See who won the World Cup Commemorative Cup

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

World Cup Champions
Last Saturday the next of our Majors was played namely the ‘World Cup Commemorative Cup,’ which is a remembrance of Erinvale hosting the World Cup of Golf in 1996.

Congratulations to the winning team of Ray Townsend, Sue Clarke, Franz and Lilo Siebold.


World Cup Commemorative Champions 2015.


Best dressed team during the World Cup Commemorative Cup. Geoff Buultjens,
Dean Milbank, Brad Manson and Martin Butler.

Prize table

MHR Draw
Congratualtions to Lilo Siebold who won the MHR draw this time around.
She's pictured here with Captain Frank McDonogh 

Erinvale Captain Frank McDonogh handing over the trophy to Somerset West Captain Stephen Els Erinvale vs Somerset West (Sqeagles)

On Wednesday it was the return match between Erinvale and Somerset West, hosted at Somerset West. As per July the teams are made up of 10 men and 6 ladies in a betterball format with the pairing with the least amount of points being removed from each side.

Congratulations to Somerset West on their victory to level the series and we look forward to hosing them next year with intention in taking the trophy back.

AGM
A reminder that on the 7th December 2015 is the Club’s AGM!
With regards to the AGM pack that was sent out, please take note that points 4 on the information pack were it mentions ‘proposed change to the constitution’ is an error and is to be ignored.

GPS on Golf Carts
This week we are very pleased to announce that GPS have been installed onto the Club’s Golf Carts. These units will add tremendous value to the golf experience and we hope you will all enjoy them. With the GPS being installed there is an adjustment to the rental rates for members for 18 holes will increase from R200 to R225 and Non-Members the rate will increase from R310 to R350 effective 1st December 2015.



Check-in Procedure
Over the past weeks we have been noticing that golfers are not all checking into the pro shop before golf and in addition not handing the starter your player voucher.

It is a vital part of the controls that all golfers register with both the pro shop and starter before any game of golf.
We thank you in advance for your understanding and support.

 

Picture of the week
Here is this week's picture of the week.

It's a stuning sunset over the course and it was taken by Greg Todd.

If you have a great photo of Erinvale please send it to us here.

ECHO 2016
They say time flies when you’re having fun and to think we are about to launch the ECHO Golf Day 2016, is remarkable.

This year we have changed the process a bit. This year the Golf Shop will be taking the bookings, which are now open, and as things go every year it is a very popular event so please don’t leave it too late to enter.

Click here for more information.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Events for November
Click here to see all the vents happening at the club in November.

Click to enlarge A Galaxy of Stars
A special dinner/concert in collaboration with Cape Town Opera will be held upstairs on Wednesday 2nd December, under the title 'Galaxy of Stars'.

A three course meal will be served, and the concert will consist of three of South Africa's most exciting and talented young singers, who have already achieved fame here and abroad. The programme will include popular arias and songs from the shows. This will be a unique opportunity to listen to singers who have very recently achieved amazing results in international singing competitions.

Bookings to be made with reception on 021 847 1144 or reception@erinvale.co.za where the table/seating plan is available.

Great Gatsby New Year's Eve
Join us on December 31st to see the new year in in style!

We're hosting a Great Gatsby themed party.

See the poster for more details.

 

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Regards,

Gavin

The non-residents emerge victorious

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

Slobs, Snobs and Non Residents
Last weekend was the Annual Snobs, Slobs and recently added Non Residents (NR’S). As you can imagine the banter amongst the respective teams was entertaining.

The format was Individual Stableford with the team with the best average taking home the Trophy.
Congratulations to the NR’s with their inspirational captain, Brad Manson, for their win.

Snob’s vs Slobs vs Non-Res 2015 Results:
Non-Residents - 30
Slobs – 27
Snobs – 26 

Respective Captains of the Snobs -
Dean Milbank, NR'S - Brad Manson and Slobs - Martin Wickens.


