CAPTAIN’S NEWSLETTER
BORROWDALE BROOKE Gold Cup Game 1 on 2nd December, 2018.
Dear Fellow Nomads,
Complements of the new season to you all, together with your families. I sincerely hope that you had a great Christmas break and as the calendar turns a new leaf over, may I wish you all the happiness of the world and in 2019 may you all climb up to the highest pinnacle of success.
We played our Gold Cup game, which is the first game for year 2018/19 on 2nd December, 2018 at Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club, the day’s field was 134 players, which included 7 nomads from Matabeleland and 2 Nomads from Midlands. There was one No Show.
Thank you all for participating and for attending prize giving in support and respect of our sponsor.
Monthly and Gold Cup Sponsors
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Captain Julian Borcherds handing over a certificate of appreciation to Ilonka.
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Both the monthly game and the Gold Cup game were kindly sponsored by Transerve represented by Ilonka Bekker.
The Sponsorship was fantastic and as Mashonaland Nomads we are very grateful for the support and appeal to our members to please support our Sponsors so that they are able to continue to be our partners in this regard.
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We are also very grateful to our platinum sponsors Glenbrynth, Golden Pilsener and Nyaradzo Life Assurance Company.
Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club.
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank the General Manager of Borrowdale Brooke Golf club, Simon Herring and his team for all the hard work that they put into the club and in particular the course.
I am sure you’ll all agree with me that the course was in a fantastic condition and the A Division scores of 41 by O’Brian Dube, 39 by Mark Ruck and Mike Baylis are testimony the excellent condition the course was in.
Well done Team Borrowdale Brooke.
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Thank Yous.
Our Nomads ladies Alison, Lyn, Alana and Judy we can never say thank you enough for your contribution to our monthly meetings. You really make it happen for us, the registration, compilation of results, raffles etc. Your dedication to Nomads is amazing and we are truly blessed to have these ladies looking after us at every monthly game.
To our starters, waking up early morning to see us tee-off on time. Honorary Life Member Greg Pozzo, Rod Bennet and Honorary Member Gordon Mackenzie you did it so well gentlemen and we are forever grateful for your contribution to our great Club.
FINES MASTER
Vince Pilsener Nyumbu had a humorous fines session and made quite a few people pay with smiles on their faces. Many thanks to Vince.
AWARDS
Congratulations to the following members who received their awards at the Brooke;
- John Kelly 35-year tie
- Jason Goldsmith 40 points at Wingate
- Pascal Musavaya 43 points at Wingate
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John Kelly receiving a 35-year tie.
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BORROWDALE BROOKE GAME 1 AND GOLD CUP RESULTS
You can view the Nomads results of the Borrowdale Brooke Game 1 and the Gold cup Results of 2nd December, 2018, if you visit the Nomads website and click on Regions / Mashonaland /News
http://www.zimbabwenomads.co.zw/index.php/mashonaland-news
GARY PLAYER FINALS.
Congratulations to the Gary Player winners, Past Captain Julian Borcherds and his 51% indigenous partner, Miccah Moyo who won against Rob Vas and Harshad Patel. The game was a fight to the end with both teams tying at 71 points aside after playing 18 holes. The game could have been decided at the 18th had Past Captain Julian Borcherds not missed a 6-inch putt. There was a play-off which was decided by sudden death on hole number 1.
AWAY GAME 1.
Our first away Game is scheduled for 25th February, at Marondera Golf Club. Please diarise and make sure you participate as you get awarded points which are used for selection to Nationals whenever the qualification system is used.
ZIMBABWE NATIONALS.
The Zimbabwe Nationals will be held at the Elephant Hills Golf Resort, in Victoria Falls on 25th to 28th April, 2019. Entries close on 1st March, 2019.
NEXT GAME
Our next game is a morning one at Ruwa Golf Club on the 20th January 2019. If you would like to play please put your name down, as usual through our Match Secretary Alison Clark, on mobile number 0772 318 879. We look forward to seeing you all at Ruwa for our second game for 2019.
The calendar of game fixtures for 2019 has been posted on the Nomads Mashonaland website for your information.
With Deepest Sympathy – Peter Nyamadzawo.
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The late, Peter Nyamadzawo.
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It is with deep sadness that we advise of the passing of Mr Peter Nyamadzawo on the 1st January, 2019.
We extend our deepest condolences to the Nyamadzawo family and pray that the good Lord gives them strength as they go through these difficult times.
The late Peter Nyamadzawo joined Nomads Mashonaland in January 2008 making him a member of more than 10 years of good standing.
Peter Nyamadzawo will be missed by all who knew him, both on and off the golf course.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
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Nomadically Yours
Theo Kumalo
Captain 2019
Nomads Mashonaland
“No Man is an Island entire of itself
Every man if a piece of the continent; a part of the main.
Any man’s death diminishes me because I am involved in mankind
And, therefore, never send to know for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee.”
Nomads Golf was first established in South Africa 1960. As its members were drawn from various clubs and played their regular competitions on a variety of different courses, the Nomads name seemed particularly appropriate.