New Years Eve at RBGC

Happy New Year to the RBGC members, staff and guests! Have a great night but stay safe. Join the party at RBGC tomorrow night with fantastic food and live entertainment into 2012 by Colin Johns!

RBGC Office, Bistro & Course Closures

XMAS OFFICE CLOSURE

Sat 24th Dec 2011 - Open;

Sunday 25th Dec - Closed;

Monday 26th Dec - Closed;

Tuesday 27th Dec - Closed;

Wednesday 28th to Sat 31st Office Open;

Sun 1st Jan 2012 - Closed;

Mon 2nd Dec 2012 - Closed;  

Tues 3rd Jan 2012 - Open

COURSE & CLUBHOUSE

Sunday 25 Dec - Both Club house & course is closed;

Monday 26 & Tuesday 27 Dec - Club house open from 10am - 6.30pm; Bistro closed (Food options available at the bar); Pro shop open from 6am; 

Sunday 1st Jan - Clubhouse & bistro open from 11am to 5pm; 

Monday 2 Jan - Club house open from 11am - 6.00pm, bistro closed (Food options available at the bar);

Tuesday 3 Jan - Clubhouse and bistro open as per normal

Xmas Message

On behalf of Management & Staff of the Redland Bay Golf Club, I would like to wish our members & guests a very Merry Christmas & a safe NEW YEAR!

Aaron Muirhead

Bistro Opening Hours

Due to the large number of members and guests taking advantage of the 2-4-1 meal options on Wednesday and Thursday's night, from now on, the kitchen will open for orders at 5pm to help spread the volume and also to help trivia players get through the queue prior to commencement of the trivia.

So, to take advantage of the excellent dining deal, come to the club early to avoid the queue.

NEWS FLASH - Children's Hospital Xmas Appeal Golf Day

A successful charity golf day was held at the club last Friday, 9 December 2011, to raise funds for the Children's Hospital Xmas Appeal. Due to the wonderful support of the Redlands community, the day managed to raise $10239.50 that was presented to the Royal Children's Hospital (photo attached). A huge thank you the Redlands RSL & Redland Bay Golf Club members and guests that participated in the day. Thanks also to the long list of sponsors and supporters that donated prizes for the event. A huge thanks also to Peter Harrison (Redlands RSL) for helping to deliver this day and also the volunteers from the Redlands RSL who donated time to man raffle holes on course. Merry Xmas to the kids! Aaron Muirhead

Photo: Aaron Muirhead (Redland Bay Golf Club), Rachele Hass (b105 Fundraising Manager) & Peter Harrison (Redlands RSL)

RBGC Sponsorship Partners Packages

RBGC Club 20 Sponsorship Program

As part of our ongoing drive for sponsorship, I would like to offer you the opportunity for your business to participate in a sponsorship program that not only delivers great value for your advertising budget, but also offers the chance of getting 4 times your original investment back.

We have developed a program called “Club20” which is an exclusive sponsors club for a limit of 20 sponsors. Please find the information brochure attached explains the list of benefits for your business with the added bonus of having the chance of 1 in 20 to win $10,000, 4 times your initial investment.

Redland Bay Golf Club won the prestigious QLD PGA Metropolitan Golf Club of the Year in 2010 and 2008 and boasts a golf membership in excess of 1100 players plus a social membership over 3000.

Obviously with only 20 spots available, this will be a first in basis so if you would like further information or would like to reserve your spot, don’t hesitate in contact me at sales@redlandbaygolf.com.au , or ring Phil Watkins in the office on 07 3206 7011.    

RBGC Children's Hospital Xmas Appeal Golf Day

A successful charity golf day was held at the club yesterday (Friday, 9 Dec 2011) to raise funds for the Children's Hospital Xmas Appeal. I would like to thank our members and guest that participated to raise $10000. Thanks also to the long list of sponsors and supporters that donated prizes for the event. A huge thanks also to Peter Harrison (Redlands RSL) for helping to deliver this day and also the volunteers from the Redlands RSL who donated time to man raffle holes on course. 

