Golf - Tuesday 7th August 2012

We had some lovely sunshine to enjoy at golf today so we had some fun on the village green.

My playing partners were Kathy Small and Nan Richards and we had an enjoyable day with some
good highlights - the best of which was us bringing in Nan as the winner of Div 3 which was a great achievement for Nan as this was her first game at Gosford and she had not played golf for two months - previously being a Member of Asquith.

CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHELLE McGRATH FOR AN EAGLE AT THE 9TH
after a lovely drive Michelle used her 4 hybrid to neatly roll her ball into the hole for a fantastic eagle.
Well done Michelle! (but don't forget to read her other highlights)

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stroke - Club & 6th WGNSW Medal.

We had 58 starters.

RESULTS:

DIVISION 1 - 0 TO 22:

WINNER:  Robyn Krahe - 72 nett

RUNNER UP:  Robyn Johnston - 74 nett

GROSS WINNER:  To be advised

PUTTING:  To be advised

DIVISION 2:  23 TO 32:

WINNER:  Margaret Pratt - 70 nett

RUNNER UP:  Allison Guthrie - 72 on a countback

GROSS WINNER:  Robin Incoll - 95

PUTTING:  Robin Incoll - 29 putts

DIVISION 3 -  33 TO 45:

WINNER:  Nan Richards - 76 nett on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Susan Bourne - 76 nett

GROSS WINNER:  Susan Bourne - 110

PUTTING:  Doris Morris - 31 putts

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE:

DIVISION 1:  Wendy Stapleton

8TH HOLE:

DIVISION 2:  Julie Hazzard

DIVISION 3:  Not won

12TH HOLE:

DIV 1: Marianne Lanham

14TH HOLE:  

DIV 2:  Helen Drakes

DIV 3:  Not won

BALLS WENT TO:  75 nett on a countback

AWCR LADIES:  73 (73 nett)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me:  Kathy Small hit a beautiful chip out of the bunker at the 16th which hit the flag and almost went into the hole for a par; Nan Richards parred the 8th and had good holes at the 13th and 16th narrowly missing pars; Margaret Pratt had four pars; Michelle McGrath had a great Eagle at the 9th; chipped in on the 18th and because she did not have to use her putter there she accidentally left it behind on the green - discovered after having reached the 1st green and had no putter so had to use her 4 wood and finished up with 4 putts (and I think Michelle won the Div 1 putting even with this misdemeanor); Lorraine Linnert was so excited about Michelle's Eagle that she hit the wrong ball (belonging to a social player);  Pam Witt had a gobbler par on the 9th; Susan Bourne played nice golf; Allison Guthrie played steady golf; Robyn Krahe fell in the dam at the 2nd up to her knees trying to extract her ball from the slush at the edge of the water (didn't upset her too much as she went on to win Div 1); Helen Darkes had a birdie at the 14th and won nearest the pin; Robin Incoll had a gobbler at the 12th and four pars; Ronda Jordon & Doreen Vines battled it out for the most sand bunker shots and I heard numbers like 15 and 16 bantered about; my highlights were getting several one putt greens which made my day as well as bringing in a winner.  Another highlight for us all today was to see Berri Hanley back for a visit today while she is recovering from her recent injury and cannot return to golf just yet.  Welcome back Berri!



   

F-Troop - Monday 6th August 2012

We had a very productive day at F-Troop this morning having fourteen volunteers on hand to share the load.

We had Trevor Harrison, Peter Martin, Richard Casey, George Foster, Martin Gallagher, Geoff Bridge, Des Wilson, Garry Trigg, Bruce White, Ken Donald, Rob Benson, Di Beechey, Anne Burgess and Jan Martin.

It was Vets Day so we were restricted with our use of the course.  Fortunately we had two big projects to work on that did not require us to work out on the fairways.

Working on the drainage system for the new cart shed we had Peter Martin, Trevor Harrison, Rob Benson, Des Wilson, Richard Casey and Garry Trigg.  The work was completed in good time with many hands to help.

