On Thursday the 15th of August, we hosted the Denis Hutchinson Tribute Tour with Dale Hayes. 18 holes of Golf followed by a trip down memory lane.
Both Denis, and Dale are truly legends. I can’t wait to have the privilege to host them again.
Raubex development
Bridging the gap
We're excited about the new developments underway. A big thank you to Raubex, who has made it possible to rebuild the bridge! The rain can no longer stop us from playing our beloved sport.
Betterball Matchplay
Meet your match
A big thank you to the Blair Group of Companies for their sponsorship. Round 2 is to be completed before the end of August!
Upcoming events
Saturday the 24th of August is an I.P.S sponsored by the Club.
Wednesday the 28th is The Race to Sun City.
Friday the 30th of August is the DAYAWAY TRAILORS / WISEMAN GROUP CHARITY CUP Golf Day.
Saturday the 31st of August B.B.S sponsored by Distell
Get ready for our Rose Festival Golf Day
01 September 2019
Wednesday the 04th of September is a B.B.S, co sponsored by The Golfers Club. We also have the Medics joining us.
Saturday the 7th of September is a Medal / IPS kindly sponsored by The Blair Group of Companies.
Turn up the radio!
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Members please take note
Dear Member and Fellow Golfer
We are doing a cultural treatment for our greens from 12h00 on Sunday the 8th, until Tuesday the 10th of September. The course will therefore be closed on Sunday afternoon at 12h00, and will re-open on Tuesday at 13h00, with a 1 tee start. The kitchen will close on Sunday at 14h30, and the Bar at 17h00. This process is also called hollowtining and is crucial to the well-being of the golf course.
For those who do not know, here is a brief explanation as to why and how this treatment is done,
How and why to hollowtine
Hollowtining is the cultural practice of sinking a hollow steel tine into the grass surface and removing a plug of grass and soil, generally between 8mm and 16mm in diameter depending on the condition and the compaction on the greens. This will then be deposited temporarily on the surface. It is then removed and topdressing is spread and worked in to cover the holes and allow the grass to grow back. The process will take about 2 days to finish all 18 holes. The aim is to get 100mm down into the surface of the green to allow aeration and water to get to the roots of the grass.
It also reduces any compaction the lawn has sustained and compaction is caused by the continuous traffic that the course endures during the year from golfers. The greens will be covered with sand and will take approximately ten days to recover completely. This process is a vital part of keeping the golf course in pristine condition.
With the above in mind we need to bring to your attention that the golf course will be closed as mentioned above. The Pro Shop will be closed on Sunday at 13h00, and will open on Monday from 08h00 until 17h00. The Clubhouse and the Bar will open on Monday from 14h00.
Kind regards,
Trevor G. Kitching
General Manager
Farewell dear friend...
Have you said your goodbyes? Spring is less than two weeks away.
Before the 1st of September strikes, make way for our Winter Special! This includes a bed & breakfast and a complimentary glass of red wine or gluhwein. Relax after dinner with a hot cup of coffee in the one hand and dessert in the other.
To book your winter retreat, call us on 051 871 4200 or info@blackmountainhotel.co.za.
How to spend your Sundays
Make golf a family sport
Pack in your whole family for a grand day out on the course every Sunday!
Are you feeling lucky?
The next draw will take place today the 23rd of August.
The roll over draw has been replace with a 50 ticket draw at R 10.00 per ticket, the winning number drawn, will win 50 % of the Value of the Numbers sold, and 6 Stella Artois beers.
Happy birthday!
Jeffrey Myburgh 23.08, Pierre Grobler 24.08, Lood Reynders 24.08, Maritha Cawood 25.08, Johannes Slabbert 25.08
Jaco Louw 25.08, Patricia Macdonagh 26.08, Tobie Myburgh 27.08, R.A McCarthy 27.08 & Hendrik van der Walt 28.08.
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