81 people, incorporating 62 golfers attended the 2012 Renmark weekend.  Our decision to move the weekend back a month coincided with some very nice weather.  It was good to see some of our new members attend.

The Renmark CC was a good host yet again with plenty of food and drink available for everyone.  As most would be aware the Renmark front nine has upgraded greens, tee boxes and bunkers and should be open by December.  We played the back nine a couple of times for our Thursday and Friday competitions.  The back nine should also be upgraded prior to our visit nect October.

The Berri course was in excellent condition and they were good hosts for our Saturday and Sunday competition.  Good scores were rare on Saturday but improved on Sunday.

Here is a summary of the results:

Thursday / Friday Winners

• Thursday Stoke – 1^st – T Carter, 2^nd – W Engel, 3^rd – A Bray
• Friday Ambrose – Winning team – J Mortimer, V Mortimer, D Rebbeck & W Engel

Saturday / Sunday winners

• FG Wilson Cup (Ladies Stableford) – 1^st – V Mortimer, 2^nd – C Brooker
• Transco / Stealth Bits (Best Stableford – Sat/Sun) – 1^st – D Crimmins, 2^nd – K O’Donnell, 3^rd – M James
• Mid-Content Group Trophy (Most consistent) – A Dewar
• OD&E Trophy (Best Stableford – Sat) – 1^st – J Lunnay, 2^nd – D Rebbeck
• SAOGA Cup (Best Stableford – Sun) – 1^st – D Brooker, 2^nd – M Ohara
• Oilfield Catering Cup (Best Scratch) – 1^st – J Tresize, 2^nd – C Watson
• Santos Cup (Eclectic) – 1^st – M Harkins, 2^nd – I Skibinski
• RD Koch Trophy (Most Improved) – 1^st – D Crimmins, 2^nd – M Willis
• NAGA – M Cole
• Halliburton Cup (Calloway) – 1^st – D Crimmins, 2^nd – S Davies

SAOGA Club Championship

• A Grade – 1^st – J Lunnay, 2^nd – C Skewes
• B Grade – 1^st – D Griffiths, 2^nd – R Mulder
• C Grade – 1^st – J Mortimer, 2^nd – T Wihodo
• D Grade – 1^st – D Crimmins, 2^nd – G Davies

 Again, many thanks to our generous sponsors who make the weekend possible.  Thanks to Matt Kennedy for the shirt sponsorship.

SAOGA AGM held on 6^th Feb 2012, at 7 Briar Ave. Medindie SA

People attending: D.Brooker, A.Dewar, M.Duerden, R.Mulder, J.Newport, J.Snedden, C.Skewes, J.McCrae, W.Lehmann, C.Brooker, M.Brooker, J.Watts, M.Welsh, D.Pearson, J.Lunnay.

Meeting opened at 5 40pm.

Treasurers Report:  Renmark sponsorship $22,000 plus $2,800 from the raffle – enough money to run the tournament.  $8,419.47 in the bank.

Secretary Report: Membership now back up to 120 (last year 94) Secretary tabled this years dates for all tournaments, Renmark 25^th to 28^th October

Committee nominations: All committee members nominated to run again with Chris Skewes and Jeff Snedden nominating for the position of Captain.  Jeff decided to withdraw his nomination for Captain but will remain on the committee.

The committee recognizes the hard work the secretary has put in to further our membership base.

Committee Positions for 2012:

President: David Brooker

Captain: Chris Skewes

Secretary: Mark Duerden

Treasurer: James Newport

General Committee: Jeff Snedden, Bob Mulder, A Dewar, John McCrae

Meeting closed at 6 00 pm

Membership at AGM 2010 was 94.

Current membership is 119 (approx 20 unpaid) after a great membership drive in 2011.

2010 Golf Program and Attendance

Consistent turnout for all games during the year and 15% up on 2010 numbers.  Renmark numbers were up  – a full clubhouse with overflow into other hotels.

Website and game reviews was good – all covered for 2011.

Thanks to the other Committee members for dedication through the year and coordinating Renmark and to all the sponsors who make it possible.

Program for 2011 is as follows – note Renmark is now in October:

2012 Dates:

Mark Duerden 06/2/2012