Golf - Tuesday 31st January 2017

A forecast of 39 degrees put off most of our lady golfers including me.  The temperature at Gosford now is 39 degrees so it would be exceeding that out on the course.

We did have a few bravehearts who sensibly teed off very early in the morning.

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

We had 14 starters.

RESULTS:

WINNER: Anne Burgess - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Leonie Casey - 35 points

BALLS WENT TO: 32

BALL COMPETITION:

Anne Burgess

Leonie Casey

Mona Maher

Kath Payn

DSR:.73

Super Senior Pennants Results - Gosford Vs Shelly Beach - Monday 30th January 2017

Super Seniors Pennant Team 2 

Gosford Vs Shelly Beach at Wyong - Monday 30th January 2017

RESULTS: Shelly Beach defeated Gosford 7/1

Notes about the match: Today's matches were more a matter of survival from the heat than playing an opponent. It was 39.7 degrees on the 11th tee at Wyong in the afternoon. Some stirling performances were witnessed, least of all Bert Brink, our secret weapon, putting the President of SB, Alan Arkin, to the sword. The two Steve's came so close to winning as did Lindsay Morgan but to no avail. Overall the boys played their hearts out and proved to be great ambassadors for our club.

Next week we travel to Belmont G.C. to take on the 2015 finalists Wyong no.1 team.

I would like all to know that one of the Wyong team, Jack Parker, a former Australian Representative player is in Wyong Hospital after suffering multiple serious heart attacks. All those that know Jack might like to give him a ring after a few days. We wish him all the best.

Martin Gallagher (Manager)

Date of next match: Monday 6th February 2017

Golf Course: Belmont G.C.

Opponent: Wyong no 1

Tee time: 9.00am

Super Seniors Pennants Results - Gosford vs Magenta Shores - Monday 30th January 2017

Super Seniors - Team 1 - Gosford Vs Magenta Shores at Magenta Shores.

RESULTS:

Magenta Shores defeated Gosford 5/3 

Congratulations to David Hemming, Gary Sammons and Tim Lafferty for winning their respective matches on one of the toughest golf courses in NSW.

There is no doubt that playing Magenta Shores on their own course is a big ask. Let's hope next week we prevail against Toukley on Gosford Golf Couse

Paul Edwards (Manager)

Date of next match: 6th February 2017

Golf Course: Gosford

Opponent: Toukley

Tee Time: 10.30

CHANGES TO THE DSR

As from 1 February 2017 Golf Australia has advised all golf clubs that the DSR for all courses is to be set at a lowest of one below the par rating for the course

The par rating for the men is 69 therefore the lowest rating for all competitions is 68.

The same also applies to the ladies DSR.

This does not mean that the DSR cannot be higher depending on the results of the field on any competition day

F-Troop - Monday 30th January 2017

F-Troop Morning Tea - Garry Trigg, Steve Hogg, Di Beechey, Geoff Bridge, John Hollebon, Jan Martin, Paul Scholberg, Peter Martin, Kevin O'Brien, Rob Benson, Duncan Dyer, Trevor Harrison, Terry Coyle

A start made on the Ladies 3rd Tee garden 

We had another hot day to deal with today and luckily had a good turn up of volunteers to make some headway with our projects.

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

Projects worked on today was further work clearing the drain along the school fence removing rubbish and over growth; repairs to F-Troop Ute; clean up behind the clubhouse and car park, trimming of shrubs in the front garden, trimmed hedge at the 7th; pick up of rubbish and loose timber around the course, repaired a couple of signs, watered gardens at the 1st and 10th, front of clubhouse, wedding garden, 18th fenced garden and camellia way; watered the hedge at the 4th tee; watered the succulent garden at the 2nd green; watered the pots at the 6th tranquility garden, the bike garden, the Ladies 9th tee, at the 9th green, the wedding gazebo and the potted plants at the putting green; cleaned the bush toilets, tidied and watered the gardens in the green space, watered the young trees at the 17th dogleg. 

Morning Tea was very welcome after a hard mornings work. Many thanks to Barto for his support of F-Troop by providing our morning teas.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Pennants Results - Sunday 29th January 2017 - Gosford vs Toukley

Sunday 29 January versus Toukley at Toukley

A Grade   lost 7 1/2 to 0

B Grade   lost 3/0

C Grade   Lost 2/1

Next match is Sunday 5th February versus Morisset at Gosford. Hit off time is 11.00am

Update Lauren Smith and the Sydney Sixers Results

They won the Grand Final, she ran out the Kiwi captain and bowled the last over.

