Golf - Friday 1st April 2016

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

We had 43 men and 2 ladies.

RESULTS:

WINNER: Tony Davies - 41 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Jack Bree - 41 points

3RD: Kel Price - 39 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

12TH HOLE: James Smith

BALLS WENT TO: 38 points

DSR:

MEN: 69

LADIES: 73

Golf - Thursday 31st March 2016

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

We had 14 starters.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Helen Potter - Plus 2

RUNNER UP: Gail Williams - square

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH HOLE:

DIV 1: Leonie Casey

DIV 2: Helen Stuart

BALLS WENT TO : Minus 3

BALL COMPETITION:

Helen Potter - Plus 2

Gail Williams - square

Sharon Anderson - Minus 3

DSR: To be advised

Funeral arrangement for the Late Anne Stimpson

The funeral Service for the late Anne Stimpson will be held at Palmdale Hillside Chapel on Thursday 7th April 2016 at 11.30am and afterwards 1.00 pm at the Gosford Golf Club

The Late Anne Stimpson - 30th March 2016

It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Anne Stimpson, wife of our esteemed Captain Mark Stimpson who has been a member of our club for many  years. Anne passed away today  peacefully after a long illness. Anne was has been an acceptional  person who supported Mark through thick and thin, played golf with the ladies competition while her health allowed her to, including Sunday mixed golf competitions;  supported Mark in his role as Director and Captain of our Golf Club.  Anne is a very special person who will be sadly missed - especially by myself and Peter who have been closely associated with them and have very happy memories of them both at the golf club and special holidays together.  Rest In peace Anne!  We will always have special memories of you in our times together!

Golf - Wednesday 30th March 2016

 The Golf Event of the day was a Mens' Single Stableford  + Team Best Three Counts to score to count. 

We had 183 starters with 5 visitors from Everglades, Shelly Beach, Terrigal, Toukley

RESULTS:

TEAMS EVENT RESULTS:

WINNERS: Bill Stafford, Leo Hawley, Kevin Sutherland  and Jim Power - 129 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS : 

WINNER. Col White - 44 points

RUNNER UP:  Kim De Laive - 43 points

3RD: Robert Carver-42 Points

4TH: Kevin Sutherland - 41 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS: 

 MEN'S 12 TH:8

A GRADE: Michael Crookes

B GRADE: Gary Wilson

C GRADE: Gary Smith

8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

 

WINNER:Steve Fairnham

BALLS WENT TO : 36 points nett

DSR: 69

Golf - Tuesday 29th March 2016

Helen Potter - Winner Div 1

Christine Drakeford - Runner Up Div 1

Kathy Small - Winner Div 2

Barbara Stratford - Runner Up Div 2

Nan Richards - Winner Div 3

Helen Stuart - Runner Up Div 3

With Kathy Small and Cheryl Davison at the 1st Tee

Another showery day but thankfully it was not enough to make us bring out the wet gear. My playing partners were Cheryl Davison and Kathy Small who were great company. Our highlight of the day was bringing in Kathy as a winner of her division.

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

We had 57 starters which was not bad for a showery day.

RESULTS:

DIVISION 1 - 0 to 22:

WINNER: Helen Potter - 37 points

RUNNER UP: Christine Drakeford - 36 points

DIVISION 1 - 23 to 32:

WINNER: Kathy Small - 35 points

RUNNER UP: Barbara Stratford - 32 points on a countback

DIVISION 3 - 33 to 45:

WINNER: Nan Richards - 32 points

RUNNER UP: Helen Stuart - 25 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE:

DIV 1: Helen Potter

DIV 2: Judy Verlander

DIV 3: Not won

14TH HOLE: 

DIV 1: Christine Drakeford

DIV 2: Bev Adams

DIV 3: Not won

BALLS WENT TO: 29 points on a countback

DSR: to be advised

 

GOSFORD LADY VETERAN BEST 5 STABLEFORD -  ROUND 2

BALL COMPETITION RESULTS

 

DIVISION 1 Helen Potter 37pts, Chris Drakeford 36pts, Lyn Bates 35pts

DIVISION 2 Kath Small 35pts, Barb Stratford 32pts, Mona Maher 32pts

DIVISION 3 Nan Richards 32pts, Helen Stuart 25pts, Denise Barr 25pts

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Kathy Small played a nice steady game for her 35 points managing to keep her ball on the fairway for most of the game ( and that was the secret today as the rough was damp and very rough); Lynn Puiatti had a birdie on the 14th; my highlight was that it did not rain heavily, the diamond encrusted clubs played very well ( it was just the user that had the problem) and finishing with the same ball I started with. The greens were challenging today, dead slow and tricky to direct the ball. 