Thanks to our Major events sponsors who were:

• Toll
• Australian Premium Meats 
• Fosters Australia 
• Sirromet
• Redlands RSL
• Aristocrat 
• Qld Cricket 
•  XXXX 
•  John Thompson 

Thanks also to other event sponsors including:

•  John Paul College  
•  Rohrig 
• Col Truswell 
• Pacific Harbour Golf Club       
• Toowoomba Golf Club
• Caloundra Golf Club
• Ballina Golf Club
• Club Partners 
• RACV Royal Pines 
• Oxley Golf Club 
• Yellow Cabs 
• Nudgee Golf Club 
• Headland Golf Club 
• Carbrook Golf Club 
• Surfers Paradise Golf Club       
• Virginia Golf Club
• Redcliffe Golf Club
• Mt Coolum Golf Club
• Biz2BizIT 
• Ambius 
• Bev Dewar - MTA Travel       
• IGT 
• Good Guys Capalaba 
• Diageo 
• Peter Dowling MP  
•  Austcover  
•  Sporte Leisure
• Treasury Wines

Thanks once again to all that supported this event to make this Xmas a little better for the kids! Aaron

RBGC NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION

Enjoy a great night of food and entertainment at the Redland Bay Golf Club this New Years Eve. Colin Johns will keep you entertained into 2012 and meals will be served till 9pm. Booking recommended on 32067011.

Redland Bay Golf Club Xmas Club & Course Closures

XMAS OFFICE CLOSURE

Sat 24th Dec 2011 - Open

Sunday 25th Dec - Closed

Monday 26th Dec - Closed
Tuesday 27th Dec - Closed

Wednesday 28th to Sat 31st Office Open
Sun 1st Jan 2012 - Closed

Mon 2nd Dec 2012 - Closed

Tues 3rd Jan 2012 - Open

COURSE & CLUBHOUSE

Sunday 25 Dec - Both Club house & course is closed

Monday 26 & Tuesday 27 Dec - Club house open from 10am - 6.30pm

Pro shop open from 6am

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XMAS MESSAGE On behalf of Management & Staff of the Redland Bay Golf Club, I would like to wish our members & guests a very Merry Christmas & a safe NEW YEAR! Aaron Muirhead

Outdoor Kitchen Give away - Friday, 16 December 2011

On Friday, 16 December 2011, we are giving one person the opportunity to win a massive Outdoor Kitchen as displayed in the club house, valued at over $1300. This will be an excellent Xmas present for one of our members or guest to the club. To have a chance to win, simply purchase a ticket ($5.00) and be at the club on Friday, 16 December from 6.30pm for the draw. Tickets will be available on the night of the draw. There will be many other wonderful prizes to be won on the night including a Sirromet Dining Voucher, BP Fuel Card, wine and more! Hope to see you here! 

December 2011 Events Calendar

Merry Christams from the team at Redland Bay Golf Club!

RBGC Kids Club Xmas Activity 2011

We have some excellent activities arranged for the RBGC Kids Club leading up to Xmas. Schedule below! Hope to see you at the club.

RBGC Fixture Book Sponsorship for 2012

In the coming Redland Bay Golf Club - Golf Fixture Book that will run from 1 February 2012 to 31 January 2013, we are offering businesses or individuals the opportunity to sponsor a Saturday event of your choice.

