Golf - Tuesday 28th February 2023

 

Today’s winners - Rhonda Robertson, Vicki Foster, Sandy Laybutt, Judy Ruitenberg and Denise Barr

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

We had 66 starters.

RESULTS:

A GRADE: 

WINNER: Vicki Foster - 37 points

RUNNER UP: Rhonda Robertson - 36 points

3RD: Marilyn Carmichael - 35 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Denise Barr - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Sandy Laybutt - 37 points

3RD: Judy Ruitenberg - 33 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Ruth Ireland - 14 mts

8TH HOLE: Denise Bentlin - 1380 cms

12TH HOLE: Lorraine Bignall - 2100 cms

14TH HOLE: Suellen Wills 

BALLS WENT TO: 31 points on a countback

WOMENS SR: 73

F-Troop - Monday 27th February 2023

 

F-Troop Morning Tea - Rob Benson, Trevor Harrison, Steve Robinson, Kevin O’Brien, Ron Gowing, Don Nicholls, Dave Scifleet (Bev Way, John Hollebon and Jan Martin)

We had 10 volunteers for F-Troop today which was really good because 3 of our members had a better offer playing the Nelson Bay Golf Tour.

On hand we had Trevor Harrison, Kevin O’Brien, Dave Scifleet, Rob Benson, Don Nicholls, John Hollebon, Ron Gowing, Steve Robinson, Bev Way and Jan Martin.

Projects worked on today were Loose Timber and Rubbish Pick up around the course, Firewood preparation, Tidy up of the car parks and underneath the clubhouse, clean up of the paths from the clubhouse to the 1st and 10th tees, practice nets and putting practice area, hedge maintenance, tidy up at the 18th Camellia Way and gardens there, cleaning of the bush toilets and trimming of the gardens there, weeding and tidy up of the BBQ area including the water feature, dead heading of Agapanthus, watering the gardens at the Bike garden and Ladies 9th tee garden, cleaning the steps at the 3rd Ladies Tee, weeding the gardens at the Ladies 3rd Tee, tidy up of the 6th tranquility garden.

It was a very humid day so we appreciated our morning tea of fresh sandwiches and rolls.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Golf - Monday 27th February 2023

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

We had 22 starters with 5 visitors from NTPGC, Toronto and Everglades.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Neville Franks (Toronto) - 37 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Grace Ge - 37 points on a countback

NO NEAREST THE PINS.

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 73

Senior Pennants Results - Sunday 26th February 2023

 

We played Shelly Beach at Wyong today and the course was in great condition.

 

Our A grade did well against a strong Shelly team but went down 4/2. 

B grade were playing to stay at the top of the table and had a great win 3/1 with Dean and Brett hanging in to win 1 up on the last hole.

 C grade was the match of the day with George Lee stepping up at the last minute. George was keen and he wanted to play number 1 and after 3 holes was 2 up against Shelly’s gun player.  He went to 3 up after 6, back to square after 9 before he was down 2 after 12. He finished vey strong though to square his match and C Grade won 3 ½ to ½. Well done George and all our players.

 

Two games to go and were traveling along nicely.

 

Bob Thomas, Captain.

Golf - Sunday 26th February 2023

 The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford for Men and Women + 2BBB Team.

RESULTS:

MENS SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 49 starters with 1 visitor from the Vintage.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: David James (The Vintage) - 42 points

RUNNER UP: Justin Moore - 41 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Col Matterson - 800 cms

12TH HOLE: Peter Burke - 740 cms 

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 18 starters.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Mona Maher - 40 points

NO NEAREST THE PINS.

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points on a countback

WOMENS SR: 73

2BBB TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Mona Maher and Soo-Young Hams - 48 points

Golf - Saturday 25th February 2023

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

RESULTS:

SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 191 starters with 6 visitors from NTPGC, Mount Coolum, Moore Park, Pymble, Kooindah Waters and Dunheved.

