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GOLF NEWS

WHAT’S NEW FROM THE GOLF CLUB

ow, can you believe it is just over a be hosting the prestigious GNGU Midam and on 40 points. Winda Austin-Loeve, our ladies'
year ago that South African golfers Senior Closed on 10 and 11 July 2021. There captain clinched the Ladies Putter Trophy in
Wwere allowed back on the fairways. will be a number of local members playing the ladies’ section.
This was after a 10-week lockdown that saw in this event. Come out and support your
no golf being played. Blue Valley re-opened members on the above dates. Hopefully, one Our next big event is the Winter Club
on 16 June and it was freezing. This did of them will be in the winner’s circle! Championships. This has been moved to 7 and
not deter the hardy golfer who had been 8 August and will be a 36-hole competition
mothballed for nearly three months. Our league teams have had mixed success. played over two days. The Sunday round will
Our Men's Scratch League team have one be followed by a members braai. All members
Albeit that the COVID-19 rules have been more match to go and they are hoping to and their families are welcome to attend
eased, we still need to be on our guard. secure 3rd place. The Men's Midam team start even if they do not compete in the Winter
their season shortly and the squad is hopeful Championships.
Blue Valley has also recently welcomed that Blue Valley can go all the way and win
Norman Mashaba and Jimmy Reynolds who this league. The ladies had a strong finish to The 2021/22 Golf Committee was
are assisting with golf operations. We wish their league season and the focus now shifts elected in May. Congratulations to
them a long and fruitful stay at Blue Valley. to the Mixed Handicap League where we the following members:
Both have a long history in the game and once again have a good chance of competing • Trevor Currie (Club Captain)
their experience will help in the day-to-day for the title. The Senior Men's Scratch League • Winda Austin-Loeve (Ladies' Captain)
running of our wonderful facility. team managed a credible 3rd in the playoffs
that were held at Zwartkops Golf Club on • Andre Pienaar (Treasurer)
The golf course itself is still in wonderful 10 April 2021. • Suren Reddy
• Anill Magan
condition and we have had nothing but
praise for how the course has been presented The Captains Cup was won by Clifton Stanley,
these past few months. Blue Valley will also who won in a count-out with Mike Barnett
I am sure I speak for most of the members in
looking forward to spring and the warmer
weather. It is great to hit long drives but
this is being done with layers and layers of
clothing. We long for the day when we can
pack away our beanies and winter gear and
get our shorts and sunscreen back out of the
cupboards.

Keep it straight and speed up play. Remember,
you need to keep pace with the 4-ball in front
of you and not just keep ahead of the 4-ball
behind. This makes for a far more pleasant
round for all. BV

Trevor Currie
082 944 7202
tccurrie61@gmail.com

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