Friday 17th January, 2020 HOWLONG NEWS HAPPY NEW YEAR !
Pictured: Revellers dancing up a storm New Year’s Eve to the tune of Maurice Milani’s band
FROM PRESIDENT KIM GRAY
I trust all Members enjoyed a Happy New Year We have been able to provide some which of course has been sobered by the accommodation at the Resort for travellers who devastating Bushfires in our region. The Board have been displaced from the bushfire zones in is taking a measured approach to the crisis with an attempt to return to their homes. a number of initiatives being suggested. This will be discussed and debated at the upcoming The Saturday night Joker Poker jackpot of Board meeting to formulate support $11,500 was won by Heidi Churchill of Corowa. mechanisms. On Saturday 11th January. A new Joker Poker commences this Saturday, 18th January. We Club members have supported local efforts in continue with our usual Friday night raffle and providing relief for firefighters via the 2 pallet member’s draws and Saturday afternoon Meat loads of Powerade and utilisation of our facilities Raffles. for meal preparation for end of shift firefighters. Congratulations to Karie and Dokota Lowe for The Exciting Punter’s Paradise replaces Friday their dedicated efforts in this initiative. Night Fever in our Aroona Lounge. Invitations to our Punter’s Paradise Prize Night are won by We are keeping in mind our summer season still playing at Thursday Let’s Go Shopping and has not encountered our extreme dry weather Friday Nights, with twelve lucky winners conditions normally peaking in February. We receiving invitations through the kiosk in may face further challenges in upcoming Clubhouse reception. This promotion months. commenced Thursday 9th January and the Prize
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Night will be held on Monday 2nd March with 30 prizes to be drawn with a prize pool of more than $5,000 RRP.
The New Year’s Eve celebration attracted 160 members and guests who thoroughly enjoyed the musical talent of Maurice Milani and his band. The combination of the Band, venue and delicious four course meal ensured the evening was a resounding success enjoyed by all present. Regular visitors to the club wanted it known that this was the best New Year’s Eve celebration ever at the club in every respect and thanked the staff for their efforts on the night.
Golf participation has been very high over the Christmas / New Year period for golfers enjoying one of the very best courses in the area. We are fortunate to Pictured (above): have a good supply of water but like other facilities it is limited and we continue President, Kim Gray to monitor our groundwater usage and do hope that we receive good autumn rainfalls. Failing that we may need to enter into a program of reduced water usage.
The Croquet players now have their storage shed installed which now provides a secure and waterproof structure for their valuable equipment and more importantly a place to seek refuge during either very hot or wet conditions. The club has also submitted a request for government funding for the provision of shelter proposed for the front area of the shed. In view of the bushfire crisis we are not sure if the funding will be forthcoming.
At our VIP Dinner in December, recipients of the Hilton Nicholas Foundation Scholarships were awarded to Fergus Monaghan, Robbie Bailey, Toby Hoskin, Harrison Just, Beau Davis, Ned Gray, Fergus Cochrane, Bella Shanahan, Oliver Nelson and Ethan Sorensen. We look forward to the continuing development of these young golfers via the Foundation. Hilton Nicholas’ wife, Marjorie was on hand to present the Scholarships. Hilton was passionate about junior golf and wanted to leave a legacy for the development of juniors at Howlong.
Until next month, keep safe, stay hydrated and enjoy our facilities.
Kim Gray - President MENS BOWLS Happy New Year to all bowlers and volunteers be competing. Many teams have competed who contribute to keeping our bowls club every year. You will see some terrific bowlers on running well. show. We encourage you to put your names forward to Rob McConnell or just come along to The Pennant season is upon us starting on 11th cheer on the teams playing. January. Good luck to all those who put their names forward to play. Entries will soon be sought for our Annual Easter Tournament. The club competitions are soon to begin with entry sheets up on the bowls board. Names Finally, we welcome the ladies to our open bowls need to be in by 31st January. Thank you for and we hope to see them soon in our pennant those of you who have already added your sides. names. Remember, there is always room for more! Good Bowling,
We have a few new bowlers arriving at our club. Phil Slater - Committee Member Let’s welcome them with open arms and all have fun.
