Friday, May 31, 2019

Golf - Friday 31st May 2019

Hello from beautiful Cunnamulla.

Peter and I are together again for our big road trip starting with a stop at Charleville on Sunday.

Meanwhile at Gosford......

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

We had 81 starters with 5 visitors from Hunter Valley, NSW, Everglades, Toukley and Charlestown.

CONGRATULATIONS TO GAIL WILLIAMS FOR A HOLE-IN-ONE ON THE 5TH HOLE !

RESULTS:

A GRADE: 

WINNER: Dylan Robertson - 42 points

RUNNER UP: Steve Makepeace - 39 points

3RD: Mark Wakeley - 38 points

GROSS WINNER : Robbie Whyte - 74 points

B GRADE: 

WINNER: Fred McGlynn - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Bob Frost - 40 points

3RD: Brett Davies - 38 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Gail Williams - Hole-in-One 

8TH HOLE: Bob Thomas - 148 cms

12TH HOLE: Paul Beaven - 168 cms

 14TH HOLE: John Wright - 205 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points on a countback

DSR MEN: 70

DSR LADIES: 73



Thursday, May 30, 2019

Golf - Thursday 30th May 2019

Hello from beautiful Cunnamulla QLD.

My Gold Coast holiday is over and I am moving on to our road trip.

Meanwhile at Gosford....

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

We had 25 starters.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Robyn Johnston - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Judy Verlander - 35 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Not won

8TH HOLE: Fay Bailey

12TH HOLE: Jan Walker

14TH: Lynn Puiatti

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points

DSR: 74

9 HOLE COMPETITION:

We had 6 starters.

WINNER: Pam Roberts - 15 points

DSR: 36 points

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Golf - Wednesday 29th May 2019

Hello this time from beautiful Toowoomba.

The Foursomes Championships has now been updated along with photos. Check out Sunday's blog.


The Golf Event of the day was a Men's Single Stableford + Team Best Two Scores each Hole.

We had 204 starters with 5 visitors from Wyong, Charlestown, NTP, Shelly Beach.

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Allan Keith, Wayne Cardiff, Chris Myers & Greg West - 91 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Walter Loschi - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Col Matterson - 37 points on a countback

3RD: Keith Bourne - 37 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Kevin Sutherland - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Brent Mungovan - 40 points

3RD: Graham Aldcroft - 39 points

C GRADE:

WINNER: Clyde Wyborn 39 points

RUNNER UP: Leo Hawley - 38 points on a countback

3RD: Kelvin Thomas - 38 points

D GRADE:

WINNER: Clive Brand - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Dennis Howlett - 37 points on a countback

3RD: Gilbert Sullivan - 37 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Jim Johnston - 5.5cms

8TH HOLE: Trevor Harrison - 174 cms

12TH HOLE: Walter Loschi - 80 cms

14TH HOLE: Tony Cosentino - 80 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points

DSR: 72

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Golf - Tuesday 28th May 2019

My last hello from Surfer's Paradise - on to other mysterious places after this - stay posted.

Meanwhile in Gosford:...…..

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford - 4th CCWGA Brooch - Veteran's in conjunction - Top Ten Shoot Out - Round 4.

We had 69 starters.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Rhonda Robertson - 36 points on countback

RUNNER UP: Lorraine Bignall - 36 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Linda Rogers - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Helen Stuart - 38 points on a countback

C GRADE:

WINNER: Maria McGann - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Pam Witt - 38 points'

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Judith Ruitenberg

8TH HOLE: Lorraine Bighnalll

12TH HOLE: Pam Roberts

14TH HOLE: Leonie Kelly

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points

DSR: 73

Monday, May 27, 2019

F-Troop - Monday 27th May 2019












Hello again from beautiful Surfer's Paradise.  The weather here is fantastic.  I understand that it has gone very cool at home.


Meanwhile at Gosford.....


F- Troop was in force today working hard on their projects.

