Golf - Saturday 30th June 2012

The Golf Event of the day was a Men's Single Stableford + Teams Event.

We had 194 starters with 6 visitors from Antill Park, Highlands, Howlong, Terrigal, Virginia & Woollahra.

RESULTS:


TEAM EVENT RESULTS:


WINNERS:  Michael Jorgenson, Robert Knox, Ian Hamilton & Daniel O'Regan - 89 points on a countback

RUNNERS UP: Kevin Tweedie, Andrew Tweedie, Steve Errol & David Conyers - 89 points on a countback

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:


WINNER:  Mark Stimpson - 45 points

RUNNER UP:  Gavin Singh - 44 points

3RD:  Richard Massey - 42 points

SCRATCH WINNER:  Glen Giddings - 37 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PIN 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)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me:  Mark Stimpson scored a fine 45 points- an exceptional round for an 8 handicapper. Mark cannot remember when he last scored 45 points - so big congratulations to Mark!

Golf - Friday 29th June 2012

Last of the roses from my garden

Off with their heads next week

Pruning time has arrived

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford for Men and Women.

We had 73 starters with 12 visitors from Everglades, Grange, Kooindah Waters, Magenta Shores, PGA, Shelly Beach, Terrigal, Toukley & Wyong.

RESULTS:

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Brett James - 43 points

RUNNER UP:  Mitchell Spalding - 42 points

3RD:  Jim Williams - 40 points on a countback

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Margaret Maclachlan - 33 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH:  To be advised

LADIES 8TH:  To be advised

BALLS WENT TO:  

MEN:  36 points

LADIES:  33 points (neat)

AMCR MEN:  69 (38 points)

AWCR LADIES:  73 (36 points)

COURSE CONDITIONS:  Preferred lies throughout the green - No carts.

Golf - Thursday 28th June 2012

How cute is this!!!!! (5 days old) 

Congratulations Bill & Sue!

It was a bit unfortunate that we had a few showers on the village green during the Ladies Competition Day but it was not enough to spoil the day.  We had visitors from the Wyong Golf Club today which was great to see and welcome to all the ladies attending today.

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford + 2 Ball Aggregate including the Wyong Ladies.

We had 43 starters.

RESULTS:

2 BALL AGGREGATE RESULTS:

WINNERS:  Barbara McBride & May Qu - 66 points

SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

DIVISION 1 - 0 TO 32:

WINNER:  Michelle Lalor - 35 points on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Anne Burgess - 35 points

3RD:  Glennis English - 34 points

DIVISION 2 - 33 TO 45:

WINNER:  Elly Van Den Berg - 33 points

RUNNER UP:  Ros Singleton - 31 points on a countback

3RD:  Kerry Williams - 31 points

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH:

WYONG:

0 TO 32:  Barbara McBride 

33 TO 45:  K McCallum

GOSFORD:

0 TO 32:  Sue Scobie

33 TO 45:  Not won

BALLS WENT TO:  31 points on a countback

AWCR LADIES:  73 (73 nett)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me:  Michelle McGrath had a birdie on the 18th; Sue Hutton became a grandmother for the first time last Sunday following the birth of a beautiful baby girl "Sage" birth weight 9 lbs plus (photos attached); welcome back to Lesley Gregory after her holiday around Europe; welcome back to Norma (and Kerry) Cubis who have rejoined Gosford Golf Club this week - being Members of both Gosford and Wyong and will enjoy the best of both worlds - well done Norma & Kerry - it is nice to know that you never really left regardless of the farewells.

4BBB KNOCKOUT RESULTS:

Next Thursday the playoffs will be:

Dawn Tromp & Christine Drakeford Vs Fay Bailey and Robyn Johnston

Robyn Krahe & Chris Dekker Vs Michelle McGrath & Lorraine Linnert

Golf - Wednesday 27th June 2012

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

We had 121 starters with 5 visitors from Everglades, Magenta Shores, Morisset & Shelly Beach. There were no carts allowed on the course due to the wet weather of yesterday.  Fortunately sunshine is forecast for tomorrow so the drying out process can begin.

