Golf - Friday 31st July 2026

 

 

Winners at Murwillumbah this week - David Small, Fraser Bates, Lyn Bates, Sam Knox, Kay Baillie, Carolyn Buttsworth, Geraldine Turner and Steve Turner.

Meanwhile at Pottsville Golf Course…..

A 9 hole privately owned public course that is exquisitely designed with magnificent trees, shrubs, statues and beautifully cared fairways and greens. It is a tricky course - far too hard for me. If you can hit a strong accurate shot you will love this course. It is worth it for the experience.

Robot mower has taken itself back into its charging station after its mowing program was finished

My favourite bronze statue at the 3rd hole Pottsville (0ne of about 6 statues)

Meanwhile at Gosford…..

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

We had 101 starters with 2 visitors from Armidale and Mangrove Mountain.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Clyde Cruickshanks - 40 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Paul Brennan - 40 points

3RD: Jack Tabone - 38 points on a countback

B GRADE:

WINNER: Mark Cecil -37 points

RUNNER UP: Jonathan Ellis - 33 points

3RD: Annette Woodley - 32 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Nat O’Shea 

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points

Golf - Thursday 30th July 2026

 Hello from beautiful  Murwillumbah ! 

We had great weather today for our last serious Vets Golf Day. 

We had mixed results but overall we had a good day. Results will be available after tomorrow’s golf.

Results will be available tomorrow.

Meanwhile at Gosford…..

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

We had 19 starters

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Dawn Tromp - Plus 7

RUNNER UP: Lyn Cruickshanks - Plus 5

BALLS WENT TO: Plus 5

Golf - Wednesday 29th July 2026

 The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford.

Black Tee Challenge.

We had 157 starters with 7 visitors Tumbarumba, Wyong, Mangrove Mountain, Camden, Coolangatta/Tweed and Breakers.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Grant Wilson - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Mark Faulkner - 37 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER:  Grant Wilson - 35

B GRADE:

WINNER: John Strong - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Clyde Cruickshanks - 38 points

C GRADE:

WINNER: Joel Florido - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Bruce Hampson - 37 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Chris Myers -250 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 32 points on a countback

Golf - Tuesday 28th July 2026

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Allison Guthrie, Pam Witt - Plus 80 Winners today with Kim Cardiff

Dawn Tromp, Christine Drakeford, Vickie Foster and Lyn Cruickshanks 

Winners of the 70-79 years

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Sue Waugh - Winner of 0-69 years with Kim Cardiff

80+ Players today

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

LADIES  AGE 0-69 

We had 11 starters.

WINNER: Sue Waugh - 31 points

RUNNER UP: Cathy McGowen - 30 points

3RD: Liz Spitty - 28 points on a countback

BALLS WENT TO: 31 points

LADIES AGE 70-79 

We had 19 starters.

WINNER: Dawn Tromp - 35 points

RUNNER UP: Lyn Cruickshanks - 36 points on a countback

3RD: Vicki Foster - 36 points

4TH: Christine Drakeford - 35 points

5TH: Laurelle Freeman - 34 points on a countback

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points

LADIES - 80 + 

WINNER: Pam Witt - 33

RUNNER UP: Allison Guthrie - 31 on a countback

3RD: Kath Payn -31 points

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points

Golf - Monday 27th July 2026

 

Hello from beautiful Murwillumbah!

We were lucky enough to get a beautiful weather for our first day of golf. The course was in really good condition considering the amount of rain that this area has got.  The lower areas of the course were still muddy but in general it was very playable. The greens are tricky   Fairways great. 

Meanwhile in Gosford…….

There was no competition golf on today however the Ladies Division 1 Knockout Final was on today :

Golf - Sunday 26th July 2026 - 1ST ROUND OF THE TEAM SERIES

Winners today with Sponsor Ron Puiatti 

 The Golf Event of the day was the 1st Round of the Team Series + Men’s Single Stableford and Ladies Single Stableford + Medley Single Stableford.

