Position Vacant
Lakes Entrance Golf Club is seeking a casual Golf Shop/Bar Attendant to work 10+ hours a week including most Thursday & Saturday mornings. Other shifts available when Golf becomes fully operational and the Function Centre re-opens. Previous retail or hospitality experience desirable. You will need to have a friendly personality with a neat and tidy appearance and good computer skills. Please submit your resume to the manager execd@legc.net.
Vernone Armistead
Manager
Lakes Entrance Golf Club Inc.
03 5155 1431
exec@legc.net
Club News
Dear Members and guests
There has been some confusion regarding the wearing of face masks while playing golf, so we have trolled the relevant websites for the latest information.
Please bear in mind that playing golf is not just walking, there is a degree of strenuous exercise for some of us, where pushing or pulling a golf buggy through our kikuyu fairways, up and down our hills however small, where most of our members are over 65 years of age.
The staff and volunteers that man our golf shop will make every member and visitor aware of their responsibilities prior to teeing off during these trying times, but we are not policing the course looking for people who breach the health regulations. That is up to the individual.
The following are extracts from the DHHS website
Can I play golf?
Yes. Golf courses outside metropolitan Melbourne can open however, a person can only play golf with one other person or members of their own household. You should not travel further than you need to, and you should play at the golf course closest to your home.
Golf carts should only be used by a person who has a disability, is over the age of 65, or who can demonstrate that they require one due to having special needs. Course operators are required to thoroughly clean the carts in between each use.
People playing together must be able to keep at least 1.5 metres distance from each other, and maintain 100 meters from all other groups (i.e. only two people should be playing a single hole at a time).
If you are not doing exercise or a physical activity where you are out of breath or puffing then you must wear a face covering. You must carry a face covering with you and wear it before and after you exercise. Shared facilities and driving ranges cannot open and equipment must not be shared or rented.
If you live in metropolitan Melbourne, you cannot play golf.
Lawful excuses or exceptions for not wearing a face covering
A face covering is not required in some circumstances including:
Infants and children under the age of 12 years. A person who is affected by a relevant medical condition, including problems with their breathing, a serious condition of the face, a disability or a mental health condition. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication. I have a medical condition that prevents me from wearing a face covering, do I need a medical certificate stating I don’t need to wear a face covering?
You do not need a medical certificate stating that you have a lawful reason for not wearing a face covering. If you have a lawful reason for not wearing a face covering, you do not need to apply for an exemption or permit.
If you are stopped by police, they will ask you to confirm the lawful reason you are not wearing a face covering.
Do I have to wear a face covering if I have asthma?
People with asthma or people who have a medical condition that includes problems with their breathing, do not have to wear face coverings.
The following is an extract from the Golf Australia’s website
Golf Operations Based on advice published on the DHHS website and verbal advice received from the Victorian Government, Golf Australia recommends that:
Groups will be limited to two people unless they all reside in the same household. For the avoidance of doubt, groups of three or four will only be allowed if all members of the group reside in the same household. Club competitions must not be conducted, but handicapping of scores through non-contact means is allowed GA has engaged in depth on this topic with the Victorian Government as competition golf is a key aspect of club/facility life across the state. It was confirmed to GA that competition golf is unable to be conducted under Stage 3 restrictions. Club/facility driving ranges, putting greens and chipping areas cannot operate unless a distance of at least 100 metres between groups of 2 can be maintained. No hire equipment, including golf clubs, pull buggies, golf carts or range balls may be made available for hire under any circumstances Exception: Golf carts may be hired to a person who has a disability, or who is over the age of 65, or who can demonstrate that they require one due to having special needs. (Note: players are permitted to bring and use their own cart, however the one person per cart limit applies.) A one person per cart limit, unless both riders live in the same household and both meet the criteria as listed above. Clubs/facilities are required to thoroughly clean the carts before and after each use. 1 to 1 coaching can continue in a non-contact, socially distanced setting Indoor coaching is not permitted If you are not doing exercise or a physical activity where you are out of breath or puffing then you must wear a face covering. You must carry a face covering with you and wear it before and after you exercise.
Old News
Dear Members,
Many thanks to all the members who have been helping out around the club house due to our staffing issues, it has been a trying time for all of us with Scott on sick leave, and lack of staff behind the bar on most days, a big thanks to Vernone for putting in far more hours than she was employed for.
Due to our staff shortage if any member could spare a couple of hours a week to help out in the Golf Shop, it would be greatly appreciated as the same handful of volunteers are doing a great lot of work and it would nice to see some new face to help spread the workload. We thank all those who help out on the course, gardens and in the Club House; your hard work is what is keeping this club going especially through these hard times.
On entry to the clubhouse after play, would all members, members guest and visitors please sign in on the forms provided at the bar in accordance with the latest government regulations.
