Golf - Sunday 30th June 2013

Golf!  Well there was not any!  The rain had taken it's toll on the course and closed us down for the weekend.  However.......there are GOOD THINGS TO COME as you can see by the blue sky and sunshine coming through today with hopefully more to follow.

Tomorrow the front car park will be out of bounds for parking purposes as the large tree out the front of the club is due to be taken down (weather permitting).

It is planned that that area will be action stations tomorrow with a lot of timber to come down and be moved.
Our firewood stocks will be replenished by this additional supply of timber - so keep those firewood orders rolling in  to ensure your timber supply this winter.  All profits from the sale of the timber go towards the beautification of our golf course.

The car park damage will be repaired with asphalt where possible in due course.

F-Troopers will be in full force tomorrow and with the help of the green staff we hope to have this project dealt with the least amount of inconvenience to the Members.

For those Members who have signed up for another year of golf with Gosford Golf Club I wish you HAPPY GOLFING and not too many wet days!

Golf - Saturday 29th June 2013

We are definitely 'NOT HAPPY JAN' with this continuing rainfall causing havoc to our golf and functions.

The course was under water today and the course WAS CLOSED.

The water was top level in the dams and the water spread well over some of the fairways.

Consequently the course has been CLOSED FOR TOMORROW so there is no golf even for the diehards at Gosford this weekend.

Luckily we had some functions to keep the clubhouse in business.

Golf - Friday 28th June 2013

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

We had 28 starters with visitors from Everglades.

RESULTS:

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Grant Pride - 42 points

RUNNER UP:  David Ward - 41 points on a countback

3RD:  Insufficient starters

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Julie Hazzard - 32 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH:  To be advised

LADIES 8TH:  To be advised

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN:  38 points on a countback

LADIES:  32 points (neat)

AMCR MEN:  69 (38 points)

AWCR LADIES:  73 (36 points)




IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR MEMBERS:


HAVE YOU ALL PAID YOUR YEARLY MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION?

TODAY IS THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE OFFICIAL YEAR END SO ALL BUSINESS SHOULD HAVE BEEN TAKEN CARE OF TODAY.

MEMBERS ARE REMINDED THAT THERE IS A JOINING FEE APPLICABLE FOR MALE MEMBERS WHO ARE ARE NOT FINANCIAL AT THE 1ST JULY 2013 (MONDAY). THERE IS NO LONGER AN EXTENDED PERIOD TO PAY. 

THE OFFICE WILL BE OPEN FOR EXTENDED HOURS TOMORROW MORNING BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9.00AM TO 11.00 AM FOR THOSE MEMBERS WHO WERE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE CLUB MONDAY TO FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK DUE TO WORK COMMITMENTS ETC. THIS WILL ENABLE THEM TO PAY THEIR SUBSCRIPTIONS BEFORE THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR.    

Golf - Thursday 27th June 2013

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford and 4th Round of the 4BBB Knockout.

We had 9 starters in the daily event.

RESULTS:

WINNER:  Bev Adams - 32 points

BALLS WENT TO: 28 points on a countback

BALL COMPETITION:

Bev Adams

Dawn Tromp

Val Anderson


NO NEAREST THE PINS.


AWCR LADIES:  73 (36 points)

Golf - Wednesday 26th June 2013

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

We had 89 starters with 1 visitor from Howlong.

RESULTS:

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS:  Dave Wilson and Col Matterson - Plus 10

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Col Matterson - Plus 3 on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Peter Martin - Plus 3 on a countback

3RD:  Robert Twible - Plus 3 on a countback

SINGLE SCRATCH WINNER:  Col Matterson - Minus 4

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE:

WINNER OVER THE FIELD:  Clyde Cruickshanks

12TH HOLE:

A GRADE:  Tony Cosentino

B GRADE:  David Small

C GRADE:  Stephen Thompson

BALLS WENT TO:  Sqaure (neat)

AMCR:  69 (plus 2)

Golf - Tuesday 25th June 2013

Some of our lady players were not put off by the wet course and the dire weather forecast.