There has been a new ruling announced today regarding a change in the Ladies Eagles Nest. The Ladies Eagles Nest hole has now reverted back to the 12th Hole.

Golf - Monday 28th March 2016 - EASTER MONDAY

We had a very misty start to the golfing day today with fog capturing the fairways for early morning play.

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford Medley Men and Women.

We had 47 starters with 8 visitors from Kooindah, South West Rocks, Tamworth and Wyong.

RESULTS:

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Andrew Pringle (Kooindah) - 45 points

RUNNER UP: Trent Gilmore - 38 points on a countback

3RD: Brad Winterswijk - 38 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH: To be advised

LADIES 8TH: To be advised

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points (neat)

DSR MEN: 70

DSR LADIES: 74

F-Troop - Monday 28th March 2016

F-Troop Morning Tea - John Hollebon, Ron Beechey, Duncan Dyer, Geoff Bridge, Anne Burgess, Di Beechey, Sam Knox, Paul Scholberg, Terry Coyle, Steve Hogg, Peter Martin ( Rob Benson and Jan Martin)

F-Troopers starting work on dismantling the starters box.

F-Troopers tidying up the first tee and removing rubbish

F-Troopers Terry Coyle, Duncan Dyer, Steve Hogg and Geoff Bridge after the demolishing of the starters box.

A big difference here - paving yet to be done and seats to be put in place.

Taking down the starters box has opened up this whole area.

F-Trooper John Hollebon hard at work trimming the hedges.

F-Troopers picking up the hedge offcuts

Mandevillias and the tibouchinas combining well 

F-Trooper Terry Coyle cleaning up at the wedding garden area

An extra hazard today at early golf - a thick fog 

Looking from the 1st tee to the 9th green

Looking across the 13tg dam

Our beautiful tibouchina in full bloom

A blaze of purple along the 2nd fairway

Easter holidays was no handicap for our volunteer F-Troopers.

We had eleven volunteers today which was great as we had a large project to complete.

On hand were Duncan Dyer, Rob Benson, Steve Hogg, Geoff Bridge, Terry Coyle, Peter Martin, John Hollebon, Sam Knox, Di Beechey, Anne Burgess and Jan Martin.

Being a public holiday with a lot of players on the course the boys concentrated on the first tee area where the starters box was to be demolished. The glass windows were removed and the rest of the structure pulled apart and removed, the paths, gardens and area behind the starters box was tidied up. A job well done by the troopers.

John Hollebon focused on the hedges at the clubhouse tidying up that area.

Di Beechey and Anne Burgess cleaned up around the clubhouse, tidied up gardens and paths at the first and 10th tees and raked up the hedge clippings.

I tidied up the Wedding Gazebo, watered, sprayed and fertilised the Mandevillias, swept out the gazebo and removed the leaves, fertilised the Mandevillias at the 10th tee, tidied the garden there, cleaned up at the 14th bush toilets, the 6th tranquility garden and fertilised the Mandevillias, tidied up the ladies 3rd tee, tidied up the 2nd green garden, trimmed off the damaged branches and leaves on the Tibbouchina garden near the clubhouse.

We enjoyed morning tea of Easter Buns (as you do at Easter) 

The course was very wet from yesterday's rain so we had no need to do any watering.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

 

Golf - Sunday 27th March 2016 - EASTER SUNDAY

Tibouchinas in full flower looking impressive on the 2nd Fairway

Looking across the 18th during the deluge - the course not looking impressive

With Carolyn and Ray Buttsworth at the 1st Tee

What a day we had - with the excitement of playing with brand new clubs and admiring the tibouchinas  

Having an enjoyable day until we got to the 12th fairway when the skies opened and washed out the rest of our play.  We did have some laughs while the play was good. The boys were ahead for the Keno Ticket but unfortunately we had to finish before Carolyn and I could turn that score around.

Amazingly some people did play on through the rain with the greens covered in water. Far too keen for me.

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

We had 53 starters with 1 visitor from Northbridge.

