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Results For June
Witbank Golf Club Results
Mens Results
Date & Day: 16 June 2015 Sponser: Club BB Scramble Drive
1. D. Du Plessis/J. Du Plessis 54 PTS
2. W. Roos/D Potgieter 53PTS
3. D. Esterhuizen/J. Tanner 51 PTS
4. K. Jackso/A. Weigelt 49PTS
5. E. Engelbrecht/B. Barnard 48O/C
Men & Women Longest Drive NO: 17 E. Engelbrecht
Men & Women Nearest to Pin NO: 4 A. Nieuwoudt
Men & Women Nearest to Pin NO: 14 E. Engelbrecht
Date & Day: 19 June 2015 Sponser: Club Comp. I.P.S.
1. W. Roos 22 PTS
2. C. Basson 19O/C
Date & Day: 20 June 2015 Sponser: The Ridge Casino I.P.S
1. K. Crawford 42 O/C
2. J. Dauth 42 O/C
3. K. Patterson 39O/C
4. B. Woodlette 39O/C
5. M. Introna 38O/C
Ball Pool: 1. Ken Crawford
Mario Introna
Ladies Results:
Date & Day: 20 June 2015 Sponser: The Ridge Casino I.P.S.
1. Betty de Wet 39 PTS
2. Jeanette v.d. Burgh 34 PTS
Wed Methodist Church Mini 11:30 – 13:00 I.P.S
Fri Club Competition Sundowner 9 Holes only I.P.S
Sat Eastside Coal 07:30 – 8:30 & 11:30 – 13:30 I.P.S
Tue Probus Golf 9 holes only
Weekly Results Update
Mens Results
Day: 10 June 2015 Sponsor: KOHLER AUTO I.P.S.
1. Johan Claasens 38 PTS
2. John Robinson 36 O/C
3. Justin van Dyk 36 O/C
4. M.J. Badenhorst 36 O/C
Day: 12 June 2015 Spons0r: CUPPUCCINO’s I.P.S
1. Mario Introna 22 PTS
2. Justin van Dyk 19 PTS
Day: 13 June 2015 Sponsor: GANI’s I.P.S.
1. K. Crawford 40 PTS
2. J. Simmons 39 PTS
3. S. Van Heerden 37 O/C
4. S. Kleitman 37 PTS
Ladies Results:
Day: 09 June 2015 Sponser: MRS SCRAP HOLDINGS I.P.S.
1. G. Schutte 34 PTS
2. Z. De Wet 34 PTS
Putting: G Schutte
2 Club: E Linde
Weekly Results Update
Mens Results
Date: 03 June 2015 Sponsor: SUDOR COAL I.P.S.
HOLE-IN-ONE: PHILIP DUNN on hole 14
1. Sarel van Heerden 37 O/C
2. M.J. Badenhorst 37 O/C
3. Duppie du Plessis 37
4. Alex Crawford 36
Date: 05 June 2015 Sponsor: CAPPUCCINOS I.P.S
1. Xander Basson 17 O/C
2. Gavin Light 17
Date: 06 June 2015 Sponsor: MRS SCRAP HOLDINGS I.P.S.
Best Nett: A.L. Edwards (App) 65 Nett
Best Gross: Xander Basson 73 Gross
A: Div
1. E. Du Toit 73 Nett O/C
2. Theo Uys 73 Nett
B: Div
1. Billy Lee 71 Nett
2. Alex Crawford 72 Nett
C: Div
1. Gerald Corns 73 Nett
2. Joe Mnisi(app) 75 Nett
Ball Pool:
1. A.L Edwards
2. E. Du Toit
Ladies Results:
Date: 02 June 2015 Sponsor: MacSteel I.P.S.
1. Jenny Lynn 39 PTS
2. Rene Pieterse 35 PTS
3. Denise Diesel 33 PTS
New Business Framework Launched
WITBANK GOLF CLUB
BUSINESS FRAMEWORK AS WAS AGREED ON 12 MAY 2015
AT
MARKETING SUB COMMITTEE MEETING:
“PROVIDE AN ENJOYABLE GOLF EXPERIENCE TO MEMBERS, GUESTS AND COMPETETITORS”
This mission statement is now adopted and guides all efforts of staff and committee members alike.