See match report and a video of a great run out.

http://www.sydneysixers.com.au/video/amazing-smith-run-out-in-wbbl-big-final/2017-01-28

Good one Lauren! Congratulations! 😀👏

Golf - Sunday 29th January 2017

Garry Trigg, Doreen Trigg, Jan Walker and Neville Walker

Winner of the Teams Event

Neville Walker - winner of the Men's Singles Event

with Dianne Beechey

Jan Walker - Winner of the Ladies Singles Event

with Dianne Beechey

With Kerry and Grant Williams at the 1st Tee

(Photo bombed by Lorraine Bignall)

We had some nice hot (rain free) weather today building up to next week's predicted heat wave. If we could find a nice spot in the shade when the breeze lifted it was not too bad so overall the day was not too bad. Our playing partners were Grant and Kerry Williams and we did have some good highlights between us with Grant coming in our champion with 39 well earned points. Grant and Kerry were great company so an enjoyable day was had by all.

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

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Neville Walker, Jan Walker, Garry Trigg, Doreen Trigg - 95 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Neville Walker - 44 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Stephen Allen - 44 points

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Jan Walker - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Kay Frewin - 39 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH: Wal Robertson

LADIES 8TH: Sandra Laybutt

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: 36 points on a countback

LADIES: 34 points (neat)

DSR MEN: 68

DSR LADIES: 72

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Fay Bailey had a birdie at the 16th plus a couple of good pars; Bert Brink had a chip in on the 9th for 4/4; Grant Williams had a nice 39 points including 4/3 at the 1st and 4/3 at the 3rd; Rosalie Dyer had an outstanding highlight after hitting 3 over the 3rd dam scored a birdie from the 2nd ball from 70 metres out; George Foster had a nice 39 points including 6 pars on the back nine and came home with 23 points with some good putting; Vicki Foster scored 5/3 on the 13th sinking a nice long putt; Duncan Dyer was an improved player scoring 12 shots better than yesterday; Rhonda Robinson Parred the 10th hole; Neville Walker had a birdie 3/4 on the 16th plus a 4/4 on the 3rd included in his great 44 points; Kevin 0'Brien had 24 points going out; Dick Bosley had a 4 pointer on the 9th; Lorraine Bignall had 4/3 on the 3rd; Team of Garry Trigg, Doreen Trigg, Neville Walker and Jan Walker all scored 4 pointers at the 3rd hole and had a great team score of 95 points; Tania Walklate had a 4 pointer at the 12th; Spencer Walklate was an improved player; Kay Baillee had 3/4 on the 12th; Garry Bailley had 4/3 on the 1st; Team of Laybutt and Cruickshanks - the girls had a draw with the boys for the Keno Ticket after a good fight back; Kerry Williams had a great birdie at the 5th hole chipping into the hole for 2/5; my highlight was having a par 5/4 at the 10th hole and not losing a ball after being in the water, bunkers (multiple times) and the trees (multiple times) and having some good one putts to redeem myself on occasions.

Golf - Saturday 28th January 2017

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

We had 220 starters with 12 visitors from Bonnie Doon, Coolamatong, Emerald Lakes, Kellyville, Killara, Koooindah Waters, Magenta Shores, Mudgee, Terrigal, Vincentia, Warringah, Wyong and PGA

RESULTS:

TEAM EVENT RESULTS:

WINNERS: Brad Winterswijk, Warren Gray, Matt Carroll, Riley Millers - 92 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Ken Kirwood - 43 points

RUNNER UP: Bruce Gibbs - 41 points

3RD: Neal Carr - 40 points

SCRATCH WINNER: Matt Carroll - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Jamie Carr

B GRADE: Mitch Gulpers

C GRADE: Fraser Bates

MEN'S 12TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Glen Giddings

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points (neat)

DSR: 70

Golf - Friday 27th January 2017 - Nine and Dine

Mark Stimpson - Winner of the Men's Singles

with President Paul Scholberg

Wally Robertson - Runner Up Men's Singles

with President Paul Scholberg

Steve Robinson - 3rd Place Men's Singles

with President Paul Scholberg

Rae Brown - Winner of the Ladies Singles

with President - Paul Scholberg

Sheena Asken - Runner Up Ladies Singles

with President Paul Scholberg

Alice Diamond - 3rd Place Ladies Singles

with President Paul Scholberg

The Golf Event of the evening was a Single Stablford Medley - Nine and Dine - 4.30pm shotgun start.

We had 55 starters with 3 visitors from Shelly Beach, Terrigal and Everglades.