Saturday  Competition Sponsorship (Date of your choice)           -              $100 per Saturday event

For $100, you receive the following:

 -  Fixture book feature (ie Men’s – Single Stroke sponsored by Tanya Prell @ CLUB SUPER or

Col Truswell - RBGC Member)  

- Multiscreen display on the day of the event. Displayed 6 times per hour

-  Acknowledgement by pro shop during announcements – 5 times per hour

- Opportunity to promote your company product on the day of the event

For more information or to lock in the Saturday of your choice, please phone Stacey on (07) 3206 7011

Ladies Fun Day 2011 - Tuesday, 29 Nov 2011

Yesterday, the Ladies Fun Day was held for 2011 with many of the participants getting into the spirit of the day and dressing up following the theme of anything starting with the letter "R". Once again, the ladies committee must be congratulated on delivering a sensational event for the ladies of the Redland Bay Golf Club. There were many prizes for the golf but bragging rights for the best dresses went to the "Rodeo Riders". Honourable mention went to The "Red Riding Hood Girls" and a Dishonourable mention went to "The Rubbish Girls" for locking Laura into a wheelie Bin. Well done again ladies, have a great Xmas and a safe New Year. See you in 2012!
Aaron

Winners - Rodeo Riders (Margo, Tracey, Carol & Doreen)



Honourable Mention - Red Riding Hoods (Glad, Peg, Pat & Joyce)

Dishonourable Mention (For locking Laura into a wheelie bin) - Colleen, Laura, Vanessa & Carolyn)

Individual Dress Winner - Laura Marsh (Left) with team member Vanessa Lawrence

GOLF RESULTS



Congartulations to the event winners - Carol, Doreen, Tracey & Margo (Picture below)

2nd Place - Marian, Del, Margaret & Ida (Picture below) - "GO THE ROAR!"

3rd Place - Pam, Debbie, Linda & Marie (Picture below)

NTP - 4th Hole - Vanessa Lawrence

NTP - 6th Hole - Pam Jansons

NTP - 16th Hole - Del Wilson

High Tide at the Bay - Monday, 28 Nov 2011

The picture below are of the 14th fairway and green. The level of the high tide certainly changes the hazard on this hole!

2012 RBGC FIXTURE BOOK SPONSORSHIP

In the coming Redland Bay Golf Club - Golf Fixture Book that will run from 1 February 2012 to 31 January 2013, we are offering businesses or individuals the opportunity to sponsor a Saturday event of your choice. Saturday  Competition Sponsorship (Date of your choice)           -              $100 per Saturday event For $100, you receive the following:  -  Fixture book feature (ie Men’s – Single Stroke sponsored by Tanya Prell @ CLUB SUPER or Col Truswell - RBGC Member)   - Multiscreen display on the day of the event. Displayed 6 times per hour -  Acknowledgement by pro shop during announcements – 5 times per hour - Opportunity to promote your company product on the day of the event For more information or to lock in the Saturday of your choice, please phone Stacey on (07) 3206 7011

RBGC Golfing Members Loyalty Night - Last Firday

Another Golfing Members Loyalty Night was held last Friday here at the club. I would like to thank those members that came along to celebrate their time at the club.

Invitations have now been sent out to another list of members but we are mixing it up a little this time. We are inviting members with various lengths of membership in an attempt assist in helping members to meet other members of the club. It would be our pleasure to celebrate your membership here at RBGC on 16 December 2011. This night also coincides with our 'Outdoor Kitchen Giveaway'. We hope to see you here at your club! Please phone (07)3206 7011 to register your attendance.

RBGC Presentation Night 2011

Well..... what a wonderful night last Friday night was! The club celebrated the 2011 RBGC Presentation Dinner and honoured all the trophy winners and R/Up's from the massive golf season of 2011. The club raised the bar and exceeded the expectations of the members and guests that attended the event. The returning back to tradition was extremely well received and the feedback on the evening has been fantastic.

There was one award that was named on the night - Club Person of the Year for 2011. There were many nominations for this award and all were very worthy winners. However, one nomination stood above the rest and I would like to congratulate Margaret Bennett for being awarded with this presitigous award for 2011.

I would like to thank all that attended and also the staff for making this such a great night for our valued members.

