Golf - Thursday 20th August 2015

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford + 2 Ball Team

We had 23 starters

RESULTS:

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Norma Wilks and Nan Richards - 51 points

SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Anne Burgess - 38 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Fay Bailey - 38 points

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH HOLE:

0 TO 32: Robyn Johnston

33 TO 45 SECOND SHOT: Nan Richards

BALLS WENT TO: 36 points on a countback

BALL COMPETITION:

Anne Burgess

Fay Bailey

Dawn Tromp

Fran James

Nan Richards

Robyn Johnston

Cheryl Davison

DSR: To be advised

Golf - Wednesday 19th August 2015

Our Clubhouse - night photography by Darren Rickett

Looking at the 13th Tee - night photography by Darren Rickett

Our beautiful Magnolia flowers - photos by Darren Rickett

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

We had 171 starters with 5 visitors from Gawler, Kooindah Waters, Qantas and Shelly Beach

RESULTS:

2 BALL IRISH MULTIPLIER RESULTS:

WINNERS: Gilbert Sullivan and Wes Kirk - 93 points

WINNERS: David Boyd and Dimi Pesudovs  - 82 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Duncan Dyer - 41 points on countback

RUNNER UP: Wes Kirk - 41 points on a countback

3RD: David Ward - 41 points on a countback

SCRATCH WINNER: Mat Hanshaw - 32 points

NEAREST THE PIN 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Shaun Brownlow 

B GRADE: Paul R Smith 

C GRADE: Greg Harpur

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Keith Bourne

BALLS WENT TO: 36 points (neat)

DSR: 69

Brisbane Waters Veterans Membership Renewal.

Brisbane Waters Veterans Membership Renewal.

Due to a change in the NSWVG rules Membership Fees for 2016 are now due. 

This will cover the period to September 2016.

The $10 membership fee can be left at the Pro Shop.

Membership renewal forms are also available at the Pro Shop or by contacting Graham Chee on

0415703260

Results of Round 2 NSW Trainee State Titles - Mitch Ballard

Congratulations again to our Mitch Ballard.

Mitch scored 78 today in really tough conditions and is currently placed in 9th spot out of 110 players.

For his first 4 round Championship he is doing extremely well.

Great news and keep it coming Mitch!

Golf - Tuesday 18th August 2015

Christine Drakeford - Winner Division 1

Norma Cubis - Runner Up Div 2 and Jan Walker - Winner Div 2

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford + Veterans in conjunction.

We had 60 Starters

RESULTS:

DIVISION 1 - 0 TO 22:

WINNER: Christine Drakeford - 40 points

RUNNER UP: Rosalie Dyer - 39 points

3RD: Marianne Lanham - 37 points

DIVISION 2 - 23 TO 32:

WINNER: Jan Walker - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Norma Cubis - 39 points

3RD: Lyn Cruickshanks - 36 points

DIVISION 3 - 33 TO 45:

WINNER: Annie Brink - 36 points

Carolyn Buttsworth - 34 points

3RD: Maria McGann - 33 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE:

DIV 1: Rosalie Dyer

DIV 2: Bev Adams

DIV 3: Not won

14TH HOLE:

DIV 1: Anne Burgess

DIV 2: Jan Walker

DIV 3: Denise Barr

BALLS WENT TO: 33 points on a countback

DSR: To be advised

My thanks again to Lorraine Bignall for today's photos.

My highlight of the day was arriving safely home to reality after an adventure in the Red Centre.

Golf - Monday 17th August 2015

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With Ron and Di Beechey ready for our helicopter ride over Ayers Rock and the Olgas.

Ron with the pilot heading for Ayers Rock

Flying around Ayers Rock

Flying around the Olgas

Flying around the Olgas

.😂 we are back to reality tomorrow.

Meanwhile at Gosford.....

I understand that Mitch Ballard is playing in the NSW Trainee State Titles, the first round was today.

There were 110 players and Mitch shot -3 to be outright 2nd place, Mitch has had the support of many of our members via raffle tickets so it is great to see him doing so well. 

CONGRATULATIONS MITCH!

To follow his progress you can follow this link:

http:/wwwpga.org.au/news/trainee/Simpson-leads-nswact-trainee-championship?

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Golf - Sunday 16th August 2015

Sunset at Uluru

Sunset at Uluru

Happy Birthday Jan at Uluru with Ron and Di

Arriving at Uluru for our Sunset and Sounds of Silence Dinner at Uluru

Sunrise at Uluru

Sunrise at Uluru

Uluru in full sun

At the waterhole at the base of Uluru

Water reflections of the Rock and blue sky at the Waterhole

Diamond stars in the sky at Uluru

Sounds of Silence Dinner at Ukuru to celebrate my birthday

 - great night

We have had a great day at Uluru to celebrate my birthday.  The weather was fantastic and if was not too cold at the Sounds of Silence Dinner at Uluru. I had a fantastic birthday and thank you to everyone for my birthday wishes.

Meanwhile at Gosford.... 

President Kath Small and Captain Mark Stimpson - A Friendly Draw!

Adam Crocker and Wayne Sneade - Runners Up Captain's Side

With President Kathy Small and Captain Mark Stimoson

Sheena Asken and Nigel Asken - Winners Captain's Side

With President Kathy Small and Caprain Mark Stimoson

Tom Ballard and (Anthony Hanna) - Runners Up President's Side

With President Kathy Small and Captan Mark Stimoson

Helen Potter and Keith Potter - Winner President's Side

With President Kathy Small and Captain Mark Stimpson

The Golf Event of the day was the Annual President vs Captain's Day - American Foursomes for Mixed Fours.

We had 58 starters

RESULTS:

A NICE FRIENDLY DRAW: Presidents a Team 71/2 to Captains Side 71/2

AMERICAN FOURSOMES RESULTS:

PRESIDENT'S SIDE: 

WINNERS: Keith Potter and Helen Potter -  71 1/8th

RUNNERS UP: Tom Ballard and Anthony Hanna - 72 1/8th

CAPTAIN'S SIDE:

WINNERS: Nigel Asken and Sheena Asken - 69 7/8ths

RUNNERS UP: Adam Crocker and Wayne Sneade - 71 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH HOLE: Matt Hanshaw

LADIES 8TH HOLE: Sandra Coyle

BALLS WENT TO: 75 Nett

NO HANDICAPPING TODAY!

BALL COMPETITION:

Nigel Asken and Sheena Asken - 69 7/8ths

Adam Crocker and Wayne Sneade- 71

Keith Potter and Helen Potter - 71 1/8th

Tom Ballard and Anthony Hanna - 72 1/8ths

Matt Hanshaw and Craig Ward - 72 5/8ths

John Hazzard and Julie Hazzard - 73 3/4

Owen James and Fran James- 73 3/4

David Small and Kath Small - 74 5/8ths

Terry Coyle and Sandra Coyle - 75

Sorry I was not there for highlights today and I am sure there would have been plenty.

My thanks to Lorraine Bignall for today's photos.