With even more rain overnight & early this morning the course remained open & playable which is such a bonus given the club's past history with long standing wet weather causing course closure for up to a week or more. The morning players were understandably put off with the continuing showers however by mid morning the blue skies had burst out & gave us a lovely warm sunny day which enabled the afternoon players a chance to get in a dry 18 holes even if a little wet underfoot.
The Event of the day was a Men's Single Stableford + 2 Ball Team.
We had 97 starters with 2 visitors from PGA and The Vines.
RESULTS:
2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:
WINNERS: Garry Fuchs & Chris Koutsellis - 47 points
RUNNERS UP: Ray Presdee & John Hollebon - 46 points on a countback
MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:
WINNER: John Haines - 41 points
RUNNER UP: Ray Presdee - 39 points
3RD: John Hollebon - 38 points on a countback
4TH: Chris Pearce - 38 points on a countback
SCRATCH WINNER: Michael Bowditch - 33 points
NEAREST THE PINS MEN'S 12TH:
A GRADE: To be advised
B GRADE: To be advised
C GRADE: To be advised
BALLS WENT TO: 34 points neat
AMCR: 70 (37 points)
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Golf - Friday 30th July 2010
At last, some blue sky and sunshine at least for most of the day. It clouded over this afternoon but we were spared from further rain. I was told that the course was very wet underfoot however the daily event was held, preferred lies throughout the green, but no buggies. As you can tell by the scores today some people were not at all worried about the conditions.
I have taken some photos of our lovely magnolias just coming into flowering season. Our white magnolia on the front street is always the first to bloom. This year we have white, pale pink, dark pink & lemon magnolias to flower so I am looking forward to that display.
The Pro Shop renovations are proceeding well at the expense of our Pro Shop staff discomfort & hopefully not too much inconvenience to Members. The end result should justify the means.
LADIES should check out the Pro Shop stock as some of the new clothing is starting to arrive. I snuffled up one of the new aqua blue shirts today - lovely!
The golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford for Men and Ladies.
We had 61 starters with 8 visitors from Everglades, PGA, Terrigal, Tuggerah Lakes & Wyong.
RESULTS:
MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:
WINNER: Gus MacDonald - 40 points
RUNNER UP: Steven Adlard (Terrigal) - 39 points
3RD: Michael Wilson - 38 points on a countback
4TH: Alex Pitty - 38 points on a countback
WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:
WINNER: Ann Baker (Terrigal) - 31 points
NEAREST THE PINS:
MEN'S 12TH: To be advised
LADIES 8TH: To be advised
BALLS WENT TO:
MEN: 35 points neat
LADIES: 31 points neat
AMCR MEN: 70 (37 points)
AWCR LADIES: 73 (36 points)
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Golf - Thursday 29th July 2010
As previously announced the Ladies Singles Knockout was postponed from today until next Thursday 5th August 2010.
The Ladies Daily Event was cancelled through lack of numbers. We had roughly an inch of rain yesterday which has made it very wet underfoot with further showers continuing this afternoon.
GOLF - FRIDAY 30th JULY 2010 - At this moment the course is open but no carts will be allowed.
Please check with the Pro Shop for current conditions in the morning prior to play.
The Ladies Daily Event was cancelled through lack of numbers. We had roughly an inch of rain yesterday which has made it very wet underfoot with further showers continuing this afternoon.
GOLF - FRIDAY 30th JULY 2010 - At this moment the course is open but no carts will be allowed.
Please check with the Pro Shop for current conditions in the morning prior to play.
Golf - Wednesday 28th July 2010 - RESULTS
The results have now come to hand & we did have 29 brave starters with one visitor from Terrigal.
The Event of the day was altered to a Single Stableford for Men due to bad weather and lack of numbers. The weather got increasingly worse as the day moved on & we had only 5 starters in the PM.
RESULTS:
MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:
WINNER: Kevin Tweedie - 38 points
RUNNER UP: Laurie Steen - 37 points
3RD: Lindsay Freeman - 37 points
NEAREST THE PIN 8TH - OVER THE FIELD
WINNER: Lindsay Freeman
BALLS WENT TO: 36 points neat
AMCR MEN: 70 (37 points)
The Event of the day was altered to a Single Stableford for Men due to bad weather and lack of numbers. The weather got increasingly worse as the day moved on & we had only 5 starters in the PM.
RESULTS:
MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:
WINNER: Kevin Tweedie - 38 points
RUNNER UP: Laurie Steen - 37 points
3RD: Lindsay Freeman - 37 points
NEAREST THE PIN 8TH - OVER THE FIELD
WINNER: Lindsay Freeman
BALLS WENT TO: 36 points neat
AMCR MEN: 70 (37 points)
Golf - Wednesday 28th July 2010
The weather has played havoc with the golf event of the day. The forecast of increasing showers was spot on as it has not stopped all day.
I understand that we had about 29 starters who braved the course at some stage today. I am not sure if an official competition was held however if any results come to hand I will publish them as soon as possible. The course looked very waterlogged late this afternoon and there was no result sheet available.
