Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Golf - Thursday 1st August 2019

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

We had 25 starters.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Lauren Matterson - 34 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Helen Stuart - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Fran James

8TH HOLE - not won

12TH HOLE: Rhonda Robertson

14TH HOLE: Anne Burke

BALLS WENT TO: 32 points

DSR: 75


9 HOLE COMPETITION:

We had 10 starters

RESULTS:

WINNER: Debbie Cox - 17 points

RUNNER UP: Marilyn Caruana - 15 points on a countback

DSR: 36

Golf - Wednesday 31st July 2019

The Golf Event of the day was a Men’s Single Stableford.

We had 150 starters with 2 Visitors from Shelly Beach and Wyong.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Matthew Sheppard - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Henry James - 38 points

3RD: Tony Cosentino  - 36 points on a countback

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER : Robbie Whyte - 33 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Paul Watson - 37 points

RUNNER UP: Alan Anderson - 36 points on a countback

3RD: Jerry Gulpers: 36 points

C GRADE:

WINNER: Guy Moss - 38 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Geoffrey Tolson - 38 points

3RD: Warren Gray - 37 points

D GRADE:

WINNER: Chris Tarrant - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Peter Ray - 38 points on a countback

3RD: Richard Howes - 38 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Jim Johnston - 47 cms

8TH HOLE: Chris Tarrant - 700 cms

12TH HOLE: Matthew Sheppard - 370 cms

14TH HOLE: Steven Robinson - 132 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points

DSR: 71





Monday, July 29, 2019

Golf - Tuesday 30th July 2019

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stroke - Club and 6th WGNSW Medal.

We had 21 starters.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Sharon Anderson - 80 nett

B GRADE:

WINNER::Cathy McGowen - 71 nett

C GRADE:

WINNER: Liz Robinson - 82 nett

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Kim Cardiff

8TH HOLE: Cathy McGowen

12TH HOLE: Leonie Kelly

14TH HOLE: Dianne Thomlinson

BALLS WENT TO: 76 nett

DSR: 76

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Morning Tea in memory of the Late Anne Burgess









Anne with the F-Troop Team - March 2019





The Morning Tea held in the Magnolia Room to honour the memory of Anne Burgess.

The number of Members who attended the morning tea was a good indicator to the extent that who held Anne in high regard. Anne is sadly missed!






F-Troop - Monday 29th July 2019



F-Troop Morning Tea - Rob Benson, Trevor Harrison, Steve Hogg, Sam Knox, Duncan Dyer, Ron Gowing, Don Nicholls, Kevin O’Brien, Terry Coyle, Andy Henebury, Peter Martin, (John Hollebon, Jan Martin, Di Beechey) 

We had a very cold start (8 degrees) this morning at 7 am but we had a good attendance to help out with our projects.

On hand we had Trevor Harrison, Duncan Dyer, Kevin O’Brien, Steve Hogg, Sam Knox, Terry Coyle, Peter Martin, Don Nicholls, Ron Gowing, Andy Henebury, John Hollebon, Di Beechey and Jan Martin.

Our morning was shorter than normal due to the Morning Tea in memory of Anne Burgess that we all attended at 10 o’clock to honour Anne’s memory and acknowledgement of the work Anne contributed to F- Troop projects.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!



Sunday, July 28, 2019

Golf - Sunday 28th July 2019





Phillip Wilson, Kim Cardiff, Walter Loschi and Suzanne Waugh

Winners of the Team Series 1 




Ray Buttsworth, Annette Cross, Steve Cross, Carolyn Buttsworth, Walter Loschi, Kim Cardiff, Suzanne Waugh and Phillip Wilson 
Winners and Runners Up in the 1st Round of the Team Series
Red and Black is the winning combination






Paul Way - Winner of the Men’s Singles with President Paul Scholberg





Phillip Wilson Runner Up - Men’s Singles with President Paul Scholberg







Clyde Cruickshanks - 4th Place Men’s Singles with President Paul Scholberg









Suzanne Waugh - Winner of the Ladies Singles With President Paul Scholberg








Annette Cross - Runner Up - Ladies Singles with President Paul Scholberg




The Golf Event of the day was the first Round of the Team Series.

We had 55 starters.

