Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Golf - Thursday 7th June 2012

The double rainbow did not work for this morning's golf with more rain arriving overnight and during the morning.  The sun is out again now so there is hope for tomorrow.

The Ladies Knock Out Golf Event was cancelled due to the state of the course and there were insufficient starters for the normal daily competition.

There is sunshine forecast for Friday and Saturday to help to dry out the course and get us back on track.

MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE:
This coming Monday is a Public Holiday.  Due to the small amount of nominations for the Monday Competition the upstairs part of the Clubhouse will be closed. However the Pro Shop will be open all day and will provide refreshments. 

Golf - Wednesday 6th June 2012




After the deluge of last night it is not surprising that there were insufficient players for a men's competition today.

I understand that there were a few brave players that had a social hit so the course could not have been too bad.

I had an early morning inspection of the new garden at the fence line near the 2nd green.  I was surprised to find it intact with no wash away of mulch or soil onto the path.  Full credit to our F-Troopers who installed some water control features to the garden last Monday and the good work certainly paid off.  Well done F-Troopers.

There was a beautiful double rainbow over the hospital this afternoon (photo attached) and I hope that means that we have some better weather on the way.  The high winds will help to dry out the course and hopefully it will be good tomorrow for the first round Ladies 4BBB Knock Out.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

District Pennants Presentation - Saturday 2nd June 2012





Gosford C Grade Pennant's Side received their award at the District Pennant's Presentation Night held at Shelly Beach on Saturday 2nd June 2012.

The Gosford side consisted of Peter Allen, Chris Myers, Lane Russell, Wayne Sneade, Sam Bagala and Dave Wilson.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR C GRADE PENNANTS SIDE ON A VERY SUCCESSFUL YEAR!

Golf - Tuesday 5th June 2012 President Vs Captain Day












I think I can safely say that it was every golfer's highlight today that we got through the day and safely home before the cyclonic rainstorm hit the coast.  It is pouring rain as I write this report so we were indeed very fortunate that the bad weather held off during the daylight hours.

My playing partner for the President's side was Mary Beard and our opposition for the Captain's Side was Lynn Puiatti and Helen Darkes.  The Captain's side won the day but we had a very pleasant day after we defrosted a bit when the day warmed up a little.  Mary & I were good players out of luck for a lot of the game but we did come good with two successive pars which made our day and Helen won nearest the pin on the 14th which was a good highlight.

The Golf Event of the day was Ladies President Vs Captains Day "Pinehurst".

We had 67 starters with one visitor from USA.

RESULTS:


CAPTAIN'S SIDE DEFEATED THE PRESIDENT'S SIDE 13/4


PRESIDENTS SIDE:


WINNERS:  Anne Burke and Joyce Bosley - 72  1/2 points

RUNNERS UP:  Robyn Johnston & Lynda Hartley - 73 points

3RD:  Rhonda Robertson & Doreen Vines - 74 1/2 points

CAPTAINS SIDE:


WINNERS:  Susan Bourne & Glennis English - 68 1/2 points

RUNNERS UP:  Mary Ellis & Sue Hutton - 72 points on a countback

3RD:  Chris Cayley and Anne Forrester - 72 points

NEAREST THE PINS;


8TH HOLE:


DIV 1 :  Leonie Casey

DIV 2:  Not won

DIV 3:  Not won

14TH HOLE:  


DIV 1:  Sue Hutton

DIV 2:  Helen Darkes

DIV 3:  Not won

BALLS WENT TO:  75 nett

NO HANDICAPPING TODAY


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me:  Jan Martin and Mary Beard had two pars in a row and Mary won the raffle; Helen Darkes won nearest the pin on the 14th; Rhonda Robertson and Doreen Vines had a birdie; Robyn Johnston & Lynda Hartley won for the President's side; Margaret Davidson & Doris Morris halved their game with their opposition; Cheryl Davison sank a 20 foot putt on the 18th; Sue Hutton hit some good drives and she and Mary Ellis won for the Captains side; Joyce Bosley putted well; Joyce Bosley & Michelle Kennett got good support from Anne Burke and Debbie Grinham; Chris Cayley & Anne Forrester had some good pars; in general everyone's highlight was fine weather.




