2018/2019 MEMBERS HANDBOOK

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1 BLACKWOOD GOLF CLUB INC. 2018/2019 MEMBERS HANDBOOK LOCATION 611 Cherry Gardens Road CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157 POSTAL ADDRESS PO Box 1015 BLACKWOOD SA 5051 CONTACT NUMBERS Office... (08) Pro Shop... (08) Fax... (08) WEBSITE

2 CONTENTS GENERAL Elected Officers... 3 Life Members... 4 A Message to All Members... 5 Dress Requirements... 6 Catastrophic Fire Danger... 7 Dangerous Weather Policy... 7 Course Etiquette Slow Play Local Rules Order of Play Visitors Score Cards Motorised Golf Carts and Bikes Membership Categories and Rights Resignations Category Transfer Practising on Greens Children Animals Buggies and Storage Complaints Golf Professional Services The Program Reciprocal Clubs MENS Handicaps Competition Count Backs Principal Club Events Pennant Matches LADIES Conditions for Match Play Principal Club Events Block Bookings Handicaps Open Days Pennant Matches SOCIAL

3 ELECTED OFFICERS FOR 2018 Patron: Mr Kevin Salt President: Mr Nick Kyriazopoulos Captain: Mr Keith Parry-Jones Vice-President: Mr Con Katsaros Vice-Captain: Mr David Clough General Committee: Brenton Bauer, Peter Back, Gavin Patterson, Helen Aylett, Wendy Turner Match Committee: Keith Parry-Jones, Wendy Turner (Women s representative), Matthew Dent (Club Professional) STAFF General Manager: Mr Jeff Girardin Course Superintendent: Mr Steve Pellatt Functions and Sponsorship: Golf and Handicap: Mrs Diane Dunn Finance: Mrs Carol Garrick Professional: Mr Matthew Dent 3

4 WOMEN S OFFICERS FOR 2018 President: Mrs Helen Aylett Captain: Ms Wendy Turner Vice-President: Mrs Sandy Duncan Vice-Captain: Mrs Kaye Lewis Honorary Secretary: Mrs Catherine Barry Committee: Meryl Davidson, Kathy Quinn, Wendy Bennett, Christine Campbell, Kaye Hosking Match Committee: Wendy Turner, Kaye Lewis, Rosemary Underwood Business Women Representative: Mrs Jude Brown LIFE MEMBERS Mr Kevin Salt Mr David Woodard Mrs Anne Hazell Mr Martin Anconé Mr Dale Wilson Mr Stephen Reseigh 4

5 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MEMBERS Welcome to a new golfing year at Blackwood Golf Club. The 2018/19 members handbook includes events and information for the coming year. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with all the information contained so that you and your guests can fully enjoy our golf course and facilities. Nick Kyriazopoulos President Blackwood Golf Club Inc. PRIVACY ACT Blackwood Golf Club Inc (BGC) is required to conform to the National Privacy Principles (NPP) as set out in the Privacy Act 1988 (a Commonwealth Act). The NPP governs the way organisations collect, use, disclose and secure information about you. The NPP allows you to access the information held by organisations about you in order to correct or update it. The personal information collected and maintained by BGC for every one of our members includes your name, address, date of birth, contact details and information specific to and required for the service that we provide to members. Information may be held on behalf of BGC by outside organisations in order to provide services to us (BGC), e.g. Australian Golf Union and Golf SA. BGC is committed to safeguarding personal information provided by members, visitors and staff. We will never disclose any personal information unless we believe there is a threat to life, health or safety. 5

6 DRESS REQUIREMENTS Blackwood Golf Club is a friendly and relaxed club that understands dress sense and that standards vary according to each and every individual. The minimum dress standard is clean, neat and tidy at all times. As you would expect, we like to see an appropriate standard of dress on the course and in the clubhouse. While on Golf Club premises, all members and visitors must maintain a reasonably conservative standard of dress, and dress in proper golf attire while on the course. All patrons should dress in a manner that is inoffensive to others. THE COURSE Men: Trousers or shorts are required. T-shirt with collar and sleeves is required. Mock neck shirts are permitted. Shorts with side pockets are permitted (cargo pants). Ladies: Golf shirts or blouses are required. Golf trousers, 3/4 length "Capri" trousers, shorts or skirts are required. Ladies round neck golf T-shirts are permitted. Sleeveless collared golf shirts are permitted. The following are not acceptable: (Men/Women) Sleeveless T-shirts (singlets) Cut-off shorts or shirts Blue Denim jeans Pool wear Athletic attire (including football/soccer shirts/shorts) THE CLUBHOUSE Dress, which is acceptable for wearing on the course, is also suitable for the clubhouse. All patrons are required to wear clean, neat and tidy attire in the clubhouse at all times. Jeans are permitted in the clubhouse provided they are not ripped. The following are not acceptable: MEN: track suits, cut-off shorts or shirts LADIES: as above 6

7 The following footwear is acceptable: sandals sandshoes/boat shoes with or without socks Thongs or bare feet are not permitted. Golf shoes are permitted on the ground floor and on the rubberised surface in the first floor bar area. FOOTWEAR Golf shoes with soft spikes or flat-soled training shoes are required. Socks are required. The followings are not acceptable: Shoes with metal spikes 'Open' shoes Golf sandals The Club reserves the right to refuse access to the golf course and practice facilities or to anyone it considers being inappropriately dressed. Appropriate golf attire is required for all players as noted above. CATASTROPHIC FIRE DANGER DAYS In the event that this region (Mount Lofty Ranges) receives a forecast the evening before of catastrophic fire danger, the course will be closed. This means that any scheduled events will be cancelled, including any Pro Shop competitions. The clubhouse, Pro Shop, all facilities and course are closed on catastrophic fire days. DANGEROUS WEATHER POLICY Electrical Storms The Club Professional (or his delegate) will peruse the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) forecast daily prior to the first tee off time to ascertain if thunderstorms are predicted. If a thunder warning is in place then all players shall be alerted to the possibility of extreme weather conditions before play commences. The Club Professional or his delegate shall display a copy of this policy and safety guidelines prominently in the Pro Shop. Once informed of the warning, and having been provided with the thunderstorm policy and safety guidelines, players are able to make an informed decision with respect to playing their round of golf on the day. 7

