Golf - Saturday 31st December 2016

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

We had 187 starters with 6 visitors from Bondi, Qantas, Queenbeyan, Seymour, South West Rocks and Tamworth.

RESULTS:

A GRADE: 

WINNER: Eddie Rogers - 41 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Terry Bowditch - 41 points

3RD: Graeme Wright - 39 points

SCRATCH WINNER - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Eddie Rogers - 33 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Steve Hogan - 42 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Peter Lack - 42 points

3RD: Scott Boden - 41 points

C GRADE:

WINNER: Aaron Vassilopouos - 49 points

RUNNER UP: Gary Keys - 43 points on a countback

3RD: Ron Gowing - 43 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Simon Huszar

B GRADE: Ross Sharman

C GRADE: Cameron Laing

8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: John Porter

BALLS WENT TO: 37 points (neat)

DSR: 69

Golf - Wednesday 28th December 2016

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

We had 209 starters with 18 visitors from PGA, Glenmore, Kooindah Waters, Nambucca Heads, Pacific Dunes, Rosnay, Shelly Beach, South West Rocks, Terrigal and Townsville.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Ron Puiatti - 44 points

RUNNER UP: Mitch Ballard - 43 points

3RD: Tony Callaghan - 42 points

SCRATCH WINNER OVER THE FIELD: Ron Puiatti - 32 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Michael Cheetham - 42 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Paul Smith - 42 points 

3RD: Paul King - 41 points

C GRADE: 

WINNER: Lou Rostirolla - 46 points

RUNNER UP: Jack Bree - 44 points

3RD: Warren Guest - 43 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Steve Gibbs

B GRADE: Dean Brown

C GRADE: Rob Hickey

8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Terry Coyle

BALLS WENT TO: 37 points on a countback

DSR: 68

Golf - Saturday 24th December 2016 - Christmas Eve

The storms held off until after golf which meant our golfers could enjoy their Satursday golf without getting wet even if it was a little warm.

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

We had 172 starters with 9 visitors from Hunter Valley, Coolah, Everglades, Kooindah, Massey Park, Muirfield, PGA, Robina Waters. 

RESULTS:

A GRADE: 

WINNER: Craig Squires - 43 points

RUNNER UP: Bob Thomas - 41 points

3RD: Kevin Dawkings - 40 points on a countback

B GRADE:

WINNER: Rob Benson - 42 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Greg Harrison - 42 points

3RD: Chris Myers - 41 points

C GRADE:

WINNER: Brian Rand - 47 points

RUNNER UP: Paul Scholberg - 42 points on a countback

3RD: Reno Gerbac - 42 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: John Day

B GRADE: Rob Benson

C GRADE: Warren Dunkel

8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Peter Burke

BALLS WENT TO: 37 points on a countback

DSR: 68 

Golf - Wednesday 21st December 2016

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

We had 205 starters with 5 visitors from Kooindah Waters, Magenta Shores, Riverside Oaks, South West Rocks, Toukley.

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Michael Brown and Graham Elliott - 53 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Michael Brown and Len Seargeant - 53 points on a countback

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS: 

WINNER: Clyde Cruickshanks - 44 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Marshall Parsons - 44 points on a countback

3RD: Brian Curtin - 44 points

4TH: Michael Brown - 43 points

SINGLE SCRATCH WINNER: Clyde Cruickshanks - 33 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Mark Faulkner

B GRADE: Greg Smith

C GRADE: Joel Wills

8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD: To be advised

EAGLES NEST 12TH HOLE:

WINNER: Mark Faulkner - 52 cms - 25 Balls.

DSR: 68

Christmas/New Year Clubhouse Trading Hours

Above is the clubhouse trading hours over the holidays.  

F-Troop - Monday 19th December 2016

F-Troop Morning Tea- Steve Hogg, Geoff Bridge, Di Beechey, John Hollebon, Nigel Asken, Kevin O'Brien, Peter Martin, Garry Trigg, Don Nicholls, Jan Martin, Terry Coyle, Duncan Dyer, Trevor Harrison (Rob Benson)

F-Troopers Peter Martin and Don Nicholls working on

trimming the lavender garden at the 16th.

Lavender garden at the 16th looking better for a trim.

This was our last F-Troop day for 2016 and having fourteen volunteers was a bonus as there was a heap of rubbish pick up to be done after the last week of windy weather.

