Golf - Sunday 7th September 2014

 The Golf today was a non event for the most of us. There was a few brave hearts who went out for a social hit and I believe there were some early morning social groups out.

 

The occasional showers have been relentless - just when we thought it was safe to go out on the Village Green! 

No carts have been allowed due to the delicate state of the course .  We need some sunshine and wind to dry the place up so we can get back to what we do best. 

Anyone booked in for the Charity Day tomorrow should check with the Pro Shop regarding the conditions of the course in the morning. 

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL OF OUR FATHERS TODAY.  HOPE IT WAS A NICE RELAXING DAY AND YOU WERE ALL SPOILT ROTTEN LIKE YOU SHOULD BE!

Golf - Saturday 6th September 2014

The forecast showers were spot on today with us having to suffer rain on and off all day and no carts allowed on the course.  The course was very wet from continuing showers all week making it tough going for some - but not all as you can see by today's scores.

The Golf Event of the day was a Men's Single Stableford + 2 Ball Team.

We had 75 starters with 7 visitors from Bremer Bay, Chatswood, Condoblin, Mangrove Mountain and Redcliffe.

RESULTS:

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS:  Grant Smith & Daniel Russell - 48 points on a countback

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Peter Ne Roi - 43 points on a countback

RUNNER UP:  Daniel Russell - 43 points on a countback

3RD:  John Haines - 43 points

NEAREST THE PIN MEN'S 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE:  Not won

B GRADE:  Craig Jones

C GRADE:  Duane Winslade

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER:  Glen Giddings

BALLS WENT TO:  36 points (neat)

DSR:  70

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me:  I did not get any golf highlights reported to me today because all of the highlights were overshadowed by Paul & Alisha Smith who made a decision last Monday to get married after 21 years and four children together.  Alisha told Paul that this Saturday was to be the day. To which Paul replied - "but that is my golf day".  Not a problem said Alisha - be at the church at 9.40 am, you can make golf by hit off time and I will meet you at the Golf Club when you have finished golf!  ..............and that is exactly what happened.  Alisha was there, looking beautiful in her wedding dress with a glass of champagne cheering Paul in when he played the 18th hole (right in the middle of his back swing for a chip out of the bunker).  What a fun day!

Have we got something to learn from this stress free wedding day? All over in one week flat - isn't that the way to do it!!!!  Rain does not matter because golf goes on regardless.  I have a feeling that the celebrations will go on until the early hours of the morning.  Congratulations to Paul & Elisha and wishing them a memorable and very special day!

Golf - Friday 5th September 2014

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

We had 70 starters with 6 visitors from Everglades, Howlong, Magenta Shores, Manilla & Toukley.

RESULTS:

MEDLEY SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  John Haines - 40 points on a countback

RUNNER UP:  John Wright - 40 points on a countback

3RD:  Paul Beavan - 40 points on a countback

4TH:  Gary Slack - 40 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH:  Anthony Hanna

LADIES 8TH:  Not won

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN:  35 points (neat)

DCR MEN:  68

DCR LADIES:  72

Eat your hearts out guys - Paul Smith is marrying the love of his life Elisha tomorrow at 9.40 am after which she has sent him to play golf at Gosford while she celebrates with her friends and family and then they are going to be waiting for him when he comes up to the 18th to finish his golf, and then the celebrations will continue!!!!  How good is that!   A match made in heaven obviously!

Watch this space for some photos of the magic moment on the 18th Green!

Golf - Thursday 4th September 2014

My grandchildren being taught to appreciate

gardens and nature at an early age

The morning weather stayed respectable for the Ladies Competition today.

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

We had 33 starters with one visitor - Rosalie Annechini from Shelly Beach.

RESULTS:

OVER THER FIELD:

WINNER:  Gai Phillips - 37 points

RUNNER UP:  Lauren Matterson - 36 points

3RD:  Anne Burgess - 32 points on a countback

4TH:  Kath Small - 32 points

5TH:  Margaret Nichols - 31 points

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH HOLE:

DIV 1:  Annette Cross

DIV 2 SECOND SHOT:  Beaulah Cant

BALLS WENT TO:  29 points on a countback

BALL COMPETITION:

Gai Phillips - 37 points

Lauren Matterson - 36 points

Anne Burgess - 32 points on a countback

Kath Small - 32 points

Margaret Nichols - 31 points

Bev Adams - 30 points on a countback

Kath Payn - 30 points

Judy Verlander - 29 points on a countback

Anne Forrester - 29 points on a countback

DSR:  To be advised

Golf - Wednesday 3rd September 2014

There was a touch of winter in the wind today - but no rain.  It was not the best golf weather but could have been a lot worse.