RESULTS:

MIXE$ TEAM SERIES ROUND 1 RESULTS:

We had 32 starters

WINNER: Lex De Bock, Kelly De Bock, Dean Wallace and Alisha Hams - 104 points

MENS SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 16 starters

WINNER: Walter Loschi - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Wal Robertson - 780 cms

LADIES SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 16 starters

WINNER: Kelly De Bock - 41 points

MEDLEY SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 29 starters.

WINNER: Adam Parkhouse - 36 points

RUNNER UP: Guy Fletcher - 34 points on a countback

3RD: Anthony McPhie - 34 points on a countback

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points

MIXED TEAM SERIES ROUND 1 RESULTS:

1ST: Lex De Bock, Kelly De Bock Dean Wallace and Alisha Hams - 104 points

2ND: Jack Dicker, Helen Broadbent, Clyde Cruickshanks and Lyn Cruickshanks - 96 points

3RD: George Foster, Vicki Foster, Ron Puiatti and Lyn Puiatti - 95 points

4TH: Shannon Woodley, Annette Woodley, Marcus Hams and Soo-Young Hams - 92 points

5TH: Phillip Wilson, Kim Cardiff, Walter Loschi and Sue Waugh - 91 points

6TH: Robert Parry, Barbara Frost, Terry Connor and Helen Potter - 88 points

7TH: Rhonda Robertson, Wal Robertson, Sandra Coyle and Terry Coyle - 86 points

8TH: Brett Margin, Leonie Margin, Garry Fitch and Fiona Wales - 83 points

Golf - Saturday 25th July 2026

Hello from beautiful Murwillumbah! The weather has improved and we are enjoying some good sunshine. 

Hopefully we see good weather for the week of golf.

Meanwhile at Gosford……

 The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford.

We had 162 starters with 6 visitors from Finlay, Coolangatta/Tweed, The Ridge, Hawks Nest, Bathurst and Jindera.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: John Buckley - 37 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Brad Dunn - 37 points on a countback

3RD: Peter Lack - 37 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Troy Stevens -34

B GRADE:

WINNER: Tom Kerslake - 37 points

RUNNER UP: Aiden Mackay - 36 points

3RD: Trevor Andrews - 35 points

C GRADE: 

WINNER: Brad Da Silva - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Paul Smith - 38 points

3RD: Garry Jones - 36 points

NO NEAREST THE PINS.

BALLS WENT TO: 32 points on a countback

Golf - Friday 24th July 2026

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

We had 85 starters 

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER:  Dylan Evans - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Dave Scifleet - 38 points

GROSS WINNER: Dave Scifleet - 31 points

RUNNER UP: Dylan Evans - 38 points 

B GRADE: 

WINNER: Cathy McGowen - 33 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Ted Jones - 33points

NEAREST THE PINS: 

5TH HOLE: Blair Glass - 57 cms

8TH HOLE: Carl Mottram - 300 cms

12TH HOLE: Daniel Wilson - 159 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points on a countback

The Late Mick Grant

 It is with great sadness that I tell you of the loss of Mick Grant who passed away suddenly this week. 

Mick is a long time Gosford  Golf Club Member and also was a Member of F-Troop.

Mick has been battling cancer in recent years so his loss will be sadly felt by all who knew him. 

Our deepest sympathy to his family.

Funeral arrangements will be published when available.

Rest in peace Mick! 

Golf - Thursday 23rd July 2026

 

Liz Spitty and Sandy Whitehill - Winners today

Birthday girls Sandra Coyle, Bev Adams and Liz Spitty

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

All carts and trikes were allowed on the course.

RESULTS:

LADIES SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 30 starters.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Rhonda Robertson - 36 points

RUNNER UP: Liz Spitty - 35 points

3RD: Sandy Whitehill - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

11TH HOLE: Christine Drakeford

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points

LADIES 9 HOLE SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 4 starters.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Neridah Taylor - 13 points

Golf - Wednesday 22nd July 2026

 The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford.

All carts were allowed on the course.

