F-Troop - Monday 30th September 2013

F-Troop was a bit of a scramble for me as I was called on for emergency babysitting which put a spanner in the project work for me.

We had eleven volunteers today - Trevor Harrison, Duncan Dyer, Peter Martin, Garry Trigg, Warren Gray, Don Nicholls, Martin Gallagher, Di Beechey, Anne Burgess, Carolyn Buttsworth & Jan Martin.

The Tree Gang of Duncan Dyer, Trevor Harrison, Garry Trigg, Don Nicholls, Martin Gallagher trimmed back and removed camphor Laurels at the back of the 3rd  & 5th tees.

On request the greens committee apparantly gave permission for some small dead trees at the 3rd black tees to be removed assuming the assessment of them being dead was correct.  Unfortunately one of these trees was not dead - but in winter recession.  It was cut off at ground level and completely ruined by ignorance and incorrect assessment. No reference was made to me prior to the removal of these trees. This tree has been grown from a fledgling baby and was finally settling in to show some growth and shape.  My appologies go to Julie Hazzard who donated this special rare tree to us and it is one that we(the gardeners) have taken extra care of for several years.  Sorry Julie!!!!  We will try to replace it if we can track one down.

Peter Martin & Warren Gray were on rubbish pickup and there was plenty of that. Peter also repaired the watering system at the 18th tee.

Di Beechey, Anne Burgess and Carolyn Buttsworth did a general clean up and watering around the clubhouse, car parks, out on the course and various tees and the bush toilet area.

With Joel & Emily under wing I managed to plant out some Marguerite Daisies at the 4th and some more Lavenders at the 16th.  These plants were donated by Brian & Lesley Gregory.  Thanks Brian & Lesley!

Morning Tea this morning was some nice iced buns which we appreciated.  Thanks Chef John!

The Course is looking good in spite of all the hot weather and wind.  There was a lot of loose timber down this week to be collected and thank heavens we have some volunteers that are good enough to chip in for this task - This is one of the most important aspects of the course - keeping it clean of debris.  An almost impossible task to have a pristine course given the type of trees that we have fostered - however full marks to our loose timber removalists.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
 

Golf - Sunday 29th September 2013 - Final Round of the Team Series

Scoreboard for the 54 Hole Team Series Event

We had a great time at the Dinner Dance after the Team Series

not everyone stayed back to enjoy the dinner and dancing

but those that did had an entertaining night with good food

check out the stayers at the end of the night (click arrow to start video)

The Golf Event of the day was the very popular 29TH ANNUAL MIXED TEAM SERIES 3RD AND FINAL ROUND PROUDLY SPONSORED BY CENTRAL COAST MAZDA.

The 3rd Round was a Single Stableford Team Event with three scores to count.

We had 108 starters with 10 visitors.

3RD ROUND RESULTS:

WINNING TEAM:  Kevin O'Brien, Lorraine Bignall, Jan Van Den Berg and Elly Van Den Berg - 119 points

RUNNERS UP:  Fraser Bates, Lyn Bates, Bruce Binns & Leanne Binns - 118 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Bruce Binns - 42 points on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Mark Stimpson - 42 points

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Lorraine Bignall - 44 points

RUNNER UP:  Glenis English - 41 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE:

MEN:  Mark Stimpson

WOMEN:  Jan Walker

8TH HOLE:

MEN:  Mark Stimpson

WOMEN:  Anne Forrester

12TH HOLE:

MEN:  Not won

WOMEN:  Rosalie Dyer

14TH HOLE:

MEN:  Richard Casey

WOMEN:  Leonie Casey

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN:  34 points on a countback

WOMEN:  35 points on a countback

AMCR MEN:  70 (Par 71)

AWCR LADIES:  73 (Par 73)

54 HOLE TEAM SERIES RESULTS:

TEAM WINNERS:  Fraser Bates, Lyn Bates, Bruce Binns & Leanne Binns - 337 points

TEAM RUNNERS UP:  Richard Casey, Leonie Casey, Sam Knox & Glennis English - 334 points

