Well, what a few weeks its been with all the preparations that went into Club Champs 2024. It was certainly done under very trying conditions as the rainfall figures were the most disappointing factor – we are thus far more than 350mm down year to date. This being said, our greens staff from Golf Data under the management of Etienne did an amazing job to give us course that was challenging to all. The standout was certainly our greens that were superb !
My congrats go out to our new Club Champion Brad Mangold who had nerves of steel to win a playoff against Steve Jesop – to all the divisional champions, what a challenge you all put in to win those coveted trophy’s – more detail will follow from Kyle.
From the Kyalami Country Club NPC, we will now shift our focus to the AGM that will take place on the 4th April and I sincerely hope we will have a full turnout of members to elect your next Governing Body – this your chance to ensure you are well represented by the very members that we engage with on all club matters. Last year the turnout was nothing short of dismal so lets all put that date in our calendars.
From our side we will do an overview of the past and a detailed presentation of the status of the club as well as our exciting vision for the future. 
And remember, as Sam Snead said, “ Of all the hazards – fear is the worst.!”

“February has been a fabulous month for the KCC Ladies! 
The usual 3 Ball Alliance, Medal and Putt and IPS comps are played on a pitch and play basis on Wednesdays.   
** Just a reminder that all KCC ladies are welcome!!
Valentines’ day was made particularly special when the Club had delicious early morning welcome treats for the ladies who were dressed in shades of red/pink.

The raffle on these "open" days raises funds for Novalis House and the Tshepo Trust charities and the support from everyone is always valued.
League and knockout challengers are well under way, and we look forward to the Ladies Club Champs on 26th, 27th March!”

Our rain dances all seem to be in vain. The course is taking a hammering in the midst of the heatwave we find ourselves in and despite our best efforts and constant pumping of water we can’t unfortunately put down the same nutrients that come from the sky.
League is back this weekend and both our Mid Am and Betterball teams do battle – Good Luck to all our players.
Next weekend on Saturday we have the Standard Bank International Pairs, previously Windhoek Pairs, the winners of the club qualifier will go through to the next round and hopefully all the way to Europe for the International Final.
Thursday the 21st is a Public Holiday so please be sure to book your times timeously before it fills up. Easter is early this year and if you’d like a time for Easter Weekend please contact the shop so we can secure your time.

2024 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
A huge thanks to Ettienne and his team for the condition of the course over the weekend, it’s safe to say the greens were the best they’ve been in a while and the course bared it’s teeth which is evident in the scoring for Club Champs.

Good day to all our wonderful members hope this newsletter finds you all in good health. With yet another successful club champs behind us we set our sights on the autumn season which is always spectacular at Kyalami with the wonderful autumn colours.
We have had a very dismal summer season on the course and it is evident in the dry fairways and tee boxes. I need not go in to detail about the lack of rain as you all know the course is really dependent on rain to keep it in the tip top condition we  have been used to.
Our watering regime has not been hampered in any way by the current conditions we have actually stepped up the amount of water that we are putting on the course by trying to water during the day although this might seem disruptive to play it is necessary. I do appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
Big thank you to all those members who understand the trying conditions that we are experiencing and we hope that this too shall pass. 
I will look forward to seeing  you on the fairways