Atlantic Beach Golf Club Newsletter

· Amanda Forknall GENERAL MANAGER

From the staff and management we wish each of you a happy and prosperous 2008.

I hope you’ve managed to stick to those New Years resolutions, at Atlantic Beach we have lots of fantastic ideas in store for the new year and a renewed energy. So don’t forget to look at our web page to keep informed of our member events, Supper Clubs, golf events and prize giving evenings.

Our January Supper Club was held on the 29th January 2008, and chef Martin prepared a marvellous menu once again, so if you haven’t already booked for the next Supper Club, give us a call on 021 553 2223, and our reception desk will be only to pleased to give you the details and put your name down to attend this popular evening.

During January we’ve had winds reaching gale force level, I take my hat off to all those golfers that faced the elements and played a very challenging game. February the winds drop considerably and the challenge is an easier one. Well done to Allen Bland and his team for the invested long hours to ensure the course is in tip top condition.

Golf Course Maintenance have a project running to renovate the bunkers as you may have seen, we’ve recently completed the 3rd hole bunker, and it’s looking awesome.

The Sports Centre has a new merchandise range in store, some really well known brands, and new ones recently launched on the market. Pop in and take a look, it’s well worth a browse. With Valentines Day around the corner, you may find a nice present or two for your loved one. Talking of loved ones, we have a Valentines Dinner & Dance on 14 February with artist Peter Wyness creating a romantic setting. Book early to secure a seat

New menus have been launched to start off the New Year, as well as a revamp of the upstairs Legends Bar and Sunset Terrace. The compliments have been flying in from members who prefer the relaxed lounge setting. The new fine dining set up in the Nautilus room has been a big hit; our executive chef is busy working on new menus to fit the elegant setting. For all our smokers, the new designated smoking area will be finished during next week.

2008 is a leap year and according to tradition it’s a year when women can propose marriage, usually on the day of the 29th February. So gentlemen beware, especially those that have kept their lady waiting.

Regards Amanda

· UPCOMING EVENTS FEBRUARY

VALENTINE'S DINNER & DANCE	14th February
MONTHLY MEDAL	23rd February
POTJIEKOS COMPETITION	24th February
SUPPER CLUB	26th February

Please see our website for further details on the events above on www.atlanticbeachgofclub.co.za

Were running two great
offers this month.
Click here to see.

MEMBERSHIP OFFERS
Call Slavena Jensen on 021 553 2223 or
email membership@atlanticbeach.co.za
for more information

· Tony Louw SPORTS CENTRE

Top of the day to you all!

Hope by now everyone is back in the groove at work and the holiday season is something of the past. There are some fantastic golf competitions to look forward to in the upcoming months at the club.Our lady captain, Sonya Behrens, and I are going to revitalize the Mixed Sundays at the club. So if there are any members, company’s looking to sponsor such events, please contact me on 0804653258. Keep a close look out for the dates on the website and in our monthly calendar.

*Please take note that on the 3rd and 10th February, Western Province Golf Union is having their Premier League at Atlantic Beach Golf Club. We are very proud and privileged to have them here. Any time Western Province has an event at c club, our members get reciprocity at any golf course in Cape Town, you just need to book.

Golf Calendar:
February 02: Individual Stable ford
February 09: 4 BB Alliance 1,2,3
February 16: 4 BB Stableford
February 23:Monthly Medal.

MONTHLY COMPETITIONS

Date	Format	Players	Score
05/01/2008 12/01/2008 19/01/2008	Individual Stable ford 4 BBBogey + 4BB Alliance 1,2,3	(1)C.WINKLER (1) L.O’CONNOR B.FORGIE (1)S.BEHRENS, A HANEL S. BRAUDE, L. KAHN	43pts +13pts 86pts

The WINNER of last month's correct answer was Malcolm Judd. Congratulations Malcolm, your Taylormade golf balls are on the way to you!

Rule of the Month:

Question:
May you or may you not pick up your ball in a hazard to identify it?
What is the RULE? And is there a penalty?

Answer me on clubmanager@atlanticbeach.co.za - the first correct drawn entry will win a box of Taylormade golf balls.

Yours in golf
Tony Louw
Director of Golf / Club Manager

· Allen Bland GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE

Rainfall: Dec 07-36mm: Total ytd 576mm for the 2007 year.
Jan 08-02mm: Total ytd 2mm for the 2008 year. Over and above our normal day to day maintenance routine we are currently also busy with the following projects:

Post and Rail:
The program of spraying the Kikuyu out of the fynbos along the post & rail has now been implemented. We are still in the process of removing all dead kikuyu from the fynbos.

Greens:
All greens have been lightly top dressed and fertilised with 19-03-19.
Soil and water samples have been taken, waiting for results.

Tees & Fairways:
New tee markers are being used. Thank you to Mark Muller for designing and organising the new tee markers. All fairways will be fertilised. Due to the strong winds, we are in the process of hollowtyning the dry areas on the fairways.

Kikuyu:
The test plot to eradicate kikuyu out of the Cynodon has been sprayed, and will be an ongoing process.
Due to the good results on the test plot, we will be spraying one fairway in the near future.

Landscape Areas:
Fynbos at no 15 and 17 have been prepared and weather permitting, areas will be seeded with veld grasses.

Projects:
• The eradicating of the kikuyu from the fynbos will be an ongoing project.
• The revetting of no 3 green side bunkers has been completed. The new design for revetting of the bunkers have been a great success and fit in with our links style golf course (see photos).

• The revetting of the fairway bunker at No 3 will be commencing soon.
• New equipment has arrived - 2 x green mowers, 1 x fairway mower and 1 x spray unit (see photos).

• New lawn has been laid and irrigation has been installed in front of Ocean Mist.
• Due to the high winds, a number of sprinklers have been installed and moved, to help cover dry areas.

Rainfall:

	2006	2007	2008
JANUARY	0	10	2
FEBRUARY	6	36
MARCH	3	18
APRIL	30	74
MAY	93	76
JUNE	32	112
JULY	55	79
AUGUST	55	72
SEPTEMBER	12	20
OCTOBER	28	20
NOVEMBER	15	23
DECEMBER	19	36
TOTAL	348	576	2

· Claire Jones LEISURE CENTRE

Art classes:
• Monday mornings from 9am – 1pm and evenings from 5pm – 7pm
• Wednesday mornings from 9am – 1pm
• Starting on the 4th February beginners Art classes for Adult’s
Monday mornings still a few places left, next beginners to start in July, 9.00am – 11pm (water colours, oils, acrylic and pastels)
• Saturday morning Art workshop due to start soon, the first Saturday of every month. All mediums, a fun day, beginners welcome as well as those who have done art previously 8.30am -11.30am.
Bookings: For bookings or any further information please contact Rosemary
Tel: 082 515 0339

· Slavena Jensen MEMBERSHIP

JANUARY PROMOTION

Greetings and wishes for a prosperous and healthy 2008 from the Membership department!

We have started the New Year on a high note, with successful membership drives for both estate and non estate residents. Having the greens in such fantastic shape & condition has only impacted positively on the number of people choosing Atlantic Beach to be their home golf club.

We have also seen a lot of overseas visitors playing and becoming members of Atlantic Beach this summer season utilizing the Golf lodge membership facility.

The corporate functions, events and golf days which we have hosted and will continue to host, have further raised the awareness of the availability and benefits of Corporate golf membership. During the current calendar year we aim to continue building the great relationship with our existing members and encourage them to utilize the many benefits of their membership to its full potential.