Nico Kooij winning the MHR Draw

MHR Draw
As on every Thursday and Saturday the MHR draw is done for members with the winner needing to be in attendance and on Saturday we had a winner, congratulations to Nico Kooij for winning the latest MHR Draw.

Scotties Visit Erinvale
The last 3 weeks have gone in a flash, as it felt like only the other day the Scotties arrived for their Annual 3 week trip to Erinvale.

During their time as always there are a few Annual Challenge games that take place namely Scotties vs Eagles and Erinvale vs Scotties in a Friendship Cup.

This year the Scotties were very pleased with their victories in both fixtures and I am sure the Erinvale Members will be ready and waiting for next year.

On behalf of Erinvale we thank them for the friendship and we look forward to seeing them next year. Safe Travels. 

Friendship Cup. Scotties vs Erinvale.

ECHO 2016
They say time flies when you’re having fun and to think we are about to launch the ECHO Golf Day 2016, is remarkable.

This year we have changed the process a bit. This year the Golf Shop will be taking the bookings, which are now open, and as things go every year it is a very popular event so please don’t leave it too late to enter.

Click here for more information.
Click to enlarge

UPCOMING EVENTS

Events for November
Click here to see all the vents happening at the club in November.

Click to enlarge A Galaxy of Stars

A special dinner/concert in collaboration with Cape Town Opera will be held upstairs on Wednesday 2nd December, under the title 'Galaxy of Stars'.

A three course meal will be served, and the concert will consist of three of South Africa's most exciting and talented young singers, who have already achieved fame here and abroad. The programme will include popular arias and songs from the shows. This will be a unique opportunity to listen to singers who have very recently achieved amazing results in international singing competitions.

Bookings to be made with reception on 021 847 1144 or reception@erinvale.co.za where the table/seating plan is available.

Great Gatsby New Year's Eve
Join us on December 31st to see the new year in in style!

We're hosting a Great Gatsby themed party.

See the poster for more details.

Regards,
Gavin

Greetings from Erinvale 13 November 2015

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

Ladies Classic
On Monday the Ladies section successfully hosted the 16th Annual Ladies Classic and as per previous years there was a phenomenal turnout of 188 players who thoroughly enjoyed the golf course and the evening function.

Congratulations to all the winners and we look forward to next year’s Ladies Classic.


Winners Anne Connor & Sonja Koehler
with Martin Wickens, Karin Haliwax (Lady Captain)

Gerhild Cuje-Jakoby and Gisela Burg. 

Marie Marshall winning the Raffle.

FedEx Cup
Last weekend was the official prize giving of the year long FedEx Cup and the end of and era as FedEx have decided to not continue into the New Year with sponsoring the monthly medal. We thank Blake Higgin for his generous sponsorship over the years it truly has been appreciated by all members of Erinvale.

Congratulations to the overall winner being Louis Rose who had a tight race with Patrick O’Farrell by winning by a near margin of 1 point over the year long event, Mike Spagnoletti and Petro Kruger coming tied third.


Blake Higgin presenting
the FedEx Cup to Louis Rose


Patrick O'Farrell 2nd, Mike Spagnoletti 3rd ,
Louis Rose 1st, Blake Higgin
Fedex Title Sponsor.
Absent Petro Kruger tied 3rd.


FedEx prize table


Captain Frank McDonogh, Ria Houben,
Jacqui Battle and Axel Dedekind.

Hole in One
Congratulations to Axel Dedekind on achieving a Hole in one on the 8th Hole last Saturday the 7th November 2015. We hope you have many more.

A Hole in one is the rarest fluke in golf, the most perfect shot you can make and one that every golfer dreams of achieving.

Those who do earn bragging rights forever!

Axel Dedekind

Staff Movement
Over the past few months we have had a few shifts in staff personal and I would like to keep the members informed as to who is new and in what capacity they are responsible for.

