F-Troop - Monday 1st March 2010

A little bit of rain and Autumn cool did not stop our F-Troop regulars from working. We had a huge load of work to get through today so we carried on regardless of the rain.

F-Troopers on duty today were Duncan Dyer, Garry Trigg, Martin Gallagher, Peter Martin, Geoff Bridge, Bruce White, Warren Gray, Arthur Verlander and we were ably assisted by Sam Knox who did another hard mornings work on the wood splitter.

Morning tea this morning were some scrumptious muffins fresh from the oven & a variety of

yummy slices. Thank you John!

We started the morning loading some road base to fill a hole so that the wood splitting machine could sit evenly on the ground to do its work.

Garry Trigg did his shift on the rough cutter, Waren Gray & Bruce White were on clean up duty with plenty of branches & rubbish to pick up around the course, they also trimmed some branches that were overhanging the path at the 17th green. Duncan Dyer, Geoff Bridge & Martin Gallagher assisted Sam Knox with the wood splitting and wood stacking. Arthur Verlander, Peter & I created new gardens at the 5th tee. Martin Gallagher also fertilized the grasses at the 15th and the Mandevillea at the 18th.

We now have a good supply of timber to sell off for fuel this winter. It is a perfect time now for you to pre-order so that you do not miss out on this quality timber that we are selling at a very reasonable price. All profits from the sale of timber go towards our F-Troop projects.

The gardens at the 5th tee were created this morning thanks to some very generous donations from our members. All the plants in the garden are donations from various members, the pebbles were donated by Col & Kay Adams, the bush rocks were jointly donated by Martin Gallagher and Wally Bailey, the garden soil & begonias were paid from a cash donation by Paula Drew (that same cash donation paid for the replacement iceberg roses on the putting green).

These gardens have been a while in the making as I was held up because it was very difficult to get hold of the right size bush rock for the job. I hope you all think it was worth waiting for.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Golf - Sunday 28th February 2010

We had a perfect day for golf today even though the humidity was a little high the cloud cover in the afternoon was very welcome with a nice breeze and everyone's highlight was that we did not get wet.

Our playing partners today were Neville & Jan Walker & we had great fun trying to beat the boys for the Keno Ticket. The boys were one up at the half way mark & we lost the next three holes in a row only to fight back to the last hole which Jan & I had to win the square the match. Neville came in with a 3 pointer on the last hole to win for the boys which brought them bad luck as the keno ticket won nothing. They should learn something from this exercise.

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

We had 94 starters with 7 visitors from Everglades, Kempsey, Marrickville, Penrith & Tuggerah Lakes.

RESULTS:

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

MEN: Ray Presdee & Mark Douglas - 49 points

MIXED: Steven Cross & Annette Cross - 48 points

WOMENS: Annette Cross & Kay Frewin - 49 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: George Foster - 41 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Ray Presdee - 41 points

3RD: Paul Jackson (Marrickville) - 38 points

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Annette Cross - 44 points

RUNNER UP: Lyn Douglas - 41 points

3RD: Mary Bromwich - 36 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH: To be advised

LADIES 8TH: Norma Cubis

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: 34 points neat

LADIES: 32 points neat

CCR MEN: 72 ( 35 points)

AWCR LADIES: 73 (36 points)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Neville Walker had a 4 pointer at the 17th; Jan Walker had 2 pars at the 3 pars; Steven Cross had a birdie at the 10th; Annette Cross had a sandy at the 14th for a par, had 27 points at the turn and got 44 points all up; Cyril Daly parred the 1st and the 2nd; Lyn Douglas had a birdie on the 14th and killed off a few worms at the 9th with some club stamping; Ray Presdee had a 4/4 on the 9th; Dick Bosley had 3 four pointers at the 10th, 4th & 13th; George Foster had a birdie at the 5th and got 4/3 at the 9th to beat the girls for a keno ticket; Rhonda Robertson had birdies at the 12th & 16th; Sheena Asken had a birdie at the 3rd narrowly missing out on an eagle as the shot hit the pin. Norma Cubis had 5 pars & won nearest the pin on the 8th; Kerry Cubis birdied 11th, 12th & the 18th; my highlight was getting a 4 pointer at the 7th & winning a ball.