RESULTS:

TEAM SERIES:

WINNERS: Suzanne Waugh, Walter Loschi, Kim Cardiff & Phillip Wilson - 108 points

RUNNERS UP: Annette Cross, Steven Cross, Ray Buttsworth & Carolyn Buttsworth - 104 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Paul Way - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Phillip Wilson - 38 points on a countback

3rd : Chris Stephens - 38 points

4TH: Clyde Cruickshanks - 37 points on a countback

LADIES SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Suzanne Waugh - 35 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Annette Cross - 35 points on a countback

3RD: Debbie Cox - 35 points


NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Allan Rix - 272 cms

8TH HOLE: Duncan Brown - 270 cms

12TH HOLE: Ray Buttsworth - 270 cms

14TH HOLE: Lauren Matterson - 840 cms

BALLS WENT TO:

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: 34 points

LADIES: 33 points on a countback

DSR MEN: 71

DSR LADIES: 74


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Sam Knox birdies the 14th and had 36 points; Georgina Lamb enjoyed the company on the golf course; Zorro Sorridimi drove within 7 metres of the 9th hole and birdied the 14th; Rosalie Dyer enjoyed a nice par on the 18th; Leonie Kelly had 19 points on the front 9; Brett Margin birdied the 14th after his drive one foot past the hole; Clyde Cruickshnanks birides the 10th and all others were par for 37 points; Paul Way scored 40 points after forgettiong to bring his golf shoes; George Foster and Ron Puiatti beat the girls for the Keno Ticket; Vicki Foster  birdies the 15th for 3/4; Ron Puiatti 17 pars and 1 bogie; Lynn Puiatti had 4/4 on the 3rd; Steve Robinson had birdies at the 5th and the 15th; Col Matterson;s highlight was playing with Steve Robinson; Lauren Matterson enjoyed the day; Karen Askins enjoyed the weather; Michael Cheetham Chipped in on the 6th for a par; John Hazzard was a consistant player; Terry Coyle enjoyed a lovely advocado & tomato & mushrooms on toast cooked by his lovely wife Sandra; Geraldine Turner had 4 pointers at the 8th and the 12th; Sandra Coyle played 18 holes; Steve Turner parred the 9th; Annette Cross enjoyed pars at the 1/3 & 15th; Steve Cross birdies the 15th; Ray Buttsworth enjoyed pars at the 1/3/14th; Carolyn Buttsworth was the backbone of the team; Rhonda & Wally Robertson was welcomed home after their epic trip by Kay & garryBaillie; Brent Frewin had a birdie at the 7th; Anne Forrester was a consistant player; Phillip Wilson enjoyed 38 points
Kim Cardiff was 11 points after 3 holes and finished with 33 points; Walter Loschi birdied the 1st and the 7th; Suzanne Waugh played steady golf; Fay Bailey had 4/4on the 3rd; my highlight was a morning with the grandies followed up by presentation at the golf club and dinner at the pub .








Saturday, July 27, 2019

Golf - Saturday 27th July 2019

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

We had 191 starters with 3 visitors from Kooindah Waters and Emerald.

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Hyunku Kangaroo, Danny Hwang, Bob Chung and Tony Chin - 86 points

MEN’S SINGLES RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Brett Margin - 36 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: John Shine - 36 points

3RD: Robbie Whyte - 35 points on a countback

B GRADE:

WINNER: Paul Watson - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Scott Boden - 37 points on a countback

3RD: Jeffrey Rogers - 37 points

C GRADE:

WINNER: John McIvor - 36 points

RUNNER UP: Peter Verhoek - 34 points

3RD: Michael Wills - 33 points

D GRADE:

WINNER: Danny Hwang - 40 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Duncan Dyer - 40 points

3RD: Paul Anderson - 35 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Ryan Morgan - 82 cms

8TH HOLE: David Grant - 302 cms

12TH HOLE: Leigh Phillipson - 112 cms

14TH HOLE: Joel Wills - 154 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 32 points on a countback

DSR: 74


Friday, July 26, 2019

Golf - Friday 26th July 2019

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

We had 88 starters with 5 visitors from Shelly Beach, Howlong and The Ridge.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER::Wade Gilmour  - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Jim Williams - 37 points on a countback

3RD: Neil Hunter - 37 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Brendan Potter - 45 points

RUNNER UP: Warren Phelps - 42 points

3RD: Grahame Muller - 41 points

GROSS SCRATCH WINNER: Tony Van Der Kolk - 72 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Jim Williams - 190 cms

8TH HOLE: Matthew Sheppard - 274 cms

12TH HOLE: Phil Baker - to be advised

14TH HOLE; Cathy McGowen - 820 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points on a countback

DSR MEN: 70

DSR LADIES: 73


Thursday, July 25, 2019

Golf - Thursday 25th July 2019

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Par - 1st Round Ladies Knockout.

