Saturday, August 31, 2024

Golf - Saturday 31st August 2024

 The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford.

We had 192 starters with 7 visitors from Cromer, Toukley, Wyong, Waratah and Charlestown.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Michael Sissons - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Ray Cheal - 37 points

3RD: Jacob White - 36 points on a countback

4TH: Daniel Rogers - 36 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Harry Woodhead - 41 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Peter Burke - 41 points

3RD: Malcolm Munday - 38 points

4TH: Rowan Herald - 37 points on a countback

C GRADE:

WINNER: Lindsay Freeman - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Phillip Lockwood - 40 points

3RD: Matthew Colbran - 39 points on a countback

4TH: Colin Willis - 39 points

EAGLES NEST 12TH HOLE: 

WINNER: Gary Sammons - 35 cms - $9.00

NEAREST THE PINS: 

5TH HOLE: Allan Keith - 25 cms

12TH HOLE: Gary Sammons - 35 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69.0


Friday, August 30, 2024

Golf - Friday 30th August 2024

 






It was great to see so many people at the club tonight enjoying the facilities and having a meal.

We had 23 juniors and their families attending a Rules of Golf presentation as well as birthday parties and the normal members night draw.


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

We had 143 starters with 13 visitors from Magenta Shores, Breakers, Wyong and the SGA.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Col Matterson - 42 points

RUNNER UP: Eddie Rogers - 37 points on a countback

3RD: Jack Swainston - 37 points

GROSS WINNER: Col Matterson - 32 

B GRADE:

WINNER: Brian Hardgrave - 38 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Paul R Smith - 38 points

3RD: Clyde Cruickshanks - 37 points

C GRADE: 

WINNER: Michael Smith - 40 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Garry Strotz - 40 points

3RD: Bowen Slee - 39 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Bob Thomas - 89 cms

12TH HOLE: Kelly De Bock - 151 cms

14TH HOLE: William Andrew - 41 cms 

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69.0

WOMENS SR: 73.0








Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Golf - Thursday 29th August 2024

 The Golf Events of the day were a Ladies Single Stableford, Ladies 9 Hole Single Stableford and a Medley Single Stableford.


LADIES SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 29 starters.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Kath Payn - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Midge Gill - 39 points on a countback

3RD: Suzanne Hall - 39 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Rhonda Robertson 

BALLS WENT TO: 36 points on a countback

WOMENS SR: 73.0

LADIES 9 HOLE SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 4 starters.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Pam Roberts - 21 points

WOMENS SR: 37.0

MEDLEY SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 3 starters 

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Mark Steanes - 34 points

MENS SR: 69.0

WOMENS SR: 73.0


Golf - Wednesday 28th August 2024

 



Recent hole-in one winners

Bob Twible (5th hole) and Robert Barwick (8th hole) 



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

RESULTS:

SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 178 starters with 1 visitor from Toronto.

A GRADE:

WINNER: David Hemming - 44 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Jai Bradley - 44 points

3RD: Eddie Rogers - 41 points

4TH: Gary Worboys - 37 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Kevin Adams - 42 points

RUNNER UP: Len Sargant - 41 points on a countback

3RD: Greg James - 41 points

4TH: Kevin Summerson - 40 points

EAGLES NEST 12TH HOLE:

WINNER: Rob Benson - 22 cms

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: David Boyd - 170 cms

12TH HOLE: Rob Benson - 22 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69.0

TEAM SPLIT SIXES RESULTS:

WINNERS: Jim Power, Sheldon Hallett, Jai Bradley andcJoel Florido - 92 points


Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Golf - Tuesday 27th August 2024

 


Jude Tarran - Winner of the Gosford Bowl



A Grade Winners - Gosford Bowl - Marianne Lanham Nett Runner Up,  Jude Tarran - Winner Scratch, Sue Waugh - Nett Winner with Sponsor from Creightons



Marianne Lanham (A Grade Runner Up Nett) and Sue Waugh (A Grade Winner Nett) with Sponsor Representative.

Sheryl Fuller, Jan Walker, Bev Way, Glennis English, Fiona Wales, Carolyn Buttsworth ( Bronze Salver Winner) - Division 2 Winners with Sponsor Representative.