Subscriptions are now due and your invoice can be picked up from the Golf Shop in the next week, to save the cost of postage, or they will be posted out after that. Members have the option of Monthly Direct Debit and they should see Vernone if they want to take up this option.
With the advent of Covid 19 and the border restrictions it has seen many grey nomads stay at home, which in turn has swollen our fields on competition days, with last Saturdays comp filling the car park to the effect that cars were parked in many interesting locations. Thank you to all the members with trailers for parking in the grassed areas which leaves more space for car only parking in the general area.
We have had an influx of younger new members from the local footy clubs due to Covid 19, but unfortunately the younger netball players are yet to embrace the golf club. If any of our members have connections with any netballers, try and entice them along for a game, and we will do our best to make them welcome.
The club is travelling in a healthy financial position at this point in time, to which Mark Chatfield our course superintendent has taken delivery of a new greens roller, and will be rolling the greens every Monday and Friday, which are our non-competition days. Course director Garry and his committee decided to level the area adjacent to the 17th tee, to allow more light onto the 16th green, which should allow the green to dry out a bit quicker in winter.
The lack of golf carts appear to be our biggest problem at the moment with the government only allowing 1 person per cart, so if you need one on competition days I urge you to get in very early to avoid disappointment.
Many thanks to Danny and Anita our handicappers, who are doing a fantastic job for the members by entering everyone’s score cards, but if you are willing to help them we would be happy if you could enter your scorecards on the computer on competition days if you feel comfortable.
The many visitors that have been playing our course during this restricted period have been very complimentary of our course, saying it is a hidden gem, so we should be proud of the course and the work that is being done to enhance it by our various committees.
Hope to see you all soon
Allan J. Cardwell - President
Many thanks to all the members who have been helping out around the club house due to our staffing issues, it has been a trying time for all of us with Scott on sick leave, and lack of staff behind the bar on most days, a big thanks to Vernone for putting in far more hours than she was employed for.
Due to our staff shortage if any member could spare a couple of hours a week to help out in the Golf Shop, it would be greatly appreciated as the same handful of volunteers are doing a great lot of work and it would nice to see some new face to help spread the workload. We thank all those who help out on the course, gardens and in the Club House; your hard work is what is keeping this club going especially through these hard times.
On entry to the clubhouse after play, would all members, members guest and visitors please sign in on the forms provided at the bar in accordance with the latest government regulations.
Subscriptions are now due and your invoice can be picked up from the Golf Shop in the next week, to save the cost of postage, or they will be posted out after that. Members have the option of Monthly Direct Debit and they should see Vernone if they want to take up this option.
With the advent of Covid 19 and the border restrictions it has seen many grey nomads stay at home, which in turn has swollen our fields on competition days, with last Saturdays comp filling the car park to the effect that cars were parked in many interesting locations. Thank you to all the members with trailers for parking in the grassed areas which leaves more space for car only parking in the general area.
We have had an influx of younger new members from the local footy clubs due to Covid 19, but unfortunately the younger netball players are yet to embrace the golf club. If any of our members have connections with any netballers, try and entice them along for a game, and we will do our best to make them welcome.
The club is travelling in a healthy financial position at this point in time, to which Mark Chatfield our course superintendent has taken delivery of a new greens roller, and will be rolling the greens every Monday and Friday, which are our non-competition days. Course director Garry and his committee decided to level the area adjacent to the 17th tee, to allow more light onto the 16th green, which should allow the green to dry out a bit quicker in winter.
The lack of golf carts appear to be our biggest problem at the moment with the government only allowing 1 person per cart, so if you need one on competition days I urge you to get in very early to avoid disappointment.
Many thanks to Danny and Anita our handicappers, who are doing a fantastic job for the members by entering everyone’s score cards, but if you are willing to help them we would be happy if you could enter your scorecards on the computer on competition days if you feel comfortable.
The many visitors that have been playing our course during this restricted period have been very complimentary of our course, saying it is a hidden gem, so we should be proud of the course and the work that is being done to enhance it by our various committees.
Hope to see you all soon
Allan J. Cardwell - President
The BAR is opening Monday 22nd June
Dear Members, the bar is opening, time for a celebration, please come in and have a drink to christen your newly refurbished bar and bistro areas, and if weather permits the front breezeway, which has been christened “Birdies Breezeway” by the ladies group who were actively involved in the refurbishment of it.
The following rules and guidelines will apply from that day.
Allan J. Cardwell
President - LEGC
Dear Members, the bar is opening, time for a celebration, please come in and have a drink to christen your newly refurbished bar and bistro areas, and if weather permits the front breezeway, which has been christened “Birdies Breezeway” by the ladies group who were actively involved in the refurbishment of it.
