Golf - Saturday 1st March 2014

Some of the earlier players finished today before the rain set in.  We have had a fair bit of rain and the competition was suspended due to water over the greens, and then eventually cancelled due to the continued rain.

It would have been good if we could have just squeezed our golf in before the rain came back as the course has really had enough now and the dams are full.

Our two garden weddings were in serious doubt early in the day.  I believe the first wedding was set up in the Wedding Garden as the rain had held off for a little while - but the scheduled 4 o'clock wedding may have been on the balcony.

We had 200 golfers due to play golf today and a combined 200 wedding guests at the weddings which would be a good turnover for the club.

The forecast for tomorrow is more showers clearing in the afternoon.  Some sunshine would be nice.
Hopefully we will be playing golf as our course drainage is excellant.

Golf - Friday 28th February 2014

The Golf Event of the day was no competition due to the wet weather settling in as the day went on.

It is all good for our course with our dams collecting the excess water well and the course is greening up which is great for the end of summer leading us into a good position if drier months are ahead.

More rain is forecast for tomorrow but hopefully some golf will happen. The course will be open as things stand at the moment.  Check with the Pro Shop re the state of the course tomorrow if there is more rain overnight.

We have two weddings happening at the same time tomorrow afternoon which will be accommodated  in the upstairs space. The weddings may need to be on the balcony if it is too wet in the Wedding Garden.

Members will be accommodated in the Fairways lounge downstairs.

Golf - Thursday 27th February 2014

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford - Over the Field.

We had 37 starters with 3 visitors from Mount Lawley and Terrigal.

RESULTS:

WINNER: Fran James - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Doon Jansen - 36 points

3RD: Kay Adams - 34 points on a countback

4TH: Anne Burke - 34 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PIN - 14TH HOLE:

O to 32: Wendy Stapleton

33 to 45: Lenore Brazenor

BALLS WENT TO:,31 points on a countback

NO HANDICAPPING TODAY -COMPOSITE COURSE

Golf - Wednesday 26th February 2014

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford + 2 Ball Team.

We had 180 starters with 8 visitors from Bayview, Everglades, Magenta Shores, Morissett & Terrigal.

RESULTS:

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS:  Michael Brown & Leonard Sargant - 51 points

RUNNERS UP:  Michael Jorgenson & Clyde Wynborn - 49 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Michael Brown - 48 points

RUNNER UP:  Graham Williams - 43 points

3RD:  Graeme Elliott - 42 points

SINGLE SCRATCH WINNER :  Col Matterson - 35 points

NEAREST THE PIN 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE:  Paul Beaven

B GRADE:  Garry Trigg

C GRADE:  John Vandy

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER:  Paul Marlow

EAGLES NEST 12TH HOLE:

WINNER:  Paul Beaven - (41cms) - 52 Balls

BALLS WENT TO:  36 points (neat)

NO HANDICAPPING TODAY - COMPOSITE C OURSE

Results of Super Senior Pennants - Monday 24th February 2014

The Results of the Senior Seniors Pennant match played on Monday 24th February 2014 at Everglades.

Gosford 4 defeated Toukley G.C. 3

Winners were
Col Matterson 6/5
Paul Edwards 2/1
Clyde Cruickshanks 2/1
Keith Bourne 6/5
Graeme Kingsmill 5/4

Next Round is at Toukley Golf Club where Gosford are up against Terrigal/Mangrove Mountain combined Team.  Hit Off 10.30am.

Golf - Tuesday 25th February 2014

We had a lovely day for golf today.  My playing partners were Joyce Bosley and Rosemary Cohen and we enjoyed our day on the course - pity about the golf.  We did have some good highlights between the three putts and a couple of good holes like the 8th where we all got three pointers.

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford.

We had 63 starters.

RESULTS:

DIVISION 1 - 0 TO 22:

WINNER:  Chris Shaw - 35 points

RUNNER UP:  Sue Scobie - 34 points

DIVISION 2 - 23 TO 32:

WINNER:  Chris Cayley - 40 points

RUNNER UP:  Berri Hanley - 35 points on a countback

DIVISION 3 - 33 TO 45:

WINNER:  Carolyn Buttsworth - 35 points

RUNNER UP:  Narelle Medcalf - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE:

DIV 1:  Not won

DIV 2:  Chris Cayley

DIV 3:  Not won

14TH HOLE:

DIV 1:  Allison Guthrie

DIV 2:  Bev Adams

DIV 3:  Linda Rankin

BALLS WENT TO:  32 points on a countback

NO HANDICAPPING TODAY DUE TO THE SECOND HOLE NEEDING TO BE PLAYED
AS A PAR 3 DUE TO COURSE MAINTENANCE.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me:  Rosalie Dyer had a birdie on the 6th and parred the 7th; Mary Ellis was a frivolous player; Sharon Anderson had 4/4 on the 3rd; Maureen Johnson had a 4 pointer on the 3rd; Rhonda Robertson had 5 pars on the back nine and a gobbler on the 4th; Anne Burke had a gobbler; Lynn Puiatti had no wipes and beat Jan Martin on a countback; Berri Hanley played a nice steady game; Beulah Cant had a nice day in spite of her golf; Judy Verlander parred the 1st; Doreen Vines had good company; Lorraine Linnert had 5 pars; Lyn Cruickshanks parred the 4th, 6th, 8th & 16th; Chris Dekker parred all the Par 3's; My highlight was parring the 1st and the 16th and getting second prize in the 100 club.

My thanks to Chris Drakeford for the great photo of the Water Dragon.

F-Troop - Monday 24th February 2014

We had a good day for F-Troop today - not too hot earlier.

We had 12 volunteers to share the load which was good because we had some heavy projects underway.
On hand were Duncan Dyer, Trevor Harrison, Don Nicholls, Rob Benson, Garry Trigg, Warren Gray, Peter Martin, Nigel Asken, Di Beechey, Anne Burgess, Carolyn Buttsworth, Jan Martin.

The boys took on the daunting task of clearing out the gutter along the side of the school.  This gutter gets full of rubbish and weeds which is a problem in time of heavy rain.  The area looks much better now.

Nigel Asken worked on clearing weed and mud from around the pipes of the dam between the second and third fairways which was a big task.

Anne Burgess cleaned up around the BBQ area and her camellias.

Di Beechey and Carolyn Buttsworth cleaned up under the clubhouse and car parks, gave the bike garden some TLC, helped me to plant in some new lavenders at the 16th; cleaned up the garden on the path from the 14th to the 15th.

I worked on planting in the lavenders at the 4th and 16th, tidied up at the Ladies 3rd tee; cleaned up at the bush toilets; weeded the garden at the 2nd tee and cleared the path of weeds

Morning tea of fruit pastries was appreciated by all.  Thank you Chef John!

The rain this week was wonderful.  Our dams are full and the gardens are very happy.  The weeds are loving it too - so much to do - so little time!

YES! WE CAN MAKE A FIFFERENCE!

Golf - Sunday 23rd February 2014

We had a very busy day at Gosford Golf Club today - Social Clubs playing Golf pre competition, followed by the District A Grade Pennants, the normal Sunday Competition and further social players.  In addition to all of that we had a 9 o'clock wedding in the Wedding Garden followed by a Wedding Breakfast in the Magnolia Room.  Busy, busy, busy and isn't that great!

The Wedding menu was interesting - sausages, scrambled eggs, hash browns etc - very novel and literally a Wedding Breakfast.

The course was in great condition following the huge rainfall of last Wednesday - the deluge drained beautifully from the course and into the dams.

Our playing partners today were my brother Phil Smith from Moree and his lovely wife Lorraine.  Phil & Lorraine were not very impressed with all our trees and bunkers  (there are no bunkers on the Moree Golf Course).  We did have a great day on the village green with some good highlights.  Peter was the champion of the day scoring 39 points and the boys beat the girls for the Keno ticket.(Hmmmm!)

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford + 2 Ball Team Mixed Men and Ladies.

We had 64 starters with 3 visitors from Moree and The Springs.

RESULTS:

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

MEN:  Wal Robertson & Terry Coyle - 48 points

MIXED:  Col Matterson & Lauren Matterson - 48 points

LADIES:  Rosalie Dyer & Lauren Matterson - 43 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Wal Robertson - 42 points on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Col Matterson - 42 points

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Robin Incoll - 37 points

RUNNER UP:  Chris Drakeford - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH:  Leigh Kay

LADIES 8TH:  Vicki Foster

BALLS WENT TO:  

MEN:  35 points on a countback

LADIES:  32 points on a countback

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me:  Fay Bailey had two pars; Kay Frewin had a lovely day; Wally Bailey was the best player in the group; Brent Frewin had a birdie on the 13th; Spencer Walklate had 4 pointers on the 10th and the 16th; Julie Hazzard had 4/4 on the 3rd; John Hazzard had 2/4 on the 14th; Stephen Cross had a birdie on the 10th; Robin Incoll played well for her 37 points; Ross Drakeford had an Eagle on the 15th; Col Matterson had 3/4 on the 9th and the boys won the Keno ticket; Lauren Matterson had 22 points on the front 9; Ray Buttsworth had 5/4 on the 10th; Phil Smith had had great shots to the green at the 7th and the 16th; Lorraine Smith had a good 3 pointer; Peter Martin scored a good 39 points; my highlights were sinking a 40 foot putt on the 16th for a par and parring the 18th.