Another highlight I received today was news of Rob Brann recovering from his recent operation well & is in Wyong Rehab for 2 weeks. His specialist has said he could be back at golf within 4-6 months which is fantastic news.

PENNANTS RESULTS:

A GRADE: Won their matches and will play in the final on the 14th March.

JUNIORS: Were beaten 4 to 1

2010-2011 Fixtures - Events list update

The 2010/2011 fixtures - Events have now been updated to 28th February 2011.

You can view the listings of Monthly Events on www.gosfordgolfclubeventslist.blogspot.com
or from the official website via golf/links & reciprocal clubs. You can also switch blogs by clicking on "view my profile" , arrow to the bottom of the profile & select the "Events Blog" from the list of blogs.

I will endeavour to keep the events updated with any changes that may occur throughout the year as soon as I become aware of the changes. This should give you an up-to-date reference to all our events for the coming year which will include any changes that occur after the printing of the official Fixtures Book which commences on the 1st March 2010.

Golf - Saturday 27th February 2010

The Magnolia Room looked a picture in purple and white in preparation for today's garden wedding reception. It was a perfect day and the wedding garden the perfect place just shading over beautifully in time for the 3.30pm wedding.

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

We had 204 starters with 4 visitors from Orange Ex-Services, South West Rocks & Windsor.

RESULTS:

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Steve Shanahan & Matt Shanahan - 49 points

RUNNERS UP: Robert Campbell & John Potter - 47 points on a countback

THIRD: Leigh Kay & Victor Hocking - 47 points on a countback

FOURTH: Peter Allen & John Allen - 47 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Matt Shanahan - 45 points

RUNNER UP: Adam Deane - 42 points

3RD: Jeff Nash - 40 points on a countback

4TH: Wayne Tomkinson - 40 points on a countback

5TH: Steven Sharpe - 40 points

SCRATCH WINNER: Adam Deane - 39 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

A GRADE: To be advised

B GRADE: To be advised

C GRADE: To be advised

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points neat

CCR: 70 (37 points)

Golf - Friday 26th February 2010

The wedding garden gazebo got a makeover today in preparation for this Saturday's garden wedding. The Tibouchina plants & trees are all set to burst into bloom so we should see a purple explosion in the gardens & grounds in the next few weeks.

The Event of the day was a Single Par for Men & Ladies.

We had 99 starters with 16 visitors from Everglades, Howlong, Mangrove Mountain, Moss Vale, Parramatta, Sunnyridge, Taree and Toukley.

RESULTS:

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Phil Carter - Plus 6 on a countback

RUNNER UP: Grahame Cunningham - Plus 6

3RD: Luke Wilby - Plus 4 on a countback

4TH: John Clark - Plus 4

5TH: Matt Hanshaw - Plus 3 on a countback

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Julie Hazzard - Plus 3

RUNNER UP: Shirley Daly - Square

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH: Jimmy Roche

LADIES 8TH: Carmen Fitzgerald

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: Square (neat)

LADIES: Square (neat)

CCR MEN: 69 (Plus 2)

AWCR LADIES: 73 (Square)

Golf - Thursday 25th February 2010

Some of us sacrificed golf for the "Three Putt" luncheon at "The Cove" restaurant, the Haven at Terrigal. Each Tuesday competition day some of us put in 50 cents for every 3 putt we do (within reason) & that money is put towards the cost of a luncheon at the end of the season. We obviously all put in some substantial donations through the year as the luncheon was very nice - especially the desserts - making the 3 putts somewhat rewarding. Terrigal Haven was at it's sparkling best, beautiful blue water & a lovely backdrop for a luncheon.

The Event of the day at golf was a Ladies Single Par - Over the Field and we had 30 starters.

RESULTS:OVER THE FIELD

WINNER: Anne Burgess - square on a countback

RUNNER UP: Rita Gilmour - square

3RD: Sandra Laybutt - minus 1 on a countback

4TH: Lorraine Linnert - minus 1 on a countback

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH:

0 - 30: Rita Gilmour

31 - 45 second shot: Carol Farrell

BALLS WENT TO: Minus 3 on a countback

AWCR LADIES: 73 (square)

SUPER SENIORS PENNANTS

(All the young men 65 years and over)

GOSFORD vs TUGGERAH LAKES (AT GOSFORD)

RESULTS:

Under the leadership of Jim Forrester

Gosford defeated Tuggerah Lakes 5 - 2 1/2

CONGRATULATIONS GOSFORD YOUNG MEN!