Remember our weekly social bowls during the day on Wednesdays and Sundays and keep your eye out for our Social Bowls events. Wednesday Night Charity Bowls starts again on 5th February.
In the meantime, you may be interested in our new Summer Scrounger Series which commenced at 7pm on Thursday 9th January. This event is open to all bowlers, beginners and advanced, young and old. The Bowls Bar is open during play and single entries are $10 per person. You can participate in all four sessions or just the ones you choose. Posters are on display around the club, the information is on our club website and can be found in this newsletter. We look forward to seeing you there!
We also have our Invitational Classic running 5th and 6th February. Teams from Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and our local district will WOMEN’S BOWLS The last General Meeting for the year was held On 8th January, a General Meeting was held on 4th December when members agreed with when members discussed the Towning Shield, Board Member Karie Lowe’s suggestion that the scheduled to be held at Condoblin on 10th/11th same colour theme for uniforms be worn by all March. members of the Howlong Resort, ie. golfers, bowlers, croquet players, etc. with the colours The RDWBA had asked members to decide if mentioned being red/black/white. Also, that a there should be changes in the way the Resort Committee be formed to discuss the Towning Shield was played or if it should be matter, with volunteers coming from each cancelled, as detailed in information received section. Chairman Merle Welsh has agreed to act from Central Riverina. for Women Bowlers. After discussion, members agreed that, because In December, several women bowlers affiliated of reduced District membership and interest with the men bowlers to play A & D Pennant. At and because of the cost of travel and the December Meeting Karie Lowe had informed accommodation, the Towning Shield be members that selection to play pennant with the cancelled. men on Saturdays would be based on merit. The next General Meeting will be held on 5th A successful Christmas Party for women and men February, at 10:30 am. bowlers was held at the Clubhouse on Saturday 14th December, with twenty-six attending. Margaret Crichton - Secretary LADIES GOLF
Pictured: (left) Christmas Party & Presentation Lunch; (right; L-R) Bev Simpson and Tim Cameron after what we’ve been told was a hilarious account of Bev’s experience (mostly with Tim) this past year
Welcome to the golfing year of 2020. I hope all Party was a great success with 66 ladies had a great Christmas and New Year with family attending a fantastic day. A scrumptious meal and friends. was provided with many thanks to the Lee and her Bistro & Events team. It is with sadness that we are experiencing a most dreadful fire season with catastrophic The highlight of the day was $815.00 raised by results in many communities. Many of us are the ladies in support of our Director of Golf, Tim contributing with support in varying forms of Cameron's involvement in the Longest Golf Day. degrees. Our thoughts and prayers are The proceeds went to The Cancer Council. with everyone in these areas. Congratulations to Pros on the Murray team comprising of PGA Professionals, Tim Cameron Our combined Presentation Day and Christmas of Howlong Golf Resort, Michael MacGregor of PLEASE SUPPORT OUR CLUB SPONSORS
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LADIES GOLF (CONT’D) Cobram Barooga Golf Club and Anthony Sanders of Memberships for 2020 are now due for North Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club Inc. for your East Vets (please pay Rob Forrest) and great effort and a massive thank you to the Howlong Vets (please pay at Clubhouse generosity of the ladies Reception or the Main Bar).
