Club Champs and Comp Results - Golf Newsletter April 2024

Woodhill Country Club Golf Newsletter

 

Golf Joke of the Month


What should you do if your round of golf is interrupted by a lightning storm? Walk around holding your 1-iron above your head, because even Mother Nature can’t hit a 1-iron.
 

Introduction


The annual Club Championships took place in March with the Ladies & Junior officially opening the event on the 2nd and the 3rd and the official men’s A, B & C divisions took place on the 16th & 17th.

Famous Woodhill quote: “When is the rain coming… during the Club Championships!!”

However, both ladies, juniors and men’s events were blessed with warm but superb weather and playing conditions. The course on both events was set up challenging and fair as both events posted good scoring on days one and two.

 

Club Championship Winners


Rocco Janse van Rensburg – Junior Club Champion – 1st Event Title
Esme Behrns – Ladies Club Champion – 6th Event Title
Japie Fanoy – Men’s Club Champion – 2nd Event Title

Playing well in club championships requires a combination of skill, strategy, mental fortitude, and preparation. Here are some keys to performing your best in club championships golf:
 
  • Preparation: Prepare physically and mentally for the tournament. Practice regularly leading up to the event, focusing on all aspects of your game including driving, iron play, chipping, and putting. Familiarise yourself with the course layout and conditions, and develop a game plan for each hole.
  • Confidence: Approach the tournament with confidence in your abilities. Trust your swing and your skills, and believe that you have what it takes to compete at a high level. Confidence can help you stay focused and perform at your best under pressure.
  • Stay Present: Focus on one shot at a time and stay present in the moment. Avoid dwelling on past mistakes or worrying about future outcomes. By staying focused on the task at hand, you can make better decisions and execute your shots more effectively.
  • Manage Emotions: Golf is a mentally challenging sport, and emotions can play a significant role in performance. Learn to manage your emotions, stay calm under pressure, and maintain a positive attitude regardless of the situation. This will help you make better decisions and perform more consistently throughout the tournament.
  • Stick to Your Game Plan: Develop a game plan for each round based on your strengths, weaknesses, and the course conditions. Stick to your game plan and avoid taking unnecessary risks that could lead to mistakes. Play within your capabilities and make smart decisions to maximise your chances of success.
  • Adaptability: Be adaptable and able to adjust your strategy as needed based on changing conditions such as weather, course setup, or your own performance. Stay flexible and open-minded, and be willing to make adjustments on the fly to optimize your performance.
  • Focus on Course Management: Course management is key to playing well in club championships golf. Make smart decisions about club selection, shot placement, and course strategy to minimize risks and maximize scoring opportunities. Play to your strengths and avoid unnecessary hazards whenever possible.
  • Practice Under Pressure: Practice simulating tournament conditions during your practice sessions to become more comfortable playing under pressure. Practice your pre-shot routine, visualization techniques, and pressure putts to build confidence and resilience in high-pressure situations.
  • Stay Positive: Maintain a positive mindset throughout the tournament, regardless of how you’re playing. Focus on the process rather than the outcome, and celebrate small victories along the way. Positive thinking can help you stay motivated, resilient, and focused on performing your best.

By incorporating these keys into your preparation and approach to club championships golf, you can improve your chances of playing well and achieving success in the tournament. Remember to enjoy the experience and embrace the challenges that come with competing at a high level.

News from the Handicapper


The World Handicap System instituted various minor changes to enhance the system in January 2024.

HNA applied these changes effective March 1. The website is now much more user friendly for the Club Handicapper with a host of data detailing issues clubs experience. This data is only available to club administrators.
The Club Handicapper is now better able to extract detailed information about the following:
  • Penalty scores and the members who habitually forget to capture their scores. This is seen as handicap manipulation.
  • Unregistered rounds and the members who regularly enter a round late on the system if playing at another course. Could also be seen as handicap manipulation.
  • No Returns are also being highlighted for the Handicapper to check and consider. 
Penalty scores are again becoming more of an issue at Woodhill. For the first three months of 2024 we have accumulated 245 penalties. During 2023 the total was 1600 with approximately 110 being reversed for various valid reasons.                                                                                                                  
Entries to provincial/national tournaments are subject to handicap verification and penalty scores may disqualify players who are suspected of manipulating their handicap.

Members are reminded that WCC applies a policy of one penalty removal per calendar year unless a valid excuse is given, forgetfulness is not a valid excuse, however.

If you have not downloaded the HNA App and registered your details – now is the time. Scores can be placed at your leisure but must be captured by no later than 23h00 on the day following play otherwise the system automatically applies a penalty.

The Pro Shop personnel/WCC office are not mandated to remove penalties.
All queries are to be directed to Paul Jenkinson at handicaps@woodhill.co.za
DRESS CODE
GOLF COURSE
SOFT SPIKED GOLF SHOES ONLY
 
MEN
RECOGNIZED GOLF SHOES ARE COMPULSORY, NO GOLF SANDALS.
LONG TROUSERS, SLACKS, BUT NO DENIMS/JEANS.
SHORTS WITH ZIP AND BELT EYES, NO ATHLETIC/RUGBY TYPE SHORTS WITH STRINGS.
SHORT SOCKS PREDOMINANTLY.
RECOGNIZED GOLF SHIRTS WITH COLLARS, NO T-SHIRTS.
 
LADIES
RECOGNIZED GOLF SHOES ARE COMPULSORY, NO GOLF SANDALS.
LONG TROUSERS, SLACKS OR BERMUDA SHORTS.
RECOGNIZED GOLF SHIRTS WITH COLLARS, NO T-SHIRTS.
 



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