RESULTS:

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Mark Stimpson - 25 points

RUNNER UP: Wally Robertson - 20 points on a countback

3RD: Steve Robinson - 20 points on a countback

LADIES SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Rae Brown - 19 points

RUNNER UP: Sheena Asken - 18 points on a countback

3RD: Alice Diamond (Shelly Beach) - 18 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 5TH HOLE: David Medcalf

LADIES 8TH HOLE: Sandra Laybutt

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: 18 points on a countback

LADIES: 16 points on a countback

DSR MEN: 34

DSR LADIES: 36

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: I did not have to go far to get highlights for today having played with the winner who came in with daylight second. Mark Stimpson had an exceptional game scoring two under par over the nine holes. Three Birdies and nothing else under two or three points brought him in with a nice 25 points for the nine holes.  The rest of us disappeared into oblivion after this master effort - however my highlight was not having any wipes and maybe winning a ball.

We had a very successful evening post golf where we enjoyed a carvery dinner, meat raffles, $50 end of month member draw, and a $500 member draw winner.

The highlights for me was winning a meat tray, a lottery ticket from Mark Stimpson and for Mona Maher a $500 Member draw.  Our end of month $50 Member draw was won by Louise Stimpson who is a regular Friday Night supporter. Congratulations Mona and Louise!

Members please remember - you have to be in it to win it - Every Friday Night at the Gosford Golf Club where you can enjoy a nice meal and have a chance at the big Members Draw as well as a selection of meat raffles to still up your pantry.  It is beautiful on the course late afternoon at this time of the year so why not throw in nine holes of social golf and then stay on for dinner and raffles. 🚩🏌🍷🍽

Golf - Friday 27th January 2017 - Single Stableford Medley

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

We had 102 starters with 14 visitors from Kurri, Long Reef, Massey Park, Qantas, Shelly Beach, Taree, Terrigal and Wyong.

RESULTS:

SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Michael Graham - 43 points

RUNNER UP: Steve Fairnham - 42 points

3RD: Ben Johnson - 41 points on a countback

4TH: Ben Hogan - 41 points on a countback

LADIES WINNER: Christine Drakeford - 37 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH: To be advised

LADIES 8TH: To be advised

BALLS WENT TO: 37 points

DSR MEN: 68

DSR LADIES: 72

Golf - Thursday 26th January 2017 - Australia Day Public Holiday

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford for Men and Women - Australia Day

We had 57 starters with 2 visitors from Wyong

RESULTS:

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Aaron Vassilopoulas - 47 points

RUNNER UP: Ben Johnson - 44 points on a countback

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Sheena Asken - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Jann Henebury - 37 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH: Bob Thomas

LADIES 8TH: Helen Potter

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: 37 points on a countback

LADIES: 36 points on a countback

DSR MEN: 68

DSR LADIES: 72

Golf - Wednesday 25th January 2017

The Golf Event of the day was a Men's Single Stableford + Team Best Two Scores to Count.

We had 218 starters with 9 visitors from Charlestown, Everglades, Kooindah Waters, Long Reef, Mangrove, The Springs, West Wyalong and Wyong.

RESULTS:

TEAM EVENT RESULTS:

WINNERS: Ted Jones, Howard Ainsley, Bruce Gibbs and Barrie Singh - 98 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Wayne Campbell - 44 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Luke Steele - 44 points on a countback

3RD: Peter Yabsley - 44 points on a countback

4TH: Bruce Gibbs - 44 points 

SCRATCH WINNER: Robbie Whyte - 33 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Kel Price

B GRADE: David Small

C GRADE: Eric Butler

8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Ian Ferrier 

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points on a countback

DSR: 69

Golf - Tuesday 24th January 2017

After a forecast of 40 degrees there were not too many lady golfers willing to face the elements.

I believe there were some players out there.  I have not received any results so I am not sure if there were enough players for a competition.

I will update this post if anything comes to hand.

F-Troop - Monday 23rd January 2017

F-Troop Morning Tea - Mark Stimpson, Garry Trigg, Geoff Bridge, John Hollebon, Duncan Dyer, Peter Martin, Rob Benson, Di Beechey, Don Nicholls, Jason Millers, Trevor Harrison, Kevin O'Brien (Anne Burgess and Jan Martin, Terry Coyle)

Back of the clubhouse cleaned up.

Drain along the school side of the car park cleaned up

A start made on Trimming the garden at the front of the clubhouse

We had a huge day at F-Troop today having a so many projects on hand it was hard to get around them all.