NEDGA (North Eastern District Golf Association) I will be collecting for NSW VWGA in March. Pennant will begin on 2nd March. At this stage there Stickers for VWGA will be available when the is one fully committed team of 7 players. Interested Office in Sydney opens within the next week. players please let me know as we may be able to create another team or two. Please provide me with any Ladies information that you would like for the newsletter - please Competitions and Tournaments in January leave in my Pigeon Hole at the 18th/19th - YMGCR Summer Classic office....photos /results of comps. etc. That 29th - Australia Day Comp at Howlong would be greatfully accepted. (2 best of 4 scores....Raffle and prizes !!!!) Best Wishes for the golfing year and Competitions and Tournaments in February remember, " You cannot help everyone, but.... 16th - VW Scramble at Wodonga everyone can help someone". 20th - Commercial Albury Opening Day 21st - NEDGA Ladies Opening Day Di Tyrell-Miller - Ladies Golf Committee MEET ALANNAH This is a continuation of a series of interviews where A - I definitely don’t get to relax too much you can learn a little about some of our team unfortunately. What do they say? “A members and junior players. Take a look at the woman’s work is never done” (I wish it was). other profiles throughout this newsletter. In my downtime when I’m not doing home duties, I like to spend my downtime with my family creating memories. We go riding, on lunch dates, swimming, grocery shopping then I teach my girls a little retail therapy so they are professionals when they are older.
Q - Which “Little Miss” character is most like you? A - Little Miss Sunshine – I like to try and Pictured: Alannah in our Aroona Lounge with brighten people’s day and I’m always smiling, some of the prizes on display for our maybe a little optimistic too. Punter’s Paradise Prize Night Q - Your happiest when? Alannah is one of our Bar & Gaming Duty Managers. A - When I can’t see any grey hairs coming through. Truthfully, I’m at my happiest when I Q - What have you gained from working at the have my two beautiful girls in my arms. They Howlong Golf Resort? are 5 and 6 and both are my absolute world. A - Knowledge, confidence and friendships. I’m Their excitement when a day’s work is lucky to be able to work alongside some amazing complete is hair raising. I love them like work colleagues and patrons who bring the nothing else and they are my ultimate absolute best out of me and make my workplace happiness. enjoyable. I like a good laugh, to hold great conversations and share some terrible jokes. Q - What is your Motto/Personal Mantra? A - “Life is short, smile while you still have Q - What do you like to do on your days off? teeth and live everyday like it’s your lucky last”. THURSDAY NIGHTS
Carpet Bowls @ 7pm (until about 9pm) Chocolate prizes for “touchers” Playing 2 x 10 ends with lots of laughs $5 per person Please wear flat shoes Meet on the dance floor at the Howlong Golf Resort FROM OUR GOLF PRO
The new year brings changes for golfers across Team Stableford. 7:30 Shotgun Start the world with the introduction of the World Handicapping System (WHS) on 31st January in Introduction of New Maximum Handicap Limits Australia (phased in at different dates across the With the introduction of the WHS, Golf Australia globe). The changes to handicapping were has recommended golf facilities take on board published in the last edition of the Newsletter. the new handicap maximums as outlined by the Members will find posters displayed outlining WHS. From 31st January Howlong Golf Resort changes in the golf shop, clubhouse, centre Handicap Limits for “general” (everyday) spread of this Newsletter and on our website competitions handicap limits will be: www.howlonggolf.com.au/golf-course Men: 54 (rises from 36) Ladies:54 (rises from 45) Golflink Shutdown As golf administration across the country *The new Handicap limits will not apply to The prepares for the introduction of the WHS, Club Championships. If a player who enters a Golflink; national database of handicapping, will Club championship handicap is above 36 for shut down from 27th-30th January. Therefore, Men and above 45 for Ladies, their handicap for there will be no handicapping of competition The Club Championship will revert to the rounds and for new members, no processing of current maximum handicap limit, Men 36 and cards to achieve a GA Handicap. There will be Ladies 45. * competitions played on those dates in January: The introduction of the new maximum handicap Monday 27th - Australia Day Public Holiday limits along with the naming of the courses and 2 person Ambrose Event. 