Kooyonga Christmas Newsletter 2016

CHRISTMAS NEWSLETTER 2016From the Captain2016 has seen continued emphasis on engagement with our membership as we have constantly tried to addvalue to our offering.Extended clubhouse opening hours with breakfast service and manning the halfway hut on majorcompetition days reflects this emphasis. Weekly Sunset Golf on Thursday night continues to grow inpopularity with bistro meals available, together with the Friday twilight golf and themed meal options.In terms of General Committee diversification, the Government and Australian Institute of Company Directorswould be proud of our efforts, now having two elected women involved in decision making at the highestlevel. Thank you to Helen Egar and Deb Alexander for their efforts in this regard. (continued overleaf...)

Twilight Golf Save the Date! 9th February 2017 Kooyonga Foundation event with specialTee times from 4.30pm to 5.45pm guest, Don Pyke - details to come! Thursday Sunset Golf Friday Twilights January - 19th/26th February 3rdFebruary - 2nd/9th/16th/23rd March - 2nd/9th/23rd/30th Gourmet BBQMembers’ Bar open for bistro meals February 24th from 6.30pm to 8.30pm Seafood Buffet Weekly specials available and kids under 10 years eat free! March 31st Italian Buffet Bookings Open Via WebsiteThere have been a number of highlights and Mogford on the notice board, now also has a “bricks and mortarover the last twelve months as the highlighting relatively minor modifications presence” with the establishment of theCommittee and Club management team, of the first, tenth, sixteenth, and Kooyonga Foundation Golf Academy, whichunder Brett’s very able leadership, have seventeenth green complexes, with a much it has significantly funded.continued to make necessary change to needed makeover of the fifteenth greenkeep Kooyonga at the forefront of golf in complex. The fifteenth green complex will The Australian Senior Men’s AmateurSouth Australia. effectively return to the past, with a Championship was held successfully in lowered two tiered green with reduced fall October. We continue to look forward toWe have seen further development of our offs which hopefully will make the hole hosting the 2018 Australian Women’sgolf services with the opening of the much fairer for golfers of all levels. Open, which will be our first Women’s Open,Kooyonga Foundation Golf Academy and to continue the great tradition Kooyongaredevelopment of the practice fairway to Recently the 12th green has been has in having held five previous Australianproduce a world class facility – the resurfaced in keeping with our program to Men’s Open Championships.challenge is to optimise it’s utilisation to renew one green surface per year – topromote our brand appropriately. facilitate maintenance of our high quality The emphasis has been on continuing to bent grass surfaces. improve our membership offering to buildOur House leadership team has been demand for Kooyonga memberships. Thisoverhauled with Anna’s appointment as My thanks to Steven Newell and his team will remain a challenge but the strongClubhouse Operations Manager. She has for not only enacting these works so well demand over the last twelve months hasnot been afraid to make the important and efficiently, but maintaining the course been pleasing.decisions with Brett, with the additional in wonderful condition through the heavyappointments of a new Head Chef Peter rains and storms. It has been a busy year for the CommitteeMilosevic and ‘front of house’ Team Leader and our hardworking management teamTania and her sister, Di. The Clubhouse master plan is underway and their staff. On behalf of the Committee with an initial upgrade of furnishings in the I would like to take this opportunity to wishEffectively the LEP (landscape Members’ Bar planned for early next year. you all a healthy and Merry Christmas andenhancement plan) has been completed hopefully a memorable 2017.providing succession planning for our An upgrade of the women’s locker roomwonderful trees which have been with modular furniture, which can besomewhat threatened over recent months moved pending the outcome of the masterby the adventurous weather. Our playing plan for the Clubhouse, is also planned forcorridors have been widened, with next year.improved consistency of bunker and greencomplex design. Significant works were The IT system upgrade with new hardware Grant Raymondcompleted between the twelfth and (already in place) and new operational Captainthirteenth fairways with an additional software next year, will also be important infairway bunker constructed on the continuing to improve our member’sthirteenth. services.We have extended and back ended details The Kooyonga Foundation is playing anto the Five Year Course Plan, with detailed increasingly important role in the Club, notdrawings from Course Architects Crafter only supporting junior and elite golf, butChristmas Newsletter 2016 pg 2