On hand to help out were Trevor Harrison, Duncan Dyer, Geoff Bridge, Kevin O'Brien, Don Nicholls, Rob Benson, Terry  Coyle, Garry Trigg, Mark Stimpson, John Hollebon, Peter Martin, Di Beechey, Anne Burgess, Jan Martin.

Our projects worked on today were cleaning up at the back of the clubhouse including cleaning out the drain on the school side and repainting the white Parking lanes; a start was made on the trimming of the garden at the front of the clubhouse; maintaining the hedges; rubbish and loose timber pick up around the course; watering the gardens around the clubhouse; watering the gardens at the 1st and 10th tees including a seasol treatment; watering pots at the 9th green, Ladies 9th tee, bike garden, 6th tranquility garden, pots in the wedding gazebo; dead heading the agapanthus at the garden at the back of the 5th green; cleaned the bush toilets at the 14th; watered the gardens at the 14th green space; watered plants at the 2nd green garden, watered pots outside the clubhouse. 

Morning Tea was very welcome after a full mornings work. Thank you to Barto for his continuous support of F- Troop.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Nine and Dine - coming up - Friday 27th January 2017

This is a very popular event starting at 4.30 pm shotgun start followed by dinner at the club. Meat Raffles are on as well as the Members Draw and end of month $50 draw.  You have to be in the clubhouse at the time of the draw to win.  If the big draw of $3,100 is not won then a further draw will be done for $500 and if that is not won then ..... two draws of $250 will be done until somebody wins - so there are a lot of reasons to take part in this event.  See you at the club this Friday😃

In the event of rain and the golf is cancelled then a carvery will be available for dinner - so come along anyway and give yourself a chance at winning the cash!

Pennants Results - Sunday 22nd January 2017

GOSFORD VS TERRIGAL AT TERRIGAL:

RESULTS:

A GRADE WON 61/2 TO 1/2

B GRADE LOST 2/1

C GRADE LOST 2/1

Next weeks game will be played at Toukley.

Golf - Sunday 22nd January 2017

Wally Bailey - Winner of the Men's Singles Event 

with Captain Graham Chee

Vicki Foster - Winner of the Ladies Singles

with Captain Graham Chee

Kathy Small - Runner Up Ladies Singles

with Captain Graham Chee

With Gary and Helen Smith at the 1st Tee

We had a lovely day on the Village not-so-green with some good cloud cover and a nice breeze to keep the temperature down.  Our playing partners were Gary and Helen Smith who were great company. We had some good highlights with a lot of three pointers along the way which cheered up our day. 

The Golf Event of the day was a Medley Teams Event - Best two scores to count + Single Stableford for Men and Ladies.

We had 77 starters with 1 visitor from Massey Park.

RESULTS:

MEDLEY TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Cameron Morgan, Paul Morgan, Brett Margin and Leonie Kelly-Margin - 98 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Wal Bailey - 46 points

RUNNER UP: Ian Skinner - 43 points

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Vicki Foster - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Kathy Small - 38 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

No results today as the markers were not put out. Extra balls have been added to next week.

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: 37 points (neat)

LADIES: 34 points (neat)

DSR MEN: 67

DSR LADIES: 71

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Wally Bailey scored a great 46 points after being in the wilderness for a long time (2010 was mentioned); Kathy Small had a birdie on the 12th hole after a great drive; we came in last in the field today so I did not have time to gather more highlights - my highlight was not wiping a hole and winning a ball. 

Please note for next Sunday's competition: there will NOT be Pennants Matches played at Gosford. The tee times will be as previously advised off both tees as on the log in booking sheets and will not be changed to the 10th Tee. Members please check your tee times. 

Golf - Saturday 21st January 2017

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

We had 216 starters with 9 visitors from Bondi, Mudgee, Narrabri, Pacific Dunes, Riverside Oaks, Terrigal, Warringah.

RESULTS:

TEAM EVENT RESULTS:

WINNERS: Josh Brown, Dave Dalley, Stephen Knight and Ken Wheeler - 93 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Frank Smith - 45 points

RUNNER UP: Andrew Drane - 44 points

3RD: Jared Keens - 43 points on a countback

4TH: Duncan Dyer - 43 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH:

A GRADE: Steve Gibbs

B GRADE: Jared Keens

C GRADE: Mick Grant

MEN'S 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Marshall Parsons

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points on a countback

DSR: 69

Golf - Friday 20th January 2017

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford Medley

We had 74 starters with five visitors from Everglades, Breakers and Wyong.