8 If during the round a thunderstorm occurs there will be no warning device sounded. Players are to follow the safety guidelines provided to them prior to the round. If any player has made his or her own decision not to complete their round if he or she rationally believes it is not safe to do so, then their score shall be recorded as NO SCORE APPROVED. If a player elects to suspend his or her round due to thunderstorms he or she shall mark their ball and seek shelter in accordance with the safety guidelines. Once 30 minutes has elapsed between last sound of thunder and lightning sighted players may resume their round. Thunderstorm Safety Guide How close is thunderstorm? Count flash to bang. 3 seconds = 1 kilometre. If less than 30 seconds, seek safe location. Near Clubhouse? Mark ball. Leave golf clubs and umbrellas. Walk with partners at least 4 metres apart NOT in close group. Walk to clubhouse and get inside. Too far from Clubhouse? Mark ball Get away from water (puddles, dams). Do not stand together in a group. Separate at least 4 metres from partners. Do not stand under isolated tree. Do not stand near golf clubs. Do not stand on high point. Abandon umbrella. Do not stand near fence or anything constructed of or containing metal. Seek shelter in a low area under thick growth of trees. Lightning Striking in immediate area Feel hair stand on end lightning about to strike Drop to knees and bend forward and grab knees. DO NOT lie flat on the ground. 30 minute safety rule You will be safe if 30 minutes have passed since last thunder heard/lightning seen. The clock starts again if thunder is heard or lightning observed. 8

9 HOT WEATHER ADVICE The Blackwood Golf Club Committee has the health and wellbeing of Club members and guests as a high priority. These guidelines have been adapted from Sports Medicine Australia policies and guidelines regarding the prevention of heat illness in sport in children and adults. It should be noted that these are purely guidelines. They should be considered not just for competitors, but also for caddies, officials and volunteers involved in the game. The risks involved with heat illness from vigorous exercise are significant. While the lower activity levels of golf compared to athletics mean that the risks are somewhat reduced, the individual response to heat varies from person to person and therefore no hard and fast guidelines will suit every member of a population. Those who need to be especially vigilant include children, overweight people, those un-acclimatised (having come from cooler climates), those who are unwell or otherwise at risk. Factors which impair the body s ability to dissipate heat are: High ambient temperature Solar radiation Humidity (which compromises the efficacy of sweating) Dehydration The recommendations set out below are intended to address each of these factors. 1. These guidelines are for generally more strenuous activities than golf. 2. Table 1 provides an approximate guide to weather conditions and appropriate individual responses. Hydration The more athletes sweat, the more fluid they must consume to avoid dehydration. Dehydration is fluid loss which occurs during exercise, mainly due to perspiration and respiration. High levels of dehydration may increase the risk of heat stress. To diminish the risk of heat stress, fluid should be consumed before, during and after activity. It is recommended participants drink at least 7-8 ml of fluid per kg of body mass (average is about 500 ml) no more than 2 hours before exercising to promote adequate hydration and allow time for excretion of excess water. 9

10 During exercise it is recommended that participants should drink fluid at regular intervals to replace water lost through sweating. Participants should aim to drink at least 3 ml per kg of body mass (about 250 ml for the average athlete of around 70 kilograms every 15 to 20 minutes or ml every hour). However, this may vary dependent on the rate of sweating. Fluid taken should be cooler than the ambient temperature. Water is considered an adequate fluid option for activities lasting up to one hour. Participants in events or activities exceeding one hour are recommended to use carbohydrate-based sports drinks as a means of replacing fluids, carbohydrates and electrolytes lost during prolonged activity. In high risk conditions, players should be encouraged to drink fluids at scheduled drinks breaks and should be provided convenient access to fluids during activity without unnecessary interruption to the game or event. In regard to post-event re-hydration, it needs to be remembered that this can take 24 hours or more. Guidelines for post-event re-hydration include replacing 150% of fluid lost through activity. A loss of weight of 1 kg equates to 1 litre of fluid. The athlete should therefore aim to replace this with 1.5 litres of water, sports drink or a combination of the two. Clothing Light coloured, loose fitting clothes, of natural fibres or composite fabrics, with high wicking (absorption) properties that provide for adequate ventilation are recommended as the most appropriate clothing in the heat. Age and gender of participant Female participants may suffer more during exercise in the heat because of their greater percentage of body fat. Young children are especially at risk in the heat. Prior to puberty, the sweating mechanism, essential for effective cooling, is poorly developed. The ratio between weight and surface area in the child is also such that the body absorbs heat rapidly in hot conditions. Although children can acclimatise to exercise in the heat, they take longer to do so than adults. 10

11 Veteran participants may also cope less well with exercise in the heat. Reduced cardiac function is thought to be responsible for this effect. Predisposed medical conditions Table 1 It is important that players who have a medical condition or are taking medication are aware that this may predispose them to heat illness. Examples of illnesses that will put the participant or official at a high risk of heat illness include asthma, diabetes, pregnancy, heart conditions and epilepsy. Some medications and conditions may need special allowances. Participants and officials who present with an illness such as a virus, flu or gastro or who are feeling unwell are at an extreme risk of heat illness if exercising in moderate to hot weather. Ambient Temp Relative Risk of Possible o C Humidity Thermal injury Action > 60% Low mod Increase vigilance > 50% Moderate Moderate intensity Take more breaks > 30% High very high Limit intensity Limit duration of activity 36 & above > 25% Extreme Consider postponement 11

12 COURSE ETIQUETTE No one should move, talk and stand close to or directly behind the ball when a player is addressing the ball or making a stroke. All players are required to report to the Pro Shop before teeing off. Players are to be at the tee 10 minutes before hitting-off time in competitions. If unable to take your place in the field, where practicable please remove yourself from the list or notify the Club at least three hours before tee off. Non-notification causes disruption to other members' games of golf and will not be tolerated by the Club. The player with the lowest handicap is responsible for the observance of the Rules of Golf, Local Rules and Course Etiquette. Players are to carry a bucket of sand to fill all divot holes including players with carry bags. In winter, divots are to be replaced and lightly sanded. At all other times, sand only should be used in divot holes. Ball marks in greens are to be repaired before leaving to play the next hole. Foot and club marks are to be raked out before leaving a bunker. Players should refrain from walking up the faces of bunkers, except when playing the ball. The rake is to be left in line of play near as practical to the middle of the bunker. Care should be taken not to damage the edge of the hole or the green surface when removing and replacing the flagstick or with shoe sprigs. The putter head MUST NOT be used to remove the ball from the hole. When putting, leave balls in the hole until last player has putted out. Mobile phones are not to be used in a manner that is distracting to other members. Push buggies are prohibited on any green on the course. 12

