E-News 14th January 2021
Corporate Cup is coming early.
Our corporate cup is one of the BEST days of the year with members and non-members coming down to play the most entertaining 19 holes of their lives!
For the first time ever, we are hosting this day on the 26th of March 2021!
The day looks a little something like this ….
12:00pm – Arrive to a hot breakfast and coffee/or beer and receive your welcome pack.
1:00pm – Head out to the golf course to find DJ’s, shots, longest drives, masseuses, golf simulators, beers, tacos and MORE!!
5:30pm – Finish up the golf and return to the clubhouse for an unforgettable dinner and live entertainment.
All catering, entertainment and beverages are included in the ticket price! $250 for members and $300 for non-members.
Early bookings and payments are essential to ensure you do not miss out on this day! Contact Lucy TODAY to get your team in – rgc.events@rossdalegolf.com.au
2021 Club Championships
Rossdale Golf Club 2021 Club Championship Entries are now open online via the members booking portal.
All members must book themselves in and also register via the online booking sheet.
Round 1 of the men’s 2021 Rossdale Club Champions starts Saturday week the 16th of January. Round 2 commences on the 23rd of January and for everyone playing A grade the third round will be on Sunday the 24th of January. With match play rounds commencing the following week.
Round 1 of the ladies Club Championships is set to commence on Wednesday the 3rd of February. With entries closing on the Friday the 22nd of January.
Rossie stalwarts flying the flag.
The latest event in the Victoria Senior amateur tour took place at Keysborough on Monday 11th January. in a hot field of 75 players, Geoff Charnley just missed out by one shot, finishing tied for 2nd place.
A further 2 shots back, finishing in a tie for 5th place, was Ken O’Brien. Ken also won the nett event by a comfortable 3 shots.
A great effort from our club stalwarts filling 2 of the top 5 places!!
Australia Day Parma Night
Come down to Rossdale and celebrate Australia Day with an Aussie Parma!!
Thursday 21st January from 5.30pm.
Bookings essential- call 9580 1008 to reserve your table.
Volunteers needed- Live @ The Green.
We are looking for volunteers for Live @ The Green on the 21st of February 2021 to help serve drinks in the outside bar as well as pack up after the event.
Shifts will be from 3-5.30pm / 5.30-8pm / 8-9pm (pack up shift will be a lot of heavy lifting)
Please email Rebecca at reception@rossdalegolf.com.au to put your name down and advise which shift you would like to help out with. Volunteers will get a free meal and drink.
Golf rules now on Miscore
For those who use the Miscore app and don’t carry a golf card, please note that the local rules have now been loaded on to the system. Since the regular rules of golf are also available on the app, this new function provides all the rules that you need out on the course.
Fixing Pitch Marks
It is a reminder to all members that we need to be fixing pitch marks when our ball hits the greens, we respect out course at Rossdale and want the greens is great condition like all members deserve, with the fantastic ground staff we have whom get out greens fantastic, it is every players and members responsibility to fix their pitch marks.
If you are not aware of how to fix a pitch mark, remind yourself with the video link below.
Live @ The Green
Live @ The Green is coming back to Rossdale in 2021! BABBA… food trucks… kid’s entertainment… AND MORE!
This is a great family friendly event so bring the kids down to enjoy the live music and activities.
Tickets are limited so book them today www.trybooking.com/bnbgq
Ladies Opening Day
Hello Ladies,
As you are aware the Rossdale Ladies Opening Day is being held on Wednesday 20th January. To be prepared for this day please register yourself for the game of golf, which involves a shotgun start at 8.30am, by the usual means or at the Pro Shop. For a bit of fun we will be playing off the gold markers.
Please also register for our 2-course luncheon by putting your name down on the table listing on the notice board in the Ladies Locker room or by calling the office. Lunch is $30 and pre-payment is advised. You will receive a complimentary drink on arrival.
The day will involve a little housekeeping and details regarding the committee’s roles and hopefully some information for new members regarding the year ahead.
Please make sure you address your dietary requirements either on the table list or by calling the office.
Looking forward to a fun and relaxed day for the start of our 2021 season.
Robyn McLeod- Lady President
Callaway Fitting Day, Friday 26th February
Rossdale Golf Club will be holding a Callaway Fitting day on Friday 26th February, 11am to 3pm.
If you would like to try the new clubs from Callaway please book in online through the members portal, which is now open.
Please note: If you book in and are not able to attend the booking closer to the date, please ensure you withdraw your name for the curtesy of other members who are trying to book in.
Meet our newest Staff member for the Pro Shop, Helen Noble
Hear from Helen.
I came to golf as a mature athlete and was soon addicted. I want to be able to assist others to play and enjoy the game as much as I do. I am looking forward to working with the team to develop pathways for women and girls to create programs which allow them to be comfortable, safe and of course have fun.
Members Coffee Club- Every Tuesday 
Helen will be running the popular “Coffee Club” clinics on a Tuesday morning 10am to 10.45am
The clinic includes a 45-minute lesson on a specific part of the game followed by a cup of coffee to end a great session.
If this is something that interest you, you can secure your booking via the members online booking portal.
Helen Noble will be running the Tuesday morning coffee club now Elissa has taken the time to put her feet up before expecting her baby.
Coffee Club Schedule February
Week 1- Launching Driver.
Week 2- hitting fairway woods.
Week 3- 100m-60m Pitching.
Week 4- Chipping.