A GRADE:

WINNER: Bob Thomas - 37 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Robbie Whyte - 37 points on a countback

3RD: Steve Robinson - 37 points on a countback

GROSS WINNER: Dan Bosley - 33 points on a countback

B GRADE:

WINNER: Mitchell Gardner - 42 points

RUNNER UP: Norman Parker - 38 points on a countback

3RD: Steve Wright - 38 points on a countback

C GRADE:

WINNER: Brian George - 41 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Rob Longhurst - 41 points

3RD: Jock Ngata - 38 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Steve Robinson - 264 cms

12TH HOLE: Ryan Morgan - 500 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points on a countback

MENS SR: 65/71

WOMENS SR: 76

2BBB TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Steve Wright and Norman Parker - 76 points

RUNNERS UP: Matthew Colbran and Rob Longhurst - 75 points on a countback

Golf - Friday 24th February 2023

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

We had 110 starters with 3 visitors from Shelly Beach, Kooindah Waters and Kareela.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Steve Robinson - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Darren Bateman - 37 points

3RD: Grant Pride - 36 points on a countback

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Matt Snelson - 34 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Damien Molloy - 42 points

RUNNER UP: Phillip Baker - 37 points

3RD: Enn Karm - 36 points on a countback

C GRADE:

WINNER: John Richards - 39 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Annette Woodley - 39 points

3RD: Alan Kennedy - 36 points 

NEAREST THE PINS: 

5TH HOLE: Daniel Webster - 194 cms

12TH HOLE: Allan Keith - 435 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 73

Golf - Thursday 23rd February 2023

 The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford 

We had 29 starters.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Marilyn Carmichael - 35 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Rhonda Robertson - 35 points on a countback

3RD: Virginia Puglisi - 35 points

NO NEAREST THE PINS.

BALLS WENT TO: 30 points

WOMENS SR: 73

Golf - Wednesday 22nd February 2023

 We had a lot of rain overnight, followed by continuing showers so there was no golf competition today

Golf - Tuesday 21st February 2023

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

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

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Soo-Young Hams - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Lyn Bates - 36 points

3RD: Sue Scobie - 35 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Cheryl Davison - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Kay Baillie - 36 points

3RD: Denise Barr - 32 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Soo-Young Hams

8TH HOLE: Cheryl Davison

12TH HOLE: Soo-Young Hams 

14TH HOLE: Marilyn Carmichael

BALLS WENT TO: 31 points on a countback

WOMENS SR: 73

Golf - Monday 20th February 2023

 Hello from beautiful Gosford.

We did not have any competition golf today.

Rain is forecast for tomorrow - hopefully after golf.

Seniors Pennants Results - Sunday 19th February 2023

This week we played a strong Wyong team at Mangrove Mountain. The course was in good condition given the thunderstorm that hit the area on Saturday night.

 

Mangrove is a difficult course to master and our C grade did an exceptional job winning 4 nil. They were a very happy team when they came into the clubhouse and I believe that this win will give them the confidence to finish the year of very well.

 

Our A grade were beaten in a very close contest 3 ½ to 2 ½ and B grade suffered their first loss 3/1 going down in two games on the last hole.

 

On to Wyong next week to play Shelly Beach and this result could decide the B grade pennant.

 

Bob Thomas - Captain

Golf - Sunday 19th February 2023

 Hello from beautiful Gundagai -  we are on our way home from a great couple of weeks of golf at the Mornington Peninsula and Barwon Heads which have some magnificent golf courses that we have enjoyed in good weather overall. Our thanks to Fraser Bates for some excellent organising staying at very convenient accommodation. We had a wonderful two weeks + away and are heading back to reality tomorrow.

Meanwhile at Gosford…..

Mark Stimpson - Hole- in- One on the 12th Hole

With Clyde Cruickshanks

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

RESULTS: 

HOLE-IN-ONE: CONGRATULATIONS TO MARK STIMPSON FOR A HOLE IN ONE ON THE 12TH  HOLE. 

MEDLEY SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS :

We had 53 starters with 11 visitors from Toukley, Massey Park, Shelly Beach, Wyong, The Vintage, Everglades, Massey Park and New Brighton.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Adam Brennan - 46 points

RUNNER UP: Matthew Hannan - 45 points

3RD: Jack Angel - 39 points

EAGLES NEST 12TH HOLE: Mark Stimpson - $3.00

HOLE IN ONE 12TH HOLE: Mark Stimpson

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: James Cross - 110 cms

12TH HOLE: Mark Stimpson - Hole-in-one

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 73

TEAM SPLIT SIXES RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNERS: Peter Burke, Adam Brennan, John Karakizos and Garry Frost - 85 points

Golf - Saturday 18th February 2023

 

Torquay Golf Course Resort

Winners today - Wally Robertson and Jan Martin

We had a great day at Torquay Golf Course today. It was a cool morning that did warm up to a comfortable day. We loved the course that had some really good run but unfortunately took us to places we did not want to be. It was a very enjoyable day. Wally and I had a good day coming in winners. We were very welcomed by the club as visitors with the Club Captain giving us a special welcome and announced our visitors presentation along with the club presentation. We were also given complimentary hot chips at the end of the competition which was appreciated by us. 