13 CALLING UP AND GOING THROUGH PROCEDURE When a group is looking for a ball that may be lost or has not yet been spotted, they shall immediately call the following group up. The called up group will then play their shots without delay. If the front group are still not ready to play when the called up group reaches them, the called up group shall proceed to go through. However, if the front group are ready to play before the called up group reaches them, they shall proceed without delay and the going through procedure will lapse. (NOTE: The only purpose of calling up and going through is to save time and keep the field moving. It must never be used as a penalty against the group that may be lost or a bonus for the group called up. Common sense shall prevail in the interpretation of this rule.) Please pick up the ball when strokes are exhausted in Par and Stableford competitions. COURSE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Blackwood Golf Club is committed to provide a safe working environment for its Staff and Members following the guidelines of The Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act Procedures to prevent injury to staff from golf balls are as follows: - 1. Green Maintenance. When the flag has been removed, the green is out of play and golfers are not to hit to the green until the flag is replaced. 2. Fairway and Rough Maintenance. Golfers must wait for an approaching vehicle or mower to pass behind or out of range before playing their shots. Alternatively, golfers may be called on to play their shots by the operator. 3. Other Situations. In all other situations, golfers must receive acknowledgment from course staff that are in range before playing a shot. Players who fail to comply with the above procedures could result in disciplinary actions under the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act. 13

14 SLOW PLAY YOUR POSITION IN THE FIELD IS JUST BEHIND THE GROUP IN FRONT OF YOU, NOT JUST IN FRONT OF THE GROUP BEHIND YOU. With the large number of players to be accommodated on the course, it is imperative that slow play does not impede the field. The Match Committee is concerned at the effect slow play can have on the comfort of members' games. The following time saving measures will be taken: Walk immediately to your ball and play if there is no danger of personal injury Always play your own ball where practical before looking for any fellow competitor's ball thus minimising slow play If held up in front, use this time to make club selection and practice swings When reaching the green leave your bag handily placed for immediate movement to the next tee Player with the honour must hit before marking card. Players habitually offending by slow play will be placed at the end of the field by the Match Committee on competition days and on such other occasions as the circumstances may require. LOCAL RULES Local Rules are printed on the Scorecard. Temporary and local rules are displayed on the notice board located under the balcony. ORDER OF PLAY 1. All competitors in Club competitions have equal rights regardless of the number of players in the group. Groups of FOUR are the maximum number. 2. When a booking sheet is not in operation, order of play will be in the order in which groups arrive on the tee ready for play after first reporting to the Pro Shop. 14

15 VISITORS 1. A visitor shall be accompanied by a member or have permission from the Manager or be part of an approved corporate day. 2. No person shall be introduced as a visitor on more than six occasions (excluding other special offers) in any calendar year and excluding competitions open to visitors. 3. A Member introducing visitors MUST sign their visitor into the green fee book. The Visitor must pay the appropriate green fee prior to playing. 4. A Member may introduce only one (1) playing visitor to the Club on Sunday (before 12:30pm) and Wednesday (before 1:30pm). 5. A Member may introduce up to three (3) playing visitors at any time on Mondays, Tuesdays (after 12:30pm), Wednesday (after 1:30pm), Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays (after 12:30pm). 6. A Member may introduce one visitor on any given Saturday for a cost of $50 on no more than 3 occasions in any membership year. Players must have an official GA Handicap.* 7. Any Playing member may play on any given Saturday for a cost of $20 on no more than 3 occasions in any membership year. Players must have an official GA Handicap.* 8. The Member introducing a visitor is responsible for the dress and conduct of that visitor. 9. Visitors are to display the correct visitor bag tag when playing the course. 10. Hire buggies and clubs are available from the Professional. *Can only be booked by contacting the office or Pro Shop on the Thursday immediately before the Saturday. 15

16 TEE MARKERS Men Male golfers are to hit off blue tee markers on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday and white tee markers on all other days unless specified otherwise. Please refer to local rules. Women Female golfers are to hit off the red tee markers at all times. SCORE CARDS As soon as practicable after the completion of a round, each player should scan his/her scorecard through the scanner located in the Pro Shop. If after hours, cards must be left under the Pro Shop door. Twilight cards to be entered on the kiosk located in the main bar after your round. The cards are to then be placed in the box at the end of the bar. It is the responsibility of all players to ensure that their name, date, grade and correct handicap are clearly shown on the card and that the correct score is recorded for each hole and the card is signed. 16

17 RIDE ON MOTORISED GOLF CARTS & BIKES (Both referred hereunder as "Carts"). Rules and restrictions for use of carts are necessary to protect areas of the course, which are liable to damage. These areas comprise of the greens, tees, bunkers and all unmown areas. Accordingly, to avoid damage to the course, drivers of carts are asked to observe the following rules: 1. Unless on a constructed path, carts are not to be driven within five metres of: (a) a green (b) a closely mown area of a tee (c) any bunker 2. Carts must be kept off all soft areas of the course where tyre marks may be left or damage done. 3. Carts are to be driven directly to the player s ball. In the event of a lost ball, the cart is to be stopped and the driver should look for the ball on foot. 4. A driver may carry one member of his group with his clubs as a passenger, upon payment of the appropriate fee, but shall not tow the clubs of any other player. 5. The permitted driver is responsible for all damage to Club property caused by the cart. 6. For any day with a forecast temperature in Mount Barker of 40 degrees or greater, carts & bikes will be prohibited. 7. The Committee reserves the right to restrict the use of carts at any time. It is the member's responsibility, if in doubt about the use of the cart, to contact the Pro Shop to determine if any restriction/s apply. 8. To hire a cart, the hirer must hold a current driver s license. Note: Etiquette prescribes that drivers of carts should not take advantage of the speed of their carts to harass groups ahead of them into letting them play through. 17