The following rules and guidelines will apply from that day.
- Please observe all social distancing guidelines as regulated by the state and federal governments. Please adhere to the 4 square metre social distancing rules, our staff and volunteers do not wish to act as policemen for these rules, and hope that all members will follow the rules that we are all required to live by.
- There will only be 50 patrons allowed in the bar/ bistro area at any one time, so please do not be offended if access is refused due to this rule.
- There will be crosses placed on the floor near the bar to help with the distancing rules, and under no circumstances shall alcohol be consumed at the bar, please order and take your drinks back to your table.
- Our normal Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday competitions will resume with limited presentations at the end of the days play, but adhering to the rules put in place.
- Ruthless and Toothless/ Young and the Rest of us competitions will resume on 7th July, as agreed with the respective captains, so look out for further announcements in this regard.
- Previous rules regarding the golf course will still apply until the state and federal governments relax the rules even more.
- We are expecting Victoria Police will visit our course to check on compliance with the Covid 19 laws so please comply at all times. It is up to us all to do the right thing. Enjoy your golf, stay safe and healthy, thank you for your understanding.
Allan J. Cardwell
President - LEGC
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Lakes Entrance Golf Club Calendar Updates as at June 10 2020
Lakes Entrance Golf Club Re-opening
13 May 2020
The board and management of the Lakes Entrance Golf Club are happy to announce the opening of the golf course and pro shop from 9:00am on Wednesday 13thMay 2020
The following rules and guidelines will apply from that day.
- Please observe all social distancing guidelines as regulated by the State and Federal Governments. Adhere to the 4 square metre social distancing rules as a minimum.
- For the first 7 days the course will be open to all members only, regardless of membership category.
- Under no circumstance are members permitted to enter the course for practice rounds, chipping and putting practice etc. without reporting to the Pro Shop first. This will be a requirement from this point forward regardless of Covid 19 restrictions; we thank you for your co-operation.
- The Pro Shop will be open from 9am – 3pm daily.
- The Breezeway will be open from 7.30am to 5.30pm and have the time sheets in there when the Pro Shop is unattended.
- Should you wish to play prior to the Pro Shop opening you must put your name down on the time sheet and report to the Pro Shop halfway around.
- You may not start play before 7.30am as our Greens Staff will need time to do their work. At this stage, you must start on the 1st Tee only, this will enable us to keep track of all patrons on our golf course.
- There will a max of 4 people on the Driving Range and Putting Green and the middle practice Net will be out of bounds.
- Please be ready to pay or request a tee time when entering the pro shop as others may be in a queue behind you and hope that you will exit quickly and not stop for a chat.
- We will be selling TAKEAWAY FOOD and BEVERAGES from PRO SHOP.
- Please do not consume alcohol within the Pro Shop or anywhere on our licensed premises including the BBQ area.
- Please leave the golf course immediately after completing your round. There will be no presentations at the conclusion of play.
- Payments in the Pro Shop are to be card only or you may make a payment into your golf account and your competition fees will be deducted from this account. Cash will only be accepted as a last resort.
- Only one person per cart, (Government health regulations in certain areas may permit cart sharing by some people living under the same roof). Our carts will be provided at a discounted price to members for the first 7 days, $20 for 18 holes, $12 for 9 holes.
- Please observe and obey all signage around the Pro Shop, there will be marks on the floors to show patrons where to stand, and arrows to show the path of travel, enter through the Breezeway and exit via the single doorway in the Pro Shop.
- Ladies 18 hole Comp are Wednesday & Saturday, Men’s18 hole Comp are Thursdays & Saturday. Tuesday separate men’s & Ladies 9 hole comp & Fridays mixed 9 hole event
- Prizes for these competitions will be calculated each day depending on the number of players in each competition.
- Mens and Ladies NTP’s will be awarded on each par 3 hole as per usual.
- Should you wish to only play 9 holes, you are welcome to have a social round outside of the competitions, but you must pre-book and go off the 1st Tee only.
- Rakes will not be available in bunkers, placed preferred lies will be taken in a bunker, with the player to smooth out their divot and footmarks with their club.
- As the greens are being serviced at the moment, preferred lies are allowed to avoid the areas that are being treated for dollar spot weed infestation.
- Flag sticks are not to be removed under any circumstances. There is a pool noodle placed in the hole so that the ball only just drops below the surface, which will allow players to retrieve their ball, without removing the flag.
- Mark and sign your own cards, and agree with your partner on your score at the end of your round, and place your card in the box provided.
- We are expecting Victoria Police will visit our course to check on compliance with the Covid 19 laws so please comply at all times. It is up to us all to do the right thing. Enjoy your golf, stay safe and healthy, thank you for your understanding.
Allan J. Cardwell
President - LEGC