An old photo from the 1960’s

My thanks to Ray Buttsworth for this photo.

The good old days when the Members supported club functions.

COVID 19 UPDATE - Monday 30th March 2020

Dear Members

We would like to update you on what is happening now the course is closed. On the positive side, the greens are going to love this. No foot traffic trampling the grass, no balls creating pitch marks. The green staff will be cutting the greens once or twice a week to 5 mm from this coming Friday and let it have a rest. The 5th and 17th green as well as the nursery green will be over sown. They will still get a regular drink. All the holes have been filled in,  so now the corellas have no holes to chew on,  and they may  forget how to do it by the time we return. The fairways and tees are going to be maintained and again no divots so they can recuperate like the greens. The rough will also receive a regular haircut. Dave our superintendent will be on holiday leave but has agreed to keep an eye on proceedings. The groundsmen, Darren and Peter, are on a month leave at this stage; Craig has also taken a well-deserved break. Matty will keep the machinery running and Shaun and Jaidyn will be doing the bulk of the work. The Board of Directors would like to thank all staff for their understanding in this difficult time. We only lose the ability to play golf, while they in many cases have lost their job. It has not been easy on any of them from the bar staff to the pro-shop and the greens, but rest assured that we will endeavour to look after them as best as possible.  Yes, there are a lot of negatives, but let's concentrate on the positives. One, you will get to know your family better. Two, most of us are fit and healthy and will get through this. Three, we only miss out on a few rounds of golf and there are much worse things in life. There is even a good chance we end up with a better golf course. We will keep updating you on anything that is happening at GGC and the world of Golf.  Try to keep in touch with you golfing mates, give each other a ring and most of all, stay safe.  Board of Directors Gosford Golf Club

Gosford Golf Course Closed until further notice.

We have received notice from the board that the Gosford Golf Course will be closed until further notice due to the Caronavirus Virus restrictions.

We are sorry to say but as of Sunday 29th March the course will close until further notice. As much as we think golf already provides social distancing, the board of directors at Gosford Golf Club agree that a short closure is in the best interest of getting on top of this terrible virus. Given the new restrictions put in place effective midnight tonight, we believe that it's in everyone's best interests if we take a break for a while. It is hoped that if we can all dig deep and stay home for a few weeks, we may be able to be back strolling the fairways just after Easter. 

To all our loyal customers we hope you will stay healthy and happy and hope to see you soon! 

This closure includes the Course, the Pro Shop and all practice facilities. The Pro Shop will be open on Monday 30^th, Tuesday 31^st & Wednesday 1^st April from 8AM - 1PM should members wish to retrieve their golf clubs and buggies. Please note additional social distancing measures will be in place on a 1 in 1 out basis to the shop or buggy storage areas.

Stay tuned on our weekly emails for updates from the proshop with a view to moving towards online sales. If you are in the market for any new golfing equipment please checkout our online store coming soon, or feel free to email the club and we can see what we can do for you.

We will also be trying to get a few videos out there to our membership for some tips/drills at home to keep you going through any self isolation or quarantine. Please note there will be a small charge for these videos, with all proceeds going towards the running costs of Gosford Golf Club during our downtime. 

We will keep you updated as to our re-opening but please check in with us on emails, Facebook, Instagram or email the club on golf@gosfordgolf.com.au if you have any questions regarding our current situation, or if there is anything we can do for your golf.

We hope to welcome you back to a well rested golf course come Easter. Please stay safe and stay at home until we get on top of this terrible pandemic.

Board of Directors

Gosford Golf Club

Golf - Sunday 29th March 2020

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

We had 50 starters with 4 Visitors from Wyong, Shelly Beach and Everglades.

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Gay Bryant and Peter Clare - 43 points

MEN’S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Clyde Cruickshanks - 36 points

LADIES SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Sandra Coyle - 34 points

NO NEAREST THE PINS.