LADIES GOLF - THURSDAY 29TH JULY 2010 (Tomorrow):
The Ladies Match Committee has made a decision to postpone the Singles Knockout due to be played tomorrow 29th July 2010 until Thursday 5th August 2010.
The Ladies daily Event will be subject to course conditions tomorrow. Please telephone the Pro Shop on 4337 3333 after 7.00 am.
I understand that we had about 29 starters who braved the course at some stage today. I am not sure if an official competition was held however if any results come to hand I will publish them as soon as possible. The course looked very waterlogged late this afternoon and there was no result sheet available.
LADIES GOLF - THURSDAY 29TH JULY 2010 (Tomorrow):
The Ladies Match Committee has made a decision to postpone the Singles Knockout due to be played tomorrow 29th July 2010 until Thursday 5th August 2010.
The Ladies daily Event will be subject to course conditions tomorrow. Please telephone the Pro Shop on 4337 3333 after 7.00 am.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Last of the photos of the Op Shop Ball
These photos have been contributed by Anne Stimpson taken on the evening of the Op Shop Ball held on Saturday 24th July 2010. Thanks Anne!
Be sure to line up for your tickets for our next Social Event so that you do not miss out on a great night of fun & frivolity.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Golf - Tuesday 27th July 2010
We were blessed with the weather again today with the rain holding off and even giving us some blue skies and sunshine which was very welcome after overnight rain. The course was wet underfoot but not too bad. As you can see by some of our good scores that came in today the damp course did not worry some of us.
My playing partners today were Rosalie Dyer and Yvonne Wilson & we had a lovely day of mixed fortunes. Rosalie was our star player getting some nice putts in & we all had some good highlights along the way.
The Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stroke - WGNSW & Club Medal and we had 78 starters.
RESULTS:
DIVISION 1 - 0 TO 22:
WINNER: Sheena Asken - 74 nett
RUNNER UP: Debbie Grinham - 76 nett
GROSS WINNER: Sheena Asken - 90
PUTTING: Sue Hutton - 32 putts on a countback
DIVISION 2 - 23 TO 32:
WINNER: Sharon Anderson - 75 nett on a countback
RUNNER UP: Norma Cubis - 75 nett
3RD: Helen Stuart - 76 nett
GROSS WINNER: Norma Cubis - 99
PUTTING: Leonie Casey - 31 putts
DIVISION 3 - 33 TO 45:
WINNER: Carol Farrell - 72 nett
RUNNER UP: Lorraine Bignall - 73 nett
GROSS WINNER: Carol Farrell - 106
PUTTING: Carol Farrell - 30 putts
NEAREST THE PINS:
DIVISION 1:
5TH HOLE: Marie Gledhill
TH HOLE: Not won
DIVISION 2:
8TH HOLE: Norma Cubis
14TH HOLE: Robin Incoll
DIVISION 3:
8TH HOLE: Pauline Norman
14TH HOLE: Judy Hughes
BALLS WENT TO: To be advised
AWCR LADIES: 73 (73 nett)
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Sharon Anderson had 4 pars; Wendy Stapleton had a nice round scoring 41 strokes on the front 9; Sheena Asken enjoyed one of her better games; Carol Farrell putted beautifully for her 72 nett, having no 3 putts and 6 or so 1 putts; Sue Hutton had a birdie gobbler at the 13th; Fay Bailey had a birdie at the 15th and 3 pars; Susan Bourne had 14 putts on the front 9; my highlight was getting my drive on the green on the 8th hole for a par and a par at the 5th.
Some other highlights today we had a visit from a couple of our previous lady golfers.
It was good to see Sandra Coyle call in for a chat - Sandra is currently 'resting' from golf.
Another visitor that was wonderful to see at the club was Val Pucher. Photo attached of Val taken today with Rosalie Dyer & Rosemary Cohen. Val is 94 & continued to play golf into her early 90's and she has been an inspiration to all of our lady players over the years.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
F- Troop Monday 26th July 2010
We had another big day at F-Troop today and it was definitely a case of more hands make lighter work. Our major project of the day was to re-arrange all the lockers in the Men's locker Room which was quite a huge task. F-Troop would like to acknowledge the assistance from Steven Binns, John Homer, Chris Bundy and Tony Starbuck, our young members who volunteered to assist with this project today and their help was invaluable. Thanks Steven, John, Chris & Tony !
Another acknowledgement today to Richard Casey who is one of our "Adopt-a-Garden" F-Troopers who also volunteered to help with the "Locker Move". Thanks Richard! Your help was much appreciated.
We had 10 of our regular F-Troopers on hand which made the tasks a lot easier - Martin Gallagher, Geoff Bridge, Bruce White, George Foster, Des Wilson, Warren Gray, Peter Martin, Yvonne Wilson, Georgina Lamb.
The boys all focused on the "Locker Move" which was done with great planning and precision. I saw the finished result and give credit for a job well done as it would not have been an easy task.
Martin, Geoff & Warren also did some rubbish pick up around the course and Martin & Geoff managed to find some time for some work with the firewood.