We had 22 starters.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Kim Cardiff - plus 2 on a countback

RUNNER UP: Carolyn Buttsworth - plus 2

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Kim Cardiff

8TH HOLE: Sandra Coyle

12TH HOLE: Janice Clark

14TH HOLE: Debbie Andrews

BALLS WENT TO: Plus 2

DSR: 73

9 HOLE COMPETITION:

We had 5 starters

RESULTS:

WINNER: Dot Camp - 17 points

DSR: 36

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Reminder to Members - MORNING TEA IN MEMORY OF THE LATE ANNE BURGESS


A Morning Tea will be held at the clubhouse on Monday 29th July 2019 at 10.00am in memory of the Late Anne Burgess and a meet and greet with Anne’s son Mark Burgess who would like to meet as many of Anne’s friends as possible. 

All Members are welcome to attend.

Golf - Wednesday 24th July 2019

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

We had 206 starters with 4 starters from Wyong, NTPGC AND terry Hills.

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Joseph Keplinger, Walter Loschi, Bevan Lyndement & Steve Rowbotham - 91 points

MEN’S SINGLES RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Brad Winterswijk - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Col Matterson - 39 points

3RD: John Geercke - 38 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Wayne Maguire - 40 points

RUNNER UP: David Singer - 37 points on a countback

3RD: Jerry Gulpers - 37 points on a countback

C GRADE:

WINNER: Robert Laing - 39 points

RUNNER: Nick Goff - 38 points

3RD: Anthony O’Connor - 37 points on a countback

D GRADE:

WINNER: Shane Rowbotham - 38 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Terry Connor - 38 points on a countback

3RD: John Hazzard - 38 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Paul Scollon - 382 cms

8TH HOLE: Col Matterson - 64 cms

12TH HOLE: Tim Irving - 290 cms

14TH HOLE: Matthew Sheppard - 78 cms

BALLS WENT TO 34 points on a countback

DSR: 71


I am sorry for the late report - MiClub crashed again yesterday.


Monday, July 22, 2019

Golf - Tuesday 23rd July 2019 - Pro Shop Day



The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stroke - Pro Shop Day.

We had 55 starters.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Lorraine Bignall - 81 nett

RUNNER UP: Marianne Lanham - 84 nett

3RD: Anne Burke - 88 nett

B GRADE:

WINNER: Deborah Flanagan - 73 nett

RUNNER UP: Denise Bentlin - 74 nett

3RD: Lynette Cruickshanks - 78 nett

C GRADE:

WINNER: Rhonda Austen - 79 nett

RUNNER UP: Narelle Medcalf - 81 nett on a countback

3RD: Helen Smith - 81 nett on a countback

NEAREST THE PIN:

14TH: Christine Frost

BALLS WENT TO: 81 nett on a countback

DSR: 76

Results of the district Ladies Foursomes Championships - Monday 22nd July 2019


2019 District Ladies Foursomes Championship played at Gosford Golf Club

Sunday, July 21, 2019

F-Troop - Monday 22nd July 2019


F-Troop Morning Tea - Peter Martin, Steve Hogg, Duncan Dyer, Andy Henebury, Paul Scholberg, Ron Gowing, John Hollebon, Don Nicholls, Rob Benson, Kevin O’Brien (Jan Martin, Trevor Harrison)

The course was very busy today with  140 starters in the Ladies District Foursomes Championship.

We managed to work our way through some of our projects without interfering with the golfers.

On hand we had Trevor Harrison, Duncan Dyer, Kevin O’Brien, Steve Hogg, John Hollebon, Andy Henebury, Rob Benson, Ron Gowing, Peter Martin, Don Nicholls, Jan Martin.

Projects worked on today were Loose Timber and Rubbish pick up around the course, tidy up around the clubhouse, tidy up of paths at the clubhouse, 1st and 10th tee, wedding garden and practice nets, maintenance of hedges, tidy up of the wood heap, delivery of firewood, cleaning of the bush toilets, watering the green space garden, tidy up and watering of the Xanadu Gardens, tidy up of garden at the 4th tee, tidy up of tranquility garden, watering pots at the 6th, bike garden, ladies 9th tee garden and 9th green, weeding native gardens at the 6th, watering and pruning roses in the wedding garden, a start made on tidying the garden at the cart shed.

