LATEST NEWS – THE BUNKER EATERY – CLUBHOUSE – GOLFING NEWS – VOLUNTEERING
A reminder to members & guests to keep our community safe – Social distancing, limited patron numbers & enhanced cleaning measures are in place to ensure everyone enjoys their visit to The Valley.
Entry/Exit to the clubhouse via the main front door.
All patrons MUST sign in using “VisitSafe” QRcode or by writing your name/phone number on the sheet provided.
GET INTO GOLF – We’re proud to be supporting this initiative encouraging women to get into golf. Tuesday 25/8 saw 10 ladies try the new format & we look forward to following their progression over the 6 wk program and hopefully welcoming them as members! If you know somebody interested in learning, please contact Co-ordinator Andrea McGann on 0419- 520928 for more info (we already have 4 ladies on the waitlist for next term!)
VOLUNTEERING We rely on volunteers to get a lot of general tasks around the course such as emptying bins, branch pickup, mowing, brush cutting, weeding, gardening etc. If you have an hour or so to spare any day of the week, please reach out to either Ross, Peter Weewan (general maintenance) or Wendy Hicks (Wednesday gardening).
GOLF NEWS
THE BUNKER EATERY Open for Breakfast Saturday & Sunday!
DARTS COMPETITION WEDNESDAYS 7:30PM ENTRY $5.00 P/P
Men’s Monthly Medal August
A Grade: G. Lee
B Grade: P/Off J. Dallis & V. Tekura
C Grade: P/Off G.Malpass-J.Katsoulis & R.Palmer
Matchplay Championship
A Grade: Pending (I.Elliott v N.Katholos)
B Grade: V. Tekura def R. Winney
C Grade: R. Palmer def R. Costello
MEN’S 4BBB STROKE CHAMPIONSHIP
A Grade was a 3-way tie between the pairings of A&H Crowe, S&T Kadiev and I.Elliott&N.Katholos.
Playoff took place on Sunday 23/8 with Tony & Harrison Crowe being victors – Congrats!
B Grade : E. Hunter & V. Tekura
C Grade : R. Palmer & R. Costello
WOMEN’S MAJOR WINNERS:
Foursomes Championship – Kerryn Coldrey & Lynda Ritchie
Runners Up – Marlene Hayward & Reyleen Pollock
36 Hole Nett Winners – Kerryn Coldrey & Lynda Ritchie
CLUB MIXED FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIP
Congratulations to Mark DeMontfort & Susan Howard
Champions 2020 as well as the 36 Hole Nett winners.
Runners Up were Ian Elliott & Kerryn Coldrey
Bardwell Valley Shield
Congratulations to Gai Bass, Kerryn Coldrey & Wendy Donelan (back to back winners from 2019)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sun 30 Aug – Ladies Medal Rd & 2nd Rd Salver : tee 9:09am
Sat 05 Sep – Mens Monthly Medal
Sat 12 Sep -Legacy Day – CANCELLED – DONATIONS ACCEPTED AT THE BAR
MEN’S SUPER SENIORS PENNANT – Division 2
Tue 04/8 : Rd 1 Draw 4-4 against Hurstville. Wins to Henry J, John R, Ted R and halves John H, Paul Mc. Congrats to Henry J for a hole in One 12th @ Kogarah!
Mon 10 Aug : Rd 2 Bye
Mon 17 Aug : Rd 3 Draw 4-4 against Kogarah. Wins to Geoff R, Paul Mc, Brent M and Dan W.
** Season suspended for 6 wks due to changes in COVID Community Sport Guidelines
The Bunker Eatery Trading Hours:
Mon & Tue – Closed*
Wed 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Thur 11:00am – 3:00pm and 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Fri 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Sat 7:00am – 4:30pm
Sun 7:00am – 4:00pm
* Function & Private bookings on request
THIRSTY THURSDAY’S
The Bunker Eatery is now open for dinner on Thursday nights! For a limited time, purchase any main meal over $16.00 & Brendan will shout you a drink – choose from standard tap beer, house wine or soft drink.
FATHER’S DAY – SUNDAY 6 September
Bring your Dad, your Dad’s Dad or your whole family and celebrate Father’s Day at Bardwell Valley.
Along with the regular menu, The Bunker Eatery is offering a super special “The BunkerHawk” $50.00 – a whopping 800-gram tomahawk steak with sides of Greek salad – roast veg – corn – gravy this is big enough for 2 to share.
**Pre-booking essential to avoid disappointment – limited supply.
VALE – KEITH MIDDLETON 1931-2020
Many of our members will miss Keith, a true gentleman and club member for over 40 years.
Apart from golf Keith played Rugby League for
– Nth Sydney Bears 1948–54
– the Rabbitohs 1956
Represented Australia in an Ashes tour 1950
He was also an avid tennis player.
But did you know Keith managed to record a Hole in One 13 times?
Many of us will never achieve one… RIP Keith.
ON THE COURSE
GREENS VERTI-DRAIN
A mini coring has taken place to encourage airflow into the greens in the lead up to Spring’s growing season. You may have noticed they are running a bit faster now that they are drying out and as always it’s important you repair your pitch marks!
BUNKERS
After all the rain once again destroyed the bunkers, Mo & Blake have been busy rejuvenating so they could be brought back into play. Preferred lie in bunkers is still in place whilst there are no rakes being used.
CLUBHOUSE UPGRADES
AIRCONDITIONING
Quotes are being obtained for a new air-conditioning system which we hope to be installed within the next couple of months, ready for Summer!
LIGHTING UPGRADES
Tony Fardell has been busy replacing old fluoro tubes & bulbs with energy-efficient LED’s. Additional fixture replacements are also underway to improve ambiance within the club.
WINDOWS
The several cracked windows are being replaced to ensure safety and building integrity.
A SECOND DART BOARD!
Wednesday night Darts is increasing in popularity so the club will be installing a 2nd dart board. Newcomers welcome – all levels of experience & just $5.00 entry.
CARPARK
Potholes have been filled with road-base
ON THE GREEN
Repair your own pitch mark plus one other
ON THE FAIRWAY
Always carry a sand bucket & fill in divots
IN BUNKERS
Preferred Lie & after play, smooth sand with club or shoe
WHEN PRACTICING
Please only use 3 balls maximum – plus carry and use YOUR OWN sand bucket!
STAY COVID-19 SAFE
WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP OR USE HAND SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST A 1.5M DISTANCE