On hand we had Duncan Dyer, Trevor Harrison, Kevin O'Brien, Sam Knox, Terry Coyle, Rob Benson, John Hollebon, Andy Henebury, Ron Gowing, Peter Martin, Don Nicholls, Garry Trigg


Projects worked on today were tree maintenance, Loose Timber & rubbish pick up around the course, cleaning of the bush toilets, watering of the green space gardens, tidy up around the clubhouse, 1st and 10th tees, wedding garden and practice nets, hedge maintenance, firewood deliveries, tidy up and watering of the 4th tee hedge.

Morning tea was appreciated by all.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!.


Sunday, May 26, 2019

Masters Pennants Results - Sunday 26th May 2019

Gosford Vs Breakers at Gosford.

GOSFORD WON 8 MATCHES TO NIL

Encourage Shield - Round 2 results

Gosford Vs Magenta at Toukley

GOSFORD WON /1

Saturday, May 25, 2019

Golf - Sunday 26th May 2019 -Mixed Foursomes Championship







Gail Williams and Peter Lack - 2019 Club Foursomes Champions with President Paul Ingham




Karen Askins & Michael Cheetham - 27 Holes Nett Winners with President Paul Scholberg



Col Matterson & Lauren Matterson - 18 hole nett winners with President Paul Scholberg


David & Narelle Medcalf - 18 hole gross winners with President Paul Scholberg





Sam Knox & Di Beechey - 9 Hole Nett winners with President Paul Scholberg


Nigel and Sheena Asken - 9 Hole Gross winners with President Paul Scholberg


My thanks to Lorraine Bignall for the above photos



Hello again from beautiful Surfersv Paradise …….

Meanwhile in Gosford ……….


These are the correct results .for the Foursomes Championships

RESULTS:

9 HOLE COMPETITION:

NETT WINNERS: Dam Knox and Di Beechey - 36 points

GROSS WINNERS: Nigel & Sheena Asken - 41 points

18 HOLE COMPETITION:

NETT WINNERS: Col & Lauren Matterson - 70.5 poits

GROSS WINNERS: David & narelle Medcalf - 85 points

27 HOLE COMPETITION:

NET WINNERS: Michael Cheetham & Karen Askens - 97.5 points

GROSS WINNERS & CLUB CHAMPIONS: Peter Lack & Gail Williams - 130 points
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NO HANDICAPPING TODAY!

Golf - Saturday 25th May 2019

Hello from beautiful Queensland.....


Meanwhile at Gosford.......

The Golf Event of the day was a Men's Single Stableford + Team 1 x 2 x 3.

We had 203 starters.

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Ian Rutherford, Greg Skilbeck, Tony Cosentino & Robbie Whyte - 86 points.

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Peter Allen - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Tony Cosentino - 37 points

3RD: Matt Carroll - 36 points on a countback

B GRADE:

WINNER: Keith Potter - 40 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Bert Brink - 40 points

3RD: Brian Rand - 37 points on a countback

C GRADE:

WINNER: Robert Harrington - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Shane Carty - 37 points

3RD: Tony Monteleone - 35 points

D GRADE:

WINNER: Mitchell Makepeace - 36 points

RUNNER UP: Malcolm Hammond - 35 points

3RD: Max Bridgman - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Graeme Wright - 149 cms

8TH HOLE: Brian Rand - 82 cms

12TH HOLE: nOT WON

14th hole: Tony Monteleone - 159 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 32 points on a countback

DSR: To be advised

Friday, May 24, 2019

Golf - Golf - Friday 24th May 2019

Hello from Surfers Paradise - still beautiful one day and perfect the next....

Meanwhile at Gosford.......

CONGRATULASTIONS TO: Soo-Young Hams for a HOLE-IN-ONE at the 14th Hole!

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

We had 92 starters with 9 visitors from Belmont, Shelly Beach, NSW, Mangrove Mountain, The Ridge, Gordon, Wyong.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Troy Pfeffer - 39 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Robbie Whyte 39 points

3RD: Jim Williams - 38 points

GROSS WINNER: Robbie Whyte - 71 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Jack Wadeley - 43 points

RUNNER UP: Clive Brand - 42 points

3RD: Beven Lydement - 40 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5th hole: jJim Williams - 240 cms

8TH HOLE: Robbie Whyte - 116 cms

12TH HOLE: Chris Fullwr - 262 cms

14TH HOLE: Soo-Young Hams - Hole - in - one

BALLS WENT TO: 36 points on a countback

DSR: 70


CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Walter Loschi for an EAGLE 1t the 16th.