RESULTS:


2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:


WINNERS: Trevor Way & James Fyfesmith - Plus 13

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:


WINNER:  Dimi Pesudovs - Plus 6

RUNNER UP:  Richard Henry - Plus 5 on a countback

3RD:  Kerry Cubis - Plus 5 on a countback

SCRATCH WINNER:  Kerry Cubis - Minus 1 on a countback

NEAREST THE PIN MEN'S 8TH:


A GRADE:  Clint Drew

B GRADE:  Tony Callaghan

C GRADE:  Graham Chee

BALLS WENT TO:  Square (neat)

AMCR MEN:  70 (plus 1)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me:  Brent Frewin hit his drive at the 3rd just short of the bunkers, then pulled out a 3 rescue club and set the ball neatly in the hole for a "Plus"  Eagle shot as it was a par match. (Pity about the 2/5 in a stableford game) Well done Brent! Must have been a super shot.

Golf - Tuesday 26th June 2012

We had a very cold and wet day which put off just about everybody from playing golf today.  Of those 16 people brave enough to face the elements 6 played 18 holes and 10 played 9 holes.  Not Happy Jan!

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford + Vets in conjunction.

We had 16 starters and 6 finishers.

RESULTS: OVER THE FIELD:


WINNER:  Rosalie Dyer - 32 points

RUNNER UP:  Mary Beard - 31 points

BALLS WENT TO:  26 points

BALL COMPETITION:


Robin Incoll

Sue Scobie

Kath Payn

AWCR LADIES:  73 - (36 points)

F-Troop - Monday 25th June 2012

It was very chilly at 7.00am this morning however our F-Troopers were ready for duty regardless.

Today we had twelve workers on hand including two new members.  We had Duncan Dyer, Geoff Bridge, Martin Gallagher, Richard Casey, Trevor Harrison, Peter Martin, Di Beechey, Anne Burgess, Georgina Lamb, Jan Martin, Ken Donald & Shirley Donald.

Ken & Shirley Donald are new members having their first day with us today. Ken has just joined Gosford Golf Club and is a keen new player working on gaining his handicap so he can really appreciate the golf course.  Meanwhile Ken and his wife Shirley (who is not a golfer) have volunteered to be part of our F-Troop work which is much appreciated.

The tree gang of Duncan Dyer, Martin Gallagher & Geoff Bridge took care of a dangerous tree that needed to come down at the 16th.  That was a big job made a bit harder as we were short of helpers.

Di Beechey & Anne Burgess worked at the car park & BBQ area early in the morning.  Anne then went on to work on her gardens at the 10th & 18th, weeding, trimming and fertilizing.

Di & I worked on setting up a new feature garden at the 4th tee using donated pots and plants.  Georgina Lamb, Peter Martin, Richard Casey & Trevor Harrison were on hand to help the job get completed. Di and Anne worked on the garden at the back of the 10th tee and area around.

Peter, Trevor & Richard roped off an area at the cart shed preparing for excavation later in the week. After helping us at the 4th tee Trevor & Richard did the rounds of the course picking up loose timber and rubbish.

Ken & Shirley worked on cleaning up the 1st & 10th tee areas of leaves and sticks.

The wild winds of Friday made quite a mess around the place so there was quite a bit of picking up to do.

Morning tea of gigantic muffins were appreciated by the troopers.  Thanks Chef John!

After morning tea Peter & I collected more advanced Agavi plants that were donated by Brian & Rhonda Chapman. This generous donation has been put to good use screening off Racecourse Rd at the Wedding Garden area and providing security at the fence line.  Thanks Brian & Rhonda!

We also received a donation of Bromiliads from Enone Sammons which we will put to good use in the shade gardens.  Thank you Enone!

We have had a donations of garden edge boards donated for our use from a Member who I will acknowledge when I have more information.  These boards will be very useful for our projects.

