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3rd January 2023

Expression of interest- Board Sub Committees

Expression of interest- Board Sub Committees

The board are looking for expressions of interest to participate on the following Sub Committees:

Finance – Chaired by Mark Klaver 

Match & Play – Chaired by Peter Morris

Ground & Water  – Chaired by Peter Downward

Social – Chaired by John Roach

The role on the Sub Committee is for a 12 month period. Each Sub Committee usually meets once a month, but this will be determined by each Chair. As a willing committee member you will be required to work as a team member, abide by Sub Committee rules and be prepared to sign a Confidentiality form. A brief overview of each Sub Committee charter has been included for your reference. Should you require further information about these Sub Committees please contact the office,

Members should also be noted that a number of Development Sub Committees will be formed over the next 12 months. These committees may call for certain expertise and will run for shorter terms. 

Thank you in advance for your consideration of becoming a member of a Sub Committee

Charter: Match Committee

The committee is a sub-committee, and is responsible to the Board of Directors.

The primary responsibility of the Match Committee is to oversight the ongoing development of a program that maximises membership, visitor and youth participation of the DGCC. The match committee is responsible to the Board for all aspects of men’s, women’s and mixed golf at the club.

 

Charter: Course and Water Committee

The committee is a sub-committee, and is responsible to the Board of Directors.

The primary responsibility of the Course and Water Committee is to oversight the ongoing development of the golfing infrastructure of the club to ensure a great golfing experience 365 days a year. An additional ambition is to ensure access for carts on the greatest number of days.

 

Charter: Finance

The committee is a sub-committee, and is responsible to the Board of Directors.

The primary responsibility of the Finance Committee is to provide financial oversight of the use of the club’s resources, undertake appropriate risk management to ensure the compliance and safety of the club and ensure the club has the appropriate administrative support and systems to undertake its activities 

 

Charter: Social 

The committee is a sub-committee, and is responsible to the Board of Directors.

The primary responsibility of the Social Committee is to provide social activities and opportunities to members and the wider community promoting a strong sense of inclusion, friendship and community spirit.

Click here to register your interest

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29th December 2022

MiScore App is Here – Mark and Submit scores on your mobile – User Subscription.

MiScore App is Here – Mark and Submit scores on your mobile – User Subscription.

The MiScore app is now available for use for members. The club has activated access for members to subscribe to the app directly. The MiScore app is available for use in both competition and social play. Please note that should you wish to use the MiScore app at your course and at other courses, then a user subscription would need to be purchased. For further details regarding costs, registered venues, device minimum specifications and to download please visit MiScore.com.au

The MiScore app offers a number of features including:

  • Scoring as a club member or registered visiting player in authorised club competitions
  • Score social rounds at over 500 Australian golf courses.
  • Measure distance with the interactive GPS map at any registered venue.
  • Monitor pace of play with the MiScore round timer
  • View live competition leaderboards
  • Track player statistics from competition events

 For all subscribers, direct technical support is available via the main App interface.

Instructions and User Guides for Members

Download and Install Guide> 

 

Create App Profile Guide> 

 

User Sub Guide for Members> 

Setup Tips:

  • Download the MiScore App. (link above)
  • Upon opening the MiScore App you will be prompted to verify your identity and register an account through the App.
  • Then search and add your home club.

Operating Tips:

  • On the day of competition you will need to register for the competition through your Pro-Shop. Advise that you will be using the MiScore App to score today.
  • Open the MiScore App and select your club.
  • The MiScore App will prompt you to select competition / social play and login. (your login details are the the same as the members area of your club website)
  • Add your playing partners and start scoring.

Please visit the MiScore Help Page or contact MiClub Support on 08 9444 5300 for device minimum specifications or if there are any difficulties.

Make sure your phone is fully charged or bring along some backup power.

The MiScore App uses the GPS in your phone to measure distance to pin so can use up a bit of your battery. Here are some Handy Tips to save battery life

  • Close down other background applications
  • Switch to Low Battery mode
  • Use a phone holder on your buggy

MiScore App Features

Calculate and submit scores, measure distance, track time played and view leaderboards. MiScore is loaded with helpful features that make scoring effortless and enjoyable. Whilst containing many useful features, MiScore is designed to not hinder the flow of the game. Score entry is simple and can be completed in a matter of seconds. We recommend placing mobile devices on silent mode, or do not disturb, whilst scoring to avoid unnecessary distraction.

Automatic Score Tally and Score Comparison

Save time with our automated score tally. Enter your gross scores and MiScore will calculate results based on handicap and course index.

The automatic results calculation reduces human error and confusion in scoring. This leaves more time to focus on the game! Don’t waste time at the end of a round worrying if you’ve added up all the scores correctly. If there is a mis-match between you and your marker’s score, the app will identify which hole has the mismatch and a quick cross-reference is all that is required.

GPS Distance Measurement

Before taking your shot, you can observe your distance in metres from the pin, a bunker, or the middle of the green. This value is available from the top right of the score entry screen.