RESULTS:

SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Walter Loschi- 47 points

RUNNER UP: Peter Whelan - 45 points

3RD: Ben Hogan - 43 points

4TH: Rob Benson - 43 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH: Riley Millers

LADIES 8TH: Not won

BALLS WENT TO: 37 points on a countback

DSR MEN : 67

DSR LADIES: 71

Golf - Thursday 19th January 2017

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

We had 30 starters.

RESULTS: 

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Alison Guthrie - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Georgina Lamb - 38 points on a countback

3RD: Rhonda Robertson - 38 points on a countback

4TH: Robyn Phillips - 38 points

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points on a countback

BALL COMPETITION:

Alison Guthrie

Georgina Lamb

Rhonda Robertson

Robyn Phillips

Rosalie Dyer

Janice Clark

Cathy McGowan 

Mona Maher

Kath Payn

Fay Bailey

DSR: To be advised

Golf - Wednesday 18th January 2017

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

We had 160 starters with 3 visitors from Caloundra, PGA, Toukley.

RESULTS:

TEAMS EVENT RESULTS:

WINNERS: Paul Beaven, Fred McGlynn and Ross Sayer - 92 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: John Van Donk - 42 points

RUNNER UP: Ross Sayer - 41 points

3RD: Warren Dunkel - 40 points

SCRATCH WINNER: Dncan Brown - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Mark Stimpson

B GRADE: John Van Donk

C GRADE: Duncan Dyer

MEN'S 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Mark Faulkner

BALLS WENT TO: 36 points

DSR: 70 

Golf - Tuesday 16th January 2017

Today's Winners - Michele Kennett - Runner Up Div 2, 

Mona Maher - Winner Div 2, Carolyn Buttsworth - Runner up Div 1,

Sandra Coyle - Winner Division 1 

with Sheena Asken. 

Most of us struggled with the heat today with some players unable to finish.

My playing partners were Carolyn Buttsworth and Lauren Matterson and we were thankful to have carts to get around in the heat which was quiet intense by late morning. Carolyn was our champion with a credible 36 points and we did have some highlights with Carolyn getting a nice 4 pointer and Lauren chimed in with some good shots. My only highlight was 5/3 at the 9th slipping in a difficult put

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford - Two Divisions -Summer Competition.

We had 47 starters

RESULTS:

DIVISION 1 - 1 TO 25:

WINNER: Sandra Coyle - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Carolyn Buttsworth - 36 points on a countback

3RD: Sheena Asken - 36 points

DIVISION 2 - 26 TO 45:

WINNER: Mona Maher - 44 points

RUNNER UP: Michele Kennett - 43 points

3RD: Bernie Kirkman - 39 points

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points on a countback

BALL COMPETITION:

Mona Maher 

Bernie Kirkman

Norma Cubis

Carolyn Buttsworth

Sheena Asken

Jan Walker

Helen Potter

Gail Williams

Jann Henebury

Rhonda Robertson

Lesley Gregory

Rosalie Dyer

Michele Kennett

Sandra Coyle

DSR: 73

This is an article from Inside Golf that is a great story about our own Helen Stuart. 

F-Troop - Monday 16th January 2017

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

Mother-in-Law Tongue plants donated by Ron Gowing have been

Randomly planted in the succulent garden at the 2nd green. 

We had a good day for working on our projects and a good number of volunteers to share the load.

On hand were Trevor Harrison, Duncan Dyer, Kevin O'Brien, Geoff Bridge, Rob Benson, John Hollebon

Terry Coyle, Garry Trigg, Steve Hogg, Don Nicholls, Peter Martin, Nigel Asken, Di Beechey and Jan Martin.

Projects that we worked on were tree maintenance on the 4th fairway, plumbing repairs in the clubhouse, hedge trimming and weeding, cleaning up rubbish and weeding at the 18th tee gardens and paths including watering, rubbish and loose timber pick up around the course, removal of crab grass at the first and cleaning out nuisance weed from the 13th dam, cleaning the 14th Bush Toilets and watering the gardens, watering the pots at the 6th and tidying the garden, tidying the Ladies 3rd Tee, watered the bike garden and Garden at the Ladies 9th Tee, planted out new plants at the 2nd green succulent garden and watering the gardens there, watered pots at the clubhouse, wedding gazebo and practice nets, watered the young trees at the 17th dog leg garden.

We appreciated morning tea after a hard mornings work - thank you Barto!