The Golf Event of the day was a Men's Single Stableford + 2 Ball Aggregate.

We had 162 starters with 7 visitors from Kooindah Waters, PGA, Redcliffe & Wyong.

RESULTS:

2 BALL AGGREGATE RESULTS:

WINNERS:  Robert Twible & Graham Chee - 74 points

RUNNERS UP: Kim De Laive & David Driscoll - 72 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER:  Geoff Johnson - 41 points

RUNNER UP:  Gary Wilson - 40 points

3RD:  Michael Burdon - 39 points on a countback

SINGLES SCRATCH WINNER:  Col Matterson - 32 points

NEAREST THE PIN 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE:  Col Matterson

B GRADE:  Trevor Harrison

C GRADE:  Alan Kennedy

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER:  Trevor Harrison

BALLS WENT TO:  34 points (neat)

DSR:  70

Golf - Tuesday 2nd September 2014

We were very fortunate with the weather for this morning's competition with the rain holding off until later in the day.  Storm clouds and thunder are surrounding as I write this but I understand from the forecast the rain will clear after more rain tonight to possible showers for tomorrow.

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stroke - PRO SHOP DAY.  Division 1 to hit off the blue markers and Divisions 2 & 3 to hit off the white markers.

We had 40 starters.

RESULTS:

DIVISION 1 - 0 TO 22:

WINNER:  Lorraine Bignall - 83 points

RUNNER UP:  Linda Rogers - 85 points

DIVISION 2 - 23 TO 32:

WINNER:  Merran Adams - 78 points

RUNNER UP:  Dawn Tromp - 83 points

DIVISION 3 - 33 TO 45:

WINNER:  Beulah Cant - 84 points

RUNNER UP:  Margaret Nichols - 85 points

9 HOLE WINNER:  Fran James - 37 1/2 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

5TH HOLE:

DIV 1:  Not won

8TH HOLE:

DIV 2:  Not won

DIV 3:  Not won

12TH HOLE:

DIV 1:  Lyn Bates

14TH HOLE:

DIV 2:  Narelle Medcalf

DIV 3:  Sheila Williams

BALLS WENT TO:  85 points on a countback

NO HANDICAPPING  OR ECLECTICS TODAY!

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me:  I was not at presentation today to collect highlights however I thinks every one's highlight would have been one: finishing and two: possibly finishing without getting wet.

My highlight was being able to show the Gosford City Garden Competition judges through our golf club gardens - and the special highlight was not getting wet during the garden inspection.  I think the judges were impressed with our efforts this year and noted some of our improvements from last year's judging.  Keep your fingers crossed that we will at least get a mention at the Presentation Night to be held in a couple of weeks.

My thanks and appreciation to Kathy Small for the Presentation photos.

F-Troop - Monday 1st September 2014

What a magic day we had for the first day of Spring!  Pity about the forecast for this next week.

We only had a small crew today so we all had to put in the hard yards.  We had Duncan Dyer, Trevor Harrison, Geoff Bridge, Peter Martin, Don Nicholls, Di Beechey, Anne Burgess and Jan Martin.

The Tree Gang of Duncan Dyer, Trevor Harrison & Geoff Bridge got some good work done - trimming a shrub at the 8th Tee and undercutting at the12th fairway and including rubbish pick up at the nets.

Peter Martin & Don Nicholls did some rubbish pickup and some plumbing repairs in the Clubhouse and at the 17th water bubbler.

Di Beechey and Carolyn Buttsworth cleaned up underneath the Clubhouse, the BBQ area, 1st and 10th Tees, 3rd and 5th tees and the native garden at the 6th.

Anne Burgess completed the grass garden at the back of the 10th green, tidied up and weeded at the 18th garden and Camellia Way, cleaned up some fireweed around the course.

I helped the boys with the trimming at the 8th Tee, trimmed the shrubs at the 6th Native Garden & removed weeds, removed fireweed at the 6th dam, cleaned up at the bush toilets, checked the Ladies Garden at the 13th, removed fireweed from the 13th Tee and around the dam edge, trimmed the Hibiscus at the 11th fairway.

Morning Tea of Huge Scones with Jam & Cream was very welcome - Thank you Chef Brad.  

After morning tea the boys completed the picket fence at the front of the club entrance which is meant to protect the hedge plants that have suffered from accidental breakage.  More rubbish was cleared from the Bush toilet area.

My thanks and appreciation to all the F-Troopers and Greens Staff for their help in having the course the best we could get it for the judging of the Best Commercial Garden in the Gosford Shire.  The judges will be inspecting our gardens tomorrow and hopefully we will get some good results again this year.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!