18 MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES AND RIGHTS Playing rights of all categories are subject to the following general restrictions: Men s Competition Wednesday until 3:15pm Women are not permitted to play during these times. Saturday Competition: All players in the field MUST enter the competition of the day. Women s Competition Tuesday until approximately 12:30pm Women playing during this time MUST enter the competition of the day. Sunday (Business Women) time varies. Further restrictions are listed in each category. Membership Category Identification Disc All members are required to display (on their golf bag) the appropriate disc obtainable from the office. The financial year tag provided when fees are paid must also be displayed. Full members and 7 Day Juniors... Red 6 Day members and 6 Day Juniors... Green 5 Day members and 5 Day Juniors... Blue 5 Day Restricted members... White Social Playing, Sub-Junior, Try Golf members... White Country members...as per base category VOTING RIGHTS A person who is in any one of the following membership categories, and who has a minimum of two (2) years membership of the Club, is entitled to vote and attend at every annual general meeting: 7 Day Member 6 Day Member 5 Day Member Life Member (Honorary and Purchased) Country Member 18

19 Full Member: A person over 18 years of age with full playing rights. 6 Day Member: A person over the age of 18 years of age subject to the following restrictions: No playing rights on Saturday. 5 Day Member: Weekdays only - no exceptions. 5 Day Restricted Member: Monday after 1:00pm. Thursday and Friday. Casual Member: May play in all recognised social events both 9 and 18 holes; May play after 1:00pm on Thursdays and Sundays No voting rights apply; May hold a Golf Australia handicap. Country Member: Any person residing beyond 100km by road from the Adelaide General Post Office; The address given must be a residential address not a Post Office Box, holiday house or business address; A Country Member who for two consecutive months fails to fulfil the prescribed qualifications shall cease to be a Country Member; A 7 Day Country Member has the same rights to use the clubhouse and course as a Full Member and includes 10 rounds per membership year plus unlimited additional rounds at a cost of $25.00 per round; A 6 Day Country Member has the same rights to use the clubhouse and course as a 6 Day Member and includes 10 rounds per membership year plus unlimited additional rounds at a cost of $25.00 per round; A 5 Day Country Member has the same rights to use the clubhouse and course as a 5 Day Member and includes 10 rounds per membership year plus unlimited additional rounds at a cost of $25.00 per round; Voting rights as that Category of membership from which he/she transferred or joined directly as a Country Member; Subject to such conditions and restrictions as the Committee may from time to time impose. Reciprocal Member: A Reciprocal Member is a member of any other Golf Club with whom reciprocal arrangements are currently in force. Transfer of membership shall be in accordance with the reciprocal arrangement with the Club concerned. 19

20 Special Member: The Committee shall have the power, notwithstanding any waiting list, to elect no more than ten Special Members in any calendar year as Members on payment of the prescribed fees, and on any conditions as may be deemed desirable by the Committee. There shall not be more than fifteen (15) Special Members at any one time. No voting rights. Corporate Member: The Committee shall have the power, notwithstanding any waiting list, to admit Corporate Members. This membership shall be one year s duration under such conditions as the Committee shall from time to time define. There shall not be more than ten (10) Corporate Members at any one time. No voting rights. Deferred Member: The playing rights are to be that of a visitor (play up to 6 times per year) at the member introduced fee; Must remain such for a minimum period of 12 months; Upon returning to play, the 7 Day Deferred Member will be placed at the top of the A Provisional List, the order of which will be decided by years of playing membership. Standard Deferred members will return to the same position in their relevant categories prior to deferring having not advanced on the waiting list during their absence; Any entrance fees previously paid (applies to members who joined prior to Feb 03) will not be forfeited upon transfer to Deferred Membership; No voting rights. Medical Absentee Guidelines: No member in any category shall be transferred to Medical Absentee other than for health reasons; Upon production of a certificate from a qualified Medical Practitioner, a member shall be transferred to the Medical Absentee category for no less than twelve (12) months from the date of application. Each application will be at the General Committee's discretion; A Medical Absentee will pay the same subscription and have the same rights as a Deferred Member except that his/her voting rights will be maintained at the equivalent level to the Category of Membership held before transferring; 20

21 A Member who applied for and was granted twelve (12) months Medical Absentee leave and is able to commence playing again before the twelve months has elapsed, may apply to the Committee to return, under conditions set by the Committee, to his/her original Membership Category. Any period of leave less than twelve (12) months will incur a full twelve (12) months loss of Club service. Future requests to transfer to the category of Medical Absentee cannot be made for at least twelve (12) months from the date of reinstatement as a playing member; While listed as Medical Absentee, the Member s years of service will not continue until the Member is reinstated as a playing Member; Members are reminded that a transfer to Medical Absentee cannot be back dated but will be effective on the 1st day of the month the request is received, if approved by the General Committee. Social Member: A person who joins the Club to use the clubhouse facilities. No voting rights. Cannot hold a Golf Australia handicap. 7 Day Junior Member: A person under 21 years of age with playing rights as the Committee may from time to time determine. No voting rights. 6 Day Junior Member: A person under 21 years of age with 6 day playing rights. No voting rights. Sub-Junior (Under 12): Sub-Junior Members are permitted to use the course under the following conditions: Must always be accompanied by an adult; Must always give right of way to other members and visitors; May play on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday after 1:30pm and Sunday after 3:00pm; No voting rights. Student 7 Day Member: A person of any age whom is a full time student, must hold a current student identification card. Has the same rights to use the clubhouse and course as a Full Member. 21

22 RESIGNATION Any Member intending to resign from the Club shall signify in writing his/her intention to do so to the Manager on or before the 31st March, or shall remain liable for the subscription for the ensuing year. CATEGORY TRANSFER Any member intending to transfer to a lesser membership category shall signify in writing his/her intention to do so to the Manager on or before the 31st March, or shall remain in his/her current category for the ensuring year. Mid-year downgrades will only be considered by the Match Committee upon written request and receipt of Medical evidence or a demonstration of acceptable extenuating circumstances. PRACTISING Players shall not play chip shots to any green other than the practice green at the western end of the clubhouse. CHILDREN Children are welcome in the Clubhouse under supervision at all times. ANIMALS No animals are permitted on the course or in the Clubhouse. Exception - Guide and Hearing dogs. BUGGIES AND STORAGE Application for the use of privately owned four wheel, two seater motorised carts including two and three wheel ride on bikes must be made in writing to the Committee. Applicants will be placed on the waiting list as is applicable at the time. Permission will be given at the discretion of the Committee. No other person will be permitted to drive the cart at any time. Approval for storage on the Club s premises when available may be given by the Committee after paying the appropriate annual fee. No part-share of a cart stored on Club premises may be sold to another person without the written permission of the General Committee. Note: Any equipment stored is at owner s risk. Golf club and buggy storage is available and administered by the Club through the office. COMPLAINTS Complaints regarding members or employees must be made in writing to the Manager. 22