Meanwhile at Gosford….

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford + TEAM 1 x 2 x 3

RESULTS:

SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 174 starters with 5 visitors from GenY, Kooindah Waters, Emajin and Magenta Shores.

A GRADE:

WINNER: Aaron Barrington - 38 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Paul Jefferson - 38 points on a countback

3RD: Brad Burns - 38 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Michael Grant - 44 points

RUNNER UP: Marcus Hams - 41 points

3RD: John Strong - 40 points

C GRADE:

WINNER: Michael Callaghan - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Paul Scholberg - 39 points on a countback

3RD: Lewis Baker - 39 points on a countback

EAGLES NEST 12TH HOLE:

WINNER: Brad Burns - 52 cms - $60.00

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Matthew Thurley - 1100 cms

12TH HOLE: Brad Burns - 52 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points

MENS SR: 65/71

WOMENS SR: 76

Golf- Friday 17th February 2023

 Hello from beautiful Barwon Heads. We had a heat wave - played in 39 degrees but thank heavens there was a high wind to make golf bearable if not convenient at times. Our course was Lonsdale which was a long hard course - but a good experience. We played a 4 ball Ambrose to make it easier for everyone. Our winners today were Bruce Binns, Peter Martin, Kay Baillie and Rhonda Robertson who handled the course well.

Meanwhile at Gosford….

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

RESULTS:

MEDLEY SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 100 starters with 7 visitors from Kareela, NTPGC, Bermagui, Kooindah Waters and Toukley.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Grant Wilson - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Eddie Rogers - 38 points

3RD: Graham Parker - 38 points

4TH: Lee Laing - 38 points on a countback

5TH: Christine Frost - 38 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Peter Clarke - 460 cms

12TH HOLE: Bevan Lydement - 222 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 73

TEAM SPLIT SIXES RESULTS:

WINNERS: Ben Johnson, Grant Wilson, Peter Miller and Shannon Hardgrave - 88 points

Golf - Thursday 16th February 2023

 Hello from beautiful Barwon Heads.  We had a rest day from golf today and spent a great weather day exploring the area. We had a look at Geelong Waterfront Development which was very impressive with a huge mooring area for yachts and boats, a beautiful beach area and Ferris Wheel, a water play area, swimming pool along with picnic areas and restaurants. We had lunch at a nice seafood restaurant, checked out the National Wool Museum, had a drive by of the Geelong Cats Stadium and drove back via 13th beach road which was a very scenic drive.

Meanwhile at Gosford…..

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford + a Ladies 9 Hole Single Stableford.

RESULTS:

LADIES SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 33 starters.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Mona Maher - 37 points

RUNNER UP: Denise Barr - 34 points on a countback

3RD: Cathy McGowen - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Lorraine Bignall 

BALLS WENT TO:/28 points on a countback

WOMENS SR: 73

LADIES 9 HOLE SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 4 starters.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Betty Shields - 16 points on a countback

WOMENS SR: 37.0

Golf - Wednesday 15th February 2023.

 

Hello from beautiful Barwon Heads. Our golf day today was 13th Beach Golf Course. It was a very challenging course especially for the boys who played off the blue markers. It was easier for the girls off the red tees. Our Mens Winner today was Garry Baillie and the Ladies Winner was Geraldine Turner. The Team Winners were Steve Turner, Geraldine Turner, Carolyn Buttsworth and Jan Martin. A great day was had by all.

Meanwhile at Gosford…..

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford - Golden Ball

We had 180 starters with 3 visitors from Everglades, Eastlakes and Kooindah Waters.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Leigh Phillipson - 42 points

RUNNER UP: Michael Cheetham - 41 points on a countback

3RD: Shanon Hardgrave - 41 points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Paul Brennan - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Daniel Webster - 37 points

3RD: Leni Togafau - 36 points

C GRADE:

WINNER: George Lee - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Robert Twible - 38 points on a countback

3RD: Wayne Cardiff - 38 points on a countback

GOLDEN BALL WINNERS:

Paul Beaven - 37 points

Daniel Webster - 37 points

Brett Davies - 37 points

Fred McGlynn - 37 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Ken Wheeler - 116 cms

12TH HOLE: Gary Benterman - 324 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 75

Golf - Tuesday 14th February 2023.

