Serengeti Echoes 19 April 2012

Golf Club Newsflash

Message from Golf Management

As we approach our fourth winter, since opening in June 2009, we can only appreciate the many successes that we have enjoyed, growing from strength to strength in establishing ourselves as a desirable and sought after golfing destination. This is particularly apparent in the phenomenal growth of memberships and increasing demand for corporate golf days. We have developed relationships with many large corporate businesses who have identified us as an ideal venue to host their clients, returning year after year. Audi SA is one such client, who booked our facility for the month to host conferences and launch their new Q3 and A4 vehicles. Thank you to all the members for supporting the Masters weekend. The Weekend started off with a Champions Dinner on Thursday where Graham vd Berg ( 2011 Club Champion ) hosted a wonderful evening filled with great food and company. The par 3 Challenge delivered the best turnout yet with 76 players participating for the honour of being the par 3 champion of 2012. Slade Fick walked away with the honours with 21 points and with that the curse of the Par 3 competition. For those who do not know the curse , no players at the Masters has ever won the par 3 challenge and the Masters Tournament in the same year. Our Saturday field for the Masters tournament had 43 participants and a big thank you goes out to all the players for their support. Congratulations to the winners; Hennie van Aardweg, Richard Pretorius, Clive Miller and Gustav Botes (see following page for scores) The Masters marked the first Major of the year in the Jack Nicklaus Champion of Champions event whereby the winner of each Major tournament will be invited to play in a team event against all the other Jack Nicklaus Courses in the country. The team of 4 will represent Serengeti at Pecanwood this year at the end of the year. We look forward to the US Open which will be played on the 16th of June 2012. This newsflash addresses some issues and queries which have recently been raised. These include: 1) Contact telephone numbers. Golf Clubhouse reception: 011 552 7200 / Golf Bookings: 011 552 7207 / Estate Management Office: 011 552 7000

2) Shuttle service. The clubhouse reception can arrange transportation on your behalf. We contact an outside shuttle

service to arrange transfers and the client then settles the cost directly with the service provider.

3) Supervision of children at the clubhouse. Please note that, unless under the care of the Kids Zone, young children must be accompanied by their parents when visiting the Club for reasons including safety. Please also note that no children under the age of 16 may access or utilise the fitness centre without adult supervision

4) Kids Zone. Supervised entertainment for children is provided during all internal events. A set cost of R50 is

applicable per child, irrespective of the duration of their stay. 5) Friday Evenings at the Deck. The restaurant will be offering two special curry meal options at the Deck on Friday

evenings. The Lucky Draw and entertainment continues on Friday evenings, with the current prize of R7000 in clubhouse spend “up for graps” ! Only winners in attendance may claim their prize.

6) Golf Club rules for play. Please respect our rules on the course. These include raking of bunkers, reparing of pitch marks, respecting the course marshals and maintaining pace of play.

7) Alcohol on the course. Please do not abuse the privilege of taking alcohol onto the course. This problem is currently being monitored, and if necessary we may need to remove the privilege.

8) Cart paths. • Cart paths which are out of bounds during golf operational times, include those on the golf course as well

as cart paths surrounding the clubhouse. These cart paths are only for golfers and operational golf staff • Cart paths are available to home owners and members for leisure purposes (eg walking and jogging) only

outside of golf operational times. • A notice board, situated in front of the Proshop, indicates which holes ( ie cart paths) are available for

leisure purposes and from what time. Alternatively contact the Proshop on 011 552 7200 for this information.

• For safety reasons, please do not access and use the course cart paths during golf operational times. When it is permissible to use the paths, please travel in the direction of play (travelling against the traffic flow can cause an accident)

Please note that this information may be found in the Golf Club Information Booklet which is available on the Serengeti Portal and website or a printed copy can be obtained from Francis Keyter (francis@serengeti.co.za)

UPCOMING EVENTS

29 April - Mixed Open. Please note that the Kids Zone service will be available on this day (Contact Natalie at 011 552 7200 or natalie@serengeti.co.za) 4 May- Sundowners. Please contact the Proshop on 011 552 7200 to book for the 9hole monthly Sundowner 4 May Members Inductions ( these are compulsory for new members but all members are welcome. This takes place the first Friday of every month) Please contact Natalie at 011 552 7200 or natalie@serengeti.co.za 26 May Boetjies vs Souties (invitation to be distributed) Please contact Jenene at jenene@serengeti.co.za for enquiries. May – October “Feel like a Pro” Cutter & Buck Tournament. For details contact Jenene at jenene@serengeti.co.za

GOLF EVENTS NON GOLF EVENTS 13 May Mothers Day Buffet Lunch (invitation to follow). Please contact events@serengeti.co.za to book your table. Moms will be treated to mini spa treatments 18 May Ernie Els Wine Dinner in Restaurant E18hteeen (invitation to follow) 28 July Serengeti Winter Market. Please contact Francis on 011 552 7200 or at francis@serengeti.co.za should you be interested in hosting a stall .

To the winners of the MASTERS TOURNAMENT: Hennie van Aardweg – 38pts Richard Pretorius – 37 pts Clive Miller – 36pts o.c.o Gustav Botes – 36 pts

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations once again to 11 year old Jayden Schaper for outstanding achievement in golf. He was one of three nominees for the Ekurhuleni Junior Sportsman of the Year award, on the 23March held at Emperors Palace

PROSHOP NEWS We invite you to the shop to view the latest Ian Poulter range from Europe, as well as our elegant new coaster sets

We say farewell to Kyle from the Proshop and wish him all the best. Kyle has been with us since opening!