Trivial Pursuit evening for Members and guests.

 

Golf - Thursday 31st March 2022

 Competition Golf was a non event today due to continuing showers keeping the course wet.

More showers are predicted for tomorrow so check the conditions in the morning.

Golf - Wednesday 30th March 2022

 Today’s weather was not too bad with intermittent showers which were enough to keep the course wet.

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

We had 12 starters with 1 visitor from Breakers.

RESULTS:

WINNER: Eddie Rogers - 37 points

NO NEAREST THE PINS.

BALLS WENT TO: 31 points

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 73

Golf - Tuesday 29th March 2022

 Continued rain has brought a halt golf today - the course being closed at 3pm today.

Needless to say there will be no carts allowed on tomorrow.

Tomorrow’s forecast is 90% chance of 10/20 mm. Coring and sanding has been rescheduled.

F- Troop - Monday 28th March 2022

 

F- Troop Morning Tea - Peter Martin, Sam Knox, Duncan Dyer, Rob Benson, Trevor Harrison, John Hollebon, Kevin O’Brien, Don Nicholls, Nigel Asken (Adrian Burke, Frank Potter, Jan Martin)

Weed removal from 2nd Dam by F- Troopers Nigel Asken and Adrian Burke

BBQ area clean up by F-Trooper John Hollebon

Jan Martín getting down and dirty in the 10th Tee garden

Frank Potter - qualified for his F-Troop shirt today - doing the hard yards cleaning out the putting green gutter.

We had 12 volunteers turn up this morning after overnight showers.  The course was so wet we could not take any heavy vehicles or carts of any kind onto the very sodden course. The programmed renovations have been put on hold because of the conditions.

On hand we had Sam Knox, Duncan Dyer, Trevor Harrison, Kevin O’Brien, Rob Benson, Peter Martin, Don Nicholls, John Hollebon, Frank Potter, Nigel Asken, Adrian Burke and Jan Martin.

Projects worked on today were loose timber picked up around the course (collected on foot and left for later collection; firewood preparation - volunteers walked to the wood yard; removal of weed from the dams - volunteers walked to the dams; delivery of firewood (previously loaded on the Ute on a drier day); clean down and sanding of the BBQ area furniture and Cooking area; clean out of the drain behind the old practice putting green, Replacing soil on potted plants at the putting green, weeding garden at the back of the Men’s 10th tee. 

The council have commenced removal of trees along Racecourse Road in preparation for the new cycle path. Plants removed from this area have found happier homes.

Our morning tea of fresh sandwiches was much appreciated after a hard mornings work.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Ladies Pennants Results - Monday 28th March 2022

 

It was another win for Banksia - Winning 4/3 against Magenta in very challenging conditions.

Congratulation Banksia - a super team effort 👏👏👏👏👏

Golf - Monday 28th March 2022

 Following yesterdays showers and more overnight showers a decision was made to delay the course renovations due to the state of the course.

There were no carts allowed on the course and it was social play only today.

I spoke with one of the social players this morning who quit after 9 holes saying he had never seen the course so wet.

As a result of the delay in the course renovations the Ladies Competition tomorrow will be held over the 18 holes. No carts will be allowed on the course.

Golf - Sunday 27th March 2022

 The showers continued today and no carts were allowed on the course.

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

We had 6 starters with 1 visitor from Marrickville.

RESULTS:

WINNER: Michael Cheetham - 40 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

12TH HOLE: Michael Cheetham - 160 cms

EAGLES NEST 12TH HOLE (WIN 20TH MARCH) - $6

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 73

NOTE: COURSE RENOVATIONS COMMENCE TOMORROW.

Golf - Saturday 26th March 2022

 The weather has continued with spasmodic showers - enough to keep the carts off. There will be no carts on tomorrow (Sunday).

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

We had 65 starters with 1 visitor from Kooindah Waters.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Garry Benteman - 37 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Michael Sewell - 37 points on a countback

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Robbie Whyte - 37 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Alastair Lock - 42 points

RUNNER UP: Kevin Ridge - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS: 

5TH HOLE: Eddie Rogers - 1600 cms

12TH HOLE: Jonny Powell - 180 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 75

Golf - Friday 25th March 2022

 The Golf Event of the day was a Medley Single Stableford - No carts allowed.

