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News Flash 6 September 2013 Dear Members

the decision-making process of the Club.

1 News Flash 6 September 2013 Dear Members Please take note of the following announcements, as they are very important to every member who wants to be part of the decision-making process of the Club. Please keep an eye on the following important dates.

VERKIESING 2013 Dit is weer tyd vir ons ALGEMENE JAARVERGADERING, en daarmee saam gaan die verkiesing van nuwe Raadslede soos bepaal deur die hersiene Grondwet.

2 VERKIESING 2013 Dit is weer tyd vir ons ALGEMENE JAARVERGADERING, en daarmee saam gaan die verkiesing van nuwe Raadslede soos bepaal deur die hersiene Grondwet. Die wysigings van die Grondwet is op 29 Augustus 2013 deur die lede op "n Spesiale Algemene Vergadering goedgekeur met 39 stemme teenoor 4. Volgens die bepalings van die Grondwet word nominasies nou amptelik ingewag, en sluit dit 14 dae voor die Algemene Jaarvergadering soos op die voorblad geadverteer. Dit beteken dat alle nominasies by die Klub Bestuurder se kantoor ingedien moet word voor 12h00 op 11 September Belangrik om kennis te neem dat die proses nou ook elektronies gedoen kan word op voorwaarde dat dit op die amptelike dokumente plaasvind. Kyk asb na die onderstaande stipulasies wat betrekking het op die proses. E LOCAL RULES We want to continue reminding members that the placing rule has been amended from one club length to one card length. We find that, despite it being widely announced, a lot of players still seem to be unaware of the change. We want to plead with members to help us by repairing their (and other) divots and pitch marks, as well as staying out of the environmentally sensitive area between the 10th and 11th holes. We are not able to be everywhere at all times, and thus would appreciate being notified if members notice the misuse of our course by any golfers. It is always easier to deal with an incident the moment it happens, rather than weeks later.

INSTALLATION OF NEW IRRIGATION MAIN-LINE We are asking for the patience of members and visitors playing the course whilst the process of upgrading our irrigation main-lines are underway.

PVC pipes. This is part of our capital expense programme for which Nedbank approved a 5 year term loan.

3 INSTALLATION OF NEW IRRIGATION MAIN-LINE We are asking for the patience of members and visitors playing the course whilst the process of upgrading our irrigation main-lines are underway. Do not be deterred by the blue pipes that are scattered all over some of the holes, for the subcontractors are working day and night to finish this mammoth task of laying the more than 6km of 8 inch PVC pipes. This is part of our capital expense programme for which Nedbank approved a 5 year term loan. It is important that both members and home-owners be informed about this process, as it is a very sensitive and finely balanced exercise for the following reasons: The impact on the playing conditions, and for this period markers must use their discretion when play comes into contact with the operations. We apologise for the inconvenience, but wish to stress the importance of this move. The upgrade was discussed in Board meetings for many years, and now it has materialised. Apart from the cost the biggest threat in this procedure is the small window within which we will be able to perform this upgrade. The season is turning and the days are getting longer, and with it more sunshine and warmer winds. With the project underway some of the areas will be blanked off and thus we will not be able to irrigate. We are also at the beginning of the growing season, and at the same time we plan to hollow-tine in early October. I think members will understand the sensitivity of the whole operation. The Golf Club and the Golf Estate is a very sensitive environment where a variety of individuals have to co-exist in harmony. For the Golf Club and its management this harmony is a matter of priority, and that is the reason why we have to communicate the steps to be followed. We hope to be finished as early in October as possible. For us to achieve our goals the sub-contractor have to perform certain procedures which includes working at night. To achieve this we obviously have to be sensitive not to disturb the home-owners, not to create a security risk whilst at the same time trying to keep ahead of schedule. We want to thank members and the home-owners for their patience during this important process. PERSONEELLID VAN DIE MAAND Die Bestuur het dit goed gedink om maandeliks 'n personeellid uit te sonder wat buitengewoon presteer en Augustus se wenner is BENSON DAYENI. Benson is alreeds vanaf 2003 werksaam by die Klub, en vanaf 2006 in diens van die Klub as skoonmaker. Hy is bekend vir die manier waarmee hy lede versorg en die vriendelikheid waarmee hy sy take verrig. Hy is baie lojaal en as beloning daarvoor is hy deur die loop van hierdie jaar bevorder tot "House-keeping Manager". Sy toewyding en getroue diens is vir die Klub 'n groot bate en hy is 'n voorbeeld vir sy mede personeel. Danksy die vriendelike samewerking van GREENWAYS RESTAURANT kan die gelukkige wenner 'n ete van sy/haar keuse geniet geborg deur Tony Scholtz van Greenways. Baie geluk en baie dankie Benson! Geniet jou ete! VRYDAGAANDE VLEISTREKKING: Mikeva Centre, Heiderand Tel: , Fax: Baie dankie aan Andre Marx, eienaar van Ultra Meat (by die Mikeva Sentrum), vir die borg van ons Vrydag-aande se vleistrekking en Fantastic Friday. Indien jy nog nie daar was nie, is dit nou die tyd om van hulle heerlike produkte aan te skaf.