On hand were Trevor Harrison, Duncan Dyer, Kevin O'Brien, Geoff Bridge, Don Nicholls, Terry Coyle, Steve Higg, Garry Trigg, John Hollebon, Peter Martin, Nigel Asken, Rob Benson, Di Beechey and Jan Martin.

Our projects worked on today were rubbish and loose timber pick up around the course, the BBQ area and around the clubhouse, tree maintenance, hedge trimming, lavender gardens trimmed, weed removal from the 3rd dam, clean up of the 1st and 10th tee gardens, cleaning the bush toilets and the green space gardens, tidy up 6th tranquility garden and watering the pots, plumbing repairs. 

We lost count of the number of loads of rubbish taken to the dump as the course was littered with loose timber and leaves. We needed every one of our volunteers today to cope with the volume of projects.

Morning tea was appreciated by all after a hard mornings work. Thank you Barto!

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Golf - Sunday 18th December 2016

Wally Robertson - Winner of the Men's Singles Event

with Captain Graham Chee

Annette Cross - Winner of the Ladies Singles

with Captain Graham Chee

David Hopkins - Nearest the Pin 12th Hole

with Captain Graham Chee

Odette Carty - Nearest the Pin 8th Hole

with Captain Graham Chee

With Alice Diamond and Mark Stimpson at the 1st Tee

The showers very kindly held off so that we could enjoy our Sunday on the Village Green which was much greener thanks to the recent rain.  Our playing partners today were Mark Stimpson and Alice Diamond and they were great company. Our golf was a little lacking in highlights - no birdies or 4 pointers but we did throw in the odd 3 pointers and the boys beat the girls for the keno ticket by one measly hole. 

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

We had 67 starters with 2 visitors from Shelly Beach and Bondi.

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Helen Potter, Keith Potter, Neville Wolfison and Mark Smith - 92 points on a countback

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Wally Robertson - 43 points

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS: 

WINNER: Annette Cross - 39 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH: David Hopkins

LADIES 8TH: Odette Carty

BALLS WENT TO: 

MEN: 38 points (neat)

LADIES: 36 points (neat)

DSR MEN: 66

DSR LADIES: 70

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: I forgot my notebook today and was slack in collecting highlights however I do know that last weeks star Vicki Foster scored a lovely 39 points after wiping the 18th (careless Vicki); Wally Robertson is also running hot with some big scores coming in recently; there were some good scores coming in today as you can see by the ball competition. I only had one wipe and finished with the same ball I started with with my main highlight being good company.

I wish everyone a very HAPPY CHRISTMAS and best wishes for 2017 including GOOD GOLFING 😃

Golf - Saturday 17th December 2016

Good weather at last!😄👍

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

We had 217 with 6 visitors from Antill Park, Bondi, Caloundra, Taree, PGA, South West Rocks

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: David Mundy - 42 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Clyde Cruickshanks - 42 points

3RD: Brent Frewin - 41 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Chris Myers - 42 points

RUNNER UP: Greg Thompson - 41 points on a countback

3RD: Neil Mulvaney - 41 points

C GRADE: 

WINNER: Glen Cheetham - 43 points

RUNNER UP: Denis Howlett - 42 points on a countback

3RD: Dane Bowers - 42 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Tony Cosentino

B GRADE: Paul Smith

C GRADE: Mark Lewin

8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Neil Mulvaney

BALLS WENT TO: 36 points on a countback

DSR: 68

Children's Christmas Party and club raffles - Friday 16th December 2016

Members Lounge packed

Magnolia Room popular for those seeking some tranquility

Sunset Room - manic

Hoola hoops, music and dancing for the children

In the Face Painting Chair

Face painting

Creative balloons

Photos with Santas helper

Santa arriving

Waiting their turn with Santa 

Santa giving out presents to the children - very popular

High five with Santa

Santa saying Merry Christmas to all

Saying farewell to Santa

What a huge night we had at Gosford Golf Club for the Children's Party and Club Raffles. 

 

With some 60 odd children having a ball the Sunset Room really rocked. The children enjoyed face painting, balloons, dancing and music and a complimentary dinner as well as seeing Santa Claus that was a big hit.  A special mention to Keen Creations who worked hard all night with the Face Painting and especially the creative balloons that were pretty special and popular with the children. Santa was a big hit giving out presents to each of the children. 

This was the biggest and best Children's Party we have had since I have been involved with the club and special mention must be made to Bron Carroll for all her hard work putting it together and to John Wright for his last minute fill in as Santa Claus. 