I have noticed that the low-life have been back at the garden at the 18th and removed all the orchid spikes that were in flower.  At least they left the plants there this time!!!!!

The timber orders have been coming in which is good to see.  All monies will be put towards the beautification of the course.  We are in the process of refreshing the white gravel in the wedding garden area which will be paid for from the proceeds of firewood sales.

YES!  WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
 

  

Golf - Sunday 24th June 2012

We had a beautiful winter's day for golf today - chilly in the morning & late afternoon but beautiful in the middle of the day.  The course has dried up and is playing well as the scores indicate.

Our playing partners were Duncan & Rosalie Dyer and we had a great day on the village green.  We had many highlights throughout the day with the best being Peter's drive to the 12th which won him the nearest the pin (31cms) and won the Eagles Nest.

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

We had 100 starters with 1 visitor from Trundle.

RESULTS:

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

MEN:  Wal Robertson & Neville Walker - Plus 11

MIXED:  Walter Loschi & Kim Cardiff - Plus 11

WOMEN:  Annie Brink & Elly Van Den Berg - Plus 8

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Walter Loschi - Plus 7

RUNNER UP:  Jan Van Den Berg - Plus 4 on a countback

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Elly Van Den Berg = Plus 2 on a countback

 RUNNER UP:  Lynn Puiatti - Plus 2

NEAREST THE PINS:


MEN'S 12TH:  Peter Martin

LADIES 8TH:  Elly Van Den Berg

EAGLES NEST 12TH:  Peter Martin - 31 cms - 18 Balls

BALLS WENT TO:  


MEN:  square (neat)

LADIES:  Minus 2 (neat)

AMCR MEN:  69 (Plus 2)

AWCR LADIES:  73 (square)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me:  Rosalie Dyer played a steady game & scored 4 plus at the 17th; Duncan Dyer had seven pluses; Peter Martin had a birdie on the 12th hole and won nearest the pin and the Eagles nest; Rhonda Robertson birdied the 14th; Jan Walker had a good back 9; Wally Robertson birdied the 18th; Ron Puiatti birdied the 7th; Lynn Puiatti had a long putt for a birdie on the 14th; Nigel Asken had a birdie on the 1st; Col Matterson birdied the 16th; Lauren Matterson had a nice par on the 1st getting on the green in two shots; Walter Loschi birdied the 17th; Brent Frewin had a birdie on the 13th; Jan Van Den Berg chipped in for a birdie on the 12th from the 11th fairway and had 5 pluses on the last 9 holes; Elly Van Den Berg had three pars; Sheena Asken & Lynn Puiatti beat the boys for the keno ticket; Vicki Foster & Lauren Matterson beat the boys for the keno ticket; Richard Casey had a birdie on the 12th; Steven Cross had a gobbler birdie at the 14th; Sandy Laybutt lost 3 tees but had a nice day; Neville Walker had a gobbler on the 4th and sank a 20 foot putt on the 18th; my highlight was a gobbler for a plus on the 4th and having two putt savers from off the green.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS:


Geoff & Helen Darkes have been granted a permanent residence visa.  Congratulations and welcome Geoff & Helen!

Michael & Pauline Norman wish to thank everyone for their support and good wishes following the tragic house fire they suffered recently where they lost just about everything that they owned.  Their home was destroyed by fire in five minutes which left them very little time to save anything. Fortunately they were uninjured.

A warning from Michael  & Pauline to anyone who leave their golf buggy batteries plugged into power at home (or anywhere for that matter).  Michael & Pauline's battery had been fully charged and left on the power.  The battery had somehow been tipped over so that the wires tangled and triggered the fire that destroyed their home in a matter of minutes. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS DANGER!

MASTER PENNANTS RESULTS:


The Master Pennants match between Gosford & Everglades was played today at Gosford.

RESULTS:  Gosford defeated Everglades 4 1/4 to 3 1/4.


CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PENNANTS PLAYERS:


Michael Bowditch
Nicky Basson
Mike Hogan
Gordon Hamilton
Geoff Patterson
Mark Stimpson
Phil Carter
Keith Bourne

Golf - Saturday 23rd June 2012

The Golf Event of the day was a Men's Single Stableford+Teams Event.

We had 193 starters with 8 visitors from East Malvern, Everglades, Howlong & Mangrove Mountain

RESULTS:


TEAM EVENT RESULTS:


WINNERS:  David Grant, Peter Laybutt, Peter Burke & John Golding (Howlong) - 90 points

RUNNERS UP:  Andrew Henebury, Bob Hawley, Anthony Morton & Daniel O'Regan - 89 points on a countback

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:


WINNER: Anthony Baffis - 41 points

RUNNERS UP:  John Strong - 40 points on a countback

3RD:  Peter Burke - 40 points

SINGLE SCRATCH WINNER:  Nicki Basson - 35 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PIN 12TH:


A GRADE:  Anthony Hanna

B GRADE:  Marshall Parsons

C GRADE:  David Baldwin

BALLS WENT TO:  34 points (neat)

AMCR:  70 (37 points)

Golf - Friday 22nd June 2012

Helen & Brendan Potter played golf on the

West Coast of Ireland

My thanks to Helen Potter for the attached photos from her overseas golf experience.

The Golf Event of the day at Gosford was a Single Stableford for Men and Ladies.

We had 71 starters with 10 visitors from Howlong, Macquarie Links, Pymble, Shelly Beach, Terrigal,Toukley and Wyong.

RESULTS:


MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:


WINNER:  Gary Evans (Howlong) - 41 points

RUNNER UP:  Bill Broadbent - 39 points on a countback

3RD:  Trevor Way - 39 points on a countback

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:


WINNER:  Margaret Maclachlan - 31 points on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Anne Cropley - 31 points

NEAREST THE PINS:


MEN'S 12TH:  J. Harrison

LADIES 8TH:  Margaret Maclachlan

BALLS WENT TO:


MEN:  34 points on a countback

LADIES:  30 points (neat)

AMCR MEN:  69 (38 points)

AWCR LADIES:  73 (36 points)

Photos from Helen Potter - 21 June 2012

Brendan Potter & his Grandfather (Helen's Dad) on the 7th par 3

  taken at Hillside Golf Course in England (Dad's Home Course)

 which is next door to Royal Birkdale where the British Open

has been held. The greenkeepers are getting ready for the

 final qualifying round for the British Open which will be held

 at Lytham St Anne's next month.

Brendan Potter playing the 11th Par 5 at Hillside Golf Course

(being let through by a group in front who have lost a ball) 

Photo from Ireland

Helen played golf at Co. Slingo Golf Club in Rosses Point

which is a Championship Golf Course with fantastic views.

Helen's father was born here - now lives in the UK.

Photo from Ireland

Photo from Ireland

Photo from Ireland

Eight Swiss Bankers arrived by helicopter from Dublin

on Wednesday morning to have a round of golf. 

Young boys from the club were on hand to caddy. 

We hope they got a good tip!!!!!

My thanks to Helen for sending through these great photos from overseas. Enjoy your holiday Helen & Brendan.  The course at Gosford has dried out so it is okay to come home now!

Golf - Thursday 21st June 2012

Today was the first round of the Ladies 4BBB Knockout but unfortunately I do not have any results to publish at this stage.

We received a very generous donation of 15 advanced Agavi plants from Brian Chapman which was very much appreciated.  These plants have been placed along Racecourse Rd fence line to add security and privacy to the course.  There will be more plants coming shortly so we will be able to complete that section of fence line which will make that area much more attractive and secure.

The Golf Event of the day (for those not playing in the 4BBB Knockout) was a Ladies Single Stableford - Over the Field.

We had 21 starters and we welcomed a new lady member - Lyn Sinclair and a welcome back to Sharon Anderson.