7:30am & 12:30pm tee marker changes was recommended to the Shotgun starts. Board of Directors by the Joint Golf Committee Tuesday 28th - Medley Best 2 Scores of 4 Team and passed by the Board of Directors. Stableford Wednesday 29th - Ladies Best 2 Scores of 4 Mens Competitions Team Stableford From 31st January, the grade split for Mens Thursday 30th - Silvercolts Best 2 Scores of 4 Competitions will change for competitions that FROM OUR GOLF PRO (CONT’D) have 3 Grades. Grades will be as follows: Howlong Golden Shoe Challenge A Grade: +8-14 21st December saw the staging of the inaugural B Grade: 15- 20 Golden Shoe Challenge, a 9-hole Stableford event C Grade: 21-54 running from 7:30am through to last tee time of 5pm, for both nines. There were over 160 9-hole Ladies Competitions: rounds played. Congratulations to Gail Krause Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday who took out the Front Nine Challenge with 24 From 31st January, Ladies Competitions held on points and Stuart Gray on his score of 22 points Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday will now have two which was good enough for the best score on the Nearest the Pin (NTP) Prizes. Ladies NTP’s will be Back Nine. Both Gail and Stuart picked up a 4K Holes 5 and 8, similar to the Mens competitions 65-inch smart TV for their efforts. the NTP’s will not be graded.
Ladies Volkswagen Scramble 13 teams contested the Howlong Golf Resort Ladies Volkswagen Scramble on Sunday, 12th January. Helen Foster, Donna Rohrich, Bernie McLean and Liz Mott took the honours by just .7 of a shot with 59.2. The team will move onto the Regional Final to be held on 24 March at Huntingdale Golf Club. We wish the team well.
Pictured (above): Gail Krause, winner of the Front Nine of the Howlong Golden Shoe Challenge
Mixed Volkswagen Scramble Members and guests are reminded the Mixed Volkswagen Scramble is being staged on Sunday, 23rd February, with a 1pm Shotgun Start. Entries Pictured (above L-R): VW Scramble Team of are through the VW Scramble website Helen Foster, Donna Rohrich, https://www.vwscramble.com.au/event#/ Bernie McLean and Liz Mott competition/2143642/info FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT FROM OUR GOLF PRO (CONT’D) FRIDAY NIGHTS FROM OUR GOLF PRO (CONT’D)
Monday 27th - 2 Person Ambrose Event. 7:30am & 12:30pm Shotgun starts. Members can book online now.
Cancer Council Longest Day Event Finally, on a personal note I would like to thank everyone who made donations and supported myself, Michael MacGregor and Anthony Saunders who played in The Longest Day on 16th December. Currently our figure stands at $8,400 raised for Cancer prevention and research. It was fantastic to have members out watching and supporting us through the day. It was much needed towards the end of the 72- holes. First ball was in the air at 5:30am with the last putt held at 7:10pm. Thanks again to everyone involved in making the day a success, Pictured (left to right): Anthony Saunders, Michael MacGregor and Tim Cameron holding from the posting on social media to keeping us each other up after playing 72 holes for hydrated and fed throughout the day. The The Longest Day. three of us have already committed to the Longest Day Challenge for 2020. Upcoming Events in January Thursday 23rd - Nine and Dine 6pm Shotgun. Tim Cameron - Director of Golf Open to all players. Members can book online now.
Call to catch a lift with our courtesy bus Friday & Saturday nights
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The Men’s Monthly Medal was postponed a week due to the extreme heat on Saturday 4th January. A decision was made to not allow players to tee off after 8:45 am because of forecast extreme temperatures and we will consider similar action if needed in the future.
