Bellville Classic
Only a week to go before you miss the early bird special of R3400!!
Make sure your booking is made and you don't miss out.
You can almost feel the excitement radiating off the walls of Bellville Golf Club while we are busy organizing this year's Bellville Classic.
We aim to make this year's classic the best one we have had, so please do not miss out on being part of the event of the year!
The Bellville Classic will take place on the 9th of November 2019.
We only have limited slots available, so pick up that phone and call the office to book your 4ball now! |
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New Changes to the Handicap System
Dear members
Please note the following changes to the Handicap system as of the 1st of October 2019.
1. 24 hours to enter a score before receiving a penalty
The time frame for entering a score before incurring a penalty has been reduced from 72 hours to 24 hours. Failure to enter a score within 24 hours (from 23h00 on the day of the round) will result in a penalty and the late score entered will be adjusted to the lowest differential in the player’s last 20.
2. Average of the best 8 of the last 20 Score Differentials
Your Handicap Index calculation will be based on the average of your best 8 Score Differentials from your last 20 scores, with no further adjustment. All Handicap Indexes will be recalculated overnight on the 30th of September 2019. The impact will be different for each golfer, so your Handicap Index on 1 October 2019 might be slightly higher or lower than your current Handicap Index, due to the combination of the average of the best 8 of the last 20 scores and the dropping of the 0.96 multiplier.
3. Maximum Score allowed on a hole changes to Net Double Bogey
When entering your score for Handicap purposes, the maximum score allowed, and what you have to record for a hole where you ‘ring out’, is a Net Double Bogey (Net Two Over Par or Zero Stableford Points – as shown in the table below).
4. 9-Hole Course Handicap
When playing nine holes you must use your 9-hole Course Handicap based on the nine holes you elect to play. This 9-hole Course Handicap can be looked up on a chart at the club or on the HNA App.
5. 9-Hole scores and incomplete rounds
If you have played between 9 holes and 13 holes, you must enter a 9-hole score. If you have played 14 holes or more, you must enter your Adjusted Gross Score for the holes played and add par plus any Handicap Strokes you are entitled to for the remaining unplayed holes, based on your Course Handicap. Enter this Adjusted Gross Score as an 18-hole score.
The 9-hole calculation will automatically be completed by the system by taking your Gross Score for the 9 holes you played, adding par for the second nine, plus your handicap strokes for these 9 holes, plus 1 additional stroke. This Gross Score will then be used to calculate a differential in the same way as an 18-hole score.
6. Holes not completed – most likely score
Where possible, players should always putt out and complete the hole. If, however, you do not finish a hole and you are on the green and within 1.5 metres of the hole, record 1 extra shot. If you are between 1.5 metres and 20 metres from the hole, record 2 or 3 strokes, depending on the difficulty of the green and the player’s ability. If you are more than 20 metres, then add 3 or 4 strokes, depending on the difficulty of the green and player’s ability.
7. Golfers are required to ensure a round is Registered / Opened before playing and before entering a score
Golfers need to ensure a round is opened / registered on the system before they play. The clubs are encouraged to open all rounds (including those for affiliated visitors) on the club systems or terminals. If, however, the club does not open the round prior to play, the golfer must open a round on his/her HNA phone app or on the Handicap Terminal before play. (This option will be available on the App and Terminal from October 1).
A score may not be entered without opening a round. Any score entered for which the round was opened only after completion of the round will be flagged in the system for possible investigation by your Club Handicap Committee. All valid rounds (see section 5.6 of the GolfRSA Rules for invalid rounds), played with a marker and under the Rules of Golf, must be entered on the system. This now includes all Match Play scores.
8. The exceptional score will be changed to
If a player’s score differential is 7 to 9.9 shots below their Handicap Index, their Handicap Index will be reduced by 1 shot. If a player’s score differential is 10 or more shots below their Handicap Index, their Handicap Index will be reduced by 2 shots.
9. The maximum Handicap Index will change to 54 for men and women |
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Message form Golf RSA
Dear Members We have received a notice from Golf RSA There have been some unfortunate miscommunications, as well as some misconceptions, relating to the implementation requirements of the World Handicap System. In simple terms, while preferred lies are discouraged, a club may implement preferred lies if they have good reason to do so, as outlined in the attached document. In our country, this could happen quite frequently, especially in some of our outlying areas, or where dry and hot weather conditions play such a big role. So, in a nutshell, a club can have preferred lies but it should not appear as a permanent fixture on their scorecard. Please take note of the below documents should you wish to read more about this: Preferred Lies - Golf RSAPreferred Lies CEO - Golf RSA |
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Par 3 Challange
Due to the inclement weather condition expected for Friday 25 October 2019, we have decided to postpone the Par 3 Challenge scheduled for tomorrow.
We have moved to event to Friday 06 December 2019.
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Hark Haze
Postponed until the 24th of January 2020.
Mark Haze has contacted us as he, unfortunately, has to postpone Saturday’s show due to a fairly serious back injury.
Please keep your eyes open for the upcoming event and tell all your friends and family.
We will love to see you all at the golf club for this event!