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: 30 points on a countback

LADIES: 32 points on a countback

SR MEN: 69

SR WOMEN: 73

Golf - Saturday 28th March 2020

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

We had 183 starters with 11 visitors from Wyong, Hunter Valley, Everglades, Magenta and Wisemans.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Aaron Barrington - 39 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Trent Scott - 39 points on a countback

3RD: Bodhi King - 39 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Aaron Barrington - 34 on a countback

B GRADE:

WINNER: Gary Benterman - 38 points

RUNNER UP: John Jackson - 37 points

3RD: Dave Scott - 35 points on a countback

C GRADE:

WINNER: Luke Fabila - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Andrew Friend - 38 points on a countback

3RD: Brian McGrath - 38 points

D GRADE:

WINNER: Daniel James - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Mark Smith - 36 points

3RD: Michael Bacigalupo - 34 points on a countback

NO NEAREST THE PINS.

BALLS WENT TO: 32 points on a countback

MENS SR: 71

WOMENS SR: 76

Golf - Friday 27th March 2020

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

We had 81 starters with 4 visitors from Kooindah Waters, Terrigal, Toukley and Swan Reach.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Greg Harrison - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Neville Wolifson - 37 points on a countback

3RD: Jason Chappell - 37 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: James Smith - 30

B GRADE:

WINNER: Matt Allington - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Cathy McGowen - 34 points on a countback

3RD: Barry Stokeld - 34 points

NO NEAREST THE PINS.

BALLS WENT TO: 31 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 73

Golf - Thursday 26th March 2020

Eddie Rogers on the way home from Turtle Bay (Palmer Course) listening to Robbie Whyte talking through his round.

The boys are safely home and isolating for 14 days and missing their golf.


Meanwhile in Gosford......



The rain overnight and this morning has kept the girls at home.

I take this opportunity to tell you I will be bunkering down to prevent exposure to the corona virus as best I can.  The blog will continue even though I will not be playing golf and I will report the results as usual.

F-Troop activities are also on hold so you will notice a difference in the grounds maintenance.

I also take this opportunity to remind the married couples who would normally share a cart (including privately owned) on the golf course will not be able to do that due to the social distancing rules. Club carts will be available to hire for $18.

Happy golfing for those who are going to continue to play.

Golf - Wednesday 25th March 2020

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

We had 114 starters with 2 visitors from Nedlands and Asquith.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Glenn Miller - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Tony Callaghan - 36 points

3RD: John Allen - 35 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Tony Van Der Kolk —31

B GRADE:

WINNER: Paul R Smith - 38 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Steven Thompson - 38 points

3RD: Neil Mulvaney - 36 points

C GRADE:

WINNER: Stephen Tobin - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Robert Laing - 37 points on a countback

3RD: Conor O’Callaghan - 37 points

NO NEAREST THE PINS.

BALLS WENT TO: 32 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69

Golf - Tuesday 24th March 2020

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford - playing holes 1 to 9 twice due to course renovations.

We had 36 starters.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Dawn Tromp - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Linda Rogers - 37 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Pia Mylan - 40 points

RUNNER UP: June Bowen - 35 points

NO NEAREST THE PINS.

BALLS WENT TO: 30 points on a countback

WOMENS SR: 73

F-Troop - Monday 23rd March 2020

F-Trooper Di Beechey at the new Ladies Garden being created at the 2nd ladies tee.

New Ladies Garden 

New ladies garden

F-Troop continued today and we had a good number of volunteers to work on our projects that we could successfully do and keep of social distancing at the same time.

On hand we had Duncan Dyer, Trevor Harrison, Kevin O’Brien, Steve Hogg, Rob Benson, Steve Robinson, Don Nicholls, Peter Martin, John Hollebon, Di Beechey and Jan Martin.

Projects worked on today were Loose Timber and Rubbish pick up, hedge maintenance, mulching of gardens, moving the garden seat and garden stand from the 3rd tee to the newly created Ladies Garden at the 2nd Tee, tidy up of gardens at the 13th tee and 12th, load up and delivery of firewood, weeding of the fairway at the 18th, maintenance of the F-Troop Ute, cleaning of the bush toilets, planting in of four yukkas donated by Steve Turner, weeding of the greenspace garden.

Thanks Steve for your donation.

We did appreciate our morning tea, practicing social distancing and healthy handling of food.

The Clubhouse upstairs is now closed but the Pro Shop is continuing as normal. Watch out for emails from the Board on updates on the Caronavirus restrictions which will change frequently as the virus spreads.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Golf - Sunday 22nd March 2020

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

We had 62 starters with 5 visitors from Everglades, Wyong and Toukley.