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

PENNANTS RESULTS - Sunday 15th January 2017

A GRADE: GOSFORD VS MAGENTA SHORES AT GOSFORD

RESULTS : Magenta Shores 5 defeated Gosford 2

B GRADE: GOSFORD VS MAGENTA SHORES AT GOSFORD

RESULTS: Gosford 3 defeated Magenta Shores 0

C GRADE: GOSFORD VS MAGENTA SHORES AT GOSFORD

RESULTS: Magenta Shores 2 defeated Gosford 1

Golf - Sunday 15th January 2017

Lyn Cruickshanks and Rae Brown - Winners of the Ladies 2 Ball Team

Rae Brown - Winner of the Ladies Singles Event 

with President Paul Scholberg.

we had a great day for golf today having the weather at a much better temperature than the last few days - making it much more comfortable on the Village Green.

Our playing partners today were Bert and Annie Brink who were great company as always. We had some good highlights the best of which was Bert's sandy out of the bunker at the 10th into the hole for a birdie on the first hole we played.

The Golf Event of the day was  2 Ball Team + Single Par, Mixed, Men and Ladies.

We had 62 starters 

RESULTS:

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

MEN: Michael Brown and Justin Moore - Plus 11

MIXED: Alan Wilks and Norma Wilks -Plus 9

WOMEN: Lyn Cruickshanks and Rae Brown - Plus 9

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Michael Brown - Plus 7

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS: 

WINNER: Rae Brown - Plus 3

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH HOLE: David Hopkins

LADIES 8TH: Rhonda Robertson

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: Square

LADIES: Minus 1

DSR MEN: 69

DSR LADIES: 73

At this time I seem to have "lost" the other photos I have taken on the day. When and if I recover them I will update this post. 

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: I did not get around all the tables tonight to gather the highlights but those I know of are Bert Brink scoring a great birdie on the first hole we played at the 10th having a fantastic sandy out of the bunker and into the hole; Lyn Cruickshanks had a chip in on the 12th; my highlight was scoring 4 plus at the 3rd hole with a chip into the hole. 

Golf - Saturday 14th January 2017

The Golf Event of the day was a Men's Single Stableford + Team 3 scores to count.

We had 211 starters with 14 visitors from Camden Haven, Forster-Tuncurry, Gold Creek, Howlong, Morisset, PGA, Robina Woods, Shelly Beach, South West Rocks, West Wyalong, Wyong.

RESULTS:

TEAM EVENT RESULTS:

WINNERS: John Geercke, John McIvor, Sam White and Sam Knox - 138 points

MENS SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Robert Harrington - 47 points

RUNNER UP: Duncan Hogg - 45 points

3RD: Chris McLymont - 44 points on a countback

4TH: Brad Seabrook - 44 points

SCRATCH WINNER: Dan Snelson - 37 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH:

A GRADE: Brent Frewin

B GRADE: Brad Bowers

C GRADE: Anthony Lumby

8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Steve Fairnham

EAGLES NEST - 12TH HOLE:

WINNER: Brent Frewin - 54cms - 17 Balls

BALLS WENT TO: 37 points on a countback

DSR: 68

Golf - Friday 13th January 2017

Red Bellied Black Snake moving from behind the 10th green

to the fenced gardens at the 18th tee.

It was a good sized snake that moved swiftly into the garden

when we came down the path from the 17th.

Be careful when looking for balls in this area and make plenty of

noise so the snake will make a get away.

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford Medley Shotgun Start at 7.00am to allow space for a large social group in the afternoon.

We had 63 starters with 7 visitors from Shelly Beach, Tamworth, Terrigal and Wyong.

The early start was good as we played in the best time of the day before the deep heat hit.

RESULTS:

SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Jamie Guthrie - 44 points

RUNNER UP: Jeff Rogers - 43 points

3RD: Gilbert Sullivan - 42 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH: Bob Frost

LADIES 8TH: Alice Diamond

BALLS WENT TO: 38 points on a countback

DSR MEN: 69

DSR LADIES: 73

Golf - Thursday 12th January 2017

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

We had 32 starters with 2 visitors from Shelly Beach and Terrigal.

RESULTS:

WINNER: Mona Maher - 43 points

RUNNER UP: Helen Stuart - 41 points

3RD: Robyn Lee - 40 points on a countback

4TH: Gail Williams - 40 points

BALLS WENT TO: 37 points on a countback

BALL COMPETITION:

Mona Maher

Helen Stuart

Robyn Lee

Gail Williams

Marianne Lanham

Alison Guthrie

Dawn Tromp

Jan Walker

Kay Walker

Georgina Lamb

Janice Clark

DSR: To be advised

Golf - Wednesday 11th January 2017

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

We had 177 starters with 4 visitors from Gotdon, Robina Woods, Stonecutters Ridge and Terrigal.

