text or call orders straight through to me, Ray, on Steak Cooking Tips: Rare: 2-3 mins each side Medium: 4 mins each side Well Done: 5-6 mins each side Remember! Only turn the steak once to prevent it from drying out. Happy Cooking! Presentation Winners

6 TRIVIA ANSWERS Joern Utzon 5. Glenrowan Banjo Patterson

Taroom Golf Course, Outback QLD Gaining Perspective It s easy to lose perspective when you

Here on the Gold Coast we can safely assume we will see green grass, sunny blue skies and

On a recent trip into outback QLD, Helensvale Community Golf Club Chairman, John Atkinson,

HCGC Green As you can see in the pictures above, Taroom Golf Club makes the best of what

7 Taroom Golf Course, Outback QLD Gaining Perspective It s easy to lose perspective when you are blessed with beauty all year round. Here on the Gold Coast we can safely assume we will see green grass, sunny blue skies and comfortable temperatures almost year round. On a recent trip into outback QLD, Helensvale Community Golf Club Chairman, John Atkinson, was reminded at how good we have it. HCGC Green As you can see in the pictures above, Taroom Golf Club makes the best of what they have playing on a brown, dry, dirt compacted course. Thankfully, with daily maintenance and our beautiful environment we are able to enjoy the stunning course we have today. Let s take a moment to appreciate just how good we have it! HCGC Green

8 Nike Ladies Golf Shoes $99.00 Men s Australian Spirit Golf Shirt $39.00 FROM THE PRO SHOP Sureshot GPS micro700x $ Sureshot GPS micro300x $189.00

On 24 April, the sale and supply of alcohol must cease at midnight (with a grace period of 30 minutes for

From 10am to 1pm on Anzac Day (25 April), liquor may only be sold or supplied in conjunction with a meal in

9 On 24 April, the sale and supply of alcohol must cease at midnight (with a grace period of 30 minutes for consumption permitted until 12.30am). From 10am to 1pm on Anzac Day (25 April), liquor may only be sold or supplied in conjunction with a meal in a part of the premises that is ordinarily set aside for dining, if the meal is also prepared, served and intended to be eaten on the premises. The sale of take away liquor is not permitted prior to 1pm on Anzac Day. After 1pm on Anzac Day, normal liquor trading hours and conditions apply. No gaming is permitted between midnight and 1pm on 25 April. After 1pm normal trading hours will resume.

If your set up is right, you re well on your way to solving this difficult lie. The danger is that you'll hit behind the ball, stabbing your club head in the ground.

11 Pro golf AWKWARD LIES Your near the green with not much grass under your ball and what little there is, is patchy. In this situation, choose your sand or pitching wedge to give you the proper amount of loft you need to stop your ball on the green. If your set up is right, you re well on your way to solving this difficult lie. The danger is that you'll hit behind the ball, stabbing your club head in the ground. To guard against this, place your weight in your left hip and stand closer to the ball with a more upright position. This makes your club shaft more vertical and automatically tips your club head onto its toe reducing the bounce of the club. This way less of your club head is exposed to the ground. Your upright posture also causes you to raise your hands at address protecting your wrists from over cocking. Since the heel of your club is off the ground, position the ball toward the toe of your club where you want to make contact. Striking the ball on the toe is not only safer but the slightly offcenter hit produces a much softer shot, Once you're set up correctly, your swing is the same as it is for a normal pitch shot. Hope this helps you improve your chipping Happy golfing

12 EVENTS CALENDER Golf Calendar April, 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Joker SS + Spin Club 2 Men s Comp MM + Ladies Stroke 3 Open & Mixed SS 4 Men s Vets SS 5 Ladies Vets TS 6 Men s Comp Wed Cup Stroke/ Putts 7 Ladies Comp MM Stoke/Putts 8 Jokers SS + Spin club 9 Men s Comp SS + Ladies SS 10 Open + Mixed 4 Ball Ambrose 11 US Masters Challenge 10am Start 12 Lady Vets SS 13 Men s Comp 4BBB S 14 Ladies Comp TS 15 Jokers SS + Spin Club 16 Men s Comp SS + Ladies Comp SS 17 Open + 18 Men s 19 Lady 20 Men s 21 Ladies 22 Jokers 23 Men s Mixed SS Vets S Vets 4BBB S SS Comp SS SS + Spin Club Comp DD + Ladies Comp SS 24 Open + Mixed Irish 4 Ball 25 ANZAC DAY 1pm Social Play 26 Lady Vets Reverse Ambrose 27 Men s Comp SS 28 Ladies Comp 4 Person Accumulator 29 Joker SS + Spin Club 30 Men s Comp SS + Ladies Comp SS May, /05/16 Australia s Biggest Morning Tea - come and help raise funds for the Cancer Council. Open invitation with a gold coin donation. Get involved and bring a plate to share on the day!

Jake s Corner The Summer Cup has now been completed. The final was played between T. Gordon & B. Hargraves V T. Silver & T. Burnett-Jones with Gordon & Hargraves taking out the win.

14 Jake s Corner The Summer Cup has now been completed. The final was played between T. Gordon & B. Hargraves V T. Silver & T. Burnett-Jones with Gordon & Hargraves taking out the win. The monthly medal winners for March 2016 were: A Grade E.Leah B Grade V. Schollum C Grade M. Gooch The monthly medal winners for April 2016 were: A Grade B. Hargraves B Grade G. Ponder C Grade J. Robertson It s great to see all the new mowers & they have certainly made a difference The course is looking really good! Member s should be aware that the rough will be cut down in stages to achieve the best final product. If there are any member s with some time on their hands we are always looking for volunteers to do small tasks around the course. Please contact Michael Roberts, the Operations Manager, to see how you can be involved. I must also congratulate our lady members on their very high standard of dress on the Golf Course. Well done ladies. Until next month, Jake.

HCGC NEWSLETTER. Until next month, In This Issue. From the Chairman: - John Atkinson, Chairman. 16 Wandilla Dr, Helensvale 4212.

HCGC NEWSLETTER. Until next month, In This Issue. From the Chairman: - John Atkinson, Chairman. 16 Wandilla Dr, Helensvale 4212. HCGC NEWSLETTER HELENSVALE COMMUNITY GOLF CLUB MMUNI- ` May, 2016 From the Chairman: Hello and welcome to the May edition of the Helensvale Community Golf Club Newsletter. We are well and truly into Autumn