jacaranda THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PRETORIA COUNTRY CLUB PRETORIA COUNTRY CLUB 2014 Issue 1 of Golf BOWLS Bridge Squash Annual General Meeting Dates 2014 PTA CLUB • 13 May 2014: Ladies’ Golf AGM PCC’s George • 21 May 2014: Bridge AGM Coetzee WINS his • 24 May 2014: Bowls AGM • 28 May 2014: Golf AGM first European tour • 30 May 2014: Pretoria Club at the Joburg Open. • 4 June 2014: Tennis AGM Tennis • 9 June 2014: Squash AGM • 18 June 2014: Club AGM January 2014 Contents This magazine focuses on the members of the Pretoria Country Club. The magazine is co-ordinated and published by EIA (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the members of the Pretoria Country Club. The opinions of co-workers 02 Chairman’s Corner and personnel of EIA (Pty) Ltd do not necessarily reflect those of the 03 From the Manager’s Desk members of the Pretoria Country Club. 06 From the Members’ Rooms Publisher: Nico Maritz 07 New Members E-mail: [email protected] 12 Golf News EIA Publishing (Pty) Ltd • www.eiapublishing.co.za 13 Ladies Golf News Sales and Marketing Manager: 17 Bowls Martin Fourie 19 New Sponsor: ABI Cell: 072 835 8405 - E-mail: [email protected] 20 Valentine’s Day Advertising: Theresa Smith 22 Bridge Cell: 078 460 1556 - E-mail: [email protected] 22 Winner of the Jo’burg Open Design: 23 PCC Calendar Highlights for 2014 Ruth Roode - E-mail: [email protected] 24 Bird Watching at PCC Pretoria Office 26 Squash Tel: 012 348 2002, Fax: 086 239 9438, 28 FitFirst 84 Glenwood Road • Lynnwood Park • Pretoria 32 Tennis Johannesburg Office Tel: 011 327 4062 , Fax: 011 327 4094 34 Book Reviews Now Media Centre • 32 Fricker Road • Illovo • Johannesburg 35 Humour The deadline for advertisements 36 Reciprocity Clubs and editorial contributions is 30 April 2014 Telephone number: 012 460 6241/2/3/4/5 Pro Shop: 012 460 3372 Club Emergency number: 012 753 3689 Important Fax number: 012 460 7107 Administrative emails: [email protected] Website: www.ptacc.co.za Numbers Physical Address: 241 Sidney Avenue, Waterkloof, 0181 Postal Address: PO Box 95532, Waterkloof, 0145 General Manager: Marius Els [email protected] 101 Financial Manager: Hettie van der Spuy [email protected] 103 Accountant: Herman de Bruyn [email protected] 104 Ofice Manager: Elsa Carstens [email protected] 105 Marketing: Carli-Jeanne Pohl [email protected] 116 Membership Secretary: Esme Nelson [email protected] 102 Director of Golf: Sybrand van der Spuy [email protected] 107 Director of Golf: Athol Dowie [email protected] 107 Head Greens Superintendent: John Mntambo [email protected] 112 Greens Superintendent: Dylan Kuik [email protected] 112 Assistant Greens Superintendent Themba Mntambo [email protected] 112 N9NE Catering: Marena Jaekel [email protected] 106 Ilona Foxcroft [email protected] N9NE Catering Contact: Tel: 012 346 1707 or 012 753 6882 Issue 1 - 2014 | PRETORIA COUNTRY CLUB | 1 From The Pretoria Country Club Chairman’s Corner Dear members, his latest edition of the Jacaranda is behalf of the Club those compliments. Final tenders will be received for a small the first of 2014 and by the time it Many thanks to all those involved in the guest-house facility so that we will be able Treaches you, it will be well into March, management of the golf course. to offer reciprocity to Club members of so it is a bit late to wish you HAPPY NEW Clubs worldwide with whom we have an YEAR. All I can really say is to hope that the Congratulations to Paul Pelser on being arrangement. year is going well for you so far. elected as the golf captain, and many thanks to Francois Bosch for serving the The finances of the Club at the 2013 year As far as the Club affairs are concerned I am Club in an exemplary manner. end are good and strong and will be glad to report the year is going well. presented to the members at the AGM in We are very busy at the Club with the June. We have many events planned, and In January we had an in-take of 50 new upgrade of the men’s locker rooms, the the full calendar is available on the website. members, and in February nearly 40, mostly squash courts received a sanding of the Notably what will be coming up on the 1st golfers. We are the best Country Club by floors and painting during the Christmas of June will be the Flavours of Tshwane, far in the region and our golf course is holidays, and the Vodacom Room is about with many top restaurants and wine farms special, and with all these new members to be converted to a modern conference participating. We learned a lot from our playing golf this will ensure that we stay the facility that will seat 60 people. That will add first event in 2013, and more space will number