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Golf - Tuesday 1st March 2016

Marianne Lanham - Winner Division 1

Linda Rogers - 3rd Place Division 1

Norma Cubis - Winner Division 2

Carolyn Buttsworth - Runner Up Division 2

Sharon Anderson - 3rd Place Division 2

Jann Henebury - Winner Division 3

With Fran James and Michelle Kennett at the 1st Tee

The first day of Autumn was a lovely day for golf even though the heat is still around the weather is changing for the better. My playing partners were Fran James and Michelle Kennett and we enjoyed our day on the village green. We managed to do a lot of trick shots today and found a good combination of water, bunkers and trees to battle our way out of.

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford and 1st Round CCWGA Brooch + Veterans in conjunction.

We had 74 starters.

RESULTS:

DIVISION 1- 0 TO 22:

WINNER: Marrianne Lanham - 36 points

RUNNER UP: Chris Dekker - 33 points

3RD: Linda Rogers - 32 points on a countback

DIVISION 2- 23 TO 32:

WINNER: Norma Cubis - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Carolyn Buttsworth - 39 points

3RD: Sharon Anderson - 38 points

DIVISION 3 - 33 TO 45:

WINNER: Jann Henebury - 32 points

RUNNER UP: Narelle Medcalf - 31 points on a countback

3RD: Denise Barr - 31 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE:

DIV 1: Fay Bailey

DIV 2: Mona Maher 

DIV 3: Jann Henebury

14TH HOLE:

DIV 1: Lorraine Bignall

DIV 2: Dawn Tromp

DIV 3: Berri Hanley

BALLS WENT TO: 32 points on a countback

DSR: To be advised

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Michelle Kennett hit a beautiful 5 iron shot out of the trees at the 17th; Fran James had a couple of good 3 pointers; Norma Cubis had a fantastic score of 40 points of which she had 24 points on the back 9 including seven 3 pointers; Lynn Puiatti played a nice steady game  for her 37 points after a month off from golf; Lorraine Bignall had a birdie on the 14th and a gobbler birdie at the 2nd; Vivienne Twelftree had a gobbler on the 7th; Kathy Small had 5/4 at the 10th; Sharon Anderson did not have any wipes; Di Beechey chipped in on the 8th for 2/4; Sandra Coyle soldiered on for nine holes after losing her buggy and clubs into the 10th dam until they were totally submerged; Linda Rogers had a respectable 32 points after a break from golf; Dawn Tromp had a birdie at the 14th; Jill Malone had a birdie on the 15th; Jann Hennebury had a gobbler at the 4th; Margaret Nicholls had a gobbler; Lesley Gregory had a gobbler 2/5 at the 12th; my highlight was not having any wipes, finishing with the same ball I started with and won a ball.

F-Troop - Monday 29th February 2016

F-Troop Morning Tea - Carolyn Buttsworth, Peter Martin, Trevor Harrison, Don Nicholls, Terry Coyle, Sam Knox, Duncan Dyer, Steve Hogg, Kevin O'Brien, (Di Beechey, Jan Martin)

Backhoe hard at work pushing in all the rubbish that has built up in our dumping area

All the supervisors overseeing the backhoe work

F-Troopers working at the 16th fairway trimming trees and raking up 

Bunya Pine mess.

Backhoe making good progress clearing the rubbish

The problems we have had with the new hedge at the 4th tee have been resolved.

The dying foliage was caused by small burrowing garden grubs

Garden at the 17th dog leg - agapanthus dead headed and a start made on the weeding

We had a good day for F-Troop work with a lot of projects on hand to keep us busy. 

On hand were Duncan Dyer, Trevor Harrison, Kevin O'Brien, Terry Coyle, Steve Hogg, Don Nicholls, Peter Martin, Sam Knox, Di Beechey, Carolyn Buttsworth, Jan Martin

The Tree Gang of Duncan Dyer, Trevor Harrison, Kevin O'Brien, Terry Coyle and Steve Hogg worked on the fencing project on Racecourse Road and worked on the 16th fairway trimming trees and raking up under the Bunya Pines.