Presentation Night - Friday, 18 Nov 2011

It was pleasing to see the large number of golfing members that turned out for the 2011 Redland Bay Golf Club Presentation Dinner. Many trophy winners were present to collect their prizes. Congratulations to the following:

Junior Championship Runner Up               –            Daniel Sharp

Junior Champion                                        -              Danial Ameer-Beg

Junior Matchplay Runner Up                      -              Matty Lewis

Junior Matchplay Champion                       -              Daniel Ameer-Beg

Junior Sports Person of the Year                -              Tom Callender

Ladies Matchplay C Grade Runner Up      -              Robyn Robins

Ladies Matchplay C Grade Winner           -              Toni Hough

Ladies Matchplay B Grade Runner Up      -              Rhonda Douglass

Ladies Matchplay B Grade Winner           -              Ros Clarke

Ladies Matchplay A Grade Runner Up      -              Michelle Stanley

Ladies Matchplay A Grade Winner           -              Pam Jansons

Ladies Foursomes Championship Runner Up       – Dawn Chapman & Wendy Stewart

Ladies Foursomes Champions                    -              Marie Aaskov & Pam Jansons

Ladies Championships C Grade Runner Up           -              Carolyn McMillan

Ladies Championships C Grade Winner                -              Vanessa Dockley

Ladies Championships B Grade Runner Up           -              Patricia Boyd

Ladies Championships B Grade Winner                -              Tsuyako Takenaka

Ladies Championships A Grade Runner Up           -              Wendy Stewart

Ladies Club Champion                                           -              Kerry Clarke

                                                               

Veterans 4BBB Championship Runner Up             -              Col Brown & Graham Douglass

Veterans 4BBB Champions                                    -              David Yap & Neville Zellow

Veterans Championship C Grade Runner Up       -              Allan Fitzgerald

Veterans Championship C Grade Winner            -              Max Robinson

Veterans Championship B Grade Runner Up       -              Richard Green

Veterans Championship B Grade Winner            -              Sam Thompson

Veterans Championship A Grade Runner Up       -              Jorma Rusanen

Veterans Championship A Grade Winner            -              Colin Brown

Veterans Ladies Champion                                  -              Linda Truswell

Veterans Men’s Club Champion                          -              Peter Cook

Mixed Foursomes Championship Runner Up      -              Wendy Stewart & John McClymont

Mixed Foursomes Championship Winner           -              Dawn Chapman & Jeffrey Hogan

Foursomes Championship Runner Up                 -              Chris Brown & John Morgan

Foursomes Championship Winner                      -              David McHugh & Col Truswell

President Trophy Runner Up                               -              Ross McCloud & Daron Kimlin

President Trophy Winner                                    -              Peter Richardson & Mark Stanton

Men’s Matchplay Championship C Grade Runner Up      -              Leo Zwart

Men’s Matchplay Championship C Grade Winner           -              John Hynes

Men’s Matchplay Championship B Grade Runner Up      -              Alan Hope

Men’s Matchplay Championship B Grade Winner           -              Darren Imber

Men’s Matchplay Championship Senior Runner Up         -              Ross McCloud

Men’s Matchplay Championship Senior Winner              -              Douglas Fairfax

Men’s Matchplay Championship A Grade Runner Up      -              Adam DeCarli

Men’s Matchplay Championship A Grade Winner           -              Robert Ramsay

Club Championship Nett Senior Runner Up Div 1            -              John McClymont

Club Championship Nett Senior Winner Div 1                 -              Ray Isaac

Club Championship Nett Senior Runner Up Div 2            -              Ken Sorrenson

Club Championship Nett Senior Winner Div 2                 -              Harold Lovelock

Club Championship C Grade Nett Runner Up                  -              Mike Verner

Club Championship C Grade Nett Winner                       -              Doug Russell

Club Championship B Grade Nett Runner Up                  -              Rick Lewis

Club Championship B Grade Nett Winner                       -              Ray Sylvia

Club Championship A Grade Nett Runner Up                  -              David Firth

Club Championship A Grade Nett Winner                       -              Iveon Scott

Senior Championship Runner Up Div 1                   -              Doug Fairfax

Senior Championship Winner Div 1                        -              John Eagleton

Senior Championship Runner Up Div 2                   -              Graham Mouatt