Working on the wedding garden area we had Di Beechey, Anne Burgess, Martin Gallagher, George Foster, Bruce White and Jan Martin.  The boys did a great job of replacing the timber edges of the garden which were a bit tricky as they are curved edges.  Di, Anne & I worked on the garden sections where we removed the old white pebbles and created a new look agavi & succulent garden to compliment that area.  Next week we are looking at the finishing touches to be completed which will be new white gravel for the paths and some red mulch for the highlights.  All of the cost of this refurbishment has been funded from the sale of firewood - so our thanks to the members who have supported us by purchasing firewood.  Keep your orders coming in so we can do more more projects.

During the week we received another donation of succulent plants from Bev Reynolds and a good supply of agavi's and other plants from Des & Yvonne Wilson. Our thanks to Bev, Des & Yvonne! We managed to get the most of the plants in this morning as well as mulching the new gardens and got part of the practice net gardens done.

Morning tea was well deserved after a hard morning's work.  We enjoyed some fruit pastries warm from the oven - Thanks Chef John!

It was good to have some nice sunshine to work in after all the recent wet weather which has hampered some of our efforts.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!



  

Golf - Sunday 5th August 2012

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

We had 100 starters with 8 visitors from Concord, Everglades, Terrigal, Trundle & Wyong.

My apologies for not being available to get the highlights of the day today.  We were otherwise occupied at another social function at the club and did not play golf.

RESULTS:


TEAM RESULTS:


WINNERS:  Leigh Kay, Terry Kay, Frank Smith & Jaryd Kay - 93 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:


WINNER:  Jaryd Kay - 40 points

RUNNER UP:  Robbie Whyte - 38 points on a countback

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:


WINNER:  Lauren Matterson - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Doreen Trigg - 40 points

NEAREST THE PINS:


MEN'S 12TH:  Wayne Tomkinson

LADIES 8TH:  To be advised

BALLS WENT TO:


MEN:  33 points (neat)
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LADIES:  33 points (neat)

AMCR MEN:  70 (37 points)

AWCR LADIES:  73 (36 points)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me:  (picked up as we left the club very late) Yvonne Wilson and Lauren Matterson both scored 4 pointers each.  I am sorry that I did not have time for a table to table survey tonight - I was busy being a social butterfly in the adjacent room.

Golf - Saturday 4th August 2012

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

We had 186 starters with 2 visitors from Howlong & Redcliffe.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ANDREW HENEBURY FOR A HOLE IN ONE AT THE 14TH.
WELL DONE ANDREW!


RESULTS:


A GRADE:


WINNER:  Nicky Basson - 68 nett

RUNNER UP:  Pete Gallichan - 69 nett on a countback

3RD:  Frank Potter - 69 nett

SCRATCH WINNER:  Nicky Basson 73

B GRADE:


WINNER:  Peter Davis - 67 nett

RUNNER UP:  Grant Williams - 70 nett

3RD:  Ian Jackson - 71 nett on a countback

C GRADE:


WINNER:  Gary Frost - 67 nett on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Wayne Sneade - 67 nett

3RD:  Rob Hickey - 68 nett

NEAREST THE PIN 12TH:


A GRADE:  Michael Crookes

B GRADE:  Peter Davis

C GRADE:  Chris McClymont

BALLS WENT TO:  76 nett on a countback

AMCR:  71 (70 nett)



The Final results from the Vets Competition on the Gold Coast:

Gosford Member Col Kelly had 36 points on Friday and was beaten on a countback for A Grade overall winner.  Congratulations to Col - A Grade Runner Up was a great effort on courses that were good but difficult.

Golf - Friday 3rd August 2012

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

We had 78 starters with 16 visitors from Antill Park, Bayview, Everglades, Howlong, Mangrove Mountain, Pymble, Shelly Beach, Terrigal, Toukley, Woollahra & Wyong.