23 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PRO SHOP STAFF Club Professional: Trainee Professional: Teaching Professional: Shop Assistant: Matthew Dent Henry Clough Troy Lane Harrison Wood The following services are available from your Club Professional: Cleaning of equipment; Expert repairs; Tuition by appointment; Full range of equipment and wearing apparel; Golf clubs and buggies available for hire by visitors; Visa & Mastercard accepted. Give Matthew the opportunity to quote and compare his prices. PRO SHOP HOURS Monday... 7:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday... 7:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday... 7:00am - 5:00pm Thursday... 7:00am - 5:00pm Thursday Twilight... 7:00am - 6:00pm Friday... 7:00am - 5:00pm Saturday... 6:30am - 6:00pm Sunday... 6:30am - 5:00pm 23

24 CLUBHOUSE HOURS BAR KITCHEN MONDAY 11:00am 5:30pm 11:00am 1:30pm TUESDAY 12:00pm 3:00pm 12:00pm 2:00pm WEDNESDAY 10:30am 7:00pm 11:00am 2:00pm THURSDAY 11:00am 5:30pm 11:00am 2:00pm FRIDAY 11:00am 5:00pm 11:00am 2:00pm SATURDAY 11:00am 7:00pm 11:00am 2:00pm SUNDAY (excluding Social events) 10:30am 6:00pm 11:00am 2:00pm SUNDAY SOCIAL EVENTS 12:00pm 9:00pm 11:00am 2:00pm CLUBHOUSE AND LOCKER ROOMS Monday... 7:00am - 5:30pm Tuesday... 7:00am - 5:30pm Wednesday... 7:00am - 7:30pm Thursday... 7:00am - 5:30pm Friday... 7:00am - 5:30pm Saturday... 7:00am - 7:30pm Sunday... 7:00am - 6:30pm Sunday Social Event evenings... 7:00am - 9:00pm The above times are subject to change. 24

25 MEN S HANDICAPS "A" Grade... 0 to 12 "B" Grade to 19 "C" Grade to 36 The system of handicapping in the Club is as per the guidelines of Golf Australia. Cards must be returned from all competition rounds. This includes incomplete rounds. Please mark your card if you leave the course due to illness / injury / inclement weather or an emergency. All scores in 18-hole and stipulated 9-hole single rounds (as defined by the Club), Golf Australia (GA) and State authorised competitions played at an affiliated Club from GA tees under the Rules of Golf must be used for handicapping purposes. Handicaps will be calculated by Golf Link from a rolling sample of the player s previous 20 scores. Handicaps will no longer lapse. Current information is available on the Golf SA and Golf Australia websites. Concerns regarding any handicap issues please refer to the Blackwood Golf Club Match Committee. 25

26 SATURDAY COMPETITIONS Any member playing on a Saturday during competition times (6:53am 1:00pm) must hold a handicap and must enter the competition of the day. MEN S COMPETITION COUNTBACKS Championship Events: 1. Club Championship. Qualification is leading 8 (ties decided on play off). 2. "A" Grade Cup, "B" & "C" Grade Championships. Qualification is leading 8 (ties decided on play off). 3. Club Junior Championship. Winner decided on play off, then sudden death. 4. Club Foursomes Championship and Club Mixed Foursomes Championship winner decided on play off. 5. McTaggart Cup tie decided on count back. Monthly Medal: Winner decided on countback when tie occurs. Weekly Club Competitions: Winner decided on countback when tie occurs. Countback Holes: 1st Countback... last 9 holes 2nd Countback... last 6 holes 3rd Countback... last 3 holes Further Countback...hole by hole from 18 backwards 36 Hole events... last 18 holes A separate competition fee is payable for the individual event on those days of team competition. 26

27 MEN'S - PRINCIPAL CLUB EVENTS These events are restricted to male Members with full playing rights unless stated otherwise. Nominations open 28 days before events commence and close up to 14 days later for events 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 21 & 22. Post entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Match Committee. Motorised ride on buggies are allowed at the discretion of the Match Committee in events 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 for medical reasons. Entry fee may be applicable for all listed events. 1. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Open to male members with full playing rights, as well as a member from any other playing category who has played a minimum of 12 competitive rounds at Blackwood (handicapped rounds) in the 12 months preceding the qualifying round. Subject to paying the appropriate fee to play if no playing rights for this day. Ineligible players maybe granted entry into Club Championships upon consideration by the Match Committee Qualifying - 36 Holes Stroke Play - Leading 8 qualify Quarter and Semi-Finals - 18 Holes Match Play Final - 36 Holes Match Play 7/04/18-1 st Qualifying Round (18 Holes) 8/04/18-2 nd Qualifying Round (18 Holes) 14/04/18 - Quarter 21/04/18 - Semi-Finals 22/04/18 - Final (tie decided by sudden death playoff from 1 st, 8 th and 9 th holes) 2. "A" GRADE CUP (7-12), "B" GRADE (13 18) & "C" GRADE (19 36) CHAMPIONSHIP Qualifying - 18 Holes Stroke Play - Leading 8 qualify on count back Quarter and Semi-Finals - 18 Holes Match Play Final - 18 Holes Match Play 7/04/18 - Qualifying Round 14/04/18 - Quarter-Final 21/04/18 - Semi-Final 22/04/18 - Final (tie decided by sudden death playoff from 1 st, 8 th and 9 th holes) 27

