Golf - Thursday 30th September 2010

The Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford and we had 28 starters.

RESULTS:

WINNER: Dianne Beechey - 46 points

RUNNER UP: Michele Kennett - 43 points

3RD: Rosemary Cohen - 42 points on a countback

4TH: Chris Dekker - 42 points

BALL COMPETITION:

Maggie Minjoy

Lorraine Linnert


NEAREST THE PIN 14TH HOLE:

0 TO 30: Norma Cubis

31 to 45: A. Walsh

BALLS WENT TO: 40 points on a countback

AWCR LADIES: 73 (36 points)

Golf - Wednesday 29th September 2010

I have not got any golf photos from today so I am sharing some more visions from my garden of early flowering roses that were displaying this morning.

The Golf Event of the day was a Men's Single Stableford - 3 Grades.

We had 188 starters with 10 visitors from Bathurst, Everglades, Hawks Nest, Howlong, Nth Adelaide, Oberon, Terrigal, The Colonial & Wyong.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Chris Pearce - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Col Matterson - 38 points on a countback

3RD: Adam Gilbert - 38 points on a countback

4TH: Johnathan Homer - 38 points

5TH: John Shine - 37 points

SCRATCH WINNER: Chris Pearce - 31 points on a countback

B GRADE:

WINNER: Stephen Shanahan - 43 points

RUNNER UP: Fred Middleton - 42 points

3RD: Dennis Hardwick - 39 points on a countback

4TH: Ron Puiatti - 39 points on a countback

5TH: David Robertson - 39 points

SCRATCH WINNER: Fred Middleton - 28 points

C GRADE:

WINNER: Peter Murphy - 49 points

RUNNER UP: James Fahey - 47 points

3RD: Leonardo Buan - 45 points on a countback

4TH: John Wright - 45 points on a countback

5TH: Tony Holmes - 45 points

SCRATCH WINNER: George Foster - 25 points

NEAREST THE PINS MEN'S 8TH:

A GRADE: To be advised

B GRADE: To be advised

C GRADE: To be advised

BALLS WENT TO: 38 points (neat)

AMCR: 70 (37 points)

Golf - Tuesday 28th September 2010 - 2010 Ladies Foursomes Championships

We had wonderful weather for a huge game of golf (thankfully) we had to play 36 holes (Div 1 players) and 27 holes (Div 2 players). Even though it was exhausting in the unaccustomed heat it was better than being wet and miserable.

My foursomes partner was Rosemary Cohen and our playing partners were Elizabeth McNamara and Shirley Daly. We had a very enjoyable day on the village green & pity about the golf. We did have some good highlights during the day & it was not all bad.

The Event of the day was the Ladies Foursomes Championships 2010 which is played in two divisions.

RESULTS - DIVISION 1: HANDICAPS - 0 TO 24 1/2

36 HOLES SCRATCH RESULTS:

CHAMPIONS: Lyn Bates and Michelle McGrath - 176 points

RUNNERS UP: Di Thomlinson & Lyn Douglas - 180 points

36 HOLES NETT RESULTS:

WINNERS: Rhonda Robertson & Vicki Foster - 143 nett

RUNNERS UP: Lyn Bates & Michelle McGrath - 146 nett

18 HOLES NETT - AM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Deborah Wright & Kay Adams - 66 1/2 nett

RUNNERS UP: Debbie Grinham & Lorraine Linnert - 70 nett

18 HOLES NETT - PM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Rhonda Robertson & Vicki Foster - 70 nett

RUNNERS UP: Lyn Bates and Michelle McGrath - 73 nett

DIV 1 BALLS WENT TO:

AM: 73 nett

PM: 80 1/2 nett

RESULTS - DIVISION 2: HANDICAPS - 25 TO 45:

27 HOLES SCRATCH RESULTS:

CHAMPIONS: Merran Adams & Felicity Mead - 145 points

RUNNERS UP: Kath Payn & Barbara Stratford - 147 points

27 HOLES NETT RESULTS:

WINNERS: Merran Adams & Felicity Mead - 100 nett

RUNNERS UP: Susan Bourne & Pam Witt - 105 1/2 nett

18 HOLES NETT RESULTS:

WINNERS: Merran Adams & Felicity Mead - 66 nett

RUNNERS UP: Di Beechey & Dawn Tromp - 71 1/2 nett

9 HOLES NETT RESULTS:

9 HOLES OUT NETT WINNERS: Silvia Lee & Michele Kennett - 32 1/4 nett

9 HOLES IN NETT WINNERS: Susan Bourne & Pam Witt - 33 1/2 nett on a countback

DIV 2 BALLS WENT TO:

18 HOLES: 73 1/2

9 HOLES: 33 3/4

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Di Thomlinson & Lyn Douglas birdied the 16th; Deborah Wright & Kay Adams birdied the 5th and the 12th; Helen Stuart had a gobbler at the 7th; Kath Payn & Barbara Stratford had three pars in a row; Merran Adams & Felicity Mead combined well having a birdie on the 16th & pin high for 3 on the 18th; Michelle McGrath & Lyn Bates had birdie, had 39 points on the second front 9 and had 3 pars in a row; Elizabeth McNamara & Shirley Daly played the first 3 holes well, parred the 8th & played the 9th hole well; Rosemary & I parred the 8th & played the second 9th & the 4th well; my highlight was my shot to the green on the 10th from well below the first bunkers to pin high.

F-Troop - Monday 27th September 2010

We were somewhat restricted with what we could do out on the course today because we had a big vets day in progress. We did manage to find more than enough jobs today and fortunately we had some extra volunteers which helped us a lot.

We welcomed Steve McGuckin to his first day as an F-Trooper and we also welcomed back Garry Trigg from his extended overseas trip. Those I saw today were Duncan Dyer, Geoff Bridge, Martin Gallagher, Peter Murphy, Des Wilson, Peter Martin, Steve McGuckin, Garry Trigg, Kerry Cubis, Georgina Lamb & Di Beechey.

Duncan, Geoff, Martin & Peter Murphy spent the morning removing a Camphor Laurel and a dead pine tree from the back of the 10th green. This was not an easy task as the trees were quite large.

Peter Martin, Kerry Cubis, Steve McGuckin & Garry Trigg cleared a drain at the 6th and raked & tidied around the 4th to the 6th fairways including timber & rubbish pickup around the course.

Georgina Lamb, Di Beechey & myself concentrated on the front area of the club & spent all morning tidying, raking, fertilizing, watering, weeding in the area front of the club to the wedding garden and included part clean up of the car park & BBQ garden area, cleaning the front entrance to the clubhouse. It was frustrating work as the leaves were falling down faster than we could clean them up.

Des Wilson was on Pro Shop duty & took care of business there.

It was another successful day for F-Troop even though all the work we did was not too apparent to the eye. We did have some nice compliments from visitors playing on our course today.

Morning tea was supplied by our club chef John & was enjoyed by everyone. Fruit Pastries fresh from the oven went over well. Thanks John!

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Golf - Sunday 26th September 2010 - Team Series Finals

Today was the 3rd and Final Round of our very popular Team Series which is held over three rounds and is very keenly contested. The Event this year has been sponsored by Srixon, Schweppes and Bidvest which is very much appreciated by the Members and is reflected in the response by the Members in this very popular event.

The trophies were supplied by our Pro Shop and were of a very high standard, well received by our trophy winners today and throughout the series.

The Event of the day was the 3rd round of the team series, it was sponsored by BIDVEST

and we had 114 starters.

