Archive for March, 2010

CAPE TOWN GOLF ACADEMY – Logicalgolf

Wednesday, 24th March 2010

CAPE TOWN GOLF ACADEMY
Tip provided by: Lisa Mackenzie

The following came from a question often asked and which is a huge misconception in the swing.

Question: Are Golfers Supposed To Keep Their Head STILL?

Many golfers believe that by keeping your head still you will almost 100% be able to hit or rather strike the ball. This in essence is true as by keeping your head still, it limits the range of body movement, which will allow a player to at least connect with the golf ball. However this will not help with a player who is looking for more consistency and distance.  Which is what most players are looking for.

Keeping the head still limits a players shoulder turn, hip rotation and weight transfer. These are all essential components of the golf swing that assist in generating distance. Many of the golf professionals of today playing on tour understand that by controlling a little lateral movement during the backswing will allow a full “twisting” of the body and a full transfer of weight during the follow – through.

A good drill to test if you are doing the correct actions is to try and throw a tennis ball as far as you can: firstly keeping the head still , Secondly with a little lateral movement. (SEE WHICH BALL GOES FURTHER)!!!! 

For further assistance in your golf swing contact one of our Professionals on 021 3000 140 or email lisa@logicalgolf.co.za

Posted in Golf, News

AT LONG LAST ……… IT HAPPENED

Wednesday, 24th March 2010

“Jou ma se Comedy Club” which launched its first debut on Thursday 18 March was a roaring success.
The next event is to be held on Thursday the 25th of March and we have lined up:

HOST: KURT SCHOONRAAD

MIDDLE ACT: CONRAD KOCH

HEADLINE ACT: NIK RABINOWITZ
Tickets are R80 (Standard) & R40 (Student). Tickets can be purchased online with webtickets.co.za

Tickets may also be booked by calling Nicolette Michaels on 021 44 77 237
Doors open 19h00; show starts 20h30… See you there!

Jou Ma se Comedy Club has established a consistent outlet for real quality, live stand-up comedy in Cape Town, hope to see you soon!
 

Specials:

Well done to the Stormers once again – Please book your table early and take advantage of our PREGO and CASTLE Draught Special, every time they play you pay R65-00 for a 500ml Castle Draught and our well known Prego.

The next Stormers game will be on the 2nd April against Western Force @ 12h05 – BRING IT ON!

Recipe of the Month: 

Oxtail Potjie - probably the tastiest potjie recipe

INGREDIENTS
500g Oxtails cut 2 inches thick pieces
10 slices Bacon cut in 1 inch pieces
½ cup Flour seasoned with salt and pepper
1 litre beef stock
1 can tomato paste
1 Bay leaf
6 black peppercorns
1 bouquet garni
6 large leeks, chopped coarsely
2 large onions, chopped coarsely
6 large carrots, chopped coarsely
20 button mushrooms
1 cup red wine
½ cup sherry
½ cup cream
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons crushed garlic

METHOD

1. Dry oxtails with paper towel.
2. Put seasoned flour in a Ziplock bag, then add the Oxtail and shake to coat with flour.
3. Heat butter and olive oil and sauté bacon pieces.
4. Remove bacon and brown Oxtail in resulting fat, remove and drain.
5. Finely dice 4 of the carrots. Coarsely chop the onions and the leeks.
6. Add the finely diced carrots, leeks, onions and sauté until softened
7. Add Oxtail, bacon, bouquet garni, bay leaf, peppercorns, garlic, tomato sauce, red wine, sherry.
8. Bring slowly to a boil and cook slowly for 3 – 4 hours.
9. 1 hour before serving cut the remaining carrots into 1 inch pieces, add them and mushrooms and continue cooking slowly.
10. Just prior to serving, add cream and stir in.
11. If you want to thicken the sauce mix some cornstarch with the cream before adding.

ENJOY!

Posted in News, Restaurant

Conference news – March 2010

Wednesday, 24th March 2010

Where is 2010 going?Its flying by….

Exciting Conferences held with us this month so far:

Its the final countdown to the biggest event EVER IN THE WORLD WITH ONLY **79 DAYS TILL KICK OFF! We are offering a fantastic team building and conference package,

PLEASE WATCH THE PRESS FOR DETAILS

As you may have know from our Feb issue, Reach for a Dream held one of their Fundraising Golf Day’s and luncheon here on the 12th of March, the same day as our Open Day and we are all delighted to say that together we raised        R18 500! A BIG thank-you to all of you who were involved to make this day such a success. The money raised on the day will be used to answer the Dreams of many young children; we will be posting more info in our April newsletter! Please log onto our facebook page (The River Club) for more info about the day and the festivities http://www.facebook.com/ If you are thinking about holding a Golf day or Charity event, please contact us on 021 448 6117 or on info@riverclub.co.za we would love to assist you!

South Africa Wind Energy Programme (SAWEP) held their Convention here for the implementation and status of the Wind Atlas for South Africa project as well as capacity building in assessing, methods, tools, products, wind energy potential and application. Very positive!

Fine Woman – Business Network will be inviting Charlotte Kemp, who is speaking on her experiences as an entrepreneur which led to her writing her bestselling book ‘I am not afraid of the F word’ to their monthly breakfast meeting!
For more information on next month’s exciting breakfast please log onto www.finewoman.co.za

Father and Son Day in conjunction with Logical Golf and Ryan Maron’s Cricket School of Excellence will be held here on Sunday the 11th of April. The afternoon will comprise of Cricket Super Skills, a braai and a 1hr Logical Golf group lesson with a Golf Pro, tickets are R200 per team! This is a fantastic bonding opportunity for Fathers and Sons, (aged between 7-15yrs!) There are goodie bags as well as a Prize giving at the end.

Time: 12:30 till around 16:00

For more information and to book, as space is limited, please e-mail Sarah on sarah@riverclub.co.za

The First, Second and Third family to book and confirm your Father & Son afternoon with us will win ONE of the below Prize’s.

1. Free RMCSE holiday CLINIC – Value: R500
2. SA CRICKET magazine – FREE 10 issues – Value: R400
3. 2 New Balance wrist bands and socks – Value: R120

These are just a few of the exciting things happening this month at the River Club in the Conference Department! To find out more about how our conference department can organise your next banquet, conference or event please phone us on 021 448 6117 or email info@riverclub.co.za  

Posted in Conference, News

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