Dawn Tromp, Kerry Williams, Maria McGann, Laurelle Freeman, Vicki Owens - Div 3 Winners with Sponsor Representatives.

The Golf Event of the day was the Ladies Gosford Bowl and Bronze Salver - Single Stroke and Long Markers Trophy.

We had beautiful weather to enjoy our course today.

RESULTS:

DIV 1 -SINGLE STROKE:

We had 14 starters.

NETT RESULTS:

WINNER: Sue Waugh - 69 nett

RUNNER UP: Marianne Lanham - 72 nett

GROSS RESULTS:

GOSFORD BOWL WINNER: Jude Tarran - 82 on a countback

RUNNER UP: Georgie Clune - 82

BALLS WENT TO: 76 nett


DIVISION 2 - SINGLE STROKE RESULTS:

We had 32 starters.

SINGLE STROKE NETT RESULTS:

WINNER- Fiona Wales - 72 nett

RUNNER UP: Bev Way - 73 nett

3RD: Sheryn Fuller- 75 nett on a countback

GROSS RESULTS:

BRONZE SALVER WINNER: Carolyn Buttsworth - 95

RUNNER UP: Glennis English - 99

3RD: Jan Walker - 100 on a countback

BALLS WENT TO: 77 nett

DIVISION 3 SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 26 starters.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Vicki Owens - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Laurelle Freeman - 38 points

3RD: Dawn Tromp - 35 points

4TH: Kerry Williams - 34 points on a countback

5TH: Maria McGann - 34 points on a countback

BALLS WENT TO: 31 points on a countback



Monday, August 26, 2024

Golden Oldies - Luncheon Monday 26th August 2024

 



A luncheon at Erina Leagues Club today for a get together with our retired golfers.

We had 21 ladies attend which was great. A special mention to Annette and Billy Dunk who are celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations Bill and Annette - Well done!

F-Troop - Monday 26th August 2024

 



F- Troop Morning Tea - Carolyn Buttsworth, Kevin O’Brien, John Hollebon, Trevor Harrison, Bev Way, Leeanne Binns, Duncan Dyer, (Peter Martin, Don Nicholls, Rob Benson, Mick Grant, Lyn Bates, Laurelle Freeman, Jan Martin)


Lemon Magnolia in full flower


Paintbrush bulbs in full flower at the back of the 10th


F-Troopers working on the 14th bush toilets gardens.


Orchids flowering at the 14th Bush Toilets garden




Rock orchids ( donated by June Bowen) flowering at the 14th Bush toilets



Large oversized agave plants removed from the 14th Bush toilet gardens



Drain at the 14th bush toilets cleaned out


Oversized Agave plants removed from the gardens



F- Troopers giving 110 % today at the 14th Bush Toilets gardens


Gardens looking good


14th Bush toilet Gardens tidied up and looking good


This morning we had 14 volunteers turn up to help with our projects which was an outstanding effort. Everyone put in 110% effort today and we removed multiple Ute/trailer loads of loose timber and garden weeds and sticks including removal of overgrown agave plants which we have found new homes for.

On hand we had Trevor Harrison, Duncan Dyer, Kevin O’Brien, Rob Benson, Mick Grant, Don Nicholls, Peter Martin, John Hollebon, Carolyn Buttsworth, Laurelle Freeman, Leeanne Binns, Lyn Bates, Bev Way and Jan Martin. 

Projects worked on today was picking up loose timber and rubbish from around the course after the recent high winds, clean up of the garden area at the 14th Bush toilets including cleaning out the drain and trimming back overgrown Agave plants, tidy up of gardens at the 2nd and 3rd, tidy up of gardens at the front of the clubhouse, hedge maintenance including repair the the hedge at the front steps, watering of gardens and replanting in of Agave plants.  Everyone put in 110% today -thank you F-Troopers.

We enjoyed our morning tea of fresh sandwiches after a hard mornings work.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!




Golf - Monday 26th August 2024

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

We had 24 starters with 9 visitors from Wallachian, Kurri, Goulburn and Cabramatta.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Harry James - 40 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Noah Reitsma - 31

NO NEAREST THE PINS.

