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Captains Shootout

17 September, 2020 By Webmaster

Dear SVGR Members,

The Captains shoot out took place on a very warm Wednesday afternoon, which was great fun with a serious golfing element to the competition.

With all players not wanting to be eliminated early, it was a cagey affair in both both groups.

In the Ladies competition Meg Fordham and Olga Pushakova were the final two standing on the 18th, with Olga coming out as this year's Ladies champion.

In the mens section, the oldies couldn't keep up with the young guns and both Jack Dyer and Joseph Beasant had a close fought 18th that ended with Jack winning the final shootout to claim his third success in a row.

Congratulations to all who earned their place and we look forward to next year's challenge.

2020 MENS CHAMPION:JACK DYER.

2020 LADIES CHAMPION: OLGA PUSHAKOVA

Kind Regards

Andy Richardson

SVGR Captain

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 00357 99514670

Website: secretvalleygolfresort.net

Secret Valley Cyprus Golf Resort – Managed by Troon Golf

Course Maintenance

27 August, 2020 By Webmaster

Dear SVGR Members,

Please note, the planned course dates of Monday 31st August and Tuesday 1st September are now cancelled and the course will be open as normal.

Captains Day raffle

24 August, 2020 By Webmaster

On Captains Day there will be a raffle with all proceeds going to the Captains Charity.

Beverley and I have volunteered to collect the raffle prizes. So if any member would like to contribute with a prize we would be very grateful. It can be a bottle of wine or something a bit stronger. Box of choc’s goes down well. Or something about Golf in fact any gift you would like to donate.

I have arranged with to Pro Shop that if you leave your gift with then, Beverley and I will collect it and have it ready for Captains Day 12th September.

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Graham Houghton-Brown

Wearing of Masks

31 July, 2020 By Webmaster

Dear SVGR Members,

Please note, new government directives that come into effect as from midnight, July 31st means all visitors to Secret Valley MUST wear a face mask/covering in ALL indoor settings. This includes the clubhouse, changing rooms and the ProShop at this time.

It does not apply to outdoor areas and the balconies.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Texas Scramble Results

9 July, 2020 By Webmaster

1st. Noel Greene/Margrit Burri/Paul & Belinda Martin. Nett 56.

2nd. Pauline & Stewart Cooper/Don Robertson/ Dave Grant. Nett 56.2

3rd. Jamie Evans/Boris Zilbermints/Lionel Grancourt/Maurice Mawhinney. Nett 57.3

SV Order of Merit Round 3 Results

19 June, 2020 By Webmaster

1st. Alex Butchart. 41pts. 2nd. Kurt Lund. 40pts. 3rd. Li Min Ma. 39pts. 4th. Sandy McNichol. 39pts. 5th.Paul Skinner. 36pts.

There were 9 twos, including 2 from Sue Sliman. Well done to all. Full results are on the Datagolf link on the homepage of the SVGR Website.

SV Order of Merit Round 2 Results

17 June, 2020 By Webmaster

1st. Iona Elliott. 40pts. 2nd. Ivan Stetsenko. 38pts. 3rd. Andy Richardson. 38pts. 4th. Mike Mason. 38 pts. 5th. Sue Sliman. 38pts. 6th. Bob Estdale. 38pts.

Eleven players had a 2, winning 5e each. For full results, click the results page on the SVGR homepage.

Longest Day Golf Challenge

29 May, 2020 By Webmaster

Our esteemed Superintenent, Derek Smith, along with Adam Collinson from Elea, Jason Puncheon, SVGR Member and Paphos FC Footballer along with Mark Petts from Aphrodite Rentals are taking on a massive longest day golf challenge on June 21st.

Playing 18 holes at each of Secret Valley, Aphrodite Hills, Elea and Minthis Hills in ONE DAY to raise funds for Archangel Michael Hospice in Paphos.

They are walking each course and from a very early start in the morning, they are hoping to raise lots of money for a worthy cause. A webpage has been set up if you would like to donate to these foolhardy boys at the following link.

https://gogetfunding.com/longest-day-golf-challenge-2020/

Anything you can offer will be greatly appreciated along with lots of plasters for their feet.

Good luck to all four of you.

