Weekly News

Betty well on her way to recovery.

Betty Boo’s road to recovery!

For those of you who are familiar with our resident dog Betty, you would know that she has recently under gone eye surgery. She has a problem with both eyes and it was said that her vision was going fast. Althia, our Landscaper & owner of the dog did some homework and managed to find a doctor that through surgery could cure her. The Club has a donation box to raise funds to help with the expenses and so far we have raised R1500. I am always so amazed by the generosity of some and we hope to raise the amount even more.

Purchasing of Pre-Paid Rounds

Our financial year runs from the 1st of April to the 31st of March. Clovelly members are given the opportunity to purchase rounds upfront at a discounted rate. I would like to just make all aware that rounds purchased within the financial year need to be used within that time frame. We do not carry rounds forward so please when purchasing Pre-Paid rounds bear this in mind. It is my advice to all that you purchase 10 rounds at a time to better manage rounds played.

What defines a rumour?

Below is what is written in the Heinemann English Dictionary when describing the word rumour.

• An unconfirmed story or report in circulation: ‘there is a rumour that you are going away’.

• General gossip: ‘rumour has it you’re leaving’.

There is a rumour circulating that Carl our Caterer is to be leaving. I would just like to make it clear that this is most certainly not the case. The relationship between Clovelly Country Club and Carl’s Catering is very good and there is absolute transparency between both parties.

John Smetherham & Nick Stubbs

Bobby Perel & William Mentoor

Gerhart Krenzer & Dave Rolfe

Mike Tiffin & Clive Mildenhall.

Clovelly Country Club on the move up!

As most of you would have noticed our Golf Course has been in superb condition. The Golf Digest panel seem to agree and Clovelly Country Club has improved by four places in the golf course rankings. We now sit at 51 in the country. If you look at the list of courses rated around us in the article, it is most certainly something to be proud of. Even better news is that for conditioning we rate the 6th best in the Western Cape. This is a huge achievement because all the courses listed above us are estate courses. Our course staff sits at around 15 & in comparison to other local clubs, we arearound 10 – 15 staff shy on average. To further compare the budgets of those courses together with their machine numbers on course we have done exceptionally well. I would like to extend a big congratulation’s to Steven Webber who in my honest opinion is one of the best Course Managers in the country.

The future in Good Hands

Three of our juniors have decided to make a career out of golf. The reports that I am receiving from the Dale Hayes Golf School of Excellence are good. Lee Odendaal, Tumi Motale and T.J Biggs are all working hard to achieve good results over there. The Dale Hayes Golf School of Excellence offers quality coaching programmes and is run from Zwartkop Country Club. We wish them well and look forward to catching up with them soon.

Members enjoying the view as the sun sets

Club Championships an absolute blast!!

John Spyker with Chris Bruchhausen winning the Maurice Raphael Trophy.

This year’s Club Championships were well supported with 132 players competing in their divisions. The first weekend presented the player’s with some challenging conditions with strong winds, tucked pins and greens like glass.

John Spyker with Ebrahim Ganief, the Pin Cup.

The golf course was presented to the players in pristine condition. The greens were engineered by Steven Webber and his team to tournament spec. It was said by many a golfer that the greens were the best they have been in years and I can agree. Not only the greens but the course was just superb all round.

John Spyker with James Wight , the Veterans Cup winner.

After the first round it was Chris Bruchhausen who came out focused carding a 70 gross and leading by one over Willie Mentoor and Jonathan Bernard in the ‘A’ Division.

In the ‘B’ Division Gerald Van Heerden was on fire shooting an 81 gross and could have easily gone lower he said. It was no surprise that he was the leader in the ‘B’ Division after the first round. Michael Baines was 2 shots back and Jan Badenhorst and Peter Miles just 3 shots back.

In the ‘C’ Division it was a new member Ebrahim Ganief who played beautiful golf opening with a 90 gross 3 shots ahead of division favourite Paul Barrett and RAGA star Apolis Siyabulela was just 6 behind but looking good.

Yaaseen Manuel the Prentice Cup winner.

The second round conditions were even tougher with the wind stronger and the course set up longer. Chris and Willie kept their cool and played the course as it was presented – both carded a 75 as did David Mampies and Josh De Klerk.

The star of the day in the ‘A’ Division was Steven Dunn who revelled under the challenging conditions to score a level par round 10 shots better than his first round.

There was plenty of hustle and bustle and in the ‘B’ Division with Brent Kleve moving up the ladder scoring 81 and Shane De Kock, one of the RAGA students, carding the best round of the day scoring 8 over par in that wind. Wow that’s all I can say!

President Raymond Ackerman with Chris Bruchhausen, ‘A’ Division winner.

In the ‘C’ Division Apolis Siyabulela shot lights out making us all very proud when he came to the scoring table with an 83 gross, 13 shots better than round 1. Ebrahim was also hot and showing no signs of cracking carding an 85. Paul Barrett played his usual down the middle golf scoring 91 and keeping a close eye on the leader.

It’s the fourth and final round, the tension is in the air and the nerves are visible. It’s all to play for and nothing to lose. With the trophies on display on the 10th tee the players knew what was up for grabs.

In the ‘A’ Division it was Chris ahead by 5 and looking fit to go all the way. Jon Bernard was there and Willie Mentoor always a contender able to go low on the day.

Apolis Siyabulela This years ‘C’ Division winner.

The ‘B’ Division could have gone any way with Jan Badenhorst and Michael Baines fighting all the way with Mark Warrington giving it his all. Badenhorst birdied both 16 and 17 to pull within one shot. They halved the 18th for Michael Baines to win by one.

In the ‘C’ Division Ebrahim Ganief could not stay with Apolis Siyabulela who just kept delivering and the every steady Paul Barrett. In the end it was Apolis Siyabulela who took home the trophy with Paul Barrett winning the nett.

Well done all to a very successful championship and we hope to see you all again and back for more next year.

John Spyker and Michael Baines, the ‘B’ Division winner.

Peter Miles, winning the 72 Hole Nett Veterans Cup.

Brilliant, brilliant performance by our Boys in Blue

Our Boy’s in Blue representing this years winning Challenge League.

History has been repeated by our Challenge League Team. It has been 20 years since the Clovelly Country Club Challenge Team last won the League. It was a flawless season with 6 games won out of 6 games played. To top off the successful season and to finish in true style our Boys in Blue beat both Metropolitan and Somerset West Golf Club’s 8 games to 0, really confirming a great league season. To celebrate this achievement we will be having a fun game playing the away side against the home side on Saturday the 10th March.

Abe Van Rooyen showing all that he still has got it winning the A Division.

Duncan Johansen was the runner up in the A Division.

Q Scramble back in town, fun and laughter plus great first prize!!

Dhiren Garach dominated the B Division with a 65 nett.

Greg Fine had a hole in one on the 6th hole. Well done Greg!!

It is almost time to say a sad good bye to a True Legend! As is true to life nothing can last forever. Jeremy Lindquist has made Clovelly what it is today and really helped put our club on the map. Jeremy has been committed to the heritage and history attached to this very special club for over 18 years. He has worn the badge on his sleeve and in many circles is known as Mr. Clovelly. It is to be announced that as from the 1st April John Spyker will be introduced to the Clovelly Staff. He will be working together with Jeremy till the end of August. Then from 1st September he will be on his own as the Club Manager relieving Jeremy of his duties. We will most certainly miss Jeremy and to many of us we cannot imagine Clovelly without the legendary Mr Sparkling!.

John Spyker

Jeremy Lindquist