BALLS WENT TO: 31 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69.0

WOMENS SR: 73.0



Golf - Sunday 26th August 2024 - Medley Single Stableford

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

We had 46 starters with 1 visitor from Everglades.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Lyn Bates - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Connor Moran - 40 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Conor Moran -  26 

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE MEN: Shannon Woodley - 1600 cms

5TH HOLE LADIES: Alisha Hams - 1200 cms

12TH HOLE MEN: Conor Moran - 750 cms

12TH HOLE LADIES: Rhonda Robertson - 127 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 37 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69.0

WOMENS SR: 73.0



Sunday, August 25, 2024

Golf - Sunday 25th August 2024 - Mixed Team Series

 


Bob Thomas, Kath Payn, Rosalie Dyer and Duncan Dyer 

Winners of the second round of the Team Series



Bob Thomas (Runner Up) and George Foster ( Winner)

of the Men’s Singles with Sponsor Ron Puiatti




Rosalie Dyer (Winner) and Vicki Foster (Runner Up)

Ladies Singles with Sponsor Ron Puiatti


The Golf Event of the day was the second round of the Teams Series.

We had 28 starters.

RESULTS:

TEAM WINNERS: Duncan Dyer, Rosalie Dyer, Bob Thomas and Kath Payn 

MENS SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: George Foster - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Bob Thomas - 36 points

LADIES SINGLE RESULTS:

WINNER: Rosalie Dyer - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Vicki Foster -35 points

MENS SR: 69.0

WOMENS SR: 73.0


Saturday, August 24, 2024

Golf - Saturday 24th August 2024

 


Brad Dunn and Greg Preston - Men’s Foursomes Winners
CLUB CHAMPIONS 2024



The Golf Event of the day was the Men’s Foursomes Championship.

We had 166 starters

RESULTS:

A GRADE NETT:

WINNERS: Mark Duffield and Scott Conroy - 74 nett

RUNNER UP: Reno’s Rologas and Jamie Cromer - 74.5 nett

A GRADE GROSS:

CLUB CHAMPIONS: Brad Dunn and Greg Preston - 79 

B GRADE NETT:

WINNER: Brett Liddell and Garry Fitch - 70.5 nett

RUNNERS UP: Phil Tree and Joseph Woodhead - 72 nett

B GRADE GROSS:

B GRADE CHAMPIONS: Michael Sewll and Darren Bateman - 80 

C GRADE NETT:

WINNERS: Tim Hatfield and Robert Wege - 66.5 nett

RUNNERS UP: Paul Way and KenKirwood - 70.5 nett

C GRADE GROSS:

C GRADE CHAMPIONS: Alastair Lock and Adam Fyfe - 91 on a countback


NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Greg Brien - 469 cms

12TH HOLE: Darren Bateman 

BALLS WENT TO: 74.5 on a countback

MENS SR: 71.0





Friday, August 23, 2024

Golf - Friday 23rd August 2024

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

We had 135 starters with 11 visitors from Prospect Vale, Howlong, Shelly Beach, Magenta Shores, Toronto, Future Golf, Magenta Shores, PGA.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Peter Miller - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Eddie Rogers - 36 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Dean Stevens - 33 points

B GRADE: 

WINNER: Derek Kidd - 38 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Scott Ecccleston - 38 points

C GRADE: 

WINNER: Sheldon Hallett - 42 points

RUNNER UP: Andrew Sauter - 40 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Paul Smith - 385 cms

12TH HOLE: Jack Swainston - 85 cms

14TH HOLE: Sheldon Hallett - 310 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69.0

WOMENS SR: 73.0



Thursday, August 22, 2024

Golf - Thursday 22nd August 2024

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

 +9 Hole Single Stableford + Medley Single Stableford.

RESULTS:

SINGLE PAR RESULTS:

We had 32 starters.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Kath Payn - Plus 4

RUNNER UP: Rhonda Robinson - Minus 1 on a countback

3RD: Kaylene Baillie - Minus 1

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Rhonda Robinson

BALLS WENT TO: Minus 2

WOMENS SR: 73.0

9 HOLE SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 3 starters.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Jan Fitzgerald -17 points

WOMENS SR: 37.0

MEDLEY SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 3 starters.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Hayden Doyle - 42 points

MENS SR: 69.0

WOMENS SR: 73.0




Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Golf - Wednesday 21st August 2024

 


I


Bob Twible - HOLE IN ONE AT THE 5TH HOLE 


The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford.