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Karen Coventry and Geoffrey Turner - 51 points

MEN’S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Geoffrey Turner - 51 points

RUNNER UP: Kevin O’Brien - 38 points on a countback

3RD: Mark Smith - 38 points

LADIES SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Karen Coventry - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Lorraine Bignall - 39 points

NO NEAREST THE PINS:

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: 36 points on a countback

LADIES: 35 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 73

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: I was not at the club to collect highlights and social spacing may cause problems with me collecting all the golf highlights of the day in the future. I do invite you to message or email to me any of your highlights during your golf games as I am sure there will still be many highlights out there that need bragging about.

I will be happy to put them on and any photos that would be of interest to our golfers.

I understand there is going to be a close down of non-essential services which would include some hotels and clubs. So far we have been able to continue golf at the external part of the club with certain restriction rules with social distancing included. These rules are constantly been updated as the virus needs to be contained as soon as possible. Please check these rules on a daily basis as we need to look out for each other.

Golf - Saturday 21st March 2020

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

We had 197 starters with 3 visitors from Forster-Tuncurry, Magenta and Shelly Beach.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Matt Buckley - 40 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Adam Jennians - 40 points

3RD: Peter Lack - 39 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Maximilian Duffy - 40

B GRADE:

WINNER: Graham Murray - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Scott Knox - 38 points

3RD: Jamie Cramer - 37 points

C GRADE:

WINNER: Michael Singleton - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Peter Bellemore - 38 points

3RD: Stephen Tobin - 37 points

D GRADE:

WINNER: Stephen Uptin - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Guy Mackay - 38 points

3RD: John Keiselis - 36 points

NO NEAREST THE PINS:

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points on a countback

MENS SR: 65/71

WOMENS SR: 76

Golf - Friday 20th March 2020

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

We had 89 starters with 9 visitors from The SGA, Overseas, Terrigal, Kooindah Waters, Everglades, Gordon, The Ridge and Wyong.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Kevin Gleeson - 39 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Troy Pfeffer - 39;points

3RD: Bob Thomas - 37 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Tom Ballard - 37 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Robert Laing - 36 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Leonie Kelly - 36 points

3RD: Stephen Gittoes - 34 points on a countback

NO NEAREST THE PINS:

Balls went to:;31 points on a countback


MENS SR: 65/69

WOMENS SR: 73

Golf - Thursday 19th March 2020

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford for Ladies + 9 hole competition.

We had 32 starters.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Cathy McGowen - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Liz Robinson - 36 points

3RD: Gay Bryant - 34 points

NO NEAREST THE PINS.

BALLS WENT TO: 27 points on a countback

SR: 73

9 HOLE COMPETITION RESULTS:

We had 8 starters.

RESULTS:

WINNER: Fran James - 20 points

BALLS WENT TO: 17 points on a countback

SR: 37

Golf - Wednesday 18th March 2020

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

We had 187 starters with 11 visitors from Nambucca Head Island, Everglades, Wyong, Taree, Shelly Beach and Kooindah Waters.

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Conor O’Callaghan, Jim Henry, Steven Mann and Nick Goff - 85 points

MEN’S SINGLES RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Mark Turner - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Darren Walker - 38 points

3RD: Ron Carpenter - 37 points on a countback

B GRADE:

WINNER: Dennis Cox - 38 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Jefferey Rogers - 36 points o n a countback

3RD: John Haines - 36 points 

C GRADE: 

WINNER: Tony Ahearn - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Warwick Phillips - 38 points

3RD: Jim Henry - 37 points

NO NEAREST THE PINS TODAY.

