Author: Rosie Connolly

Update! Cancelled due to low numbers.

Game has been changed to single Stableford due to low numbers. There will be no nearest the pins. Should numbers fall to less than 8 the comp will be cancelled.

Rosie

NOMINATIONS OPEN 30^TH JANUARY 2023

POSITIONS

PRESIDENT, TREASURER, MENS CAPTAIN, LADIES REPRESENTATIVE

NOMINATIONS WILL CLOSE 13^TH FEB AND WILL BE POSTED ON NOTICE BOARD BY 20^TH FEB

NOTICES OF MOTIONS AND NOMINATIONS ARE TO BE PLACED IN AN ENVELOPE ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY AND PLACED IN THE GOLF CONTROL OFFICE BY 13^TH FEB.

NOMINATION FORMS WILL BE IN THE GOLF CONTROL OFFICE

Rosie Connolly

Secretary

Chris has passed away in PNG after suffering a heart attack.Theresa has organised a service in Lai, PNG after which he will be cremated and brought back to Theresa in Melbourne. His family in Brisbane will organise a memorial in a month or so.

Please keep Theresa and his and her families in your hearts and minds

For a few weeks during the breeding season each year, birds such as Magpies, Masked Lapwings and Butcherbirds can act aggressively to deter other birds, animals, domestic pets and people, all of which they perceive as threats, from getting near and potentially hurting, their nests and chicks. 
With increased urbanisation there appears to be more interactions between humans and territorial birds. Although swooping birds can be intimidating, swooping behaviour is seasonal and only occurs for a very short period. Most birds swoop and call loudly with few coming into contact with people. Following the steps outlined below will keep you to stya safe whilst protecting the birds and their young:

• Avoid the area if possible and ideally put up signs to keep others away temporarily as well. If the nest site is in a vulnerable position, a protective fence, table or chairs can be placed around the nest site so that the birds can come and go safely until the chicks are hatched.
• If you cannot avoid the area, try not to walk directly towards the birds or make eye contact with them, give them as much space as possible.
• Wearing sunglasses, a large hat or bike helmet can help, one of the best options is carrying an open umbrella. 
• Where possible travel in a group as most birds only swoop individuals.
• Walk quickly out of the area. Do not panic or run as that may cause the birds to swoop more.
• Cyclists should dismount and walk through the swoop-zone.

Do not interfere with or let others interfere with the birds, harass them or throw objects at them, as this only reinforces their perceptions of humans as threats, leading to more defensive behaviour.       

Native bird species are protected and removing eggs, destroying nests or harming adult birds is prohibited. Removal of nests and eggs can also lead to re-nesting by the breeding pair and an increase in aggressive behaviour including a longer period of swooping, in response to the proven threat. Relocation of adults birds is also not recommended as other adults will take their place and the relocated bird(s) may be persistently attacked by the adults already in that location causing unnecessary stress and suffering.Remember the swooping behaviour will only last for a few weeks, normally stopping soon after the chicks leave the nest

21st August 2022

1. COMPETITION FEE: to be paid at pro shop on the day. Book normally

2. Competition played over 27 Holes.

3. Nominations are Open

4. TWO DIVISIONS: to be decided by entries

a. Divisions will be decided by adding Handicaps together and dividing by 2.

5. The Championships are open to Club Banora members ONLY.

6. Club Banora Golf Club General Conditions of Play apply during the Championships.

7. The Championships will be played in groups of four [4] and off the Championship Markers. All play will commence from the first tee.

8. The lady will hit off odd tees on the first 18 holes. The man will hit off the odd tees on the back nine for the final nine holes. (Lady to play off 10th teeing ground which will be called the 19th hole) Once a player has teed off, the partners will strike the ball alternately until the hole is completed. Any penalty strokes will not affect the order of play, that includes hitting a provisional ball.

Scoring is identical to Stroke event where gross scores are recorded and handicap deducted

9. Best Gross Winners in each Division will be the Club Champions in their Division and their names will go on the Honour Board. Trophies will be awarded to the best Gross and best Gross Runner-Up in each Division. Best Nett and Nett Runner-Up in each Division. Only one major trophy can be won by any one pairing ie; Best Gross, Best Nett, Gross Runner-Up, Nett Runner-Up.

10. In the event of a tie the Best Gross in any Division, a play-off will take place on 1st and the 18th until a decision is made. The lowest Gross Score over these 2 holes will be the Winner. If there is still a tie, only the tied teams will play the same holes twice (4 holes played) and then in a sudden death play-off until the result is known. It is the player’s responsibility, in the event of a play-off, to make themselves available at a time designated by the Match Committee.

11. In the event of a tie for Runners-up in Gross or Nett the A.G.U. count back system will apply.

12. Motorised buggies are permitted.

13. The tee off times will be from 8.30AM .

14. The Match Committee has the right to change the format as it sees fit. Their decision is final at all times.

Kevin Haddrick – Mens Captain Liz Edwards – Ladies Captain

Book as usual through the pro shop or online from 8.30

$20 at the starters on the day for your golf. A light lunch will be provided after the game. If you need a partner, let us know. All players must be financial members of Club Banora Golf Section