 

Hello from beautiful Barwon Heads.

It was another good weather day here and we enjoyed a day of golf at Curlewis Golf Course. It is a very impressive club with a fabulous clubhouse. 

Meanwhile at Gosford……

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Par + 9 Hole Ladies Single Stableford + Medley Single Stableford.

RESULTS:

LADIES SINGLE PAR RESULTS:

We had 43 starters.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Sheena Asken - Plus 3

RUNNER UP: Michelle Howland - + 2 on a countback

3RD: Kerrie Webb - Plus 2 on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Lorraine Bignall - 415 cms

12TH HOLE: Helen Potter - 1000 cms

14TH HOLE: Janese Parker - 500 cms

BALLS WENT TO: Minus 2 on a countback

WOMENS SR: 73

LADIES 9 HOLE SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 2 starters.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Betty Shields - 18 points

WOMENS SR: 37.0

MEDLEY SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 3 starters.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Michael Reinhard - 32 points

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 73

Golf - Monday 13th February 2023.

 

Hello from beautiful Barwon heads.

We enjoyed a ferry trip from the Mornington Peninsula to Barwon Heads where we are settled for 6 days and ready to play the beautiful golf courses here.

We called into the Barwon Heads Golf Club today to check it out and we were not disappointed. It does live up to its reputation of being the best Golf Course and Clubhouse on the Australian mainland. The course looked magnificent and the clubhouse was all class and history. It was a very impressive clubhouse steeped in history and the one could spend hours looking through all the memorabilia presented in glass cases. It is a private Golf Course and dress rules applied. 

Meanwhile at Gosford……

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

We had 15 starters.

RESULTS: 

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Peter Clarke - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Jackson Parkes - 36 points

NO NEARES5 THE PINS.

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 73

F - Troop - Monday 13th February 2023.

 We had some rainy weather but that did not deter our F-Troopers for turning up to volunteer their time helping to keep our course as good as possible.

The rain did interrupt some of our projects however some did soldier on.

Projects worked on today were tree maintenance between the 10th and 18th, cleaned up around the Pro Shop and the BBQ area, clean up and mulching of the garden at the Practice putting area.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Pennants Results - Sunday 12th February 2023

 Gosford played a very strong Wyong Team at Breakers. 

We had a few players unavailable in A Grade and after a late withdrawal I want to thank Michael Connors who answered a late call and played number 2 and was very competitive against a scratch marker from Wyong. 

Our young gun Conor O’Callaghan also stood up and played Wyong’s number 1. Conor was 1 up going into the back nine and gave his opponent a real scare.

A Grade lost the match 5/1 but with 3 matches to go are still in with a chance to win the pennant.

Our B Grade was again strong and won 3/1 and remain undefeated.

C Grade lost 3/1 but remain in contention with 4 matches to go.

Next week it’s off to the Mountain for a game against Kooindah Waters.

Our Juniors are also going really well and had their second win of the year 5/1.

Bob Thomas - Captain

Golf - Sunday 12th February 2023

 

Rosebud Country Club

Practice putting green

Arthur’s Seat Gondola

Views from Arthur’s Seat on a bad weather day

History of Rosebud Golf Course

Large bunkers guarding the greens

Presentation night at the Rye Hotel following our last game on this side of the Peninsula.

Our last day of golf at the Mornington Peninsula was played at Rosebud Country Club.

The weather was unkind with early showers and a cool windy day. We finished the day dry but cold with our jumpers coming off briefly.

We had a good day with mixed scores depending on how many bunkers we found.

Wally Robertson and Geraldine Turner were out champions today and we celebrated presentation at the Rye Hotel.

Tomorrow we venture on via ferry to Barwon Heads where we continue our golfing tour.

Meanwhile at Gosford…..

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

RESULTS:

MEDLEY SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 29 starters.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Neville Walker - 37 points

RUNNER UP: Matthew Friend -36 points

NEAREST THE PINS: 

12TH HOLE: Mark Stimpson - 510 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 32 points on a countback

MENS SR: 69

WOMENS SR: 73

2BBB TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Daniel Rogers and Jackson Parkes - 45 points