BALLS WENT TO: 31 points on a countback

MENS SR: 65/71

WOMENS SR: 76

Nelson Bay week of golf report

Nelson Bay Tour 2020 ​Match Report

Match Report

Results

Monday Newcastle

1st​​Sam Knox ​​​36 pts

2nd​​Terry Learmonth​34 pts

3rd​​Peter Martin​​33 pts

Last​​Tony Callaghan​​23 pts

2nd Last​Tony Woods​​25 pts

​​Michael Callaghan​25 pts

Tuesday Horizons

1st ​​Michael Callaghan​45 pts

2nd​​Tony Woods​​41 pts

3rd​​Nick Lulham​​40 pts

Last​​John McIvor​​24 pts

2nd Last​Garry Buggy​​25 pts

3rd Last​Terry Bowditch​28 pts

Thursday Horizons

1st​​Jim Henry​​​37 pts

2nd​​Garry Fitch​​​36 pts C/B

3rd​​Terry Learmonth​36 pts C/B

Last​​Chris Moffat​​24 pts

2nd Last​John Golby​​​25 pts

3rd Last​Garry Buggy​​26 pts

Friday Seeded Groups

GROUP 1

Garry Buggy

John McIvor

Warren Guest

GROUP 2

Chris Moffatt

John Golby

Greg Thompson

GROUP 3

Tony Callaghan

Paul Scholberg

Terry Bowditch

Jim Johnston

GROUP 4

Gary Sammons

Greg Skilbeck

Duncan Dyer

Steve Mann

GROUP 5

Ross Bryant

Gary Fitch

Terry Learmonth

Peter Martin

GROUP 6

Sam Knox

Jim Henry

Nick Lulham

Michael Callaghan

Friday Pacific Dunes

1st ​​Garry Sammons​​37 pts C/B

2nd​​Chris Moffatt​​37 pts C/B

3rd​​Paul Scholberg​​33 pts C/B​

Last​​John Golby​​​16 pts C/B

John Bullivant Trophy

1st​​Sam Knox​​​131 pts C/B

2nd​​Jim Henry​​​131 pts C/B

3rd​​Garry Sammons​​129 pts

Last​​Garry Buggy​​94 pts

*Ron Gowing did not play at all due to illness

*Tony Wood did not play on Friday due to an injury

Overall Placings

1st​Sam Knox​​​131 pts C/B

2nd​Jim Henry​​​131 pts C/B

3rd​Gary Sammons​​129 pts C/B

4th​Peter Martin​​​129 pts 

5th​Terry Learmonth​​128

6th​Michael Callaghan​128

7th​Ross Bryant​​​127

8th​Gary Fitch​​​127

9th​Steve Mann​​​126

10th​Nick Lulham​​​126

11th​Paul Scholberg​​124

12th​Chris Moffatt​​​121

13th​Greg Skilbeck​​121

14th​Duncan Dyer​​​121

15th​Terry Bowditch​​120

16th​Greg Thompson​​119

17th​Jim Johnston​​​119

18th​Tony Callaghan​​118

19th​John McIvor​​​115

20th​Warren Guest​​115

21st​John Golby​​​102

22nd​Tony Woods​​​97*

23rd​Garry Buggy​​​94

24th​Ron Gowing​​​nil*​

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Golf - Tuesday 17th March 2020

Alice Collett celebrating her 80th birthday with the Gosford Lady Golfers.

There was no golf competition unfortunately today due to the condition of the course. The Ladies were to have their St. Patrick’s Dice Day which has been postponed to a later date.

However not to be deterred from a social day our ladies enjoyed a lovely afternoon to celebrate our very special Alice Collett’s 80th Birthday.  Congratulations Alice! We hope you enjoyed your afternoon with your golfing friends ranging over many happy years.

Your contributions to our golf club have been much appreciated.

F-Troop - Monday 16th March 2020

We had almost a full attendance of volunteers even in the existing showers - however the course conditions would not allow us to take vehicles or carts on the course so that curtailed most of our projects.

On hand were Trevor Harrison, Duncan Dyer, Kevin O’Brien, Rob Benson, Terry Coyle, Peter Martin, Sam Knox, Nick Goff, John Hollebon, Di Beechey and Jan Martin.

Those that could not get out on the course took an early mark. Trevor and Kevin did some work at the wood heap and John and Di worked around the clubhouse.

Well done to the Members that turned up - our F-Troop spirit is alive and well.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Ladies Pennants Results - Monday 16th March 2020

Men’s Pennants Results - Monday 16th March 2020

This week our Pennants teams travelled to Everglades Country Club to take on Magenta Shores. The course was not in its best condition and the greens were a little bumpy, but the rain stayed away.

C grade had a good win 2 and 1 and special mention to Kook Cho who answered the call when the team was short. Kook partnered his son Flynn and they won their match.

B grade squared their match with Magenta and Mr Potter tells me that he is still undefeated this year. Hopefully someone can knock him off in the coming weeks. Thanks Keith for looking after the Pennants Teams while I was overseas.

