Dear Elysia,
Thank you to everyone who has already paid their annual membership fees. As a reminder, payment can be made upfront or in half yearly or monthly instalments. If you wish to pay in instalments, please contact the admin office by Thursday 29th February to set up payment. Alternatively, if you wish to explore a change in membership categories, please ensure you contact us in advance of Friday 29th March for advice, as all change requests must be received in writing by Sunday 31st March to be considered for the 2024/2025 membership year.
Duard and the pro shop team have been hard at work. In addition to the equipment releases and fitting days mentioned in past weeks, new ranges have dropped in store including Big Dog leather headcovers, G/Fore footwear and Bondi bucket hats. Pictures and more information on these products are included later in this newsletter, in the pro shop news section.
We expect the next two weeks to be busy as we reach the end of another membership year.
For those of you planning to dine at the Club over the coming weeks, please contact our staff to make a booking. If you are bringing guests, please advise them of our dress regulations and personal electronic device policy. Your assistance with these matters will ensure a seamless experience for you and your guests.
Most of all, please be patient with our staff as we strive to deliver our same excellent level of service through this busy time.
As always, if you have any questions or feedback, please do not hesitate to contact me, mark@royaladelaidegolf.com.au.
Happy golfing,
Mark Tan
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IN THIS ISSUE
Annual Membership Invoices
Cypress Point
Women's Opening Day
Members' Opening Day
Winemakers of Seaton ? Hugh Hamilton Wines
Laurel Wreath
Big Dog Headcovers
G/Fore Footwear
Titleist SM10 Vokey Wedges
Bondi Bucket Hat
Newly Released Demo Equipment
Demo Clubs vs Club Fitting
McMillan Shield ? Round 3 Results
The Vines Vardon Results
Rule of the Week
Upcoming Events
External Events
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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP INVOICES All members should now have received their Annual Membership invoice for the 2024/2025 Membership Year.
If you have not yet received your invoice we ask that you please contact the Club at accounts@royaladelaidegolf.com.au at your earliest convenience to request a copy.
Please note that payment is due by 1st March. Your prompt payment is appreciated. - Instalment Request Forms are available for either monthly or half-yearly payment options. We ask all members to please note that Instalment Request Forms must be completed and returned to the office by no later than 29th February. Please email accounts@royaladelaidegolf.com.au or contact Club administration to request a form.
- Members who paid via instalments for the 2023/2024 year will not need to complete another Instalment Request Form as existing payment arrangements will be rolled over into the new year unless the Club is otherwise notified. Please note that members with existing payment arrangements will receive notification of their new instalment amounts in the coming weeks.
- Category change requests must be received in writing to membership@royaladelaidegolf.com.au by no later than 31st March in order to be presented to the Committee for their consideration for the 2024/2025 Membership Year.
- Finally, please note that the Club accepts payment by EFT, BPay, and credit card (Visa, Mastercard and American Express), noting that no credit card surcharges are applied to members.
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CYPRESS POINT: A NEW COMEDY ABOUT GOLF |
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Introducing CYPRESS POINT, a new comedy about golf written by our very own author, playwright and director, Peter Maddern.
Opening night is reserved exclusively for Royal Adelaide members, family and friends with Peter agreeing to donate $40 from each opening night ticket to the Royal Adelaide Golf Club Foundation.
Three men and one of their sons are heading off for the golf experience of a lifetime, to play at Cypress Point ? the #1 course in the world. Is there anything better in life? After months of planning, what could possibly go wrong?
Cypress Point stars local actors Robert Donnarumma, Rick Mills, Ben Plummer, Nick Setchell and Jake Walder.
Cypress Point Opening Night
Wednesday 28th February
Goodwood Theatre
5.30pm for 6.30pm curtain-up
$70pp, tickets through TryBooking.
Cypress Point is an Adelaide Fringe Show. |
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The 2024 Women?s Opening Day will be held on Tuesday 27th February with 9 holes of golf at 8.30am followed by a light lunch.
Wear a touch of pink and join us to experience Royal Adelaide from a different perspective in our Ambrose cross country golf event.
The four ball Ambrose will be played on the MacKenzie and Thomson courses.
Limited bookings remain. |
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MEMBERS' OPENING DAY ? ONE OF MANY TROPHY |
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2023 One of Many Winners Tom Barnes and Ned Thwaites |
Saturday 2nd March
4BBB Par
8.00am shotgun start
Lunch to follow
The One of Many Trophy is open to those with Category 1, Veteran, Under 36 and Junior playing rights.
The trophy was donated by Honorary Life Member, John Crosby, and was first contested in 2014.
$50 per person. Includes competition fee and a single course lunch with a drink on arrival.
