The Colonial Golf Course

Happy Birthday to……

Sep 06

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September Members Profile

Sep 06

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Name:             Adam Djonlagic

Profession:      Bookkeeper (not in a library)

Nickname:       AJ or sometime "large dick"

How you got it: People cannot spell my name …. 

Partners Name:Kathie (good woman) “mumma”

Do they mind you playing golf?: YES they are glad to get rid of me and have some peace. I do not know why?

Handicap:        Great with the new system 23

Hole in One? Where?:: NO -  not on a golf course anyway

ARU / NRL / AFL Team/s:ARU  Qld Reds  NRL  Rabbitohs     AFL  who cares

Funniest Golfing Moment:  During our one of many $10 trips playing with Rabbit and Macka. Rabbit was excited that Macka was using a distance finder and arriving on a part 3 hole,Rabbit walks over to the buggy to check the distance. Has a good look at the gadget and at the hole, goes to his bag and changes clubs. After his usual ritual before hitting the ball (listening for every noise five kilometers away, etc) he hits the ball as clean as the pro, but the ball only went half way. In his amazement he just could not understand why his ball did not go very far. He confirms that the distance finder showed a distance of 80 meters to the flag… Macka grabs the gadget to check the distance, and YES it was 80 meters but to the previous hole flag as Rabbit forgot to press the button to go to the next hole.. which was around 155 meters long. We could not stop laughing for the next few holes and Rabbit did not rely on looking at the distance finder again!

August Results

Sep 06

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Click HERE for August's winners

RICK’S RULE OF THE MONTH – SEPTEMBER 10 RULE 26 “WATER HAZARDS”

Sep 06

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The question ‘where to drop’ has raised its ugly head again in relation to our bunker

on the 15^th hole adjoining the lake 150 meters from the green on the right side of the fairway. All water hazards at The Colonial are ‘lateral water hazards’. So your options for a ball that has gone through this bunker and into the lake are as follows :

1. Play a ball as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was last played. (This could be from the 15^th tee ).

2. Drop a ball behind the water hazard (and the bunker in this case) keeping the point  where the ball had entered the lateral water hazard between you and the hole. There is no restriction as to how far you go back on this line. (Usually far enough to get a flat lie or on the fairway).

3. Drop a ball within 2 club lengths of the point where the ball last crossed the margin of the lateral water hazard but no closer to the pin. (In this case that point  would most likely be in the bunker).

4. Drop a ball within 2 club lengths of the point on the opposite side of the lake which is equidistant from the hole. (i.e. on the 17^th side of the lake).

AFL Grand Final Day at The Colonial!!

Sep 04

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The last Saturday in September is fast approaching- This year we are trying something different with a 4 man Ambrose the competition for the day. After the round all players are invited back into the clubhouse where the game will be shown on the big screen, between 1-2pm there will also be a complimentary pie buffet where players can help themselves to a pie, mountains of mashed potato, peas and gravy just before the first bounce. For further details please see the guys in the golf shop. We hope to see you there!!!

Proshop Specials!!!

Sep 04

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A reminder to all members that prize vouchers are valid for 4 months and cannot be extended! If your after some ideas to cash in on your great play see below:

·        Summer 2010 ranges from Oakley, Cutter & Buck, Nike, Sporte Leisure, A.U. R & Norman all about to hit the store.

·        Nike Tour Wedges- Normally $199, Now $139 if you’re a member $125.

·        Selected Nike & Oakley Shoes- Normally $159, Now $109. Member? Even better $99.

·        The Number 1 Putter in golf “Yes” now in store.

·        Need a new golf bag? Logo Shark golf bags from $220- $200 members price.

If this is not enough we hold accounts with the majority of leading brands please let the guys know and we will get it for you.

September News

Sep 02

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With days becoming warmer and nights milder, soil temperatures are on the rise resulting in slightly increased growth throughout all of the golf course and associated gardens.

Application of fertilsers to fairways, greens and tees will aid spring growth and assist in maintaining healthy turf leading into summer. Light dustings of sand on greens will assist in providing a good putting surface.

Some gardens have been replanted and mulched around greens and tees. This work will be ongoing and continue around our usual maintenance schedule.

Many thanks to golfers who utilise the sand buckets provided for use in divot repair. Studies have shown that turf will repair 9 times faster when divots are filled.

We hope that all golfers enjoy their game and the beautiful sunny spring days at The Colonial.

Mick Macerlean

Assistant Course Superintendent     

Good Luck to our Senior & Super Seniors Pennant Teams

Sep 01

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With the Interclub Pennant Series having ended for the year the focus is now on the Senior & Super Senior Pennant sides. After a successfull season last year both sides will be looking to top the table again as they play on some of the best courses on the coast including Hope Island, Sanctuary Cove, Arundel Hills etc.

Good luck to both teams for the 2010 season.

Interclub Pennants Wrap

Sep 01

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Well done to all players involved in this years Interclub Pennant series. All teams have done the club proud with each grade finishing in second place. A big thank you to Graham Bell, Ross Appleby & Graham Kelleher who captained their respective grades throughout the season.

All members keep an eye out for next years sign up forms with us looking to go one better and take the tital.

Nick Smits Club Champion for 2010

Sep 01

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The Club championships have been run and won for 2010 with Nick Smits winning the overall cahmpionship in a tightly fought contest. I would like to congratulate all players in the event and a big congratulations to the following players who took home trophies:

Club Champion: Nick Smits 298 (+10)

A Grade Gross R-Up- Matt Nicholls 301 (+13)

A Grade Nett Winner- Leon Ang 298,

A Grade Nett R-Up- Alex Jeon 299,

B Grade Champion- Dave Gavin 358,

B Grade Gross R-Up- Russell Parkinson 362,

B Grade Nett Winner- Glenn Thomson,

B Grade Nett R-Up- Gavin Bryan,

C Grade Champion- Mark Gray 397,

C Grade Gross R-Up- Michael Speight 402,

C Grade Nett Winner- Ray Johnsen,

C Grade Nett R-Up- Pat O'Connor

Ladies Club Champion- Anita Chilcott- 369

Ladies Nett Champion- Kerrie Kearney.

Well done to all winners and a reminder that all prizes will be given out at Members Presentation night (Keep Sat 5th December free).