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● Captains Message
12 ● Important Dates
● Game Results
● Guests
● Nationals 2018
● Handicap Rules
● Andrew Mentis Fund
● Sponsorship

“No man is an island entire of itself;
Every man a piece of the continent, a part of the main;
Any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind;
And therefore, never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for

thee.’

John Donne 1573– 1631

ANDREW MENTIS FUND

4 February 2018—The Els Club

One of the most important objectives and raison d’etre associated with Nomads
Golf is the collective spirit displayed by all Club Members towards raising funds for
charitable purposes and for recognising “those less fortunate than ourselves”.
In line with this the Andrew Mentis Nomads Foundation was created to channel
the funds generated for distribution to worthwhile causes on a project-by-project
basis. Each member club forms an Andrew Mentis sub-committee, which is
chaired by the Vice-Captain. This years Vice Captain Nico Maluleke selected the
Mamelodi Old Age Home as the beneficiary. Nico did a fantastic job of arranging
112 participants to play in this years AMEF golf day at Copperleaf and this was
supported by Nomads and guests alike. The weather was a cracker. Sponsors were
generous as were those who participated in the auction run by Alan Pennel (great
job) and the evening was superb with a jazz band from Mamelodi playing their
merry tunes. Well done Nico and thanks to all who supported!

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HANDICAPS Captain’s message

Extract from the Rule of Play Sept 2017 Fellow Nomads
We are well into our calendar playing year having completed our first match
10. HANDICAPPING at Services Golf club.
(i) CLUB MONTHLY MEETINGS We had a super supported field from both members and guests, so thanks to
(a) A player shall not play off a NOMAD handicap higher than his current club all those who made the effort both ways.
handicap or 25. Although Services has been plagued by water deficiency due to some faulty
(b) There shall be three handicap divisions, namely: borehole pumps, the recent rains have given them enough water to present a
'A' Division - up to 8 nice playable track. Congratulations must go to our 3 division winners
'B' Division - 9 to 14 Steven Prost, Vic Williams and Christo de Waal in the A,B and C divisions
'C' Division - 15 to 25 respectively. The golf played was of a high standard and if this is indicative
The Executive of each Member Club shall be at liberty, at their of what we will see in 2018, then the competition will certainly be fierce.
discretion, to adjust the handicap parameters of the aforementioned At Prizegiving, I also announced the 21 players who will represent
handicapping divisions and the par for the course on which monthly Northerns at this years’ National tournament. I would like to congratulate
meetings are held (when it differs from the S.A.G.A. rating). them once again and wish them the best of luck in the dire circumstances
(c) Handicaps shall be based on a par of 30 and shall be adjusted after each that face them in the waterless Western Cape.
monthly meeting. In the event of a player scoring 2 above or below 30, no Our Andrew Mentis main game, was played at Copperleaf of the 4th Feb, and
adjustment to his handicap shall be made, but for every two points or part it was a corker. I would like to congratulate Nico for pulling off a great event
thereof thereafter, his handicap shall be adjusted by 1 stroke with the that saw 120 players taking to the field.
proviso that at no time shall his handicap be adjusted upwards by more than I am sure he will make some well-deserved profits to advance his charity for
two strokes. the Mamelodi Old Age Home.
(d) At a monthly meeting no Nomad shall play off a handicap greater than a Finally, I’m happy to announce that we have 9 new Prospective members
fixed amount below his club handicap, that being: who have signed up since December and all credit must go to the proposers
(1) In the case where there are three divisions for the playing year and Charleen who follows up with all our guests at the possibility of getting
(Zero) 0 below for Nomads handicaps in the A division of the day, them to sign up as new members. Well done !! Our February game will be
(One) 1 below for Nomads handicaps in the B division of the day held at the legendary Bronkies on the 18th, and I look forward to seeing you
and (Two) 2 below for Nomads handicaps fitting into the C division all there.
of the day; Until then,
100% of all players will be checked to establish they have correctly entered Happy Golfing.
their score and as per decision register note the following sanctions will Dave Peerless
apply. Yours in Nomads.
 Incorrect score less than actual score : written communication
 Incorrect score more than actual score: written warning 12 months 3
 Second offence in 12 months : Disciplinary Action and handicap penalty

adjustment
 Third offence in 12 months : Disciplinary Enquiry and possible expulsion

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Stevan Prost A Division Winner The Alter

Christo de Waal C Division Winner Ben Burger: Matchbox Winner 22 points NORTHERNS NOMADS NATIONAL
TEAM 2018
January Monthly Game Winners
Dave Peerless (Capt.), Emile Roux (JVC), Louis Kaber (Imm past Capt), Billy
Winner A Division: Stevan Prost 37 points 7 Handicap Bekker, Lester Aeraboe, Nico Minnie, Stevan Prost, Brendan Nunan, Stephen van
Winner B Division: der Merwe, Derek Tuchten, Erich Grutzmacher, Danie Jacobs, Nick Stolp, Gerrie
Stolp, Tim Hendon, Devan van Niekerek, Riaan Hattingh,
Winner C Division: Christo de Waal 38 Points 13 Handicap
Best 4 Ball Thank you to our Sponsors: Isuzu

Best Playing Pair

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Guests

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