Status of the game at Ruimsig and other next games

Hi Champ & Gentlemen!!

As you know the situation of Randpark on the 30^th July 2006 prompted us to phone all the remaining courses to increase the number from 24 to 32. I have now received responses from all the Courses that we still have to play and the results are as follows:

The following courses have agreed to increase the number to 32.

1. Killarny GC on the 3^rd September 2006
2. Reading GC on the 15^th October 2006
3. Silver Lakes GC on the 12^th November 2006
4. Royal JHB East GC on the 26^th November 2006

The following Courses can not increase the number from 24 due to the fact that they are fully booked on those days.

1. Roodepoort GC (Ruimsig) on 27^th August 2006
2. Zwartkop GC on the 17^th September 2006
3. Woodhill CC on the 3^rd December 2006.

NB: Therefore, this means that on this Sunday at Ruimsig ONLY 24 PLAYERS will be allowed to play.

The following members had confirmed by 14h00 today for this game.

Qhena; Mmifi; Tshabalala; Phungo; Zeth; Victor; Robby; Ntlai; Percy; Thomas Kikine (Trialist); Sobantu; Dwinkie; Champ; Alf; Thabo; Mike; Moss; City; Vuli; Zainul and Mokhine.

There are only 3 places left and these will be filled on “First Come First Serve Basis”.

NB: For the people that have confirmed, it means that you can’t pool out now because then the club will have to pay for your Green Fees still.

Best regards,

Thomas Qhena.

Club Captain.

Bangkok & KL - Updated Itinerary - 28th August 2006

UPDATED ITINERARY (28 AUGUST 2006)
BANGKOK & KUALA LUMPUR


DECEMBER 2006


Friday 8 12h00 Meet at Johannesburg International Airport International Departures – Malaysia Airlines check in desk.
14h45 Depart Johannesburg on flight MH 204 for Kuala Lumpur.
(Economy and Business class airfare Johannesburg/Kuala Lumpur included)

Saturday 9 06h45 Arrive Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
A short time for relaxation (and great shopping) at this excellent airport.
10h00 Depart on flight MH 784 to Bangkok.
11h05 Arrive Bangkok International Airport and transfer to the Amari Watergate Hotel.
This wonderful hotel is situated in the heart of the city –with the sky train close by, Pratunam market and THE computer plaza over the road, and within easy walking distance of all the major attractions of this “City of the Angels” you are all set to relax or “shop till you drop”.
(TIME TO BE ADVISED – PLEASE CONSULT AMBASSADORS NOTICE BOARD IN THE LOBBY)
This evening enjoy a Welcome Cocktail Party to meet your fellow guests and to enjoy a short “briefing session” to make the forthcoming days easy.
Overnight Amari Watergate Hotel.
(Economy class airfare Kuala Lumpur/Bangkok, Transfer airport/hotel, cocktail party and accommodation included)
Sunday 10 Breakfast
This morning transfer to the magnificent ALPINE golf course – home to Tiger’s amazing win at the Johnnie Walker Classic. After 18 holes of championship golf return to the hotel.
Non Golfers – Shopping/relaxation. Please ask at our hospitality desk in the lobby of the hotel should you require any assistance – we KNOW the best places to shop and visit!!
(Breakfast, transfers to and from golf club,green fees and buggy fees, (non golfers at leisure)and accommodation included)

Monday 11 Breakfast
(entire group) This morning enjoy a tour of Thailand’s most beautiful attraction – The Grand Palace. Visit the most important temple in Thailand – The Temple of the Emerald Buddha and marvel at the beautiful architecture, the customs, the culture and magnificent paintings and furniture. Return to the hotel.
16h00 –GOLFERS - transfer to Maung Ake Vista golf course or President Golf Course on the outskirts of the city to enjoy the unique experience of Night Golf – play this challenging course under floodlights and master the tricky greens in the cool of the evening.
(Breakfast, half day tour to the Grand Palace,GOLFERS -transfers to and from night golf, green fees and buggy fees and accommodation included)

Tuesday 12 Breakfast
GOLFERS - Transfer to the famous Bangkok Golf Club. Enjoy 18 holes of championship golf at this beautiful course (challenge the “island green” on the 2nd) after which return to the hotel around 14h00.

Non-Golfers – optional tour to the Floating Markets.


