Golf - Friday 31st August 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Having a great time at San Francisco........."Wish you were here!"

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

We had 68 starters with 8 visitors from Antill Park,Everglades, Killara, Port Augusta SA, & Terrigal.

RESULTS:

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Warren Dunkel - Plus 8on a countback

RUNNER UP: Don Nicholls - Plus 8

3RD:  Bill Broadbent - Plus 7

WOMENS SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Anne Cropley - Plus 3

NEAREST THE PINS

MENS 12TH: Michael Norman

LADIES 8TH:  Not won

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: Plus 2 (neat)

LADIES: Square (neat)

AMCR MEN: 69 (plus 2)

AWCR LADIES: 73 (Square)

Golf - Thursday 30th August 2012

Hello from San Francisco.

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford + 2 Ball Irish Multiplier.

We had 35 starters.

RESULTS:

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Sandy Laybutt & Faye Levenspiel - 91 points.

SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

WINNER:  Ronda Jordon - 45 points

RUNNER UP: Sandy Laybutt - 42 points on a countback

3RD: Chris Cayley - 42 points

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH:

0 TO 32: Carol Farrell

33 TO 45 SECOND SHOT: Margaret Nichols

BALLS WENT TO: 37 points on a countback.

BALL COMPETITION:

Ronda Jordon

Sandy Laybutt

Chris Cayley

Margaret Nichols

Judy Verlander

Carol Farrell

Faye Levenspiel

Kerry Williams

Barbara Stratford

Rosemary Cohen

AWCR LADIES: 73 (36 points)

Golf - Wednesday 29th August 2012

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

We had 170 starters with 11 visitors from Everglades, Coolamatong, Everglades, Morisset, Shelly Beach and PGA.

RESULTS:

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Warren Gray & Neil Hancock - 52 points

RUNNERS UP:  Keith Morris & Jim Johnson - 50 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Dimi Pesudovs - 43 points

RUNNER UP:  Bert Brink - 42 points

3RD:  John Slight - 41 points on a countback

WINNER SINGLE SCRATCH:  Kerry Cubis - 32 points

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH:

A GRADE:  James Fyfe -Smith

B GRADE:  Errol Chivers

C GRADE:  Peter Cruden

EAGLES NEST 12TH:

WINNER:  Brent Frewin - 6 Balls

BALLS WENT TO:  36 points on a countback

AMCR:  69 (38 points)

This will be the last blog report from Australian soil for seven weeks.  I will hopefully be able to post blogs where I have access to Wi Fi and have the available time.  Reports will be spasmodic but hopefully in order (if a little(a lot) late.  I also hope to be able to add any photos that are sent through from home by enthusiastic mobile phone users in my absence.  I will add some "wish you were here" photos as I accumulate them.

HAPPY GOLFING EVERYONE!

Golf - Tuesday 28th August 2012

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford - Over the Field.

We had 33 starters due to the course being under maintenance and the same nine holes were played twice.

The conditions suited most of the girls who came in with some great scores with 37 points being only good enough to win a ball and that was on a countback.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SUE SCOBIE FOR HER "EAGLE" SHOT AT THE 2ND.
I understand that Sue hit a great drive beyond the tree, a second shot left to about the 150 metre maker but not in a nice lie in the rough, a beautiful seven wood shot from there into the hole Well done Sue!

We welcomed a new Lady Member Kay Baillie (sister of Rhonda Robertson) who has joined the club as a Life Member.  Good to have you on board Kay!

RESULTS:

WINNER:  Fran James - 45 points

RUNNER UP:  Sue Scobie - 42 points

3RD:  Chris Cayley - 41 points

BALLS WENT TO:  37 points on a countback

BALL COMPETITION:

Rosalie Dyer - 39 points

Leanne Binns - 38 points on a countback

Margaret Nichols - 38 points

June Bowen - 37 points on a countback

Judy Verlander - 37 points on a couyntback

Doreen Vines - 37 points on a countback

Lynn Puiatti - 37 points on a countback

Elizabeth McNamara - 37 points on a countback

NO HANDICAPPING TODAY.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Margaret Davidson chipped in at the 9th on the second 9; Sharon Anderson had a birdie on the 8th; Doris Morris chipped on on the 7th; Rosalie Dyer had 2/4 on the 5th; Kath Payn had 3/3 on the 5th; Mary Ellis enjoyed the good company & weather; Doreen Vines had a 4 pointer; Leanne Binns played well for her 39 points; Robin Incoll had 22 points on the front 9; Fran James had 2/5 on the 5th plus two 4 pointer to give her 45 points; Sue Scobie had 42 points including her great birdie at the 2nd; Annette Dunk had 20 points on the front 9; Lynn Puiatti had some good 3 pointers; Lyn Cruickshanks had 22 points on the front 9; Judy Verlander enjoyed the day; Kath Small continued her good golf with 37 points; Kay Baillie had 22 points on the front 9 including a birdie 4/4 on the 2nd; Ronda Jordon had a birdie 2/5 at the 5th; Elizabeth McNamara had a good 37 points after a 6 months break from golf due to a bad knee; Anne Cropley had a nice day with good company; 