A grade was again only one win away from victory. We had a couple of late scratchings and I want to thank Bob Mcteare forwho filled in at late notice and won his match 3 and 2. I was also given a chance to play and for the record Tom (Tom keeps telling me I’m a genuine B grader) squared my match. 

Next week we play Toukley at Kooindah and some of our big guns return so we hope to give Toukley a good match.

Golf - Saturday 14th March 2020

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

We had 139 starters with 1 visitor from Terrigal.

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Anthony O’Connor and Cameron Morgan - plus 10

RUNNERS UP: Nathan James and Jock Ngata - plus 9

MENS SINGLES RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Daniel Russell - plus 2

RUNNER UP: Derrick Cheetham - square on a countback

3RD: Darren Bateman - Square

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Daniel Russell - 33

B GRADE:

WINNER: Blair Wyatt - plus 2 on a countback

RUNNER: Cameron Morgan - Plus 2

3RD: Brett Pilling - Square on a countback

C GRADE:

WINNER: Michael Bacigalupo - Plus 3

RUNNER UP: Wayne Sneade - Plus 2 on a countback

3RD: Jock Ngata - Plus 2

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Daniel Bosley - 240 cms

8TH HOLE: John Strong - 410 cms

12TH HOLE: Mark Wadeley - 270 cms

14TH HOLE: Cameron Morgan - 164 cms

BALLS WENT TO: Minus 1

MEN’S SR: 65/71

LADIES SR: 76




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Golf- Sunday 15th March 2020

Michael Cheetham - Winner of the Men’s Singles

With Captain Graham Chee

Karen Askins - Winner of the Ladies Singles

With Captain Graham Chee

With Lorraine Bignall and Kevin O’Brien at the 1st Tee

The rain and showers have tested us out this weekend with intermittent showers between an otherwise acceptable day.

Our playing partners today were Kevin  O’Brien and Lorraine Bignall who gave us all of our highlights today the best of which was three birdies (and a close eagle) from Kevin.

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford for Men and Ladies. There were not enough starters to hold a team event.

We had 26 starters.

RESULTS:

MEN’S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Michael Cheetham - 38 points

LADIES SINGLES EVENT

WINNER: Karen Askins - 36 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Brent Frewin - 800 cms

8TH HOLE: Stephen Turner - 218 cms

12TH HOLE: Brett Margin - 800 cms

14TH HOLE: Leonie Kelly - 720 cms

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: 37 points

LADIES: 36 points

MENS SR: 69

LADIES SR: 73

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Kevin O’Brien had birdies at the 1st, 8th and 10th (almost an Eagle) and scored 37 points; Lorraine Bignall had a birdie at the 5th and pars at the 6/3/11th; Karen Askins was an improved player winning the ladies event today including 5 x 3 pointers on the back 9; Michael Cheetham had a very steady game for 38 points to win the Men’s singles event; Steve Turner had a birdie at the 7th including winning nearest the pin; my highlights were playing with good players which gave me encouragement to enjoy the day regardless of the rain - sadly I did not finish with the same ball I started with.

Golf - Friday - 13th March 2020

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

We had 91 starters with 14 visitors from Riverside Oaks, Terrigal, Wyong, Killara Toukley, Kew, Magpies Belconnen, Capital Public, Murrumbidgee, Tamworth, Richmond and North Ryde.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Fred McGlynn - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Anthony Baffis - 37 points on a countback

3RD: Kevin Sutherland - 37 points

GROSS SCRATCH WINNER: Peter Miller - 79

B GRADE:

WINNER: Allan Adolphson - 36 points

RUNNER UP: John Vandy - 35 points on a countback

3RD: Mark Smith - 35 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Anthony Baffis - 340 cms

8TH HOLE: John Haines - 1480 cms

12TH HOLE: Mark Stimpson - 490 cms

14TH HOLE: Conor O’Callaghan - 209 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points

MENS SR: 65/69

WOMENS SR: 73

Golf - Thursday 12th March 2020

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

We had 36 starters.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Leonie Kelly - Plus 4

RUNNER UP: Cheryl Davison - Plus 2

3RD: Judy Verlander - Minus 1 on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Judy Verlander

8TH HOLE: Helen Potter

12TH HOLE: Marianne Lanham

14TH HOLE: Kathy Gallard

BALLS WENT TO: Minus 3

WOMENS SR: 73

Golf - Wednesday 11th March 2020

The Golf Event of the day was a Men’s Single Stroke - Autumn Medal.