From the GM’s Desk to be posted to individual member house variety of family and corporate celebrations. accounts. Over the next few months, we will Over the last 12 months distribute documentation to each member that The administration team of Dustin, Amanda, our team of dedicated will explain the benefits of the new system and Gaby, Donna and Jess each play an important staff have developed a the automatic direct debit arrangements that role at the Club. While back of house and not as strong culture and we encourage you to set up. visible to many members, they care deeply commitment towards about the Club and their individual roles and I the Club’s vision of As mentioned by Grant Raymond in his article, really appreciate all of their efforts. being a vibrant and we also plan to refurbish the Members’ Bar in progressive club with a 2017. We acknowledge that this project is well Susie Mathews, John Corbett and the entire unique membership overdue and appreciate member patience in golf shop team have continued to deliver a high experience. Staff have this regard, but we want to ensure any changes quality golf shop service over the last year. It isan important part to play in achieving this are in keeping with the interior style and layout close to 18 months since the changeover to avision and we will continue to make operational being considered in our clubhouse masterplan, club-operated model, and I am very proud ofchanges to add value to your membership. currently underway with Walter Brooke. their efforts to date. We continue to grow our knowledge of the golf retail and serviceIn preparing this newsletter, it was great to I take this opportunity to acknowledge the requirements of Kooyonga and thank membersreflect on the year and look through the efforts of our staff over the last 12 months who for their support and loyalty of the shop.collection of images taken from key Club work extremely hard to provide a high level ofevents during 2016. It is fantastic to see service to members. The new Golf Academy is a wonderful facilitymembers enjoying their time at Kooyonga. and I am sure I speak on behalf of John, Susie Steven Newell and his ground staff have done and Duard in sincerely thanking the KooyongaStatistics show that members are playing more an amazing job this year to present the course Foundation, Club Committee and members forgolf at Kooyonga than ever before, with in wonderful condition week in week out. supporting the project. We now have a state-member rounds up 10% over the last few years of-the-art facility that members should bewithout an increase in member numbers. While Anna Fontaine, Clubhouse Operations Manager proud of. I encourage you to book a lesson witha great sign that members are utlilising the and Peter Milosevic Head Chef, are both new to John or one of the team and see firsthand howClub, it has presented some challenges with their respective roles and have set about the technology can help your game.course access and speed of play, both of which improving the hospitality offering at Kooyongaare being closely monitored by the Committee. with extended hours, table service, staff I look forward to another busy year ahead as training and new menus to come. They are we continue to refine our membership offeringIn order to assess our recent performance, we working extremely hard to build new vibrant and services across the Club.will be distributing a comprehensive member teams with high service skill and I hopesurvey in early 2017. I encourage members to members have noticed the results of their Thank you to all members for helping to makehave their say and help us better understand efforts over recent months. this a great Club to work at. I am sure that Icurrent and future membership expectations. speak on behalf of all staff in wishing you and I encourage members to support the your families a safe and Merry Christmas. We allAn important project for the year ahead will be hospitality services and consider the Club when look forward to seeing you enjoying your golfthe implementation of a new website, IT and organising your next private or business and membership in 2017!point of sale system mid-year. We plan to function. We have wonderful facilities ideal forintroduce a cashless system to improve speed day time seminars and conferences as well as aand efficiency of service, with member chargesWe would like to wish all our members and their families a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year Christmas Newsletter 2016 pg 3

The Kooyonga Foundation Golf Academy offers our members the very SAM PUTTLAB best in coaching services with state-of-the-art training facilities and The Sam PuttLab is a radar unit that tracks the movement of a putter throughout a stroke. Focusing on aim, rotation, strike on the putter face integrated teaching technology. and tempo, this analysis provides your coach with information to assess Our coaching sessions incorporate the assistance of Trackman, your putting and identify specific areas of improvement.Sam PuttLab, Bodi Trak, E6 Simulator software and high speed cameras. BODI TRAK This technology will help any golfer, of any ability, to play to their best. Bodi Trak measures how a golfer’s weight transfers through the swing TRACKMAN and then allows the coach to demonstrate how they would like this Trackman is the best ball flight analysis tool in the market place today. movement to occur. This is ideal for golfers to see first-hand what is Focusing on club head speed, face angle, launch of the ball and spin, happening and identify what needs to happen with their weight shiftthe Trackman unit is able to track the flight of the ball and tell us why it took its path. This knowledge allows our coaches to make educated throughout a golf swing. We can show you, in real time, what is happening throughout your swing and help you understand what needs decisions on what areas of your swing should be focussed to happen so that you can go away, practice your simple methods and on and improved. improve your golf.

