Member Update – 3rd June- Bar + Competition + Finance update

Dear Members,

Thanks again for your support and patience as we move towards the “new normal” at Bunbury Golf Club… It has been a long time coming and the team are very excited with the re-opening of the Bar this Saturday!!

Members Update

Bar opening procedures and members information-

• Clubhouse is limited to 100 inside and 100 outside. (Max of 1 person per 2 sq/m)
• A Member/Guest register will be located at both main bar door entrances – All members MUST register their name on the list to access the bar area- Please follow instructions on entrance doors of what is expected when entering the clubhouse.
• 1.5m Social distance markers will be in place around the bar service area (Becoming a normal in all shops and stores) – Please assist by keeping your social distance when purchasing drinks from the bar.
• Drinks are NOT to be consumed while standing at the bar- Please move to your table immediately after purchase.
• We are encouraging 1 person buy the “round” for your group.
• Payment is preferred by PayWave or Member Account – Please have your member card ready for faster service for everyone.
• The Self-Serve Tea & Coffee station has been removed, instant coffee and tea is available from the bar for $2
• All staff have completed the COVID Hygiene Training Course
• All duty managers have completed the Venue Hygiene Officer Course
• Sanitiser stations are available at all entry points to clubhouse and patio.
• Increased hygiene and cleaning practices have been implemented.

Bar Opening Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Closed	11:00am	11:00am	11:00am	11:00am	11:00am	3:00pm

• • Please note there will be no food or platters available from the Bar this weekend and will return next Wednesday
  • Plans are currently being made to open for dinner from Friday 12^th June (TBC- Booking information to be sent to members when available)
  • A variety of fresh rolls, sandwiches, pies, sausage rolls, hot kransky, toasted sandwiches, cakes, slices will continue to be available form the Proshop.
  • Additional lunch services are being planned to restart later in the month (More information will be available when date is confirmed)

Competition, timesheet and course play

• Competition booking sheets have returned to 1^st & 10^th tee starts.
• Competition entry is still available in earlier social tee times available for daily 9/18-hole comps.
• MiScore app scoring preferred (trial period to continue until September and is reviewed weekly)
• Rakes, noodles in holes, ball washers, Drink fountains will continue to be removed and the COVID local rules to remain in place (Note: These items are being reviewed weekly)
• No coins (bets) to be exchanging hands between members.
• Social play bookings remain compulsory and must be made online prior to arriving at the club.
• Sub-group fixtures will begin to re-commence over the next week with competition presentations returning from Saturday.
• Daily competition sponsor information will be confirmed in the coming weeks (TBA)
• Friday Twilight 9-hole comp will restart from the 12^th June (Bookings online- Members entry available from 7am to 4pm)

Club financial position update       

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Board, Finance Committee and Staff Management Team have been extremely diligent and accountable in reducing the club’s financial footprint and daily overheads. Various cashflow forecast models have been regularly reviewed and updated through the many changes as they occurred. All permanent staff and casual staff have been financial impacted and must be commended for their commitment long term to ensure the Club re-opens in a positive position to enable the Club to continue to develop and invest in capital projects planned.

The Club has been able to retain 16 of 34 staff on the Government Jobkeeper support program plus also receive other stimulus payments available due to the impacts of COVID 19. Currently we are advised that this support will continue through to September 2020.

Initial cash flow forecasts under full long-term closure where completed from the outset which may have seen staff levels reduce to as low as two. Thanks to industry stakeholders, member support and commitment from staff we are in a much stronger position today which has enabled us to complete various projects during this period which would not normally have been possible during this time of the year.

We have been very fortunate to be able to continue to play golf while other sports have been prohibited resulting in a spike of new members and golf retail sales with more than 50 new members joining since April 1^st this year. With the Bar reopening this weekend and our cashflow models being based on the Bar remaining shut, this will inject much needed income into the club.

Our current Cash flow forecast for this financial year has the club situated in a unique position of being more than $75,000 above the budgeted position. Whilst the situation remains very fluid to change and with the current economy unstable this will continue to be monitored daily with a very conservative approach.

Personally, I would like to thank the Board, Finance Committee and all the Staff for their support and commitment during these times. So please enjoy a drink with your playing partners at the bar and say hello to some other casual staff returning over the next week or so who have been waiting for this day to come!

Des Shearer

General Manager