Peter Martin and Don Nicholls worked on cleaning up at the back of the clubhouse.

Sam Knox worked on timber splitting for our firewood supply.

Di Beechey painted the furniture and umbrellas at the BBQ garden and with help from Carolyn Buttsworth cleaned up and watered at the 1st and 10th tees and wedding garden before researching the problem we have with the hedge at the 4th tee.

I worked at the 14th bush toilet area, watered plants at the 5th, 6th, bike garden,14th tee,  watered and fertilised the trees at the 17th dog leg, tidied the ladies 3rd tee, dead headed the agapanthus at the 17th dog leg garden and started on the weeding of the 17th garden, sprayed the hedge at the 4th tee 

Morning tea was very much appreciated - Thank you Barto!

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Pennants Results - Sunday 28th February 2016

The Pennats matches played today at Gosford:

A GRADE:  GOSFORD LOST 3/4

B GRADE: GOSFORD WON 3/0

C GRADE: GOSFORD WON 3/0

Congratulations to all our Pennants players for representing our club today! well done!

Golf - Sunday 28th February 2016

Kevin O'Brien, Lorraine Bignall, Dick Bosley and Joyce Bosley

Runners Up of the Team Event

Adrian Burke - Winner of the Men's Singles Event 

with Captain Mark Stimpson

Jan Walker - Winner of the Ladies Singles 

with Captain Mark Stimpson

With Don and Louise Bush at the 10th Tee

We had a lovely day for golf for golf today on the village green.  Our playing partners today were Don and Louise Bush and we had some good highlights the best of which was Louise's 22 points on the back nine and beating the boys for the Keno Ticket.

The Golf Event of the day was a Medley Team Split Sixes + Single Stableford for Men and Ladies.

we had 70 starters with 2 visitors from New South Wales.

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Justin Moore, Garry Strotz, Graham Aldcroft and Jon Thurlby - 91 points on a countback

RUNNERS UP: Kevin O'Brien, Lorraine Bignall, Richard Bosley and Joyce Bosley - 91 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Adrian Burke - 40 points

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Jan Walker - 38 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH: Adam Crocker

LADIES 8TH: Lorraine Bignall

BALLS WENT TO: 

MEN: 35 points (neat)

LADIES: 33 points 

DSR MEN: 69

DSR LADIES: 73 

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Louise Bush had 22 points on the back 9 including three 4 pointers; Don Bush had a great drive to the 14th green; Grahame Muller, Vivienne Twelftree, Helen Smith and Georgina Lamb enjoyed their day with good company; Fran James had four 3 pointers in a row; Wally Bailey had two 4 pointers and on the 2nd hole was on the green for 3 scoring 5/4; Fay Bailey had 34 points scoring 3 pars in a row; Kay Frewin was playing with new clubs and got over all of the water holes; Kevin O'Brien had a birdie on the 13th; Lorraine Bignall got out of the bunkers well and had some good drives; Dick Bosley had 4/4 on the 16th; Joyce Bosley was an improved player; Brent Frewin had a steady 36 points and had birdies at the 1st and the 10th; Spencer Walklate had a birdie 2/4 at the 14th; Owen James had a gobbler 4/4 at the 3rd and also saw a snake moving between the 3rd and the 4th until some magpies attacked it and sent it retreating; Jan Walker had a nice 38 points, parring the 10th and having 4/4 at the 17th; Clyde Cruickshanks had 10 pars and a steady 36 points; George Foster started with 3x 3 pointers; Ray Buttsworth had a great 37 points; Adrian Burke scored 40 points playing nice steady golf with no wife; Odette Carty was happy to be back at golf; Kathy Small chipped in at the 17th for 4/4; David Small had a gobbler 2/4 at the 12th; my highlight was having 3 X 3 pointers in a row and winning a ball.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS:

Lynda and Ian Hartley are celebrating their 46th Wedding Anniversary today.  Congratulations Ian and Lynda!