Senior Championship Winner Div 2                        -              Brian Grace

Club Championship C Grade Runner Up                 -              Herbert Olds

Club Championship C Grade Winner                      -              Leo Zwart

Club Championship B Grade Runner Up                 -              Tony DeLuca

Club Championship B Grade Winner                      -              Alan Hope

Club Championship A Grade Runner Up                 -              Jordan McCarthy

Club Champion 2011 (for the 3^rd time)                  -              Raymon Harris

Club Person of the Year                                         -               Margaret Bennett

Children's Hospital Xmas Appeal Golf Day 2011

Help make the kids Xmas that little bit brighter!

RBGC Children’s Hospital Xmas Appeal Golf Day 2011

Here at Redland Bay Golf Club, we have scheduled an event to coincide with the B105 Children Hospital Xmas Appeal on Friday, 9 December 2011. We will get air time on B105 to promote the event and as this cause is close to all of our hearts, we endeavour to raise a good amount for the charity whilst providing a great day for the supporters.

We're raising money to help work wonders for sick kids this Christmas. Your support will help to fund vital medical equipment and ground breaking research.

Event Details:

Date:                          Friday, 9 December 2011

Rego:                         7am

Shotgun:                   8am

Event:                        4 person ambrose

Price:                         $60 includes cart, breakfast, lunch and prizes

Contact:                    Phone Aaron on 32067011 to book your spot

Course activity:       Raffle hole, betting hole and on course wine tasting and beer tasting

Please help us to help the Kids!

Black Marker Challenge @ RBGC

RBGC Kids Xmas Party 2011 next Sunday - 18 Dec

Join Redland Bay Golf Club NOW!

Membership at RBGC is close to full capacity (Only 25 remaining) across the 6 day and 7 day membership categories.

To assist in filling these remaining spots, we are offering any RBGC Golf Member that introduces a new golfing member during November 2011 a $50 bistro voucher & 4 tickets to the Beach Boyz Tribute Show on Friday, 20 January 2012.

Social memberships are also available at only $5 per year and provides the following benefits:

• Birthday gifts and free meal
• Reduced bar and bistro prices
• Reduced event prices
• Invitations to special events

Phone 32067011 for more details but BE QUICK to avoid missing out!

Statesmen of RBGC

On 26 October 2011 saw 4 statesmen of the Redland Bay Golf Club grace the 1st tee. Their figures are impressive:
Don Bengston joined RBGC 1959
Don Kidd joined RBGC 1959
Bill Horton joined RBGC 1966
Fred Williams joined RBGC 1968

Average age of 80 years with a length of membership 192 years combined membership. Thanks for your continued support gentlemen!

RBGC Member Profile Page

Now on the Redland Bay Golf Club website (www.redlandbaygolf.com.au) we have a new page that will feature a member of the club each week. This has been developed to not only give members and opportunity to divulge information about themselves that the majority of the membership probably was not aware of but to also enhance each members social network at the club. You can find this page under the membership tab on the web site or by clicking on the following link http://www.redlandbaygolf.com.au/default2.asp?page=profile.

If you are interested in being featured on this page, please see Aaron in the office.

Melbourne Cup 2011 @ RBGC

One hundred guests enjoyed a day out at the 2011 Melbourne Cup luncheon at Redland Bay Golf Club. On arrival our guests enjoyed a glass of bubbly and bought tickets in our Cup raffle and sweep tickets hoping for a win.

A delicious buffet of baked ham, bbq chicken, potato bake, caesar salad, coleslaw and pasta salad was served to our guests and enjoyed by all. The atmosphere was fun and lively leading up to the big race.

Fiona asked  trivia questions to test guests knowledge of the Melbourne Cup. Best Dressed and Best Hat was judged by Lyn, Stacey and Tina, and were won by Vincent Schofield  for Best dressed and Joyce Stapleton for Best Hat. Our lucky door prize was won by Bev Romanowski and our raffle prize winner was Nora C.