RESULTS:

WINNER:  Gai Phillips - 36 points on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Michelle Lalor - 36 points

3RD:  Maggie Minjoy - 34 points

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH:

0 TO 32:  Maggie Minjoy

33 TO 45 SECOND SHOT:  Margaret Nichols

BALL COMPETITION:

Gai Phillips


Michelle Lalor


Maggie Minjoy


Mary Beard


Beulah Cant


AWCR LADIES:  73 (36 points) 

Golf - Wednesday 20th June 2012

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

We had 171 starters with 4 visitors from Cooma, Morisset & PGA.

RESULTS:


A GRADE:


WINNER:  Ron Puiatti - 43 points

RUNNER UP:  David Boyd - 40 points on a countback

3RD:  Ted Roberts - 40 points

B GRADE:


WINNER:  Michael Upton - 42 points

RUNNER UP:  Lindsay Freeman - 40 points

3RD: David Ralph - 36 points

C GRADE:


WINNER:  Michael Phillips - 43 points on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Roger Hankinson - 43 points

3RD:  Rex Gardner - 42 points

NEAREST THE PIN 12TH:


A GRADE:  Lindsay Morgan

B GRADE:  Trevor Way

C GRADE: Ian Hamilton

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points (neat)

AMCR:  70 (37 points)

Golf - Tuesday 19th June 2012

Some people found it tough out on the course today but it was much improved from Sunday conditions and the course is drying up at a rapid rate.  We had some good scores in today which proves that it could not have been too bad.

My playing partners were Lynn Puiatti and Anne Forrester and they were great company and carried me home for a good win today.  We did have some good highlights including a new way to "save a  putt" which resulted in some good one putts.  I have never won the putting competition before in all the years that I have been playing golf so that says something for the system.

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stroke - Club & 4th WGNSW Medal.

We had 68 starters with one visitor - Eileen Major

RESULTS:


DIVISION 1 - 0 TO 22:


WINNER:  Rosalie Dyer - 71 nett on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Di Thomlinson - 71 nett

GROSS WINNER:  Di Thomlinson - 85

PUTTING:  Di Thomlinson - 29 putts

DIVISION 2 - 23 TO 32:


WINNER:  Jan Martin - 70 nett  (Hooray!)

RUNNER UP:  Lyn Cruickshanks - 71 nett

GROSS WINNER:  Jan Martin - 97 (Hooray!)

PUTTING:  Jan Martin - 30 putts on a countback (Hooray!)

DIVISION 3 - 33 TO 45:


WINNER:  Chris Cayley - 80 nett

RUNNER UP:  Susan Bourne - 82 nett on a countback

GROSS WINNER:  Susan Bourne - 116

PUTTING:  Doris Morris - 28

NEAREST THE PINS:


5TH HOLE:


DIV 1:  Sue Hutton

8TH HOLE:


DIV 2:  Lyn Cruickshanks

DIV 3:  Not won

12TH HOLE:


DIV 1:  Wendy Stapleton

14TH HOLE:  


DIV 2:  Jan Walker

DIV 3:  Not won

BALLS WENT TO:  79 nett on a countback

AWCR LADIES:  73 (73 nett)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me:  Debbie Grinham's highlight was watching Rhonda Robertson's fabulous 2nd shot to the 17th green that missed all the hazards including the bunker an finished on the green; Di Thomlinson came within a hairs breadth of an eagle at the 11th with a great shot to the green; Sue Hutton had a birdie on the 11th; Wendy Stapleton had a great 2nd nine holes; Rosalie Dyer had 43 on the back 9; Allison Guthrie had a gobbler on the 8th and on the 18th had an 11 with one putt; Lynn Puiatti had a good run home on the last four holes; my highlight was having a good score (at long last) and putting much better.  

SOME CELEBRATION HIGHLIGHTS TODAY:

A Happy Birthday to Anne Forrester and Sue Hutton who both celebrated their birthdays today.

Debbie Grinham & Warren Flanagan are celebrating their engagement - CONGRATULATIONS DEBBIE AND WARREN!