RESULTS:

2 BALL IRISH MULTIPLIER RESULTS:

WINNERS: Rene Chan and Steve Thompson - 91 points

RUNNERS UP: Kel Price and bob Twible - 88 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Bill Stafford - 43 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Jim Williams - 43 points on a countback

3RD: Steve Thompson - 43 points

SINGLE SCRATCH WINNER: Dan Snelson - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Ray Millers

B GRADE: Walter Loschi

C GRADE: Robert Carver

MEN'S 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Kel Price

BALLS WENT TO: 36 points (neat)

DSR: 69

Golf - Tuesday 10th January 2017

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

We had starters - to be advised

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Lorraine Bignall - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Sandy Laybutt - 39 points on a countback

3RD: Dawn Tromp - 39 points on a countback

4TH: Alice Collett - 39 points

5TH: Rae Brown - 38 points on a countback

BALLS WENT TO: 36 points on a countback

BALL COMPETITION:

Lorraine Bignall - 41 points

Sandy Laybutt - 39 points

Dawn Tromp - 39 points

Alice Collett - 39 points

Rae Brown - 38 points

Leonie Casey - 38 points

Rosalie Dyer - 38 points

Cheryl Davison - 38 points

Michele Kennett - 38 points

Lesley Gregoory - 38 points

Judy Verlander - 37 points

Helen Potter - 37 points

Sheena Asken - 36 points

Kay Frewin - 36 points

Jan Walker - 36 points on a countback

DSR: 70

Update Lauren Smith is on a roll - Sydney Sixers

Another great day out at the SCG.

Won and she took 4 wickets. Consolidated top of the table.

http://www.sydneysixers.com.au/news/match-report/sixers-win-against-the-scorchers-at-the-scg/2017-01-09

Lauren is on a roll with the Sydney Sixers😄👏

Update on Lauren Smith - Sydney Sixers Victory

Top of the table clash. Sixers won and Lauren played a key role.

Match report plus videos here;

http://www.sydneysixers.com.au/news/match-report/sixers-triumph-in-top-of-the-table-clash-at-hurstville-oval/2017-01-08

Congratulations Lauren - well done!

F-Troop - Monday 9th January 2017

F-Troop Morning Tea - Peter Martin, Steve Hogg, Kevin O'Brien, Rob Benson, Nigel Asken, Graham Chee, John Hollebon, Duncan Dyer, Di Beechey, Roy Rogers, Garry Trigg, Trevor Harrison, Geoff Bridge, Don Nichols ( Jan Martin, Anne Burgess)

Dam at the 13th looking better with the 

weed taken out and the water lilies are

recovering well.

F-Troopers Peter Martin and Don Nicholls 

picking up rubbish at the 13th dam

Look - I found the path at the 13th Ladies Garden 

Some new agave plants donated by Don Nicholls

looking good at the succulent garden at the 2nd green.

After having a couple of weeks break the F-Troopers were back in force this morning to catch up with all of our projects. 

We had fifteen volunteers which was great as it is still holiday season. On hand were Trevor Harrison, Duncan Dyer, Geoff Bridge, Rob Benson, Steve Hogg, Roy Rogers, Kevin O'Brien, John Hollebon, Nigel Asken, Don Nicholls, Peter Martin, Garry Trigg, Di Beechey, Anne Burgess, and Jan Martin.

There was plenty of loose timber pick up to be done and raking up of tees and all the gardens were parched after all the recent heat waves.

Projects worked on today were maintenance on damaged and dangerous trees; rubbish and loose timber pick up; removal of weed from the 13th dam; maintenance to hedges; tidy up of tees; tidy up at the back of the clubhouse; watering of the gardens at the clubhouse, wedding garden, 1st and 10th tees, camellias at the 18th; securing hazard pegs; watering the hedge at the 4th Tee; 14th bush toilets cleaned and gardens watered; pots at the 6th tranquility garden watered and garden tidied; Bike Garden watered and tidied; garden at the Ladies 9th tee watered; donated Agave planted at the 2nd Green succulent garden; a start made on maintaining the 13th Ladies garden; roses at the putting green dead headed. 