We appreciated morning tea after a hard morning tea.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Golf - Sunday 21st July 2019


Lynn Puiatti - Winner of the Ladies Singles with President Paul Scholberg






Christine Drakeford - Runner Up Ladies Singles With President Paul Scholberg







With our playing partners Ross and Christine Drakeford at the 1st Tee
Ross and Christine were also winners of the Team Event



My apologies to Kevin O’Brien and Steve Robinson, Ross and Christine Drakeford for the loss of their winners photos (accidentally deleted)

Our playing partners were Ross and Christine Drakeford who were great company and it was a pleasure to bring home the 2 Ball Team winners as they both combined very well. We did have some good highlights including good pars and two gobblers.

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

We had 70 starters with 4 visitors from Queanbeyan and Shelly Beach

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Ross Drakeford and Christine Drakeford - 46 points on a countback

MEN’S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Kevin O’Brien - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Steve Robinson - 38 points

3RD: Garry Baillie - 37 points

LADIES SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Lynn Puiatti - 37 points

RUNNER UP: Christine Drakeford - 35 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Bradley Seabrook - 187 cms

8TH HOLE: Bradley Seabrook - 78 cms

12TH HOLE: Lynn Puiatti - 170 cms

14TH HOLE: Lauren Matterson

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: 35 points

LADIES: 33 points on a countback

DSR MEN: 71

DSR LADIES: 74

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me - Ross Drakeford had 9 pars; Peter Martin had a gobbler on the 5th; Christine Drakeford had 5 x 3 pointers and had 35 points with 2 wipes; Carolyn Buttsworth and Rosalie Dyer beat the boys for the Keno Ticket; Rosalie Dyer had 4/4 on the 17th; Ray Buttsworth had 4/4 on the 4th; Steve Turner 1 putted on the 13th; steve Turner and Garry Baillie won the Keno Ticket from the girls; Steve Robinson was 7 over and had birdies on the 10th and the 12th; Liz Robinson had a 4 pointer on the 11th; Karen Askins had 3/4 on the 8th; Anne Forrester parred the 15th; Brent Frewin and Spencer Walklate beat the girls for the Keno Ticket; Vicki Foster chipped in from the black stump at the left of the 5th; Tony and Ros Webb from Canberra enjoyed their game of golf at a Gosford with brother Bill and Kerrie Webb - Ros found a ball and lost a ball; Kevin O’Brien had 41 points including a birdie at the 18th and some good chipping; Lorraine Bignall had some good 3 pointers; Lynn Puiatti got nearest the pin at the 12th and the girls beat the boys for the Keno Ticket; Col Matterson had a birdie at the 18th; At golf yesterday it was reported to me that George Foster physically hit a shag (of the feathered kind) which recovered after rolling into the dam; my highlight today was getting a gobbler at the 2nd for a 3 pointer, beating the boys for the Keno Ticket, scoring 30 points and finishing with the same ball I started with.



Saturday, July 20, 2019

Golf - Saturday 20th July 2019







While the boys are golfing the girls are ......
Celebrating Di Beechey’s 70th Birthday


Mi Club crashed last night so I could not get early results done Sorry about that.

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


We had 190 starters with 1 visitor from Wyong.

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Guy Mackie and Christian Weightman - 75 points

RUNNERS UP: Paul R Smith and Brent Frewin - 73 points

MEN’S SINGLES RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: John Day - 38 points

RUNNER UP: David Grant - 37 points on a countback

3RD: Graeme Kingsmill - 37 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Matt Carroll - 35 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Ian Witt - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Robert McTeare - 37 points on a countback

3RD: Mick Grant - 37 points on a countback

C GRADE:

WINNER: Colin Willis - 38 points

RUNNER UP: John Hollebon - 35 points

3RD: John Harrison - 34 points

D GRADE:

WINNER: Guy Mackay

RUNNER UP: Christian Weightman - 36 points

3RD: Anthony Morton - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Matt Carroll - 169 cms

8TH HOLE: John Day - 46 cms

12TH HOLE: John Jackson - 125 cms

14TH HOLE: Tony Monteleone - 400 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 32 points on a countback

DSR: 

MEN: 73

LADIES: 76




Thursday, July 18, 2019

Golf - Friday 19th July 2019












Di Beechey starting off her week of birthday celebrations for her 70th Birthday (tomorrow) in fine style - a good start Di 😊👏👍


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

We had 98 starters with 7 visitors from Kooindah Waters, Tieri, Wyong, Belmont and overseas.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Graham Aldcroft - 36 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Wayne Maguire - 36 points on a countback

3RD: Gail Williams - 36 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Justin Avendano - 31 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Gilbert Sullivan - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Harry Woodhead - 37 points

3RD: Brendan Potter - 36 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Phillip Wilson - 900 cms

8TH HOLE: Kevin Sutherland - 250 cms

12TH HOLE: John Rowley - 240 cms

14TH HOLE: Mitchell Makepeace - 340 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points

DSR MEN: 71

DSR LADIES: 74





Golf - Thursday 18th July 2019

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

We had 28 starters.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Kay Walker - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Allison Guthrie - 36 points

3RD: Helen Smith - 35 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Margaret Maclachlan

8TH HOLE: Cathy McGowen

12TH HOLE: Not won

14TH HOLE: Carolyn Buttsworth

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points on a countback

DSR: 73

9 HOLE COMPETITION:

We had 7 starters.