Shane Leidici for an EAGLE at the 18th

Soo-Young Hams @ the 14th.


Thursday, May 23, 2019

Golf - Thursday 23rd May 2019

Hello from beautiful Surfers Paradise - Beautiful one day and Perfect the next.....



Meanwhile at Gosford..............


The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford.+ 4BBB Knockout Final.

RESULTS:

We had 32 starters.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Lesley Gregory - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Bev Adams - 38 points

3RD: Jann Henebury - 36 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Lorraine Bignall

8TH HOLE: Carolyn Buttsworth

12TH HOLE: Kay Baillie

14TH HOLE: Lynn Puiatti

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points

DSR: To be advised



9 HOLE COMPETITION:

We had 8 starters.

WINNER: Betty Shields - 16 points

RUNNER UP: Midge Gill - 15 points on a countback

DSR: To be advised




Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Golf - Wednesday 22nd May 2019



The girls have arrived in town - Surfers Paradise  here we come!!!!!
with my two sister for week of family quality time together for the first time in many years.


Meanwhile at Gosford...…….

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

We had 208 starters with 5 visitors from Palmer Colonial, Everglades, Cowra, Wyong & Shelly Beach.

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Brad Winterswijk,  Matt Carroll, Richard Duffy & Lindsay Anderson - 90 points on a countback

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: John Geercke - 42 points

RUNNER UP: Ros Drakeford - 40 points

3RD: Jeff Taylor - 37 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Neville Wolifson - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Chris Myers - 39 points

3RD: Steven Thompson - 38 points on a countback

C GRADE:

WINNER: Harry Woodhead - 38 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Dennis Wright - 38 points on a countback

3RD: Gary Peters - 38 points

D GRADE:

winner: Richard Duffy - 44 points

RUNNER UP: Jim Henry - 41 points

3RD: Arthur Collien - 38 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: - Mark Faulkner - 125 cms

8TH HOLE: Garry Strotz - 56 cms

8TH HOLE: Dennis Wright - 138 cms

14TH HOLE: Jeff Taylor - 180 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points on a countback

DSR: To be advised,

Monday, May 20, 2019

Golf - Tuesday 21st May 2019

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

We had 59 styarters.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Margaret Maclachlan - Minus 1

RUNNER UP: Di Thomlinson - Minus 2 on a countback

B GRADE:

WINNER: Rosalie Dyer - Plus 2

RUNNER UP: Helen Stuart - Plus 1

C GRADE:

WINNER: Bernadette Kirkman - Plus 2

RUNNER UP: Barbara Frewin - Square

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Marianne Lanham

8TH HOLE: Judy Verlander

12TH HOLE: Fran James

14TH HOLE: Leeanne Binns

BALLS WENT TO: Minus 2 on a countback

DSR: 73

F-Troop - Monday 20th May 2019


F-Troop Morning Tea - Di Beechey, Sam Knox, Peter Martin, Don Nicholls, Duncan Dyer, Ron Gowing, Kevin O'Brien, Graham Chee, (Rob Benson, Jan Martin)



Yukka plants donated by Steve Turner planted along the fenceline at Racecourse Road





New Teapot planter at the Ladies 13th Tee garden to replace the broken planter





We only had a small crew today for F-Troop duties however we managed to ghet some good projects done albeit that we were interrupted mid morning with a police drama on the course with a helicopter hovering.  The fugitive was found at the golf club side of Narara Creek by a police dog which caused us to be called off the fairways for a time.

On hand we had Duncan Dyer, Kevin O'Brien, Sam Knox, Ron Gowing, Rob Benson, Peter Martin, Don Nicholls, Di Beechey & Jan Martin.

Projects worked on today were tree maintenance, loose timber and rubbish pick up around the course, tidy up of the clubhouse area, 1st and 10th tees, wedding garden and practice nets, tidy up and watering of the camellias in Camellia Way, cleaning of the Bush Toilets, Firewood delivery, planting in of yukka plants at the racecourse road fenceline, replacing the tea pot planter at the ladies 13th garden, watering the pots at the 6th tee, bike garden, ladies9th tee garden & 9th green pot, tidy up of the tranquility garden, weed treatment at the back of the 6th native gardens, watering pots in the wedding garden.