The smoke haze has been of some concern over the past couple of weeks and we encourage anyone with respiratory problems not to play. Naturally we will consider closing the course if visibility makes it dangerous for players. Pictured (above): Russ Mooney after hitting his hole-in-one on the 5th on 22nd December The first Golden Shoe 9 hole challenge numbers were slightly down on expectations, likely due to New Course Ratings and World Golf the hot weather, however this will be an annual Handicap event. Players who did play enjoyed the concept The new course ratings which have been used and I am sure numbers will be up next time. since early December have had an impact on Women’s handicaps of approximately 0.5 to Also a decision has been made to bring starting their daily handicap due to the slope rating on time for Silver Colts forward for January to the red course dropping from 114 to 110. There 7:30 am to try and beat the heat. has been virtually no alteration to Men’s handicap. When the World Golf handicapping With the first three weeks of the McRae Motors commences at the beginning of February the Summer Series completed we have had a full only major variation I envisage is for Men compliment of 48 players each week and playing off the White tees who could find their competition has been fierce. Division 1 is headed Daily Handicap a full shot less or slightly more by Yack Attack and Division 2 by Bushwackers in some cases. Men on Blue tees and Women (Beechworth). With four rounds remaining most on Red tees should see minimal change to their teams have a realistic chance of playing in the daily handicap. Also a reminder that Blue tees Grand Final. We thank our club sponsors, McRae will change to Black (Viking Course) White will Motors for their continued support of this event. remain (Windmill Course) and red will change to Yellow (Bridges Course). The best advice I Veterans are reminded that subs for North East can give all members is check the handicap you Vets and NSW Vets (paid at Clubhouse reception) have been given each comp day and enjoy your are due and should be paid as soon as possible. golf. The first NE Vets is at Yarrawonga on 20th January and closes on Friday 10th. Rob Forrest - Captain
CROQUET
Pictured (Above & Right): Three generations of family and friends playing Croquet. From a 4 year old through to primary and secondary students, parents and grandparents, all thoroughly enjoyed their morning. A lovely combination of team work, communication and competition.
Howlong Public School – Gala Day Originally planned for two days, one day only was behind the bowls building to the new shed. held on Thursday 12th December. The children and Once all of our equipment is relocated to the teachers rotated between bowls, golf and croquet new shed some planning will be required in in three time slots of approximately thirty-five regard to shelving, construction of racks etc. for minutes each. Three groups of approximately 16 mallets and hoops, installation of our notice students per group from levels 5 and 6 attended board from the main Golf Resort building along along with teachers from the Howlong Public with the storage of many other smaller items School. All of the children participated and relative to all days of play. A “working bee” date appeared to enjoy the exposure to a new form of will be set in the near future and all members sport. Some of the children displayed exemplary will be advised. If any members of the Golf skills and would have given some adults “a run for Resort or the general community have any their money”. The croquet committee intends to spare lengths of timber for the construction of offer further days to the school during 2020 as a shelving, stands for mallets etc., any such come and try day and to learn the basics of donations would be very much appreciated. croquet. Sincere thanks are extended to the Howlong Public School for their support along with Croquet History the croquet members who assisted on the day. I have now completed a comprehensive document detailing the development and the Storage Shed history of croquet at Howlong since 2014. This The shed was erected on 23rd December and is document is not finite and will be added to sited at the northern end of the courts adjacent to accordingly as time progresses. Copies are court number 1. A stage two project to install a available to download from the Bowls page on covered veranda facing south is currently subject to our website at www.howlonggolf.com.au/bowls