RESULTS:

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Justin Moore - 42 points

RUNNER UP: Stephen Allen - 36 points

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Gail Williams - 36 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH: Cameron Laing

LADIES 8TH: Lorraine Bignall

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: 31 points on a countback

LADIES: 28 points on a countback

DSR MEN: 71

DSR LADIES: 75

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY: Gail Williams had a 3 pointer on the 17th playing on a water covered green; my highlight of course was playing with my new diamond encrusted clubs which I loved especially the hybrid 6 and the 9 iron. I had a 3 pointer on the 1st playing with clubs that had never hit a golf ball before so that impressed me. I think most people who played in the afternoon had a highlight when they finally got home and got out of their wet gear.

Golf - Saturday 26th March 2016

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

We had 187 starters

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Trevor Blackburn - 44 points

RUNNER UP: Mark Faulkner - 40 points on a countback

3RD: Sam Knox - 39 points I

SCRATCH WINNER: Trevor Blackburn - 35 points

B GRADE: 

WINNER: Bruce Gibbs - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Ted Roberts - 40 points on a countback

3RD: John Geercke - 40 points on a countback

C GRADE: 

WINNER: David Baldwin - 40 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Gary Steele - 40 points

3RD: Mark Smith - 39 points

NEAREST THE PIN 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: David Mundy 

B GRADE: Bruce Binns

C GRADE: Ron Gowing

EAGLES NEST 12TH HOLE:

WINNER: David Mundy - 60 cms - 14 Balls.

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Eddie Rogers

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points on a countback

DSR: 70

Note: There has been an adjustment to the original results due to confirmation of handicap levels.

Golf - Friday 25th March 2016 -GOOD FRIDAY

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford for Men and Women  - Good Friday

We had 89 starters with 5 visitors from Howlong, Riverside Oaks, South West Rocks and Wyong.

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Chris Christensen - 49 points

RUNNER UP: James Smith - 44 points

3RD: Roger Stafford - 41 points on a countback

4TH: Rob Benson - 41 points on a countback

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Lyn Cruickshanks - 38 points

BALLS WENT TO: 

MEN: 37 points (neat)

LADIES: 35 points (neat) 

DSR MEN: 68

DSR LADIES: 72

Golf - Thursday 24th March 2016

Black swans in the 3rd dam today

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

We had 15 starters

RESULTS: 

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Rhonda Robertson - 37 points

RUNNER UP: Gail Williams - 34 points

3RD: Marianne Lanham - 30 points

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH:

 0 TO 32: Marianne Lanham

33 TO 45 SECOND SHOT: Cathy McGowan

BALLS WENT TO: 30 points on a countback

BALL COMPETITION:

Rhonda Robertson 

Gail Williams

Marianne Lanham

BALLS WENT TO: 30 points on a countback

DSR: To be advised

My thanks to Carolyn Buttsworth for today's photo.

Golf - Wednesday 23rd March 2016

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

We had 164 starters with 6 visitors from Everglades, Kooindah & Shelly Beach.

RESULTS:

TEAM EVENT RESULTS:

WINNERS: John Van Donk, Shaun Browlow, Colin Chantry and Blair Glass - 93 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Garry Buggy - 43 points

RUNNER UP: Brian Cahill - 41 points on a countback

3RD: Michael Crehan - 41 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH HOLE: 

A GRADE: Anthony Hanna 

B GRADE: Michael Crehan 

C GRADE: John Hollebon 

8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Scott Cubis

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points neat

DSR: 69

Veterans news from Marianne Lanham

Hi Ladies,

 

I am writing to remind you that the second round of the Gosford Lady Veteran’s “BEST 5 STABLEFORD ROUNDS” will be played on Tuesday  29^th March in conjunction with the competition of the day.

There are plenty of spots available  so please enter your names and come and enjoy yet another day of golf!

 

The event at Kooindah Waters  went ahead as planned yesterday, 30 ladies played in the event of the day being a single stableford with a 2Ball in conjunction.

 

Many thanks to Mark Churcher and his staff for making us  welcome,  to my  surprise Mark  gave the winners of the 2Ball just from our group a voucher each to play yet another round at Koondah Waters with a friend and a cart. Well done to the winners of the Gosford 2Ball  Merran Adams and Sheena Asken 45points, and I believe Merran also won the women’s single stableford event of the day with an amazing 36points. Kay Adams will be collecting any Gosford winnings for us…. thank you Kay.

 

I am not sure who to thank for the beautiful weather, everybody thoroughly enjoyed the day and the challenges of the Kooindah Waters golf course. Some managed over 30 points, some over 20 and some ( me being one ) didn’t crack the 20 points , oh well that’s golf!!

 

Have a safe and Happy Easter and I look forward to seeing you next Tuesday.