BUSINESS OBJECTIVES:
Likewise, the following business objectives were adopted.
Restore the quality of the greens and improve greenkeepingImprove management of newly acquired carts
Improve security
Maintain buildings
Grow membership and formalise youth development
Attract sponsors and fund raiser community days
Maximise income from existing assets
Restore financial viability
MARKETING STRATEGY:
Promotional vehicles that will be used to address business objectives are:
Assist with updating/finalising member databaseActively pursue members to pay membership subscriptions
Updating the website
Creating a succinct Facebook page
Create a database of sponsors and community based organisations that raise funds via golf days and treat them as “Key Customers”.
Increased press releases
Advertising on golf course
Promotional Flyers if necessary
Promotional strategies will include in order of priority:
Rectify telephony system to reinstate traditional contact No 013 656 5031Assist with updating/finalising member database
Actively pursue members to pay membership subscriptions
Update website with correct contact details and findings as per marketing audit and thereafter manage ‘hits’.
Likewise create succinct Facebook page
Prepare a promotional article for release to press
Prepare a sales sheet containing all relevant information pertaining to club such as membership fees, tariffs for sponsor/community based days and other interesting golf course information such as our Conference Facility/Hall/Pro Shop/Bar, Patio and Half Way house
Actively pursue sponsors and community organisations in conjunction with Fixture list planners.
Witbank Golf Club Looking Good at 108 Years
The 108 year old Witbank Golf Club, in defiance of urban creep is looking as good as ever and in 2015 has adopted a mission statement which reads quite simply to ‘provide an enjoyable golf experience to member’s guests and competitors’.
This is made possible with 18 recently rebuilt greens that are now bedded in and compare with the best the province have to offer, set in a well wooded course, home to over 40 species of birds, a resident merecat on the 11th, several water features, one being the short 8th which is largely regarded as the signature hole of the course.
A unique feature of the course is undulating fairways on holes 11 and 12 caused when surface ground subsided after being undermined in the early part of the 20th century, this indelibly stamping the club as being part of the Mpumalanga Coalfields history.
This manicured 18 hole golf course, the venue of many Pro Am tournaments over the years has played host to almost all of South Africa’s top professionals including Gary Player and Ernie Els, is supported by a Pro shop that is stocked with golf accessories and managed by resident professional golfer Leon Bothma, well able to tweak the swing and offer golf lessons at reasonable prices.
In addition the stately clubhouse offers all modern amenities including a modern conference centre with an accommodation capacity of 120, but also ideal for smaller more intimate groups.
The pleasant bar facility leading out to a patio where enjoying sundowners will take in the wonderful views of the 9th, 10th and 18th fairways. The half-way house restaurant is legendary for good quality meals at reasonable prices.
Good quality golf carts are available for hire on a course par rated at 71, featuring T boxes for men, ladies and senior golfers on some holes. Open 7days per week with secure parking available controlled by a manned boom gate and additional security measures have been introduced on the course to ensure golfer safety.
For community based organisations such as schools, churches and charities wishing to raise funds, the Witbank Golf Course is the ideal venue and management would be happy to discuss and advise on formats to suit the fund raiser.
There are a host of exciting promotional opportunities for the commercial, industrial and mining sectors to advertise their products and services on the golf course or simply to entertain their customers.
The club offers club competitions on Wednesdays, Friday afternoons, Saturdays and some Sundays supported by wonderful sponsors who are content to promote their businesses to golfers, many of whom are successful captains of industry and major decision makers.
Members are the lifeblood of any golf course and residents of Witbank and surrounds are urged to take advantage of recently reduced membership and playing fees by contacting the club for a membership category that will suit needs.
For any enquiries please contact Ms Melinda van Stryp on Tel 013 656 5109 or on email wtbgolf@mweb.co.za, visit our website www.witbankgolf.org and ‘like’our Facebook page.
Witbank Golf Club Successfully Re-launched
After months of planning and preperation, The Witbank Golf Club was successfully re-launched amidst much fanfare and celebration on the 24th of September 2014.
To coincide with the re-launch, new branding, a new logo and a refreshed website was also introduced to the public.
We would like to thank our members, sponsors, suppliers, staff and everyone who worked tirelessly to make our re-launch a success.
Thank you.