Golf - Thursday 1st May 2014

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

We had 32 starters with two visitors - Rosalie Annechini, Shelly Beach and Lenore Brazenor, WA

RESULTS:

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS:  Rhonda Robertson & Kay Baillie - 60 points

SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Val Anderson - 36 points

RUNNER UP:  Margaret Maclachlan - 35 points

3RD:  Rhonda Robertson - 33 points

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH HOLE:

0 TO 32:  Fran James

33 TO 45 SECOND SHOT: Jann Henebury

BALLS WENT TO:  27 points

BALL COMPETITION:

Val Anderson - 36 points

Margaret Maclachlan - 35 points

Rhonda Robertson - 33 points

June Bowen - 32 points

Judy Verlander - 30 points

Rosalie Annechini - 29 points

Bernadette Kirkman - 29 points

Carol Farrell - 27 points

Kay Baillie - 27 points

DSR:  76

Golf - Wednesday 30th April 2014

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

We had 98 starters with 7 visitors from Bathurst, Coolangatta, Kooindah Waters, Morisset, Terrigal & Wyong.

RESULTS:

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS:  Brad Storey & Greg Thompson - 47 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Bruce Gibbs - 40 points on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Lindsay Morgan - 40 points on a countback

3RD:  Peter Simpson - 40 points on a countback

4TH:  Warren McLean - 40 points

NEAREST THE PIN 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE:  Shaun Brownlow

B GRADE:  Bruce Gibbs

C GRADE:  Rob Hickey

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Michael Crookes

BALLS WENT TO:  36 points (neat)

DSR:  70

Golf - Tuesday 29th April 2014

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford - 3rd Round of the CCWGA Brooch Veterans in conjunction

We had 60 starters with one visitor - Lenore Brazenor (WA)

RESULTS:

DIVISION 1 - 0 TO 22:

WINNER:  Sheena Asken - 36 points

RUNNER UP:  Judy Verlander - 34 points

DIVISION 2 - 23 TO 32:

WINNER:  Di Beechey - 32 points on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Doon Delaney - 32 points

DIVISION 3 - 33 TO 45:

WINNER:  Margaret Nichols - 33 points

RUNNER UP:  June Bowen - 31 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE:

DIV 1:  Not won

DIV 2:  Val Anderson

DIV 3: Not won

14TH HOLE:

DIV 1:  Glennis English

DIV 2:  Bev Adams

DIV 3:  Pam Roberts

BALLS WENT TO:  29 points on a countback

DSR:  75 

F-Troop - Monday 28th April 2014

Luckily we had no rain to interrupt our projects for today.

We only had a small crew today because of other commitments, holidays etc.

On hand we had Trevor Harrison, Don Nicholls, Duncan Dyer, Geoff Bridge, Rob Benson, Peter Martin & Jan Martin.

The Tree Gang of Duncan Dyer and Geoff Bridge trimmed trees and shrubs around the 17th green assisted by Peter Martin, Don Nicholls & Trevor Harrison with rubbish removal.

Rob Benson was on pick up duty and cleaned up rubbish and loose timber from around the course.

Trevor & Don (the two plumbers) did a great job of repairing the taps in the restroom at the Pro Shop before giving a helping hand with the trees.

I tidied up at the bush toilets and had another bite at the front street garden, trimming the ground cover and removing the native grasses.

Morning tea of iced buns and cakes was appreciated by all.  Thanks Chef Brad!

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!.

OTHER NEWS:

Gosford Ladies played at Mona Vale Open Day today against 26 teams and came in a credible 6th place.
Congratulations to Di Beechey, Bev Adams, Jan Fitzgerald & Kathy Small.  Well done ladies!

our newest treasure - 5 days old

Golf -Sunday 27th April 2014

The Golf Event of the day was a Texas 4 Ball Team Stableford.

Due to bad weather we had only 12 starters with 6 visitors from Concord, Everglades, Howlong, & Mangrove Mountain.

RESULTS:

4 BALL TEAM STABLEFORD RESULTS:

WINNERS: Col Kelly, Alice Diamond, Bill Broadbent and Helen Broadbent - 136 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12th: to be advised

LADIES 8th: to be advised

BALLS WENT TO: 107 points

BALL COMPETITION:

C. Kelly, A. Diamond, B. Broadbent, H. Broadbent 

D.  Incoll, R. Incoll, G. Incoll, N. Incoll

G. Rapmund, S. Rapmund, G. Voss, D. Voss

NO HANDICAPPING TODAY!
: 
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Col Kelly had four birdies including one chip in, Bill Broadbent had chip ins on the 9th and the 10th, Helen Broadbent had a chip in and Alice Diamond had her name on nearest the pin - what a team - no wonder they put in a great score and won the day!

