FROM THE OFFICE
Message from GM

Christmas has come around once more. It is a season of great rejoicing, a day for giving and sharing. Let this day be a day of stocktaking, let us go about giving love and compassion to all. Let us serve the poor and the broken ones.

“Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting.” Elizabeth Bibesco

With these few words I wish all Members a loving Christmas and a happy New Year full of prosperity.

LADIES SECTION
Ladies Open Day

Our Ladies Open Day on 3 November 2011 was “uniformly” outstanding! As always, the success of the day was made possible by the special members of Bellville who once again gave generously of their time and energy. They deserved all the accolades that we received from returning as well as new visitors to our open day. Their effort showed in, amongst others, the spirit that they brought to the day, dressing to the theme of “UNIFORMS” and the fantastic table decorations.

Our external sponsors were Forsdicks Tygervalley, The Pro Shop Willowbridge, Distell, Glacier, Fresh Produce and Personal Trust. Thanks also to Chris and his staff for their part in making the day a memorable one.

Nuwe Komitee Verkies

'n Nuwe dameskomitee is tydens die Algemene Jaarvergadering, gehou op 30 November 2011, en dit is ons plesier om die nuwe komitee vir 2012 aan julle bekend te stel:

Ellen Clark  (Kaptein)
Ingrid Walker  (Vise-Kaptein)
Sonja Lotriet
Frieda Wenteler
Estelle le Roux

Baie geluk aan Ellen en haar span.  Ons wens julle alles van die beste toe vir julle termyn!

Bellville Mixed

The final Bellville Mixed of the year, sponsored by Senekal Allen & Partners, was held on Sunday 27 November 2011. Our thanks to Frans Senekal for the generous sponsorship of our Christmas Mixed Day. We couldn’t do it without you, Frans. Thanks also to our regular sponsors and supporters of the past year.

We look forward to seeing you all in great health and spirit in 2012!

SENIORSEKSIE
Seniors bly aktief

Die Seniorseksie was die afgelope tyd taamlik aktief, met verskeie kompetisies wat plaasgevind het. Gedurende Oktober is die Seniors Klubkampioenskap gespeel, met 83 spelers wat in drie afdelings meegeding het.

Veels geluk aan ons wenners: Dave Bills in afdeling A, Abe du Plessis in afdeling B en Bob Wentler in afdeling C.

Die Netto Financial Services Senior Classic het op 31 Oktober plaasgevind, met 128 deelnemers. Die Seniors bedank almal wat bygedra het tot dié baie suksesvolle dag.

Dan was daar ons Boere vs. Souties dag, wat op 14 November gehou is. Die stryd is deur die Boere, met vier punte, gewen. Dit was ‘n genotvolle dag met talle pryse wat gewen kon word. Aan Thys Strydom en André van Wyngaard en hulle span sê ons welgedaan!

Namens die Seniorskomitee en myself wens ek al die lede van die klub saam met hul families ‘n geseënde Kersseisoen toe. > English

OPENS
Open Tournaments

6 November - Durbanville Ope

Werner Theart tied 5th on 142; Albert van Zyl tied 8th on 145; Kevin Hitge tied 10th on 146.

13 November - Metropolitan Ope

13 Bellville players in a field of 41.  Louis Claassen and Clayton Watson tied for 10th on 145.

WPGU Merietelys

Die volgende Bellville spelers presteer tans baie goed en le tans (soos op 30 November) op die Westelike Provinsie Merietelys:

3de - Werner Theart
7de - Ludwig Schreuder
9de - Louis Claassen
16de - Elvin Nel
17de - Kevin Hitge
19de - Albert van Zyl
21ste - Kemal Palanduz.

Wel gedaan manne!

CLUB NEWS
Audi N1 Centre Bellville Classic

The 19th Bellville Classic was held on 5 November.  Audi N1 Centre were the title sponsor of the event for the fifth consecutive year and we appreciate their support.  If anyone is looking for a new vehicle, mention our name. We also wish to thank each of our other sponsors for their continued support.

The event was, as usual, fully booked (well done Goema!) The course was in outstanding condition thanks to Hendri and the team!  For a change the conditions in the afternoon were easier than in the morning and this saw some great scoring.  The winners of the event, on an outstanding Alliance score of 101 points were the team of Johan Stander, MC van Deventer, J Liebenberg & M Barnes.

The give-aways, meals, hospitality on the course and prizes to 30th place makes our Classic outstanding value for money and one of the best in Cape Town.  Well done to the Classic Committee of Carl Potgieter, Vic Storkey, Gavin Peirone, Johan Stander, Sharon van Schalkwyk, Goema Hewitt, Madeleine Campher and Chris Diedericks. We love it when a plan comes together!

We have two fund-raising events a year for the club.  The Classic and the Captain’s Challenge are important as part of our financial planning and we appreciate the contributions made by our members the friends of the club.  The 2nd Annual Captain’s Challenge will be held in March so keep your eyes on the notice board for more information. > Afrikaans

Santam Winter-Uitklopreeks

Die finale van die Santam Winter-Uitklop is afgehandel. Eerstens, ‘n GROOT dankie aan Santam (en Danie de Villiers) vir hulle voortgesette ondersteuning van hierdie geleentheid.

Mervyn Cookson en Duncan Darlington slaag daarin om Francois Wilson en Hanro Zandberg met 5&3 in die finale van die plaat te klop, en daarmee die 2011-kompetisie tot ‘n einde te bring. > English

Summer Knockout

We have received a positive response once again for entries into the Summer Knockout. All the slots (32 teams) have been filled and the draw will take place at the club’s bring-and-braai on Saturday 10 December. See details elsewhere in the newsletter.

The teams entered are:

A Belstead & J-H du Plessis
A Kleinschmidt & F Heunis
A Uys & R Carter
A Bester & D de Villiers
B Uytenbogaardt & D Wilson
C Potgieter & L Schreuder
C Coetzee Snr. & R de Villiers
C Wolfaardt  & M Potgieter
C Diedericks & MG Keyser
C Wilson & L Williams
D Isaac & K Clark
D Darlington & M Vorster
F Wilson & H Zandberg
F Kotze & H van Zyl
G Botha & G Botha
G McGiven & P de Bod
H Hanekom & W Theart
H Smith & T Ferreira
J Visser & S Bekker
J Katzke & A Hertz
K Kushner & T Kruger
L Becker & H Theunissen
L Campher & M Campher
M Buxmann & M Stockigt
M Vermeulen & H Vermeulen
N Swart & J Janse van Rensburg
P Janse van Rensburg & W Vorster
P Johnson & R Walther
S van Wyk & TBA
S van der Walt & J Kotze
T Mjebeza & R Abrahams
T le Roux & R Aspeling

> Afrikaans

HNA Update: Handicap Calculations Changes

New Handicap Calculation changes will be implemented with effect from 1 November, 2011.  The South African handicap system is broadly based on international handicap systems, but more closely aligned with the American USGA System.

The South African Golf Association (SAGA) and Handicaps Network Africa (HNA), have canvassed both the golfers and the clubs, to establish which aspects of the system they would like to change.

As a result of that feedback, the following changes have been adopted, and will be implemented with effect from the 1st of November 2011.

Further changes are proposed with the aim of aligning the South African system more closely with the USGA system. Prior to any further changes being implemented, the SAGA would like feedback from members and clubs to ensure that the majority of golfers in South Africa are in agreement with the proposed changes. These proposed changes are detailed here.