SIMULATOR Our Golf Academy allows us to coach you in rain, hail or shine, day or Our unique Golf Academy offers not only the best coaching tools but night, and assist you in playing to your best and reach your golfing goals. the ability to play some of the world’s best courses using our highquaility simulator software. In the event of bad weather or even just for We are extremely proud of the final result we have achieved - throughout the nation we have already been recognised as having one fun, groups of up to four players can play a full round of golf in year-round comfort. As a licensed venue, beverages and food platters may be of the best coaching facilities in the country. organised through the Members’ Bar to enhance your experience. 30 minutes lessons Member Non Members 1 hour lessons $65 $75 HIGH SPEED CAMERAS Simulator (per hour*) $120 $140 Our camera setups assist in every coaching session. Seeing first hand $100 $150 how you are moving against what is meant to happen throughout the *As a guide, 9 holes of simulator golf should be completed within one hour swing is sometimes daunting and confronting but it is the best learning tool. The Kooyonga Foundation Golf Academy is open seven days a week by appointment. Bookings via website or Golf Shop. Combined with the latest technology and skillset of our coaches, our objective is to simplify our teaching methods to help you understand your golf and essentially play better.

‘Our Foundation, Our Future’ It has been a major project of the Kooyonga Foundation to support the construction of the new Golf Academy, with contributions ofThe Kooyonga Foundation had an extremely successful year, $475K paid to the Club to date. The balance of the building costswith record fundraising through a variety of activities and the will be repaid to the Club during 2017.launch of new membership categories to recognise financial We encourage all members to support future fundraisingsupport and commitment to the Foundation over a member’s campaigns to restore the Kooyonga Foundation funds which willlifetime. ultimately help finance additional projects and initiatives for the benefit of Club members in line with the objectives of theMembership Contribution Foundation. We remind members that 100% of donationsMember $100 and above received by the Kooyonga Foundation are tax deductible ifFellow $1,000 and above made via cash, cheque or credit card to the Australian SportsTrustee $5,000 and above Foundation. A copy of the donation form has been enclosedCompanion $25,000 and above within this newsletter for member use.Benefactor $50,000 and above The Spartan Electrical Kooyonga Foundation Golf Day was held on Friday 21 October 2016 and was another succesful event,Thank you to all members who supported our fundraising with $30k raised on the day.efforts in 2016 which included $14K from the annualFoundation Raffle, $30K from the Spartan Electrical Golf Day Such a successful event would not have happened without theand some $67,500 from individual member donations. support of our major, gold, and hole sponsors and the many volunteers and supporters including donations of auction items,At the opening of the Kooyonga Foundation, we formally competitions & raffle prizes and wine wall contributions. Thankrecognised 15 members who reached the Trustee membership you again to everyone who assisted in making the day such acategory along with Walford and Sue Thyer who together are the huge success.first members to reach the Companion membership category. Wetake this opportunity to again recognise all those who have We have just completed the 2nd year of our 3 year contract withgenerously donated. In the new year, a display board showing the Spartan Electrical as the naming sponsor for this event and looknames of fellow and above member categories will be erected in forward to continuing our relationship with them over thethe Golf Academy as a permanent recognition of their financial coming 12 months. Don't forget to support our relationship withsupport of the facility. Spartan Electrical by visiting one of their stores. By mentioning you are a member of Kooyonga you will be well looked after.Companion Members This year we reached full capacity of sponsorships for ourWalford & Sue Thyer Foundation Golf Day and continue to receive excellent feedback on the benefits received from our sponsorship packages. If youTrustee Members or anyone you know has a business that would like to be involved in our annual event, please ensure you register yourRoss Dillon interest with Amanda Sewell, Marketing & Communications Manager to secure your spot for 2017.John & Merrilyn GarrettAngas HainsBill & Yvonne JohnsonPeter Leaney (vale)David McKeeGrant RaymondPeter & Sandy RobinsonPauline SandersonIan Sargent Walford being presented with hisAnn Saunders Companion Member certificateDean & Marg Southwood from Grant Raymond Cutting the ribbon at theofficial opening of the Golf Academy