one course in the region. great value to the Club. be available this year for both exhibitors, members and visitors. I have received so many compliments on You would have noticed a turnstile and how the course looks, and though that upgrade to the security at the main gate. Thank you to all of you for your is a subjective view, it is the way it plays This is to control pedestrian access more committed support. that counts. It is gratifying to receive on efficiently. Yours sincerely, David Avery Chairman Issue 1 - 2014 | PRETORIA COUNTRY CLUB | 2 From The Pretoria Country Club From The Manager’s desk Dear members, fter a very successful 2013/2014 for the new financial year, of which the looked forward too. Most of the advertising financial year we are looking forward parking expansion, men’s golf locker rooms and notifications of the events are done Ato continuing the progress made in upgrade, Vodacom room refurbishment and through electronic media, and members strengthening the Club’s financial position, the repairs to the service road alongside are requested to ensure that your correct while maintaining quality facilities. All to the 18th hole will be the most notable. contact details are listed at the Club. the numbers have showed a healthy On the IT side I am glad to report that our increase compared to the previous year, website is in the process of getting a new In terms of ongoing Continuous Betterment including income from golf rounds played, look and feel that will include simplifying a strategy, some of the key areas and overall facility utilisation and increased number of functions on the website. processes identified for 2014/2015 will membership numbers. Unfortunately include the improvement and streamlining the Club cannot escape the effects of The Club events calendar kicked off with of the membership application process, increased fuel prices and the weakening the first gourmet dinner of the year. The as well as a full review and benchmarking rand. Operational costs are ever-increasing evening had a “harvest table” theme, project of the Club’s subscription fees and particularly on the golf course maintenance and was co-hosted by Saronsberg wines structures. This is important from a strategic programme, where a lot of imported on Valentine’s night. The event was a point of view to ensure that the Club stays goods and materials are used. Every effort resounding success, and served as the at the forefront of industry trends, and takes is being made to manage these increased perfect prelude to a number of exciting the lead where possible. costs without compromising the quality of events planned for the year ahead. Apart facilities. from some old favourite events scheduled such as the Beyerskloof Snoekbraai, new Best wishes We have been fortunate to get approval events such as the Flavours of Tshwane for a number of important capital projects and the CWG pre-auction tasting can be Marius Els General Manager Did you know? …. As a member of Pretoria Country Club, the following facilities and benefits are on offer, supported by a unique social and family environment… • The Club of choice for the residents of • A Pro Shop with the latest equipment dining facilities the greater Pretoria Area, we offer a • A Halfway-House situated in beautiful • A loyalty program for our golf Club located in a tranquil area surroundings serving top quality value members – Play 10 rounds, receive the • Safe parking and environment for money refreshments next one free! • Monthly events for Members, with the • Experienced sport coaches • Library focus on family events • The Pretoria Club social section that • Snooker Room • Environmental activities such as bird hosts weekly events • Bridge Club watching on a regular basis • Fishing at the dam with Picnic Areas • Free Wi-Fi Hotspots • Gourmet dinners and wine tastings • Dining and Function Facilities with • Online Booking facilities for Golf and • Friday Members, Draws in the Pavilion no venue hire to members booking Tennis Bookings • Pavilion – Main Sports Bar, with an private functions • Regular clinics and Development outside deck overlooking the golf • Catering for Weddings, Golf Days, programmes at the various sports Course Birthdays, Dinners, Corporate sections for beginners • Outstanding Golf, Bowls, Squash and Functions, Conferences and other • Monday afternoon Junior Golf Tennis Facilities celebrations and more programs • Driving range and practice facilities for • 15% Discount on food and beverages • Members Loyalty Link members at no extra charge at the Blu Saffron as well as at the Club And service with a SMILE!!! 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