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

We had 29 starters with one visitor - Eileen Major from the US.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER:  Julie Hazzard - Plus 2

RUNNER UP: Marianne Lanham  - Plus 1

3RD:  Lyn Cruickshanks - Square on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE:

1st DIV:   Sheena Asken

2nd DIV:  Lyn Bates

3rd DIV:  Not won

14TH HOLE:

1st DIV:  Marianne Lanham

2nd DIV:  Not won

3rd DIV: Not won

BALLS WENT TO:  Minus 3 on a countback

BALL COMPETITION:

Julie Hazzard

Marianne Lanham

Lyn Cruickshanks

Eileen Major

Carolyn Buttsworth

Rae Brown

Sheila Williams

Sheena Asken

AWCR LADIES:  73 (square)

F-Troop - Monday 24th June 2013

After all the rain of the previous few days and the closure of the course yesterday we had little hope that we might get any of our projects under way today.

We had no rain at all this morning and we were able to complete the main project of the day which was the lifting of the asphalt around the base of the tree in the front car park so that the tree can be removed next Monday.

We had six volunteers to work today which was fantastic.  We could not get out on the course but we did have some good projects lined up that we could do off the course.  We had Trevor Harrison, Peter Martin, Sam Knox Di Beechey, Anne Burgess and Jan Martin to do maintenance today.

Peter, Trevor & Sam worked on preparing and raking the car park and assisted the asphalt contractor to lift up the asphalt and road base assisted by two of the green staffers Peter & Darryl.  The boys also changed over the Professionals car spaces at Scott's request.

I worked on replacing the comquat tree in the wedding garden that was damaged beyond repair when the big tree fell across the wedding garden, raked the rubbish up near the pathway to the tees, putting green and underneath the clubhouse, cut back the overgrown Star Jasmin in the front gardens that was choking the Magnolia trees with some help from Sam Knox, and pruned the roses at the putting green.

Peter & Sam also repaired a refrigerator handle in the clubhouse.

Di and Anne repotted some of the inside plants and gave them all some TLC.

We all appreciated a lovely morning tea of croissants and Jam - Thanks Chef John!

Next week we have a huge project which is the removal of the large tree at the front of the clubhouse.
Members are reminded that the front car park will be closed while this project is in action.  The side entrance to the the back car park will be open so there will be access to the back car parking.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Golf - Sunday 23rd June 2013

The weather has been unkind to us AGAIN and the course has been closed for the day!

Not Happy Jan!

We have a chance today to do some catch up work.  I have been doing some more of our Vietnam photos and am at the verge of finishing - only Hanoi to go.

If you are really bored and have no catch up work to do you can view our Vietnam experience by switching to my travel blog where I have just put up the Halong Bay photos - beautiful.

You can click on my profile viewing and select my travel blog from there. You can select the area of Vietnam you would like to view from the menu on the right hand side or continue to click on "older post" when you reach the bottom of each viewing area.  alternatively www.janmartinstravelblog.blogspot.com

Some sample photos:

Golf - Saturday 22nd June 2013

Attached photos are from the recent

2013 Queensland Tour

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

We had 185 starters with 7 visitors from Everglades, Port Macquaries, Shelly Beach, Taree & Terrigal.

RESULTS:

TEAM EVENT RESULTS:

WINNERS:  John Haines, Laurie Steen, Paul R Smith & Richard Ward - 91 points

RUNNERS UP:  Keith Bourne, Lindsay Morgan, Graham Chee & Garry Fitch - 84 points on a countback

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Paul R Smith - 44 points

RUNNER UP:  Richard Ward - 41 points

3RD:  Stephen Tobin - 39 points on a countback

SINGLE SCRATCH WINNER:  Robbie Whyte - 36 points

NEAREST THE PIN 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE:  To be advised

B GRADE:  To be advised

C GRADE:  To be advised

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER:  To be advised

BALLS WENT TO:  34 points (neat)

AMCR:  70 (37 points)

Golf - Friday 21st June 2013

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

We had 84 starters with 10 visitors from Everglades, Mangrove Mountain, Moore Park, Shelly Beach, South West Rocks, Tamworth Toukley and Wyong.

