FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION ONLY Newsletter of the Delhi Golf Club Ltd. MARCH 2017 Issue No. 91 100TH USHA ALL INDIA LADIES CELEBRATED PResident’s AT OUR CLUB & CAPTAIN’S PLAN FOR THE FUTURE ADITI ASHOK CREATES HISTORY Wg Cdr AK Singh, Director General IGU, Mr Vijay Goel, Minister Youth Affairs & Sports, Wg Cdr Satish Aparjit, President IGU and Mrs Pauline JM Singh, Chairperson IGU Ladies Section at the Prize Presentation of the 100th All India Ladies Amateur Golf Championship Photograph: Dharam Diwaker TEE OFF WITH THE CAPTain’s MESSAGE Newsletter of the Delhi Golf Club Ltd. MARCH 2017 Issue No. 91 Tee off with the Captain Dear Members, I would like to thank all members for their overwhelming support which made it possible for me to serve as the Club Captain. It is my endeavour to improve the playing conditions on both the Lodhi and Peacock Courses through the year, by incorporating better maintenance practices. In order to achieve these high standards, we will be preparing a detailed Master Plan incorporating immediate, medium and long term objectives. Our immediate focus, after assuming office in October 2016, was the onerous task to prepare the golf course for the Panasonic Open, an Asian Tour event. Accordingly, a maintenance schedule was put in place to arrest the problem on the greens, and they started showing signs of recovery. Sodding of contaminated patches that had spread over the past many years, was undertaken on a war footing by using Tifdwarf grass from the nursery. The nursery is now being redeveloped to plant pure Tifdwarf grass and for modern grasses to be used in the future. Plastic sheet covers were procured for the first time to protect the greens from winter frost and the results have been remarkable. The fairway roping was removed from the course, as promised, to avoid inconvenience to members. It is heartening to see members showing restraint now when taking their carts on the fairways. We also ensure no major course maintenance work is undertaken on weekends and holidays, thereby facilitating unhindered play. The Panasonic Open India was conducted in December 2016 and the golf course from tees to greens and all associated administrative facilities for the Tournament were of a high standard and to the entire satisfaction of the Asian Tour Organizers. There was positive feedback and praise on the course playing conditions from the Asian Tour Director, Indian/international professionals and the Press Corps. The Panasonic Open was followed by the 100th USHA All India Ladies Amateur tournament which was a great success. All tees on the Lodhi and Peacock course were overseeded with winter Rye grass and the condition of these, throughout the winter were excellent, inspite of the severe frost witnessed in January. Landscaping of the area around the 10th Tee was undertaken to add colour to the otherwise bland 2 DELHI GOLF CLUB LTD. TEE OFF WITH THE CAPTain’s MESSAGE TEE OFF WITH THE CAPTain’s MESSAGE Newsletter of the Delhi Golf Club Ltd. MARCH 2017 Issue No. 91 surroundings, hence seasonal flowers were planted. The wall adjacent to Tee No. 6 was raised and the total area around the tee has been increased and flower beds created adjacent to the wall. Drainage during monsoons has been a major problem on the course and green side bunkers. Areas with water logging problems on the fairways have been mapped and rainwater harvesting pits will be constructed in the forest area to help in recharging the aquifers and maintaining a healthy water table. A few green side bunkers have been earmarked which will be drained by rainwater harvesting pit method. It has been proposed to upgrade the Practive Driving Range by improving the bays, grassing the target area, improving lighting and creating all weather mobile shelters on wheels. Due to the heavy wear and tear on the Practice Chipping/Pitching area, we are remodeling the area with synthetic turf. We are encouraging members to participate in ‘Club Competitions’ and expect a high level of participation and enthusiasm from them. The Club has signed an Agreement with M/S SLW a sports management company who will sponsor four Members’ Tournaments, a Golf Carnival along with Captain’s Day and a Junior Inter Club golf tournament. Accordingly, the Annual Golf Calendar has been finalised and included in this issue, displayed on the Club’s website and Notice Boards. An Open House was conducted on 10th December 2016 based on a prior Agenda circulated making it meaningful with many good suggestions and feedback from the members. For improving/protecting the forest cover, discussions are on-going with the Delhi and Rajasthan State Governments for permission to translocate the sambhars. Once the sambhar move out, we will start afforestation by planting indigenous trees and shrubs. The Pub was taken over by the Club in November 2016 and after renovations, we started ‘In House’ catering which has been highly appreciated by members. The old Gents and Ladies washrooms at Tee No. 14 have been refurbished. A gazebo style sitting area has been created