DURBAN GOLF CLUB
Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2017
Introduction
On behalf of thePresident, Executive Members, the Committee, Co-opt Members andMembers, Durban Golf Clubextends its thanks and gratitude to MANCO for its maintenance and upkeep ofan ever-improving golf course.A special thanksto the staff of Manco for their commitment and dedication.
In running the Durban Golf Club,the Club has its daily challenges and we are fortunate to have dedicated members who attend monthly meetings and resolve issues relating to the smooth running of the Club under the Chairmanship of Mr K Dorasamy and Mr S Rampersad.
The Clubhouse continues to be extremely popular with members and public and has shown a profitable growth throughout the year.
Tournaments
The Tournament Committee plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the logistics of all Club tournaments are run smoothly.They must be applauded for an excellent job done in ensuring the financial and operational aspects of all tournaments were diligently executed.A special thanks to Deena for his unconditional commitment and dedication to his duties in ensuring the smooth running of all Tournaments.However some members do still falter in not arriving on time or not at all without any notification.This irresponsible attitude results in last minute changes to draws thereby causing confusion and unpleasantness amongst members.Members are urged to be more co-operative as measures are in place to penalise defaulters.
We acknowledge and thank the following outside sponsors Pradip Popat (SAB&T DURBAN), Vijen Singh (Monsha Logistics), Ray Bechoo (Major Money),Pro Shop, Coca Cola Beverages SA, Sanlam Cancer Challenge,Sham Memorial and Trophies and Engravers.
Awards
The following members received awards in the various catagories:
- Club Champion:Vivek Singh
- Golfer of the year:Vivek Singh
- Most improved golfer:Ajay Girdhurlaal
- Most promising golfer: Goodness Moyana
- Most active senior golfer:Alan Jibodh
- Winner Most Monthly MugsAlan JibodhRajen Girdhurlaal
Match Play
A Division / B Division / C Division / D Division1 / VIVEK SINGH / FAROUK KHAN / HEETESH BHOOLA / RUSH MKHIZE
2 / ELVIS MOYANA / RAJ HURRIPARSAD / NAREN SURJUPROSAD / SAGIE GOVENDER
3 / THEMBA KAUNDA / MIKE SEKOBOANE / ASHWIN SINGH / ALAN JIBODH
4 / MUZI KHUMALO / THEEGAN GOVENDER / SUNNY CHETTY / IVAN BHARATH
Doubles Match Play
1 / RAJEN GIRDHURLAAL / AJAY GIRDHURLAAL2 / ASHWIN SINGH / HAROLD GOVEIA
3 / PREM SINGH / WENZEL SINGH
4 / VIVEK SINGH / KESHLIN BIJOU
League
Durban Golf Club fieldedan Aand Allerton League teams in 2017.
Membership
Honorary members14
Senior members33
Full members 275
Country members30
Lady members2
Junior members5
Handicaps
Some members are still not entering their scores and are urged to do so immediately after a game as non-entry of a score will lead to the recording of a par round for the game played as well as possible disciplinary action.
Junior Development
Coaching activities were conducted every Saturday by Babs Govender.
Treasurers Report
Enclosed is the 2017audited financial report.
Greens
There has been noted improvement in the overall condition of the course over the past year. We are grateful to the members of the Management Company and our green keeper, Henry Cele for the improvements and for the general upkeep of the course.
Records
The records of the Durban Golf Club tournaments and the relevant statistics for 2017are as follows:
Tournaments
No of Tournaments49
Total No. of Participants2726 (2984 in 2016)
Average per Tournament55.63% (58.5 in 2016)
Acknowledgements
The committee places on record it’s sincere thanks and appreciation to:
- The President, Mr K Dorasamy
- All Sponsors of tournaments
- All members for their support.