Anticipation mounted as the horses were readied for the race and then they were off amid great encouragement from all.  As the horses went over the line in the photo finish everyone waited hoping to hear that their horse had won!

Tea, coffee and dessert was partaken at the end of a great day as sweep prizes were handed out to the lucky winners before everyone headed home after a fun day.

On behalf of the Redland Bay Golf Club Board and management, a big thank you to those members and guests that supported this event.

Golf's Official Rulebook unifies world golf

Finally, golf’s official rulebook will look the same in golfing countries around the world.
On Oct. 24, the U.S. Golf Association and the R&A, announced identical formatting worldwide for the newest Rules of Golf, the 2012-2015 edition.
In anticipation of golf’s return to the Olympic Games in 2016 at Rio de Janeiro, the layout and format of the Rules of Golf will be the same in every country. For example, the content of page 62 in the United States will match the content on page 62 in Britain or Asia or South America. All will contain identical rules, illustrations and photographs.
The only differences will be in the native languages.
This is unprecedented for golf. In the past, the rules were the same around the world, but individual countries or golf associations often created their own layouts and formats.
The rulebook is reissued every four years by the USGA and R&A, the two governing and rules-making bodies that oversee golf around the globe. This time, they vowed to produce a uniform rulebook.
“Well, it may sound easy, but it wasn’t,” said Thomas Pagel, the USGA’s director of the Rules of Golf. “It was complicated and difficult, and it took a lot of time to get it done properly.”
In the past, the USGA occasionally reprinted the Rules of Golf every two years. There is a 2010-2011 edition of the rulebook, although it is the same as the previous printing. The only change is the title.
Pagel affirmed there will be no more two-year editions. All new rulebooks will read 2012-2015 to support public recognition of the four-year rules cycle. However, the comprehensive Decisions on the Rules of Golf will continue to be published every two years (the 2012-2013 edition will be available in November).
Two rules changes are likely to catch the attention of avid golfers:
• Rule 13-4, “Ball in Hazard; Prohibited Actions”: Exception 2 to the rule has been amended to permit a player to smooth sand or soil in a hazard at any time, including before playing from that hazard. This assumes that such a smoothing action is done for the sole purpose of maintaining or caring for the course.
The change will allow a player or caddie retrieving a rake to smooth his or her footprints before the player makes a stroke from the bunker. According to the official USGA explanation, “the revision will save time and is practical in the sense that it will continue to encourage players to practice good etiquette.”
• Rule 18-2b, “Ball Moving After Address”: In regard to a ball moving after it has been addressed by a player, a new exception has been added to exonerate the player from penalty if “it is known or virtually certain that he did not cause the ball to move.”
The obvious example is a gust of wind causing the ball to move. There is now no penalty, but the ball must be played from its new position (after it stops moving).
In the past, a player was penalized one stroke and the ball had to be replaced in its original position.
This new rule seems certain to cause some confusion, because the USGA explanation states, “if a player’s ball moves after address on a windless day he will still be subject to penalty under Rule 18-2b.”
The alteration of any rule often is a reflection of real-life situations, and two come to mind in regard to these two rules changes. Coincidentally, both occurred at the Zurich Classic on the PGA Tour.
In the 2011 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Webb Simpson was challenging for his first PGA Tour title. Standing on the 15th green on Sunday, he held a one-stroke lead. As he prepared to tap in a 1-foot par putt, his ball moved. Simpson was penalized one stroke, and ultimately he lost a sudden-death playoff to Bubba Watson.
Simpson thought the culprit was a combination of wind and firm, crusty greens. He said he had been victimized by a “bad rule.”
At the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic, Simpson amplified his position. “I’m obviously happy that it is being changed,” he said. “I think it should have already been moved before this. It’s a rule that 100 percent of PGA Tour players would agree that should be changed. They all would agree it was a bad rule. So I’m happy it’s changing.”