RESULTS:

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Wayne Brown - 42 points

RUNNER UP:  Grant Pride  (Everglades) - 40 points on a countback

3RD:  Pete Gallichan - 40 points on a countback

4TH:  Kevin Tweedie - 40 points

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Christine Drakeford - 35 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH:  Rob Benson

LADIES 8TH:  Not won

BALLS WENT TO:  

MEN:  35 points (on a countback)

LADIES:  33 points (neat)

AMCR MEN:  69 (38 points)

AWCR LADIES:  73 (36 points)

Golf - Thursday 20th June 2013

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford - Over the Field and 3rd Round of the 4BBB Knockout.

We had 19 starters.

RESULTS:

WINNER:  Lorraine Bignall - 36 points

RUNNER UP:  Jill Malone - 33 points

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH HOLE:

0 to 32:  Jill Malone

33 TO 45 SECOND SHOT:  Susan Bourne

BALLS WENT TO:  32 points on a countback

BALL COMPETITION:

Lorraine Bignall

Jill Malone

Lorraine Linnert

Susan Bourne

AWCR LADIES:  73 (36 points)

Golf - Wednesday 19th June 2013

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

We had 130 starters with 1 visitor from PGA.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Phillip Carter - 41 points

RUNNER UP:  Scott Cubis - 40 points on a countback

3RD:  Gavin Ridling - 40 points

B GRADE:

WINNER:  Bert Brink - 37 points

RUNNER UP:  Grant Williams - 35 points

3RD:  Garry Burkinshaw - 34 points on a countback

C GRADE:

WINNER:  Ian Hartley - 41 points

RUNNER UP:  Peter Ray - 39 points

3RD:  Steven Thompson - 38 points

NEAREST THE PIN 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE:  To be advised

B GRADE:  To be advised

C GRADE:  To be advised

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER:  Don Bush

BALLS WENT TO:  34 points (neat)

AMCR:  70 (37 points)

Golf - Tuesday 18th June 2013

We had a beautiful day of sunshine for golf today.  My playing partners were Lyn Cruickshanks and Judy Verlander and we had a lovely day out on the course with some good highlights along the way.  We tried very hard to get a gobbler shot during the day by putting from off one side of the green and off the other side giving us two opportunities. However we did get some good putts in and Lyn excelled herself with some great one putts.

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

We had 48 starters with one visitor Eileen Major from USA.

RESULTS:

DIVISION 1 - 0 TO 22:

WINNER: Di Thomlinson - 74 nett

RUNNER UP:  Robyn Krahe - 75 nett

GROSS WINNER:  Di Thomlinson - 85 points

PUTTING:  Di Thomlinson - 29 putts

DIVISION 2 - 23 TO 32:

WINNER:  Di Beechey - 72 nett

RUNNER UP:  Helen Stuart - 75 nett

GROSS WINNER:  Di Beechey - 98 points

PUTTING:  Helen Stuart - 27 putts

DIVISION 3 - 33 TO 45:

WINNER:  Margaret Nichols - 76 nett

RUNNER UP:  Lynda Hartley - 80 nett on a countback

GROSS WINNER:  Lynda Hartley - 118 points on a countback

PUTTING:  Margaret Nichols - 33 putts on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE:  

DIV 1:  Di Thomlinson

8TH HOLE:

DIV 2:  Jill Malone

DIV 3: Not won

12TH HOLE:

DIV 1:  Not won

14TH HOLE:

DIV 2:  Faye Levenslpiel

DIV 3:  Eileen Major

BALLS WENT TO:  80 nett on a countback

AWCR LADIES:  73 (73 nett)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Rosalie Dyer & Sharon Anderson both had gobblers at the 1st; Sharon Anderson had a good front 9; Elizabeth McNamara had a gobbler at the 8th; Mary Beard putted well; Ronda Jordon and her partners had some brilliant play; Carolyn Buttsworth sank 18 putts (eventually); Faye Levenspiel lost sight of her ball after it went astray at the 14th and found it had rebounded onto the green. Faye then went on to score a birdie; Kerry Williams had a gobbler on the 18th after it rebounded off of Kath's ball; Lyn Cruickshanks had back to back pars on the 4th and 5th and a lot of one putts; Judy Verlander played some good approach shots to the green on the 10th & 12th; my highlights were enjoying the company & the sunshine.