a grant application approval. Removal of old with hard copies available upon request via concrete has been undertaken along with the reception in the Clubhouse, emailing laying of sand around the perimeter of the shed to [email protected] or calling provide a level surface. The next part of this project (02) 6026 5321 Extn 9. will be to transport all of our equipment from the storage boxes and the two smaller storage areas Doug Nielsen - Croquet Committee Croquet is free to try for your first two sessions: Mondays - 5:45pm for 6pm | Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays - 8:15am for 8:30am Furniture Albury JONAVIL PTY LTD ACN 065 668 608 Unit 7 / 94 Borella Road Albury NSW
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As we enter the second half of summer there is Corella damage plenty of work happening on course. The How- Applications of growth regulating chemicals to long annual rainfall for 2019 was 312mm, well restrict Poa and increase green speeds on down on the 574mm average. The irrigation sys- greens tem is running at full capacity having used ap- Patching up bare areas on 9th and 2nd fairways prox. 100 Megalitres so far this irrigation sea- Slicing machine use on greens for aeration son out of a possible 209 Megalitres. Our winter purposes project to change over greenside sprinkler heads Growing in of Croquet Court # 2 to part circle adjustment is proving to be a very Solid tines BG 1 & 2 with Pro-core machine and worthwhile investment allowing water to be ap- wire reel plied more accurately to the target zone and not over irrigating bunkers in the process. During days exceeding 40 degrees we try to avoid over preparing the Golf Greens. This We have just signed up Rory Cooper as a 1st year means we keep the mower or rollers off them Apprentice Greenkeeper. Rory has been and leave a little more grass on them for employed part time at the club for the last 12 protection. Greens will be a little slower than months working at Szeto Asian Restaurant and normal under these circumstances for protection on the Golf Course. He has started full time and and preservation reasons. is showing great enthusiasm for the trade and his friendly nature has seen him fit in really well to Last month we took delivery of a new Toro 3250 the club environment. He is following in his Greens Mower. This addition saw one of our uncle’s footsteps (Greg Dunn) who was older mowers traded in which is an ongoing part employed by the club many years ago as a of the clubs Equipment Capital Plan. Next month Greenkeeper. We wish Rory all the best for his 4 we will take delivery of a new Toro 5510 Reel years of training and schooling, he is already well master Fairway Mower which should service us advanced for an apprentice at his level. for the next 8 years before it is ready for change over. Many windy days have been adding extra work to our already full workload. Last Friday night we had several mature trees lose significant branches in wind gusts that exceeded 55 km/h. Debris was blown all over the course and created quite a mess.
Our Back 9 fairways have made a full recovery from the heavy scarifying process which was undertaken in mid-December. Approximately 25 truckloads of material were taken away to the tip in the process. The Front 9 fairways will be done at the same time later this year as part of our ongoing Fairway de-thatching program. Pictured (above): Taking delivery of our new Toro 3250 Greens Mower Some of the other jobs the Ground staff team have been undertaking apart from normal tasks The Club has obtained a NSW National Parks & has been; Wildlife permit to eradicate Corellas from the Spot Spraying to remove Kikuyu in Tees, Golf Course. Whilst this appears to be drastic Fairways and Greenside Surrounds measures alternate options have been trialed Trimming around sprinkler heads without success. These destructive birds strip Weed Control under trees and around trees and dig into greens causing much damage structures when in plague proportion. We are not alone Dusting of Greens to repair pitch marks and with this problem, many golf courses along the SATURDAY NIGHTS
JOKER POKER
Congratulations to Heidi Churchill of Corowa who took home a cheque for $11,500 after winning the Joker Poker Jackpot on Saturday 11th January. FROM OUR MEET HARRISON SUPERINTENDENT (CONT’D)
Murray River have engaged in a similar process. At the moment the Corellas have relocated and are not causing any grief on course, we are hopeful this continues.