Golf - Saturday 26th April 2014

The Golf Event of the day was a Men's Single Stroke - Monthly Medal.

We had 184 starters with 7 visitors from Overseas, Ashlar, Belmont, Moore Park, The Coast, Toukley & Woolooware.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER:  Brett Liddell - 65 nett

RUNNER UP:  Graeme Wright - 71 nett on a countback

3RD:  Terry Bowditch - 71 nett on a countback

SCRATCH WINNER:  P. Watson - 74

B GRADE:  

WINNER:  Brad Dunn - 66 nett

RUNNER UP:  Malcolm Munday - 67 nett

3RD:  Dean McCarthy - 68 nett on a countback

SCRATCH WINNER:  Malcolm Munday - 80

C GRADE:  

WINNER:  Gary Frost - 70 nett

RUNNER UP:  Dane Antees (Toukley) - 70 nett

3RD:  Adam Jennians - 72 nett on a countback

SCRATCH WINNER:  Adam Jennians - 91

NEAREST THE PIN 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE:  Mark Stimpson

B GRADE: Lane Russell

C GRADE:  Paul Scholberg

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER:  Paul Collings

BALLS WENT TO:  74 Nett (neat)

DSR:  70  

Golf - Friday 25th April 2014

Anne Martin with new baby Grace Nicole Martin born 

24th April 2014 - the image of her big sister Emily.

Proud Grandparents Pete and Jan Martin and

Ron and Rae Jay.

There were severe thunderstorms this morning which would have caused Havock with the golf competition. No results have come through so I am thinking no comp. today

In case you missed it - the above is an extract from today's Daily Telegraph about Alex Johnston

Golf - Thursday 24th April 2014

I am the bearer of good news today in more ways than one:

Above is a photo of George Foster's Award in recognition for his recent inclusion into the Hall of Fame by the NSW Darts Council.  George represented and won for Australia the World Darts Championship some years back. CONGRATULATIONS GEORGE!  An award well deserved for your fantastic effort & skill.

John & Julie Hazzard's Grandson has hit the news again today with the announcement that he has been included in tomorrows line up for South Sydney against Brisbane to be played at 7.30 tomorrow night. Watch for Alex Johnston!

Last but not least - another little Marto is on the scene - We welcomed a granddaughter into the world today - Grace Nicole Martin.  A little sister for Joel and Emily.  Mother and daughter are doing well.  (photos will be coming!!!!)

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

We had 24 starters.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER:  Sue Scobie - 34 points on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Rosalie Dyer - 34 points

3RD:  Sandra Laybutt - 32 points

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH HOLE:

0 TO 32:  Sandy Laybutt

33 TO 45 SECOND SHOT:  Jann Henebury

BALLS WENT TO:  30 points on a countback

BALL COMPETITION:

Rosemary Judd - 31 points

Val Anderson - 31 points

Jann Henebury - 30 points on a countback

DSR:  74

Golf - Wednesday 23rd April 2014

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

We had 156 starters with 6 visitors from Everglades, Kooindah Waters, Shelly Beach, Terrigal, Townsville & Yamba.

RESULTS:

WINNERS:  A Radcliffe (Everglades) & Lloyd Radcliffe (Yamba) - 85 points

RUNNER UP:  Terry Bowditch & Arthur Collien - 84 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Allan Kennedy - 41 points

RUNNER UP:  Arthur Collien - 39 points on a countback

3RD:  Robert Clark - 39 points

SINGLE SCRATCH WINNER:  Glen Giddings - 36 points

NEAREST THE PIN 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE:  Graeme Wright

B GRADE:  Gary Burkinshaw

C GRADE:  David Koch

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER:  Lloyd Radcliffe (Yamba)

BALLS WENT TO:  34 points on a countback

DSR:  70

Golf - Tuesday 22nd April 2014

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies 4 Ball Classic Vs Par - Qualifying Round.

We had 52 starters with one visitor from Mt.Lawley.