 Marianne

Club Raffles and Easter Trading Hours

Club Raffles and Badge Draw ($2,550) will be held this Thursday Evening due to the upcoming Easter weekend. 

Golf - Tuesday 22nd March 2016

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford - Same 9 Holes twice due to course maintenance.

We had 11 starters due to the weather and a large contingency of ladies playing at Kooindah Waters.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Barbara Stratford - 32 points

RUNNER UP: Allison Guthrie - 30 points

BALL COMPETITION:

Barbara Stratford

Allison Guthrie

Fay Bailey

Alice Collett

NO HANDICAPPING TODAY!

Easter Trading Hours at Gosford Golf Club

Dear Members,

 

Our Easter Trading Hours for the Clubhouse are:

 

25^th Good Friday – Closed

26^th Easter Saturday – Open 10.00am till 6pm

27^th Easter Sunday – Closed

28^th Easter Monday – Closed

 

The Pro Shop will be trading as normal

 

Wishing everyone a Happy and safe Easter long weekend,

 

Golf - Sunday 20th March 2016

Having dinner tonight at South West Rocks Surf Club

Back to reality tomorrow!!!!

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford for Men and Ladies - the Legacy Day was postponed due to rain.

We had 37 starters.

RESULTS:

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Ben Paterson - 35 points

RUNNER UP: Ron Stevens - 34 points on a countback

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS: 

WINNER: Melanie Forster - 37 points

RUNNER UP: Marianne Lanham - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH HOLE: Grant Williams

LADIES 8TH HOLE : Not won

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: 33 points on a countback

LADIES: 30 points

DSR MEN: 71

DSR LADIES: to be advised

Ladies Open Day - to be held 3rd May 2016

Open Day

Tuesday 3rd May 2016

sponsored BY

Henry Kendall Gardens retirement village

Team Stableford 1 x 2 X 3

Nett And Scratch

Ball Competition

8.30 am Shotgun Start

Entries Close Thursday 21st April 2016

Get your teams together and book in for our next big Open Day

Golf - Saturday 19th March 2016

Aaaaaahhhh!! Wish you were here at beautiful South West Rocks!

The golf Event of the day was a Men's 2 Ball Team + Single Stableford + NSW Men's 4BBB Qualifying

We had 180 starters with 7 visitors from Everglades, Howlong, Moore Park, Muirfield, Riverside Oaks, Terrigal and Wyong.

RESULTS:

NSW MEN'S 4BBB QUALIFYING ROUND:

1ST MENS QUALIFIERS: Mark Smith and Stuart Town - 48 points

2ND MENS QUALIFIERS: David Mundy and Steven Brown - 47 points on a countback

3RD MENS QUALIFIERS: Geoff Bosley and Dave Scott - 47 points on a countback

Next round played on 26th June at Gosford.

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Nick Goff (Terrigal) and Colin Willis - 49 points

RUNNERS UP: Mark Smith and Stuart Town - 48 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Geoff Bosley - 41 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Ross Sharman - 41 points on a countback

3RD: Mark Smith - 41 points

4TH: Andrew  Henebury - 40 points

SCRATCH WINNER OVER THE FIELD: Gavin Godwin - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Tony Callaghan

B GRADE: Kevin O'Brien

C GRADE: Steve Hogan

8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: David Medcalf 

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points on a countback

DSR: 70

Report on Nelson's Bay Week of Golf

Report on the Nelson Bay Tour

24 golfers from the Central Coast played on the beautiful courses of Port Stephens.

Day one was a 2 men Ambrose at Horizons Golf Course with the winners: Gary (John West) Sammons and Brad (250) Page. 

The highlight of the day was a hole in one by Garry (Judge Judy) Buggy. 

Here is the Description:  “I wiggled my backside and hit a low, below the wind, 7 iron which landed just before the green and rolled into the hole”

Here is the Truth: I miss hit my 7 iron and it never went higher than a foot above the ground it missed the water, I don’t know how, and then dribbled into the hole. 

Here is what Matters: IT WAS A HOLE IN ONE 

Day two at Newcastle Golf Course saw Mark (MSM the Skipper) Stimpson victorious with 40 points.

Day three at Horizons Warren “The Visitor” Guest came out on top with a magnificent 39 points.

Day four should have been at Nelson Bay Golf Club but controversy saw it relocated to Horizons and the victor there with a super 39 was Ted “The Groomer” Roberts.

The Last day was held at Pacific Dunes Golf Club and the winner was Duncan (Chainsaw) Dyer with 37 points.