We had 132 starters with 3 visitors from The Springs, Toukley and Future Golf .

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Stephen Mann - 34 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Allan Keith - 34 points on a countback

3RD: Michael Crookes - 34 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Neil Mulvaney - 29

B GRADE:

WINNER: Neil Mulvaney - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Joseph Keplinger - 38 points

3RD: Lindsay Freeman - 37 points

C GRADE:

WINNER: Joel Florido - 36 points

RUNNER UP: Trevor Harrison - 34 points on a countback

3RD: Steve Currie - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS: 

8TH HOLE: James McPhie -180 cms

12TH HOLE: Bill Ballard - 185 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points

Golf - Tuesday 21st July 2026

 

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

All carts were allowed on the course and I understand some good sunshine was there to help the course dry out.

RESULTS:

LADIES SINGLE STROKE RESULTS:

We had 44 starters with 2 visitors from Shelly Beach and Royal Hobart.

A GRADE:

WINNER: Robyn Krahe - 69 Nett

SCRATCH WINNER: Soo-Young Hams - 80

B GRADE: 

WINNER: Judy Ruitenberg - 74 Nett

SCRATCH WINNER: Judy Ruitenberg - 100

C GRADE

WINNER: Denise Barr - 75 Nett

SCRATCH WINNER: Denise Barr - 110

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Gayna Phillips -110 cms

11TH HOLE: Di Thomlinson 

BALLS WENT TO: 75 Nett on a countback

LADIES 9 HOLE SINGLE STABLEFORD:

We had 6 starters

OVER THE FIELD: 

WINNER: Pam Roberts - 20 points

Golf - Monday 20th July 2026

Ballina Golf Course - closed today after heavy rain affecting the course  - the Vets Week of Golf was cancelled due to the state of the course -  in particular the use of carts on the course.

The course looked good when we visited today - the fairways and greens looked good but we appreciate that carts can cause a lot of damage to a perfect course. 

We are at Ballina for a week and are finding that nearby courses also have the same problems. We are hoping to get a game in before we got to the week of Vets golf at Murwillumbah.

Meanwhile at Gosford….

The weather has improved. Club carts only were allowed on today but tomorrow all carts including Members carts will be allowed on for the Ladies Competition.

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

Golf Club Carts only were allowed on the course.

We had 21 starters with 3 visitors from NSW  and Everglades.

RESULTS:

WINNER: Adrian Deans - 35 points on a countback

NO NEAREST THE PINS.

BALLS WENT TO : 32 points on a countback

 

Golf - Sunday 19th July 2026

 Hello from beautiful, wet and cold Ballina. As predicted the weather is not good and golf will be a non event tomorrow.

Meanwhile at Gosford the weather has improved….

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

No carts or trikes were allowed on the course.

We had 33 starters with 4 visitors from Coolamatong Snowy Mountains, Everglades and Links Shell Cove.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Eddie O’Shea - 44 points

RUNNER UP: Riley McPhiie - 40 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE: Soo-Young Hams 

8TH HOLE: Soo-Young Hams 

12TH HOLE: Marcus Hams 

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points

Golf - Saturday 18th July 2026

 The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford.

All carts were not allowed on the course today.

We had 101 starters with 4 visitors from Wyong, Royal Hobart, Future Golf and Breakers.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Greg Preston - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Sam Flick - 39 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Lucas Binns - 37

B GRADE:

WINNER: Duane Winslade - 37 points

RUNNER UP: Ken Kirwood - 34 points on a countback

C GRADE:

WINNER: Josh Brannan - 36 points

RUNNER UP: Blake Bunyan - 34 points

NO NEAREST THE PINS:

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points on a countback

Golf - Friday 17th July 2026

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

No carts or trikes were allowed on the course.

We had 20 starters with 1 visitor from Future Golf.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Carl Mottram - 42 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Scott Boden 

12TH HOLE: Bruce Hampson

BALLS WENT TO: 42 points

Golf - Thursday 16th July 2026

 The rain has returned and there was no competition golf today.