Another highlight this week for those of you who would have watched the South Sydney/Saints Rugby League Match - John & Julie Hazzard's grandson Alex Johnston played for the winning side.  Alex also scored the first try in the Holden Cup. Congratulations John & Julie - You have a winner there!

RESULTS OF THE A GRADE CCGA played at Gosford today:

TOUKLEY DEFEATED GOSFORD 5 TO 2 1/2.

We followed the last of the Pennants Teams today and saw some great golf shots from our boys.

Golf - Saturday 22nd February 2014

The Golf Event of the day was a Men's Single Stableford + 2 Ball Team.

We had 200 starters with 13 visitors from Pambula-Merimbula, Toukley, Wagga RSL, Wauchope, Willows Qld.

RESULTS:

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS:  Stephen Tobin & Victor Hocking - 49 points on a countback

RUNNERS UP:  Andrew Henebury & Anthony Morton - 49 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Luke Suters - 50 points

RUNNER UP:  Nathan Walbancke - 44 points

3RD:  Anthony Morton - 43 points

4TH:  Victor Hocking - 41 points

SINGLE SCRATCH WINNER:  Phil Watson - 32 points

NEAREST THE PIN 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE:  Michael Connors

B GRADE:  Garry Upton

C GRADE:  Rob Hickey

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER:  Gavin Godwin

BALLS WENT TO:  35 points (neat)

DSR:  70

Tom Ballard's Graduation - February 2014

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOM BALLARD - GRADUATING TO PROFESSIONAL GOLFER EXTRAORDINAIRE:  

WELL DONE TOM and happy golfing.

Don Brierty - 1930 to 2014 - Funeral arrangements

Don Brierty passed away peacefully on 18th February 2014.

The funeral service for Don will be held in the Greenway Chapel, 460 Avoca Drive, Green Point on Tuesday 25th February 2014.

Rest in peace Don.

Golf - Friday 21st February 2014

The Golf Event of the day was a Medley Single Stableford for Men and Ladies.

We had 78 starters with 7 visitors from Casino, Shelly Beach, Shoelhaven Ex Servicemens GC, Taree & Wodonga.

RESULTS:

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Kevin Manshon - 41 points on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Jim Williams - 41 points

3RD:  Kevin Summerson (Casino) - 39 points on a countback

4TH:  Michael Reinhard - 39 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PIN:

MEN'S 12TH: Richard Henry

LADIES 8TH:  Not won

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN:  34 points on a countback

LADIES:  Nil

DSR MEN:  70

DSR WOMEN:  74

Golf - Thursday 20th February 2014

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Par - Over the Field.

We had 20 starters.

RESULTS:

WINNER:  Jann Henebury - Minus 1 on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Margaret Maclachlan - Minus 1 on a countback

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH HOLE:

DIV 1:  Judy Verlander

DIV 2:  Rhonda Austen

BALLS WENT TO:  Minus 3 on a countback

BALL COMPETITION:

Jann Henebury

Margaret Maclachlan

Rhonda Austen

Sharon Anderson

Rhonda Robertson

Golf - Wednesday 19th February 2014

 Some of the boy's catches

Our Hawekesbury River Houseboat experience

It was wonderful news to hear that we had some good rainfall at Gosford while we were away on our short excursion and I understand that our dams are full.  Great news!

It was unfortunate that the storm arrived a bit too early and prevented some of the afternoon players from finishing.

The Golf Event of the day was a Men's Single Stableford + Teams Event 1 X 2 X 3

We had 165 starters with 5 visitors from Everglades, Magenta Shores, Nelson's Bay, Taree & West Wyalong.

RESULTS:

TEAM EVENT RESULTS:

WINNERS:  Victor Hocking, Stephen Tobin, Peter Cruden & Ray Cruden - 93 points

RUNNERS UP:  Fred Middleton, Kevin Tweedie, Peter Yabsley & Jim Williams - 90 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Peter Yabsley - 43 points

RUNNER UP:  Brent Frewin - 40 points

3RD:  Peter Smith - 39 points on a countback

WINNER SINGLE SCRATCH:  Brent Frewin - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE:  To be advised

B GRADE:  To be advised

C GRADE:  To be advised

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER:  To be advised

BALLS WENT TO:  32 points (neat)

DAILEY SCRATCH RATING:  71

I was saddened to hear that Don Briety passed away (I believe - yesterday) - deepest sympathy to Joan and family.  I do not have any details at this time and will advise of funeral arrangements when information comes to hand.