Course News Removing sod from the 5th fairwayAs another busy year comes to an end on the course we can Practice Fairway Upgradereflect on the projects we completed and the events that wehosted over the last 12 months that will ensure Kooyonga’s 12th Green Redevelopmentreputation is continually enhanced. Water Tank UpgradeIf we cast our minds back to January, extensive works werecarried out through the 5th hole that included softening the Christmas Newsletter 2016 pg 7mounding on the fairway and roughs and joining up the dividedfairway. An additional fairway bunker was added on the leftwith the other two fairway bunkers remodelled. The stock pileof sand on the left of the fairway was trucked over to thepractice fairway where we would make good use of it later inthe year.Fairways were also widened on holes 16, 17, and 18 in Januaryto provide fairer playing avenues without fussy contour lines.In March a new fairway bunker was added to the left of hole 13and the greenside bunkers were slightly modified to provideconsistency of style. Some landscape enhancement work wasalso completed through hole 13 to open up the playingcorridor.In May we transitioned the Veldt Grass out of the 15th carryand replaced it with fine Fescue and native grasses that arenow beginning to establish. We also began the upgrade of thepractice fairway with the sand that was carted from the left ofthe 5th fairway.In June we began the re-surfacing of the 12th green, thisinvolved removing the sod and thatch then replacing with freshsand before the original contours were reinstated.In August we installed two new bore water holding tanksincreasing our water storage from 75,000lt to about500,000lt.In early October we hosted the Senior Australian AmateurChampionship. Held over four days, the course presented verywell and all who participated were very impressed with the newworks and quality of the turf.November was occupied with works on the 10th holestandardising bunker design and improving the aesthetics ofthe carry.The month of December is always reserved for renovationworks on the course to ensure we can provide first classsurfaces all year round. Fairways have been scarified andgreens cored and top dressed once again.All of the work listed above has been finished to a very highstandard with minimal impact to golf while maintaining firstclass facilities at all times.The course staff look forward to the challenges ahead in 2017and would like to acknowledge the support of the membersand Committee for their continued support during a very busy2016.

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A Message from the Golf ShopThank you to all members for your support and loyalty of the Golf Shop over the last 12months, it has been a busy and rewarding year and we have really enjoyed all the positiveinteractions with you. We remind members that we will always do our best to beatcompetitors pricing and strive to provide an outstanding service. We continue to grow ourproduct range and offerings to add value and exceed member expectations, but pleaselet us know if there is something outside our range that you are after and we would bepleased to investigate it further. New Carts with GPS Tip from the Pro Members will have noticed that we have a new fleet of golf carts having changed The biggest area of the game that I from the Yamaha carts to E-Z-GO carts which are the #1 golf cart in the world. see people struggle with around the Our fleet has increased from 17 to 20 carts and each cart now has a GPS Golf course is chipping and pitching off Pilot device installed. our hard, tight lies. Our course is particularly difficult on and around The GPS Golf Pilot is a touch screen device which provides the distance from the the greens so this area of the game cart to the pin on each hole along with a number of distance arcs on the screen can make or break your round. To to show how far it is to the centre of the green. ensure you are hitting good, consistent shots around the greenAn up to date map of the course displays on the screen and in the near future we will add ‘no go’ zones on the you must be making good contactcourse to protect certain areas of the course from cart traffic. A warning sign will flash on the screen as the cart with the ball. If you are a person thatapproaches the ‘no go zone’ and then the cart will actually stop once it reaches the edge of the ‘no go zone’. hits some thin and fat chip shots or even some that skew off to the side,Carts also have the ability to message back to the Golf Shop if a problem arises on the course. We hope try the following drill to help youmembers are enjoying the new carts. make great contact with the ball more often.New Ecco Range in Stock Place two