28 3. SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Open to male members with full playing rights, as well as a member from any other playing category (subject to paying the appropriate fee to play if no playing rights for this day) aged over 55 years of age as of 16/02/18. 16/02/19 - Qualifying Round 23/02/19 - Quarter 24/02/19 - Semi-Finals 3/03/19 - Final 4. CLUB FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIP 20/10/18-36 Holes Stroke Play Gross and Nett Trophies 5. CLUB MIXED FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIP 23/09/18-18 Holes Stroke Play Gross and Nett Trophies Open to all Club Members, including 5 Day, 6 Day and Provisional Members. 6. CLUB JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (DAVIS CUP) 7/04/18, 8/04/18-36 Holes Stroke Play Entrants shall be under 21 years of age. 7. McTAGGART CUP Leading qualifier in Club Championship qualifying rounds 7/04/18, 8/04/18-36 Holes Stroke Play 8. PRESIDENT'S TROPHY (A Grade) 36 Holes Stableford 10/11/18 & 17/11/18 9. VICE-PRESIDENT'S TROPHY (C Grade) 36 Holes Stableford 10/11/18 & 17/11/ VICE-CAPTAIN'S TROPHY (B Grade) 36 Holes Stableford 10/11/18 & 17/11/18 28

29 11. HADDRICK PUTTER 2/06/18 & 7/07/18-36 Holes Handicap Stroke - A Grade 12. DR. A. W. CAMPBELL TROPHY 2/06/18 & 7/07/18-36 Holes Handicap Stroke - B Grade 13. PATRON'S CUP 5/05/18 & 2/06/18-36 Holes Gross - All Grades 14. WILF NICOLLE TROPHY 2/06/18 & 7/07/18-36 Holes Handicap Stroke - C Grade 15. CAPTAIN S ECLECTIC TROPHY Best eclectic score over all stroke rounds as programmed From April 2018 to March 2019 (Open to all A Grade players including Provisional s) 16. SUNDAY STABLEFORD ECLECTIC Best eclectic score on the 1 st Stableford rounds of each month (Sunday s only) from April 2018 to March G. R. WOOD TROPHY Gross Medal Total Over 36 Holes 3/11/18 & 1/12/ DR. F. C. ARCHIBALD TROPHY 22/09/18 & 13/10/18-36 Holes Par - All Grades 19. DOUG WADE TROPHY 12/01/19 & 9/02/19-36 Holes Stableford - All Grades 29

30 20. INFITECH SUMMER CUP SPONSORED BY David & Colleen Tonkin All Male Members may enter - Handicap Match Play. 1st round played 21/10/18 - Other rounds to be played on or before: 11/11/18, 27/01/19 & 17/02/ TREVOR BRAY MEMORIAL TROPHY 3/02/19 & 24/03/19-36 Holes Stroke - All Grades 22. ROD KIRKBY VETERANS CUP 27/10/18 18 Holes Stableford Open to Members aged 55 and over 23. DOUG RICHARDSON SUPER VETERANS TROPHY 15/09/18 18 Holes Stableford - Open to Members aged 70 and over 30

31 MEN S A2 PENNANT TEAMS: Mt Osmond, Penfield, Mid North, The Stirling, Flagstaff Hill, Highercombe, Blackwood, West Lakes 20 May 2018 at Mt Osmond 1st Tee 11:15am Mt Osmond v Penfield 12:10pm Flagstaff v Highercombe 9th Tee 11:15am Mid North v The Stirling 12:10pm Blackwood v West Lakes 27 May 2018 at Highercombe 1st Tee 11:15am Highercombe v Blackwood 12:10pm Mt Osmond v The Stirling 10th Tee 11:15am Flagstaff Hill v West Lakes 12:10pm Penfield v Mid North 3 June 2018 at Blackwood 1st Tee 11:15am Blackwood v Flagstaff Hill 12:10pm Highercombe v West Lakes 10th Tee 11:15am Mt Osmond v Mid North 12:10pm Penfield v The Stirling 17 June 2018 at Mid North 1st Tee 11:15am Mid North v Highercombe 12:10pm West Lakes v Mt Osmond 10th Tee 11:15am Blackwood v The Stirling 12:10pm Flagstaff Hill v Penfield 24 June 2018 at Penfield 1st Tee 7:30am Penfield v West Lakes 8:30am Blackwood v Mt Osmond 11:30am Mid North v Flagstaff Hill 12:20pm The Stirling v Highercombe 1 July 2018 at Flagstaff Hill 1st Tee 11:15am Flagstaff Hill v Mt Osmond 12:10pm Highercombe v Penfield 10th Tee 11:15am Mid North v Blackwood 12:10pm West Lakes v The Stirling 8 July 2018 at West Lakes 1st Tee 11:15am West Lakes v Mid North 12:10pm Flagstaff Hill v The Stirling 10 th Tee 11:15am Blackwood v Penfield 12:10pm Mt Osmond v Highercombe 15 July 2018 Final The Grange 31

32 BONNAR CUP TEAMS: Kooyonga, Glenelg, Blackwood, Flagstaff Hill, Grange, Tea Tree Gully, The Vines, North Adelaide 20 May 2018 at Kooyonga 1st Tee 11:15am Kooyonga v The Vines 12:10pm Blackwood v Tea Tree Gully 10th Tee 11:15am Glenelg v North Adelaide 12:10pm Flagstaff Hill v Grange 27 May 2018 at Glenelg 1st Tee 11:15am Glenelg v Grange 12:10pm Flagstaff Hill v North Adelaide 10th Tee 11:15am Tea Tree Gully v Kooyonga 12:10pm The Vines v Blackwood 3 June 2018 at North Adelaide 1st Tee 10:30am North Adelaide v Tea Tree Gully 11:00am Glenelg v The Vines 11:30am Grange v Blackwood 12:00pm Kooyonga v Flagstaff Hill 17 June 2018 at Tea Tree Gully 1st Tee 11:15am Tea Tree Gully v Flagstaff Hill 12:10pm Blackwood v Glenelg 10th Tee 11:15am Grange v The Vines 12:10pm Kooyonga v North Adelaide 24 June 2018 at Flagstaff Hill 1st Tee 11:15am Flagstaff Hill v Glenelg 12:10pm North Adelaide v Grange 10th Tee 11:15am Tea Tree Gully v The Vines 12:10pm Blackwood v Kooyonga 1 st July 2018 at Grange 1st Tee 11:15am Grange v Kooyonga 12:10pm North Adelaide v Blackwood 10th Tee 11:15am The Vines v Flagstaff Hill 12:10pm Tea Tree Gully v Glenelg 8 July 2018 at The Vines 1st Tee 11:15am The Vines v North Adelaide 12:10pm Kooyonga v Glenelg 10 th Tee 11:15am Grange v Tea Tree Gully 12:10pm Flagstaff Hill v Blackwood 15 July 2018 Final - Flagstaff Hill 32