We had 180 starters with 6 visitors from Nambucca Heads, Kooindah Waters, Mona Vale, Terrigal, Wyong and Shelly Beach.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Peter Miller - 68 nett on a countback

RUNNER UP: Brad Winterswijk - 68 nett

3RD: Rod Michelson - 70 nett

GROSS SCRATCH WINNER: Matt Carroll - 69

B GRADE:

WINNER: Dennis Cox - 68 nett

RUNNER UP: Richard Duffy - 69 nett

3RD: Glenn Miller - 72 nett

GROSS SCRATCH WINNER: Dennis Cox - 81

C GRADE:

WINNER: Wayne Sneade - 67 nett

RUNNER UP: Tim Allard - 69 nett

3RD: Nick Goff - 72 nett on a countback

GROSS SCRATCH WINNER: Wayne Sneade - 88

D GRADE:

WINNER: Bevan Lydement - 69 nett

RUNNER UP: Matthew Latham - 73 nett

3RD: John Stewart - 75 nett on a countback

GROSS SCRATCH WINNER: Bevan Lydement - 96

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Mitchell Ballard - 80 cms

8TH HOLE: Tony Ahearn - 251 cms

12TH HOLE: Dave Hemming - 295 cms

14TH HOLE: Bob Thomas - 160 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 75 nett on a countback

MENS SR: 65/71

WOMENS SR: 76

Golf - Tuesday 10th March 2020

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

We had 58 starters.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Sandra Coyle - 71 nett

RUNNER UP: Margaret Maclachlan - 75 nett

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Sandra Coyle - 22

B GRADE:

WINNER: Hayley Krahe - 72 nett

RUNNER UP: Bev Adams - 79 nett on a countback

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Bev Adams - 10 on a countback

C GRADE:

WINNER: Pia Mylan - 73 nett

RUNNER UP: Liz Robinson - 78 nett

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Liz Robinson - 4 on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Denise Bentlin

14TH HOLE: Robyn Krahe

BALLS WENT TO: 80 nett on a countback

WOMENS SR: 73

F-Troop - Monday 9th March 2020

F-Troop Morning Tea - Trevor Harrison, Nick Goff, Terry Coyle, Rob Benson, Di Beechey, Kevin O’Brien (John Hollebon, Jan Martin)

We only had 8 volunteers today due to others getting a better offer - playing golf at Newcastle.

On hand we had Trevor Harrison, Kevin O’Brien, Rob Benson, Terry Coyle, Nick Goff, John Hollebon, Di Beechey and Jan Martin.

Projects worked on today were Loose Timber and rubbish pick up, weeds out of the dam at the 3rd, maintenance to hedges, firewood preparation, tidy up around the clubhouse, cleaning of the bush toilets, tidy up and weeding of the 6th tranquility garden,

Morning tea was welcomed after a hard mornings work.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Golf - Sunday 8th March 2020

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

We had 30 starters.

RESULTS:

MEN’S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: George Moses - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Col Matterson - 32 points

LADIES SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Gay Bryant - 34 points

RUNNER UP: Karen Coventry - 31 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Michael Singleton - 60 cms

8TH HOLE: Alice Diamond - 795 cms

12TH HOLE: Michael Cheetham - 240 cms

14TH HOLE: Alice Diamond - 750 cms

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: 31 points on a countback

LADIES: 31 points

SR MEN: 69

SR WOMEN: 73

Golf - Saturday 7th March 2020

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

We had 163 starters with 1 visitor from Royal Queensland.