Golf - Wednesday 24th February 2010

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

We had 214 starters with 15 visitors from Bayview, Everglades, Howlong, Mt. Coolum Qld, Muree, PGA, Taree, Terrigal, Tuggerah Lakes, Wollongong & Wyong.

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Lindsay Morgan, Garry Fitch, Ian Witt & Jeff Nash - 94 points

RUNNERS UP: Peter Doolan, Jim Forrester, Jim Williams & Michael Jorgenson - 93 points

THIRD: Geoff Douglas, John Claddock, Bill Quin & Eric Buller - 92 points on a countback


MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Brian McCrystal - 44 points

RUNNER UP: Stephen Hogg - 41 points on a countback

3RD: M. Sanderson (Wyong) - 41 points on a countback

4TH: Ian Witt - 41 points

5TH: Scott Salter - 40 points on a countback

SCRATCH WINNER: Alex Pitty - 36 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS 8TH:

A GRADE: M. Sanderson (Wyong)

B GRADE: Terry Pike

C GRADE: Leo Buan

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points on a countback


CCR: 70 (37 points)

Golf - Tuesday 23rd February 2010

The temperature was much better for golf today with a nice breeze to help out. My playing partners were Wendy Stapleton & Glennis English & we had a fun day with mixed fortunes.

After three days of golf in a row for many of us (in very hot weather) it was a little testing and we were all happy to be back in the airconditioned comfort of the 19th hole after we had scrambled through the 18 holes.

The Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford and we had 66 players with visitors from Terrigal.

RESULTS:

DIVISION 1 - 0 TO 20

WINNER: Jan Fitzgerald - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Debra Wright - 37 points

DIVISION 2 - 21 TO 30:

WINNER: Dianne Beechey - 36 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Dawn Tromp - 36 points

3RD: Elizabeth McNamara - 35 points on a countback

DIVISION 3 - 31 TO 45:

WINNER: Katherine Smith - 36 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE:

DIV 1: Anne Burgess

DIV 2: Barbara Stratford

DIV 3: Susan Bourne

14TH HOLE:

DIV 1: Alice Collett

DIV 2: Barbara Stratford

DIV 3: Lynne Wilson

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points on a countback

AWCR LADIES: 73 (36 points)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Barbara Stratford had a birdie on the 14th and won the nearest the pin of the 8th with a nice par; Jan Walker had 4/4 on the 4th and 4/3 on the 15th; Helen Potter had a birdie on the 13th; Linda Rogers had 4/4 on the 9th; Robyn Johnston had a gobbler on the 17th for a par; Helen Stuart had a gobbler on the 4th; Elizabeth McNamara had 35 points & had some exceptional putts; Jan Fitzgerald had 22 points on the back 9 & scored a nice 37 points; Doreen Vines had a gobbler on the 17th; Kay Frewin had 2 gobblers; Rhonda Robertson parred all of the 3 pars and had 7 pars all up; Noma Cubis achieved a nice (above 30 points) 32 points; Anne Forrester had a birdie at the 16th; Susan Bourne had 3/4 at the 12th; my highlight was a 4/4 at the 17th.

It was reported to me that Alice Collett hit her drive at the 18th to in front of the left hand tree near the drain. After several air swings Alice hit the ball into the tree & it rebounded back towards her. Alice then had another air swing, then eventually connected with the ball placing it over near the dam edge. Her playing partners kindly assured her that there were no trees over there!!!!!!!!!. Alice then proceeded to shank her next shot left into the trees on the other side.

Never mind Alice! We have one warm comforting thought - There is always next week...........!

CCWGA Open Day at Gosford - Monday 22nd February 2010

It was an incredibly hot day for golf today. I believe the temperature got to 38 degrees and we certainly did feel it out on the course. Thankfully there was some breeze in the afternoon to get us through.