Golf - Wednesday 15th July 2026

 The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford.

All carts and trikes were allowed on the course today.

We had 161 starters with 2 visitors from Wyong andMacquarie Links International.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Tashi Thapa - 36 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Zane Medlin - 35 points on a countback

3RD: Matthew Friend - 35 points on a countback

4TH: Frank Potter - 35 points

GROSS WINNER: Zane Medlin - 31Points

B GRADE:

WINNER: Greg Harrison - 36 points 

RUNNER UP: Nicholas Lulham - 35 points on a countback

3RD: Brax Volarik - 35 points on a countback

4TH: Joseph Keplinger - 35 points 

C GRADE:

WINNER: Joel Florido - 36 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Eddie O’Shea - 36 points

3RD: Ian Skinner - 35 points

4TH:  Garry Buggy - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: James McPhie 

BALLS WENT TO: 32 points on a countback

Golf - Tuesday 14th July 2026

 

Kathy Conn (3rd ) and Geraldine Turner (1st) presented by Vicki Foster

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

Carts including Members carts were allowed on the course.

We had 37 starters 

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Geraldine Turner - 36 points

RUNNER UP: Soo-Young Hams - 35 points

3RD: Kathy Conn - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Mona Maher -420 cms

11TH HOLE: Sandra Coyle - 335 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 32 points on a countback

LADIES 9 HOLE SINGLE STABLEFORD RESULTS:

We had 7 starters.

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Judy Ruitenberg 16 points

F-Troop - Monday 13TH July 2026

 

F-Troop Morning Tea - Rob Benson, Kevin O’Brien, Don Nicholls, Duncan Dyer, Cathy McGowen, Laurelle Freeman, John Hincksman, Trevor Harrison (Sam Knox, Lyn Bates, Jan Martin)

New parking lines at the back carpark.

Gardens at the front of the clubhouse weeded, trimmed and mulched

We had a cool, crisp start to our morning but the sunshine was lovely.

We had 10 volunteers today which was good for school holidays. We welcomed Cathy McGowen to the fold today and we are looking forward to sharing her horticultural skills with us. 

Projects worked on today were cutting up trees in preparation of splitting; moving mulch to the front gardens; repainting the parking lines in the back car park; loose timber and rubbish pick up around the course; weeding and maintaining the Ladies Garden at the 2nd Tee; weeding, trimming and mulching gardens at the front of the clubhouse; blowing the paths in front of the clubhouse.

Morning Tea of fresh sandwiches was enjoyed by all in the sunshine after a productive day.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 

Golf - Monday 13TH July 2026

Some nice photos of the course taken on Sunday by Bob Thomas

The Pelicans were back

There was no competition golf today due to insufficient players.

Club carts only were allowed on the course.

Tomorrow carts will be on including Members carts.

Golf - Sunday 12th July 2026

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

No carts or trikes were allowed on the course.

We had 36 starters with 4 visitors from Marrickville, Everglades and Future Golf.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Anthony McPhie - 35 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Shannon Woodley - 35 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Soo-Young Hams 

BALLS WENT TO: 31 points on a countback

Golf - Saturday 11th July 2026

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

No Carts or Trikes were allowed on the course.

We had 109 starters with 2 visitors from Breakers and Coffs Harbour.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Tasha Thapa - 39 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Steve Wright - 39 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Eddie Rogers - 31

B GRADE:

WINNER: Jake Jacobsen - 34 points

RUNNER UP: Damien Randall - 32 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Gary Sammons 

12TH HOLE: Graeme Wright 

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points on a countback

2BBB TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: John Jackson and Damien Randall - 48 points

Golf - Friday 10th July 2026

 The Golf Event of the day was a Medley Single Stableford

No carts or trikes are allowed on the course,

We had 53 starters with 2 visitors from Future Golf and Everglades.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Tasha Tapa - 39 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Troy Stevens - 38

B GRADE:

WINNER: Guy Fletcher - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Mark Turner 

12TH HOLE: Cathy McGowen 

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points on a countback

Golf - Thursday 9th July 2026

 There was no competition golf today.

