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Line Planting of Fairways – Course Update

Line Planting of Fairways – Course Update

As part of our ongoing Course Development Plan, the remaining Kaikua/cool-season fairways on holes 4, 12, 13 and 16 will be removed and replaced with Santa Ana. This is an important step in improving long-term playability, consistency, and course conditioning.

The line planting is scheduled for 20 November. Many members will have noticed these fairways looking quite yellow in recent days. This discolouration is the result of a required herbicide application to remove the existing turf before planting, allowing the new Santa Ana sprigs to establish without competition.

Santa Ana establishment is naturally slow and highly weather-dependent. Warm temperatures combined with regular rainfall over the first 4–6 weeks will help drive lateral growth and improve overall coverage.

Please note that these works will require the closure of the affected holes on 20 November, and some ongoing temporary local rules and playing adjustments may be necessary while the new turf establishes.

Thank you for your understanding as we continue investing in the long-term quality of the course.

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Drouin Golf and Country Club – Motorised Golf Cart Hire Agreement

1. Receipt of Equipment
Lessee acknowledges receipt of the motorised golf cart (the “Equipment”), which has been examined and found to be in good working order upon receipt, except as noted below. Lessee acknowledges that Drouin Golf and Country Club owns the Equipment and that it is provided for use solely for the purpose for which it was designed, subject to the terms and conditions set out herein.

2. Return of Equipment
Lessee shall return the Equipment to its designated storage location in the same condition as received, ordinary wear and tear excepted.

3. Responsibility for Damage
Lessee is responsible for all damage to the Equipment during the hire period and shall reimburse the Club upon demand for any loss, damage, or property damage caused while the Equipment is in Lessee’s care.

Sample Schedule of Damage Charges:

• Front End: $500

• Rear End: $500

• Windscreen: $700

• Roof Package: $2,500

• Wheels: $500 each

4. Indemnity
Lessee shall indemnify and hold Drouin Golf and Country Club harmless from all liability, including bodily injury or property damage arising from the use or operation of the Equipment by Lessee or anyone authorised by Lessee. The Club shall only be responsible for loss or damage resulting from its own sole negligence.

5. Compliance with Rules
Lessee shall comply with all Club rules and regulations regarding the use of the Equipment.

6. Licence Requirement
All drivers must hold a valid driver’s licence.

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Operating Rules

1. Operators must adhere to all course signage regarding motorised golf vehicle paths.

2. Maximum of 2 persons per vehicle at all times. Riding on the rear bumper or standing on the cart while moving is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate loss of use without refund.

3. Vehicles must not be driven by persons under 16 years of age.

4. Attempting sharp turns or excessive speed downhill may cause the vehicle to roll. Any rolled vehicles will incur damage charges exceeding $2,000.

5. Signing the Club’s Motorised Cart Hire Acknowledgement Form assigns full financial responsibility to the Lessee for any damage to the vehicle, course, club property, adjoining property, or other vehicles.

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Drouin Golf and Country Club- NEW DATE- Special General Meeting July 29th

Notice is hereby given that a Special General Meeting of the Drouin Golf & Country Club will be held as follows:

Date: Tuesday July 29th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Cuthbertson Function Centre, Drouin Golf & Country Club, 15 McGlone Rd, Drouin VIC 3818 Agenda

To consider and vote on six proposed amendments to the Drouin Golf & Country Club Constitution.

Members are encouraged to review the proposed changes in advance. A draft of the revised Constitution changes is attached and can also be accessed online at:

https://www.drouingolfclub.com.au/cms/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DGCC-Proposed-Constitution-changes-1.pdf

For members unable to attend in person, proxy forms are available from the Pro Shop.

Your participation is important, and we appreciate your time in reviewing these proposed amendments.

Yours sincerely,

Randall Mitchell
Club Secretary

Follow up Email

Dear ${preferredName} ${lastName},

Following on from our recent notice regarding the upcoming Special General Meeting (SGM), please find below the key documents related to the proposed constitutional changes and accompanying policies.

Included in this communication:

• Letter from the Chairperson, Andrew Anderson – An overview of the key reasons behind the proposed changes.