beside Tee No. 5 of the Peacock Course and work is under progress to upgrade the washroom and refreshment counter. The carpet and upholstery of the Gents Changing Room has been re-done giving an excellent ambience to the place. The winter chill is slowly thawing and I wish you all a happy spring ahead. Happy Golfing! MAJ GEN KMS SHERGILL VSM (Retd) DELHI GOLF CLUB LTD. 3 KNOW YOUR GENERAL COMMITTEE 2016-2017 Newsletter of the Delhi Golf Club Ltd. MARCH 2017 Issue No. 91 PRESIDENT MR. SIDDHARTH SHRIRAM CAPTAIN MAJ. GEN. K.M.S. SHERGILL VSM (Retd) GREENS FINANCE TOURNAMENTS F&B HOUSE CHAIRMAN CHAIRMAN: CHAIRMAN: CHAIRMAN: CHAIRMAN: MAJ. GEN. KMS MR. ASHWINI LUTHRA MR. AMIT LUTHRA MR. VIKRAM SETH MR. KARAN ATWAL SHERGILL VSM (Retd) CO-CHAIRMAN: CO-CHAIRMAN: CO-CHAIRMAN: CO-CHAIRMAN: CO-CHAIRMAN: MR. ROHIT SABHERWAL MR. VIKRAM SETHI MR. KARAN ATWAL MR. BRIJ ANAND MR. AMIT LUTHRA MEMBERSHIP HRD SYSTEMS & DISCIPLINARY & HANDICAPPING CLUB CULTURE DEVELOPMENT CHAIRMAN: CHAIRMAN: CHAIRMAN: CHAIRMAN: MR. KRISHAN VARMA MR. ROHIT SABHERWAL MR. ANIL VIRMANI MR. SIDDHARTH SHRIRAM CO-CHAIRMAN: CO-CHAIRMAN: CO-CHAIRMAN: CO-CHAIRMAN: MR. VIKRAM SETH MR. KRISHAN VARMA MR. VIKRAM SETHI MAJ. GEN. KMS SHERGILL, VSM (Retd) 4 DELHI GOLF CLUB LTD. KNOW YOUR GENERAL COMMITTEE 2016-2017 SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS Newsletter of the Delhi Golf Club Ltd. MARCH 2017 Issue No. 91 TOURNAMENTS FOOD & CHAIRMAN: MR. AMIT LUTHRA CO-CHAIRMAN: MR. VIKRAM SETHI BEVERAGE The Tournament Committee has decided to revive the old Club Trophies CHAIRMAN: and is of the opinion that one member tournament be held every year. Apart MR. VIKRAM SETH from these members tournaments, it has also been decided that three to CO-CHAIRMAN: four tournaments for Senior Members of the Club will also be held, on the MR. KARAN ATWAL Lodhi/Peacock Course. The past few months the emphasis was on professionalism and attention DELHI GOLF CLUB TROPHY to detail as well as presenting a This was held on November 11th & 12th 2016. The tournament was held variety of programmes for member’s in two categories i.e. 18 holes Stableford and 9 holes Stableford for Senior entertainment. Members over the age of 75 years. Some of these included: Winner Karam Rai Mehra (SD-1033) 45 points • After substantial repair and Runner Up Maj. D.N. Dass (D-138) 41 points renovation work, the Pub catering SENIOR MEMBERS OVER 75 YEARS (9 HOLES) was taken over by the Club on 30th November 2016 for in house Winner Man Mohan Sethi (S-462) 23 points operation; this has been successful Runner Up B.K. Taimini (T-153) 20 points with increased footfall. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP • Lawn lunches proved a great hit with a host of counters that This was played on Sunday, February 5 2017. Members, Spouses, included Mamagoto, Tonino’s, Dependents & Senior Dependents with a handicap of 9 or lower were eligible The Kathi, Avadhi Kebabs, Moets to participate. There were 18 participants. Chettinad Cuisine, Wow Momos, Sushiya, Zoet’s Desserts plus the Winner Mr. Amit Luthra (L-085) 77 gross Club’s own counters. New green Runner Up Dr. Sanjiv Kalra (K-646) 80 gross table cloths were appreciated by Both winner and runner up will represent Delhi Golf Club for the Amateurs members. Trophy at Otivous Dunes in Lisbon. • There was an all time record GOLF CALENDAR of takers for the scrumptious Christmas lunch. The turkey platter Please refer to pages 6&7 for the finalized Golf Calendar for the year. was served with a complimentary glass of wine to ‘live’ Christmas carols. • Catering at three locations for HRD the fourth year in succession was CHAIRMAN: MR. ROHIT SABHERWAL provided at the Panasonic India CO-CHAIRMAN: MR. KRISHAN VARMA Open in December 2016. This was appreciated by sponsors, officials As part of its endeavour to ensure smooth operations and continuity in Club and Club members, alike. operations, the HRD Sub-Committee is in the process of recruiting and filling up • The New Year’s Eve Dinner & positions that are vacant or due to fall vacant in the near future. Appointments Dance attracted 900 members of a Deputy Secretary, Assistant Manager (Maintenance), Assistant Manager and guests, who thoroughly (Workshop), Executive Caddy Master and Executive Starter have been finalized. enjoyed the evenings fare and entertainment. These are scheduled to join shortly. DELHI GOLF CLUB LTD. 5 SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS Newsletter of the Delhi Golf Club Ltd. MARCH 2017 Issue No. 91 HOUSE SYSTEMS & HANDICAPPING CHAIRMAN: MR. KARAN ATWAL CHAIRMAN: MR. ANIL VIRMANI CO-CHAIRMAN: MR. BRIJ ANAND CO-CHAIRMAN: MR. VIKRAM SETHI The House Committee reports Armed with the Mission Statement “Use of cutting edge technology for that the following works have been better governance”, the new Systems & Handicapping Committee has been successfully completed/are under busy in implementing priority projects, namely: progress during this period:- • Addition/alteration and rensovation • To improve productivity of F&B outlets, POS Systems have been installed of the Pub i.e.