The overall winner for the week was Ted “The Groomer” Roberts with Mark (MSM the Skipper) Stimpson in second and Duncan (Chainsaw) Dyer in third. The Bradman was won by Garry (Judge Judy) Buggy.

 

My thanks to Paul Scholberg for this report.  As per usual - it looks like a great week was had by all.

Golf - Friday 18th March 2018

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

We had 47 men and 2 Lady starters.

RESULTS:

WINNER: James Smith - 40 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Richard Henry - 40 points

3RD: Jim Ritchie - 39 points

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points neat

DSR:

MEN: 70

LADIES: 74

Golf - Thursday 17th March 2016

Norma Cubis in St Patrick's spirit

Yvonne Cumming, Julie Craig, Norma Cubis and Lyn Cruickshanks

At the 3rd Tee

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Team Stableford - 2 Scores to count.

We had 36 Starters.

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Bev Adams, Di Beechey and Carolyn Buttsworth - 112 points

RUNNERS UP: Sue Scobie and Lauren Matterson - 110 points

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH HOLE:

DIV 1: Lesley Gregory

DIV 2: Neridah Tabbart

BALL COMPETITION:

Rosemary Judd, Nan Richards and Sheena Asken

Faye Levenspiel, Marianne Lanham and Fay Bailey

Lesley Gregory, Kath Small and Sharon Anderson

NO HANDICAPPING TODAY

My thanks to Norma Cubis for today's photos.

Golf - Wednesday 16th March 2016

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

We had 57 starters with 5 visitors from Eastlakes, Randwick, Riverside Oaks, Shelly Beach and St Michaels.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Paul Edwards - 83 nett on a countback

RUNNER UP: Clyde Cruickshanks - 83 nett

B GRADE: 

WNNER:John Haines - 85 nett

RUNNER UP: Lindsay Morgan- 89 nett

C GRADE: 

WINNER: Chris Myers - 90 nett

RUNNER UP: Bradley Kavanagh -96 nett

WINNER SINGLE STROKE: Anthony Hanna - 74

NEAREST THE PIN 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Clyde Cruickshanks

B GRADE: John Haines

C GRADE: Bradley Kavanagh

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD

WINNER: Brent Mungovan

BALLS WENT TO: 71 nett

DSR: 73

Update from the Hazzard's - Wednesday 16th March 2016

Very sadly, John and Julie Hazzard are distraught at the loss of their beloved 19 year old grandson Jive. May he rest in peace. Our deepest sympathy to you both.

On a happy note John and Julie are welcoming their first Great Grandson Jango.

Congratulations on this happy news John and Julie!

Golf - Tuesday 15th March 2016 - Irish Day

I understand that the Ladies Competition was washed out today which is a shame as it was to be our popular Irish Day with everyone dressed up in anything Irish.

The ladies are going to try again on Thursday so we hope the weather improves by then.

I have been watching the radar and forecast showing lots of rain which is great for the gardens as we have not had very much natural rain for the last month or so.

The weather at Surfers Paradise has been good. A showery day on Sunday but apart from that it has been comfortable.

F-Troop - Monday 14th March 2016

Hello from Isle of Capri - beautiful one day, perfect the next!

I understand that F-Troop did manage to get a working team.

On hand we had 7 volunteers which was good as so many of us are away on holidays.

Our volunteers were Don Nicholls, Terry Coyle, Kevin O'Brien, Rob Benson, Garry Trigg, Carolyn Buttsworth and Di Beechey.

Rob and Garry did rub bush pick up around the course and cleaned the drain at the club.

Terry raked up the 17th and 18th tee areas and pathways.

Kevin got in the dam and cleaned out weed on the 13th.

Don replaced the broken concrete outside the Pro Shop.

Carolyn Buttsworth cleaned up at the 14th Bush Toilets.

Di Beechey cleaned up the car parks, under the clubhouse and then watered the top gardens, wedding garden and pots before attending the ladies committee meeting and then organised morning tea for the F-Troopers.

Thank you for morning tea supplies Barto which I am sure was enjoyed by all.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Golf - Sunday 13th March 2016

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

We had 77 starters with 4 visitors from Everglades, Howlong, Magenta and NSW.

