Internationals vs Locals, The Rivalry Continues...

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

This weekend is the 2nd edition of the Internationals vs Locals, and an event like this brings out the comradery and competitive spirit in representing your country. It has been in the spirit to get in each fourball 2 players from each team and I am sure there will be lots of banter and fun.

For the Internationals and Locals, we appointed Captains and they have the following messages:

Message from the Internationals’ Captain
Last year’s challenge was hotly contested and ended with a very close result. The Locals won 19: 17. This year we will try our utmost to win this prestigious competition. Not only our results, but our appearance should also, we are a strong team! Therefore I ask all players to wear a white shirt and black (dark) pants, shorts or a skirt.

I wish all players a good day of fun and many scores won.

Yours,
Franz Seibold
International Captain


Internationals vs Locals trophy

Message from the Locals Captain
Franz has given some detail on last (the 1st) years competition. The competition will be a betterball stableford and the aggregate will determine the winner. We would like this comp to become one of our important events of the year and improve even further, the very good relationship the locals and the internationals enjoy at present. This does not imply that we, the locals, will let the internationals win this year.

To demonstrate our team spirit, will the locals please wear light blue tops with beige shorts, trousers, and skirts... whatever?
And remember the most important point is to enjoy the game.

Good luck,
Jim Almond
Locals Captain

Club Championships
A reminder that Club Championships are being played over the weekend of the 6th and 7th of February and entries for the event close on the 31st January, so please don’t delay in entering.

Access to the Golf Course by Non-Players
Non-playing Members and guests, Homeowners and tenants, guests and invitees are all encouraged to use the designated walking trails on Erinvale in preference to walking on the Golf Course. The walking trails are safer and conflict with golfers is avoided. However, it is understood that this is not always practical. Access to the Golf Course is therefore permitted as a general rule at the following times:

High Season (November - April) before 07h00 and after 19h00
Low Season (May-October) before 08h00 and after 18h00

• Not withstanding the times given above, non-players may walk ahead of the first players booked for 18 holes in the mornings and behind the last players booked for 9 holes in the afternoon, provided that they maintain at least one hole between themselves and the players. The times of these bookings can be obtained by phoning the Pro Shop.

• During times when access is permitted to non-players, there may be players on the golf course and non-players must be vigilant for their own safety.

• It is advised that walking over the blind rises on the 1st, 13th, 15th and 17th fairways by non-players could be dangerous and should be avoided, because they may be unsighted by golfers whose shots are in range from the 13th, 15th and 17th tees.

• Non-players are encouraged to walk against the normal flow of play (i.e. 9th to 8th to 7th etc.) as a safety precaution.

• During times when access is permitted, non-players may use the cart paths, the rough and out-of-bounds areas and may cross the fairways when golfers are not playing or readying themselves to play their shots. No non-player may walk on any green or tee or in any bunker or water hazard on the Golf Course.

• No person shall walk their dogs on any green or tee or in any bunker or water hazard on the Golf Course. Dogs shall be kept on a leash and any droppings shall be removed immediately.

• Children under 10 years of age may not enter the Golf Course unless accompanied by an adult or playing golf with the Club's consent.

NB
The ownus of responsibility lies with homeowners to inform tenants, invitees, domestic workers and all others associated with their property of the rules pertaining to golf course access. The golf club will not accept any responsibility for injury to person or damage to property when accessing the golf course.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Festival of Golf
The Festival of Golf 2016 is fast approaching, and a reminder that this year we have put together an action packed 4 days with golf, dinners and evening entertainment from the 16th to the 19th March 2016.

We do have opportunities for members to be involved from a sponsorship/partner perspective so please contact me if you are interested as it is a great week to support your club.

Bookings open on the 1st February 2016, and be sure to not miss out on this great week.

More information about the Festival of Lights is availablehere.

Regards,
Gavin