Congratulations to Kerry Williams on the birth of her new granddaughter Ellora in Singapore (photo attached)

Funeral details for the Late Terry Riley is as follows:

Palmdale on Friday 21st June 2013 at 1 o'clock. 

F-Troop - Monday 17th June 2013

We had a very productive morning with F-Troop today making some in roads into some of our projects.

There were 11 volunteers which was good considering the final round of the USA golf was on and we had a few that could not come for varying reasons.  On hand we had Trevor Harrison, Don, Nicholls, Duncan Dyer,  Martin Gallagher, George Foster, Garry Trigg, Sam Knox, Warren Gray, Peter Martin, Rob Benson & Jan Martin.

The Tree Gang of Duncan Dyer, Martin Gallagher, George Foster & Garry Trigg took care of a tree at the 8th fairway.

Trevor Harrison & Don Nicholls installed garden board edges at the new 14th garden.

Warren Gray & Rob Benson were on rubbish pick up duties.

Sam Knox did rubbish pick up and wired an Elk Horn onto the tree at the Ladies 13th Tee with the help of Duncan Dyer, Rob Benson, Warren Gray & Peter Martin.

Peter Martin organised the work groups, organised the asphalt removal in the front car park & helped with rubbish pick up.

I picked up rubbish in the car parks, raked the back of the clubhouse, watered the plants in pots at the wedding garden, tidied the Bush Toilets and weeded the existing gardens at the 14th.

It was a cool day so we all appreciated a beautiful morning tea of scones, jam & cream.  Thanks Chef John!

We received a very generous donation of $200 from the RSL Club Social Club which was much appreciated as we always have ongoing projects that require funding.  MANY THANKS to Trevor Harrison and the RSL Club Golfers.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!  

Golf - Sunday 16th June 2013

I was sad to hear of the passing of Terry Riley who was one of our Ladies Patrons for many years up to 2009/2010 when Terry retired from her position.  Terry was a well respected Lady Member/Patron and will be sadly missed. I will add details for the funeral when they come to hand.

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford for Men and Ladies - Team Best 3 Scores to Count.

We had 78 starters with 1 visitor from Mangrove Mountain.

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS:  John Hazzard, Julie Hazzard, Jan Van Den Berg & Elly Van Den Berg - 118 points

RUNNERS UP: Steve Cross, Annette Cross, Neville Walker & Jan Walker - 115 points on a countback

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: John Hazzard - 43 points

RUNNER UP:  Kevin O'Brien - 42 points

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Georgina Lamb - 35 points

RUNNER UP:  Lynette Bates - 32 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH:  Brady Allison

LADIES 8TH:  Lynn Puiatti

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN:  35 points (neat)

LADIES:  31 points (neat)

AMCR MEN:  70 (37 points)

AWCR LADIES:  73 (36 points)



MASTER PENNANTS RESULTS:

GOSFORD LOST TO MANGROVE MOUNTAIN - 4 TO 31/2

Golf - Saturday 15th June 2013

The Golf Event of the day was a Men's American Foursomes.

We had 149 starters with 9 visitors from Charlestown, East Malvern, Magenta Shores, Terrigal, Toukley, Shelly Beach & South West Rocks.

RESULTS:

AMERICAN FOURSOMES RESULTS:

WINNERS:  Peter Burke & Peter Laybutt - 64 5/8ths

RUNNERS UP:  Graeme Wright & Tony Ahearn - 65

3RD:  Steven Cross & Rob Hickey - 66 3/8ths

SCRATCH WINNERS:  Julian Banks & Glen Giddings - 76

NEAREST THE PINS 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE:  To be advised

B GRADE:  To be advised

C GRADE:  To be advised

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER:  Trevor Blackburn

BALLS WENT TO:  71 1/2  (Neat)

NO HANDICAPPING TODAY!

Golf - Friday 14th June 2013

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

We had 74 starters with 4 visitors from Everglades, Singleton & Toukley.