Todays Event was the Central Coast Womens Golf Association Open Day which was held at Gosford. There were two shotgun starts to accommodate all the players wishing to participate.

The 7.00am group got the early dewy part of the day but were spared part of the heat.

My team was in the 12.00pm shotgun group and my playing partners were Christine Drakeford, Mary Beard and Jan Walker. We hit of the 10th tee which was a handy start tee. We did have some good highlights throughout the day with Mary getting 3 pointers at the 1st, 5th, 9th ; Jan had 3 pointers at the 9th and 16th; Christine had 3 pointers at the 5th, 6th & 7th; I had good long putt at the 4th into the hole, a 3 pointer at the 9th and a 4 pointer at the 17th. Norma Cubis had a great birdie at the 6th. I was not able to get around all the groups to gather the rest of the highlights.

The team of Wendy Stapleton, Lorraine Linnert, Sheena Asken and Michele Martin were 3rd place winners in the afternoon group. WELL DONE GOSFORD GIRLS!

Attached is a copy of the results of the Afternoon Competition. You can click on the image to enlarge it to a better viewing size & you can print a copy or copy the file to your computer by using the 'page' option. Click your 'back' key to return to this page.

I am sorry I am not able to give your a copy of this mornings results as it was not available to me. Overall it was a very successful day with the District Committee arranging and organising a mid day BBQ for all the participants which was appreciated by all.

Golf - Sunday 21st February 2010

It was a very hot day for golf but never the less it was better than playing in heavy rain.

Our playing partners today were Wally & Robyn Johnston & we had a great day. Wally played an exceptional game getting many three pointers for our team & threw in a four pointer birdie as well. We thought we were travelling pretty well as a team having 25 points at the turn - so we aimed for 50 points which we thought would put us up in contention. There were exceptional scores and 50 points did not even come close - so the positive from that means that the course is getting more player friendly producing some great scores today.

The Event of the day was a Singles for Men and Ladies plus Medley Teams Event

We had 108 starters with 26 visitors from Everglades, Mangrove Mountain, Terrigal & Wyong.

RESULTS:

MEDLEY TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Stephanie Rapmund (Mangrove Mountain), Bradley Anderson, Phillip Anderson & Greg Rapmund(Mangrove Mountain) - 56 points

RUNNERS UP: Paul Weatherstone(Everglades), Viola Weatherstone(Everglades), Geoff Leonard & James Leonard - 55 points

3RD: Garry Wilkinson, Arthur Haviland & Kurt Burrell - 54 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Phillip Anderson - 47 points

RUNNER UP: Kurt Burrell - 46 points

3RD: Duncan Brown - 42 points

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Viola Weatherstone ( Everglades) - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Rhonda Robertson - 40 points on a countback

3RD: Helen Broadbent - 40 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MENS 12TH: Mark Stimpson

LADIES 8TH: P. Clarke ( Everglades)

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: 36 points neat

LADIES: 33 points neat

CCR MEN: 69 (38 points)

AWCR LADIES: 73 (36 points)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Rhonda Robertson had a great 40 points with some beautiful putting; Clyde Cruickshanks had 3 birdies; Duncan Brown had 2 birdies and played 2 under par; Vicki Morris had 5/3 gobbler at the 10th; Bob Morris had a birdie at the 16th; Wally Johnston had a birdie at the 16th; Peter Martin had birdies at the 11th and the 1st; Spencer Walklate had 3/4 on th 1st; Mark Stimpson had birdies on the 9th and the 12th; Neville Walker had 25 points at the half way turn; Carmen Fitzgerald had a nice par on the 15th; Helen Broadbent had birdies at the 6th and 14th; Kurt Burrell had 46 points & had a 4 pointer at the 15th; Warren Gray had birdies at the 1st and the 7th however the girls won the keno ticket; Garry Wilkinson started with a 3 pointer(10th), 4 pointer (11th) and a 3 pointer (12th) and had 39 points; Stephen Cross birdied the 10th; Bill Hutton chipped in out of the bunker on the 18th for 4/4, at the 13th he was in the creek and chipped in to save 5/3; my highlight was at the 5th where I gobbled in for 2/4.