The raffles were very popular with some very lucky people getting Christmas Hams and pork as well as the usual selection of meats.  

The Badge Draw was not won - so why not come along again next Friday Night - it could be your lucky night. There will also be the end of the month $50 draw from the barrel.

Golf - Friday 16th December 2016

We have had two full days of nice slow rain which has been excellent for the course and gardens.

Unfortunately it has not been excellent for playing golf and once again the daily competition game was cancelled.  There have been a few die hards playing social golf who obviously do not worry about a few drops of rain. 

We are looking forward to the weekend when hopefully we will all be back on on the course with gusto!

Don't forget the big night at the golf club tonight - ham and pork are included in the raffle prizes and the children will be having some fun at the Children's Christmas party. Not to mention the big members draw which would make a nice Christmas present and remember you have to be at the club at the time of the draw to be the winner😃👏

Golf - Thursday 15th December 2016

The course is soaking up this nice slow rain - just what the doctor ordered after those two blistering hot windy days. The gardens will be happy too!

Sadly for the girls the golf competition set down for today was cancelled so it was social play only.

I did notice some social players out on the course during the day obviously ignoring the wet conditions.

Golf - Wednesday 14th December 2016 - Ham Day

Another hot and uncomfortable windy day but that did not deter our serious golfers.

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

We had 179 starters with 9 visitors from Everglades, Kareela, Mangrove, Breakers, The Ridge, Toukley and Wyong.

RESULTS:

A GRADE: 

WINNER: Troy Pfeffer - 43 points

RUNNER UP: Mitchell Ballard - 40 points on a countback

3RD: Kel Price - 40 points

B GRADE: 

WINNER: Rick Andrews - 42 points

RUNNER UP: Jim Ritchie - 41 points 

3RD: Jas Palasty - 40 points

C GRADE:

WINNER: Neil Carr - 47 points

RUNNER UP: Mick Grant - 44 points

3RD: Fred McGlynn - 41 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Mark Faulkner

B GRADE: Keith Bourne

C GRADE: Chris Tarrant

MEN'S 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Garry Trigg

BALLS WENT TO: 36 points on a countback

DSR: 68

Golf - Tuesday 13th December 2016

Today is a bit of a sizzler - currently 36 degrees which has kept our numbers down.

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford - Over the Field - Greenkeeper's Revenge.

We had 31 starters.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Kath Payn - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Rosalie Dyer - 39 points

3RD: Sheena Asken - 37 points

4TH: Sandra Coyle - 35 points

BALLS WENT TO: 32 points on a countback

Update on Lauren Smith -Sydney Sixers

We are looking forward to seeing Lauren back at golf during her break in cricket.

1 from 2. Better start than last year, losing their first six! 

Nice bit of bowling by the Gosford Golf Club Ladies member. She wants to get a few games of golf over the break, although it is also a busy time for the Big Bash.

http://www.sydneysixers.com.au/video/smith-deceives-jonassen-with-healy-stumping/2016-12-12

Click on the above link for the latest update.

F-Troop - Monday 12th December 2016

F-Troop Morning Tea - Don Nicholls, Terry Coyle, Peter Martin,

Trevor Harrison, Rob Benson, Duncan Dyer, Geoff Bridge, Anne Burgess,

Kevin O'Brien, John Hollebon, (Di Beechey, Jan Martin)

Lavender gardens at the 16th trimmed.

Vertical Garden at the 1st Tee created and donated by Ron Gowing

We had a very busy day at F-Troop today with a lot of pick up to be done.

On hand were twelve volunteers - Duncan Dyer, Trevor Harrison, Kevin O'Brien, Terry Coyle, John Hollebon, Don Nicholls, Peter Martin, Geoff Bridge, Rob Benson, Di Beechey, Anne Burgess and Jan Martin.

Projects worked on today were continued tree and shrub maintenance, clean up of garden at the 2nd green, watering of camellias at the 18th, clean up of car parks, rubbish and loose timber pick up, cleaning out drains at the 14th, trimming of hedges, cleaning of bush toilets, tidying and watering the gardens at the 14th green space, 6th Tranquility Garden, pots at the 6th, bike garden, garden at the Ladies 9th tee, pots at the 9th green, wedding garden and table settings, a start made on trimming back the lavender gardens at the 16th. 

By 10.30 the day was starting to heat up so we appreciated our morning tea which is supplied by Barto.  Thank you Barto. 