F-Troop Monday 27th August 2012

Martin Gallagher was missing in action for this photo 

and was substituted by a look alike image (next to Nathan)

Our super stars in action at the cart shed

We had a huge day at F-Troop today and thankfully had a good number of helpers to share the load.

It was the first day of the course maintenance so we had plenty of access to the course which gave us the opportunity to proceed with the planting of more Lomandra grasses at the 15th where we needed to use the tractor & auger to cope with the ground preparation.

Today's volunteers were Martin Gallagher, Geoff Bridge, Trevor Harrison, Garry Trigg, Bruce White, Warren Gray, Des Wilson, Peter Martin, Nathan Allan, Richard Casey, Ron Beechey, Di Beechey, Anne Burgess, Jan Martin & Arthur Verlander.

Working on the cladding of the cart shed we had Trevor Harrison, Nathan Allan, Richard Casey & Peter Martin.  These troopers are fast becoming super stars with their fantastic progress with the shed. The boys worked from 7.00 am  into the late afternoon to complete their work which was appreciated.

Working on the Lomandra Grasses we had Geoff Bridge (on tractor duty) Martin Gallagher, Garry Trigg, Bruce White (digging duties), Jan Martin (planting duties)  & Peter Martin (watering system duties).  We had a disrupted morning and did not finish all of the area of refurbishment however the area is clearly marked with drop zones for any unfortunate players who have ventured into this spot. More grasses will be added at a later date.

Anne Burgess worked on cleaning up around the clubhouse and at the 18th tee and Camellia Way.

Di Beechey cleaned up around the clubhouse, car park, wedding garden, helped me to mulch the lavender garden at the 16th; watered the garden at the 2nd green & sundry other gardens, mulched and replanted the hedge plants at the 10th tee while Ron Beechey maintained the watering systems getting them in working order.

The Roses at the putting green were sprayed, mulched with sugar cane mulch and treated with seasol.

Arthur Verlander worked hard all morning poisoning the paths and problem areas around the course.

We were ready for morning tea this morning and it was very welcome with Chef John supplying us with cheese and bacon rolls.  Thanks Chef John!

Our best wishes to Martin Gallagher who is currently nursing a fractured wrist.

Our projects are moving along well and we keep making progress.

YES!  WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Golf - Sunday 26th August 2012 - Team Series Round 2

Scoreboard after Round 2

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We had perfect weather for the Mixed Team Series Round 2.

Our playing partners were Warren Gray & Mary Bromwich and we had a lovely day with some good highlights - Peter getting a birdie and Warren, Mary & myself getting a 4 pointer each.

The Golf Event of the Day was the 28TH ANNUAL MIXED TEAM SERIES - SINGLE STABLEFORD - PROUDLY SPONSORED BY "SRIXON"

RESULTS:

ROUND 2 MIXED TEAM SERIES :

WINNERS:  Doug Incoll, Georgina Lamb, Duncan Brown & Robin Incoll - 111 points

RUNNERS UP:  Phil Wilson, Kim Cardiff, Walter Loschi & Suzanne Waugh - 110 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Duncan Brown - 41 points on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Spencer Walklate - 41 points

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Kath Small - 40 points

RUNNER UP:  Susan Bourne - 39 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE:

MEN:  Duncan Brown

WOMEN:  Mary Bromwich

8TH HOLE:

MEN:  Nigel Asken

WOMEN:  Wendy Stapleton

12TH HOLE:

MEN:  Michael Norman

WOMEN:  Vicki Foster

14TH HOLE:

MEN:  Robbie Whyte

WOMEN:  Lyn Bates

EAGLES NEST 12TH:

WINNER:  Michael Norman - 52 cms - 5 Balls

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN:  34 points

WOMEN:  34 points

AMCR MEN:  70 (37 points)

AWCR LADIES: 73 (36 points)

  HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me:  Kay Frewin had 38 points, wore a new jumper and had a 4 pointer at the 12th; Lauren Matterson had 5/4 on the 6th and 2/5 on the 8th; Kevin O'Brien hit his shot from the 4th to the 13th fairway nearly cleaning up George & Vicki Foster; Bert Brink chipped in for a par at the 17th; Lorraine Bignall chipped in for a par at the 4th; Kathy Small had 40 points, played steady golf and putted very well; Susan Bourne had 39 points with two 4 pointers and played good golf; Fay Bailey had two pars; Di Beechey had a birdie at the 11th; Graeme Kingsmill finished well with 3/3/3/2; Mark Stimpson had birdies on the 12th, 15th, 1st and 2nd; Lyn Cruickshanks played steady golf; Clyde Cruickshanks enjoyed all of his birthday kisses and had a Birdie on the 10th; Steven Cross had 21 points on the first 9 and putted well; Nigel Asken had birdies on the 8th and the 14th; Helen Potter had a birdie on the 6th; Lyn Bates had a birdie on the 14th and a 4 pointer on the 17th; Robin Incoll birdied the 8th 2/4; Duncan Brown had birdies at the 10th, 15th and the 5th and finished one under par; Michael Norman had 3/5 at the 3rd and 2/4 at the 12th; Brent Frewin had 38 points; Anne Forrester turned with 20 points; Helen Darkes played the 14th hole well getting on the NTP card; Wally Robertson had birdies on the 4th, 11th and 16th and 4/4 on the 17th; Rhonda Robertson birdied the 6th; Vicki Foster had 21 points on the back 9; Jan Van Den Berg had 4/4 at the 1st; Tania Burt had a 4 pointer at the 8th; Suzanne Waugh had a 4 pointer at the 13th; Wal Loschi had a birdie at the 18th; Spencer Walklate had a birdie on the 3rd; Wendy Stapleton had birdies at the 15th and the 8th and had 37 points; Mary Bromwich had a 4 pointer at the 17th; Warren Gray had a 4 pointer at the 9th; Peter Martin had a birdie at the 2nd; my highlight was having a 4 pointer at the 10th, winning a ball and Mary & I beating the boys for the Keno Ticket.

Golf - Saturday 25th August 2012

The Golf Event of the day was a Men's Single Stableford  + Teams Event - Split Sixes

We had 196 starters with 8 visitors from Overseas, Bayview, Howlong, Redcliffe Qld, Terrigal, Toronto & Trundle.

RESULTS:

TEAMS EVENT RESULTS:

WINNERS:  David Bowe, John Anstice, Ian Hamilton & Robert Knox - 91 points

RUNNERS UP: John Haines, Trevor Blackburn, Laurie Steen & Jeff Rogers - 90 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Robert Knox - 41 points on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Geoff Hall - 41 points

3RD:  Daniel Coulter - 39 points on a countback

 SINGLE SCRATCH WINNER:  Duncan Brown - 34 points

NEAREST THE PIN 12TH:

A GRADE:  To be advised

B GRADE:  To be advised

C GRADE:  To be advised

BALLS WENT TO:  35 points (neat)

AMCR:  70  (37 points)

Golf - Friday 24th August 2012

Happy Birthday for tomorrow Georgina!

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

We had 94 starters with 12 visitors from Beverley Park, Everglades, Shelly Beach, Terrigal, Toukley, Waratah, Woolooware and Wyong.

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Brian Hilton - 44 points

RUNNER UP:  John Jackson - 41 points

3RD: John Clark - 40 points on a countback

4TH:  Russell Andrews - 40 points


WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Jan Walker - 36 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH:  Greg Harrison

LADIES 8TH:  Tania Burt

BALLS WENT TO: 

MEN: 34 points (neat)

LADIES:  32 points (neat)

AMCR MEN:  69 (38 points)

AWCR LADIES:  73 (36 points)

Golf - Thursday 23rd August 2012

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford Over the Field and the final of the Div 2 Singles Knockout.

We had 32 starters.

RESULTS:

DIV 2 SINGLES KNOCKOUT:

CONGRATULATIONS TO KATHY SMALL - WINNER OF DIV 2 SINGLES KNOCKOUT

Kathy Small Vs Di Beechey - Winner Kathy Small - 2/1

SINGLE STABLEFORD OVER THE FIELD:


WINNER:  Nan Richards - 41 points

RUNNER UP:  Judy Verlander - 39 points

3RD:  Elly Van Den Berg - 39 points

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH:

0 TO 32:  Lyn Bates

33 TO 45 SECOND SHOT: Susan Bourne

BALLS WENT TO:  36 points on a countback

BALL COMPETITION:

Lyn Bates

Alice Collett

Rosemary Cohen

Susan Bourne

Gai Phillips

AWCR LADIES:  73 (36 points)

Golf - Wednesday 22nd August 2012

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

We had 176 starters with 15 visitors from Bayview, Kooindah Waters, Magenta Shores, Mangrove Mountain, Morisset, Overseas, Pennant Hills, Pymble, Shelly Beach, Tallebudgera Qld, Toronto & Wyong.