RESULTS:

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Anthony Hanna - 40 points on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Wayne Brown - 40 points on a countback

3RD:  Paul Beavan - 40 points

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Tania Burt - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH:  Trevor Harrison

LADIES 8TH:  Not won

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN:  To be advised

LADIES:  To be advised

AMCR MEN:  69 (38 points)

AWCR LADIES:  73 (36 points)

We can have faster results from today as I am now on the NBN high speed broadband. Hooray!

Information & photos upload with ease so I am looking forward to getting fast results to you every day.   

Golf - Thursday 13th June 2013

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford - Over the Field and 2nd Round of the 4BBB Knockout.

We had 10 starters with no visitors (32 players in the 4BBB Matchplay)

RESULTS: OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER:  Norma Cubis - 30 points

RUNNER UP:  Val Anderson - 29 points

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH HOLE:

0 TO 32: Norma Cubis

33 TO 45 SECOND SHOT: Carolyn Buttsworth

BALLS WENT TO:  29 points

BALL COMPETITION:

Norma Cubis

Val Anderson

AWCR LADIES:  73 (36 points)

Golf - Wednesday 12th June 2013

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

We had 76 starters with 2 visitors from Morisset and Terrigal which was a reduced field due to rain.

RESULTS:

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS:  David Boyd & Warren Dunkel - 48 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  David Boyd - 44 points

RUNNER UP:  John Burg - 37 points

3RD:  John Fulton - 36 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PIN 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Kel Price (Morisset)

B GRADE:  Richard Casey

C GRADE:  Doug Incoll

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER:  Not won

BALLS WENT TO:  30 points (neat)

AMCR:  69 (38 points)

Golf - Tuesday 11th June 2013

We had the most beautiful day for golf today - if all the winter days were like this we would be very happy.

My playing partners were Christine Drakeford and Narelle Medcalf and we had a fun day even though the golf scores were not wonderful. Narelle came in Runner Up in her Division and I won nearest the pin on the 8th.   I have to dob myself in today for the start to my golf day.  Having arrived and got my golf cart to the car I check listed all my needs for the day - hat & glove - Check! apple, banana & water - Check! Shoes & Socks - Check! gps, tees & golf balls - Check! I then proceeded to the Pro Shop and paid my green fees. Being still a little early for tee off  I decided to have a practice putt and drove down to the practice green, went to get out my putter & found that I had not got the golf clubs out of the car.......and that was just the start of my day!!!!!

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford, 4th Round of the CCWGA Brooch and Veterans in conjunction.  

We had 71 starters.

RESULTS:

DIVISION 1- 0 TO 22:

WINNER:  Lorraine Linnert - 37 points on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Marianne Lanham - 37 points

DIVISION 2- 23 TO 32:

WINNER:  Ronda Jordon - 37 points

RUNNER UP:  Lyn Cruickshanks - 36 points on a countback

DIVISION 3- 33 TO 45:

WINNER: Margaret Nichols - 35 points

RUNNER UP:  Narelle Medcalf - 31 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE:

DIV 1:  Margaret Maclachlan

DIV 2:  Jan Martin (Hooray!)

DIV 3:  Annie Brink

14TH HOLE:

DIV 1:  Fay Bailey

DIV 2:  Lyn Cruickshanks

DIV 3:  Susan Bourne

BALLS WENT TO:  32 points on a countback

AWCR LADIES: 73 (36 points)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me:  Margaret Nichols had a gobbler on the 4th; Helen Stuart had a 4/4 on the 16th; Lyn Bates had 4/4 on the 9th; Wendy Stapleton had birdies at the 6th and the 12th; Berry Hanley enjoyed the sunshine; Dawn Tromp had a par on the 4th; Ronda Jordon had 22 points on the front 9 including 3/4 on the 8th; Faye Levenspiel played steady golf; Rosalie Dyer had a gobbler on the 9th; Mary Ellis played well according to her playing partners; Marianne Lanham thanked Scottie Cubis for his golf lessons that kicked in well today; Christine Drakeford did some exceptional Driving; Narelle Medcalf's highlights were playng with Christine Drakeford (after many washed out previous matches) and had four 3 pointers; My highlights were winning nearest the pin, two exceptional 4 pointers and two 3 pointers (pity about the rest).