The coming month of May brings excitement always in the Club as the most awaited tournament of the year THE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS is played in this month and the late rains were most welcome as they improved the conditions of the course.
Sponsorship
Players you are being urged to show courtesy to the sponsors by attending Prize Giving.
New Members
The Club continues to attract new members every month and that is a great sign of a better future for us. Below are the new members who recently joined us.
Golf Tip
Many golfers do not know that putting is the key.
If you are having a bad day and you are able to putt,
You can still win the game.
– David Frost
New Development
The Club has acquired a new Toro Ride Own Mower that will improve the mowing conditions on the golf course.
PRO SHOP
New Rhode Island Golf Shirts $40.00 each.
With and without Chapman Logos.
- We have ordered new Srixon range balls but Srixon in SA are currently out of stock at the moment, new stocks are expected in May. Our apologies.
- Good luck to all members playing in the Chapman Golf Club Championships. Put in some time at the range to prepare for the champs!!!!!
CHAPMAN LADIES GOLF
News from the Lady Captain
On the 27th-31stof March Danielle Bekker, Emily Jones and Margaret Nyamukondiwa were selected by the ZLGU to represent Zimbabwe in the 23rd Annual Africa Junior Golf Team Championship held at Royal Harare Golf Club. There were four girls U19 teams participating including South Africa, Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Danielle was selected to be the team Captain. The winning girl team would go forward to play the World Junior Team Championships in Japan. South Africa sent a very strong team who were formidable opponents – their top player Kajal Mistry beat the course record of 70 set by Michelle Burmeister in 1999 by shooting 69 on Tuesday 28th MARCH – AND THEN BEAT HER OWN RECORD ON Thursday 30th March by shooting 67.
Our girls came second in the team event and fought hard. Nonetheless they were proud to beat Kenya and Zambia convincingly although sadly nowhere near good enough to challenge the South African girls.
On the 4th -7th of April Emily Jones and Danielle Bekker were representing Zimbabwe Ladies in Lesotho where they competed against South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia and Botswana in the Regional All Africa Challenge Trophy. Zimbabwe ended in the 2nd place to South Africa.
Future Fixtures
- 7 May- Danielle and Emily will be playing in the Gauteng Junior Open at Johannesburg County Club.
- End of May Danielle will participate in the European Junior Open in Scotland.
The ladies Club Championships will be on the 13th and 14th of May. All lady golfers are encouraged to play.
SPECIAL THANKS & MOMENTS
The month of April was just an exciting and happy month, to some the month of commitment and love. Two of our members had their beautiful wedding ceremonies and celebrations here at the Club.
Mr Nyasha and Mrs Sicelo Munyambo
Mr and Mrs Mutogo
EXTERNAL RESULTS
A League – Chapman 2, Royal 4
B League – Chapman 3, Police 3
The Chapman ‘A’ Team of Rasheed Mohamed, David Amm, Tafara Mpofu and Tafadzwa Nyamukondiwa displaying their PRIZES won at Julius Robinson Tournament Played at Wingate. They were Runner UPs.
Next Fixtures
A League – Chapman vs B/Brooke @ Warren
B LeagueChapman vs Ruwa @B/Brooke
Both matches will be played on the 28th of May 2017.
Kindly note, players who wish to represent the Club please contact the following League Captains:
De Oliveira H – chips@alpha.co.zw
Chakanyuka E – edchak@hotmail.com
MONTHLY MEDAL SPONSORED BY CBZ BANK
The winners are:
Championship Division 0-6 h/caps
Runner Up: J Musukah/c 6nett 87
Winner: L Clever h/c 2 nett 73
Division B 7-12 h/caps
Runner Up: S Sibanda h/c 7 nett 77
Winner RVash/c 10nett 75
Division C 13-18 h/caps
Runner Up:F Machekah/c 17 also onnett 71
Winner: B Gulab h/c 13 nett 71 c/out
Division D 19-24 h/caps
Runner Up: SWadi h/c 20 nett 70
Winner: APGulabh/c 19nett69
INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD SPONSORED BY NICOZ DIAMOND
Winner : S Frampton h/c15 on 44 pts
R/up : AP Gulab h/c 19 on 42
3rd : H Deolivera h/c 20 on 40 pts
4th : V Patel h/c 13 on 40 pts
POSB Mega Medal Results
Winner : R Mubaiwa h/c 24 nett 71
R/up : K Shutt h/c 15also on nett 71
3rd : P Ndhlovu h/c 24 on nett 72
4th : RS Naik h/c 16 nett 72
IMPORTANT MESSAGES
- The Club is now selling Zol internet vouchers. These are available at the Front Office.
- Members are reminded to handle club property with care i.e. changing rooms’ equipment, towels, showers, sauna and any other club property you make use of.
- Please note lockers are Club property for rental at $40.00 per annum. Rent a locker and safe guard your valuables.
- All members are advised to pay their outstanding subs fees before the end of April, swipe cards for those with outstanding fees will remain blocked.
- Members are urged to update their email addresses in order for them to receive important club updates. We have reserved one telephone number 04 747969 for members incoming calls only and cell phone numbers 078 4014414 for accounts office and for the reception 0718 194 081.
- Let us keep our Club environment clean by placing litter in the bins provided on the course and around the Club house.
Compiled by:
Tabeth Zvidzwa