Captains 2012 Message
It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to the 2012 SHAPE Golf Association website,
a continually updated area maintained by our Publicity Member Mick Faulkner, where all current or potential new
members can find all the information required to join or simply continue to enjoy the many benefits of being an SGA member.
The SGA have long standing affiliation with 2 of the finest golf courses in Belgium, namely the Royal Golf Club du Hainaut
(RGCH) and Mont Garni.
The reputation
of the SGA at SHAPE and within the local golfing community remains strong, thanks to the efforts of current and past members.
Therefore, the SGA committee and I remain fully committed to:
“Continue to promote golf within the international community at SHAPE and to further
the friendly relations we enjoy in the local golfing community”
Those SGA members who gain Associate membership of RGCH or Mont Garni are encouraged to
take part in all RGCH or Mont Garni competitions and can even represent those Clubs in Belgian Federation Tournaments. All
SGA members holding a current handicap can play in the full calendar of SGA competitions that are organised throughout the
year.
The great thing about golf is
it allows the higher handicap golfer to compete alongside the more established golfer and our sponsors ensure there are prizes
at all levels.
Our novice coordinator is available
to assist beginner golfers learn the basics of the golf swing and fundementals of golf. Once you have these basic skills you
will be encouraged to take part in some of the Thursday evening scrambles throughout the season which are a good way to start
playing on the course with other golfers without the pressures of normal competition.
If at all possible I would encourage all members who have played in tournaments
to support the prize giving and dinners associated with the competition. This is a way of congratulating fellow golfers
and ensure our sponsors see that their continued support is appreciated as without them we would not be able to have the fantastic
competitions and excellent prizes we enjoy at the moment.
There
are many reasons we play golf, be it the excercise, challenge, overcoming the frustrations, meeting new friends or just having
some fun. Whatever your reason I look forward to seeing you out on the course or at the club and wish you the best of luck
for the 2012 season.
Best Wishes
Jamie Stewart
2012 SGA
Captain
