The Halloween Moon was a good indicator for a Halloween Party held at Ross and Christine Drakeford's and served also as a reunion of the NZ golf tour group of Feb/March 2009. The house decorations were "Halloween" scaryand the food delectibly delicious. Nobody challenged the neighbourhood for "Trick or Treats" in case someone recognised us in our "good look" outfits. Ross and Christine were great hosts and a good night was had by all.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Presentation of 2009 Club Championships - Saturday 31st October 2009
Presentation for the 2009 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS was held today with Captain Mark Stimpson and Vice Captain Des Wilson on hand to present the trophies to our Champions.
CLUB CHAMPION: DUNCAN BROWN
A RESERVE CHAMPION: GRAEME WRIGHT
B GRADE CHAMPION: DAVID MEDCALF
C GRADE CHAMPION: DAVE WILSON
JUNIOR CHAMPION: ZACH CHURCHER
CONGRATULATIONS to all our worthy winners and I believe all grades were hotly contested this year which makes for a good Championship.
The attached photos were taken at today's presentation. You can copy photos to your computer by clicking on the image and choosing from the page options. (press your 'back' key to return to this page).
Alternatively if you would like a hard copy please see me.
Golf - Saturday 31st October 2009
The Event of the day was a 2 Man Ambrose and we had 208 starters with 7 visitors from Terrigal, P.G.A., QLD.
AMBROSE RESULTS:
WINNERS: Graeme S. Wright and Mark Stimpson - 55 nett
RUNNERS UP: Dan Snelson and Matt Snelson - 58 nett
3RD: Duncan Cunningham and Mike Garner - 59 1/4 nett
4TH: Duncan Brown and John Van Donk - 59 1/2 nett
5TH: Chris Bundy and Steven Binns - 59 3/4 nett
6TH: Greg Skilbeck and Paul Smith - 60 nett
SCRATCH WINNERS: Graeme S. Wright and Mark Stimpson - 58
BALLS WENT TO: 64 1/2 nett
NO HANDICAPPING TODAY.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Golf - Friday 30th October 2009
The Event of the day was a Single Par for Men and Ladies.
We had 99 starters with 12 visitors from Everglades, Frederickton, Penrith, Terrigal & Toukley.
MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:
WINNER: Chris Myers - Plus 7 on a countback
RUNNER UP: Ron Dekker - Plus 7
3RD: John Errol - Plus 5 on a countback
4TH: Kari Airas - plus 5
5TH: Steven Thompson - Plus 4 on a countback
WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:
WINNER: Lorraine O'Dea - Minus 1 on a countback
NEAREST THE PINS:
MEN'S 12TH: Jaiman Sinwan
LADIES 8TH: Not won
BALLS WENT TO:
MEN: Square
LADIES: Minus 4 Neat
CCR MEN: 69 (Plus 2)
AWCR LADIES: 73 (Square)
We had 99 starters with 12 visitors from Everglades, Frederickton, Penrith, Terrigal & Toukley.
MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:
WINNER: Chris Myers - Plus 7 on a countback
RUNNER UP: Ron Dekker - Plus 7
3RD: John Errol - Plus 5 on a countback
4TH: Kari Airas - plus 5
5TH: Steven Thompson - Plus 4 on a countback
WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:
WINNER: Lorraine O'Dea - Minus 1 on a countback
NEAREST THE PINS:
MEN'S 12TH: Jaiman Sinwan
LADIES 8TH: Not won
BALLS WENT TO:
MEN: Square
LADIES: Minus 4 Neat
CCR MEN: 69 (Plus 2)
AWCR LADIES: 73 (Square)
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Golf - Thursday 29th October 2009
The Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford and we had 28 starters with visitors from Tuggerah Lakes.