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Change in Ladies Patron 2017

Our wonderful Patron, Bere Hanley, after 18 years in this position has chosen to step down, it is also unlikely she will be playing golf next year. Bere's grace and warmth underlie the solid contribution she has made to the Club through the decades as player, committee member, Tai Kwon Do instructor, and, of course, in her final position. We will all miss her ready smile, beautiful swing, speedy play (take heed!) and good company very much.

The incoming Patron, June Bowen, has been a stalwart member of the Club for 47 years and her generosity and support for the  Ladies’ activities is well known, she has served the Lady Members well in many capacities. We wish her luck in her new position and consider she too will continue the line of outstanding women who have been Patrons of the Lady Members of Gosford Golf Club.

Beaulah Cant is also retiring from golf and together with Bere they were great club supporters over the years and were formidable competitive golfers who kept us on our toes playing very speedy and consistent golf right up to the present day. We wish them well in their retirement and they will be sadly missed.

We all aspire to be able to play golf well into our eighties just like these lovely ladies.

Bere Hanley - Ladies Patron for 18 years

June Bowen - Ladies Patron 2017

Beulah Cant 

Children's Christmas Party this Friday Night 16th December 2016

Make sure you book your table for this important date.  There are ham raffles and the usual Friday Night Members Draw as well as the Children's Christmas Party. Remember to book in for your children/grandchildren - list is available at the bar. 

Golf - Sunday 11th December 2016 - Annual Mixed Gala Day

Gala Day Trophies

George Foster, Vicki Foster, Rhonda Robertson and Wally Robertson

Winners of the Mixed Gala Day with Captain Graham Chee

Jan Walker, Garry Smith, Neville Walker and Helen Smith

Runners Up Mixed Gala Day with Captain Graham Chee

Jan Van Den Berg - Winner of the Men's Singles

with Captain Graham Chee

Jemison Fitzgerald - Runner Up Men's Singles

with Captain Graham Chee

Vicki Foster - Winner of the Ladies Singles

with Captain Graham Chee

Helen Smith - Runner Up Ladies Singles

with Captain Graham Chee

With Kevin O'Brien and Lorraine Bignall at the 1st Tee

Kevin O'Brien's shot to the 8th green where he scored an easy birdie.

The true spirit of the Mixed Gala Day

Christine and Ross Drakeford resplendent

In their Christmas gear

More Christmas spirit shining through

Robin Incoll, Doug Incoll, Dick Bosley and Joyce Bosley

supporting the Christmas Theme.

I must confess I forgot this year that traditionally in past years members would make an effort to wear attire with a Christmas theme.  I have in past years supported this tradition but this year the thought did not occur to me.  I will try next year to remind everyone that this is one of our special days leading up to Christmas and is generally the last day that we get together before the silly season really sets in and we are distracted with other things. 

Our playing partners today were Kevin O'Brien and Lorraine Bignall and we had an enjoyable day on the village (not so) green. The course had plenty of run and there were some good scores happening. Our best highlight was Kevin's shot to the 8th green where we thought he was very close to a hole-in-one - a nice birdie all the same. 

The Golf Event of the day was a Team Stableford 1 x 2 x 3 + Men and Ladies Singles (Must have 2 men and 2 ladies in each team)

We had 96 starters with 1 visitor.

RESULTS:

TEAM WINNERS: George Foster, Vicki Foster, Wally Robertson and Rhonda Robertson - 94 points on a countback

TEAM RUNNERS UP: Jan Walker, Neville Walker, Garry Smith and Helen Smith - 94 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Jan Van Den Berg - 44 points

RUNNER UP: Jemison Fitzgerald - 43 points

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS: 

WINNER: Vicki Foster - 44 points

RUNNER UP: Helen Smith - 43 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH: David Hopkins

LADIES 8TH: Rhonda Robertson

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: 38 points (neat)

LADIES: 36 points (neat)

DSR MEN: 66

DSR LADIES: 70

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: I did not collect highlights today as we were late finishers however I do know that Vicki Foster scored 26 points on the back nine including a 4 pointer on the 10th followed by a series of 3 pointers finally finishing with a nice 44 points, Helen Smith loved the run on the course that helped her to score her 43 points; Kevin O'Brien had a great birdie on the 8th; Lorraine Bignall played the 16th beautifully narrowly missing a birdie; Peter Martin made some good recovery shots and putted well for his 40 points; my highlight was not wiping a hole and finishing with the same ball I started with.