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Pictured (above): Cyrus Lindsay at the presentation of the inaugural Hilton Nicholas Junior Golf Scholarships Pictured (above): The Croquet Storage Shed is almost complete and is being prepared for We congratulate Cyrus on receiving one of the equipment storage and shelter from the inaugural Hilton Nicholas Junior Golf weather on playing days Scholarships. I would like to commend the efforts and dedication of our hardworking ground staff This series of junior profiles is to help you get to team under recent trying conditions with know our younger players. We hope you severe heat and smoky conditions. Most of our encourage our juniors when you see them - work happens before golfers tee off and we after all, they are the future of our club and the strive to present the course to the best level we sport of golf. can day in day out. In addition, our regular team of volunteers have been busy picking up Other Hilton Nicholas Junior Golf Scholarship sticks and branches weekly, as well as the recipients (pictured on the next page) include volunteers who kindly donate their time to do Fergus Monaghan, Robbie Bailey, Toby Hoskin, other jobs such as mowing amongst trees and Harrison Just, Beau Davis, Ned Gray, Fergus outer fence lines and assisting with ongoing Cochrane, Bella Shanahan, Oliver Nelson and work at the Bowling Green’s marking lines, Ethan Sorensen. mowing surrounds and rolling greens. Q - What have you gained most from your golf Paul Irvine - Course Superintendent lessons with Tim at the Howlong Golf Resort? A - My ability to chip a ball and for it to run up towards the hole.
Q - What do you like to do you on your weekends and school holidays? A - Ride my motorbike.
Q - If your house was burning down, what is the one non-living thing you would save? A - My motorbike (with my golf clubs on the back)!
Q - What is your favourite holiday destination? A - Gold Coast
Q - Where are you dreaming of travelling to? A - America HILTON NICHOLAS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Pictured (L-R): Tim Cameron, Fergus Cochrane, Toby Hoskin, Cyrus Lindsay, Isabella Shanahan, Robbie Bailey, Marjorie Nicholas, Harrison Just, Ethan Sorensen, Beau Davis, Oliver Nelson, Ned Gray and Fergus Monaghan JUNIORS ON THE MOVE improvement every week. Beau Davis played well during the series and his scores improved each round. He is really enjoying the game. Isabella Shanahan started off slow but has come a long way under the guidance of Tim Cameron. Her highlight was shooting 43 at Thurgoona off modified tees to win the day, Pictured (L-R): Juniors Beau Davis, Isabella beating the boys. It has been a great program Shanahan and Oliver Neilson at Black Bull with all the children making new friends. A Golf Club. special mention to Fergus Monaghan who played a couple of the rounds. Hopefully next Three of our budding juniors played in the final year we can see more of our juniors playing in round of the Juniors on the Move series at the series next year. Black Bull Golf Club on 8th December. Oliver Neilson finished with 3 runner's up. He showed Damien Shanahan TOY RAFFLE / SANTA VISIT & HAM RAFFLE
Thank you to our members and guests who supported our Mega Toy Raffle with Santa visit on Sunday 8th December and Mega Ham Raffle held on Sunday 22nd December. It was great to see so many people in the sports bar and clubhouse on these afternoons. Thanks go to Santa and his helper for visiting. THE HOWLONG CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Howlong Christmas Party on Friday 20th December was a huge hit! Members and visitors were spoilt for choice with salads, selection of meat and vegetables, mussels, smoked salmon and prawns, condiments and desserts galore. Great value for just $35 per person! We can’t wait for this event in December this year. WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS & EVENTS
Pictured: Lakeside ceremony courtesy of Jordi & Kyle and All Saints Photography
Let us host your family’s special moments We are currently taking bookings for late 2020 amongst our picturesque views. Create lifelong and 2021 with wedding packages starting from memories by holding your ceremony by the $45pp. Our 80 guest package for $5,750 is great lake then enjoy panoramic views during your value with ceremony, celebrant, 2 course menu reception. We can also host you for your buck and 2 night accommodation for the bride and and hens weekends with our resort groom. accommodation on site it’s a great base to explore the local wineries or simply enjoy For enquires please contact Lee Healey playing golf, bowls, croquet. [email protected] and let her tailor your next special event.
MEET BELLA PROBUS
Happy New Year Everyone! We are off and running again and it would be a great time to come along and check us out. Meetings are on the second Monday of the month, starting at 10am in the River Gum room of the Howlong Resort.