Tapping the distance button from the score entry screen will take you to the interactive GPS distance map. From there, tap any point on the map to measure distances from your location.

Round Timer and Pace of Play

MiScore has a useful round timer on the top left of the score entry screen. This helps golfers stay mindful of playing time between holes and encourages an appropriate pace of play.

Digital Signature

Confirm scores with an on-screen digital signature at the end of your round. This eliminates the need to swap physical scorecards.

Using a mobile device to confirm scores allows you to conveniently submit your score from anywhere in the facility. The course, the bar, or even your car. Just confirm with your partner, then sign away and press a button to submit.

Screen Saver

Save precious phone battery while you play! The MiScore screen saver activates after 30 seconds of no phone contact. With a single tap on the screen you can open back to the score entry interface and continue scoring without having to unlock your phone.

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21st December 2022

December Captains Report

December Captains Report

Home Timber & Hardware Monthly Medal

Congratulations to Nick Rowe for winning December’s Monthly Medal.  A fantastic round of golf saw Nick score 74 off the stick including 3 birdies in his round, giving him a net score of 68 and winning the Medal by 1 stroke.

 

Master Medal

The 11 Monthly Medal winners from this year will play of for the Master Medalist of 2022.  This event is scheduled for Saturday February 4th.

 

Drouin Family Hotel Challenge

Not a lot of change at the top of leaderboard after last Saturday’s comp, Peter Morris has moved closer to the top 2 and Duart Perrin has snuck back into the top 5.  4 rounds remain in the challenge which is due to finish on the final round of Club Championships.

 

Mates Day

There are still a limited number of spots available for Mates Day on the 18th December, sure to be a great day and not one to miss out on.  Please contact the Pro Shop for registrations.

 

Competition Prizes

All Grade Winning Competition prizes will now be added to your House Account and can be redeemed over the bar or in the pro shop.  These prizes cannot be used to pay for competition entries or annual subscriptions.  Down the Line and Nearest The Pin Prizes will stay the same, with recipients receiving a $5 Ball.

 

Trafalgar Trivia Night

Trafalgar Golf Club hosted a Trivia Night for their members on the 3rd December, as well they invited all West Gippsland Clubs to join in and contest for a trophy and bragging rights as the smartest club in West Gippsland.  Proud to say we had 5 members represent our club on the night, finishing 4th out of 12 tables.  Most importantly we beat the nominated table from Trafalgar to claim the trophy.

 

Pennant

The Pennant season for the Handicap divisions is fast approaching, if you haven’t registered your interest yet, please come and see Geoff Searle or myself.  We have teams participating in both Division 1 & 2 with the season starting on February 19th.

 

Plates

Once again thanks to all members who have participated in Plate events, there are still some more taking place in January and February.  I encourage members to come along to these days and see how much fun they are.

Januray 8th – Garfield Golf Club

January 15th – Mirboo North Golf Club

January 22nd – Trafalgar Golf Club

February 4th – Traralgon Golf Club

In addition to these there will be club’s hosting Plate Days from the South & East Gippsland Districts.

 

Drouin Garfield Challenge

The Drouin Garfield Challenge is scheduled for January 14th at Garfield.  We are defending champions so it would be great to get a good number of players down there to help defend the trophy.  Please check the notice board to place your name down for this event.

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21st December 2022

Mates Day Results- December 18th 2022

Mates Day Results- December 18th 2022

A big field, sunshine plenty of new faces greeted were welcomed to Drouin Golf & Country Club for our inaugural “mates day” held on December 18th, with a field just over 100 including 65 visitors players took on a strong easterly wind in a 4BBB stableford competition. With the smell of the slow cooker drifting across the course and the course in outstanding condition groups where scoring strongly while have plenty of fun, laughs and banter!

At the completion of play visitors from Cerebus Golf Club where the winners with an outstanding score of 49 points closely beating Drouin members Jeanette & David Phillips who had 48 points winning the runners up count back.

Balls down the line were received by
– Pay Foye & Phil Stone: 47 Points
– Robert Boland & Jack Henning: 46 points
– Banjo Vincent & Connor Jefferies: 45 points
– Steve Barr & Daniel Gregory: 45 points
– Scott Green & S.Williams: 45 points
– Lucas Green & Brad Thomas: 45 points

Nearest to pins: 
5th hole: Robert Bowlen
8th hole: Shaun Hewitt
10th: Tom Barr
14th: Brian Seers

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1st December 2022

New Board Members Following AGM

New Board Members Following AGM

The Drouin Golf and Country Club AGM was held on Wednesday November 9th and saw the below members elected in the following positions.

Chairperson: Joe Kirby
Vice Chairperson: John Roach
Secretary: Andrew Anderson
Treasurer: Mark Klaver
Ordinary Members: 
Vanessa Campbell, Peter Morris & Peter Downward

Should you wish to reach out to the board, please address an email to the representitive you would like it to be forwarded on to to admin@drouincountryclub.com.au

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