RESULTS:

WINNER: Betty Shields - 17 points

BALLS WENT TO: 15 points on a countback

DSR: 36


Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Golf - Wednesday 17th July 2019

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

We had 196/starters with 4 visitors from Charlestown and Everglades.

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Clyde Wynborn and Bill Stafford - 48 points

RUNNERS UP: Rob Benson and David Medcalf - 45 points on a countback

MEN’S SINGLES RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Michael Connors - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Tony Van Der Kolk - 37 points on a countback

3RD: Col Matterson - 37 points

GROSS WINNER: Tony Van Der Kolk - 35 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Rob Benson - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Warren Dunkel - 39 points on a countback

3RD: Scott Boden - 39 points

C GRADE:

WINNER: Bill Stafford - 44 points

RUNNER UP: Anthony O’Connor - 38 points on a countback

3RD: Noel Fenning - 38 points

D GRADE:

WINNER: Brendan Potter - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Joe Woodhead - 39 points on a countback

3RD: John Hazzard - 39 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Henry James - 229 cms

8TH HOLE: Ray Burns - 30 cms

12TH HOLE: Jerry Gulpers - 241 cms

14TH HOLE: Michael Brown - 116 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points on a countback

DSR: 72

Monday, July 15, 2019

Golf - Tuesday 16th July 2019 - Grandmas and Great Grandmas Day





Yvonne Cumming - Winner Grandma Day presented by Marianne Lanham



Judy Verlander - Winner of the Great Grandmas presented by Marina Lanham

Trophies donated by June Bowen





The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford - Grandmas and Great Grandmas Day, Charity Day Qualifying, Vets in conjunction and Top 10 Shootout.

We had 68 starters.

RESULTS:

GRANDMA : Yvonne Cumming

GREAT GRANDMA: Judy Verlander on a countback

A GRADE:

WINNER: Lorraine Bignall - 32 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Robyn Krahe - 32 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Yvonne Cumming - 34 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Norma Wilks - 34 points on a countback

C GRADE:

WINNER: Elizabeth McNamara - 34 points

RUNNER UP: Betty Shields - 30 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Jann Henebury

8TH HOLE: Robyn Phillips

12TH HOLE: Leonie Kelly

14TH HOLE: Ros Harvey

BALLS WENT TO: 30 points on a countback

DSR: 76

F-Troop - Monday 15th July 2019


F-Troop Morning Tea - Di Beechey, Don Nicholls, Andy Henebury, Steve Hogg, Ron Gowing, Sam Knox, Duncan Dyer, Kevin O’Brien, Rob Benson, Peter Martin, Trevor Harrison (Jan Martin)



Happy Corellas at the back of the 3rd green



We had a chilly start to our morning and as the sun warmed up there was still a very cold wind that kept our coats and beanies on. On hand we had Duncan Dyer, Sam Knox, Kevin O’Brien, Steve Hogg, Ron Benson, Don Nicholls, Peter Martin, Ron Gowing, Andy Henebury, Di Beechey, Jan Martin.

Projects worked on today were Loose timber and rubbish pickup around the course, tree maintenance, cleaning of bush toilets and watering green space gardens, tidy up around the clubhouse, tidy up of paths at the 1st and 10th tee, wedding garden and practice nets, watering in of new plants, dead heading streletzias at the clubhouse and 2nd tee, weeding garden at the 2nd, weeding hedge and garden at the 4th, tidy up of 6th tranquility garden, watering pots at the 6th, bike garden, ladies 9th tee and 9th green, tidy up of bike garden, tidy up of wood yard and delivery of firewood.

We enjoyed morning tea indoors out of the cold wind this morning.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!