We had 27 starters 

RESULTS:

WINNER: Bob Harrison - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Peter Ne’Roi - 39 points

 NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Allan Keith - 1300cms

12TH HOLE: Eddie Rogers - 342 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 73

Golf - Thursday 24th March 2022

 Once again the dreaded showers were back - no golf today. 

Golf - Wednesday 23rd March 2022

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

We had 159 starters with 3 visitors from Charlestown, South West Rocks and Mangrove Mountain.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Dennis Cox - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Garry Fitch - 39 points

3RD: Daniel Rowe - 36 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Dennis Cox - 31 points on a countback

B GRADE:

WINNER: Paul West - 39 points

RUNNER UP: James Ritchie - 37 points

3RD: Christopher Wiffen - 36 points on a countback

C GRADE:

WINNER: Robert Parry - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Kevin Summerson - 37 points

3RD: John Hollebon - 36 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: David Hemming - 80 cms

12TH HOLE: Michael Connors - 167 cms

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 75

2BBB TEAM RESULTS:

We had 159 starters.

WINNERS: Daniel Rowe and William McMullan - 48 points on a countback

RUNNERS UP: Robert Parry and Brian Robinson - 48 points

Golf - Tuesday 22nd March 2022

 The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford - No carts allowed.

We had 42 starters.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Fran James - 37 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Ruth Ireland - 37 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Aggie Lee - 33 points

RUNNER UP: Bella Lim - 31 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Ruth Ireland

12TH HOLE: Soo-Young Hams

14TH HOLE: Fiona Wales 

BALLS WENT TO: 31 points

Golf - Monday 21st March 2022

The course was still too wet to allow carts on today.

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

We had 11 starters.

RESULTS:

WINNER: Grant Wilson - 39 points

NO NEAREST THE PINS.

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 73

DUE TO THE STATE OF THE COURSE NO CARTS WILL BE ALLOWED ON TOMORROW.

Gosford Lady Pennants - Monday 21st March 2022

 Gosford Banksia Team defeated Shelly Beach 4/3 at Toukley.

Well done Team👏👏👏

F-Troop - Monday 21st March 2022

 

F-Troop Morning Tea - Kevin O’Brien, Don Nicholls, John Hollebon, Ron Gowing, Peter Martin, Duncan Dyer, Nigel Asken, Trevor Harrison, (Rob Benson, Frank Potter, Di Beechey, Jan Martin)

Once again the grounds were too wet for us to take out heavy vehicles so we worked at the clubhouse area and wood yard as well as doing loose timber pick up on foot.

On hand we had Duncan Dyer, Kevin O’Brien, Trevor Harrison, Rob Benson, Don Nicholls, Peter Martin, Nigel Asken, John Hollebon, Ron Gowing, Frank Potter, Di Beechey and Jan Martin .

Projects worked on today was loose timber pick up, firewood preparation, firewood delivery, tidy up of the front car park, gardens and front of clubhouse, tidy up of paths 1st and 10th tees, wedding garden and practice nets, tidy up of gardens at the 10th tee, bbq area and putting green, clean out of the putting green gutters.

Morning tea of fresh sandwiches and cake was very welcome after a hard mornings work.

YES ! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Golf - Sunday 20th March 2022

 The course was still too wet for carts so the field was reduced accordingly.

We had 14 starters.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Shannon Woodley - 40 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Raymond Cheal - 40 points

The Late Doreen Churcher

 

It is with great sadness that I heard of Doreen Churcher’s passing (Mother of Mark Churcher) - I understand Doreen passed away today. I will post more information when it comes to hand.

Deepest sympathy to Mark and his family.

District Awards for Gosford Golfers - Friday 18th March 2022

 

District trophies won by Gosford Golfers

Gosford golfers who received district awards for 2020 and 2021 

Congratulations to:

Greg Brien - 2020 Junior District Champion

Greg Brien - 2020 Champion of Champions

William Ballard - 2020 B Grade Champion of Champions

Duncan Brown - 2020 A Grade Champion of Champions

Greg and Richard Brien 2021 2 Man Ambrose Champions

Greg Brien - 2021 District Champion

Richard Brien -2021 District Champion

Gosford B Pennant Team 2021 Winners

WilliammBallard, Martin Gallagher, Brett Little, Glen Cheetham, Luke Eustace, Timothy Verduci, Joseph Woodhouse and Allan Keith.

