Golf - Thursday 4th October 2007

Today was the third round of the knockout and I played with my partner Rosemary Cohen against Leonie Casey & Glennis English. Glennis had a prior engagement which left Leonie to battle on her own against the two of us. We had a very enjoyable day with the match played in good spirit. Leonie played very well and put me under pressure to do some difficult putts to square some of the holes. Rosemary & I combined well to defeat Leonie on the 16th.

The other knockout wins Robyn Johnson & Yvonne Bean; Christine Dekker & Bev Adams ; Trish Goulding (playing alone).

The event of the day was a stableford with 29 starters playing in one division.

The results: Winner - Alice Collett 38 points
Runner up - Leanne Moore 37 points C/B
Third - Dawn Tromp 37 points
Fourth - Debbie Neate 35 points

Nearest the pins - 14th Hole 0-30 Judy Verlander, 31-45 Leanne Moore

CCR 73 Balls went to 33 on a countback.


Highlights of the day as reported to me: Rosemary Cohen scored 3 on the 8th to win the hole; Leonie did great drives on the 14th and 15th holes; for me it was getting in some difficult putts under pressure from Leonie.


Images: Members playing in the knockout competition on the first tee - Robyn Johnston, Yvonne Bean, Judy Mulheron, Georgina Lamb; Rosemary Cohen, myself, Leonie Casey; Chris Dekker, Bev Adams; Rae Brown, Sue Hutton; Trish Goulding, Pam Bourne.

Rosemary Cohen and I after the event (winners are grinners).

Alice Collett receiving her winning voucher from Di Thomlinson

Leanne Moore - 2nd

Dawn Tromp - 3rd

Golf Club AGM - 25th September 2007

Tonight was the Annual General Meeting of Gosford Golf Club Ltd which operates under the business name of Gosford Golf & Function Centre.

Annette Dunk retired from the board after many years of dedication to the Golf Club both as a Player, Director and Administrator for both the general club and the ladies committee.

Graeme Kingsmill retired by rotation.

The successful new directors of the board as voted by the members were Graeme Kingsmill and Greg Harrison (photo attached). Congratulations Graeme & Greg!

At the commencement of the meeting Annette Dunk was presented with flowers in recognition of her years of service. (photo attached).

During the meeting Peter Davidson was bestowed with Life Membership in recognition of his many years of dedication to the club. Congratulations to Peter! A very worthy recipient. (Photo attached)


One of the outcomes of the meeting tonight was the 100 metre markers. I have been given permission to go ahead with marking the 100 metre positions with a distinct and suitable plant. I will do this as soon as possible before anyone changes their mind. This, together with winning the best commercial garden - I have had a great week.

Images: Annette Dunk & Coleen Power working at the AGM. (This was Annette's final hour of duty as Director); Col Matterson (director of the club) & myself, congratulating him on his 60th birthday he is celebrating this week; Lyn Bates who was celebrating her birthday today at the AGM; Annette receiving her flowers from Ron Puiatti; Greg Harrison - our newest Director; Peter Davidson - our newest Life Member.

Golf - Tuesday 25th September 2007

Today was the monthly medal stroke event and we had 82 players. We played in groups of three which has been met with a lot of approval by the members. The 'bundy clock'
was active today which resulted in teams coming in under four hours. "Amazing".

The results of the day:

Division 1: First - Fay Bailey 71
R/up - Sheena Asken 74 C/B
Third - Judy Verlander 74
Fourth - Yvonne Bean 75

Nearest the pin 5th: Norma Cubis; 12th Lorraine Linnert


Division 2: First - Rita Gilmore 69
R/up - Yvonne Wilson 73
Third - Pam Witt 74 C/B
Fourth - Alice Collett 74

Nearest the pin 8th: Evelyn Dixon
Helen Broadbent (equal distance)

Nearest the pin 14th: Norma Presdee

Division 3: First - June Hayes 74 C/B
R/up - Elana Whale 74 C/B


Nearest the pin 14th: Leanne Moore

CCR was 74 and the balls went to 76 on a count back.