RESULTS:

4 BALL CLASSIC QUALIFIERS:

FIRST:  Linda Rankin & Barbara Stratford - Plus 6 on a countback

SECOND:  Robyn Krahe & Dianne Thomlinson - Plus 6

THIRD:  Lesley Gregory & Marianne Lanham - Plus 5 on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE:

DIV 1:  Rosalie Dyer

DIV 2:  Not won

DIV 3:  Not won

14TH HOLE:

DIV 1:  Sue Hutton

DIV 2:  Val Anderson

DIV 3:  Berri Hanley

BALLS WENT TO: Plus 4 (neat)

BALL COMPETITION:

Barbara Stratford & Linda Rankin - Plus 6

Robyn Krahe & Di Thomlinson - Plus 6

Lesley Gregory & Marianne Lanham - Plus 5

Lyn Cruickshanks & Judy Verlander - Plus 5

Sandy Laybutt & Sue Hutton - Plus 5

Lyn Bates & Leanne Binns - Plus 4

Di Beechey & Carolyn Buttsworth - Plus 4

NO HANDICAPPING TODAY!

Golf - Easter Monday 21st April 2014

The Golf Event of the day was a Medley Single Stableford Easter Monday.

We had 26 starters with 3 visitors from Shelly Beach & Terrigal.

RESULTS:

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Phillip Wilson - 40 points

RUNNER UP:  Paul Morgan - 38 points

3RD:  Sam Hatfield - 36points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH:  Not won

LADIES 8TH:  Kim Cardiff

BALLS WENT TO:  33 points on a countback

DSR MEN:  70

DSR LADIES:  74

F-Troop - Monday 21st April 2014

Being a Public Holiday weekend we only had a small contingent of ladies volunteering this morning.

Di Beechey, Anne Burgess & Carolyn Buttsworth put in some good hours working around the clubhouse, BBQ Garden, Car Parks, Bush Toilets and cleaned down the front step area.

Great work girls! -  as the clubhouse area would have been very untidy after a busy weekend.

Next week we should be back to normal with hopefully some back up workers.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Golf - Sunday 20th April 2014

We had a perfect Easter Sunday Day for golf - blue sky and sunshine which we enjoyed after a steamy two weeks in China.

Our golfing partners today were Wally & Rhonda Robertson and we had a good day enjoying our course at home.  We thought it would be easy after facing the difficult courses in China - however we were bought back to the reality of narrow fairways and trees close to the firing line.  We had a fun day and Wally & Rhonda are always great company. (No photo today as they have had their photo taken 6 times a day for the last two weeks - so I gave them a break)

The Golf Event of the day was a Medley Teams Event 1 X 2 X 3 + Single Stableford for Men and Ladies.

We had 58 starters with 2 visitors from Howlong and Wyong.

RESULTS:

MEDLEY TEAMS RESULT:

WINNERS:  Michael Norman, Pauline Norman, Bill Broadbent & Helen Broadbent (Howlong) - 89 points on a countback.

RUNNERS UP:  Brett Davison, Jon Thurlby, Justin Moore & Graeme Elliott - 89 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Ron Dekker - 43 points

RUNNER UP:  Brendan Potter - 40 points on a countback

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Helen Broadbent - 38 points

RUNNER UP:  Helen Potter - 37 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH:  Michael Norman

LADIES 8TH:  Not won

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN:  35 points on a countback

LADIES:  31 points on a countback

DSR MEN:  69

DSR LADIES:  73

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me:  Ron Dekker played a nice steady game for his 43 points and played well out of the bunkers; Clyde Cruickshanks had birdies at the 8th and the 16th; my highlight was getting one 3 pointer and finishing with the same ball I started with.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS:  Congratulations to David & Kathy Small on the arrival of a new granddaughter on the 3rd April 2014 - Indy Kate Small (photoattached)

CONGRATULATIONS TO MITCH BALLARD who participated in his first Open Amateur Tournament at Canberra with Andrew Potter.  Mitch finished in fourth place.  Well Done Mitch! and congratulations to both you and Andrew for participating in this prestigious event!

Golf - Easter Saturday 19th April 2014

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

We had 193 starters with 20 visitors from Coomealla, Cumberland, Eastlakes, Manilla, Morisset, Muree, PGA, Riverside Oaks, Shelly Beach & Wyong.