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| News from WPG
Western Province Golf is proud to announce the team to represent the Union for the 2019 Junior IPT. The event will be hosted by Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa from 9 – 13 December 2019. Team: Ayden Senger – Durbanville Golf Club
Chris Gutuza – King David Mowbray Golf Club
Francois Cilliers – Strand Golf Club Driving Range and Putt-Putt Course
Jack Buchanan – Milnerton Golf Club
Keyan Loubser – Bellville Golf Club
Louis Loubser Jnr – Durbanville Golf Club
Sean Cronje – Durbanville Golf Club
Tyran Snyders – Durbanville Golf Club Sam Simpson (Bellville Golf Club) was not considered for selection due to him playing in the Junior Presidents Cup in Australia at the same time. Well done to Tyran Snyders on his selection as Team Captain.
Bellville Golf Club is extremely proud and wishes the entire team the best of luck. 
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Booking System
Dear Members
The new booking system has arrived!
We are pleased to inform you that you can now resister on the new Club Master booking system.
The system is LIVE !!
Follow the steps below to register on the site & app.
How to register on the site:
1. Open the site http://www.teesheet.co.za
2. Go to the "Member Sign In" section on the right hand side of the screen.
3. Select your Golf Club from the list of available clubs.
4. Type in your South African ID number that the club has on record for you. This is not your SAGA number it is your South African Citizen ID number as it appears in your green ID book. For foreign members this will be your Passport Number the club has on record of you.
5. Click on the "Sign In" button. It will give an error and then you can click on the "Send me my Password".
6. Your password will be sent to you via email.
7. Enter your Password on the sight and click "Log In"  Once signed in, the portal menu will appear in the right hand side of the screen.
Follow the link below that will explain the different functions on the site.
DOWNLOAD PORTAL MANUAL
Mobile App.
1. DOWNLOADING THE APP
a. For Android phones, go to the Google Play Store and search for Clubmaster. The Clubmaster Member Portal APP will be displayed in the list of available APPS. Click on the APP link on the screen to be directed to the install section.
b. For Apple devices go to the APP store and search for Clubmaster
c. Click on the Install button
2. REGISTER FOR THE ONLINE PORTAL
To make use of the APP you must first register and receive your password. If you are a current user of the www.teesheet.co.za site you do not need to register again and will use the same ID and password you make use of on the website and can skip the steps to get your password.
3. LINK YOUR MOBILE APP TO YOUR CLUB ONCE REGISTERED FOR THE ONLINE PORTAL
Once you have registered and received your password, you can register your APP with your club.
a. Click on the hamburger menu in the top left corner of your mobile device to open the Menu Screen
b. Click on “Link Your Club Portal” On the link screen you select your golf club, enter your ID number as well as the password that was mailed to you.
c. Click on register to complete your registration. A message will confirm your registration
Congratulations. You have now registered your APP and are ready to explore and use all the added functionality that the APP provides club members.
Follow the link below that will explain the different functions on the App.
DOWNLOAD APP MANUAL
If you have have any problems registering, do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for your understanding & patience throughout the changing of systems. |
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 Bellville Golf Club would like to welcome all our new members Jan Hendrik du Plessis Christiaan du Plessis Sebastiaan du Pleassis Stephan Brink Reinier Ehlers |
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Upcoming Club Competitions
October
Sat, 26th – Combined Stableford (Sponsored by Dros Okavango)
Wed, 30th – 4 BBB Bogey Plus
November
Sat, 2nd - Single Stableford
Wed, 6th – Gerald Smith Memorial Golf Day
Sat, 9th – Bellville Classic
Wed, 13th - Combined Stableford
Sat, 16th – Better Ball Medal (Sponsored by Unique Premium Beverages)
Wed, 20th – 4BBB Stableford (Sponsored by Bond Gallery & Fampak)
Sat, 23rd – 4Ball Alliance
Wed, 27th – 4BBB Bogey Plus
Sat, 30th – 4BBB Stableford (Sponsored by Dros Okavango) |
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| Upcoming Events
October
27.10.2019 TUFF Golf Day
November
04.10.2019 Senior Classic
06.10.2019 Gerald Smith Memorial Day
07.10.2019 Hoërskool Bellville
08.10.2019 AAAMSA
09.10.2019 Bellville Classic
Please contact us should you wish to participate in any of these golf days.
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| Birthdays
Congratulations and we hope you all have a swinging year.
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| Rule of the week
Playing Ball out of bunker
A ball is in a bunker when any part of the ball: - Touches sand on the ground inside the edge of the bunker, or
- Is inside the edge of the bunker
- Resting on the ground where sand normally would be (such as where sand was blown or washed away by wind or water)
- In or on a loose impediment, movable obstructions, abnormal course, condition or integral object that touches sand in the bunker or is on ground where sand normally would be.
If a ball lies on soil or grass or other growing or attached natural objects inside the edge of the bunker without touching any sand, the ball is not in the bunker. If part of the ball is both in a bunker and in another area of the course,
Playing ball in the bunker
Removing Loose Impediments and Movable Obstructions Before playing a ball in a bunker, a player may remove loose impediments. This includes any reasonable touching or movement of the sand in the bunker that happens while doing so.
Restrictions on Touching Sand in Bunker (B1) When Touching Sand Results in Penalty. Before making a stroke at a ball in a bunker, a player must not: Deliberately touch sand in the bunker with a hand, club, rake or other object to test the condition of the sand to learn information for the next stroke. |
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The Bellville Team
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