Golf - Saturday 27th February 2016

A splash of yellow at the Ladies 9th Tee

Water Dragon living happily at the 5th Tee Garden

Elly Van Den Berg's 80th Birthday celebrations

Congratulations Elly!

The Golf Event of the day was a Men's Single Stableford + Team 1 X 2 X 3

We had 180 starters with 7 visitors from Blackheath, Morisset, Shelly Beach, Terrigal and PGA

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Michael Porteous, Wayne Campbell, Col White and Joel Wills - 94 points on a countback

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Tim Lafferty - 46 points

RUNNER UP: Bruce Gibbs - 43 points

3RD: Paul R. Smith - 42 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Trent Gilmore

B GRADE: Blair Glass

C GRADE: Geoff Hall

8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Paul King

BALLS WENT TO: 36 points on a countback

DSR: 69

Golf - Friday 26th February 2016

The Golf Event of the day is a Single Stableford Medley.

We had 55 starters with 2 visitors from Everglades and Wyong.

RESULTS:

SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Roger Stafford - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Mark Sorridimi - 40 points

3RD: Michael Crehan - 39 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MENS 12TH HOLE: Trevor Harrison 

LADIES 8TH HOLE: Not won

BALLS WENT TO: 37 points on a countback

DSR MEN:,67

DSR LADIES: 71

Golf - Thursday 25th February 2016

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

We had 15 starters (very hot day)

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Leonie Casey - 36 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Dawn Tromp - 36 points on a countback

3RD: Chris Shaw - 36 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH HOLE:

0 TO 32: Leonie Casey

33 TO 45 SECOND SHOT: Bernadette Kirkman

BALLS WENT TO: 36 points on a countback

DSR: To be advised

Golf - Wednesday 24th February 2016

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

We had 158 starters with 4 visitors from Kooindah Waters, PGA, Shelly Beach and Woolaware

RESULTS:

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Anthony Hanna and Warren Guest - 48 points

RUNNERS UP: Max Horton and Peter Harris - 46 points on a countback

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Col Matterson - 41 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Scott Cubis - 41 points

3RD: James Smith - 40 points on a countback

WINNER SINGLE SCRACH: Duncan Brown - 37 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Col Matterson

B GRADE:  Not won

C GRADE: Not won

MEN'S 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: John McIvor 

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points (neat)

DSR: 71

Golf - Tuesday 23rd February 2016

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

We had 47 starters

RESULTS:

DIVISION 1 - 0 TO 22:

WINNER: Helen Potter - 35 points

RUNNER UP: Gail Williams - 33 points

DIVISION 2 - 23 TO 32:

WINNER: Vivienne Twelftree - 35 points

RUNNER UP: Carolyn Buttsworth - 34 points

DIVISION 3 - 33 TO 45:

WINNER: Berenice Hanley - 35 points

RUNNER UP: Helen Stuart - 32 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE:

DIVISION 1: Helen Potter

DIVISION 2: Not won

DIVISION 3: Not won

14TH HOLE:

DIVISION 1: Robin Incoll

DIVISION 2: Tania Walklate 

DIVISION 3: Not won

BALLS WENT TO: 31 points on a countback

DSR: 73

Super Seniors Pennants Results - Monday 22nd February 2016

Gosford Golf Club Match Play Pennant Results 2016

Pennant Team: Super Senior Gosford #2       Manager:  Martin Gallagher

Match Date: 22nd February Golf Course: Toukley

Opponent: Toukley Result: Toukley 6.5 def. Gosford # 2   1.5

Individual Results:

Name Result

1  Stephen Mc.Guckin                                   Lost 5/4

2  Martin Gallagher                                        Lost 4/3

3  Steve Fairnham                                           Lost 8/6

4  John Allen                                                     Lost 1 down

5  Lindsay Morgan                                           Square

6  Geoff Watson                                               Lost 4/3

7  Len Schafer                                                    Lost 6/5

8  Michael Crehan                                             WON 2/1

Notes about the match: On a very sticky, hot day we took on a very strong Toukley team. The sum total of their 1,2 and 3 players handicaps was 6. However the team gave it all and unfortunately was just not good enough on the day. The Toukley course was in good condition, play the ball as it lies, greens were good, fairways were excellent. 

