The Role of the Members' Committee

What is it: A committee of members of Tall Pines Golf Club

Who are its members:

Terry Murray
Chairman: Club Captain - Tony Cox
Secretary: Bill Allwood
Treasurer: Richard Fox
Vice Captain: Alan Price
Lady Captain: Joyce Forrester
Seniors Captain: Alan House
Handicap & Competitions Secretary: Jim Hobday
Social Secretary: Phil Taylor
and two members: Paul Lewis and Sue Freestone


What is it's purpose:
To act as a liaison between the members and the Proprietors
of the Club and to govern the members of the Club in
accordance with the Club Rules and to receive, manage and
utilise income in promoting the activities of the Club for the
benefit of the membership as a whole.


What is the source of it's income:
That generated from Social events, Club competitions and
any other sources considered within its terms of office.


Why support social events:
The level of support that Social events receive directly affects
the income generated and the number of improvements to
member’s facilities.



Your support of the Committee and of the social events planned is important and we look forward to seeing you at these events and to enjoying your company

Forthcoming Social Events: Diary Dates

Friday, 6th November
Quiz Night


Not a test of your IQ but a fun evening of general knowledge
with prizes and supper to follow.


Contact: Bill Allwood


Friday, 20th November
Seniors Dinner


The annual awards evening, good company, good food and
the opportunity to congratulate the trophy winners.


Contact: Alan House / Dev Clutterbuck


Wednesday, 2nd December
Wine & Cheese Evening


"Try before you buy" - a great selection of wines to try,
and buy for Christmas, at competive pricess


Contact: Phil Taylor / Mark Wait


Saturday, 12th December
Club Presentation Evening


Not just for the competition winners but an opportunity for all
Club members to enjoy a great dinner and to recognise
the successes of the past year.


Contact: Terry Murray


Saturday, 23rd January
Supper Club


Post Christmas blues? Lift them with dinner with friends

Contact: Phil Taylor / Mark Wait


March 5th
Race Night


Fancy your chances at picking a winner at this filmed race
evening? Opportunities to become a winning owner or to bet
on the tote – fun for all and supper too.


Contact: Bill Allwood


Saturday 20th March
Club Captain’s Evening


Join Tony for dinner with a themed “flavour”. Not only a culinary
experience but much, much more!


Contact: Tony Cox/Phil Taylor


Details of each event will be published in due course but in the meantime
please raise any queries with the named contacts.

Any suggestions for future events will always be welcomed and these should be addressed to
Phil Taylor; tel. 01275 462195, email: taymoor.backwell@virgin.net

Stragglers Team Is Back Up And Running

The Tall Pines Stragglers team has been resurrected under the captaincy of Bob Binstead. So far three fixtures have been played with home and away fixtures against Weston and an away match against Woodspring. After an encouraging clean sheet win against Weston at home, the team then suffered two away defeats. The matches have all been played in a competitive but friendly manner in the true spirit of the Stragglers' tradition.

May Newsletter

Terry Murray's seasonal look at the course.

 

I am constantly amazed and not a little disconcerted by the speed at which new golfing seasons come round. No sooner have we set the course for winter usage, but the daffs are flowering, the rabbits are doing what rabbits do best, and a new Club Captain is testing his car parking space for size before posing for photos at his Drive-in.

 

But I hope members have noticed the work carried out during the cold winter months. Tree Surgeons have lopped and pruned the larger trees and most bush lines and scrub have been tidied up. In the Clubhouse the restaurant area has been decorated and refurbished with new curtains, tables and chairs. The bar area will be next for an upgrade hopefully within 1 to 2 years. The new Smoking Cabin has yet to find it's permanent resting spot but that will be sorted soon.

 

Looking forward I'm pleased to report that following forceful representations from the club Cooks Bridle Path is to be resurfaced. It has been agreed the work will be carried out in October. Some disruption to the club must be expected for a few days. Watch the Notice Board for an announcement. Next winter I have set course paths as the priority.

 

Saturday booking procedure appears to working, but just to reiterate;  phonelines will be open at 8.00 am on Saturday to book tee times for the following Saturday. The one exception is for club knock out matches played on Saturdays which can be booked 2 weeks in advance.

 

Finally may I touch on the subject of slow play and the frustrations sometimes experienced by some members. The accepted courteous protocol when any match finds itself a clear hole behind the match in front is to wave the match behind them through. Indeed that match has the right to politely ask to be allowed to play through. Please remember this important piece of golf etiquette.

 

Professional's Talk  from  Alex Murray

 

We are now pleased to be able t provide the services of a PRO LAUNCH MONITOR at our indoor teaching studio. This state of the art equipment enables us to custom fit golfers with a variety of shaft and head combinations. To date we have had a 100% success rate in  finding the perfect woods and irons for players to improve their game. Ask in the ProShop for more details.

 

LESSONS

We have six new teaching mats on the practice ground. With the evenings getting lighter why not book  those lessons you have always promised yourself and see the shots  fall off your game.

 

CLUB TRIP

China Fleet Golf and Country Club.  

Saturday and Sunday 3^rd/4^th  October.   Cost £125

 

There are only a few places left so book soon.  Speak to a Club Pro for more details.

 

NEW STOCK

All our summer NIKE clothing, CALLOWAY and TITLEIST Clubs, FOOTJOY shoes and            POWAKADDY freeway trollies, now in stock

 

JUNIOR LESSONS

Are you under 14?

Or are you looking for the perfect gift for your son, daughter or grandchildren?

 

 BEN LOCK will be offering his popular junior golf  lessons

 On Sundays ( 12.30pm & 1.30pm) throughout the spring and summer. Absolute beginners welcome.

 

                   To register contact the Pro Shop. Now!