Highlights reported to me today were: Lynda Hartley: 4 on the 1st with one putt and a gobbler on the 8th for a par; Annette Dunk had a birdie on the 6th; Wendy Stapleton had pars on the 14th, 15th & 16th; June Hayes had two gobblers; Kath Payne had a birdie on the 16th; Rhonda Robertson had a gobbler on the 5th; Kath Small had a par on the 15th; Di Beechey had a par on the 1st; Glennis English had pars on the 10th & the 11th; Evelyn Dixon had a par on the 8th & won nearest the pin; Rosemary had 5 on the 4th hole; and for me it was a 4 on the 15th with one putt.

Other reports : On the 11th hole Shirley Daly was looking for her lost ball. Her team spotted a ball only to find out that it was Cyril's ball that he had lost on Sunday; Mary Ellis, Margaret MacLachlan & Wendy Stapleton played together today & realised each of their husbands are named "Ray". Birthdays being celebrated this week were Doreen Vines (photo attached receiving special acknowledgement from Di Thomlinson for turning 80) Paula Drew, Debbie Grinham & Judy Verlander (Picture attached).

Images: My playing partners today - Evelyn Dixon & Rosemary Cohen; Doreen Vines receiving her 80th birthday presentation; Paula, Judy & Debbie with their birthday cake; various photos of the winners today.

Golf - Thursday 6th September 2007

Today's event was a single stableford. We had only 38 players today mainly due to the threatening weather. During the match we would have had all four seasons all sweeping through in turns which made hard work out of the golf.

My playing partners today were Beulah Cant, Bev Walker (Pictured) & (late starter) Rita Gilmour. Rita had 20 points on the front nine so the weather did not worry her.

Sue Hutton was our winner today, blowing us all out of the water with a magnificent 44 points. Welcome to "A" grade Sue.

CCR was 76 or 33 points. Balls went to 29 on a countback.

Highlights reported to me today were: Sue Hutton - (too many highlights to count) shall we just say 87 off the stick including 9 three pointer holes during the match; Norma Cubis - Marking Sue Hutton's card; Di Beechey par on the 13th for 4/4; Fay Bailey - the first and the last hole; Bev Adams did some great shots along the fairway; Debra Neate had a great drive on the 17th and finished with the same ball she started with; Linda Dallas had 18 points on the back nine playing on a new course for her; Dawn Tromp did a huge drive on the 7th; Margaret Nash had 5/3 on the 4th and the 16th; Jan Weiley nearly had two pars; Cheryl Davison almost had a hole in one on the 5th - the ball hit the flag pole & putt in for a birdie; Sharon Anderson had a par on the 16th; Judy Verlander birdied the 1st for 3/4; Kathy Small had 5/3 on the 16th; Beulah Cant had a par on the 5th; Rita Gilmour 4/4 on the 15th; and for me a long putt on the 16th for 5/2 & a 5/3 on the 9th.

Images: Beula Cant, Myself & Bev Walker on the 1st; Baby ducks on the 15th - almost fully grown; Flowers from our native garden on the 6th; red kangaroo paw now flowering on the 6th

which had been transferred from the old 13th garden; Peaches & Cream Grevillea on the 13th tee ladies garden; rock lillies growing at the back of the men's tee on the 10th - these I believe were donated by Robin & Rob Brann some years ago.

Golf - Tuesday 28th August 2007

Today was a special day at our club for past members to join us for lunch and our presentation. The event for the day was a stableford with Veterans in conjuction.

It was a beautiful sunny day - still a little wet underfoot but better than Sunday. We had 78 starters & quite a number of past members who joined us for lunch & it was good to see them there.

The results of the day : 1st Division : Sheena Asken with a lovely 36 (just fresh from her championship win) ; Runner up Debbie Grinham with 35, 3rd - Lorraine Linnert with 34.

nearest the pins 8th Shirley Daly; 14th Debbie Grinham.