We had 184 starters with 5 visitors from Shelly Beach, The Springs, Everglades and Temora.

CONGRATULATIONS TO BOB TWIBLE FOR A HOLE-IN-ONE AT THE 5TH.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Conor McBride - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Mark Faulkner - 39 points

3RD: Ray Cheal - 37 points 

4TH: Michael Paterson - 36 points on a countback

B GRADE:

WINNER: Jai Bradley - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Phillip Wilson - 38 points on a countback

3RD: Mark King - 38 points on a countback

4TH: John Harrison - 38 points

C GRADE:

WINNER: Len Sargant - 42 points

RUNNER UP: Michael Reinhard - 41 points

3RD: Matthew Miller - 40 points on a countback

4TH: Kevin Ridge - 40 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Conor McBride - 36

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Robert Twible - Hole in one

12TH HOLE:Michael Smith - 214 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69.0


Monday, August 19, 2024

Golf - Tuesday 20th August 2024

 



Kim Cardiff (Runner Up) Leonie Casey (Winner)


The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford, vets in conjunction, top ten shootout Round 9 - Carts allowed on + 9 Hole Ladies Single Stableford.

RESULTS:

SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 46 starters

A GRADE:

WINNER: Soo-Young Hams - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Angelina Kim - 40 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Leonie Casey - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Kim Cardiff - 36 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Kathy Gallard

12TH HOLE: Soo-Young Hams

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points on a countback

WOMENS SR: 73.0

9 HOLE SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 2 starters

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Christine O’Shea - 15 points

WOMENS SR: 36.5






F-Troop - Monday 19th August 2024

 


F-Troop Morning Tea - Mick Grant, David Medcalf, Peter Martin, Trevor Harrison, Sam Knox, Don Nicholls, Duncan Dyer, Laurelle Freeman ( Jan Martin)


 More planting to be done in this section - hedge plants saved


Gardens at the street walk through entrance weeded and new Clivia garden planted (from plants borrowed from the 17th dog leg.  


A chilly morning start today but that did not deter 9 of our volunteers. The course was busy with Vets players and we had restricted use of the course as no carts were allowed on.

On hand we had Sam Knox, Duncan Dyer, Trevor Harrison, Don Nicholls, Peter Martin, Mick Grant, Dave Medcalf, Laurelle Freeman and Jan Martin.

Projects worked on were tree maintenance where possible, firewood delivery, weeding of front street walk through entrance gardens and planting in of Clivea plants retrieved from the 17th dog leg garden, weeding of the practice nets gardens, maintenance to the water feature garden in the BBQ area, gurney clean of the upstairs balcony.

It was still cool at morning tea time but we managed to find some sunshine to enjoy our morning tea of fresh sandwiches.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Golf - Monday 19th August 2024

 There was no competition golf today as it was Vets Day - No carts allowed on the course.


Sunday, August 18, 2024

Golf - Sunday 18th August 2024

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

No carts allowed on the course.

We had 75 starters with 20 visitors from Castle Hill, Wyong, Future Golf, The SGA, overseas, Hunter Valley, Cromer, Duntry League, Monash, Warringah and Emajin.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Jai Bradley - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Lex De Bock - 40 points

3RD: Jerry Raftery - 38 points

4TH: Jarrod Grange - 38 points

5TH: Harlan Giuliano - 37 points on a countback

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Lucas Binns - 27 on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE MENS: Garry Fitch 

5TH HOLE LADIES: Alisha Hams

12TH HOLE MENS: Michael Cheetham - 800 cms

12TH HOLE LADIES: Rhonda Robertson - 1330 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69.0

WOMENS SR: 73.0


Saturday, August 17, 2024

Golf - Saturday 17th August 2024

 The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford - Monthly Medal - No carts allowed on the course.

