2021 Edition Ten of Chicks with Sticks
Wednesday 29th September

Greetings, and a big welcome back again to the Vic. Chicks, united as a family once more. For a while there, it was “Chicks Without Sticks”, as we Vics. watched enviously from the other side of the River, saddened by the closure of our Club and nearly empty courses. However, we’re happy to be gracing the fairways again, even though the first event was Par!!

*News Catchup.
Some of our NSW friends posted some great scores during the last month. Jenny Orr was very excited to score 45pts one round (including a Birdie on Murray 10, 2 for 5!)

Nicha Moore embraced the Lockdown opportunity, swapping work for golf, playing some excellent rounds and reducing her Handicap by 7 shots.

Chrissy Gilligan eagled the 18th Lake, playing with husband Phil, who matched that with an eagle of his own on the same hole, same day, same comp.!!

Well done to those girls, there were other very commendable scores too and it was lovely to see them reported on our Club Facebook page by administrators, Mick Spring and Julie Kirchen. It kept us all in touch, the comments posted indicating the support for all those who could play.

Speaking of winners:- The Club Mixed 27H Foursomes Championship was decided last Sunday. Perfect conditions were reflected in the quality scoring by the Dynamic Duo of Club Champ. Baxter Droop and his Grandmother Karen, who captured both the Championship and the Nett Event. Congrats. to the youngster and the “not so youngster”. Honorable mentions to Louise Cross and Chrissy Gilligan, who, with their partners, were Runners/Up in the Gross and Nett Events, respectively. Well done, Chicks.

*Course News.
The 15th Hole, Lake Course is really beginning to take shape thanks to the many hours of work by our dedicated Course Superintendent, Chris Burgess and his Staff. The shortened Par 4 should be up and running very soon.

Inspection time..

* Richwonga. Still on track for Nov. 24th – 26th; new shirts have arrived ($75) and are awaiting collection from the Pro Shop. Last date for entry forms is Nov. 5th, however, Julie would be very pleased to have them in earlier, if possible, also to the Pro Shop.

*Upcoming Dates and Events to Note and Remember.

* Wed. 6th Oct. – Season’s Medal Winners play off on the Murray. Lake , Multi-Tee Start, Stableford.

*Wed. 13th Oct. – Start of ‘21 – ‘22 season, Oct. Medal, Pewters, Putting, !st Rd Pres. Trophy. Eclectic, BAS also begin.

*Fri. 15th Oct. – Numurkah Ladies have been invited to join our Ladies’ Fri. Comp.

*Wed. 20th Oct. – relaxing day – Irish 4ball, 2 Tee start, Lake. Teams of 4, play your own Stableford game, we do the work at the end!!

* Wed. 27th Oct. Summer Cup qualifying Rd. Foursomes Stroke. Sign sheet in Pro Shop if you and partner wish to qualify and continue for Matchplay Knockout.

Home for a “Nanna Nap”!! THEN, on Wed. evening, we hope to celebrate the season with a Ladies’ Presentation Evening Dinner. Keep everything crossed that our numbers will be allowed in the one area. Cost - $35, a sheet for Table Bookings and info will be placed in the foyer of the Ladies’ Locker Room at the end of the week.

*AGM. The proposed date for our Ladies’ AGM is Nov. 17th at 2pm, although the time may alter a little, to allow the day’s play to be completed. Thankyou to the Ladies who have expressed interest in a Committee position, the final date for nominations is Wed. 27th Oct. Information is on the easel in the Ladies’ Room.

* Ladies, please keep looking at the bookings on the Mi Club website for any changes, which, as you know can happen at a moment’s notice. Scores and other info. are being posted on our Club Facebook page.

*Finally, a very special thankyou to YMGCR Gaming Manager, Bree Sanders, who has been an invaluable help to me this year in the publishing of the Chicks’ Newsletters. Bree is leaving to further her career at the Moama Bowls Club. I will miss her input and extremely efficient work ethic, also the fun we’ve had putting the editions together. Thanks so much, Bree, and all the very best for your future.