RESULTS:
ONE DIVISION - OVER THE FIELD:
WINNER: Beulah Cant - 39 points
RUNNER UP: Alice Collett - 37 points on a countback
3RD: Silvia Lee - 37 points
4TH: Judy Hughes - 36 points
NEAREST THE PINS 14TH:
0 TO 30 : Judy Hughes
31 TO 45 : F. James
BALLS WENT TO : 34 points on a countback
CCR: 73
PAR: 73
RESULTS:
ONE DIVISION - OVER THE FIELD:
WINNER: Beulah Cant - 39 points
RUNNER UP: Alice Collett - 37 points on a countback
3RD: Silvia Lee - 37 points
4TH: Judy Hughes - 36 points
NEAREST THE PINS 14TH:
0 TO 30 : Judy Hughes
31 TO 45 : F. James
BALLS WENT TO : 34 points on a countback
CCR: 73
PAR: 73
Future Scheduled 2009 dates - announcements
MIXED FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009
A new date of the 13th December 2009 has been announced as the rescheduled date to play the MIXED FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009 which will be played over 27 holes.
The Championships were rescheduled after the original date of 25th October 2009 was abandoned due to inclement weather.
FRIDAY EVENING 27th NOVEMBER 2009
It should be noted that the Friday evening of 27th November 2009 has been scheduled as an outside Hawaiin theme BBQ for Members in the Wedding garden area. Refer to the Events blog for updates and details.
57TH NAGGERS CUP 29TH NOVEMBER 2009
For those members not already booked in or would prefer a morning time slot for the 57th Nagger's Cup scheduled for 29th November 2009 please see the Pro Shop for enquiries regarding available time slots.
This is a very popular event and books out quickly. As of today, 28th October 2009 there are still some time slots available with new times being made available.
A new date of the 13th December 2009 has been announced as the rescheduled date to play the MIXED FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009 which will be played over 27 holes.
The Championships were rescheduled after the original date of 25th October 2009 was abandoned due to inclement weather.
FRIDAY EVENING 27th NOVEMBER 2009
It should be noted that the Friday evening of 27th November 2009 has been scheduled as an outside Hawaiin theme BBQ for Members in the Wedding garden area. Refer to the Events blog for updates and details.
57TH NAGGERS CUP 29TH NOVEMBER 2009
For those members not already booked in or would prefer a morning time slot for the 57th Nagger's Cup scheduled for 29th November 2009 please see the Pro Shop for enquiries regarding available time slots.
This is a very popular event and books out quickly. As of today, 28th October 2009 there are still some time slots available with new times being made available.
Golf - Wednesday 28th October 2009
While the boys were golfing today, the girls had a day out in Sydney to see "Wicked" the musical at the Capitol Theatre. We arrived in time for morning coffee closely followed by a long lunch at the "Chat Thai" Restaurant which was across the street from the Theatre. (This restaurant was recommended by a group of our girls who had been to see "Wicked" last month.) The recommendation was justified and we had a lovely lunch and a couple of bottles of wine to prepare us for the show. We arrived at the theatre for the 1 oclock matinee. Choc Top icecreams were on order at intermission when we picked up some special "wicked" wine glasses as momentos of the show. We really enjoyed the show, the costumes and staging were excellent and the show very entertaining.
Meanwhile, on the golf course the Event of the day was a Men's Single Stableford + 2 Ball Team.
The boys came in with some top scores so the course must be playing well with not too much interference from the recent rain.
We had 205 starters with 4 visitors from Everglades, Howlong, Morisset & Toukley.
RESULTS:
2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:
WINNERS: Brett Kennedy and Geoff Johnson - 52 points
RUNNERS UP: Brad Hay and Adam Bell - 51 points on a countback
THIRD: Dave Wilson and Stephen Phillips - 51 points on a countback
FOURTH: Trevor Way and Terrence Dyer - 51 points
MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:
WINNER: Brett Kennedy - 46 points on a countback
RUNNER UP: Stephen Phillips - 46 points
3RD: Trevor Way - 43 points
4TH: Peter Ray - 42 points
5TH: Ken Couchman - 41 points
SCRATCH WINNER: Tom Ballard - 32 points
NEAREST THE PIN 8TH:
A GRADE: Clyde Cruickshanks
B GRADE: Mick Wilson
C GRADE: Paul Buckmaster
BALLS WENT TO: 35 points neat.
CCR: 71 (36 points)
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
SCOREBOARD - Men's Championships 2009 after Final Round
C Grade
19 - 16 Scores in order after Round 4
Attached are the final scoreboard results of the Men's Championships 2009. A reminder to all participants that there will be a Presentation held at the Clubhouse at 5.30 pm this coming Saturday 31st October 2009.