RESULTS:

3rd ROUND TEAM SERIES:

WINNERS: Dick Bosley, Joyce Bosley, Neville Walker & Jan Walker - 127 points

RUNNERS UP: Kevin O'Brien, Lorraine Bignall, Graham Muller and Doreen Vines - 120 points

MEN'S SINGLES:

WINNER: Dick Bosley - 44 points

RUNNER UP: Des Wilson - 40 points

WOMEN'S SINGLES:

WINNER: Leonie Casey - 45 points

RUNNER UP: Jan Walker - 44 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE:

MEN: Wal Robertson

WOMEN: Georgina Lamb

8TH HOLE:

MEN: Mark Stimpson

WOMEN: Margaret Davidson

12TH HOLE:

MEN: Steve Thomlinson

WOMEN: Di Beechey

14TH HOLE:

MEN: Brad Place

WOMEN: Leonie Casey

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: 35 points on a countback

WOMEN: 36 points (neat)

MEN'S AMCR: 70 (37 points)

WOMEN'S AMCR: 70 (36 points)

RESULTS OF THE 54 HOLES 26TH ANNUAL MIXED TEAM SERIES

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY SRIXON,SCHWEPPES AND BIDVEST:

54 HOLES TEAM EVENT :

WINNERS: Des Wilson, Yvonne Wilson, Nigel Asken and Sheena Asken - 338 points

RUNNERS UP: Richard Bosley, Joyce Bosley, Neville Walker & Jan Walker - 334 points

54 HOLES MEN'S SINGLES EVENT:

WINNER: Steve Thomlinson - 116 points

RUNNER UP: Des Wilson - 115 points

54 HOLES WOMEN'S SINGLES EVENT:

WINNER: Leonie Casey - 119 points

RUNNER UP: Yvonne Wilson - 117 points

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me Garry Frewin & Garry Wilkinson both had 4 pointers on the 8th; Vicki Foster's highlight was her 2nd shot at the 13th bunker where she hit the flagpole & fll close to the hole & saved the shot that would have been in the next fairway; Lynn Puiatti had 4/4 at the 1st; Ron Puiatti had a nice par on the 4th after a great drive down the hill and had a birdie on the 18th; George Foster's highlight was getting 22 on the back 9 and beating the girls for the keno ticket; Kerry Cubis had 3/4 on the 4th; Elly Van Den Berg had three 4 pointers; Rae Brown had two 4 pointers in a row and had 5/3 at the 17th with a chip out of the bunker; Des Wilson had a birdie at the 18th; Neville Walker had 4/4 at the 6th; Jan Walker had 4/4 at the 15th, 3/4 at the 8th, and 5/4 at the 2nd; Dick Bosley had his best score ever with 44 points including a 30 foot putt at the 7th, two wipes and a one pointer; Di Thomlinson had birdies at the 1st and the 15th; Mark Douglas had birdies at the 10th, 16th and the 1st; Rosalie Dyer had 4/4 at the 9th; Sheena Asken's highlight was that she contributed to the team; Yvonne Wilson's highlight was no wipes; Lorraine Bignall drove well and had two 4 pointers; Christine Drakeford had a 4 pointer on the 16th and had six 3 pointers in a row; Georgina Lamb narrowly missed a birdie at the 5th and won nearest the pin; Julie Hazzard had a nice steady game; Doreen Vines had 4/4 at the 3rd hole; Leonie Casey played consistent golf & had a birdie at the 14th hole with 39 cms and won nearest the pin; Dave Flanigan lost $1 to Stimmo; Mark Stimpson had four birdies including an almost hole in one at the 8th and a sandy into the hole (Slam Dunk!) at the 17th; Anne Stimpson had 3/4 at the 12th; 4/3 at the 8th and 4/3 at the 5th; my highlight was scoring 4/2 on the 8th after driving through the green into the back bunker, out of the bunker and back off the green at the front, an ordinary shot back to the green and sinking the putt in one.

We all had a fabulous day in great weather. Our partners over the series were Mark & Anne Stimpson & they were great company as usual. The course is playing really well as you can tell by the scores and it is going to get better in coming weeks with it being in the best condition that many of us can remember for quite a long time. The Club Championships, Club Mixed Foursomes and the Pro Am are upcoming events in the next few weeks and I expect that our course will be in peak condition for that.

Congratulations to all the winners today and to everyone that took part in this event.

Special thanks and appreciation must go to Maggie Minjoy and Di Beechey for their dedication in administrating & recording the results for this event as it is a very time consuming & demanding

responsibility. THANKS MAGGIE & DI!