If you would like to see some more photos from our Hawkesbury River Houseboat Excursion click on "View my profile" (above) and select Jan Martin's Travel Blog from my list of blogs.

Golf - Tuesday 18th February 2014

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford.

We had 63 starters with one visitor L. Brazenor (Mt Lawley)

RESULTS:

DIVISION1 - 0 TO 22:

WINNER: Linda Rogers - 36 points

RUNNER UP:  Kath Payn - 33 points

DIVISION 2 - 23 TO 32:

WINNER:  Denise Bentlin - 37 points

RUNNER UP:  Jill Malone - 36 points

DIVISION 3 - 33 TO 45:

WINNER:  Narelle Medcalf - 37 points

RUNNER UP:  Rosemary Cohen - 35 points

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE:

DIV 1:  Judy Verlander

DIV 2:  Not won

DIV 3:  Narelle Medcalf

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH HOLE:

DIV 1:  Linda Rogers

DIV 2: Jill Malone

DIV 3:  Bernadette Kirkman

BALLS WENT TO:  31 points (neat)

DSR:  75

My thanks to Chris Drakeford for the above photo.

Golf - Sunday 16th February 2014

The promised rain arrived - not overnight as we would have hoped but we needed rain so badly that we had to sacrifice a game of golf today to benefit from it.

We have had steady rain, heavy at times, and hopefully enough to increase the levels of our dams.

I did see some optimistic golfers on the course this morning but I understand that the daily competition was cancelled.

The rain is easing now so we should have business as usual next week on a much greener course.

The blog may be delayed the next couple of days as I am not sure if I will have internet access on our Houseboat.

Golf - Saturday 15th February 2014

We were blessed with the weather today with only very light occasional showers which did not interfere with golf or the Garden Wedding.

The overnight and ongoing rainfall will be great for the course and the gardens - some steady rain overnight would be great.

The Golf Event of the day was a Men's Single Stableford - 3 grades

We had 145 starters with 9 visitors from Bayview, Everglades, Kooindah Waters and Wyong.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER:  Richard Henry - 42 points

RUNNER UP:  Robbie Whyte - 41 points

3RD:  David Boyd - 40 points on a countback

SINGLE SCRATCH WINNER:  Robbie Whyte - 37 points

B GRADE:

WINNER:  Phil Crawford (Kooindah) - 42 points

RUNNER UP:  Brad Dunn - 40 points on a countback

3RD:  Sam Knox - 40 points

SINGLE SCRATCH WINNER:  Sam Knox - 27 points

C GRADE: 

WINNER:  Adam Jennians - 43 points

RUNNER UP:  Wayne Goodley - 41 points

3RD:  Andy Henebury - 40 points

SINGLE SCRATCH WINNER:  Adam Jennians - 22 points

NEAREST THE PIN 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE:  Tony Cosentino

B GRADE:  Stuart Town

C GRADE:  Duncan Dyer

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER:  Mitch Ballard

BALLS WENT TO:  35 points on a countback

DSR:  69

Barrenjoey Week 2014

 Discussing Team Tactics at Barrenjoey Week

Our Gosford girls had a great time at the Barrenjoey Week of Golf in Sydney.

Kay Baillie& Rhonda Robertson came 5th in the Foursomes, Sheena Asken  and Anne Burke came 12th in the Foursomes, Wendy Stapleton, Kay Baillie, Sheena Asken and Anne Burke came 7th in the Team Event with Wendy and Sheena being the stars.

Well done girls!

My thanks to Anne Burke for the above photos.

Golf - Friday 14th February 2014

The Valentine's Dinner was very successful with many romantic couples enjoying a beautiful dinner overlooking our stunning golf course.  I understand the meal was first class as reported by some of our Members that attended the evening.  We also attracted vistors that attended our recent Wedding Expo which is positive feedback.

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford for Men and Ladies.

We had 78 starters with 15 visitors from Mangrove Mountain, Richmond, Shelly Beach, South West Rocks, Terrigal, Windsor, & Wyong.

RESULTS:

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Peter Yabsley - 45 points

RUNNER UP:  Michael Crehan - 43 points

3RD:  Kevin Tweedie - 42 points on a countback

4TH:  Stephen White - 42 points

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Pauline Norman - 32 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH:  Kevin Tweedie

LADIES 8TH:  Not won

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN:  36 points (neat)

LADIES:  Insufficient starters

DAILY SCRATCH RATING:  69