tees in the ground, justIn early December we received our first order of Ecco shoes, a product wider than the sole of the club.previously not available at any golf club shop in Adelaide. Ecco shoes Now practice hitting some shotsare some of the most comfortable shoes on the market. All their getting the club to hit the grass onmodels look great and are fully waterproof. Come into the shop and the line in between the two tees.see our friendly staff for a fitting today. You need to avoid hitting the tees or hitting in front or behind the lineWhat’s Coming in Early 2017 in between the two barriers. If you can consistently hit the grass in the Moving into the new year we are very excited about some new products to hit appropriate spot, try placing the the market. ball in the middle of the tees and then hit the shot once again trying Taylor Made are about to launch their new M1 & M2 families. Consisting of to get the club to strike the ground Drivers, metal woods, hybrids and irons, they promise to be some of the best on the line. Once you feel clubs to hit the market in a long time. comfortable and you are hitting good, consistent shots with greatCallaway are also on the verge of launching something epic! These clubs will suits golfers contact, take the tees away. To hitof all abilities. Callaway have made a huge push in the last couple of years to move to the great chip shots you must makeforefront of the industry and we look forward to offering these new clubs to all of our good contact with the ball on amembers early in the new year. consistent basis. This drill provides you with good feedback and helpsClub Fitting you develop confidence and chip the ball better when on the course.The Club will be holding club fitting days throughout 2017, with Taylor Made and Callaway fittings planned forFebruary. Make sure you look out for the dates and book in a time! We also encourage you to take advantage ofour private club fitting services in the Golf Academy to ensure any club purchases are right for your swing andgame. Prize Accounts Please remember that prize credits expire 12 months from the date of the prize being awarded. Members currently still have at least six months to use their credits built up prior to 1 July 2016. There are many items available from the shop that you may purchase with your credits and staff are always happy to assist with suggestions.Christmas Newsletter 2016 pg 10

Women of Kooyonga2017 has been another busy year for the Women of Kooyonga. We have enjoyed a full calendar Club Championshipsof events and have frequently attracted a vibrant field of over 100 members in our regularTuesday competition. Our calendar provides many golfing options and opportunities to play Our Club Championships and Clubwith different partners, in different teams and make new friends. Foursomes Championships are always a highlight of our calendar. Please note theWe had a very successful Pennant season and for the first time Kooyonga had teams in theSanderson Cup (named in honour of Golf SA Hall of Fame Member and Kooyonga Life Member, following changes to the QualifyingPauline Sanderson) and the Pike Cup (named in honour of the late Fiona Pike) as well as in A3 Rounds of the A Plate B Championshipsand Cleek. and Plate and C Grade Championships which have been necessary due to AnzacWe were runners up to Grange in A1 in an exciting final which came down to the last hole of the Day falling on a Tuesday in 2017 and thelast match, came 3rd in A2 and runners up in A3. We celebrated a season of good golf andcamaraderie with a never to be forgotten pennant party (pic below)! In 2017 we will also have a Pennant Season starting a weekteam in A4 and will be able to provide more of our squad members with an opportunity to earlier than usual.represent the Club. Qualifying rounds - 1 & 2 May Quarterfinals - 9 May Semifinals - 11 May Finals - 12 MayFrom 26-28 October, a team of 20 enthusiastic women (pictured below) played at Kingston In 2017 the Women’s A GradeHeath to defend the Kingston Heath/Kooyonga Women’s Challenge Bowl. This is a very popular Championship will be held in conjunctionevent for our women members and teams from both clubs enjoy the wonderful camaraderie with the Men’s Club Championships onexperienced at this annual event. Whilst Kingston Heath took out the Bowl with 390 to 366 the June long weekend, in order topoints, we congratulate our new team member Amanda MacKenzie who claimed the Kooyies showcase our top golfers together and20 trophy, with a total of 70 points, on a countback from Ann Ewer. to provide opportunities for students and working women in particular toOur Women's Christmas Golf and Lunch day held on 29 November was very successful with participate. The first round of qualifyingover 200 attending. The Committee showed their prowess as returning medallists