Gents,
As this will be my last report as EL PRES, I take this opportunity to convey our thanks to the following:
- A special thanks for our two Life KLOGS Members: RODDY FOO and IAN CRAIGHEAD<Uncle Crackers> for their attendance at Rahman Putra – great to see you both
- A further thank you to our oversea members who attended the Aways in 2016, yourcompany and invaluable contribution to the success of the KLOGS aways is mostappreciated by all here in Kuala Lumpur. Do hope to see you all again in 2017
- Thanks to our new 2017 scribe – Dave Evans – for the report below which includes asummary of the AGM.SCRIBE REPORT:
The first game of 2017 was held at Rahman Putra, a very challenging venue for some (including the Scribe !). 23 players were ready to tee-off on time, but with one player taking the scenic route to the club via Kota Permai resulting in one group starting late, and only completing 13 holes before the rains came (more anon).
The course was in good shape and the weather was fine, though very hot, at the start but later the heavens opened and a major storm hit, with thunder & lightning continuing for almost an hour. Play was suspended at ~5.05pm while players took shelter from the elements, surviving the ordeal with the help of F&B (more B, then F) provided liberally by Dan Brod !
On venturing back onto the course ~ 6.15pm, we were told the course was closed for the day so all adjourned to the clubhouse for more pre-dinner refreshments. As noted, the late-starting group had only completed 13 holes before the rains came so results for all were based on 13 holes only.
A four course dinner was taken at the clubhouse accompanied by numerous jugs, plus some good wines provided by RICHARD RODWELL (our sponsor for wine prize). We were joined at dinner by John Arkinstall, Richard Moss, Roddy Foo & Barry Cousins who didn’t play but helped consume the beverages.
Results
The monthly medal winner for January (based on 13 holes, and countback of the first 9 holes played where count back was applicable) was Richard Rodwell, with a score for 28 points OCB (cut 4) Runner up was the outgoing El Pres also with a score for 28 points (cut 2) with 3rd place being Ricardo Castro with a score for 27 points (cut 1) OCB from Mike Smith.
Full results below:
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The NTP winners (the only ones on the green on 3 of the holes !) were as follows:
Hole 4 : Ron Linden
Hole 6 : Ricardo Castro
Hole 13 : Geoff McLaws
Hole 18 : Piettro Martucci 19m (Ron was nearer, but was already a winner)Last and only birdie was also Ron
COTD
We had 3 nominations this month for COTD.
- Allan W. for running over Dan’s foot and for his navigation around the course
- Ron for hitting a 6-iron on Hole 18 which never rose more than 1 foot off theground but travelled the 180m to the green, then rolled up to ~3m from thehole, also giving him the last birdie award
- Bernhard Romahn, for going to Kota Permai, thereby delaying the start of hisflight and forcing results to be calculated based on 13 holes onlyBernard was unanimously voted as COTD
AGM
The AGM was also held after the game, introduced by the outgoing El Pres (Allan Wright), who thanked the current committee, Iain Wise (Moneybags) & Stuart Taylor (Scribe) for their support & Andrew Robinson for the engraving on the COTY trophy, and noting the recruitment of 6 new members during 2016.
The new committee was introduced El Pres (Iain Wise), Ricardo Castro (Moneybags) & David Evans (Scribe)
Moneybags – Finances
Iain presented the finances; all supporting documents are kept as if to be audited. The accounts for 2016 were approved by the membership. There were no questions / comments.
Constitution
A number of proposals for amendments to the constitution were proposed and voted upon, as noted below :
1) 3 GAMES on Aways instead of 4 Games – NOT CARRIED
2) 300 Rm For Guests – the additional 50 Rm for 1st 3 Games to be dropped – CARRIED3) 100 Rm for Membership post 1st 3 games for guests who become members remains however additional yearly subs to be wavered for 1st joining year – CARRIED
4) Limit NOVELTIES to 4 NTP’s only (plus COTD remains) – NOT CARRIED
5)AWAYS – participating non-members should not be eligible for away 2 day comp. prize – CARRIED
6) VICE PRESIDENT position (as in the constitution and not utilised in 2016) should be re-instituted (however this would need a nomination/vote and agreement of candidate if this position is to be re-introduced for 2017 if the need for a VP is deemed necessary) – TBC by new El PRES
7) AWAYS – DAY 4 of AWAY should be ‘flexible’ format and format shall be decision of the EL PRES of the day (irrespective if attending away or not) – CARRIED
8) THE CONSTITUTION (which has never been ratified or filed for as a society) should be abandoned in favour of simplified guidelines with the EL PRES elected having final say in any matters – NOT CARRIED
A REMINDER – SCORECARDS must be exchanged and clearly agreed upon and name of player and marker must be signed before submission to EL PRES at the end of each round (this is in the constitution and must be adhered to from hereon in)
ANNUAL AWARDS
A) Played 8 Games Or Better (Bottle Of Wine):1. Stuart T ; 8 games 2. Mike S : 8 games 3. Enzo F: 8 games
4. Dan B : 9 games
5. Andrew R: 9 games 6. Iain W : 10 games 7. Allan W : 12 gamesB) Player Of The Year (Best 9 Game Stableford)
Dan Brod: Gross 295 : Average 33 Stableford PointsC) COTY AWARD Mike Smith
Out Of 22 Votes Received: the recipient of this most prestigious award received 9 1st Choice Votes And 6 2nd Choice Votes for the following COTD nominations during the year:
1) lost 4 balls into the water on 2 consecutive holes 2) throwing his caddy off the buggy
3) following a ridiculously lucky topped shot that eventually rolls onto the green and next to the pin – misses the birdie putt
4) shouting at his young and innocent caddy ‘we are not f’n malay……..we ‘mat-salleh’ all putt out, in his ‘now listen-up’ voice
5) taking a multitude of chips onto a green – realising he was playing the wrong ball as handed to him by the caddy proceeded to stomp off the green in a huff and puff and launched his putter into the green side bunker – and when retrieving his putter did not rake the bunker
New EL PRES welcoming speech
Iain thanking the outgoing El Pres for this tireless efforts through 2016, welcomed the new committee and noted that the 2017 MAY AWAY would be 16th-21st May, venue TBC (Iain, our 2017 EL PRES. will be sending details shortly on venue, etc. to all)
Measuring tapes : tapes are still to be returned by Iain Wise, Mike Smith & Andrew Robinson.
Fines : Tom H, Andrew R, Iain W & Enzo Photos : courtesy of Ricardo Castro (thanks !)
Sponsors
Our sponsors are a main reason that we can play at good golf courses and award members with trophies, attractive prizes as well as “KLOGS” signature golf balls. In order to show our appreciation we encourage members to support our sponsors.
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