Duncan Dyer receiving his award

Gosford Golf Club hosted the District Awards for Gosford players which were presented by Ian Elliott and the President John Witten of the District Golf Associarion. It has been two years in the waiting because of covid restrictions have prevented any earlier opportunities.

Nelson Bay Tour Group - Day 4 - Friday 18th March 2022 - Final Results

 Yet another good weather day for the group - playing Pacific Dunes.

RESULTS:

WINNER: Terry Bowditch - 48 points (a shot below age round)

RUNNER UP: Chris Moffatt - 37 points on a countback

3RD: Tony Callaghan - 37 points on a countback

2nd Last: Paul Scholberg - 21 points on a countback

Last: Graeme Wright - 21 points

RESULTS FOR THE JOHN BULLIVENT TROPHY:

WINNER: Terry Bowditch - 148 points

RUNNER UP: Eddie Rogers - 145 points

3RD: Gary Sammons - 141 points

2nd Last: Warren Guest - 105 points

Last: Tony Ahearn - 82 points

Unfortunately Ross Bryant and Tony Wood could not play on Friday due to injury.

Everyone was photo shy - so no photos.

Nelson Bay Tour Group Results - Day 3 Thursday 17th March 2022

 The tour group enjoyed more good weather playing Horizons once more.

RESULTS:

WINNER; Tony Wood - 43 points

RUNNER UP: Eddie Rogers - 41 points

3RD: Terry Bowditch - 37 points

2nd last: John Golby - 21 points

Last: Tony Ahearn - 12 points

(Tony had 4 3 pointers and 14 wipes.

Golf - Saturday 19th March 2022

 

Gosford Golf Course under water again after overnight rain and heavy rain this morning.

The course was closed today and there will be no carts allowed on tomorrow.

Golf - Friday 18th March 2022

 The course has continued to be wet underfoot so no carts allowed on today.

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

We had 69 starters with 1 visitor from Everglades.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Christopher Wiffen - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Mark Spierings - 39 points

3RD: Renos Rologas - 38 points

4TH: Matthew Thurley - 37 points on a countback

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Brendan Martin - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Damien Molloy - 540 cms

12TH HOLE: Christopher Wiffen - 252 cms

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 73

Golf - Thursday 17th March 2022

 The course was still too wet today for carts or trikes. 

The Golf Events of the day were a Ladies Single Stableford + 9 Hole Single Stableford + Medley Single Stableford.

RESULTS:

LADIES SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 25 starters 

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Phoebe Court - 35 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Soo-Young Hams - 35 points

NO NEAREST THE PINS.

BALLS WENT TO: 23 points.

WOMENS SR: 73

LADIES 9 HOLE SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 5 starters

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Pam Roberts - 14 points

WOMENS SR: 37.0

MEDLEY SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 6 starters

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Stephen Rowbotham - 36 points

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 73

Nelson Bay Tour Group - Day 3 - Wednesday 16th March 2022

 It was a beautiful day at Nelson Bay and Hawks Nest - Blue skies and no rain.

It was the group “rest day” but 12 of them played at Hawks Nest playing Ambrose on sandy greens.

A good day was had by all.

Golf - Wednesday 16th March 2022

 More overnight and morning showers prevented carts out today.

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford.

We had 46 starters with 2 visitors from Everglades.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: William Ballard - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Paul Beaven - 37 points on a countback

3RD: John Haines - 37 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: William Ballard - 28

EAGLES NEST 12TH HOLE:

WINNER: Michael Sissons - 39 cms

 NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Ray Burns - 850 cms

12TH HOLE: Michael Sissons - 39 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 31 points

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 75

Nelson Bay Tour Group Day 2 - Tuesday 15th March 2022

 The Nelsons Bay Tour group enjoyed a rain free day at Horizons Golf Course.

RESULTS:

WINNER: Gary Sammons - 40 points (leader at the half way point)

RUNNER UP: Paul Haine - 39 points on a countback

3RD: Tony Wood - 39 points.

Golf - Tuesday 15th March 2022 - St Patrick’s Day - Dice Day

 

Don’t wear your best golf gear this week

It is still wet underfoot

Carts were allowed on today so golf went ahead as planned.