from the will be held on the Saturday prior.Olympic Games (pic below). Our Xmas charity was Orange Sky Laundry and raised $1577- thankyou for your generous donations. New Handicap RangesWe encourage any female member who isn’t playing regularly on a Tuesday to book a game from 1 March 2017and enjoy the golfing experience and camaraderie that exists at Kooyonga. If you are new to 0-18 Previously 0-20golf, we offer a pathway to membership program (refer to details on back page) and swingfit A Gradeclinics, the national female golf programme to encourage and promote female participation B Grade 19-26 Previously 21-28in golf (dates to be posted on the Kooyonga website). C Grade 27-45 Previously 29-45Once again we thank all volunteers who help to support our Club during our golfing and socialevents and look forward to a busy and fun 2017.Women’s Pennant Party Women’s Christmas Lunch Kooyonga Team - Challenge BowlJunior Golf ClinicsThe Club will be launching a new and exciting junior program in 2017 which will help member and non-memberjuniors reach their golfing goals. The new program will include Summer Holiday junior clinics, weekly schoolterm junior clinics and high performance groups for juniors wanting to take the next step in their golf.The junior clinics at Kooyonga continue to grow and we welcome both children of members and their friends toattend - it’s a great way to get involved in our Club and teach them about the game of golf! Clinics areconducted in a fun and friendly manner and can accomodate children from the age of 4 years and of any skilllevel.Contact the Golf Shop to register your interest for any of the upcoming school holiday clinics or the regularseries of junior clinics to be run in term 1 of 2017 (full details on website). School Holiday Clinics - Tuesday 10 January, Friday 20 January and Friday 27 January 2017 Term One Clinics - Sunday mornings during the term at 8.30am, 9.15am and 10.15am Christmas Newsletter 2016 pg 11

50 Year Members 40 Year MembersMembers who have contributed to the Club New Members of KooyongaMembers Recognition EveningThe Members Recognition Evening held on Wednesday 14 December welcomed new members to the Club and recognised members whohave reached a milestone year (40, 50, 60 and 70 years) and members who have contributed to the Club over the past 12 months. Welcome to All New Members Congratulations to the following Through 2016 members who reached a milestone this year! (In order of entry) Eric Haan, Nick Haan, Xavier Damiani, Hugh Denton, Charles 25 Years 30 Years 40 Years Burfield, Orio Denti, Scott Gardner, William Jessen, Imogen Adam Bower Norm Cleveland Marc Brien Jessen, Will Kennedy, Hayley Hunt, Ron Goodwin, Stephen Paddy Bowler Stephen Connor Roger Brown Carapetis, David Tuke, Richard Shekle, Andrew Brett, George Andrew Brown Colin Dunsford AM Philippa DentonWaterhouse, John Anderson, Helen Papas, Michael Davey, Ken Jeffery Clarke Richard Fennell Kym Duval Parker, Debbie Norman, Ben Norman, Andre Bendyk, Angus Ann Ewer John Gilgen Trevor Haupt Chisholm, Andrew Brown, Ben Semple, Sue Lutterus, Clive Sara Fitzgerald Martin Hamilton Carolyn Hewson Renner, Tony Greven, Marz Harkotsikas, Sean Bushby, Chris Ben Goldsmith Helen Packer Mary Higgins George, Christopher Atsikbasis, James Wade, George Giotis, Sarah Gower Jason Palmer Garry JohnsEmily Giotis, Olivia Giotis, Justin Irving, Dylan Anson, Danny Di Gary Hatwell Barb Pascoe Grant Laidlaw lorio, Jo Di lorio, Andrew Kennedy, Simon Hammond, Angus Mark Irwin Andrew Williams John Monfries Irving, Marcus Kipriz, Jeremy Kipriz, Will Hards, Jaime Hards, Dan Marsh Allan Winter Bob Mullins Taylor Hards, Michael Karp, Tony Schultz, Zoee Dolling, Tom Rod Marsh Daryl Wood Grant Raymond Dolling, Shannon Kroehn, Ryan Li, Marian Pavy, Peter Pavy, Ros Marsh Geoffrey RobertsGeoff Last, Sam Davies, Matt Wake, Tim Angel, Harry Davison, Philip Michael Ian Sargent Tom Parkin Bill Last, James Phillips, Darcy Salamon. David Williams Peter WylieChristmas Newsletter 2016 pg 12 50 Years 60 Years 70 Years Geoff Boase Dean Davies Michael Johnston Judy Crafter Skye Jarvis Richard Mann Bill Whiting

2016 Pennant SeasonWell done to all who participated in the 2016 Pennant Season. Unfortunately we didn’t take out the finals in any of the competitions this year, however we are proud of our members in both team and individual achievements and look forward to fighting back in 2017! Kooyonga finished up in the following positions; Simpson Cup - 3rd place, Bonnar Cup - 4th place, Women’s A1 (Sanderson Cup) - 2nd place, Women’s A2 (Fiona Pike Cup) - 3rd place, Cleek 1 - 7th place, Senior - 7th place, Sharp Cup - 4th place, Jun Div 2 - 7th place. Member Special Achievements 2016We would like to congratulate our Kooyonga members on their special achievements. Whilst we can’t name them all, here’s a snapshot of just a few...2016 Junior Ambassadors 2016 State Father & SonJoe Hodgson Finn Cross Al & Kyle Hayter 2016 Junior State TeamKyle Hayter Jack Speirs Maddie Fitzpatrick & Joe Hodgson 2016 Club Champions Will Somerfield Lisa Brien Bella Cahill-Terrell & Joe HodgsonMen’s Club Champion Women’s Club Champion Girls & Boys Junior Club Champions Christmas Newsletter 2016 pg 13