RESULTS:

TEAM EVENT RESULTS:

MEN: Richard Bosley and Garry Trigg - 45 points on a countback

MIXED: Helen Potter and Stu Williams - 48 points

LADIES: Helen Potter and Gail Williams - 47 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: James Smith - 42 points

LADIES SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Helen Potter - 40 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH HOLE: Michael Norman

LADIES 8TH HOLE: Annette Cross

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: 36 points

LADIES: 32 points

DSR MEN: 69

DSR LADIES: 73

EAGLES NEST LADIES 5TH HOLE:

WINNER: Helen Potter - 51 cms - 46 Balls

Golf - Saturday 12th March 2016

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

We had 185 starters with 3 visitors from Heritage country Club, Kooindah and Pacific Dunes

RESULTS:

CONGRATULATIONS TO GARRY FROST FOR A HOLE IN ONE ON THE 5TH!

Well done Garry!

A GRADE: 

WINNER: Mark Stimpson - 43 points

RUNNER UP: Brent Frewin - 42 points

3RD: Leigh Phillipson - 41 points on a countback

B GRADE:

WINNER: Keith Bourne - 40 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: David Mundy - 40 points on a countback

3RD: Lindsay Morgan - 40 points on a countback

C GRADE:

WINNER: Stephen Hogan - 44 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Rene Chan - 44 points

3RD: Dane Bowers - 43 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Col Matterson

B GRADE: Duane Winslade

C GRADE: Robert Dwyer

MEN'S 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Brent Frewin

BALLS WENT TO: 36 points on a countback

DSR: 68

50th Wedding Anniversary - Jan and Peter Martin

A natural rose dipped in 24 caret gold !!!!!!!!  Absolutely gorgeous!

Aaaaahhhh! Wish you were here at the Isle of Capri

We will have to suffer out a golf free week here on the Gold Coast ......meanwhile HAPPY GOLFING AT GOSFORD.

GOSFORD GOLF GIRLS RESULTS AT HAWKS NEST

There were 11 ladies from Gosford at the Hawks Nest Golf Tournament and the girls really enjoyed it. There were also players from Everglades and Breakers in a field of 250.

The golf was better for some than others.

Winners from our group were:

Cheryl Davidson - 1st in Div 3 for gross

Debise Barr - 2nd in Div 3 for nett

Glennis English - 3rd Division 2 for gross

Helen Smith - 4th Div 3 for gross

My thanks to Robyn Phillips for these results.

Golf - Friday 11th March 2016 - Daily Event

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford Medley

We had 52 starters with 3 visitors from Riverside Oaks, Terrigal and Shelly Beach

RESULTS:

SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Chris Fuller - 44 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: James Smith - 44 points on a countback

3RD: Bob Thomas - 44 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH:,Kel Price

LADIES 8TH: Not won

BALLS WENT TO: 38 points on a countback

DSR MEN: To be advised

DSR LADIES: To be advised

Golf - Friday 11th March 2016 - NINE AND DINE

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford Medley - Nine and Dine 

We had 52 starters with  8 visitors from Toukley and Howlong.

RESULTS:

SINGLES RESULTS MEN:

WINNER: Richard Bosley  - 20 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Paul Scholberg - 20 points

SINGLES RESULTS LADIES:

WINNER: Fran James - 21 points

RUNNER UP: Sandra Coyle - 20 points

LONGEST DRIVE: 

MEN 7TH: Robbie Whyte

LADIES 7TH: Sandra Coyle

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 8TH: Brian McGrath

LADIES 8TH: Angelique Scholberg

BALLS SENT TO:

MEN: 17 points on a countback

LADIES: 17 points

DSR MEN: 34

DSR LADIES: 36

The BIG BADGE DRAW was not won tonight but the lucky winners of the $250 consolation draw was Bert Brink $250 and Fran James $250. 

Golf - Thursday 10th March 2016

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

We had 8 starters.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD: 

WINNER: Bev Adams - 45 points

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH HOLE:

O TO 32: Helen Potter

33 TO 45 SECOND SHOT: Not won

BALLS WENT TO: 37 points

BALL COMPETITION:

Bev Adams

Helen Potter

DSR: 73

Happy 90th Birthday Wishes to Tom Devaney

CONGRATULATIONS TO TOM DEVANEY - WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY FROM EVERYONE AT GOSFORD GOLF CLUB!

For those of you who do not know, Tom is an avid reader of the Gosford Golfers Blog and checks every day to read the golf reports and any mention of his daughter Helen Potter, Keith Potter and grandsons Andrew and Brendon

Cheers to you Tom!