We did appreciate morning tea after a bit of a disrupted day.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Sunday, May 19, 2019

Golf - Sunday 19th May 2019





Ross Drakeford - Winner of the Men's Singles 
with Captain Graham Chee




Karen Askins - Winner of the Ladies Singles
with Captain Gra





The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford for Men and Ladies + Four Person Waltz.


We had 65 starters

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Grahame Muller, John Slight, Georgina Lamb & Helen Macgorman - 90 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Ross Drakeford- 40 points

RUNNER UP: Clyde Cruickshanks - 39 points on a countback

LADIES SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Karen Askins - 40  points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Ross Drakeford - 190 cms

8TH HOLE: Col Matterson - 78 cms

12TH HOLE: Spencer Walklate - 310 cms

14TH HOLE: Carolyn Buttsworth - 620 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 

MEN: 36 points

LADIES: 35 points

DSR MEN: 70

DSR LADIES: 73
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Masters Pennants Results - Sunday 19th May 2019

The Masters Pennants was played at Gosford.

Gosford Vs Shelley Beach.

Loss 9 to 6


Encourage Shield Results - Sunday 19th May 2019



Encourage Shield Resulys



The Encourage Shield was played today 19th May 2019 - Gosford Vs Everglades.

RESULTS:

Draw 3 ALL


Saturday, May 18, 2019

Golf - Saturday 18th May 2019

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

We had 185 starters with 6 visitors from Gen Y, Shelly Beach, Murrumbidgee, Wyong, Charlestown and Iluka.

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Anthony Higgs & Arnie Maini 47 points

RUNNERS UP: Andrew Drane & Mick Grant - 46 points on a countback

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Matt Carroll - 37 points

RUNNER UP: Raymond Taylor - 35 points on a countback

3RD: Robbie Whyte - 35 points on a countback

gross winner: Matt Carroll - 69 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Robert Gennari - 38 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Chris McClymont - 38 points

3RD: Ross Sharman - 37 points on a countback

C GRADE:

WINNER: Stephen Hogg - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Dennis Wright - 35 points

3RD: Arnie Maini - 34 points on a countback

D GRADE:

WINNER: Michael Wills - 37 points

RUNNER UP: Frank Smith - 36 points

3RD: Rex Gardner - 35 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Greg Skilbeck - 112 cms

8TH HOLE: Matt carroll - 38 cms

12TH HOLE: Stuart Bevan - 164 cms

14TH: Peter Burke - 75 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points on a countback

DSR MEN: 74


Thursday, May 16, 2019

Golf - Friday 17th May 2019

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

We had 83 starters with 8 visitors from Shelly Beach, Wyong, Gordon, Macquarie Links, Kurri Kurri and Charlestown.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Dylan Robertson - 43 points

RUNNER UP: Bob Thomas - 38 points

3RD: Michael Wilson - 37 points

GROSS WINNER: Matt Carroll - 73 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Mitchell Makepeace - 50 points

RUNNER UP: Brett Davies - 42 points on a countback

3RD: Clive Brand - 42 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Robert Laing - 148 cms

8TH HOLE: John Haines - 206 cms

12TH HOLE: Ben Paterson - 85 cms

14TH HOLE: Garry Strotz - 52 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 36 points

DSR MEN: 70

DSR LADIES: 73

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Golf - Thursday 16th May 2019

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

We had 30 starters.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER:  Lesley Gregory- 39 points

RUNNER UP: Dawn Tromp - 37 points

3RD: Christine Drakeford - 36 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE - Judy Verlander

8TH HOLE: Liz Robinson

12TH HOLE: Rhonda Robertson

14TH HOLE: Lynn Puiatti

BALLS WENT TO: 36 points

DSR: 73


9 HOLE COMPETITION:

We had 7 starters.

WINNER: Betty Shields - 17 points on a countback

BALLS WENT TO: 15 points

DSR: 36

Golf - Wednesday 15th May 2019

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

We had 205 starters with 7 visitors from Northbridge, Kooindah Waters, Shelly Beach, NTP, and Toukley.