From the ArchivesKooyonga has engaged a number of fine Professionals in its history, none someritorious as the first, namely Rufus Stewart. He was thirty years of age when, in 1923,he began work at Kooyonga.As a young boy he lived with his parents within a five iron from the first green at thenewly-laid course at Seaton. With his brother Hector, and another young lad by thename of Arthur West, he became infected with the game, and took every opportunity tohit a ball “around the paddock” at Seaton to think out ways of improving his game withhis homemade clubs. His equipment was the old gutty ball and clubs with the tamariskshafts, with heads of bent pieces of pipe.The Mr West here mentioned, of course in later years, became the most famedgreenkeeper at Kooyonga. The fountain at the tenth tee is memorial to him (an articleon Mr West will appear in a later edition).The first job Rufus had was caddie-master at Seaton, and H.L “Cargie” Rymill gave himhis first two real golf clubs, a brassie and an iron, and some balls in 1907. He played inhis first Australian Open Championship in 1910, which was played at Seaton, and didwell enough for the Adelaide Golf Club (now Royal Adelaide Golf Club) to send him, withSeaton’s then Professional Jim Scott, to Melbourne to play in the Open at the RoyalMelbourne Golf Club. He also became a member of the newly formed ProfessionalGolfers’ Association that same year.The war years intervened, and in 1923, following the opening of Kooyonga, Rufusstarted in a part-time capacity. He came into residence at Kooyonga, and as the gameof golf was enjoying quite a rapid growth in popularity, gave him many teaching opportunities, and he also assisted in laying out courses atMount Gambier, Port Pirie and others.But playing in the Australian Open was his main thrust. He was seventh in 1924, fifth in 1925, runner-up in 1926 to winning the AustralianOpen Championship in 1927 at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club, carding 74, 75, 73, 75 for a total of 297, with seven clubs in his bag. He wasalso the runner-up for the next three years to Fred Popplewell in 1928, just after he returned from representing Australia at the British andAmerican Championships. Also in 1929, he won the Australian Professional Championship, and in 1931, after winning the SpaldingOverseas Trophy, travelled again to play in the British Open - quite a remarkable record. It was stated in the press that any competitor inthese fields who may fancy their chance, it is probable that they would consider Rufus Stewart to be the most serious rival. His charmingdisposition made him a “modest winner and a generous loser”.He was known as a long hitter, his driver being one-and-a-half inches longer than standard. He was persuaded by some American players Life Membership Awarded to AnnSaunders At the Annual General Meeting held on Thursday 9 June 2016, Ann Saunders was granted Life Membership. Nominated by Sally Sarah, Ann had qualified in every way, having been a selfless contributor to State, Club and junior golf. Ann has mentored many, been financially generous, held positions of responsibility and played solid golf for teams and individually. She is a popular member of the Club, has been a sought after foursomes partner and has participated at an elite level. Most importantly, Ann has given more than she has taken from golf. Through her leadership and support of junior girl’s golf, she is known and respected by players, parents and clubs throughout South Australia. Ann continues to champion good sportsmanship, protocols and enjoyment in golf. Christmas Newsletter 2016 pg 14

during visits there, to adopt an “open square stance”, which gave him tremendous carry. He regularly drove the third hole at Seaton(remember this is in the 1920’s) and when Kooyonga’s old fifteenth hole was 220 yards, regularly using his 4 iron. Another of Rufus’highlights was a drive he made at the North Adelaide course of 381 yds. 2ft which was measured with a steel tape. There was noappreciable following wind, but the ground was hard, it was recorded. Other press items state that the “length of his cleek shots excitedthe envy and imagination of many a fine golfer” and “his short mashie-niblick pitch shot was invariably played with great accuracy”. Hisputting was not his strength, as is quoted “his putting stance does not seem as comfortable as it might be, nor does his method of strikingthe ball inspire confidence”.He