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Team Stableford with two scores to count.

We had 80 starters.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNERS: Aggie Lee, Kyung Chung, Jaeho Choi and Bella Lim - 91 points

RUNNERS UP: Robyn Krahe, Debbie Flanagan, Vicki Foster and Di Thomlinson - 77 points

3RD: Marianne Lanham, Lesley Gregory, Sally Hopkins and Fay Bailey - 76 points

BALLS WENT TO: 

Louise Andrew’s, Marilyn Carmichael, Gaye Dolan and Gay Bryant - 76 points

Lauren Matterson, Elizabeth Robinson, Belinda Ostini and Lynn Puiatti - 74 points

Marilyn Caruana, Vicki Ritchie, Neridah Talbart and Julie Attwooll - 73 points

Jan Fitzgerald, Lauren Smith, Debbie Cox and Sandra Coyle - 72 points

Carolyn Buttsworth, Betty Shields, Kay Baillie and Lyn Bates - 71 points

Kerry Rose, Pam Roberts, Fran James and Kathy Gallard - 70 points

NO HANDICAPPING TODAY!

Nelson Bay Golf Tour 2022 - Day 1 Monday 14th March 2022

 The week has started well with the first match being played at Horizons.

RESULTS:

WINNER: Gary Sammons- 44 points

RUNNER UP: Peter Martin - 39 points

3RD: Paul Scholberg - 38 points

LAST: Tony Ahearn.

It was a great day, little rain and lots of sun.

Ladies Pennants Results - Monday 14th March 2022

 

Gosford Banksia Team

Gosford Wattle Team

Our Pennants girls performed well today in their respective matches.

Banksia played Kooindah at Magenta resulting in a square.

Wattle lost 4/3 at against Toukley at Toukley with nearly all of the games going to the 18th.

Well done girls!

F-Troop - Monday 14th March 2022

 

F- Troop Morning Tea - Di Beechey, Adrian Burke, Kevin O’Brien, Trevor Harrison, John Hollebon, Nigel Asken, (Don Nicholls, Frank Potter, Rob Benson, Jan Martin)

Roses dead headed

Gardens weeded in front of the clubhouse

Triggy’s Tree on the 10th after a hair cut

We had 10 volunteers today which was a great result given three of our regular troopers are away on a golf tour.

The course was still wet with no carts or heavy machinery allowed on the course. We centred our projects again around the clubhouse/1st and 10th tee area with our more energetic members who walked to the dam and drain areas to work there.

On hand we had Trevor Harrison, Kevin O’Brien, Don Nicholls, Rob Benson, Frank Potter, Nigel Asken, Adrian Burke, John Hollebon, Di Beechey and Jan Martin.

Projects worked on today were trimming the hedges at the 1st tee and 10th tee trimming of “Triggy’s “ tree at the 10th tee, cleaning out the dams and drain areas, filling in some pots holes on the paths,  weeding of gardens in front of the clubhouse and 7th, cleaning paths in front of the clubhouse including 1st and 10th tees, repair of clubhouse door, finished off dead heading roses at the putting green, emptying water logged potted plants, weed control in the gardens in front of the clubhouse.

We are hopeful of getting out on the course next week to continue our projects there.

We appreciated our morning tea of fresh sandwiches.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Golf - Monday 14th March 2022

 We had some good sunshine today but no carts were allowed on the course as it was still wet.

Tomorrow carts will be allowed on - so we are getting back to normal if the rain stays away.

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

We had 30 starters with 2 visitors from Bexley and GENY.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Craig Perrau - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Greg Conlon - 36 points

NO NEAREST THE PINS.

BALLS WENT TO: 29 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 73

Golf - Sunday 13th March 2022

 There were only a few showers today but not enough to stop the golf - the course was still wet and there were no carts allowed on the course.

There will be no carts allowed on tomorrow as well.

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

We had 29 starters with 1 visitor from Northbridge.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Brad Burns - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Eddie Rogers - 36 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Garry Frost - 380 cms

12TH HOLE MEN: Michael Cheetham - 150 cms

12TH HOLE LADIES: Belinda Ostini - 650 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 31 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 73

Golf - Saturday 12th March 2022

 The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford + 2BBB team.