RESULTS:

WINNER: Adam Jennians - 66 nett

RUNNER UP: Craig Squires - 67 nett on a countback

3RD: Darren Bateman - 67 nett

SCRATCH WINNER: Craig Squires - 75 on a countback

B GRADE:

WINNER: Keith Bourne - 67 nett on a countback

RUNNER UP: Greg Mackay 67 nett

3RD: ken Kirwood - 71 nett on a countback

SCRATCH WINNER: Keith Bourne - 81

C GRADE:

WINNER: Cameron Strachan - 69 nett

RUNNER UP: Wayne Sneade - 70 nett

3RD: Michael Singleton - 71 nett on a countback

SCRATCH WINNER: Michael Singleton - 90 on a countback

D GRADE:

WINNER: Paul Anderson - 71 nett

RUNNER UP: Michael Bacigalupo - 72 nett

3RD: Renato Gerbac - 77 nett

SCRATCH WINNER: Michael Bacigalupo - 97 on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Paul Jefferson - 210 cms

8TH HOLE: Peter Davis - 150 cms

12TH HOLE: Mark Sorridimi - 138 cms

14TH HOLE: John Haines - 70 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 73 nett on a countback

MENS SR: 65/71

WOMENS SR: 76

Golf - Friday 6th March 2020

We had a lot of rain yesterday which has made the course very soggy so no carts were allowed on today.  On the plus side - our dams are full.

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

We had 44 starters with 3 visitors from Toukley, Richmond and Kooindah Waters.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Jack Wadeley - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Paul Scollon - 35 points on a countback

3RD: Michael Reinhard - 35 points

4TH: John Rowley - 34 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Gail Williams - 368 cms

12TH HOLE: Alex Palasty - 525 cms

14TH HOLE: Darren Wotherspoon - 245 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 73

Golf - Thursday 5th March 2020

No competition golf today due to wear weather.

Golf - Wednesday 4th March 2020

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford.

We had 65 starters with 4 visitors from Kooindah Waters, North Ryde, Everglades, Asquith.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Conor O’Callaghan - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Tim Allard - 39 points on a countback

3RD: Lijong Zhang - 39 points

4TH: Daniel Webster - 37 points

5TH: Harry Woodhead - 36 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Greg Smith - 185 cms

8TH HOLE: Chris Wiffen - 296 cms

12TH HOLE: Terry Bowditch - 190 cms

14TH HOLE: Terry Bowditch - 257 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points

MENS SR: 65/69

WOMENS SR: 75

Golf - Tuesday 3rd March 2020

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford - 1st Round CCWGA Brooch - Veterans in conjunction.

We had 61 starters.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Fay Bailey - 39 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Grace Ge - 39 points on a countback

3RD: Sandra Coyle - 39 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Pia Mylan - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Cheryl Davison - 38 points

3RD: Barbara Frewin - 36 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Sheena Asken

12TH HOLE: Rosalie Dyer

14TH HOLE: Elizabeth McNamara

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points on a countback

WOMENS SR: 73

F-troop - Monday 2nd March 2020

F-Troop Morning Tea - Trevor Harrison, Paul Scholberg, Terry Coyle, Don Nicholls, Kevin O’Brien, Ron Gowing, Rob Benson, Duncan Dyer, Matt Carroll (Peter Martin, John Hollebon, Nick Goff, Sam Knox, Di Beechey, Jan Martin)

We had 14 volunteers today which was a great help towards our projects. There were a lot of social players on the course today that we needed to dodge, the 37 degree day tested our stamina.

On hand we had Trevor Harrison, Sam Knox, Duncan Dyer, Terry Coyle, Rob Benson, Kevin O’Brien, Nick Goff, Matt Carroll, Ron Gowing, John Hollebon, Don Nicholls, Peter Martin, Di Beechey and Jan Martin.

Projects worked on today were loose timber and rubbish pick up around the course, Hedge maintenance, Firewood preparation and delivery of our first firewood order for the coming winter (if it ever gets here), cleaning up underneath the clubhouse, 1st and 10th tees and wedding garden and practice nets, tidy up of the garden at the 10th tee and the 18th green garden including path tidy up and repairs to the fence, cleaning of the bush toilets, watering of the 14th green space gardens, watering of the pots at the 6th, bike garden, ladies 9th tee, 9th green and wedding garden, weeding of the tranquility garden on the 6th tee, raking the 7th tee, removal of weeds from the dams.

We all earned our morning tea which was appreciated.

Some good news from last weeks theft - the new hose and fittings that was stolen from the 14th bush toilets was found just off the 17th fairway - and is now back in its rightful place.

More good news today - we were donated a Chain Saw by Lorraine Bignall.  Thank you Lorraine! The chain Saw will be put to good use.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!