• Life Membership Policy – A newly developed policy that outlines eligibility and process for Life Membership.

• Code of Conduct – A revised and modernised code to ensure respectful and inclusive behaviour across the club.

Confirmed Special General Meeting Details:

• Date: Tuesday, 29th July

• Time: 6:00 PM

• Location: Clubhouse, Drouin Golf and Country Club

Voting on the proposed changes will take place at the SGM. Members unable to attend are encouraged to submit a proxy in accordance with the club’s Constitution.

Thank you for your continued support,

Warm regards,

Drouin Golf and Country Club, Board of Directors.

Letter from Andrew Anderson Club Chairperson

Life membership policy

Code of conduct

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Ladies Christmas Lunch and Golf Event

Drouin Ladies played a 9 hole fun Ambrose event using just four clubs for an extra challenge!

The winners were the Mistletoes – Leanne Pollard, Vanessa Campbell , Janet Drummond and Judy Combe with a net score of 32.7.

The runners up were Judy Dixon, Valerie Crow and Pam Soutar with a net score of 33.25.

In third place were the Angels – Marg Purcell, Sue Hatfield and Ange Greenall on 33.75.

The golf event was followed by a lovely Christmas lunch and presentations for yearly awards.

The 2024 award winners were:

Star Medallist – Vanessa Campbell

John Arnold Memorial Trophy – Winner : Sharon Rippon

Runners up: Leanne Pollard and Judy Dixon

Captains Trophy Winner : Anne Neilson

Runners up: Judy Dixon

Eclectic  A Grade – Sharon Rippon

B Grade – Deb Daniel

C Grade – Sue Crosby

Tuesday Birdies – Shirley Roberts and Kay Feaver

Tuesday Gobblers – Kay Grieve and Judy Dixon

Saturday Birdies – Shirley Roberts and Kay Feaver

Saturday Gobblers – Marg Purcell

Mary Clark Memorial Putting award winner : Marg Purcell

Handicap Reduction: Maryanne Batson

Non Competition winner: Mary Tymensen

Runner up : Meagan Ford

Most Consistent player : Ange Greenall

 

Saturday 14th December was an Individual Stableford event for the ladies. 

The winner was Glenda Warren (22) with 40 points. The runner up was Jeanette Phillips (34) with 37 points.

Today is Round 4 of the Downtowner Cup. Next Tuesday ( Christmas Eve) there will be a Men’s and Ladies Stableford event.  The Downtowner Cup resumes in the New Year with Round 5 being played on Tuesday January 7th 2025. 

Summer Cup Match play also continues over January. 

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December Captain’s Report

Monthly Medal

Congratulations to Bruce Rawlings who won December’s Monthly Medal.  A steady start from Bruce saw him nett 1 over after 9 holes.  A par on 11 saw him nett 1 under before a stumble on the 12^th.  From there it was clear sailing and with a birdie on 17, saw Bruce finish with nett 68 and win the Medal on a 5 way count back.

Albatross

The 7^th Hole has produced it’s 3^rd Albatross in as many years, visitor Matt Smith from Woorayl achieved this feat in the Wednesday competition round.

Drouin/Garfield Challenge

The annual Drouin/Garfield Challenge is at Garfield next year on Saturday 18^th January.  We have never won this challenge on their turf, so if you would like to be part of history and be in the first team to do this, please place your name on the sheet on the notice board.

Match Play Championships

Thanks to all those who have organised and/or played their preliminary matches.  The final for all Match Play grades is on January 11^th.

Family Hotel Challenge

Bob Simpson still holds onto top spot in the Family Hotel Challenge, Mark Gould slightly narrowed the gap but is still 175 points behind.  Glenn Vanderligt, Rob Frederickson and Bob Naismith round out the top 5.  Full Leaderboard is on the club’s website and on the noticeboard inside the clubrooms.

Premier League

The Premier League Final is to be played this Saturday, between the 2023 Premiers FOFO and newcomers The Handicappers.  Best of luck to both teams.

That’s all for now and I’ll leave you with this quote from Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, Hank Aaron.

“It took me seventeen years to get three thousand hits in baseball.  I did it in one afternoon on the golf course.”

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Glenn Robinson

Captain

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