attracted the name “Night Fighter”, this being due to him playing a round at Kooyonga in 1930 at night, totally in the dark. A flashlightwas held by a friend, enabling him to hit the ball. The round took him exactly one-and-a-quarter hours to complete, and he shot 77. Theball was mounted and presented to him.A further presentation of a clock was made to him by Kooyonga members, the inscription telling the story of his whirlwind round onOctober 12, 1934, carding an amazing 63, an unofficial record at the time, and which stood for a very, very long period.In giving advice to golfers generally, his argument, and what he taught, was that right hand is the dominant hand. In proof of this, he wouldregularly stand on a tee and drive a ball 200 plus yards one-handed. His theory was that if a player has his swing right at the point ofimpact, the player will naturally adopt a stance and style that would suit his particular build. One of the most often used phrases to pupilswas “you must keep your shoulders to the hole”. Much of what he said 90 odd years ago is still worth thinking about today.In 1953, he stated that hickory shafts gave more “touch” than the newer steel shafts. In his early years, not having anything like a full setof clubs, he “worked” on the ball with what he had, perfecting hook, slice, playing high and playing low.In later years, he contracted arthritis, which made it impossible to hold a club in his hands. He put something back into golf, serving asSecretary of the SA Professional Golf Association. He served Kooyonga as its Professional from 1923 to 1946; some of his assistantsincluded Fred Thompson, Jim Mills, Bruce Auld, the late A. Bullock andothers.On retirement from golfing duties, he devoted his time to a garagebusiness he developed in Findon.Rufus Stewart must surely stand as one of the outstanding figures everto have been connected with the game of golf here in South Australia. Itdoes Kooyonga proud to recognise the contribution he made to our Club,state and national golf, and also on the international stage.Written by Bill Johnson & Grant Laidlaw, Club ArchivistsCarrol Reynolds - An Impressive SportsmanThe C Grade Trophy played over the June long weekend saw the greatest age gap between competitors inClub history with 14 year old Jack Speirs taking on the Club veteran, Carrol Reynolds who celebrated his90th birthday in October this year. Carrol’s experience proved too much for young Jack with Carrol winningon the 17th hole 3 up with 1 to play.Carrol has always loved being on the sporting field with golf only one of his many interests. As a young 11year old, Carrol joined the Henley Life Saving Club and was the youngest ever to swim the Henley to Grangeocean swim. Together with his love for swimming he became an avid footballer and joined the Australian Rules Football League playing for West Torrens Colts junior and senior teams until he became a member of the RoyalAustralian Navy at 17 during World War 2. Following 3 years of service, he found himself unable to return to his football club at WestTorrens and began his next sporting journey as a Hockey Player when he joined the Grange Hockey Club in the late 1940’s.Carrol’s golf history began over 30 years ago when he switched from hockey to golf with the desire to take his sports at a more leisurelypace.Over the years he has won the Kooyonga Anzac Cup five times, won the team event in the 1987 Qantas Australian International SeniorGolf Championship and represented South Australia six times during the Australian Masters Championships resulting in winning one silverand two gold at the 2006 World Masters Games played in Melbourne. With his current handicap sitting at 22.5, he has incredibly brokenhis age 13 times during his golfing career. Christmas Newsletter 2016 pg 15

Breakfast at Kooyonga Functions @ KooyongaAvailable Daily 8am to 11am For your next family celebration, private (not available on public holidays function or corporate event, why not over the festive period) hold it at Kooyonga? SPECIAL With magnificent surroundings, superb catering Breakfast roll and first class service, impress your friends by & coffee for $10! hosting your event at your own club. (dine-in or take away) Members receive complimentary room hire for private functions. Please contact Anna Fontaine, Clubhouse Operations Manager for further details. Pathway to Membership ProgramThere’s never been a better time to introduce your friends to Kooyonga 8 one hour group clinics Play in Twilight events 12 rounds of golf2 half hour private lessons $300 food credit Full use of practice facilitiesFor all enquiries, please contact our Membership Coordinator, Gaby Cash on 8352 5444 or [email protected] The Kooyonga Golf Club Inc May Terrace, Lockleys PO Box 119, Brooklyn Park 5032 08 8352 5444 [email protected] www.kooyongagolf.com.au