Probus is not a Service Club. It was set up by Rotary for the fun and fellowship missed by retirees. It is an entirely a self-funded Social Club to help us get together and enjoy ourselves. We usually have a guest speaker then most of us stay for a social lunch at Fairways Bistro. The only Pictured (above): Bella Shanahan at the commitment is to have fun and attend 50% of our presentation of the inaugural meetings. Hilton Nicholas Junior Golf Scholarships Please feel free to call me on 0448 851 943 or Bella is one of the recipients of the Hilton email at [email protected] Nicholas Junior Golf Scholarship. Please say hi if you see her and encourage her to keep playing! Margaret Smith – Croquet Publicity Officer
Q - What are 3 words to describe the Howlong Golf Resort? A - Green, nice, relaxing
Q - Are you messy or organised? A - Messy, but in an organised way.
Q - Describe what you were like at aged 10? A - Caring, feisty, creative.
Q - If you were stuck on an island, what three things would you bring? A - I would bring my golf clubs, phone and art supplies.
Q - What is the best place you’ve travelled to? Why do you say that? A - Sanctuary Point, as it is beautiful area and my nan lives there.
Q - What do you enjoy most about golf? A - Getting to know different people and being able to play different courses.
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Corowa Golf Club, Thurgoona Country Club Resort & Howlong Golf Resort together recently hosted the Murray Masters 2019 event from 6th - 8th December, with Howlong hosting the Saturday.
Each day 170 people played, enjoying stand out weather during the tournament.
It was great to see the Clubhouse so full over the three days, which flowed through to our accommodation, bistro, bar and gaming.
We extend a big congratulations to local golfer Travis Merritt – who won the overall A grade 54 event with a score of 107 points, well done Travis!
Congratulations go to all winners with results viewable on the Murray Masters website https://www.topofthemurraygolf.com.au/murray -masters-tournament
Pictured (above): Murray Masters players pictured on the 18th green at Howlong Golf Resort
We thank all our staff and volunteers for their We look forward co-hosting the event again in amazing service which helped us deliver a great December 2020. experience for all participants. We invite our members to play in the tournament Thanks go to our members for their patience with which is always fun! the course closure on the day Howlong hosted the event and to those who lent out their carts. Jamee Fazackerley – Tournament Organiser MEET HARRISON
Pictured (above): Harrison Just at the presentation of the inaugural Hilton Nicholas Junior Golf Scholarships
Harrison is another of the recipients of the Hilton Nicholas Junior Golf Scholarship. Please encourage Harrison when you see him on course!
Q - Describe what you are like as a person? A - Kind, caring, cool and I love sport.
Q - If you were stuck on an island, what three things would you bring? $5K WINNER A - Motorbike, swag and food.
Q - Are you messy or organised? A - A bit of both.
Q - What is the best place you’ve travelled to? Why do you say that? A - Gerringong Beach - I love the dairy farms.
Q - What are 3 words to describe the Howlong Golf Resort? A - Tidy, green, amazing.
Q - What do you enjoy most about golf? A - Playing with my friends. Congratulations to Robert Tooley who won the $5,000 in our Member’s Draw on Friday 13th December. Robert was also a raffle winner on the night.
Date claimer | Jules’ Jump | Saturday 4th April 2020 Breast Cancer Research Charity Bowls Day 10am start | 2 Bowls Triples | $90 per team MICK HOWARD MEMORIAL GOLF DAY
Pictured (above & below): some of the Mick’s family, friends and colleagues who played or came to share memories; (below left) Misty, Tom and Millie
Mick Howard was a beloved member of the Howlong Eighty golfers enjoyed playing a 4 person Ambrose on Golf Resort staff before his life was cut short by Friday 10th January with $2,857.50 raised to go into trust. Melanoma Cancer. The club holds an annual golf tournament to bring together Mick's friends, family and It was wonderful to see so many people supporting Misty our community to raise money to support his two young again this year. Tom enjoyed played 18 holes this year, children, Tom and Millie. despite the hot day. (02) 6026 5321 | www.howlonggolf.com.au | [email protected]