Players are strongly encouraged to attend lunch and are automatically booked in. Players will be charged for lunch unless they notify the office that they cannot attend at least five days before.
Bookings are open. |
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FINAL WINEMAKERS OF SEATON |
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Bookings are open for the final Winemakers of Seaton event of the summer, with Hugh Hamilton Wines.
At the event on Wednesday 6th March, a selection of Hugh Hamilton Wines will be available to taste and order, with discounted pricing for orders placed on the night.
All purchasers will be put into a lucky draw to win an additional bottle of wine.
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Bookings are open for the Laurel Wreath with the 1st round to be played on Tuesday 12th March.
Players should not enter the competition if they are planning to be away, or are unlikely to be available to play for other reasons, for more than two consecutive weeks during the competition.
Entries will close on Tuesday 27th February. Once the draw has been finalised, players will need to organise a mutually convenient time and book for Tuesday 12th March. |
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BIG DOG GOLF CO
Premium head covers handcrafted in Melbourne, Australia.
MEMBER PRICING
Driver: $115
Fairway: $109
Hybrid: $109
Putter: $120
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G/FORE FOOTWEAR
As stylish as it is comfortable. Combines an athletic fit with premium waterproof leather in signature G/Fore colourways. Custom designed by G/Fore?s team of footwear experts. Boasts an ultra-lightweight sole coupled with bespoke cleat design for optimal on-course traction. This shoe sports a washable and anti-microbial, triple density foam cushion footbed for superior comfort along with comfort system technology which allows for airflow to feet and provides the ultimate massage for your soles.
FEATURES - Waterproof pebble full grain leather
- Features outersole detailing in a multitude of colourways
- Washable and removable footbed provides the ultimate massage for your soles
- Bespoke cleat design for superior traction
- Fully padded interior with anti-microbial mesh lining for ultimate comfort and performance
- Cleat artwork subject to change with all performance properties remaining the same
Fit: Regular width is a narrow fit. If you are between sizes, we recommend ordering up 1/2 size. Wide width available in EE (extra wide).
Materials: 100% pebble full grain leather |
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TITLEIST SM10 VOKEY WEDGES
Titleist?s new Vokey Design SM10 wedges are engineered to produce a lower, more controlled flight with improved feel and maximum spin ? advancing the performance of the game?s most played wedges through an unrelenting focus on Master Craftsman Bob Vokey?s three keys to great wedge play; shot versatility, precise distance and trajectory control and spin.
?I always tell players that the most important club in the bag is confidence,? Vokey said. ?Getting fit for each of your wedges and learning how to use them in different situations is one of the fastest ways to gain confidence around the green.?
For members' convenience, demo wedges are available in the pro shop. Speak to the team to arrange a wedge fitting experience. |
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BONDI BUCKET
Let that holiday feeling continue with an RAGC logoed ?Bondi? retro bucket hat. Available in assorted sizes and colours to match any outfit. |
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NEWLY RELEASED DEMO EQUIPMENT
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Newly released drivers, fairway woods, irons and hybrid clubs have arrived at Royal Adelaide. TaylorMade, Callaway have introduced new drivers, fairways, hybrids, and irons. Ping has added an additional 10K driver to their exceptional line up, described as ?their most forgiving driver ever?. Demo clubs are now available for use from the Pro Shop. Speak to the pro shop team to arrange a fitting or to assist you in selecting the appropriate club and shaft combination for a hit on-course or on the practice fairway. |
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DEMO VS FITTING?
Club golfers today are fortunate to be able to demo the latest technology offered by the leading equipment brands on their own golf course. Adjustable lofts and lie angles, combined with interchangeable shafts to suit a variety of clubheads are on offer to suit nearly all golfers. Royal Adelaide members have access to complete fitting kits from major leading brands, Titleist, Ping, Callaway and TaylorMade, a considerable annual investment by the Club for members? convenience. The demo equipment is available to members at any time. The pro shop team are always happy to assist in ensuring a near match club with suitable shaft.
When is a good time to book a fitting or attend a supplier fitting event?
Ten years ago, suppliers would visit clubs and offer an opportunity for members to trial the latest equipment. Today, since clubs offer a full range of demo equipment in the pro shop, the intention of a fitting event has changed. Fitting events offer an opportunity for members to book a specialised fitting experience with the South Australian representative or a specialised fitter.
Following the use of demo equipment and deciding that a new club is the way forward, it is time to contact the pro shop team to arrange a fitting or book into an upcoming fitting event.