There were some highlights on the day—John Allen was terribly unlucky to lose 1 down, putting his second shot on 18 in the right hand bunker and proving to be his demise. What can I say about Michael Crehan- early in the season he was not keen to play only in an emergency and in a team of 14 players 6 were unavailable on this day. Not only did he play but as the result above shows he was our sole winner on the day on a handicap of 17. Congratulations Michael.

Date of next match: Monday 7th March Opponent: Wyong #2

Golf course: Gosford Tee Time: 10 a.m.

Pennants Results - Monday 22nd February 2016

Gosford Golf Club Match Play Pennant Results 2016

Pennant Team: Super Seniors Team 1 Manager: Paul Edwards

Match Date: Mon 22/02/2016 Golf Course: Morriset

Opponent: TORONTO

Result: Gosford defeated Toronto 6 ½ matches to 1 ½

Individual Results:

Name Result

1. Col Matterson Won 2 and 1

2. David Hemming Lost 1 down

3. Mark Stimpson Won 2 and 1

4. Clyde Cruikshank Won 6 and 4

5. Terry Bowditch Squared

6. Paul Edwards Won 5 and 3

7. Keith Bourne Won 2 up

8. David Flanigan Won 5 and 4

Notes about the match:

 Morisset Course was in good condition, the fairways were lush, the greens were slow and the humidity was high.

At half way the match was poised to go either way but there were some remarkable recoveries on the back 9 lead by Keith Bourne, Terry Bowditch, Mark Stimpson and Col Matterson.

Every member of the team worked hard right to the end, never giving in even when the odds were against them. For example Terry Bowditch was 3 down with three to play and won the last 3 holes to square the game on the 18th with a miraculous recovery from what we thought was an unplayable position.

Great team spirit was evident throughout the day and many thanks to John our roving reporter. 

Date of next match: Monday 7th  March Opponent: Magenta Shores

Golf course: Magenta Shores Tee Time: 10:00 am

F-Troop - Monday 22nd February 2016

There are no photos from F-Troop today as I was busy playing golf in the CCWGA Open Day.

We had 10 volunteers today which was a big help towards our biggest project replacing the fence wire along Racecourse Road.

On hand were Duncan Dyer, Peter Martin, Steve Hogg, Ron Beechey, Anne Burgess, Kevin O'Brien, Sam Knox, Trevor Harrison, John Hollebon, Terry Coyle

An important job for F-Troopers today was the control of traffic in the car park to ensure that all of our 144 lady golfers could find a car park in the parking areas. The F-Troopers were on the job just after six o'clock and monitored until all the lady golfers had arrived.

After that the F-Troopers concentrated on the fence replacement work which required about eight workers to be on hand to move the project smoothly.

The course was very busy with 144 players on shotgun start so our use of the course was very limited.

John Hollebon worked on hedge trimming at the 1st and 10th.

Sam Knox was busy taking care of wood splitting for this winter's firewood supply.

Di Beechey was early at the course to ensure that morning tea was set up for the ladies and everything else was in order before playing in the CCWGA Open Day.

Anne Burgess was on duty early to monitor the car park and tidy up the car park, BBQ area and underneath the clubhouse.

I was there early to ensure that the 14th Bush Toilet area was clean and tidy before playing in the CCWGA Open Day.

Morning Tea was provided by Barto and was much appreciated. Thank you Barto!