Georgina & I focused on the gardens. Georgina planted some new plants at the Ladies 2nd tee garden & then helped me with planting some new begonias & a tidy up at the Ladies 3rd Tee garden; planted some new succulents & a tidy up at the 5th tee; trimmed the olive trees at the 15th; weeded, raked and tidied at the Ladies Garden at the 13th tee; watered in the new plants at the 2nd tee; watered & cleaned the potted plants under the clubhouse; swept & vacuumed the walkway; washed down the table & chairs & seating outside the clubhouse; weeded, raked & tidied the Wedding Garden & around the putting green; cleaned the front steps & around the club entrance.
Yvonne trimmed & tidied the "Bird of Paradise" garden at the 15th; planted some new plants & cleaned up at the "Bush Toilet" garden at the 14th; trimmed & poisoned weeds at the "Oleander" garden at the 5th Men's tee.
This morning's morning tea was some yummy croissants with Jam & fresh cream - Thanks Chef John! We made short work of them.
In all a great effort by everyone.
YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Golf - Sunday 25th July 2010- Week 1 Mixed Team Series
Today was week 1 of our very popular Mixed Team Series Event which is sponsored by "SCHWEPPES" and is keenly contested by our Members. The course is in fantastic condition & the weather held fast for us with sunshine & blue skies up to the very late afternoon when our late starters were caught with a few light showers.
Our playing partners for the series are Mark & Anne Stimpson & we wore distinctive bright red team shirts to put off our opposition.
We had a fabulous day playing with our opposition Clyde & Lyn Cruickshanks who are always good company. We had many highlights including a birdie from Clyde on the 18th, but Lyn gave us most of our highlights playing an incredible front 9, scoring five 3 pointers in a row first up, turning with 24 points & to finish with a great score of 40 points.
The Event of the day was a Single Stableford and was the 26th Annual Mixed Team Series which has great prizes and is sponsored by "SCHWEPPES". (Best three scores)
We had 136 starters with 6 visitors from Byron Bay, Northbridge & Wyong.
RESULTS:
WINNING TEAM: Ron Puiatti, Lynn Puiatti, George Foster & Vicki Foster - 114 points
RUNNERS UP TEAM: Mark Douglas, Lyn Douglas, Steve Thomlinson & Di Thomlinson - 112 points
MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:
WINNER: Richard Casey - 39 points on a countback
RUNNER UP: George Foster - 39 points
WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:
WINNER: Lyn Puiatti - 40 points on a countback
RUNNER UP: Lyn Cruickshanks - 40 points
NEAREST THE PINS:
5TH HOLE:
MEN: Peter Davidson
WOMEN: Jan Martin (Hooray!)
8TH HOLE:
MEN: Keith Bourne
WOMEN: Rhonda Robertson
12TH HOLE:
MEN: Steve Thomlinson
WOMEN: Wendy Stapleton
14TH HOLE:
MEN: Ray Stapleton
WOMEN: Lorraine Bignall
BALLS WENT TO:
MEN: 35 points on a countback
WOMEN: 31 points on a countback
MEN'S AMCR: 70 (37 points)
WOMEN'S AWCR: 73 (36 points)
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Clyde Cruickshanks had a birdie on the 18th; Lyn Cruickshanks had nine 3 pointers including great putting & gobblers at the 11th and the 13th for her well earned 40 points; Joyce Bosely had a 4 pointer at the 5th; Graeme Kingsmall played a nice steady game for his 38 points; Julie Hazzard had three 3 pointers and two 2 pointers on the front 9; Elizabeth MacNamara had 3/4 on the 8th; Richard & Leonie Casey both had gobbler shots on the 4th - Leonie 4/4 and Richard 4/3; Lynn Puiatti had pars on the 5th & the 11th and had no wipes; Vicki Foster had pars on the 15th & 16th; Rosalie Dyer had seven 3 pointers and one 4 pointer in her 39 points; Judy Ruitenberg played steady for her 38 points; Fay Bailey had 4/4 on the 13th; Wendy Stapleton had a birdie on the 15th; Ray Stapleton had a birdie on the 12th; Sheena Asken had 4/4 on the 1st; Peter Davidson increased his scores on holes one to four by one point each hole; Warren Gray had five 3 pointers in a row; my highlight was 4/4 on the 17th and winning nearest the pin on the 5th.
SCOREBOARD:
I have attached a photo of the current scoreboards for the Mixed Team Series including the Mixed Team Results and the Single Stableford Results (Men) and Single Stableford Results (Women). You can click on the image to view the scoreboard and use the page options to zoom in/out; copy to file; or to print a copy. Click your "Back" key to return to this page.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
The Op Shop Ball - Saturday 24th July 2010
You could say that we all had a ball at the OP SHOP BALL. It was a great night that everyone enjoyed. The food was good, the music was good, the company was good, the dancing was good so anyone who could not make it did miss out on a treat. Sheena organised a wonderful setting in the Magnolia room complete with flowers and candles on the tables and everyone supported the night with some fantastic Op Shop outfits.
We had some good leaders on the dance floor and managed to wine, dine and dance the evening away.
I hope to have some more photos coming from other cameras.