No carts or trikes allowed on the course due to continuing showers.

Golf - Wednesday 8th July 2026

 The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford.

No Carts or Trikes were allowed on the course.

We had 62 starters.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Scott Boden - 37 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Daniel Rogers - 29 on a countback

B GRADE:

WINNER: Steve Currie - 31 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Mark Turner 

BALLS WENT TO: 32 points on a countback

Golf - Tuesday 7th July 2026

 Continuing showers have caused havoc on our course with no carts or trikes allowed on the course. 

There was no competition Ladies Golf today.

F- Troop - Monday 6th July 2026

 

A wet start to our day today. Under cover in the car shed were Rob Benson, Duncan Dyer, Sam Knox, Trevor Harrison and Don Nicholls at 7.00 am.

No Carts or heavy vehicles were allowed out on the course today so our planned F-Troop work had to be abandoned except for garden work that could be done in front of the Clubhouse.

On hand we had 6 volunteers - Rob Benson, Duncan Dyer, Sam Knox, Trevor Harrison, Don Nicholls and Jan Martin. Others had sensibly had better offers. 

I was the only one who could work today as my program was to prune the roses and weed the gardens at the front of the clubhouse. Other projects are going to be put on hold until the course dries out sufficiently for us to get our carts and heavy vehicles out on the course. Sam Knox was able to co-ordinate with arborists regarding tree maintenance. Our wood sales have been completed for the year with more work to be done to prepare more wood supplies for next year.

Morning tea was a non-event with the exception of Trevor Harrison joining me for a coffee during showers.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Golf - Monday 6th July 2026

 The Course was very wet today - no competition golf

Golf - Sunday 5th July 2026

 

The pelican is back - is that a sign this is going to be the future Gosford waterfront? 

My thanks to Bob Thomas for this photo 

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

Club Carts only allowed on the course,

We had 39 starters with 9 visitors from Future Golf, Toukley, Richmond, The SGA, Mangrove Mountain, and Breakers.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Mitch Clay - 37 points

RUNNER UP: Mat Sainsbury - 36 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Marcus Hams 

12TH HOLE: Soo-Young Hams 

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points on a countback

Golf - Saturday 4th July 2026

 The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford.

Club owned carts only allowed on the course.

We had 130 starters with 8 visitors from Breakers, Safety Beach, Future Golf, Horizons and Toukley. 

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Michael Paterson - 36 points

RUNNER UP: Darren Bateman - 35 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Robbie Whyte - 34

B GRADE:

WINNER: Stephen Gregory - 36 points

RUNNER UP: Arnie Maini - 35 points

C GRADE:

WINNER: Jeff Howells - 36 points

RUNNER UP: Blake Bunyan - 34 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Tony Callaghan 

BALLS WENT TO: 32 points on a countback

Golf Thursday 2nd July 2026

 No competition golf today due to wet weather

Golf - Friday 3rd July 2026

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

Club carts only allowed on the course.

We had 81 starters 

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Brian Hardgrave - 37 points

RUNNER UP: Greg Mackay - 36 points on a countback

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Peter Miller - 30 on a countback

B GRADE:

WINNER: Cathy McGowen - 34 points

RUNNER UP: Annette Woodley - 31 points

NO NEAREST THE PINS.

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points

Golf - Wednesday 1st July 2026

 The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford.

Only Club owned carts were allowed on the course.

We had 124 starters with 1 visitor from Toukley.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Daniel Webster - 36 points 

RUNNER UP: Grant Wilson - 35 points on a countback

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Grant Wilson - 31 on a countback

B GRADE:

WINNER: Greg Thompson - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Dave Scott - 38 points

C GRADE: 

WINNER: Steve James - 35 points

RUNNER UP: Geoffrey Pook - 33 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS: 

8TH HOLE: Tom Kerslake 

12TH HOLE: Gary Sammons 

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points on a countback