We had 144 starters with 3 visitors from Wyong, Links and Breakers.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Brad Burns - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Greg Preston - 38 points

3RD: Eddie Rogers - 37 points on a countback

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Daniel Bosley - 35

B GRADE:

WINNER: Scott Eccleston - 40 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Greg Skilbeck - 40 points

3RD: Peter Burke -39 points on a countback

C GRADE: 

WINNER: Benjamin Green - 42 points

RUNNER UP: Hayden Doyle - 41 points

3RD: Stephen Gregory - 39 points

NEAREST THE PINS: 

5TH HOLE: Jamie Cromer - 340 cms

12TH HOLE: Dave Scifleet - 130 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points on a countback

MENS SR: 71.0



Golf - Friday 16th August 2024

 This was supposed to be Hello from beautiful Dorrigo however the internet coverage was so poor it was easier to catch up when I got back to better cover.

The Golf Event of the day was a Medley Single Par + 2B Aggregate Par - no carts allowed on the course.

We had 96 starters with 10 visitors from Magenta Shores, Breakers, Toukley, Wyong, Kooindah Waters, Warringah, Charlestown, Howlong and Future Golf.

RESULTS:

MEDLEY SINGLE PAR RESULTS:

WINNER: Todd Casswell - Plus 6

RUNNER UP: Jamie Cromer - Plus 4

3RD: Cian Dowling - Plus 3

4TH: Blair Wyatt - Plus 2 on a countback

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Gavin Drennan - 32 on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Stephen Reeve - 282 cms

12TH HOLE: Daniel Rowe - 225 cms

14TH HOLE: Peter Brown - 1.08 cms 

BALLS WENT TO: Minus 2 on a countback

MENS SR: 69.0

WOMENS SR: 73.0


2B AGGREGATE RESULTS:

WINNERS: Gavin Drennan and Blair Wyatt - 3





Thursday, August 15, 2024

Golf - Thursday 15th August 2024

 








Hello from beautiful Maclean/Yamba.

We had a great rain free day exploring with some old pre-Gosford friends who showed us the finer points of Maclean and Yamba.  It is a magic place here in good weather. The views of the Clarence River and the surf areas were to die for. We did a slow Pub/Club crawl with some Tourist must do Events. 

Meanwhile at Gosford….

Things do not look to well right at this time with no golf today. 

But do not distress - we are on our way home on Saturday and we will bring all the good weather with us - so next week we are back in action. 

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Golf - Wednesday 14th August 2024

 




At Maclean Golf Course today in very wet weather


Hello from beautiful (but very wet) Maclean. No golf today - the course was closed and they have lost three days of golf with the recent very heavy rain.


Meanwhile at Gosford…..

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford.

We had 74 starters with 1 visitor from Everglades.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Mark King - 40 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Tom Kerslake - 40 points

3RD: Clyde Wyborn - 39 points on a countback

4TH: Ryan Hinson - 39 points

GROSS WINNER: David Hemming - 27

NO NEARES THE PINS.

BALLS WENT TO: 31 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69.0




Monday, August 12, 2024

Golf - Tuesday 13th August 2024

 Hello from rainy Tweed Heads. Our last day here at Tweed Heads lunching out with friends and enjoying our holiday.

Meanwhile at Gosford…..



Linda Rogers - Winner today


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

We had 17 starters.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Linda Rogers - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Sue Waugh - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Gayna Harvey

12TH HOLE: Bev Way 

14TH HOLE: Cathy McGowen

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points

WOMENS SR: 73.0


Golf - Monday 12TH August 2024

 Hello from beautiful Tweed Heads. We had a lot of rain overnight followed by scattered showers during the day. We are still in holiday mode and enjoyed some good family time.

Meanwhile at Gosford…..

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

We had 5 starters.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Stephen Hogan - 31 points

NO NEARES5 THE PINS.

MENS SR: 69.0

WOMENS SR: 73.0



Sunday, August 11, 2024

Golf - Sunday 11th August 2024

 Hello from beautiful Tweed Heads. The good weather has come and gone with wet weather forecast for the rest of the week.  Not a problem now that golf is done and we are in holiday mode. It will be a problem for the lawn bowlers who are scheduled to have an important Championship week of golf at the Bowling Club at Tweed Heads

Meanwhile at Gosford…..