VWGA Tournament held at Mudgee held 7th and 8th March 2016

The VWGA Tournament held at Mudgee Golf club on The 7th and 8th March was attended by 194 veteran golfers from all over the globe. 
Twelve Gosford ladies attended the event , Lyn Bates and Jill Malone placing 7th in the 2ball , Kay Adams Placed 3rd In her division in the single stableford. Merran Adams and Marianne Lanham nearest the pins. All enjoyed the course and meeting new ladies from the various country and city clubs.
Mudgee made us very welcome and despite the hot daytime temperatures we found time and energy to explore a few wineries and indulge in the local produce. 
A great time was had by all.

Golf - Wednesday 9th March 2016

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

We had 155 starters with 4 visitors from Shelly Beach, The Ridge, Trundle and Wyong.

RESULTS:

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Noel Annand and Steve Robinson - 51 points on a countback

RUNNERS UP: Colin Chantry and Jack Bree - 51 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Jack Bree - 43 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Ted Roberts - 43 points

3RD: Paul Beaven - 42 points

WINNER SINGLE SCRATCH: Shaun Brownlow - 37 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Steve Robinson

B GRADE: Warren Dunkel

C GRADE: Jack Bree

8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Ron Gowing

BALLS WENT TO: 37 points (neat)

DSR: 69

Nine and Dine coming up - Friday 11th March 2016

St Patrick's Day for the Ladies - Next Week - Tuesday 15th March 2016

Get out your green gear and join in the fun of St Patrick's Day next Tuesday.

Golf Tuesday 8th March 2016

Chris Dekker - Winner Division 1

Helen Potter - Runner Up Division 1

Pam Witt - Winner Division 2

Berri Hanley - Winner Division 3

Narelle Medcalf - Runner Up Division 3

With Norma Cubis and Yvonne Cumming at the 1st Tee

We had a great day for golf today even though it did get a bit warm in the latter part of the match. My playing partners were Norma Cubis and Yvonne Cumming and we had an eventful day on the village green with our biggest highlight being Norma's chip in on the 14th for a birdie gobbler.  

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stroke - 1st Round of the WGNSW Medal Club Medal

We had 66 starters.

RESULTS:

DIVISION 1 - 0 TO 22:

WINNER: Chris Dekker - 73 nett

RUNNER UP: Helen Potter - 75 nett

GROSS WINNER: Helen Potter - 88

PUTTING: Rhonda Robertson - 27 putts

DIVISION 2 - 23 TO 32:

WINNER: Pam Witt - 76 nett

RUNNER UP: Doon Delaney - 77 nett on a countback

GROSS WINNER: Doon Delaney - 102

PUTTING: Kay Frewin - 31 putts on a countback

DIVISION 3 - 33 TO 45:

WINNER: Berri Hanley - 75 nett

RUNNER UP: Narelle Medcalf - 76 nett

GROSS WINNER: Narelle Medcalf - 110

PUTTING: Sandra Innes - 32 putts

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: 

DIVISION 1:  Not won

8TH HOLE:

DIVISION 2: Doon Delaney

DIVISION 3: Not won

12TH HOLE:

DIVISION 1: Not won

14TH HOLE:

DIVISION 2: Lauren Matterson

DIVISION 3: Kerry Williams

BALLS WENT TO: 78 nett on a countback

DSR: To be advised

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Chris Dekker scored 42 on the back nine and came in a worthy winner; Norma Cubis had a lovely birdie gobbler at the 14th; my highlight was only having one 3 putt and having my only escape from all the water holes happen at the 13th by the ball hitting the red Hazzard post and rebounding back into the fairway. I also found my ball on the 3rd after parking my cart over the top of it.  Norma suggested I look there when the ball could not be found. Golf is so much fun!!!!

SUPER SENIORS PENNANTS RESULTS - MONDAY 7TH MARCH 2016

Gosford Golf Club Match Play Pennant Results 2016

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

Match Date: 7th March 2016 Golf Course: Gosford

Opponent: Wyong #2 Team Result: 4 all draw

Individual Results for Round 5:

Name Result

1    Stephen Mc.Guckin                                   Lost 5/4

2     Martin Gallagher                                       Won 2/1

3     Bert Brink                                                    Lost 1 down

4     Tim Lafferty                                                Lost 3/2

5     John Allen                                                   Won 6/5

6     Ted Roberts                                                Won 2/1

7     Richard Korff                                              Lost 5/4

8     Chris Palmer                                           Won 4/3

Notes about the match:

An eventful day to say the least. The course was set up well, many visitors commented how good the greens were and also of the overall condition of the course which is a tribute to our Superintendent and his team.