33 WOMEN S CONDITIONS FOR MATCH PLAY 1. All rounds to be played on or within dates specified by the Committee. 2. The lady whose name is on top of the draw shall be responsible for arranging matches. If agreement cannot be reached a decision shall be made by toss of a coin, by the due date - all queries to be referred to Match Committee. 3. Finals shall have a referee - to be arranged by the Captain. 4. The winner of each match shall be responsible for entering result on the draw sheet by due date. 5. Match shall be played to a finish on current handicaps. 6. All matches to be played from the 1st tee. 7. Handicaps: Full handicap for each 18 holes. Half a stroke or over to count as one. SUMMER COMPETITION Ladies Competition Day (Tuesday) - On this day competition players take precedence. Ladies from other Clubs may be invited to play in Tuesday Competitions. Full green fees apply. INTERSTATE VISITORS Visiting ladies may be invited to play in the field on Tuesdays. PRO SHOP COMPETITIONS The Pro Shop will run Tuesday Women s Competitions from 19 December 2018 to 30 January All prizes to be collected from Pro Shop. 33

34 WOMEN S PRINCIPAL CLUB EVENTS All events, unless otherwise specified, will be 18-hole events. Post entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Match committee. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Two qualifying rounds of stroke play (5/04/18-6/04/18) Eight to qualify in each grade for Match Play if entries exceed 12 in each grade. Match play 9/04/18, 10/04/18, Final 12/04/18 A Grade (0-18) 36 Hole Final B Grade (19-26) 27 Hole Final C Grade (27-45) 18 Hole Final Ties for last qualifying positions to be decided by play-off over three holes (1st, 8th and 9th holes). McTAGGART PERPETUAL TROPHY Best nett score over two qualifying rounds of Club Championships. All Grades. SPORTS WOMEN'S PERPETUAL TROPHY For 36 and over handicap players. Best aggregate score for two stableford rounds played on qualifying 3/04/18, 10/04/18. GRANDMOTHERS' TROPHY Best nett aggregate in Championship qualifying rounds. All Grades. CLUB FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIPS 15/10/18 1st Qualifying Round 16/10/18 2nd Qualifying Round 18/10/18 Semi-Final 19/10/18 - Final A Grade B Grade C Grade Ties for last qualifying position will be decided by countback. JOAN LEEK MEMORIAL TROPHY Best nett aggregate in Foursomes Championship qualifying rounds. All grades. CELIA HALSTEAD ECLECTIC COMPETITION Eclectic ½ handicap at commencement of play on last day. 34

35 PRESIDENT'S PRIZE Olympic competition - three rounds. (Stroke, Par, Stableford) Rounds 5/06/18, 17/07/18, 14/08/18 MYRA ST JOHN-SWEETING MEMORIAL TROPHY Awarded to the most improved C Grade Player VICE-PRESIDENT'S PRIZE Best aggregate of two Par rounds. Rounds 13/03/18, 21/08/18 CAPTAIN'S PRIZE 18 Holes Stroke. Top 8 to qualify for Handicap Match Play - 3/07/18 VICE-CAPTAIN'S PRIZE Best aggregate of two Stableford rounds - 26/06/18, 31/07/18 GWENDA WADE TROPHY Best three of five Stroke rounds. 55 years and over. 6/03/18, 3/04/18, 1/05/18, 5/06/18, 3/07/18 SENIOR WOMEN'S TROPHY Best two of three Stableford rounds. 60 years and over. 19/06/18, 10/07/18, 28/08/18 TASMAN BOWL 18 holes Stroke. Top 8 to qualify for Handicap Match Play - 1/05/18 IVY DENNIS HANDICAP FOURSOMES Match Play (drawn) Handicap is the difference between half of the combined handicap - 17/04/18, 8/05/18 MARJORIE JOLLY BLACKWOOD MEDAL Best nett aggregate of 5 out of 7 Stroke rounds. 6/03/18, 3/04/18, 1/05/18, 5/06/18, 3/07/18, 7/08/18, 9/10/18 JOY DING PUTTING TROPHY Average of 5 best scores on Monthly Medal Rounds JOAN TREGENZA SUMMER BOWL Best 5, 18 hole Stableford rounds during summer season on Tuesday, Saturday or Sunday rounds - December, January, February 35

36 SENIOR VETERAN S PRIZE 65 YEARS AND OVER Best three 9-hole scores - 1/05/18 to 2/10/18 BUSINESS WOMEN S AVONDALE TROPHY Best nett aggregate of two out of three Stroke rounds, played on Sundays during the winter season - 8/04/18, 6/05/18, 8/07/18 DEVERSON CUP OLYMPIC TROPHY Three rounds (Par, Stroke, Stableford) - 25/03/18, 6/05/18, 22/07/18 BUSINESS WOMEN S MARGARET HOLLIS CUP Handicap Match Play (drawn) - 29/04/18, 27/05/18, 29/07/18, 26/08/18, Final 14/10/18 BUSINESS WOMEN S WATTLE WREATH Handicap Match Play (drawn) for players eliminated in first match of Margaret Hollis Cup As above from 29/04/18 PUSS CAMPBELL TROPHY Best 4 out of 5 Stableford rounds 18/03/18, 15/04/18, 22/07/18, 19/08/18, 23/09/18 GOLF SA EVENTS 2018 LAUREL WREATH Handicap Match Play (drawn) - 20/03/18 & 27/03/18 INTERNATIONAL BOWL Silver and Bronze divisions. Best one of three 18 Hole stroke rounds. Play between 1st April 2018 & 1st August /04/18, 5/06/18, 3/07/18. Business Women - 8/04/18, 6/05/18, 8/07/18 SHYLIE RYMILL HANDICAP FOURSOMES One round Handicap Foursomes - 15/05/18 Business Women - 20/05/18 36