The assumption is that Simpson, in a similar situation, would not be penalized under the new rule. “If some other agency – wind or gravity – is known to cause that ball to move, no penalty would be applied,” USGA vice president Tom O’Toole said earlier this year when he revealed the ruling bodies were looking at a possible change to the rule.
In the 2008 Zurich Classic, Stewart Cink was disqualified because as a consequence of Rule 13-4. Cink, with his ball resting on grass, had to stand in a fairway bunker to hit the shot. The ball flew into a greenside bunker.
Meanwhile, his caddie raked the fairway bunker. Under the old rule, that should have been a two-stroke penalty – for testing the surface of one bunker while his ball was in another bunker – although Cink didn’t know it. He signed his scorecard without the penalty.
Later, he was disqualified for signing an incorrect scorecard. The outcry from players and fans was enormous.
“I think the changes will be well-received,” Pagel said. “The changes are fair. They make sense. I don’t see any controversy.”
Among other rules changes that will go into effect next year:
• Definition of addressing the ball: The definition is being amended so that a player has addressed the ball simply by grounding his club immediately in front of or behind the ball, regardless of whether or not he has taken his stance.
• Searching for a ball: Rule 12-1 is being amended to permit a player to search for his ball anywhere on the course when it may be covered by sand and to clarify that there is no penalty if the ball is moved in these circumstances. However, if a ball in a hazard is moved when covered by loose impediments (leaves), there is a penalty of one stroke.
• Arriving late for a starting time: What was previously a local rule is now a fixed part of the rules. For a player starting late, but within five minutes of his starting time, the penalty will be reduced from disqualification to loss of the first hole in match play or two strokes at the first hole in stroke play.
• Hole-in-one prizes for amateurs: The R&A has joined the USGA in exempting hole-in-one prizes from the stipulated prize limits for amateurs. This does not apply to long-drive or closest-to-the-pin prizes.
• Subsistence expenses for amateurs: A new rule allows an amateur golfer to receive subsistence expenses to assist with general living costs, provided the expenses are approved by and paid through the player’s national golf union or association.
The argument could be made that 2012 will be a landmark year for the Rules of Golf, considering the standardization of worldwide rulebooks and the growing importance of the rules as golf officials worldwide prepare for the sport’s return to the Olympics.
It was 1952 when the USGA and R&A decided formally to move toward unification of the Rules of Golf.
That is, the two governing bodies of golf agreed to talk regularly about the rules and produce a joint rules code while maintaining their differences if absolutely necessary.
In nearly 60 years since that major step toward rules unification, the two bodies have grown dramatically more hospitable toward each other. The rules have become more and more uniform.
Sure, there have been disagreements, such as the 1998 coefficient of restitution debacle, in which the USGA decided to limit spring-like effect in the face of drivers and the R&A declined for several years to join the USGA.
In general, though, golf has moved ever closer to a one-world, one-rulebook reality.
The 2012-2015 Rules of Golf is the culmination of this effort.

2011 Club Presentation Dinner - Friday, 18 November 2011

We are returning some tradition back to the club and therefore would like to invite you to the 2011 Club Presentation Dinner. All the event winners for 2011 will receive their personal invitations in the mail in the coming days. We would also welcome any other guests that you would like to bring to celebrate this occasion. Redland Bay Golf Club will be celebrating this momentous occasion on Friday night, 18^th November 2011 at 6.30pm. We will be serving a delicious buffet dinner and dessert to tempt all taste buds.

The evening will be a fantastic night of dancing and socialising with wonderful music to entertain the crowd till late!  Tickets are $25 per adult (Children under 12yo - $15) and if you would like to join us to celebrate this Major Social Event of the Redland Bay Calendar please RSVP by ringing the office on (07) 32067011 or by email to aaron@redlandbaygolf.com.au by 5:00pm Friday, 11^th November 2011.  Thanks for your support of Redland Bay Golf Club and hope to see you on the dance floor!

 Nominations are now open for the the CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR 2011 which will also be awarded on the night. Email your nominations to aaron@redlandbaygolf.com.au by close of business Tuesday, 15 November 2011.