President Report:

I hope you are all surviving the latest lock down again. It is hard work but we will come through and like all things we will look back in amazement at what has happened.

Just on 100 years ago the Spanish flu hit the world hard just after WW1 causing millions of deaths, we moved on from that terrible time and we will again move on from CoVID.

Unfortunately the announcement from the Premier yesterday has continued the lock down to at least the 23rd of September. At that time there may only be minor concessions in our lifestyle and movements.

**  Therefore as we know it now,** the following Vets tournaments will be cancelled - September 6 at Rossdale, and the rescheduled game at Eagle Ridge on the 20th of September. The next tournament programmed for Centenary Park Monday, 6th of October will be in jeopardy also as we may have travel restrictions (10k), which means we will not be able to field members to compete.

As we hear the daily government restrictions, our Captain Jeff Stevens is working hard to secure new bookings where possible and has lined up Eagle Ridge for the third time in November, so that we can once again enjoy a game of golf. So please keep an eye on the Vets website for news.

To ALL members and families please take care, stay safe and get your vaccinations.

Ways to make golf more enjoyable for your playing partners.

Go Golfing is a Company which organises golf tours. Based on their experiences they advise their clients as follows:

Commandments of Golf

At Go Golfing, we are best known for running the biggest tournaments for club golfers in Australia and Asia. So what do we pray for? On tournament days, we pray for good weather and no slow play! We choose tournament dates when the weather god’s are likely to be on our side and let’s just say we give the golfing god’s a hand when it comes to slow play.

So here’s the 14 Commandments we send to players before all Go Golfing tournaments. And they work, our average tournament rounds are now 26 minutes faster than 2 years ago.

**Ready, Set, Go**

1. The first rule is to have fun. Even in tournaments, golf is just a game- wonderful game – but a game nonetheless.
2. Carry a few extra tees, ball markers and a spare ball in your pockets so you don’t have to return to your golf bag when you need one.
3. If it takes you longer than 15 seconds to calculate distances with your range-finder, don’t use one.
4. Turn your phone off or to silent. Phones should only be used for emergencies and should never delay play.
5. Be courteous and treat all players, staff and officials as you’d like to be treated – with respect. If a player in your group is ‘slow’, offer encouragement and help.

   **Course Logistics**

6. When sharing a cart, drop the first player off at their ball, drive on ahead to the second ball. The first player should walk over to the cart as the second player is playing his shot.
7. Begin preparing before you get to your ball. Use travel time to begin thinking over your next shot – the yardage, which club you’ll use, and so on.
8. When you think your ball may be lost or out of bounds, hit a provisional ball straight away.
9. Don’t spend more than 2 minutes searching for a ball. It’s nice to watch a good shot, it is more important to watch a bad one to see where the ball finishes. Get a line or a physical marker to help the search for your ball.
10. When you fall behind the group in front, play ‘ready golf’ until you catch up.
11. In stableford competitions, if you cannot score, please pick-up.

    **On the Green**

12. Begin lining up your putt and reading the break as soon as you reach the green. When it is your turn, you will be ready to step right up and take the stroke.
13. Leave your bags and golf carts to the side of the green, and in the direction of the next tee, never in front of the green.
14. After holing out on the green, write down your scores. If you have the honour, go to the next hole, tee off and then attend to your scorecard.