Many thanks to Maggie Minjoy for compling these scoreboard points throughout the Championships.
You can click on the images above to enlarge them to a better viewing size, print or copy them to your computer. Click on your 'back' key to return to this page.
Golf - Tuesday 27th October 2009
We were so lucky with our golf day today - the weather held out with just the lightest of showers which did not interfere with our golf game and the course was in remarkably good condition (with the exception of the bunkers) after the huge downfall of rain in the last two days. The scores were high with some great individual efforts which unfortunately did not count today as it was a team stable ford two scores to count with an 8 o'clock shotgun start which was designed to bring us all in to the clubhouse in good time for lunch and the Annual General Meeting of the Ladies Committe at 1.30 pm.
The Event of the day was a team stableford with two scores to count and we had 59 starters (15 teams).
My team today was Mary Beard, Rita Gilmour and Di Beechey and we had a fabulous day with Mary & Rita throwing in some great 3 and 4 pointers at appropriate times and Di contributing with 2 and 3 pointers to the extent that they were not interested in my 2 pointers. We had lots of highlights and came in with a good enough score to win a ball.
The golf was followed by a lunch break while the cards were being compiled followed by the Presentation and the Ladies Annual General meeting which was held in the Sunset Room. All incoming positions were filled without any challenges or need for voting. The results of the incoming committee were:
PRESIDENT: Christine Drakeford
VICE PRESIDENT: Dawn Tromp
CAPTAIN: Annette Dunk
SECRETARY: Ronda Jordon
TREASURER: Jan Fitzgerald
HANDICAPPER: Maggie Minjoy
ASSISTANT HANDICAPPER & GENERAL COMMITTEE: Di Beechey
GENERAL COMMITTEE: Wendy Stapleton
GENERAL COMMITTEE: Kay Adams
GENERAL COMMITTEE: Mary Beard
VETS CO-ORDINATOR: Chris Dekker
Congratulations to our members who were willing to take up positions on the committee this coming year.
Your work is invaluable to the club.
A big thank you to all the outgoing members of committee for all their hard work this past year - Rosemary Cohen - Outgoing President; Bev Adams - Outgoing Secretary; Lorraine Linnert - Outgoing Vice President; Di Thomlinson - Outgoing Captain; Marianne Lanham - Outgoing general committee.
GOLF RESULTS - TEAM STABLEFORD: 2 scores to count
WINNERS: Di Thomlinson, Lorraine Linnert, Debbie Grinham and Sheena Asken - 92 points
RUNNER UP: Allison Guthrie, Susan Bourne, Julie Hazzard and Pam Witt - 89 points
BALL COMPETITION:
Lynn Puiatti, Judy Verlander, Norma Cubis and Lyn Cruickshanks - 89 points
Robyn Johnston, Fay Bailey, Doon Jansen and Barbara Stratford - 88 points
Rita Gilmour, Di Beechey, Jan Martin and Mary Beard - 87 points
Marianne Lanham, Lesley Gregory, Sue Hutton & Dawn Tromp - 87 points
Annette Dunk, Jan Fitzgerald, Bev Adams and Clare Hastings - 85 points
BALLS WENT TO: 85 points
NO HANDICAPPING TODAY.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Mary Beard had 5 three pointers and 2 four pointers including 5/4 at the 18th, gobbler 3 pointer at the 7th, 4 pointer at the 16th and a 3 pointer at the 17th ( a great team member says Jan); Rita Gilmour had 2 three pointer and 1 four pointer - Rita played with new clubs today ( another great team member says Jan), Di Beechey had 4 three pointers ( another great team member says Jan); Marie Eddy had a gobbler at the 12th; Wendy Stapleton chipped in a birdie on the 8th and putted in for a par at the 7th; Linda Rogers had a gobbler - chipped in over the bunker on the 11th for 5/3; Helen Stuart Parred the 8th; Debbie Grinham nearly had a hole in one on the 5th; Di Thomlinson had a birdie on the 16th; Norman Cubis chipped in on the 5th and the 18th; Genny Rutledge had 3/4 on the 14th and her team had two 5/3's on the 1st; Dawn Tromp had a birdie 2/4 on the 8th; Linda (Bunker) Rankin and Christine (Slugger) Drakeford were two new emerging golf names today; Doon Jansen had a birdie on the 12th and pars on the 11th, 14th, 15th. 16th, 3rd, 5th, 6th and 8th; Robin Incoll, Glennis English, Leonie Casey and Tania Burt had a very friendly game and it was a pity about the golf, My highlight was playing in a team that did not need my two pointers.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Golf - Sunday 25th October 2009
This was to be the MIXED FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIPS to be played over 27 holes.