2nd Division : Glennis English with a fantastic 41; runner-up Ronda Jordon 36; 3rd Sharon Anderson

Nearest the pins 8th Lyn Bates; 14th Paula Drew

3rd Division: Kath Small with a great 36; runner-up Rosemary Cohen 35; 3rd Yvonne Cumming 33. Balls went to 32 on a count back and the CCR was 76 or 33 points.

Barbara Hilliard and Berry Hanly were presented with their veterans brooch.

Highlights for the day reported to me were: Rosemary Cohen - a birdie on the 8th; Sheena Asken a birdie on the 11th; Doon Jansen did some good chipping today; Kay Adams chipped in on the 12th; Trish Goulding had some great 3 pointers & played with lovely people; Shirley Daly had a great shot to the 8th green; Rae Brown had a gobbler on the 10th; Yvonne Cumming did a drive on the 14th that ended up resting inside a pine cone -( fortunately today there was preferred lies ); Leanne Moore had 7 strokes on the 18th & today had her best score ever;

Paula Drew had a birdie on the 14th and won nearest the pin; for me it was a gobbler on the 14th to get me 3/3.

My playing partners today were Yvonne Bean, Paula Drew and Bev Adams. We had a big highlight today when all four of us scored 3/3 on the 5th.

Images: Yvonne Bean, Paula Drew, Bev Adams & myself at the 1st tee; The flowering gum tree on the 4th tee with lots of rosellas. (click on the image to enlarge - you will see a rosella - press back key to return to this page); Paula Drew with her nearest the pin shot on the 14th - Yvonne Bean in the background; various photos of the past members and guests at the luncheon.

Golf - Thursday 16th August 2007

Well, winners are grinners and the smile is still on my face. I am due for a reality check tomorrow when I have to face up to my new handicap.

It was the final day of the championships and the weather stayed kind for most of the day. There were a few light showers later in the day but not enough to worry anybody as some good scores came in.

RESULTS OF THE CHAMPIONSHIPS

1st Division : Scratch & Club Champion - Sheena Asken 355 r/up Dianne Thomlinson 357

2nd Division: Scratch - Jan Martin 380 r/up Norma Presdee 399

3rd Division : Scratch - Nerida Hancock 433 r/up Susan (Jenny) Bourne 444

1st Division : Nett Anne Geer 299

2nd Division: Nett Jan Martin 280

3rd Division : Nett Val Iseppi 306

RESULTS OF THE VETERANS CHAMPIONSHIPS

1st Division : Scratch Sheena Asken 172, nett Jan Fitzgerald (20) 149

2nd Division : Scratch Jan Martin 188, nett Pam Cowin (26) 148

3rd Division : Scratch Nerida Hancock 225, nett Carmen Fitzgerald (31) 156

RESULTS OF EVENT OF THE DAY

1st Division : Scratch Anne Geer 84 ; nett Anne Geer (16) 68

2nd Division : Scratch Margaret Davidson 95; nett Margaret Davidson (26) 69

3rd Division : Scratch Nerida Hancock 106; nett Nerida Hancock (31) 75

Highlights of the day as reported to me : Leonie Casey 2 pars on the day; Pam Witt had pars on the 12th & the 4th; Nerida Hancock had a birdie on the 15th; Jan Fitzgerald had an 89 off the stick; Linda Rogers had a birdie on the 15th; Wendy Stapleton birdied the 2nd two matches in a row; Margaret Davidson birdied 15th; Rita Gilmore had 5 on the 9th; Lyn Puiatti won nearest the pin on the 8th.

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Images above : Results of 1st, 2nd & 3rd Division Championships; Sheena Asken, Jan Martin Ronda Jordon at presentation; Yvonne Bean, Wendy Stapleton, Sheena Asken, Robyn Krahe, Rhonda Robertson & Linda Rogers sitting at the 'champion's table'; Presentation table display created by Alice Collett from our Magnolia tree; Margaret Davidson, Jan Martin & Rita Gilmore at the 10th tee prior to hit off.