Sunday, July 14, 2019

Golf - Sunday 14th July 2019



John Hazzard, Lorraine Bignall, Julie Hazzard and Kevin O’Brien - Winners of the Team Event




Lorraine Bignall - Winner of the Ladies Singles with President Paul Scholberg






Fay Bailey - Runner Up Ladies Singles with President Paul Scholberg





Lyn Cruickshanks- 3rd Place Ladies Singles with President Paul Scholberg






With Duncan and Rosalie Dyer at the 1st Tee




We had a nice sunny day with a chilly breeze to keep the temperature down.  The course has dried out and there is a bit more run.

Our playing parters today were Duncan and Rosalie Dyer who were good company and we enjoyed the day on the village green.  Our main highlight (that is Rosalie and I) was winning the Keno Ticket off the boys.

The Golf event of the day was a Irish 4BBB Stableford + Singles for Men and Ladies.

We had 63 starters with 4 visitors from Stonebridge, Wyong, Waratah and Nelson Bay.

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Kevin O’Brien, John Hazzard, Julie Hazzard and Lorraine Bignall - 82 points

MEN’S SINGLES RESULTS:


WINNER: Lachie Shedden - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Greg Brien - 39 points


LADIES SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Lorraine Bignall - 37 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Col Snedden - 620 cms

8TH HOLE: Fay Bailey - 400 cms

12TH HOLE: Marcus Hams - 290 cms

14TH HOLE: Carolyn Buttsworth - 14.50 cms

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: 34 points on a countback

LADIES:  33 points on a countback

DSR MEN: To be advised

DSR LADIES: To be advised

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Fay Bailey had 5 x 3 pointers; Kerry Williams had a 3 pointer on the 18th and was thrilled that her GPS is now working; Clyde Cruickshanks was 2mm off a birdie on the 15th; Lyn Cruickshanks parred the 7th and several good 3 pointers including one on the 18th; Ray Buttsworth enjoyed the day with good company, Sandra Coyle endured 5 lipouts; Steve Turner doubled his last score at the 9th and had a 3 pointer on the 15th; Lorraine Bignall has 21 points on the front 9; John Hazzard chipped in for 5/3 on the 13th; Julie Hazzard had a 3 pointer on the 15th; Karen Askins had 5/4 on the 4th; Anne Burke was an improved player; Adrian Burke played scenic some golf; Rosalie Dyer and I enjoyed the highlight of winning the Keno Ticket from the boys.

Saturday, July 13, 2019

Golf - Saturday 13th July 2019

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

We had 185 starters with  12 visitors from Eastlake,  Everglades, Wyong, Queanbeyan, Shoalhaven Heads, Terrigal, Forster-Tuncurry, Dubbo, The Ridge.
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RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS

WINNERS: Warren Dunkel & Duane Winslade - Plus 9

RUNNERS UP: Brett Little & James Fyfe-Smith - Plus 6 on a countback

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Lee Papps - Plus 4

RUNNER UP: James Fyfe-Smith - Square on a countback

3RD: Graeme Wright - Square

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Lee Papps - 36 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Brett Little - Plus 1 on a countback

RUNNER UP: Norm Parker - Plus 1

3RD: Anthony Lumby - Square

C GRADE:

WINNER: Warren Dunkel - Square on a countback

RUNNER UP: Kevin Taylor - Square

3RD: John Harrison - Minus 3 on a countback

D GRADE:

WINNER: Col White - PLus 3

RUNNER UP: Paul Fairley - Minus 3

3RD: Grace Ge - Minus 4

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Michael Sissons - 103 cms

8TH HOLE: Bob Chung - 128 cms

12TH HOLE: James Smith - 190 cms

14TH HOLE: Ian Moss - 81 cms

BALLS WENT TO: Minus 4 on a countback

DSR MEN: 74

DSR LADIES: 73



Friday, July 12, 2019

Golf - Friday 12th July 2019

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

We had 88 starters with 6 visitors from Terrigal, Shelly Beach, Wyong, Gordon,.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Henry James - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Trent Scott - 38 points

3RD: Robbie Whyte - 37 points on a countback

GROSS WINNER: Robbie Whyte - 35 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Joe Falco - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Alan Kennedy - 37 points

3RD: John Craddock - 36 points on a countback

NEAREST THER PIN:

5TH HOLE: Anthony OÇonnor - 276 cms

8TH HOLE: Grahame Muller

12TH HOLE: Robbie Whyte - 290 cms

14TH HOLE: Kevin Sutherland - 92 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points

DSR: 71



Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Golf - Thursday 11th July 2019

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

We had 34 starters with  1 visitor from Belmont.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Geraldine Turner - 36 points

RUNNER UP: Christine Drakeford - 35 points

3RD: Di Beechey - 31 points on a countback

4TH: Judy Verlander - 31 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Not won

8TH HOLE: Judy Verlander

12TH HOLE: Sheena Asken

14TH HOLE: Christine Drakeford

BALLS WENT TO: 31 points on a countback

DSR: 76


9 HOLE COMPETITION:

We had 7 starters.