54 HOLES MEN'S SINGLES:

WINNER:  Bruce Binns - 118 points

RUNNER UP:  Mark Stimpson - 110 points

54 HOLES WOMEN'S SINGLES:

WINNER:  Leonie Casey - 113 points

RUNNER UP:  Glennis English - 111 points

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me:  Mark Stimpson had a birdie at the 8th, won two nearest the pins and hit a great approach shot to the green at the 6th from the cleavage to 20 foot past the pin; Faye Levenspiel had 19 points on the last 9; Doug Incoll had 5/4 at the 10th; Duncan Brown had birdies at the 2nd, 4th and 10th; Duncan Dyer had a gobbler birdie at the 2nd; Rosalie Dyer had a 2/4 gobbler putt at the 14th and had 22 points at the turn; Leonie Casey was a consistent player and got some good pars; Glennis English hit the ball well; Sandy Laybutt had 5/4 at the 18th; Dick Bosley had 4 pointers at the 4th, 10th and the 11th; Clyde Cruickshanks had a birdie at the 7th; Bert Brink had a birdie at the 14th; Lorraine Bignall parred 14/15/16/17/18 with a good putt at the 8th and scoring 22 points on each 9 holes; Wally Bailey had 4/4 on the 11th; Lynn Puiatti had 5 pars on the front 9 - 3/4/5/6 and 9 and had 21 points at the turn; Ron Puiatti had 3 birdies; Vicki Foster had 22 points on the back nine including five 3 pointers and the girls beat the boys for the Keno Ticket; George Foster got Peter Martin's dollar;my highlight was scoring 38 points and winning a ball .....and our team came equal 3rd Place in the 54 hole Teams Event - Hooray!

Golf - Saturday 28th September 2013

For those of you that missed the excitement of the two Helicopters arriving and leaving the Gosford Golf Course today I have added two videos so that you do not feel left out.

We had a large garden wedding followed by a reception in the Sunset Room and apart from the wind it was a beautiful day.  The helicopters had to be upgraded to stronger machines to combat the wind factor today. One helicopter was early and the other one was late because they were combating bush fires at the same time. Multi talented helicopters you might say. The Bridal party arrived safely!

Talking about multi talented - our Pro Shop Staff staff stepped up to the mark today - helping with the wedding garden preparation and the carts for the Wedding Party.  Well done Scott & crew!  (I loved the "Big Hat" cart!

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

We had 172 starters with 9 visitors from Ashlar, Belmont, Pennant Hills, PGA, Riverside Oaks & Wyong.

RESULTS:

TEAM EVENT RESULTS:

WINNERS:  Wayne Campbell, Joel Wills, Col White & Les Puckeridge - 100 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Nigel Asken - 46 points on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Col White - 46 points

3RD:  Chris Flanigan ( Ashlar) - 44 points

SINGLE SCRATCH WINNER: Dan Snelson - 34 points

NEAREST THE PIN 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE:  D. Cunningham

B GRADE:  J. Griffin

C GRADE:  R. Emblem

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: L Steen

BALLS WENT TO:  36 points on a countback

AMCR:  70 (37 points)

I did not hear about any highlights today but there was one event that was reported that is newsworthy although not a highlight - well, not for Graeme anyway:

Graeme Wright hit his drive on the second out of bounds over the school fence.  Graeme (being Graeme) decided he was going to retrieve his ball. His playing partners warned him that having got over the fence he would need to get back out.  "I will work that out later after I find my ball" says Graeme.  Having no regard to his nice red shirt and pure white pants he scaled the fence with the aid of the cart and tree branch and landed on top of his ball injuring his ankle.  Doc had no sympathy and said he could not give him medical aid from the other side of the fence and he was not prepared to climb over.  Multi Talented Scott Cubis once again came to the rescue by cutting a hole in the fence to get Graeme out. Peter Davis went to Graeme's aid once the hole was in the fence but Graeme could not move straight away - Peter wandered around the paddock and found 30 golf balls while he was waiting for Graeme to recover.   Sorry about your ankle Graeme!

Golf - Friday 27th September 2013

We had a lovely day for golf today - blue sky and sunshine and not too hot.

The Badge Draw went off last Friday night at the club with our Member Sam White being present at the club took away the big prize.  The Draw this week reverted back to $500 and it was pleasing to see that we had a good number of our regular Friday Night supporters there.  The badge draw did not go off so it jackpots to $550.00 next week.  You have to be present at the club to win the draw so do not be the one to miss out!!!!!

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

We had 70 starters with 12 visitors from Everglades, Massey Park, Pennant Hills, Shelly Beach, Toukley, Terrigal, Wyong & Woolaware.

RESULTS:

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Peter Muller - 45 points

RUNNER UP:  Bill Broadbent - 43 points on a countback

3RD:  John Craddock - 43 points

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Suzanne Waugh - 38 points

RUNNER UP:  Insufficient starters

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH:  Mitchell Ballard

LADIES 8TH:  Not won

BALLS WENT TO:  

MEN:  36 points (neat)

LADIES:  38 points (neat)

AMCR MEN:  69 (38 points)

AWCR LADIES:  73 (36 points)

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