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

RESULTS:

MEDLEY SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 65 starters with 2 visitors from Shelly Beach.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Garry Frost - 42 points on a countback

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Eddie Rogers - 27 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE MEN: Lex De Brock - 240 cms

5TH HOLE LADIES: Rhonda Robertson - 310 cms

12TH HOLE MEN: Jason Gardner - 295 cms

12TH HOLE LADIES: Lyn Bates - 150 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69.0

WOMENS SR: 73.0


2BBB TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Ben Johnson and Matthew Friend - 47 points on a countback



Saturday, August 10, 2024

Golf - Saturday 10th August 2024

 Hello from beautiful Tweed Heads.  No Golf today and we are in holiday mode

It is nice weather here today so we enjoyed a day trip to Southport.

Meanwhile in Gosford…..


The golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford.

We had 128 starters with 11 visitors from Everglades, Future Golf, Charlestown, The SGA, Cromer, Links Shell Cove, Wyong and Breakers.

MENS MORNING COMP - WHITE TEES:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Dean Stevens - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Scott Boden - 35 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Dean Stevens - 37

B GRADE:

WINNER: Max Shearwood - 36 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Jarrod Galante - 36 points

C GRADE:

WINNER: Zac Brown - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Olly Drennan - 37 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Benjamin Green - 360 cms

12TH HOLE: Dean Stevens - 99 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 31 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69.0



Friday, August 9, 2024

Golf - Friday 9th August 2024

 


Kerry Williams - our champion winner at the Coolangatta/Tweed Vets Week of golf


Late afternoon finish for us at Coolangatta /Tweed Golf Course 


Hello from beautiful Tweed Heads on our final day of golf this week playing in the Coolangatta/Tweed Vets Week of Golf.

We had perfect weather today and were so lucky all week that we avoided any heavy rain. The Golf course was in great condition and we were impressed with the standard of the greens. The course is well maintained including the gardens.

Kerry Williams was our outstanding player from Gosford and balls were allocated to all players scoring 34 or better. Congratulations to the Vets Committee who put in a good effort to make it a good week for everyone.

We are now out of golf mode and into holiday mode.


Meanwhile at Gosford……

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

We had 126 starters with 8 visitors from Future Golf, Wyong, Magenta Shores, Shelly Beach, Breakers and North Turramurra.

RESULTS:

A GRADE: 

WINNER: Tony Van Der Kolk - 37 points

RUNNER UP: Wayne Maguire - 36 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Dean Stevens - 34

B GRADE:

WINNER: Terry Coyle - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Ryan Hinson - 36 points

C GRADE:

WINNER: Ken Wheeler - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Trevor Williams - 38 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Leigh Phillipson - 223 cms

12TH HOLE: Joshua Reid - 110 cms

14TH HOLE: Graham Chee - 82 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69.0

WOMENS SR: 73.0



Thursday, August 8, 2024

Golf - Thursday 8th August 2024

 



Helen Broadbent and Marilyn Carmichael rescuing Helen’s Ball from the water at Gosford today


Our Coolangatta/Tweed Heads - West Course experience today


Water challenge on this hole


Approach to the hole - heavily guarded by bunkers


Tree lined fairways that look so innocent until you go into them



Multiple bunkers to test your skills


Par 3 at Coolangatta/Tweed Heads guarded by water and bunkers


Another par 3 challenge 


We had a very challenging day playing the Coolangatta Tweed Heads Course - plenty of bunkers and water hazards plus tree hazzards if you were unlucky.

Our champion player today was Kerry Williams who scored a beautiful 37 points which was good enough for her to win the day plus the Overall Division 2. Congratulations to Kerry.

Meanwhile at Gosford…..

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford + a 9 Hole Ladies Single Stableford + Final of the Singles Knock-out Event.

LADIES SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 33 starters.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Suzanne Hall - 39 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Kath Payn - 39 points

3RD: Cheryl Davison - 37 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Judy Ruitenberg 

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points

WOMENS SR: 73.0


LADIES 9 HOLE SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 6 starters

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Jan Fitzgerald - 22 points

WOMENS SR: 37.0


LADIES SINGLES KNOCKOUT RESULTS:

DIV 1: Sue Waugh

DIV 2: Denise Barr