Rossdale E-News 7th November

This week we hosted our $10,000 Hole in One giveaway, for those that weren’t able to come and have a go, the event was hosted on the 10th tee and hitting to the middle of the 10th fairway where a hole was cut out at 170 meters, unfortunately the big cash prize did not go off , however we still gave away a couple of great prizes to our NTP winners. Zeke Lewis hit the closest shot for the day which was around 3 foot – this got Zeke a brand new Taylor Made Golf Bag, the next best was Andrew Stanes who took home a pair of Adidas Shoes for his tee shot.

Thank you to everyone who came down and had a go, despite the windy weather it was a great atmosphere at the Club    and we look forward to hosting a similar event in the near future. 

Volunteers Required

Two of our biggest events for the year are just over two weeks away, and we need your help.

The Club is seeking volunteers for our ‘Corporate Cup Event’ Friday 22nd November and ‘Live at the Green Festival’ Sunday 24th November.

Roles will include serving alcohol and handling small amounts of cash as well as helping set up activities.

*Volunteers for Live at the Green will receive free food and drinks and entry to the Live at the Green Festival.

*Volunteers for the Corporate Cup will enjoy the Dinner hosted after the event as well as alcohol provided on the day.

If you can help please email rgc.events@rossdalegolf.com.a Or call Lucy on 9580 1008

72 Holes in One Day
Raising Money for 
Cancer Council

Andrew and I are taking on Cancer Council’s The Longest Day…

On Monday the 9th of December we will be taking on the ultimate golfing challenge to complete four rounds of golf in one day. That’s 72 holes! 

We will be testing our skill, strength and stamina to raise funds for Cancer Council. 

Because Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with two in three Australians diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70 and we want to help change this.

Please sponsor us today, to make every hole count!

Thank you for your generous donation. Together, let’s tee off for a cancer free future.

Any Members wanting to participate or require any more information please contact myself in the Proshop.

Or email golf@rossdalegolf.com.au

Michael Moore
Director of Golf

Second Hand Golf Sets Required

Do you have a second hand golf set at home that you no longer require and is just collecting dust ?

We are looking for (10) sets of golf clubs that the Club can use for hire sets or potentially cut down for junior sets.

Bring in your set and we will give you a $50 house credit if they are suitable.

Clubs to be taken to the Pro Shop.

Coming Soon
‘Bring em Along’ 

Do you know a golfer that is interested in joining a golf club but wants to get a feel for the membership lifestyle before they sign up.

The ‘Bring em Along’ campaign will be running during December where Members can nominate one guest that will be able to accompany them any day during December at no charge.

If that member happens to join the Club in the December / January period you will receive $100 house credit and you will go in the draw to win our major prize of a $500 House Credit and a Taylor Made Staff Bag valued at $499.

For further information please contact our Membership department on 9580 1008

Junior Pennant Team
Remains Undefeated

G’day members.

Round 3 saw us pitted against another local rival, Keysborough.

We had made a couple of changes to the line up, with Matilda Dunn coming in for her first match and her 1st 18 holes of golf, Nat Mason and Tom Alvarez also stepping up for their 1st matches of the season.

After a slightly shaky start, Toby, Luke and Nat started to play some consistent golf and before we knew it we had 3 solid wins in the bank.

Billy battled all day but eventually succumbed on the 16th hole for a close loss.

Tom was 3 down and then his fighting spirit took charge and he came back to be playing 18 all square. A nerveless putt and it was 1 up for Tom, well done.

Now  only Matilda was left on the course. After a flying start that saw her go to 4 up early, Matilda was fighting off a grand charge from her opponent. Matilda was tiring badly as she made it to 18 all square but she fought it out to win on the last. A great win in her first match and thanks should go to Fred Ford, her caddy, who kept her calm all match.

So, fellow members, It was a 5-1 win for us and we look forward to Settler’s Run next week. I would like to thank all the players, caddies and supporters who came out to Keysy , I could not do this without you all. Special thanks to Connor Oldham, who came to support his team mates and took some wonderful photos of the action .I remind you all to support this great young bunch of juniors in any way you can, and please sell out the 500 club, this group deserve every little thing the rest of us can do.

Thanks and Cheers, Mick Oldham

Volkswagen Scramble

ENTRIES REQUIRED ! 

Entries are now open for the Volkswagen Scrambles.

The Club is hosting two events this year the first being a ladies only event on Wednesday 20th November at 8.30am.

Entries can be made via the member timesheet portal, this year participants must pay also through the Golf Box portal which can be accessed by clicking below

Women’s Open on Wednesday 20th November.

Our second event is a mixed event being held on Saturday 23rd November there will be a 7:30am and 12:30pm shot gun start.

Entries can be made via the member timesheet portal, this year participants must pay also through the Golf Box portal which can be accessed by clicking below

Mixed Open on Saturday 23rd November.

One lucky team from each event will win the chance to represent Rossdale in the State Finals.

Taylor Made Fitting Day
Friday 15th November

On Friday the 15th November the club will be hosting a Taylor Made Fitting Day.

It is a great opportunity for anyone looking to upgrade their equipment in the near future.

Come see how fitted golf equipment could change your game.

The guys from Taylor Made have the latest ball flight technology which will pin point what shaft flex, weight , length and lie angle will improve your game.

There is an online time sheet set up for members to make bookings between 1-5pm.

Knights of the Southern Cross Trophy

The Southern Cross Golf Club play a number of events here at Rossdale, with the Knights of the Southern Cross Trophy recognition of the relationship between the two Clubs.

The annual Knights of the Southern Cross Trophy was played on Saturday the 26th October, and was won by Sean McDonnell with an outstanding 43 points. . 

A few of our own illustrious members are also members of the Southern Cross group, including the Berger brothers and Vin Molloy.

Pictured left Sean McDonnell with the trophy