RESULTS:

WINNER: Debbie Cox - 15 points on a countback

BALLS WENT TO: 15 points on a countback

DSR: 36:

Golf - Wenesday 10th July 2019

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

We had 165 starters 7 visitors from Wyong, Everglades, Toukley, Kooindah Waters, Shelly Beach.

RESULTS:

TEAM EVENT RESULTS:

WINNERS: Alan Kennedy & Peter Miller - 78 points

RUNNERS UP: Dennis Wright & Brent Frewin - 73 points on a countback

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Peter Miller - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Kyle Thacker - 38 points on a countback

GROSS stableford winner: Robbie Whyte - 32 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Greg Skilbeck -  41 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Trent Scott - 41 points

C GRADE:

WINNER: Wayne Maguire - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Ross Bryant - 38 points

D GRADE:

WINNER: Joe Woodhead - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Bob Frost - 35 points

NEAREST THE PINE:

5TH HOLE: Clyde Cruickshanks - 420 cms

8TH HOLE: Matt Carroll - 182 cms

12TH HOLE: Michael Connors - 506 cms

14TH HOLE: Brian Nicholson - 188 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points on a countback

DSR: To be advised


Monday, July 8, 2019

Golf - Tuesday 9th July 2019 - correction





The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stroke - 5th  WGNSW & Club Medal.

We had 59 starters.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Lorraine Bignall - 80 nett on a countback

RUNNER UP: Di Thomlinson - 80 nett

DIV 1 MEDAL WINNER: Di Thomlinson

B GRADE:

WINNER: Annette Cross - 72 nett

RUNNER UP: Kath Payn - 77 nett on a countback

DIV 2 MEDAL WINNER: Annette Cross

C GRADE:

WINNER: Narelle Medcalf - 77 nett on a countback

RUNNER UP: Bernie Kirkman - 77 nett

DIV 3 MEDAL WINNER: Narelle Medcalf

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Di Thomlinson 

8TH HOLE:  Leonie Kelly

12TH HOLE: Not won

14TH HOLE: Debbie Flanigan

BALLS WENT TO: 81 nett on a countback

DSR: 76


F-Troop - Monday 8th July 2019


F-Troop Morning Tea - Di Beechey, Jan Martin, Trevor Harrison, Rob Benson, Andy Henebury, John Hollebon, Kevin O'Brien, Ron Gowing, Don Nicholls, Steve Hogg (Peter Martin, Duncan Dyer, Terry Coyle, Sam Knox)




F-Trooper Ron Gowing working on a new garden at the 1st tee.


F-Troopers Di Beechey & John Henebury working at the gardens at the 1st







F-Trooper Andy Henebury at the 14th Green garden where we planted in some new bromiliardss donated by Jan Walker






new ground cover plants at the 6th native gardens donated by Ron Gowing






Flowering succulents at the Greenspace gardens - attracting the bees and the mountain parrots







not F-Troopers (yet) but these are some of our special volunteers who are removing nuisance weeds from the fairways.  






 After  al the rain over the weekend we still had a good turn up of volunteers this week.  We had some big projects on and every hand helps.


On hand we had Sam Knox, Duncan Dyer, Kevin O'Brien, Steve Hogg, Trevor Harrison, Don Nicholls, Peter Martin, Terry Coyle, Rob Benson, Ron Gowing, John Hollebon, Andy Henebury, Di Beechey and Jan Martin.

Projects worked on today were tree maintenance at the 12th; loose timber and rubbish pick up around the course, pick up of garden edging materials donated to the club, working at the woodheap, hedge maintenance and tidy up of gardens at the first tee and around the clubhouse, tidy up of paths around the clubhouse, 1st and 10th tees, wedding garden and practice nets, cleaning of the bush toilets and tidy up of the 14th greenspace gardens, planting in of groundcover plants at the 6th native gardens, tidy up of the 6th tranquility garden, planting in of donated bromiliards, tidy up of the ladies 13th tee garden, maintenance in the clubhouse.

We were ready for our sugar hit at morning tea to restore our energy after a hard mornings work.


YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Sunday, July 7, 2019

Golf - Sunday 7th July 2019





Liz and Steve Robinson - Winners of the Team Event with President Paul Scholberg






Clyde Cruickshanks - 3rd Place Men's Singles Event with President Paul Scholberg



Tania Walklate - Winner of the Ladies Singles Event with President Paul Scholberg




With our playing partners today - Ray & Carolyn Buttsworth at the 12th Tee



One member of our happy birdlife enjoying the conditions of the Village Green



It was very wet on the course today with recent rains taking its toll.  The weather was all sunshine and blue skies which was a big help towards us enjoying our day on the Village Green.

Our playing partners today were Ray & Carolyn Buttsworth and we enjoyed a lovely day in the sunshine on a somewhat wet Village Green.  They were great company and pity about the golf scores.


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

We had 70 starters with 3 visitors from Stonebridge, Kooindah Waters & Wyong.

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Steven Robinson & Liz Robinson - 45 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Flynn Cho - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Alex Pitty - 40 points

3RD: Clyde Cruickshanks - 36 points

LADIES SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Tania Walklate - 32 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Not won

8TH HOLE: Garry Strotz - 420 cms

12TH HOLE: Col Matterson - 420 cms

14TH HOLE: Clyde Cruickshanks - 68 cms

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: 33 points

LADIES: 30 points

DSR MEN: 72

DSR LADIES: 75

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported tome:

Annette Cross had a nice par on the 18th sinking a long putt; Steven Cross parred the 18th hole and had some nice 3 pointers; Leonie Kelly parred the 8th; Rosalie Dyer parred the 5th; Clyde Cruickshanks had birdies at the 2/10/14th holes and won nearest the pin  on the 14th; Kevin O'Brien birdies the 15th; Tania Walklate had two 4 pointers; Russell Willings had a birdie on the 11th; Melanie Forster parred the 4th; Steve Turner scored one point at the 9th after a series of wipes on that hole; Sandra Coyle finished 18 holes today and enjoyed the day; Kay Baillie hit the 100 metre post on the 1st and and the ball finished back at her feet; LOrraine Bignall had a birdie on the 11th; Cheryl Davidson scored 20 points on the front 9; Col Matterson had a birdie on the 4th; Ron Puiatti had a birdie on the 2nd and the 10th; Don Bush had 3/4on the 8th; Carolyn Buttsworth had 4 x 3 pointers; Ray Buttsworth outdrove Peter Martin on the 17th; my highlight was having one 4 pointer and a couple of 3 pointers and finishing with the same ball I started with.

Saturday, July 6, 2019

Golf - Saturday 6th July 2019

The Golf Event of the day was a Men's Single Stroke - Monthly Medal.

We had 184 starters with 4 visitors from Cromer, Everglades & Wyong.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Darren Bateman - 68 nett

RUNNER UP: Brent Frewin - 70 nett

3RD: David Medcalf - 71 nett on a countback

GROSS WINNER: Duncan brown - 75 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Paul Smith - 71 nett

RUNNER UP: Anthony Lumby - 72 nett

3RD: Garry Burkinshaw - 73 nett on a countback

GROSS WINNER: Anthony Lumby - 87 points on a countback

C GRADE:

WINNER: Adam Kimm - 69 nett

RUNNER UP:  Steve Scheffer - 73 nett on a countback

3RD: Tony Monteleone - 73 nett on a countback

GROSS WINNER: Adam Kim - 90 points

D GRADE:

WINNER: Michael Singleton - 69 nett

RUNNER UP: Renato Gerbec - 74 nett

3RD: Keiran Baldwin - 76 nett

GROSS WINNER: Michael Singleton - 94 points

EAGLES NEST 12TH HOLE:

WINNER: Robbie Whyte - 31 cms - $195

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Tony Cosentino - 278 cms

8TH HOLE: Steven Robinson - 227 cms

12TH HOLE: Robbie Whyte - 31 cms

14TH HOLE: Michael Upton - 78 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 76 nett on a countback

DSR MEN: 74

DSR LADIES: 73

Friday, July 5, 2019

Golf - Friday 5th July 2019

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

We had 3 visitors from North Ryde, Everglades & Wyong

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Matt Ridge - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Brett Davies - 38 points on a countback

3RD: Sean Riley - 38 points on a countback

scratch winner: Thomas Ballard - Minus 3

EAGLES NEST 12TH HOLE:

WINNER: Neil Mulvaney - 26 cms - $192.00

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Derrick Cheetham - 81 cms

8TH HOLE: Thomas Ballard - 119 cms

12TH HOLE: Neil Mulvaney - 26 cms

14TH HOLE: Jim Ritchie - 124 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 37 points

DSR MEN: 71

DSR LADIES: 74