COMPETITION CHATTER & THE HANDICAPPERS HACK
26 November 2017
This is the 2nd Edition of Competition Chatter and the Handicappers Hack and in this edition we update you on league news and the Club’s “Conditions of Competition” that were revised on 22 November 2017.
December 2017 Date Competition Monthly Medal (AM & PM) nd Saturday, 2 BB Captain’s Delight rd Sunday, 3 BB Stableford th Wednesday, 6 Aggregate Stableford (AM & PM) th Saturday, 9 BB Bogey + th Sunday, 10 BB Medal th Day of Reconciliation: Wednesday, 13 4 Ball Alliance Stableford th Saturday, 16 BB Stableford th Sunday, 17 Aggregate Stableford th Wednesday, 20 BB Stableford (AM & PM) rd Saturday, 23 BB Medal th Sunday, 24 BB Captain’s Delight th Wednesday, 27 BB Medal (AM & PM) th Saturday, 30 BB Bogey + st Sunday, 31
Following the Club’s Management Committee decision of introducing for an experimental period, handicap allowances of 75% for September & 85% for October for Better Ball competitions. For now we are reverting back to playing Better Ball competitions off of full handicap. We currently assessing the Better Ball competition results for August, September & October and will provide feedback in this regard to the members in due course.
“Conditions of Competition”
The Club’s “Conditions of Competition” were amended on the 27 November 2017. The following clauses were amended:
7. CHANGING OF PARTNERS
In 4 ball better ball competitions players must remain with their designated partners as per the timesheet, unless changes are brought to the attention of the starter prior to the group teeing off and the timesheet is amended accordingly. (Applies to 4 balls only)
8. SWINGERS
In the event of a three ball on the timesheet players are to play with their designated partners at all times. The player without a partner is to use the player with the lowest handicap of the pairing as a 15. “swinger” COMPETITION – in the COMMITTEE event they have the same handicap they must spin a coin and notify the starter.
1) Niall Keller
2) Colin Jacobs
3) Donovan Dawson
4) Richard Nell
Clauses 7 & 8 are of particular importance, and we request members to make themselves fully conversant with the Club’s “Conditions of Competition” to avoid disqualification. The Club’s “Conditions of Competition” are posted on the Notice Board, and copies may be obtained from the Club manager.
THE HANDICAPPERS HACK
The Clubs “IN-FORM” GOLFERS
Based on our monthly competition results for July 2017, the Club’s TOP 10 “In Form” Golfers are presented in the table below:
Vouchers Player Places Handicap Impact Notes Won
Handicap increased All checked scores entered correctly Conrad Munting R 1 055 1, 3, 4, 3, 2 from 13 to 14 on handicap system.
All checked scores entered correctly Mike Gomes R 1 045 1, 6, 4, 2, 4 Handicap constant at 7 on handicap system.
All checked scores entered correctly on handicap system. Recorded Handicap increased Peter Waison R 1 010 8, 6, 7, 2, 3 exceptional round on the 29th. All 5 from 6 to 8 vouchers won in BB Competitions, of which 3 were with Gary Bain. All checked scores entered correctly Handicap 11 to 13 to on handicap system. Recorded 2 Peter Bekker R 940 2, 5, 6, 4 10, exceptional rounds on the 25th & 28th
Recorded exceptional round on 28th, Gary Bain R 895 1, 6, 2, 3 Handicap 14 to 12 all checked scores entered correctly on handicap system.
All checked scores entered correctly Kobus Herholdt R 890 3, 3, 1, 4 Handicap 10 to 12 on handicap system.
All checked scores entered correctly Handicap constant at Tim Titus R 880 4, 8, 2, 1 on handicap system, recorded 12 exceptional round on the 22nd.
All scores entered correctly on handicap system. Recorded Richard Nell R 835 2, 3, 2 Handicap 15 to 14 exceptional rounds on the 7th and 21st.
All checked scores entered correctly Allan Biersteker R 780 3, 3, 3 Handicap 14 to 13 on handicap system. All checked scores entered correctly Mark Harcombe R 735 1, 10, 2 Handicap 9 to 7 on handicap system.
Based on average monthly position ranking our TOP 20 ‘In-Form’ golfers for the three month period from August to October 2017 are:
Monthly Player Ranking Period Player Ranking August September October
Gary Bain 5 19 5 1 Patrick McGivern 3 5 25 2 Jimmy Bischoff 1 9 29 3 Kobus Herholdt 33 15 6 4 Mo Marais 40 2 19 5 Peter Waison 14 46 3 6 Herman Kuhn 17 33 14 7 Eric McAdam 47 10 60 8 Lucas de Swardt 9 18 96 9 Mike Gomes 29 108 2 10 Colin Jacobs 15 16 110 11 Mark Harcombe 132 4 10 12 Allan Biersteker 137 6 9 13 Mike du Preez 34 107 11 14 Larry Bagg 56 75 34 15 Kenny Michel 32 21 113 16 Armando da Silva 7 22 142 17 Karl Nesius 23 44 104 18 Lew Thomas 18 90 68 19 Pat Taylor 6 109 64 20 Players in Blue are handicapped off the forward tees.
LEAGUE NEWS
As 2017 comes to an end, Milnerton Golf Club can look back with pride on the performances of our league teams in the various Western Province Golf Union competitions throughout the year. To recap:
Premier League
The 2017 Premier League was played during January and February with the club fielding both an A and a B side, and both having a chance to win the league on the final day with the A-side finishing 2nd tie first on points and the B-side one point behind the top three who all finished on 12 points.
Harry Solomon League
In what in Cape Town is known as “The most hotly contested golf team event outside The Ryder Cup…” The Milnerton Harry Solomon team won the league defeating the top seeds and winners of the past two years, King David Mowbray in the final at Metropolitan Golf Club on Sunday, 13 August. Milnerton and King David Mowbray A were the top seeds following the round robin and knockout stages, both teams being unbeaten. In the final, after nine holes King David Mowbray had the upper-hand but it was always going to be close, with our boys staging a comeback on the final nine holes to win the match 4½ – 3½ and lift the trophy.
Masters League
The Masters League, which was played from August through to November, this year our masters team struggled with consistency and failed to make the play-off rounds finishing mid table in their Pool.
West Coast Challenge
The annual rivalry between Atlantic Beach, Langebaan, Malmesbury and us continues….and once more Milnerton came out tops after the 4 round challenge clinching the title in the final round at Langebaan Country Estate on 11 November 2017.
Mid-Amateur League
And to finish, our Mid-Amateur won the league, following an unbeaten campaign, beating the hot favourites Westlake in the final this past Saturday, 25 November, at Steenberg.
Our very own Donavan Dawson played in the Western Province Mid- Amateur B Team that outplayed Boland 9.5 - 6.5 in a friendly fixture played on 19 October 2017 at Robertson.
A Final Word……..
In closing it’s not just the Springboks & Stormers that have had tough years, spare a though for our very own “TSWANE BROTHERS” who have also gone through difficult times when playing as a pairing………
“Please Sir, would you mind donating a few cards for a worthy cause!”
Until next time, HAPPY GOLFING!
The Handicap Hack on behalf of the GOLF & HANDICAP SUB-COMMITTEES.
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