For once, the rain forecast was right - heavy rain falls and just to make sure we got the message - some thunder and lightning to ensure our mass exit from the course.
Our playing group today was Peter & Margaret Davidson and Garry and Doreen Trigg. We made it through the first nine with no major dramas - playing okay all around and enjoying the day. We continued on the second nine with just the lightest of sprinkling rain which was not too bad. By the 13th hole the sky was closing in and the thunder and lightning made its presence felt. A decision was made to call all players in for safety sake and by the time we had trudged back to the clubhouse we were all very wet.
The rain continued to fall very heavily and the Greens Committee made a decision to abandon play - the match is to be rescheduled to another day. I will publish this date as soon as it is available to me.
SCOREBOARD FOR THE MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009. I have been told that the Scoreboard will not be available for publishing until next Saturday (after presentation). I will publish it as soon as it is made available to me. Presentation is to be held at 5.30 pm next Saturday 31st October 2009.
Golf - Saturday 24th October 2009 - Final Round of the Men's Championships
The Event of the day was a Men's Single Stroke and the Final Round of the Men's Championship 2009.
We had 196 starters with 3 visitors.
DAILY RESULTS:
A GRADE:
WINNER: Graeme S. Wright - 65 nett
RUNNER UP: Jeff Nash - 68 nett
THIRD: Col Kelly - 69 nett on a countback
FOURTH: Clyde Cruickshanks - 69 nett on a countback
FIFTH: Ross Drakeford - 69 nett
SCRATCH WINNER: Graeme S, Wright - 72
B GRADE:
WINNER: David Grant - 64 nett
RUNNER UP: Ron Gowing - 70 nett
THIRD: Laurie Steen - 71 nett on a countback
FOURTH: David Lenihan - 71 nett on a countback
FIFTH: Greg Whitworth - 71 nett on a countback
SCRATCH WINNER: David Grant - 78
C GRADE:
WINNER: Bruce Leslie - 66 nett
RUNNER UP: Luke Wilby - 67 nett
THIRD: Steve Gillham - 69 nett on a countback
FOURTH: Phillip Robson - 69 nett
FIFTH: John Hazzard - 71 nett on a countback
SCRATCH WINNER: Luke Wilby - 87
CCR: 71 (71 nett)
BALLS WENT TO: 73 nett (neat)
SUMMARY OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS:
GROSS RESULTS:
A GRADE:
WINNER: Duncan Brown
RUNNER UP: Michael Bowditch
A RESERVE:
WINNER: Graeme S. Wright
RUNNER UP: Mark Stimpson
B GRADE:
WINNER: David Medcalf
RUNNER UP: Sam Knox
C GRADE:
WINNER: David Wilson
RUNNER UP: (sorry - this information was not available to me)
SENIORS (OVER 55):
WINNER: Graeme S. Wright
RUNNER UP: ( sorry - this information was not available to me)
JUNIORS:
WINNER: Zach Churcher
RUNNER UP: ( sorry - this information was not available to me)
THERE WILL BE AN OFFICIAL PRESENTATION AT 5.30 pm NEXT SATURDAY.
Congratulations to all the winners!
I will publish the full scoreboard including the nett winners as soon as it is available to me.
I have only heard of one highlight from today's match and that was Duncan Brown hitting a sandy out of the 18th bunker and into the hole - obviously playing like the champion that he is. Congratulations Duncan!
We had 196 starters with 3 visitors.
