E-News 10th December 2020
Member Information Night
Save the date- member information night on Monday 21st December 2020 at 7pm.
Members will be required to book via the timesheet system as part of government regulations. More information and the agenda will be released in the coming days.
We look forward to seeing as many members on the night as possible.
Christmas Parma Night!
We still have seats available at the 7.30pm sitting for our Christmas Parma night on the 17th of December, however the 5.30pm sitting is BOOKED OUT!
CALL US ASAP on 9580 1008 to book a table for 7.30pm.
Junior Pennant
Hi all, apologies for missing the last couple of weeks. Naughty manager.
Anyway, last Sunday 6/11 saw the final round of Junior Pennant for 2020. After a hard couple of weeks, with depleted numbers due to school exams, we were able to welcome back some seasoned players and our scores reflected this.
Another tough day weather wise was presented to us but the team, once again, went out and played in the manner that we have come to expect and admire.
Our top 6 scores for the day were: Flynn Curry-38, Brady Pollard-38, Tom Alvarez (welcome back)-37, Tyler Pollard-37, Matilda Dunn-36 and Toby Hynes-31. This left us sitting 3rd in our region (again) and missing out on finals.
I would like to thank these players and the rest of the 2020 team Connor Oldham, Luke Fitchett, Justin Davies, jack Illott, Toby Colleridge, Zane Wilson and Mia Spence for giving their Sundays to the club and competition for the last 5 weeks. I hope you had fun and I look forward to seeing the growth and improvement in both your golf and yourselves. I truly thank you for your efforts.
This is not a one man show so, again, I show my thanks and appreciation to the staff at the club. In the Pro shop Mike, Elyssa, Pete and Ben (truly Ben I would have been lost without your help and guidance) and in the Bar, particularly Gerry and Carol for their help and snacks for the team. Also, the members for their kindness and consideration to what is a very young group, especially Fred Ford and JT for the time they gave the group all season, I thank you more than these simple words can show.
I will be arranging the Tim Cogger Perpetual Caddies/Players day sometime in the New Year so stay tuned, there may be a slight change due to the format used this year, but the team deserves the Thank you day (Billy Warrener, we need the trophy back)
Once again and finally Thank You all.
The Manager
Members Christmas
There is still availability to book into the Christmas Buffet next Friday and to Celebrate in style!
Our members buffet on the 18th of December promises to be the event of the year and not just because COVID-19 stopped us from having events.
Our incredible menu will have a selection of meats, seafoods, salads and more! The $1000 jackpot MUST GO OFF! And happy hour prices will run through the whole night.
$29 per member or $45 for non-members. Receive the best value at your club this Christmas! Call to book 9580 1008.
Get your Christmas Presents in the Pro Shop today
Rossdale Pro Shop has some great Christmas specials running up until Christmas.
We have a wide range of options below:
Option 1: Purchase any Adidas Polo and Cap for $95
Option 2: Purchase any Rossdale Club Polo, Cap, Pitcher Repairer and Ball marker for $89.
Option 3: Purchase any Titleist product and go into the draw to win to win a Stand Staff Bag worth over $349, competition drawn 24th December!
Option 4: Taylormade Ex Demo Drivers, Fairway woods and hybrids, excellent condition and prices are incredible! Be sure to check these out next time you are in the pro shop!
News from the Pro Shop Staff
We would like to wish Michael Moore, Director of Golf, all the best in the upcoming PGA Club Professionals Championships played at Sandhurst North Course this coming Monday. If Michael is successful in making it through to the top 5-6, he will move onto the Final which is played in Hamilton Island in 2021, we wish him all the best and hope he can bring back the trophy.
Good luck Michael.
Ben Paine, our quiet achieving Trainee Professional has been leaving the other trainee professionals in the dust with some outstanding scoring and winning several of his trainee professional events. Ben is currently leading the Victoria Trainee Order of Merit; this is an outstanding achievement and something that the club is very honoured to acknowledge.
Elissa Lal has certainly been busy with all her coaching commitments, coffee clubs, wedding and managing through her pregnancy. As most of you may have been aware, Elissa got married to her long-time partner Ruben at Rossdale Golf Club last Saturday. Elissa and Ruben are expecting a baby late February 2021, sadly this does mean Elissa will be taking some maternity leave for a minimum of 6 months but will be eager to return to Rossdale as soon as she and the baby are settled. Elissa She will be coaching up until Mid-January, please note; no gift vouchers will be sold for Elissa’s lesson packages due to her upcoming leave.
Food and Wine night is back. 
Rossdale Golf Club is excited to announce the Food and Wine night, which was cancelled back in April due to COVID, has been rescheduled for Friday 15th January 2021! We are looking forward to being able to bring this event to you now.
Each course will be pared with a complementing wine and the event will be hosted by our knowledgeable staff.
This exclusive event is limited to 60 guests and open to both members and non-members. This event is for over 18 years only.
Tickets are $79 per person. The event is ALMOST SOLD OUT so call 9580 1008 to book your table now.
Coffee Club with Elissa!
Bookings are now open for the final 2 clinics for 2020 with Elissa. There are very limited spots available, so we recommend getting in quick!
Elissa will be leaving us at the end of January for 6 months of maternity leave, in her place will be Assistant Teaching Professional, Helen Noble. Helen will be teaching Elissa’s clinics and Beginner Programs throughout Elissa’s leave.
CLOSING SOON!
Women’s Beginner Open day- Saturday 12th December
Calling all Women who are ready to get into golf!
No experience or equipment required, just come on down to Rossdale Golf Club and enjoy the walk and the hospitality while learning with technique of golf with PGA Professional Elissa Lal.
Last Chance to get your Team in for our VW Scramble! 
If you have never played the VW Scramble before you have been missing out.
The winners of the Rossdale event go through to the regional qualifying and then the top 2 teams from the regional fly up to Queensland to play in the National Championship.
The Entry fee is $40 per player or $120 per team of 4.
Every player receives a welcome pack which includes 6 golf balls each on the day.
We have 2 scrambles running:
Mixed event – Saturday 12th of December
Ladies only – Wednesday 16th of December
Rossdale Women’s team made it through to the final in the 2019 VW Scramble, due to the Pandemic this was delayed until Monday 7th December 2020, which was played at Huntingdale Golf Club.
Michael Moore was the Team professional who was accompanied Jennie Howe, Robyn Charnley, Jacque Klein, Cheryl Disher (alternate for Joy Adams), The team was off to a tough day condition wise, Robyn Charnley who was the first to tee off approaching with 1st Tee battling the elements of hail, rain and high winds. This did not change for most of the day with the weather conditions certainly not in the golfer’s favour. Rossdale teams was leading the charge for most of the afternoon, with only two groups to go and the title looking in our favour, it was the second last card that through the team off the winning podium. Michael had heard the group had just eagled the 15th Hole, birdie 16, birdie 17, and then it come down to the last hole, they had a 15-footer for saving par on the last to win over Rossdale by .5 of a shot.
Commiserations to the Team but what a absolutely fantastic achievement to get that far.
Longest Day, December 18
Have you ever watched a successful tour professional up close and personal play golf? This is your best chance to support a great cause by donating to the Cancer Council and coming to watch our own professionals make birdies all day!
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 the team today, to make every hole count!
Thank you for your generous donation. Together, let’s tee off for a cancer free future.
https://www.longestday.org.au/fundraiser/rossdalegolfclub