Sunday, June 3, 2012

F-Troop - Monday 4th June 2012













Photo taken at Crosby Nr Liverpool UK 


We had a very productive day a F-Troop this morning in spite of the bad weather of the previous few days.

We were lucky enough to have some nice sunshine to work in however we could not take heavy machinery out on the course because it was so wet.

We had eleven troopers that were not put off with the wet weather of yesterday.  Martin Gallagher, Duncan Dyer, Geoff Bridge, Bruce White, Trevor Harrison, Richard Casey, Rob Benson, Peter Martin, Di Beechey, Anne Burgess and Jan Martin reported for duty and managed to get some good tasks done.

The tree gang of Martin Gallagher, Duncan Dyer, Geoff Bridge and Bruce White removed dead trees from the 16th.  Martin & Bruce also delivered some timber edges and large rocks to the garden on the 2nd so the rest of us could complete the water drainage control at this garden.

Di Beechey, Anne Burgess, Jan Martin, Trevor Harrison, Richard Casey, Rob Benson & Peter Martin worked at the 2nd green garden putting in place some garden edge board, ag pipe and gravel  for water control and mulched the garden so we should not have any more water problems there.  The garden is now complete and will look sensational when the succulent plants mature.  We still have a few finishing touches to add and then it will be a good low maintenance garden that we like. Members should note that this is now a designated garden and there a two drop zones - one at either end of the garden.

The big bonus with this garden is that it has been completed for zero cost to the club.  The plants, timber and mulch were donated or free and the rocks and gravel were from club supply left overs.

Peter Martin, Rob Benson & Richard Casey also washed down the windows at the back of the clubhouse and Trevor Harrison did some more maintenance on the F-Troop Shed.  Di Beechey and Anne Burgess made a start on the pruning of the Crepe Myrtles at the 4th which is one of our next tasks to be done.

Morning tea was very welcome as we had worked hard all morning.  Chef John had prepared a lovely nut & fruit loaf that we all love.  Thanks Chef John!

Our firewood sales are continuing at a steady pace - many thanks to Martin Gallagher and his offsiders that take care of the timber deliveries.  Our profits are building up and these funds will be used 100% to the beautification of the course. A reminder to members to get your timber orders in while we have a good supply of good quality timber.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!  

Golf - Sunday 3rd June 2012

We have had the coldest, wettest start to winter for some 20 odd years - "Not Happy Jan"

Today was cold, wet and miserable so it is not surprising that there were no starters in today's competition.

Tomorrow is meant to be fining up a bit and more rain is forecast for Tuesday.

Let us hope we get some high winds in the meantime to move this depression along and get us back on the golf course. 

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Golf - Saturday 2nd June 2012 including Matchplay Finals

MATCHPLAY FINAL RESULTS 2012:


A GRADE (36 HOLES): Matt Snelson Defeated Phil Watson 1 up


B GRADE (18 HOLES):  Marshall Parsons Defeated Steve Shanahan 4/3


C GRADE (18 HOLES): Keith Potter Defeated Mark Smith 5/4


CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!




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


We had 169 visitors with 4 visitors from East Malvern Vict., Magenta Shores, Ryde-Parramatta & Shelly Beach.

RESULTS:


A GRADE:


WINNER:  David Medcalf - 67 nett

RUNNER UP:  Daniel Bosley - 68 nett on a countback

3RD:  Clint Drew - 68 nett


SCRATCH WINNER: Michael Bowditch - 70 points


B GRADE:


WINNER:  Paul Smith - 66 Nett


RUNNER UP:  Nigel Asken - 67 Nett

3RD:  Phil Johnson - 70 Nett


C GRADE:  


WINNER:  Steve Gillham - 64 Nett

RUNNER UP:  Col White - 66 Nett

3RD:  Robert Emblem - 67 Nett


NEAREST THE PIN 12TH:


A GRADE:  Phil Carter

B GRADE:  Neil Mulvaney

C GRADE:  Not won


BALLS WENT TO:  73 Nett (neat)

AMCR:  70 (70 Nett)