Wed 20 May 20 – General Manager’s Food & Beverage Update to Members

21 May, 2020 By Webmaster

I am pleased to advise that as from Thursday 21^st May, we will re-open food and beverage services on a limited basis to our members and guests.

At all times, we will be guided by and strictly comply with, relevant food and beverage safety guidelines as directed by the Cyprus Government. We therefore request members understanding that Hillar and his team may not at least initially, be in a position to provide the range of food and beverage products and service levels that they have strived to achieve over the past year.

The Half-Way House will resume full food and beverage service 7 days per week as from Thursday 21^st May, and Leanne is looking forward to seeing you all again with a new and we hope, enticing summer menu that will be gradually introduced over the next few days.

Outdoor table service will be available at the Half Way House. We request you observe social distancing and safety measures as set out on the information notice at the Half -Way House and also comply with our standard 10-minute maximum stop while there.

Also, as from Thursday 21^st May we will be offering Club house beverage service from 7.00am through 7.00pm, 7 days per week.

Bar service is currently prohibited, as is indoor dining or drinking. However, both outdoor balconies will be open for your enjoyment.

Detailed safety regulations will be posted in the clubhouse which we request all members take time to read before entry.

In summary:

· Food and beverage staff have been fully advised by management as to health and safety measures relating to food and beverage service standards pertaining to Covid-19 as required by government guidelines.

· Food and beverage staff are required to wear face masks and gloves at all times during working hours and attending guests.

· Food and beverage staff will be subject to temperature checks prior to the start of each shift.

· Although not mandatory, we recommend guests allow staff to also check your temperature. Should a guest’s temperature exceed the designated maximum temperature, please respect our advice to return home immediately and seek medical advice.

· Hand gel will be conveniently located for your use.

· Only one guest is permitted to use the toilets at any one time.

· All beverages purchased must be consumed on the outside balconies and not within the clubhouse -take away beverages of course an exception.

· Staff will set location of tables in compliance with government guidelines.

· Please assist our compliance with government guidelines by not moving location of tables.

· A maximum of ten people are permitted to be seated at any one table.

· Food and beverage staff will regulate the number of guests on each balcony to ensure compliance with government guidelines.

· Please do not socialise with other guests by moving between your delegated tables

· Whenever possible for the safety of our members, guests and staff we ask that invoices be paid electronically.

· Guests are not required to wear masks or gloves however both will be available upon request.

· Outdoor food service will recommence on 1^st June with details to follow.

Despite the above restrictions we promise you cold beer, wonderful coffee, excellent wine and behind our masks, a big welcome back smile.

Peter Copping

General Manager • Secret Valley Golf Resort

• ph 00 357 262 74 000 • m 00 357 9788 5746

www.secretvalleygolfresort.com

Managed by Troon Golf^® • www.troongolf.com

Website: secretvalleygolfresort.net

Mon 11 May 20 – Safety Protocols

11 May, 2020 By Webmaster

PROTOCOLS FOR SAFETY OF STAFF AND GUESTS

SECRET VALLEY GOLF RESORT

COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND REDUCING THE RISKS OF COVID – 19:

The re-opening of Secret Valley Golf Resort and its facilities will be carried out in a responsible manner, based on information and advice received by both Troon Golf, the Cyprus Government and Cyprus Golf Federation with our priority being the health and safety of our members, guests and staff.

All members are requested to respect the following protocols and to support our commitment to the safety of everyone playing golf at Secret Valley Golf Resort.

If you have symptoms of the virus, or have a family member with symptoms of the virus, we request that you delay playing golf at this time.

GOLF COURSE AND GOLF FACILITIES:

Re-opening Wednesday, 13^th May 2020

· Opening Hours: 7.45am – 17:00 pm.

· 18 holes will be available, walking only

· Only 2 persons in addition to Secret Valley Golf Resort staff are allowed in the Golf shop at one time.

· Golf shop reception will be open only for bookings, check-in and payment for hire trolleys.

· The Club House, including locker and change rooms will be closed until further notice.

· The Troon Golf Academy Driving will remain closed.

· The practice putting green located near to the 1^st tee will be open for use.

· On course toilet facilities limited to those located at the half way house.

· On course vending machines will remain closed.

· Restaurant and half way house will remain closed.