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Brent Mungovan & Michael Reinhard - 47 points on a countback

RUNNERS UP: Gary Peters & Stephen Hogan - 47 points on a countback

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Matt Carroll - 38 points

RUNNER UP: David Boyd - 36 points on a countback

3RD: Dave Hemming - 36 points

GROSS WINNER: Matt Carroll - 69 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Graham Chee - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Michael Wilson - 37 points

3RD: Brian Robinson - 36 points on a countback

C GRADE:

WINNER: Warwick Backhouse - 39 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Neville Walker - 39 points on a countback

3RD: Wayne Maguire - 39 points on a countback

D GRADE:

WINNER: Peter L. Smith - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Gilbert Sullivan - 39 points

3RD: Peter Kernan - 38 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Darren Walker - 115 cms

8TH HOLE: Keith Potter - 194 cms

12TH HOE: Rob Hickey - 138 cms

14TH HOLE: Tony Cosentino - 170 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points

DSR MEN: 71


Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Golf - Tuesday 14th May 2019 - Ladies Open Day




Floral displays at the 1sr and 10th tees
flowers from our golf club gardens



6th tranquility garden 


raffle prizes today


Nearest the pins and ball prozes


Presentation in the Sunset Room



Judy Verlander, Kerry Williams, Sandy Laybutt and Lyn Cruickshanks
1st Place  Nett



Karen Coventry, Leonie Kelly, Rosie Dyer & Kath Payn
2nd Place Nett


Gay Saines, Margaret Miles, Di Thomlinson & Margaret Sanger
3rd place Nett


Cheryl Andrews,Lynne Wales, Lynette Hughes & Judy Jones
 4th Pace Nett


Glennis English, Mona Maher, Kyung Chung & Soo-Young Hams
5th Place Nett






Deb Flanigan, Vicki Foster (Robyn Krahe & Chris Dekker)
6th Place Nett




Sally Hopkins, Michelle Hughes, Bronwyn Dwyer & Helen Potter
Gross Winners















































The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Team Stableford - LADIES OPEN DAY.

We had  144 players with 76 visitors

visiting teams were from Wyong, Breakers, Everglades, Mereweather, Morisset, Shelly, Magenta, Forster-Tuncurry & Maitland..

We had a most perfect day for our Ladies Open Day - blue sky and sunshine and everybody had a most enjoyable day.  Congratulations to our Ladies Committee for organising a great day where we raised in excess of $1,300 for charity.  Congratulations also to our Social Committee who did a great job today providing morning tea and the beautiful floral displays at the 1st and 10th tees.

Parking for our ladies was also under control with thanks to F-Troop volunteers who controlled the golf club parking area so that every golfer got a car park.

RESULTS:

TEAM WINNERS NETT:

1ST: Kerry Williams, Sandy Laybutt, Judy verlander & Lyn Cruickshanks - 88 points on a countback

2ND: Rosalie Dyer, Kath Payn, Karen Coventry & Leonie Kelly - 88 points

3RD: Di Thomlinson, Gay Saines, Margaret Miles & Margaret Sanger - 87 points

4TH: Cheryl Andrews, Lynne Wales, Lynette Hushes & Judy Jones - 86 points

5TH: Glennis English, Mona Maher, Kyung Chung & Soo-Young Hams - 85 points

6TH: Vicki Foster, Deb Flaniagan, Robyn Krahe & Chris Dekker - 84 points

SCRATCH WINNERS: Helen Potter, Sally Hopkins & Bronwyn Dwyer - 53 points

NEAREST THE PINS - OVER THE FIEL:

5TH HOLE:

MEMBER: Lorraine Bignall

VISITOR: Trish Howard

8TH HOLE:

MEMBER: Rosie Dyer

VISITOR: Sandra Kunze

12TH HOLE:

MEMBER: Sally Hoplins

VISITOR: Michelle Hughes

14TH HOLE:

MEMBER: Di Beechey

VISITOR: Trish Howard

BALSL WENT TO: 81 points on a countback

NO HANDICAPPING TODAY!