19h00 (Entire group) Transfer from the hotel to the Chaoprayya River to enjoy a dinner cruise on the “River of Kings”.
Prize giving for The Order of Merit will be held during the evening.
Overnight Amari Watergate Hotel
(Breakfast, transfers to and from the golf course, green fees and buggy fees, transfers to and from jetty, Dinner Cruise and accommodation included)

Wednesday 13 Breakfast
09h15 - Transfer to the airport for your short flight to Kuala Lumpur.
12h00 Depart Bangkok on flight MH 785 for Kuala Lumpur
15h05 Arrive Kuala Lumpur and transfer to your hotel – The Crowne Plaza Mutiara, set in the Bukit Bintang area – close to all the shopping, entertainment areas and the world famous Petronas Towers.
At leisure to explore this beautiful city.
Overnight Crowne Plaza Mutiara Hotel
(Breakfast, transfers and accommodation included)

Thursday 14 Breakfast
Golfers : The highlight of your golfing experience.
Transfer to The Mines Golf Course. This “invitation only” course is a challenge for both low and high handicappers – previously home to the Malaysian Open, The Johnny Walker Classic and many other PGA Tour sanctioned events, this is a truly great experience.
Non golfers : Enjoy a half day tour of the city of Kuala Lumpur – marvel at the “old and the new” side by side. A photo opportunity at the King’s Palace. View Merdaka Square with its historical buildings, the beautiful Mosque, and, many other beautiful sights. Visit a handicraft centre to learn how batik is made and painted.
Return to the hotel
19h00 – (entire group) transfer to enjoy a Malaysian Evening with traditional Malaysian food and a cultural show.
This evening – prize giving for THE CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS – may the best golfer win !
Return to hotel after dinner and prize giving.
Overnight Crowne Plaza Mutiara Hotel.
(Breakfast, transfers to and from the Mines Club, green fees, transfers to and from restaurant/hotel and accommodation included)

Friday 15 Breakfast
Today at leisure for the whole group.
Why not take optional tours to visit some of the beautiful areas or this afternoon take a tour to the Mangrove Swamps to witness a truly amazing spectacle – the jungle lit up with thousands of lights from the fireflies.
If you wish why not (from around 17h00) visit Chinatown for shopping for all those amazing “designer” articles!!
Overnight Crowne Plaza Mutiara Hotel.
(Breakfast and accommodation included)
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Saturday 16 Breakfast
Time for all the “last minute” shopping or relaxing or optional game of golf
21h00 – Transfer to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for your departure flight to South Africa
(Breakfast, Transfer Hotel/KLIA included)

Sunday 17 01h05 – Depart Kuala Lumpur on flight MH 201 for Johannesburg
05h40 – Arrive Johannesburg International Airport.
(Economy class airfare Kuala Lumpur/Johannesburg included)

New System for Game Bookings & Payments : 24th August 2006

Hi Champ & Gentlemen!!

We have thought of looking at various ways that can simplify processes within the club in relation to our games. This is what we want to implement with immediate effect starting from this weekend’s game at Ruimsig.

We will remind and notify you of the next game way ahead of time.
Deadline for confirmations will always be at least “3 Working Days” before the game.
All members who have confirmed will then be expected to Deposit their Green Fees into the Ambassadors Bank Account.
Then fax the proof of payment to the Captain before closure of business on Friday before the game.
Only those members who have paid their green fees and had faxed proof of payment to the Captain will be eligible to play.
On Friday morning the Captain will then send out the Pairings of the fourballs with Tee off times, etc.

NB: Then, (a) if you have not confirmed you will NOT be on the pairings, (b) if you have confirmed but did not pay green fees + fax proof to Captain you may not play, (c) if you did not confirm and you show up on Sunday at the game you will not be allowed to play, (d) if you confirm and not show up on Sunday for the game you forfeit your green fees and you get penalized. (CHECK THE CLUB RULES)

Reasons for the above changes are:

To minimize the admin work on the course.
To reduce or minimize the cash handling at the course
Some courses have and others are moving towards a cashless environment.
To allow members to arrive closer to their Tee off times as opposed to now where you arrive 45 – 60 minutes before your tee off time.

Lady and gentlemen, this is a very easy and simple process. If we can be disciplined and responsible enough to make it work, it will work.