JUNIOR GOLF Jordan Duminy AND Martin Vorster participated in The World Golf Junior Championship this year for the South African team, whilst representing the Louis Oosthuizen Academy.

Golfers from 43 States and 43 countries, totalling 1300 descended upon Pinehurst to participate in their different age groups.

Their competition started on a high when a special delivery from Louis Oosthuizen was made to Pinehurst for Jordan and Martin Vorster who participated in the 11year age group.

4 JUNIOR GOLF Jordan Duminy AND Martin Vorster participated in The World Golf Junior Championship this year for the South African team, whilst representing the Louis Oosthuizen Academy. The competition was held in Pinehurst, North Carolina, the very town that will play host to the US Open in Golfers from 43 States and 43 countries, totalling 1300 descended upon Pinehurst to participate in their different age groups. Jordan, the only South African in the 10 year group competed against 138 participants from all over the world. Their competition started on a high when a special delivery from Louis Oosthuizen was made to Pinehurst for Jordan and Martin Vorster who participated in the 11year age group. They received golf shirts like those worn by Louis with the South African flag on the sleeve. They each also received caps. Jordan & Martin IMPORTANT DATES This month is packed with a lot of sponsored days above and beyond the normal fantastic line-up of competitions. Please make a note of the following days: The MOSSEL BAY OPEN got blown away this past weekend and have been re-scheduled for Sunday 17 November The Mossel Bay Sports Festival is taking place the weekend of September and starts off with the yearly Business Chamber golf day Friday 20 September sponsored by Rawson Properties to the tune of over R (including a spit-braai after the game). The weekend is rounded off with the inaugural Mossel Bay & Pinnacle Point combined tournament stretching over 2 days. Members can take part in this event at a minimal cost with excellent prizes on offer for both days as well as cumulative prizes. This event is sponsored by Global Golf. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU BOOK YOUR SPOT AT RECEPTION FOR WE WOULD LIKE THE SUPPORT OF MEMBERS FOR THESE GREAT EVENTS. ELECTRONIC MEDIA AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLEASE HELP US Our course is in a fantastic condition and we would like to keep it that way. Please assist us in repairing your and other player s` divots and pitchmarks. You can also help by pointing out players that do not have sandbags and that do not take proper care of our course. The systematic destruction of our course must be stopped!

7 Enjoy your golf this week. Louw & Team

8 HOT DEALS FOR THE WEEK TaylorMade R1 Driver Special Was R Now R All Adidas Footwear LESS 15%

PLEASE NOTE THESE IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE HANDICAPPING MANUAL (EFFECTIVE 1 APRIL) Handicap Manual Changes Effective 1 April 2013

News Flash 22 March 2013 Dear members PLEASE NOTE THESE IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE HANDICAPPING MANUAL (EFFECTIVE 1 APRIL) Handicap Manual Changes Effective 1 April 2013 The South African Golf Association,