BOOKING A TEE TIME:

· Tee times available to members only until further notice.

· Until further notice, first tee off time 8.00am. Last tee off time 2.00pm.

· Until further notice, tee times at 15-minute intervals.

· Max players/ tee time: 2 players.

· Only 2 ball groupings allowed.

· Members must bring their own golfing equipment and take home with them upon completion of their round.

· Members who currently have their golfing equipment stored in either change rooms or bag storage area, may collect by arrangement with Secret Valley Golf Resort Staff prior to their first tee time.

· Only one tee time booking will be accepted in advance of a playing round

· Under no circumstances, will a member be entitled to play without a booked tee time.

Bookings can be made via:

Email, [email protected] from midday Sunday 10^th May.

Phone from 8.30 – 2.30 Monday and Tuesday 11^th and 12^th May and from 7.30 -2.30 seven days per week thereafter on 26274000

In Person at the Golf Shop. After completion of each round, member will be able to book the next round.

Our bookings staff will endeavor to allocate tee times as requested by members. However, we request members understanding, given the current constraints of 2 ball and restricted tee times, and the expected high demand for playing times, that not all requests will be able to be met. We are focused on ensuring that as many members as require tee times are provided with such.

CHECK-IN PROCEDURE:

· Members are requested to arrive 20 minutes prior to booked tee time- not earlier, and are requested not to congregate with other players waiting to check in or tee off.

· Members are requested to change shoes and prepare for round in the car parking areas.

· Upon arrival at the caddie master desk, the temperature of each golfer will be measured by a staff member of Secret Valley Golf Resort, which reserves the right to advise golfers they may not play if they do not meet the standard test parameters.

· Check in will be carried out at the Golf shop reception or at the Caddie Master desk.

· No cash transactions will be accepted until further notice

· Members are requested to use their own trolleys wherever possible.

· Trolleys will be available for hire upon request.

· No buggies will be available until further notice.

· Golf bag storage will not be available until further notice.

· Water will not be distributed. It is recommended that players bring their own refreshment.

PLAYING RULES

· No ball washers, no rakes, no benches will be available on the golf course.

· No competitive golf.

· EDS cards may not be submitted.

· If your ball comes to rest in a “bad lie” in a bunker, members are requested to place the ball in the bunker in a better lie. Please attempt to use the back of your club to rake out your footprints. This will aid other golfers and our course maintenance team during the daily set up of the course.

· Do not touch or remove the flag sticks during play. A retainer will be in each hole to make it easier to retrieve your golf ball without the need to touch flag sticks

· One tee marker (YELLOW and RED) will be placed on each tee designating the teeing ground.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATION:

· No physical contact is expected between members and or staff while at Secret Valley Golf Resort. This includes taking of selfies with your playing partner.

· Forming of groups larger than 2 persons while at Secret Valley Golf Resort is forbidden! During check-in, while teeing off please adhere strictly to the minimum required distance between persons of 2 meters. Please comply with all social other distancing recommendations published by Government protocols and advice notices.

· Masks and gloves are recommended when in closed spaces such as the Golf Shop.

· Please do not exchange or use your playing partners golf clubs, tees or golf balls.

· We ask that hands are washed and sanitised frequently whilst at Secret Valley Golf Resort and we recommend members bring their own hand gel or disinfectant.

· Should any member be observed to breach playing and safety protocols, they will be requested to leave immediately.

Common sense and respect for the health of other players, staff and families should be in the minds of all while playing at Secret Valley Golf Resort.

DISCLAIMER:

Upon arriving for your confirmed tee time at Secret Valley Golf Resort during the period of the Covid-19 outbreak, you agree that your entering of the golf facilities is at your own risk, and agree to adhere to all restrictions mentioned below as well as any further information that is given verbally to you on site by Secret Valley Golf Resort staff.

Management reserves the right to amend the above at its discretion and will advise of any changes to the above protocols as soon as we are able to do so.

We look forward to seeing you again soon at Secret Valley Golf Resort.

Peter Copping

• General Manager • Secret Valley Golf Resort

• ph 00 357 262 74 000 • m 00 357 9788 5746

www.secretvalleygolfresort.com
Managed by Troon Golf^® • www.troongolf.com