MARCH NEWSLETTER 2020

Mildura Golf Resort

Ph.50 23 11 47

www.milduragolfresort.com.au

PRESIDENTS REPORT

So nice to be coming into autumn and

cooler weather, even some rain this week

which was a pleasant experience. Golfing

numbers through Feb have remained

strong and the course which has been

subject to water restrictions, also has

presented extremely well. So a big thank

you to the members for your patronage

and the Greens Staff for their incredibly

professional workmanship.

The Match Committee:

More information required for the ruling

regarding the track adjacent the 16th

fairway. “wheel marks and damage to the

usual playing surface by motorised

vehicles & implements is GUR”. Free relief

may be taken under rule 16.1 This simply

means those golfers who find themselves

on the RHS track may only take a drop if

they are in a tyre track created by an

implement or motorised cart. You will

then be able to take a drop in line with

GUR rules. Being on the track will not

otherwise mean a drop is allowable.

We are looking to place more steps into

our bunkers as a means of assisting our

golfers who have difficulties in accessing

or egressing these bunkers. Should these

steps inhibit your stance or swing, you

make take a drop/placement. Hopefully

this answers some of the many queries

around the steps and what is allowed

when taking relief.

The new handicap system is now settling

in and our knowledgeable Handicapper,

Bev Stone will only be too happy to

discuss these handicap changes with you if

required. There has been a lot of local

discussion and I feel there has also been

many glitches during the setup but, our

understanding is improving. Time will tell.

Coming Events:

Don’t forget our weekly Telstra Twilight 9

hole comp- comes to an end post daylight

saving. Presentations to occur Friday 27th

HALLS/JAYCO CARAVANS

MILDURA OPEN– April 3rd 4th and 5th

18th Wed Monthly Mug

21st Sat Monthly Medal stroke

WORKING BEE

The COM will have a working bee

commencing at 0830hrs on Sunday 15th

March to clean up the salt bush on the 3rd

and, refill the sand bunkers in preparation

for the OPEN. Any assistance would be

appreciated.

Gum Trees on Tippa (11th hole).

Please be aware that there are several

trees on the RHS heading up to the green

on the 11th hole that are either dead or at

best, in poor condition. The COM will be

consulting with the Greens Committee to

find a resolution that may remediate the

remaining trees. Happy to take any

comment from the members that could

be of assistance.

GOLF CARDS – The COM would like to

notify members that we are considering a

time limit for the handing in and scanning

of cards post your golf game. This problem

relates to the last groups who may be

taking too long in having their cards

handed in due to putting away their clubs

or having a social chat which delays their

entry into the club house. We would

consider 1750hrs hrs being the latest

cards can be entered which will give us

time to collate the scores and write up the

presentation notes for a 1800hrs

presentation. Please assist with this

request which would be most appreciat-

ed.

GOLFING JOKES:

A young man and a priest are playing to-

gether. At a short par-3 the priest asks,

“What are you going to use on this hole,

my son?”

The young man says, “An 8-iron, father.

How about you?” The priest says, “I’m

going to hit a soft seven and pray.”

The young man hits his 8-iron and puts

the ball on the green. The priest tops his 7

-iron and dribbles the ball out a few yards.

The young man says, “I don’t know about

you, father, but in my church, when we

pray, we keep our head down.”

As a couple approaches the altar, the

groom tells his wife-to-be: “Honey, I’ve

got something to confess: I’m a golf nut,

and every chance I get, I’ll be playing

golf!” “Since we’re being honest,” replies

the bride, “I have to tell you that I’m a

hooker.” The groom replies: “That’s okay,

honey. You just need to learn to keep your

head down and your left arm straight.”

Once again, wishing you all good golfing

for March, Please look after yourselves &

enjoy our beautiful golf course

Kind Regards

Steven Fumberger, President MGR

Email:

president@milduragolfresort.com.au

Dear Mildura Golf Resort Members

As you are aware, COVID-19 or the Coronavirus as it is

more commonly known has created global health concerns

regarding the disease and its infection rates.

Golf Australia is writing to provide further assistance and

guidance to our clubs and facilities on this important topic.

It is Golf Australia’s recommendation to clubs and facilities

that advice from the Australian Government’s Department

of Health should be monitored closely over the coming

days and weeks, as well as the Australian Government’s

Smartraveller website.

Member, Guest and Staff travel advice

If your members or guests have recently returned from or

transited through China, Iran, Italy, Japan, Mongolia or

South Korea in the past 14 days, we recommend that they

do not visit your facility for any reason – including use of

the golf course only – until the 14 day period has elapsed.

We further recommend that members or guests recently

returned from or who have transited through Cambodia,

Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand or from a

cruise holiday and who are experiencing flu-like symptoms

do not visit your facility, including use of the golf course

only, for 14 days.

For simple, easy to understand advice for your members

and guests including important health tips, you can also

refer to the World Health Organisation’s advice for the pub-

lic website.

Member, Guest and Staff health advice

Golf clubs and facilities are heavily trafficked, and there is a

chance that during this episode, a member, guest or mem-

ber of your staff will be exposed to, or test positive to,

COVID-19.

It is vitally important that if a member, guest or staff mem-

ber tests positive to COVID-19, they must inform the club/

facility as soon as possible. If this has occurred, anyone

testing positive will be contacted by the State/Territory De-

partment of Health in relation to contact tracing. You should

then take advice on ongoing facility operations from your

State/Territory Department of Health.

It should be noted that the vast majority of golfers can and

should continue to visit your clubs and facilities as per nor-

mal. However, it is important that our clubs and facilities

continue to be aware of government advice on this topic.

The virus and potential implications are changing constant-

ly and will be monitored accordingly, and Golf Australia will

continue to provide updates to clubs and facilities as regu-

larly as required, or alternatively when additional Federal

Government updates are announced.

For further information from the Federal Government on

COVID-19, the Coronavirus Health Information Line oper-

ates 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 1800 020 080.

Golf Australia

WINNER OF THE KENO 50’’ SMART TV

DENNIS KNIGHT

pictured with his wife

GAIL KNIGHT

MEMBERS DRAW WINNER WEDNESDAY 3RD MARCH

$1300 Bill Zonnenbergs

Mildura Golf Resort would like to acknowledge and thank all

our Sponsors for their continued support