37 WOMEN S BLOCK BOOKINGS 1. Golf SA Laurel Wreath... $ Golf SA International Bowl Competition...$ Eclectic... $ Gwenda Wade Trophy (Veterans 55 Years and Over)... $ Tasman Bowl...$ Gobbler Competition... $ President's Prize... $ Vice President's Prize... $ Captain s Prize... $ Vice Captain's Prize... $ Putting Trophy Best 5 out of 7 Stroke Rounds... $3.00 BUSINESS WOMEN S 12. Margaret Hollis Cup... $ Deverson Cup... $ Avondale Trophy... $ Puss Campbell Trophy... $5.00 WOMEN S WEEKLY COMPETITIONS All weekly competitions - Entry fee: Tuesday $5.00 for 18-holes and $2.50 for 9-holes including Nearest the Pin, Saturday $7.00 all other days $5.00. Players not making Block Bookings are reminded to enter their names for individual competitions on appropriate sheets. Business Women On Sunday mornings a Business Women s competition is held. Generally these are women who work, students or who cannot play on Tuesdays. The Business Women have organised competitions both Golf SA and Blackwood events. Their programme is drawn up in consultation with the Women s Captain. 37

38 WOMEN S HANDICAPS All scores in 18-hole and stipulated 9-hole single rounds (as defined by the Club), Golf Australia (GA) and State authorised competitions played at an affiliated Club from GA tees under the Rules of Golf must be used for handicapping purposes. Cards must be returned from all competition rounds. This includes incomplete rounds. Please mark your card if you leave the course due to illness / injury / inclement weather or an emergency. Handicaps will be calculated by GOLF LINK from a rolling sample of the player s previous 20 scores. Handicaps will no longer lapse. Current information is available on the Golf SA and Golf Australia websites and on the Women s notice board. Concerns regarding any handicap issues please refer to the Blackwood Golf Club Match Committee. WOMEN S HANDICAP GRADES A Grade Handicap B Grade Handicap C1 Grade Handicap C2 Grade Handicap Players are responsible for playing off their correct handicap. COUNTBACKS All ties in Club competitions will be decided on countback unless otherwise specified. All countbacks to be taken on last holes. 38

39 2018 GSA OPEN DAYS (WOMEN) 15 March Flagstaff Hill 4BBB Stableford 8:30am shotgun start 22 March The Stirling Canadian Foursomes 9:00am shotgun start 5 April West Lakes Pinehurst Foursomes 9:00am shotgun start 3 May Thaxted Park Canadian Foursomes 9:00am shotgun start 15 May The Grange 4BBB Stableford 8:30am shotgun start 28 May Kooyonga Stableford 29 August Thaxted Park Pinehurst Foursomes 9:00am shotgun start 11 October The Vines Individual Stableford 8:30am shotgun start 20 November Blackwood Canadian Foursomes 9:00am shotgun start BLACKWOOD / GRANGE CHALLENGE Thursday, 3 May at Blackwood at 8:30am Blackwood v Grange Thursday, 23 August at The Grange at 8:30am Blackwood v Grange WOODBARK Tuesday, 13 November at Mt Barker, 9:00am shotgun Blackwood v Mt Barker 39

40 GSA SANDERSON CUP TEAMS: Grange, Kooyonga, Glenelg, Blackwood, Royal Adelaide, Mt Osmond 27 May 2018 at Blackwood 1st Tee 11:15am Blackwood v Glenelg 11:50am Royal Adelaide v Mt Osmond 12:25pm Kooyonga v Grange 3 June 2018 at Mt Osmond 1st Tee 11:15am Mt Osmond v Blackwood 11:50am Royal Adelaide v Kooyonga 12:25pm Grange v Glenelg 17 June 2018 at Grange 1st Tee 11:15am Grange v Mt Osmond 11:50am Blackwood v Royal Adelaide 12:25pm Glenelg v Kooyonga 24 June 2018 at Glenelg 5th Tee 11:15am Glenelg v Royal Adelaide 11:50am Grange v Blackwood 12:25pm Kooyonga v Mt Osmond 1 July 2018 at Royal Adelaide 1st Tee 11:15am Royal Adelaide v Grange 11:50am Mt Osmond v Glenelg 12.25pm Kooyonga v Blackwood 8 July 2018 SEMI FINAL Kooyonga 15 July 2018 FINAL Grange 40

41 GSA A3 PENNANT TEAMS: Blackwood, Mt Osmond, West Lakes, Royal Adelaide, North Adelaide, Flagstaff Hill, Kooyonga, Glenelg Monday 14 May 2018 at Mt Osmond 1st Tee 8:00am Mt Osmond v Glenelg 8:30am Flagstaff Hill v North Adelaide 9:00am Royal Adelaide v Kooyonga 9:30am West Lakes v Blackwood Monday 21 May 2018 at West Lakes 1st Tee 8:00am West Lakes v Flagstaff Hill 8:30am Royal Adelaide v Glenelg 9:00am Kooyonga v Mt Osmond 9:30am Blackwood v North Adelaide Monday 28 May 2018 at Glenelg 1st Tee 8:00am Glenelg v Kooyonga 8:30am North Adelaide v West Lakes 9:00am Royal Adelaide v Blackwood 9:30am Flagstaff Hill v Mt Osmond Monday 4 June 2018 at Kooyonga 1st Tee 8:30am Kooyonga v West Lakes 9:00am Flagstaff Hill v Blackwood 9:30am Royal Adelaide v Mt Osmond 10:00am North Adelaide v Glenelg Monday 18 June 2018 at Royal Adelaide 1st Tee 8:00am Royal Adelaide v North Adelaide 8:30am Kooyonga v Flagstaff Hill 9:00am West Lakes v Mt Osmond 9:30am Glenelg v Blackwood Monday 25 June 2018 at Flagstaff Hill 1st Tee 8:00am Flagstaff Hill v Royal Adelaide 8:30am Blackwood v Mt Osmond 9:00am West Lakes v Glenelg 9:30am North Adelaide v Kooyonga Monday 2 July 2018 at North Adelaide 1st Tee 10:00am North Adelaide v Mt Osmond 10:20am Glenelg v Flagstaff Hill 10:40am West Lakes v Royal Adelaide 11:00am Blackwood v Kooyonga Monday 9 July 2018 FINAL West Lakes 41