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GOLF NEWS

NEWS FROM THE BLUE VALLEY GOLF CLUB

he golf course has remained in superb condition since the last elected for the year ahead: Suren Reddy, Andre Pienaar, Keeran Krishna,
newsletter, and members and visitors to the golf course enjoy an Garfield Prinsloo and David Graziani. The new committee wasted no time
Texcellent golfing experience. in holding its first meeting to assign roles and responsibilities and pick up
on any ongoing work needed. This meeting took place on 14 March at the
GOLFING ACTIVITY clubhouse.
It has been an exciting and busy period at the Blue Valley Golf Club. The
highlight was the Club Champs, hosted on the weekend of 26 and 27 The following portfolios were voted upon by the committee members:
February. With A, B and C divisions and a ladies’ division being contested, the Suren Reddy Captain, Ladies’ Golf, Green Keeping Liaison, Pro Shop and
coveted trophy for Club Champion saw more than 65 individuals tee up. Driving Range Liaison
Andre Pienaar Treasurer
The tournament was hailed as one of the best and there were some wonderful
prizes on offer, including a pair of Oakley Prizm Golf sunglasses (sponsored by Keeran Krishna Communications and Marketing, Taste Blue Valley Liaison
Lambinon Optometrists and Andre Pienaar), valued at almost R3 000. For its Garfield Prinsloo Rules, Leagues and Competitions
part, the MCF contributed about R20 000 in prizes. David Graziani Youth Golf, GNGU Liaison

Congratulations to our Men’s champion, Mangezi Maswanganyi, and our Congratulations to the newly elected committee members and best wishes
Ladies’ champion, Bev Meerholz. Both winners receive free golf subscriptions for a productive sitting over your term.
from Mitrajaya for 2023.
PIPELINE OF ACTIVITY
Other notable results include: The golf committee is determined to create a top-notch golfing experience
Seniors’ champion: Clifton Stanley at Blue Valley for its members and visitors. Since the club’s inception, the
Midam champion: Trevor Currie committee has worked on various activities, including league representation,
B division champion: Suren Reddy GNGU events, Blue Valley Golf Hospitality, marshalling, course condition, local
C division champion: Gary Munroe rules, the after-game experience, getting members’ input, marketing the Blue
Valley Country Club, promotional videos, ladies’ golf, youth golf and growing
GOLF AGM the Blue Valley golf membership.
The Blue Valley Golf Club AGM was hosted at the clubhouse on 8 March,
starting at 6pm. The AGM provided an opportunity for the Golf Committee The golf committee meets monthly and communicates weekly about
to report back to members on the state of golfing affairs at Blue Valley and to progress made on items actioned. It is also formulating a communication
elect a committee for the 2022/23 year. plan regarding which action items have been completed, so as to inform
members, golf club management and Mitrajaya.
The golf committee plays an integral role in driving the golfing calendar at
Blue Valley by ensuring the smooth running of all events such as the club Upcoming events to look forward to are the Winter Club Champs and
champs and league, as well as the Golfing Experience, at the golf club. It is a Captain’s Cup. With so much to do, our attitude is to “speed up play” and work
voluntary role but a critical one in taking the best interests of members and hard to make Blue Valley a golfing destination of choice.
the golf club forward.
Suren Reddy
A vote was held at the AGM and the following committee members were Blue Valley Club Captain

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