Well done to all 5 teams representing Echunga Golf Club.

WOMEN'S PENNANTS
The two women's teams have succeeded yet again in reaching finals!

Women's Div 2 (Hills) : Echunga vs Oakbank @ Willunga GC on May 3rd
Women's Div 3: Echunga vs Victor Harbor @ Links Lady Bay GC on May 3rd
Progressive scores can be found here

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MEN'S PENNANTS
With still one week to go for the Men's competition, progressive points situation means all men's teams need to win to secure a place in the finals (with some relying on other matches to determine a countback to winning matches).
Good luck guys, we're all behind you!
Progressive scores can be found here


E. Burt

Last Saturday, 6th March was a very special and rare day at Echunga Golf Club

Bill Guy, who determined to win another monthly medal had what can best be described as a big day out.
Playing off +1 he 

• won the A Grade stroke round (64 Nett 65)
  
• won the A Grade putting comp with 23 putts
• won the A Grade monthly medal
• won the Medal of Medals Trophy
• won NTP on 7th, 10th and 17th
• set a new course record of 64

Bill started with a respectable par round of the front 9 (25 off the stick with two bogies, 2 birdies and 5 pars).

But then things got wild - his back 9 of 29 strokes included six (yes 6) birdies and three pars. For an a18 hole score of 64.

A sensational feat and one that had Bill smiling and his playing partners in awe.

We all know he is a good golfer, but that is quite an exceptional round. Make sure you offer you congratulations to Bill next time you see him. Well done!

Do you have friends, family or know of someone who wants to start playing golf? 

This excellent, and cheap, program might be just what they are looking for. 

​March 
Adult Beginner lessons
(4 sessions)

Wednesdays (women only)
12.30-1.30pm
Register here

Thursdays (mixed)
2-3pm
​Register here


These lessons are $60 ($15 per session) and being run by the great Mike Haslett

​Please forward onto your friends and family who may be interested.

For further info, please contact Esther Burt (juniors@echungagolf.com.au)

The Echunga Autumn Classic for 2021 will be held on Sunday 14th March 2021

The usual 18 hole event will start as a shotgun start at 9:30 am

In addition there is a 27 hole event commencing at 7:00 am. Players in this competition will play the first 9 holes before joining the main comp at 9:30.

The details can be found in this flyer or by contacting the club

Entry forms are available at the club, or you can download the form from here. Fill it in, scan it and send to manager@echungagolf.com.au.

Payment - please see Heather at the club to finalize payment.

Members please note:
The program for season 20201-22 will be available soon and will be published here.
But the club championship dates have been finalised:
 - May 1st - Rd 1 Qualifying
 - May 8th -  Rd 2 Qualifying
 - May 15th - Quarter Finals
 - May 22nd - Semi Finals
 - May 29th - Finals

Randy Jones is the club's new handicapper. This means that he will have responsibility for entering the initial cards for new members into GolfLink to establish that player's handicap. All enquiries about this should be directed to Randy.

The club is grateful for the many years that Greg Klatt has diligently carried out this role.

In order to manage the handicap spread in our Saturday competitions, the Match Committee has decided to play ALL competitions on Saturday off the Blue tees. For further information, speak to Ben Slack or Randy Jones.

As you are probably aware we have, until recently, been able to redeem our competition vouchers to House Of Golf in Mile End.

Unfortunately this business has closed.

We have been able to find another outlet which will provide the same service - Eagle Golf which is situated at Mt Osmond Golf Club proshop.

As before, just take your vouchers along and they will look after you. You will find they have a extensive range of products and they also do repairs.

The greens coring, scheduled for today has been partially completed. The weather relented just enough for the main coring operation to be completed and the sand to be distributed on the greens. 

However, the rain has made the task of sweeping the sand into the greens impossible (think about how hard it is to get sand off your great grandchildren at the beach when they are wet). This, final, task will be completed as soon as possible hopefully tomorrow or Sunday. Joel and his mates are working hard to get the task completed as soon as possible, but sometimes the weather ain't your friend.

You usual patience and calm responses are appreciated.

Our captain has got together with his counterpart at Murray Bridge and devised an "informal" competition between the two clubs. Nothing official at this stage but bragging rights will definitely accrue to the winning club.

Details:
Echunga members who want to play at Murray Bridge on any of these dates - Saturday 11th, 25th and/or Wednesdays 15th and 22nd will have their scores included in the competition. The average stableford score for the two clubs will be used to determine the "winner".

Saturdays:
If you wish to join in, you should arrange your own group and contact the pro shop at Murray Bridge Golf Club on 8532 6535 or email proshop@murraybridgegolfclub.com.au to book a tee time.

Wednesdays:
Wednesday is the MB club comp day. Our captain, Ben Slack will arrange the tee times for you. Please contact Ben on 0417 809 588 or email benslack71@gmail.com

This initiative is a gesture from MB to ensure that Echunga members are aware that they are welcome at the club. We are looking at the option of a reciprocal competition format when the weather is a bit dryer.

Any questions, please ring Ben