On a very hot and sticky day both teams battled out a 4 all draw, with our best chance of a win evaporating when undefeated Bert Brink lost on the 18th. A return to form for John Allen was noted, as was the first win for Chris Palmer. Mr Reliable, Ted Roberts also was successful in a tight finish. The team manager also had a battle on his hands but took the lead after a sandy at the 14th for Par and was never headed after that.

I would like to thank those members of the team who helped out with the BBQ and spotting on the third. Well done guys. A big thank you to Graham Chee for his help on the day.  My thanks must go to all the Team for their dedication and commitment throughout the series. I hope to see you all next year.

On reflection perhaps our biggest disappointment was the match against Everglades at Wyong where we went down 4.5 to 3.5. Everglades then went on to be undefeated and win the Division. Together with runners up Toukley they will enter into the Knockout phase in mid April against the Winners and Runners up of all the other Divisions. 

The Super Senior website is available for all to visit at www.superseniorpennant.com where the draw for the Finals will be posted after 11th April. The competition is open to male golfers aged 65 and over with entries closing on 31st October 2016 for the 2017 Pennant. The entry form will be in the Pro Shop.

Summary: This completes the Divisional Rounds. Gosford #2 has finished tied with Shelly Beach for 4th place.

PENNANTS RESULTS - Sunday 6th March 2016

GOSFORD vs MAGENTA AT MAGENTA

RESULTS:

A GRADE: MAGENTA WON 5/2

B GRADE: GOSFORD WON 21/2 to 1/2

C GRADE: MAGENTA WON 3/0

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR PENNANTS PLAYERS FOR REPRESENTING OUR CLUB.

Gosford Golf Club Match Play Pennant Results 2016

Pennant Team: Super Seniors Team 1 Manager: Paul Edwards

Match Date: Mon 07/03/2016

Golf Course: Magenta Shores

Opponent: Magenta Shores

Result: Gosford was defeated By Magenta Shores 6 matches to 2

Individual Results:

Name Result

1. Col Matterson Lost 5 & 3

2. David Hemming Lost 7 & 6

3. Terry Bowditch Lost 7 & 6

4. Clyde Cruikshank Lost 5 & 4

5. Mark Stimpson Won 4 & 3

6. Paul Edwards Lost 1 down

7. John Geercke Lost 1 down

8. David Flanigan Won 3 & 1

Notes about the match:

It was a beautiful day at Magenta Shores and the course was at its best and very difficult for everyone except Mark Stimpson and David Flannigan.

We are now out of the play offs and I would like to thank all the lads for playing with fantastic enthusiasm and determination. 

It has been a pleasure to captain the team and I believe we have been great ambassadors for Super Seniors golf and our Club.

Many Thanks to John Haines for his invaluable support as the roving match reporter .

F-Troop - Monday 7th March 2016

F-Troop Morning Tea - Sam Knox, Duncan Dyer, Geoff Bridge, Rob Benson, Di Beechey, Anne Burgess, Don Nicholls, Kevin O'Brien (Peter Martin, Jan Martin)

F-Troopers Dncan Dyer and Kevin O'Brien working on undercutting 

A bit more of the 17th dogleg garden tidied

Path maintenance at the front of the Pro Shop done by F-Trooper Don Nicholls

Magnificent flowers on our little gem magnolia (these flowers will grow as big as dinner plates when the tree matures.

We only had a small crew of nine volunteers today but we did achieve a lot.

On hand were Duncan Dyer, Rob Benson, Kevin O'Brien, Don Nicholls, Sam Knox, Peter Martin, Di Beechey, Anne Burgess and Jan Martin. 

The tree gang of Duncan Dyer and Kevin O'Brien worked on undercutting the trees around the course and removed two broken branches at the back of the first fairway.

Don Nicholls repaired the path outside the Pro Shop.

Rob Benson did rubbish pick up around the course.

Sam Knox worked on preparing our firewood supplies.

Peter Martin mowed the grass at the front street and cleaned up at the back of the clubhouse.

Di Beechey and Anne Burgess cleaned up the BBQ Garden and worked in the wedding garden area.

I worked at the 14th bush toilets, trimmed the hedge at the 14th roundabout garden, watered the pots at the 6th tranquility garden, the elk horns on the 5th, the bike garden, the garden at the ladies 9th tee, the new trees at the 17th dogleg , sprayed the new hedge at the 4th and had another nibble at weeding the 17th dogleg garden. 

We enjoyed our morning tea of hot cross buns, cakes and slices - Thank you Barto!

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!