We had 137 starters (no carts allowed) with 10 visitors from The Spring, Barnwell Park, Northbridge, Beverley Park, Kooindah Waters, Mangrove Mountain, Wyong and Lynwood.

SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

A GRADE: 

WINNER: Marcus Hams - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Paul R Smith - 38 points on a countback

3RD: Michael Sissons - 38 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Dan Bosley - 32 

B GRADE:

WINNER: Daniel Rogers - 49 points

RUNNER UP: Brett Davies  - 39 points

3RD: Marilyn Carmichael - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Nicholas Massa - 210 cms

12TH HOLE: Gavin Drennan - 300 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 32 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 75

WINNER: 

Golf - Friday 11th March 2022

 

Golfers this afternoon at the 18th green - trying to find their ball in the rough

Good luck with that!

More sunshine today - how good was that! 

We were able to get a competition happening today with no carts allowed. 

Saturday and Sunday there will be competitions but no carts allowed.

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

We had 69 starters with 1 visitor from Everglades.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Tony Van Der Kolk - 38 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Paul Buffy - 38 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Tony Van Der Kolk - 38 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Robert Schulz - 35 points

RUNNER UP: Trevor Harrison - 32 points

NO NEAREST THE PINS.

BALLS WENT TO: 30 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 73

Golf - Thursday 10th March 2022

 Unfortunately the course was CLOSED again today. Obviously it was still too wet to get players out there.

Tomorrow is more promising with another forecast for a fine weather day with possible showers. Today’s sunshine and light winds would have been helpful in drying out the course

The course is currently open for tomorrow but no carts will be allowed on the course.

The rough will be very rough until the staff have a chance to get their mowers out there.

Happy golfing to those willing to give it a go.

Golf - Wednesday 9th March 2022

 

All is green and peaceful on the Village Green today - blue skies and sunshine at Gosford.

Bates/Buttsworth golf group are enjoying golf and sunshine at Shepparton today

A mere 28 degrees.

We had a look in at the golf course today and it looked good at a distance. No doubt it is still wet underfoot. Tomorrow is a promising good weather day and we also had some wind to help dry the course out today.

The Scramble has been rescheduled from this Saturday until Saturday 26th March. 

Hopefully we will not get much more heavy rain and we can all get back on the course again.

At this stage the course is open for tomorrow but wear your mud boots.

Golf - Tuesday 8th March 2022

The Bates/Buttsworth golfers are having a great time enjoying the sunshine at Bendigo - on to Shepparton tomorrow for more good weather. 

What is the blue stuff?….

Meanwhile at Gosford…..

 As anticipated,  the course WAS  closed today after more predicted rainfall.

It will not come as any surprise to find the course will be closed tomorrow. 

The weather is supposed to improve tomorrow and I hope it includes some wind to help to dry out the course.

I am getting a good response from people wanting agave plants - so if any members are wanting any you should let me know before they get picked over.

The ladies have cleaned out their locker room after the recent flooding - a broken pipe at the wash basins.

F-Troop Monday 7th March 2022.

 

F-Troop Morning Tea - Kevin O’Brien, Peter Martin, Duncan Dyer, Nigel Asken, Trevor Harrison, Ron Gowing, Paul Smith, Don Nicholls, (John Hollebon, Frank Potter,Jan Martin, Sam Knox)

Soil replaced at the rock wall garden after a wash out.

Agave plants removed from Racecourse Road fence line. This was to make way for the new council cycleway. There are too many plants re re-home on the course so if anyone wants some for their gardens let me know. The sizes range from mature, large, medium, small and baby size. (The cost a bomb to buy them from a nursery)

Luckily the rain held off this morning which allowed us to get our 3 hours in without being washed out.

On hand we had Sam Knox, Duncan Dyer, Trevor Harrison, Kevin O’Brien, Frank Potter, Nigel Asken, Peter Martin, Don Nicholls, John Hollebon, Ron Gowing, Paul Smith and Jan Martin.

The course was super wet so we all worked up around the clubhouse doing various tasks cleaning up after the rain.

Projects worked on today was a big clean up behind the clubhouse, hedge maintenance, rubbish pick up around the clubhouse, tidy up of the stone wall garden at the back of the men’s 10th tee, tidy up of the paths in front of the clubhouse, putting green area, 1st and 10th tees, wedding garden and practice nets, removal of all of the agave plants planted along the Racecourse Road fence line in preparation for the council to work on the bike path, a start made on dead heading the roses at the practice green.