RESULTS:


MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:


WINNER: Stephen Thompson - 42 points

RUNNER UP:  Ray Cheal (Terrigal) - 39 points

3RD:  Bob Boyd - 38 points on a countback

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:


WINNER:  Anne Cropley - 36 points

NEAREST THE PINS:


MEN'S 12TH:  John Haines

LADIES 8TH:  Not won

BALLS WENT TO:


MEN:  34 points (neat)

LADIES:  36 points (neat)

AMCR MEN:  69 (38 points)

AWCR LADIES:  73 (36 points)

Golf - Thursday 2nd August 2012

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford - Over the Field + 1st Round of the Singles Knockout.

We had 16 starters.

RESULTS:


SINGLE STABLEFORD - OVER THE FIELD:


WINNER: Robyn Johnston - 37 points

RUNNER UP:  Anne Forrester - 34 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH:


0 TO 32:  N/A

33 TO 45 SECOND SHOT:  Ros Singleton

BALLS WENT TO:  31 points on a countback

BALL COMPETITION:


Robyn Johnston

Anne Forrester

Chris Cayley

Allison Guthrie

Beulah Cant

AWCR LADIES:  73 (36 points)

RESULTS OF ROUND 1 - LADIES SINGLES KNOCKOUT:


DIVISION ONE:


Wendy Stapleton Vs Lyn Bates - Winner: Wendy Stapleton

Lorraine.Linnert Vs Judy Verlander - Winner:  Lorraine Linnert

Bev Adams Vs Helen Potter - Winner : Bev Adams

Doon Jansen Vs Fay Bailey - Winner : Fay Bailey

Next Round 9th August 2012:

Wendy Stapleton Vs Lorraine Linnert

Bev Adams Vs Fay Bailey 

Final Round to be played on the 16th August 2012.

DIVISION TWO:


Jan Martin Vs Bye - : Jan Martin

Kathy Small Vs Anne Cropley - Winner: Kathy Small

Ronda Jordon Vs Bye - Ronda Jordon

Julie Hazzard Vs Helen Stuart - Winner: Julie Hazzard

Lesley Gregory Vs Bye - Lesley Gregory

Fran James Vs Lyn Cruickshanks - Winner: Fran James

Di Beechey Vs Bye - Di Beechey

Annette Cross Vs Jan Walker - Winner: Jan Walker

Next Round to be played on the 9th August 2012:


Jan Martin Vs Kathy Small


Ronda Jordon Vs Julie Hazzard


Lesley Gregory Vs Fran James


Di Beechey Vs Jan Walker


Semi Finals will be held on 16th August 2012


Finals will be held on 23rd August 2012.

Some news through from the Vets Golf Tournament at Coolangatta - Gosford Member  Col Kelly won 39 over Jim Forrester 38 (Shelly Beach).  My thanks to Alice Diamond for the photo and results. 

Golf - Wednesday 1st August 2012

 More lavenders for the "Lavender Way"

New bulbs donated by Rhonda Chapman

planted at the 2nd tee garden

"The Paintbrush Bulb"

I was concerned that we had lost this lovely bulb

because of all the wet weather we had but it popped

it's head out this week so we can enjoy it again this year

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

We had 178 starters with 8 visitors from Everglades, Morisset, Shelly Beach, Taree & Terrigal.

RESULTS:

TEAM EVENT RESULTS:

WINNERS:  Terence O'Dea, Colin Bean (Shelly Beach), Michael Porteous & Bill Hales - 91 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Paul Smith - 43 points

RUNNER UP:  David Ward - 42 points

3RD:  Colin Chantry - 40 points

WINNER OVERALL SCRATCH:  James Fyfe-Smith - 31 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH:

A GRADE:  Kevin Tweedie 

B GRADE:  Michael Porteous

C GRADE:  Graham Chee

BALLS WENT TO:  35 points (neat)

AMCR:  69 (38 points)