Functions and Membership:
Kayleigh Basset decided to move on a few months ago and with her position being a vital role, we decided not to rush into the appointment, but rather find the right person and in the interim we appointed Janine Gous who has just completed her Events Management Diploma based at Lourensford in an intern capacity.

She has been incredible in her managing of our events in a professional ,but we always knew that she would be moving on from the 13th December, so in the meantime we have been searching for the right person and we are happy to announce and welcome to the team Venette Wolmarans who started in November. In the past 2 weeks she has been receiving handovers from the team and getting to understand the business and we are confident that she will a great asset to Erinvale.

We wish them both the best of luck and much success.

Janine Gous 

Venette Wolmarans

Chef:
Chef Rufus Peterson decided to move on to find new challenges in September, and we thank him for his dedicated time at Erinvale over the years.

Saying that, we welcome Erinvale’s new Head Chef Roger Hindley. Since his appointment he has been able to bring new life to the Catering team and with the positive feedback we have been receiving from his new a la Carte Menu and function food we believe we have the right man for the job and we wish him and his team the best of luck and success.

Roger Hindley A bit about Roger:
Born and raised in the Helderberg Area. After completing my studies at Protea Technical College I started my career as Jnr Chef De partie at Erinvale Hotel under the leadership of Chef Micheal Bridgemen.I had the opportunity to experience working in Ireland during this time. I spend some time at Erinvale Hotel and worked my way up to Sous Chef.

Leaving Erinvale I had the privilege to work with international Chefs and well know Establishments like Lanzarac Hotel, The Lacaron Hotel and The Commodore Hotel.

At the age of 28 I got my first opportunity to head up a kitchen at Morgenhof wine Estate with the well known French family Mr and Mrs Cointreau. After spending 4 years with Morgenhof I got head hunted by Zorgvliet Wine Estate. Here I was running the Zorgvliet Property and the Kaingo Game reserve in Limpopo. With Zorgvliet I got a lot of media exposure with Top Billing and Pasella.

I’m also trained in the art of Charcuterie and spend some time with the well know Charcutier Steve Jeffery running The Bistro at Blaauwklippen.

Night Golf
20th November 2015
Last week we sent outthe notice for Night Golf, so please don’t delay in booking as spots are limited to 72 players and this will be an event that you don’t want to miss.

Members cost is R295 and visitors cost is R395.

This fee includes:
- competition fee
- welcome cocktail
- braai afterwards 

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Click to enlarge A new way of reading the greens.

For those that have watched golf this year on the PGA tour you would have noticed a different way Adam Scott in particualr has been reading the greens and this style was created by a teaching pro by the name of Jamie Donaldson (not the Ryder Cup Player), and he has offered to come to Erinvale to host a course for our members from the 3rd – 9th December 2015.

If you are interested please book your spot with Rae Hast and the costs for the course is £100 (about R2100) a person with 15% discount if you bring your spouse along.

Click here to see the poster and get more details.
ECHO 2016
They say time flies when you’re having fun and to think we are about to launch the ECHO Golf Day 2016, is remarkable.

This year we have changed the process a bit. This year the Golf Shop will be taking the bookings, which are now open, and as things go every year it is a very popular event so please don’t leave it too late to enter.

Click on the poster for more details. 

Click to enlarge

UPCOMING EVENTS

Events for November
Click here to see all the vents happening at the club in November.

 

Golden Bowl Golf Challenge
18 November 2015
The proceeds of the event will be distributed to both St. Pauls Catholic Church as well as Little Angels home for disabled children in Somerset West.

Marketing opportunities are available on each hole, and we also have a trip to Mauritius for one lucky person who gets a hole in one on the day at a designated par 3.

Click here to see more.

A Galaxy of Stars
A special dinner/concert in collaboration with Cape Town Opera will be held upstairs on Wednesday 2nd December, under the title 'Galaxy of Stars'.

A three course meal will be served, and the concert will consist of three of South Africa's most exciting and talented young singers, who have already achieved fame here and abroad. The programme will include popular arias and songs from the shows. This will be a unique opportunity to listen to singers who have very recently achieved amazing results in international singing competitions.