Morning tea of fresh sandwiches was much appreciated by all.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Golf - Monday 7th March 2022

 The course was closed today due to the state of the course. 

Even though we did not have any rain earlier in the day the course was far too wet for any golf action.

The Ladies Room was also flooded overnight and has suffered water damage.

The course has also been closed for tomorrow as we have received more rain this afternoon (raining heavily as I write this)

The forecast for Wednesday looks better but it may be too late for the course to recover as there will be more rain tomorrow.

The next course inspection will be Wednesday morning at 5.00am

Golf - Sunday 6th March 2022

 We had over 4 inches of rain at our place overnight and after this morning’s deluge. We are not far from the Golf Course so I think it would have been a similar event there.

We did have a drive by this afternoon about 5.30 pm and surprisingly it did not look too bad looking in from Racecourse Road. Obviously it was very wet but not as flooded looking as I would have expected so drainage is happening. 

It was enough rain for the Vets to call off their golf tomorrow.

Sure enough more rain is forecast for tomorrow and Tuesday - the rain bomb continues.

We can only live in hope that the rain bomb will eventually dwindle and sunshine and some wind will save our course - allowing us back on the village green.

Golf - Saturday 5th March 2022

 It was great to see some sunshine and a bit of wind today and so far - no rain.

It will help to get some drainage happening and a step closer to getting back on the course.

Unfortunately more rain is predicted so we have a wait and see situation for golf opportunities next week.

Gosford golfers at Mandalay - Friday 4th March 2022

 

Once again the Bates/Buttsworth group are enjoying blue skies and sunshine - playing on a warm humid day and loving it at Mandalay.

Boys on Tour -Tuncurry - Friday 4th March 2022

 

Scott Salter - a great Hole in One at Tuncurry

Up here at Tuncurry and Scott Salter has just had his first ever hole in one! 206m par 3, hit a beautiful 3 iron that had one bounce and went in! 

Dan Snelson

Gosford Golf Club - course update - Friday 4th March 2022

 Gosford Golf Course is closed due to recent bad weather: Advising all members and guests that our course is closed over the weekend, and the next inspection will be Monday at 5am. We will post an update then.

 

Our junior 9-hole comp will now start the Sunday after on Sunday 13 March 2022. Our pro-shop will be in touch with the juniors booked in to reschedule.

 

For all other members the pro-shop will be open from 9am-3pm Saturday and Sunday; if you need to call the pro-shop the number is 02 4337 3333.

 

The clubhouse will be on reduced trading over the weekend. 

The Clubhouse is open for dinner tonight for the usual Member’s Draw and raffles.

 

Please email all clubhouse enquiries to admin@gosfordgolf.com.au  and all golf enquiries to golf@gosfordgolf.com.au; it will be checked over the weekend.

Golf - Thursday 3rd March 2022

 

The Bates and Buttsworth group are really rubbing it in today - enjoying golf in sunshine and 28 degrees.

Yes - a bit of envy happening here 

Meanwhile at Gosford……

A bright moment on my balcony today between the showers.

It was not surprising at all to find the course closed today - we have had non stop showers which is making it impossible for the course to drain and dry out sufficiently to allow play on the course.

The course is closed again tomorrow following similar forecasts.

At this point the weekends are still open so you will need to get an update from the Pro Shop regarding the state of the course before attempting to play.

Ps. If you are bored tomorrow and want to have a chance at winning the Member’s draw (now over $1,700) attend the club between 5.30pm and 7.30 pm - you need to be there to win. There are also seafood/meat raffles following the Members draw. 

Have dinner there to complete your evening - last week I tried the pumpkin soup and it was to die for. Hannah is our new chef and is producing a good choice of meals. See you there!

Golf - Wednesday 2nd March 2022

Some photos from the Bates/Buttsworth golfing tour who wisely chose to go south to the dry country where they are enjoying sunshine and 31 degrees. 

Meanwhile at Gosford……..

 Yes! The big wet has continued with more to follow according to the forecast. 

Our course is drenched along with many of the other courses on the coast and eastern seaboard.

We will just have to hang in with great hope for improved weather.