Enews - 16th July 2020 - Rossdale Golf Club

Course

As many members are aware with the amount of rain this year the course has started to show in a few places. So far this year we have received over 500mm of rain compared to this time last year we had only received 82mm. It is due to this that the use of motorised carts have been suspended and the use of ropes and stakes on course to direct traffic have been placed out.

ROPES AND STAKES

These are classified as immovable obstructions, therefore if these ropes or stakes interfere with your swing you may take a drop under rule 16.1

SIREN

On Saturday we received a lot of rain and therefore had to close the course temporarily. The siren and was sounded and many members not knowing or decided to disregard continued to play. This is not only against the rules of golf and Club Policy, but is a safety issue as there may have been lightening in the area.

The siren is used as a form of communication to all players on course that play is suspended. This can be for two reasons the course is either unplayable or dangerous conditions are present.

Three loud bursts – Play is suspended due to the course conditions being unplayable. When this siren is sounded you may complete the hole you are on, but must not start the next hole.

Three loud bursts and evacuate, evacuate – Play is suspended or cancelled due to dangerous weather conditions. When this siren is sounded you must mark your ball and leave the course immediately.

For a copy of the Extreme weather policy please click here:

OOB

As many of you are aware along some of our boundaries we have neighbouring properties. If you hit a ball over the fence or believe it has left the premises it is important that you report this to the Club. You are not held responsible for the damage but we may need to know date and time for insurance purposes.

The Rossdale Ladies

Hello ladies its time for our next tribute to our longest standing members. Following Val Dawson with an amazing 53 years is Pat Impey.

Pat joined us in 1967 when there was a waiting list to become an Associate, so therefore you first joined as a provisional. As a provisional she could not play on a Wednesday or in any competitions until she was elevated to a Full Associate in May 1969. In that year Mrs. Enid Herbert was the captain. Pat was playing tennis and badminton before she took up golf after the birth of Laraine (Cunningham) (now playing with the ladies). Her husband a playing member bought her a set of golf clubs and the rest they say is history.

Pat had many reasons for joining Rossdale, as her mother-in-law Margaret Holdsworth was the first Lady Captain for the club. Her next door neighbours Flo Rushton and Sadee Craven also readily encouraged her to join them. Pat regularly played with Flo and Sadee along with Myrtle Campi soon being joined with Gaye Waite, Carol Leaumont and Val Dawson. When Pat first put her cards in to obtain her handicap she started on 35 but by 1986 she had whittled it down to a very commendable 15. She still keeps her best score card at Rossdale of 84, signed by the then Handicap manager Wendy Hope-Waldron.

Pat played in many Club Bowls representing the Rossdale ladies, having won at Yarra Yarra, Kingswood and Medway. You’ll find her name on the Rossdale honour boards for the Winter Shield with Joan Riddell in 1973 and Marjorie Flanagan in 1975. Pat and Yvonne Taylor have their names on the Presidents trophy, she was 5 times the B grade champion so along with two holes-in-one, 13 years playing pennant (Val Dawson her trusty caddie) and representing the Senior Women of Victoria in the tri-state competition along with Joan Bradbury-Flint really does highlight what a wonderful golfing life Pat has had. Pat has also participated as secretary on committees over the years. From all accounts Pat was best known for playing with irons and won a few competitions that require irons only.

Pats memories of the Annual ladies night with wonderful concerts organised with Pam Walker and Lexie Beeforth have helped with the recent resurrection of an entertainment committee to continue this most cherished tradition that a lot of the ladies have missed. The entertaiment committee is getting ready for when we can get our social functions back on track, so if you have a hidden talent and would like to join in the fun come and join us!

Finally Pat would like to say “I have had a wonderful association with Rossdale and am now pleased that the 3rd generation of my family is enjoying her time too”

Thanks Pat for your wonderful contribution over the years and for helping us to be known as the “Friendly Club”.

Words from our chef

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to say a BIG thanks to everyone who has supported the catering side of the business over the last month. Your smiles and gratitude go a long way!

It’s been great to play a part in your Saturday golf, with the decking area quickly becoming a busy and fun part of my week. The steak sandwiches have risen to hero status, with very few members left on a Saturday having not tried this delicious meal. If you are one of those members, pre order with Carol as soon as you can!

The Club house has seen another surge of members supporting us on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights with the slight easing of restrictions. I love seeing the regulars back and some new faces.

Now, my next goal is to have both sittings full on Thursday and Friday nights and a growth in Takeaway sales!

This is a call to all new members to come down and try our Bistro menu! You can’t beat the value of our slow braised shanks, curries, fish and cuts of steaks. We have 5:30 and 7:30 bookings still available for tonight and tomorrow so call now to book 9580 1008.

I hope to see you in the clubhouse or on the deck soon!