Bookings to be made with reception on 021 847 1144 or reception@erinvale.co.za where the table/seating plan is available. 

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Great Gatsby New Year's Eve
Join us on December 31st to see the new year in in style!

We're hosting a Great Gatsby themed party.

See the poster for more details.

Regards,
Gavin

Greetings from Erinvale 6 October 2015

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

Rugby World Cup has come and gone in a flash, and some even say that this was the most successful World Cup to date.

From the Club’s perspective it was a great tournament as members and staff were enthusiastic, emotional and full of friendly banter, none more so than our very own Michael and Paul who are, without a doubt, the most patriotic supporters of their beloved Australians and New Zealanders.

Hunter winning the World Cup final 'predict the score'

As you can imagine, the banter leading up to the final was something to see. To cap it all off Michael, being a great sport, had to concede with a photograph of himself handing a trophy to Paul as a symbol of congratulations.



 

 Picture of the Week

Take a look at this week's picture of the week - a member stuck in a hazard.

Who do you think it is?

Members on the Road
On Monday a group of young men travelled to Steenberg to represent Erinvale in their Festival week, and I am sure lots of fun was had by all members.

Ladies Classic
A reminder that this coming Monday, the 9th November, is our Annual Ladies Classic, and we thank the ladies in advance for their efforts. We are sure it will be another successful event.

Members on the road

Night Golf
20th November 2015
Last week we sent outthe notice for Night Golf, so please don’t delay in booking as spots are limited to 72 players and this will be an event that you don’t want to miss.


Click to enlarge Members cost is R295 and visitors cost is R395.

This fee includes:
- competition fee
- welcome cocktail
- braai afterwards

A new way of reading the greens.
For those that have watched golf this year on the PGA tour you would have noticed a different way Adam Scott in particualr has been reading the greens and this style was created by a teaching pro by the name of Jamie Donaldson (not the Ryder Cup Player), and he has offered to come to Erinvale to host a course for our members from the 3rd – 9th December 2015.

If you are interested please book your spot with Rae Hast and the costs for the course is £100 (about R2100) a person with 15% discount if you bring your spouse along.

Click here to see the poster and get more details. 

Click to enlarge


Click to enlarge

ECHO 2016
They say time flies when you’re having fun and to think we are about to launch the ECHO Golf Day 2016, is remarkable.

This year we have changed the process a bit. This year the Golf Shop will be taking the bookings, which are now open, and as things go every year it is a very popular event so please don’t leave it too late to enter.

Click on the poster for more details.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Events for November

Click here to see all the vents happening at the club in November.

Brazilian Evening
12 November 2015
Join us for a Brazilian themed evening. Make a reservation on 021 847 1144 or reception@erinvale.co.za 

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Golden Bowl Golf Challenge
18 November 2015

The proceeds of the event will be distributed to both St. Pauls Catholic Church as well as Little Angels home for disabled children in Somerset West.

Marketing opportunities are available on each hole, and we also have a trip to Mauritius for one lucky person who gets a hole in one on the day at a designated par 3.

Click here to see more.

A Galaxy of Stars
A special dinner/concert in collaboration with Cape Town Opera will be held upstairs on Wednesday 2nd December, under the title 'Galaxy of Stars'.

A three course meal will be served, and the concert will consist of three of South Africa's most exciting and talented young singers, who have already achieved fame here and abroad. The programme will include popular arias and songs from the shows. This will be a unique opportunity to listen to singers who have very recently achieved amazing results in international singing competitions.

Bookings to be made with reception on 021 847 1144 or reception@erinvale.co.za where the table/seating plan is available. 

Click to enlarge



Click to enlarge Great Gatsby New Year's Eve

Join us on December 31st to see the new year in in style!

We're hosting a Great Gatsby themed party.

See the poster for more details.

Regards,
Gavin