RESULTS:

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Luke O'Grady (Shelly Beach) & Jay McKee (Manilla) - 51 points

RUNNERS UP:  Phil Robson & Brad Dunn - 47 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Jay McKee (Manilla) - 49 points

RUNNER UP:  John Anstice - 40 points on a countback

3RD: Peter Burke - 40 points

4TH:  Bert Brink - 39 points

SINGLE SCRATCH WINNER:  Dan Snelson - 33 points

NEAREST THE PINS 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE:  Brett Liddell

B GRADE:  Greg Hall

C GRADE:  Gary Frost

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER:  Lane Russell

EAGLES NEST 12TH HOLE proudly sponsored by: CENTRAL COAST MAZDA:

WINNER:  Greg Hall -  58cms - 21 Balls

BALLS WENT TO:  34 points

DSR:  71


My apologies for the very late reports over the last two weeks.  While away in China I had plenty of access to free WI FI however the Government of China have blocked access to all social media sites including Facebook and Blogs to all residents and visitors to China.  A special licence is required by approved persons for access to media sites.  

The blog is now up to date and you can view all late postings by selecting from the side menu or by clicking on "older posts" at the bottom of the page.  Eventually when time allows I will  have all of my photos on my travel blog. I will advise you when that is ready. 

Golf - Good Friday 18th April 2014

Sunrise over Australia as we flew home from China

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

We had 112 starters with 21 visitors from Emmaville, Everglades, Forbes, Howlong, Killara, Maitland, Manilla, Morisset, PGA, Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemens Club, Terrigal, The Lakes, The Springs, Toukley & Wyong.

RESULTS:

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Terry Baumback - 43 points

RUNNER UP: Daniel Coulter - 41 points

3RD:  Mick Grant - 40 points

4TH:  Grant Pride (Everglades) - 39 points on a countback

5TH:  Johnathon Homer - 39 points

LADIES SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Suzanne Waugh - 33 points

RUNNER UP:  Helen Potter - 32 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN 'S 12TH:  John Powell

LADIES 8TH:  Helen Potter

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN:  33 points (neat)

LADIES:  30 points (neat)

DSR MEN:  70

DSR LADIES: 74 

Golf - Thursday 17th April 2014

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

We had 19 starters with one visitor -Lenore Brazenor.

RESULTS:

WINNER:  Carolyn Buttsworth - 38 points

RUNNER UP:  Rhonda Austen - 37 points

NEAREST THE PINS 14TH HOLE:

0 TO 32:  Lea Southon

33 TO 45 SECOND SHOT: Jann Henebury

BALLS WENT TO:  30 points on a countback

BALL COMPETITION:

Carolyn Buttsworth - 38 points

Rhonda Austen - 37 points

Di Beechey - 33 points

Val Anderson - 32 points

Lea Southon - 30 points on a countback


DSR:  to be advised

Golf - Wednesday 16th April 2014

Our last day of golf in Sanya.

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

We had 149 starters with 1 visitor from Toukley.

RESULTS:

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS:  Roger Hankinson & Peter Smith - Plus 12 on a countback

RUNNERS UP:  Kerry Cubis & Bradley Page - Plus 12

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Roger Hankinson - Plus 9

RUNNER UP:  Michael Tunny - Plus 8 on a countback

3RD:  Trevor Andrews - Plus 8

SINGLE SCRATCH WINNER:  Kerry Cubis - Minus 3

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Mark Faulkner

B GRADE:  Bob Harrison

C GRADE:  Michael Brown

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER:  Mick Wilson

BALLS WENT TO:  Plus 1 (neat)

DSR:  69

Golf - Tuesday 15th April 2014

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford 2nd Round CCWGA Brooch Veterans in conjunction.

We had 37 starters.

RESULTS:

DIVISION 1 - 0 TO 22:

WINNER:  Sheena Asken - 39 points

RUNNER UP:  Robyn Krahe - 38 points

DIVISION 2 - 23 TO 32:

WINNER:  Julie Craig - 36 points

RUNNER UP:  Di Beechey - 34 points

DIVISION 3 - 33 TO 45:

WINNER:  Sandra Innes - 32 points

RUNNER UP:  Annie Brink - 27 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE:

DIV 1:  Helen Potter

DIV 2:  Not won

DIV 3:  Not won

14TH HOLE:

DIV 1:  Sue Scobie

DIV 2:  Not won

DIV 3:  Pauline Norman

BALLS WENT TO:  30 points on a countback

DSR:  74

F-Troop - Monday 14th April 2014

We had a lay day at Sanya, visiting the pearl factory, silk factory etc admiring things that we could not afford and then visited the Deer Looking Backward Park with beautiful views overlooking Sanya.

I believe the weather at home has not been too good and with a lot of the F-Troopers away there was not a lot of volunteers on duty.  Not a lot can be done in bad weather so we will have a catch up after Easter.