DAILY RESULTS:
A GRADE:
WINNER: Graeme S. Wright - 65 nett
RUNNER UP: Jeff Nash - 68 nett
THIRD: Col Kelly - 69 nett on a countback
FOURTH: Clyde Cruickshanks - 69 nett on a countback
FIFTH: Ross Drakeford - 69 nett
SCRATCH WINNER: Graeme S, Wright - 72
B GRADE:
WINNER: David Grant - 64 nett
RUNNER UP: Ron Gowing - 70 nett
THIRD: Laurie Steen - 71 nett on a countback
FOURTH: David Lenihan - 71 nett on a countback
FIFTH: Greg Whitworth - 71 nett on a countback
SCRATCH WINNER: David Grant - 78
C GRADE:
WINNER: Bruce Leslie - 66 nett
RUNNER UP: Luke Wilby - 67 nett
THIRD: Steve Gillham - 69 nett on a countback
FOURTH: Phillip Robson - 69 nett
FIFTH: John Hazzard - 71 nett on a countback
SCRATCH WINNER: Luke Wilby - 87
CCR: 71 (71 nett)
BALLS WENT TO: 73 nett (neat)
SUMMARY OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS:
GROSS RESULTS:
A GRADE:
WINNER: Duncan Brown
RUNNER UP: Michael Bowditch
A RESERVE:
WINNER: Graeme S. Wright
RUNNER UP: Mark Stimpson
B GRADE:
WINNER: David Medcalf
RUNNER UP: Sam Knox
C GRADE:
WINNER: David Wilson
RUNNER UP: (sorry - this information was not available to me)
SENIORS (OVER 55):
WINNER: Graeme S. Wright
RUNNER UP: ( sorry - this information was not available to me)
JUNIORS:
WINNER: Zach Churcher
RUNNER UP: ( sorry - this information was not available to me)
THERE WILL BE AN OFFICIAL PRESENTATION AT 5.30 pm NEXT SATURDAY.
Congratulations to all the winners!
I will publish the full scoreboard including the nett winners as soon as it is available to me.
I have only heard of one highlight from today's match and that was Duncan Brown hitting a sandy out of the 18th bunker and into the hole - obviously playing like the champion that he is. Congratulations Duncan!
Golf - Friday 23rd October 2009
The Event of the day was a Single Par for Men and Ladies and we had 79 starters with 9 visitors from Everglades, Howlong, Toukley, Tuggerah Lakes and Wyong.
RESULTS:
MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:
WINNER: John McLennan - Plus 6
RUNNER UP: Michael Cheetham - Plus 4 on a countback
3RD: Ronald Ball - Plus 4 on a countback
4TH: Ian Craig - Plus 4
5TH: Keith Potter - Plus 3
WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:
WINNER: Lorraine O'Dea - square
NEAREST THE PINS:
MEN'S 12TH: Paul Beaven
LADIES 8TH: Helen Broadbent
BALLS WENT TO:
MEN: Plus 1 ; LADIES: Minus 2
CCR MEN: 69 (Plus 2)
AWCR LADIES: 73 (square)
During the week F-TROOP have been rescuing the new trees recently planted at the 2nd fairway. The trees have been suffering from poor soil and the recent wet weather had washed the top soil away from them exposing some of the roots. We were fortunate enough to get a donation of a trailer full of top soil from Geoff Bridge on Monday and Peter Martin has put in some good hours on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday replacing the soil, enriched with compost and fertilizer, replanting the trees and watering them in with seasol. A mammoth task but it will rejuvenate the trees which have also been suffering from some rabbit damage.
Thanks Geoff & Peter for your efforts.
Some more good news is the succulent garden at the 3rd Ladies tee is recovering from the recent attack from cockatoos and the damaged plants are reshooting. The cockatoos have not returned so hopefully they did not enjoy their first meal and will not return. That garden was topped up with some more donated begonias and some additional donated succulents today which should have the garden looking colourful for the Christmas period when we will be having a lot of visitors.
The fertilizers and compost for these gardens were financed from our F-Troop "Timber sale" fund - thanks to Martin Gallagher for his efforts in selling off so many bags of firewood this year which has raised in excess of $700 which is going towards F-Troop garden projects. Both of the above projects have been completed at zero cost to the club which is a great achievement.