RESULTS:

2 BALL IRISH MULTIPLIER RESULTS:

WINNER:  Gordon Hamilton & Dave Fraser - 90 points

RUNNER UP:  David Small & Grant Williams - 89 points

MEN'S SINGLES:

WINNER:  Chris Collier - 42 points

RUNNER UP:  Gordon Hamilton - 40 points on a countback

3RD:  Dave Fraser - 40 points

SINGLE SCRATCH WINNER:  Glen Giddings - 35 points

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH:

A GRADE:  Glen Giddings

B GRADE:  Alan Rix

C GRADE:  Terry O'Dea

BALLS WENT TO:  34 points on a countback

AMCR:  69 (38 points)

Golf - Tuesday 21st August 2012 - Gosford Bowl, Bronze Salver and Long Markers Day

We had a sensational day for playing golf today enjoying some beautiful sunshine and a course with plenty of run.  My playing partners today were Donna O'Brien from Hawks Nest and Anne Glance from Shelly Beach   who were great company and we did have some good highlights along the way.

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stroke - GOSFORD BOWL, BRONZE SALVER AND LONG MARKERS DAY proudly sponsored by HARRIS AND ADAMS SMASH REPAIRS.

We had 73 starters with 23 visitors from Bermuda Rum USA, Camden, Hawks Nest, Mangrove Mountain, Shelly Beach, Terrigal and Wyong.

RESULTS:

GOSFORD BOWL GROSS:

WINNER:  Kim Burke (Shelly Beach) - 80

RUNNER UP:  Wendy Stapleton - 88 on a countback

GOSFORD BOWL NETT:

WINNER:  Marianne Lanham - 70

RUNNER UP:  Fay Bailey - 71 on a countback

BRONZE SALVER GROSS:

WINNER:  Norma Cubis - 91

RUNNER UP:  Lorraine Bignall - 94

BRONZE SALVER NETT:

WINNER:  Norma Cubis -68

RUNNER UP: Lorraine Bignall - 70 on a countback

LONG MARKERS GROSS:

WINNER: Beulah Cant - 106

RUNNER UP:  Sue Lockyer (Mangrove Mountain)

LONG MARKERS NETT:

WINNER:  Beulah Cant - 73 on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Carol Alfonso (Mangrove Mountain) - 73

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: 

GOSFORD BOWL: Annette Dunk

8TH HOLE:

BRONZE SALVER:  Lyn Cruickshanks

LONG MARKERS:  Not won

12TH HOLE:

GOSFORD BOWL:  Rosalie Annecchini

14TH HOLE:

BRONZE SALVER:  Dawn Tromp

LONG MARKERS:  Sue Lockyer

BALLS WENT TO:  77 nett on a countback

AWCR LADIES:  73 (73 nett)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me:  Anne Glance (Shelly Beach) had a great chip onto the 5th for a par, a long putt on the 14th for a par and a great shot from under a tree where her ball was nestled in the tree root and put the ball on the green; Donna O'Brien (Hawks Nest) skillfully threaded her ball through two trees at the 4th and had a par at the 5th; Lorraine Bignall parred the 7th, 14th and the 17th; Lynn Puiatti parred the 1st, 6th and the 7th; Shirley Daly played a great back 9; Kim Burke had 8 pars on the back nine; Di Thomlinson had a birdie on the 11th; Fran James had a gobbler at the 10th , a gobbler par at the 12th  and parred the 2nd; Margaret Harrowell (Terrigal) enjoyed the day; Marianne Lanham had 7 pars and broke 100 (her thanks to Scotty's coaching); Ronda Jordon was accused by her playing partners for being boring by hitting straight down the middle all the time; Elly Van Den Berg had a par on the 8th and a gobbler par on the 5th; Wendy Stapleton was an improved player; my highlights were playing with my ladies from Hawks Nest and Shelly Beach, Parring the 1st, 2nd and the 14th and winning a ball on the day.

 Another highlight of the day was to see the great work done by the F-Troopers and in particular the RSL Golf Club Members Trevor Harrison, Don Nicholls and Nathan Allan on the cart shed structure.  I cannot speak highly enough of all the Members who have donated their time and skills to this project and it will be a huge benefit to the club.