UPCOMING FITTING DAYS
Wednesday 28th February - Titleist Vokey SM10 wedges
Saturday 2nd March ? Callaway Paradym Smoke A1 drivers, fairways, hybrids and irons
Wednesday 13th March ? Ping G430 MAX 10K driver
Please note that the fitting days above are currently at capacity. |
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MCMILLAN SHIELD ? ROUND 3 |
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Royal Adelaide 3 defeated Thaxted Park 2
Report courtesy of Di Faull
The third round of the McMillan Shield was held at Royal Adelaide on Sunday in warm but reasonable weather. Our team of Alston Ma, Liam Hutchison, Freddie White, Archie Karamalis and Finn Higgins played against a strong Thaxted Park team. Undaunted by the disparity in handicaps our team came home with a 3 ? 2 win.
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RAEGAN WINS ANOTHER VARDON
The Vines Golf Club of Reynella held their 18-hole Vardon on Sunday 11th February. A large cohort of 18 Royal Adelaide members contested the event.
Once again, Raegan Denton shone bright, beating fellow member, Imogen Jessen by one stroke to win the Women's Vardon. As players can only win one trophy, Imogen was the winner of the Girls' Vardon.
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MEN
4 ? Billy Cawthorne 70 (-1)
T6 ? Malachy Marshall 72 (+1) ? 2nd Boys'
T10 ? Joshua Grundel 74 (+3) ? 3rd Boys'
T10 ? William Arnold 74 (+3)
T10 ? Bradley Manton 74 (+3)
T14 ? Alex Pacifico 75 (+4)
T17 ? Nathan Kent 76 (+5)
T22 ? Harry Coote 77 (+6)
T42 ? Billy White 82 (+11) ? 11th Boys'
T59 ? Sebastian Leaney 87 (+16)
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WOMEN
1 ? Raegan Denton 73 (+1)
2 ? Imogen Jessen 74 (+2) ? 1st Girls'
3 ? Katie Seol 76 (+4) ? 2nd Girls'
T4 ? Bekky Stutley 78 (+6) ? 3rd Girls'
T8 ? Isabelle Watson 81 (+9) ? T5th Girls'
T8 ? Elyse Kozlovic 81 (+9) ? T5th Girls'
10 ? Sophie Hilditch 82 (+10)
13 ? Jaime Hards 87 (+15) ? 8th Girls'
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TONY NEWMAN'S RULE OF THE WEEK
My ball moved as I took my swing: This happened in the general area (i.e. not in the teeing area, a bunker, penalty area or the putting green). I started my backswing. As I did my ball moved. There is no doubt that I caused it to move. I wasn't able to stop my swing and proceed to play my shot and hit the ball.
I know that I incur a penalty for causing the ball to move, but is there any additional penalty for not replacing it? |
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Friday 16th February
Monthly Masterclass ? Putting Clinic
Tuesday 20th February
AMP Golf Day
Tee closed from 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Wednesday 21st February
Junior Summer Twilight
Tee closed from 4.00pm
Thursday 22nd February
Members' Clinic ? C Grade Women
Saturday 24th February
Bosanquet Cup
Sunday 25th February
Interstate Golf Group
Tee closed from 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Tuesday 27th February
Women's Opening Day
Captain's Trophy and Anne Badger Trophy (Higher Handicap Match Play) entries open
Wednesday 28th February
Titleist and Scotty Cameron Fitting Day |
Friday 1st March
HIA Golf Day
Tee closed from 8.00am
Saturday 2nd March
Members' Opening Day
Callaway Fitting Day
Baker Cup and Alister MacKenzie Trophy entries close
Tuesday 5th March
Rowie Waterman Stableford 1st round
Laurel Wreath entries close
Wednesday 6th March
Winemakers of Seaton ? Hugh Hamilton
Thursday 7th March
Members' Clinic ? Men
Friday 8th March
Mercedes Benz Golf Day
Tee closed until 2.00pm
Tuesday 12th March
Laurel Wreath 1st round |
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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN EXTERNAL EVENTS
There are a number of upcoming events at other clubs in SA.
Further event information can be found via the South Australian Events Calendar below.
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Sunday 18th February
Club Vardon ? 18 holes
Mount Osmond GC
Monday 19th February
Senior OOM
Sandy Creek GC
Friday 23rd February
TeeMates Par 3 Series
North Adelaide GC (Par 3)
Sunday 25th February
Club Vardon ? 18 holes
Flagstaff Hill GC
Monday 26th February
Senior OOM
South Lakes GC
Sunday 3rd March
Club Vardon ? 18 holes
Kooyonga GC
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Monday 4th March
Senior OOM
Mount Osmond GC
Friday 15th March
TeeMates Par 3 Series
North Adelaide GC (Par 3)
Monday 18th May
Senior OOM
Tea Tree Gully GC
Tuesday 19th March
SA Amateur Classic and Rene Erichsen Salver commence
Royal Adelaide GC
Friday 22nd March
SA Amateur Classic and Rene Erichsen Salver conclude
Royal Adelaide GC
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