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Golf - Sunday 8th January 2017

Stu Williams and Gail Williams - Winners of the Mixed 2 Ball Team

with Captain Graham Chee

Ian Hartley and David Small - Winners of the Men's 2 Ball Team

with Captain Graham Chee

Gail Williams and Sandra Coyle - Winners of the Ladies 2 Ball Team

with Captain Graham Chee

David Hopkins - Winner of the Men's Singles

with Captain Graham Chee

Gail Williams - Winner of the Ladies Singles

with Captain Graham Chee

Blue skies and sunshine was a good start for our favourite game of golf on the village green. Our playing partners today were Duncan and Rosalie Dyer and it seemed that we had the course to ourselves playing our 18 holes with no one in front of us and no one behind all day (thus no photo as we did not have a photographer on hand) finishing our 18 holes in just 4 hours. We had a very pleasant day albeit a little warm at times with some good highlights along the way. 

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford + 2 Ball Team Mixed Men and Ladies.

We had 55 starters.

RESULTS:

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

MEN: David Small and Ian Hartley - 48 points

MIXED: Stu Williams and Gail Williams - 52 points

LADIES: Sandra Coyle and Gail Williams - 49 points on a countback

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS: 

WINNER: David Hopkins - 43 points

LADIES SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Gail Williams - 46 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH HOLE: Neville Walker

LADIES 8TH HOLE: Helen Potter

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: 37 points

LADIES: 37 points

DSR MEN: 66

 

DSR LADIES: 70

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: we had a lot of good scores come in today so highlights were out there. Those I know of are birdies by Kevin O'Brien - 40 points, David Hopkins an excellent 43 points off a handicap of 7,  Gail Williams had a sensational day - best score ever - 46 points off a handicap of 18;  Clyde Cruickshanks had a good day with 42 points; we ended up squaring the keno ticket with the boys and my highlight was a gobbler 4/4 on the 7th.

Golf - Saturday 7th January 2017

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

We had 203 starters with 9 visitors from Bondi, Kooindah, Magenta, Mudgee, South West Rocks, Terrigal, West Wyalong.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Mitchell Bonett - 68 nett on a countback

RUNNER UP: Mark Stimpson - 68 nett

3RD: Matt Carroll - 69 nett

B GRADE: 

WINNER: Bradley Seabrook - 63 nett

RUNNER UP: Peter Miller - 65 nett on a countback

3RD: Darren Bateman - 65 nett

C GRADE:

WINNER: Peter Dooley - 61 nett

RUNNER UP: Aaron Vassilopoulos - 62 nett on a countback

3RD: Geoffrey Bisley - 62 nett

SCRATCH SCORE OVER THE FIELD: Dan Snelson - 74 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Mark Stimpson

B GRADE: Greg Harrison

C GRADE: Jason Woodward

8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: To be advised

BALLS WENT TO: 71 nett

DSR: 68

Golf - Friday 6th January 2017

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

We had 109 starters with 10 visitors from Howlong, Magenta Shores, Maitland, Northbridge, Robina Wood, Breakers and Wyong.

RESULTS:

SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Bob Frost - 43 points

RUNNER UP: Rob Benson - 42 points

3RD: Daniel Webster - 41 points on a countback

4TH: Allan Adolphson - 41 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH: Derrick Cheetham

LADIES 8TH: Soo Young Hams

BALLS WENT TO: 36 points

DSR MEN: 69

DSR LADIES: 73

Golf - Wednesday 4th January 2017

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

We had 243 starters with 20 visitors from Kooindah Waters, Toukley, Bonnie Downs, Couloundra, Carnarvon, Everglades, Hope Island, Mereweather, Monash, Terrigal, The Springs, Waratah, Wyong.

RESULTS: 

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Steven Thompson, Len Schafer - 53 points

RUNNERS UP: Mick Grant, Arnold Oostendorp - 51 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Brad Bowers - 45 points

RUNNER UP: Duncan Dyer - 44 points

3RD: Terry Coyle - 43 points on a countback

4TH: Len Schafer - 43 points

SINGLE SCRATCH WINNER: Dan Snelson - 37 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Steven Robinson

B GRADE: Grant Williams

C GRADE: Not won

8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Peter Allen

BALLS WENT TO: 37 points on a countback

DSR: 69

Golf - Sunday 1st January 2017

Happy New Year everyone - let us hope it brings a big year of happy golfing! 😄

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford Medley for Men and Women - New Years Day.

We had 28 starters with 1 visitor.

RESULTS:

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Garry Baillie - 42 points 

RUNNER UP: Graham Aldroft - 42 points

3RD: Insufficient starters

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH HOLE: Not won

LADIES 8TH HOLE: Rhonda Robertson

BALLS WENT TO: 40 points (neat)

DSR MEN: 67

DSR LADIES: 71