So, here we go and let’s start right now. All those members who are playing at Ruimsig please deposit your green fees (R150.00) into the Club’s Account ASAP and fax me your proof of payment by no later than 12h00 tomorrow Friday 25th August 2006. My fax number is shown here below. The Club’s Account Number is:

Account name: Ambassadors Golf Club
Bank: Standard
Branch: Sandton
Branch code: 009205
Acc No: 428088368

YOUR COOPERATION WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED IN THIS REGARD.

Best regards,
Thomas Qhena.
Club Captain

Next Game Notification - Killarney : 3rd Sept 2006

Hi Champ & Gentlemen!!

Our next game is as follows:

VENUE: Killarney Golf Club

DATE: 3rd September 2006

TEE OFF TIME: 11h11 (Specific times will be sent to you with the Pairings the Friday before the game)

FORMAT: IPS

GREEN FEES: R170.00

UNIFORM: Maroon (Cutter & Buck) Shirt; Khaki Pants; Black Cap; Red Jacket and any colour of golf shoes.

NB: CONFIRMATIONS:

· We have managed to increase the number to 32 players for this game.
· Please confirm by Wednesday 30th August 2006 before 13h00 Sharp.
· Once I have confirmed that you are on the list then you will have to deposit your green fees (R170.00) into the Club’s Account.
· Then fax / email me your proof of payment.
· On Friday morning 31st August 2006 I will then send out the pairings.

I thank you in advance for your cooperation in making Ambassadors a dynamic, effective, efficient and well run & managed club.

Best regards,
Thomas Qhena.
Club Captain.

The Game at Killarney - 3rd September 2006

Hi Champ & Gentlemen!!

The abovementioned game (Killarney - 3rd September 2006) is for 32 players as previously communicated to you on Friday 25th to be precise. As at 14h00 today 16 members had confirmed already for this game. So effectively there are 16 spots left and therefore please make your move.

Those who have confirmed please deposit your R170.00 into the Club’s Account before 13h00 on Wednesday 30th August 2006 as follows: For reference purposes, please use your first name, initial of your surname and the name of the course like this;
Thomas Q – Killarney. This is to help the Treasurer to be able to do the recon easily from the bank statement. PLEASE email / fax me your proof of payment soon after paying.

As indicated last week once I have 32 players confirmed I will then send out the pairings on Friday morning.

I anxiously await your confirmations before it is too late.

Best regards,
Thomas Qhena.
Club Captain.

Update Eastern Mosaic - Mon 28th August 2006

Dear World traveler,

Welcome to the ‘Eastern Mosaic”. The count down has just begun.

If you have not arranged with your sister, mother, mother in law, aunt, grandma, 1st ex husband/wife, you better do it now. Arrange what? They will have to take care of the kids from 08th to 17th December 2006. Why? You are going to have fun. Why? You earned it. Where? Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur.

I know some of you have not been away for some time due to business commitments and some, the kids. So don’t feel guilty, you deserve it. To refresh your memory, I have attached the itinerary so that you can start planning how much you want spend. Whose money? Who cares? As long as you have the credit card and your signature is authorized, then you are just fine. Whatever you do, be generous to yourself. Remember this is for you.

Most important
Please make sure that all outstanding amounts are paid in by end of September if the deposit paid is less than 50% of the total cost of travel. If however, you have paid more than that already, then the balance may only be paid in by end of October 2006.

Hancadri and Jan are standing by to tidy up some outstanding issues. Call now. 012 665 1398 or e-mail Hancadri@mweb.co.za or jjan@mweb.co.za

Regards – for now

Mmifi Molapo
PRO

Order of Merit after Ruimsig - Covering Note

The Champ & Members,

Roodeport

Roodeport or Ruimsig as the locals fondly call it was not as friendly as they may want you to believe for some of us at least. For Thabo and Moss the picture was very different. They both tied for the 1st place with brilliant 74’s. Gents, I take my hat off to you. This performance moves Thabo 5 places to the 4th place on his own. Keep the flag high for the double digit handicappers. Sadly you may not be an 11 for much longer. But hey, we salute you.

After an outstanding and steady golf for 13 solid holes, disaster struck on the short par three 5th. The first tee shot went to drink, the second was still thirsty, the third got into the thick stuff and was unplayable. In the end we both simultaneously declared a nine (9). Oh… that hurt. I know it because I was the marker. Yes that’s golf. It will test your character. The gentleman was peaceful after all that drama. Yes, he is a tough guy.

Let’s continue to have fun.

PRO