Next week the fence project will continue and we will be able to get back to rubbish pick up.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Golf - Monday 22nd February 2016 - CCWGA District Opening Day

Presentation Table Roses

Table Decorations

Team Winners - 93 points

Team Runner Ups - 91 points

Team 3rd place  - 87 points

Team 4th Place - 86 points

Fran James, Helen Stuart, Anne Forrester and Maria McGann (Gosford) - Team 5th place 

Team 6th Place

Team 7th Place

Best Front 9

Best back 9 - Kathy Small, Jan Fitzgerald, Bev Adams (Dawn Tromp) - Gosford

Prior to play off

Prior to playoff - 8.30 shotgun start

Morning tea selections

Di Beechey, Christine Drakeford and Jan Walker at the 13th

With Christine Drakeford and Jan Walker at the 13th

Girls from Shelly Beach at the 13th

Look very carefully halfway between the path and the red marker and you will see a red bellied black snake heading for the drain at the 5th tee

In this long grass - close to the red marker is the red bellied black snake - beware of walking in these areas as the snake was barely visible and could easily have been stepped on.

The Golf Event of the day was the CCWGA Opening Day which was well supported by the local clubs.

It was a very hot day and after yesterday's heavy rainfall it was like being in a sauna. 

There were 144 starters which meant the golf was very slow in places especially on the par 3's where we were banked up with 3 groups at times.

My playing partners were Jan Walker, Christine Drakeford and Di Beechey and we played well enough to win a ball which was a good highlight for us. The Red Bellied Black Snake on the 5th caused a stir of excitement.

Our Gosford girls did well getting several mentions in the results.

Overall the day was very successful and well run by the District Committee.

Special Olympics State Championships held at Gosford Golf Club - Sunday 21st February 2016

Nick Lorenz and Harry Werner

1st and 2nd place winners 2nd Alternate shot

Cara Reeves and Sherrie Eadie 

1st and 2nd Winners 3 Nine Holes

Jordon Davis, Saxon Graham Ne Alex Hayes

Males Group 1 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Jason Russo, Michael Eadie and Ben Hayman

Males Group 2 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Matthew Wheeler, Josh Ives and Rory Mulligan

Males Group 3 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Anthony Jackson, Peter Secomb, Ryan O'Connor and Duncan Bond

Males Group 4 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th.

Cameron Pollard, Steve Robson and Daniel Blissett

5 18 holes 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

The Special Olympics State Championship was held at Gosford Golf Club this afternoon and fortunately the weather cleared in time for their golf competition to go ahead. The golf was followed by a Presentation in the Clubhouse which was well attended by the golfers and their supporters.

RESULTS:

2ND ALTERNATE SHOT:

DIVISION 1:

WINNER: Nick Lorenz (SNB) - 59

2ND: Harry Werner (SNB) - 60

3RD: Brad Perin (CC) - 61

4TH: Ross McKenzie (SNB) - 75

3 NINE HOLES:

FEMALE: 

WINNER: Sherrie Eadie (SS) - 71

2ND: Cara Reeves (NC) - 81

MALES:

DIVISION 1:

WINNER: Alex Hayes (SS) - 57

2ND: Saxon Graham (SE) - 58

DIVISION 2:

WINNER: Jason Russo (SE) - 56

2ND: Ben Hayman (UNS) - 61

3RD: Michael Eadie (SS) - 79

DIVISION 3:

WINNER: Josh Ives (NC) - 58

2ND: Matthew Wheeler (SE) - 78

3RD: Rory Mulligan (SS) - 79

DIVISION 4:

WINNER: Peter Secomb (CC) - 68

2ND: Anthony Jackson (H) - 79

3RD: Duncan Bond (CC) - 84

4TH: Ryan O'Connor (SS) - 90

5 18 HOLES:

WINNER: Steve Robson (CC) - 85

2ND: Cameron Pollard (NC) - 92

3RD: Daniel Blissett (BM) - 132