F-Troop - Monday 12th January 2026

 

F-Troop Morning Tea - Ray Cheal, Peter Martin, Laurelle Freeman, John Hollebon, Kevin O’Brien, Rob Benson, Duncan Dyer, Sam Knox (Lyn Bates, Jan Martin)

Laurelle Freeman showed us who was the hardest worker today - vision after crawling under bushes

We only had light showers until about 10.30 so we were able to carry on regardless with our projects.

On hand we had Sam Knox, Duncan Dyer, Ray Cheal, Kevin O’Brien, Rob Benson, John Hollebon, Peter Martin, Lyn Bates, Laurelle Freeman and Jan Martin.

Projects worked on today was removal of large branch from the 10th fairway; loose timber and rubbish pick up around the course; Firewood preparation; emptying garden bins from behind the practice nets; weeding of gardens at the 2nd tee, 13th tee and around the practice nets gardens and practice putting green; laying pavers at the ladies 2nd tee garden and hedge maintenance. 

We managed to have time to enjoy our morning tea of fresh sandwiches before the rain set in.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 

Golf - Monday 12th January 2026

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

We had 20 starters with 2 visitors from Cumberland.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD: 

WINNER: Brian Hardgrave - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Conor Stevens - 37 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Matthew Friend 

12TH HOLE: Conor Stevens - Eagles Nest

14TH HOLE: Luke Fabia 

BALLS WENT TO: 37 points on a countback

Men’s Pennants Results - Sunday 11th January 2026

 

A Grade Pennant Side - Paul Davies, Zane Medlin, Jack Tabone, Greg Brien, Dean Stevens, Jai Dee Bradley - 1sr Round vs Kooindah.

On Sunday Gosford played the first Pennant Match for 2026 at Toukley against a strong Kooindah team.

We had several players that were new to matchplay and they will improve with experience.

We also had 3 Juniors in A Grade who all played exceptionally well.

RESULTS:

A GRADE WON 4 1/2 to 1 1/2 

B GRADE squared at 2/2

C GRADE squared at 2/2 

A great start to the year.

Bob Thomas (Captain)

Golf - Sunday 11th January 2026

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

Our playing partners today were Annette Woodley and Jan Walker who provided us with some good highlights and company.

The course was very busy with social players but the weather was much improved from yesterday’s heatwave. We only had a few showers but overall we enjoyed a much cooler day.

We had 64 starters with 7 visitors from Everglades, Kooindah Waters, Toukley and Windsor.

RESULTS:

WINNER: Lex De Bock - 42 points

RUNNER UP: Shane Southwood - 39 points on a countback

3RD: Steve Turner - 39 points on a countback

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Lex De Bock - 30

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Kay Baillie - 590 cms

12TH HOLE: Peter Burke - 490 cms

14TH HOLE: Marcus Hams - 220 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 38 points

Golf - Saturday 10th January 2026

 The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford.

We had 117 brave starters (temperatures in excess of 40 degrees) with 8 visitors from Manly, Duntry League, Shelly Beach, Future Golf, Easts Leisure and Golf and the SGA.

RESULTS:

A GRADE:

WINNER: Brett Ryan - 44 points

RUNNER UP: Scott Conroy - 40 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Robbie Whyte - 34 on a countback

B GRADE:

WINNER: Stephen Spalding - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Tom Coulter - 37 points

C GRADE:

WINNER: Brax Volarik - 37 points

RUNNER UP: Kiran Thapa - 36 points on a countback

NEAREST THE PINS: 

8TH HOLE: Brett Ryan - 180 cms

12TH HOLE: Matthew Friend - 89 cms

14TH HOLE: Gavin Singh - 120 cms

BALLS WENT TO: 34 points on a countback

Golf - Friday 9th January 2026

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

We had 122 starters with 7 visitors from Future Golf, Wyong, Kooindah Waters, Magenta Shores, Century Park, Everglades and Club Banora.

RESULTS: 

A GRADE:

WINNER: Mark Wadeley - 41 points

RUNNER UP: Peter Miller - 40 points on a countback

3RD: Michael Crookes - 40 points

GROSS STABLEFORD WINNER: Brendan Martin - 37

B GRADE:

WINNER: Shane White - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Tom Kerslake -37 points

3RD: Peter De Bock - 35 points on a countback

C GRADE:

WINNER: Daniel Phelps - 40 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Todd Casswell - 40 points on a countback

3RD: Warren Phelps - 40 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE: Paul McElhone 

12TH HOLE: Allan Keith - 330 cms

14TH HOLE: Gary Sammons 

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points on a countback

Golf - Thursday 8th January 2026

 

Pam Witt - Winner today

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

We had 13 starters.

OVER THE FIELD : 

WINNER: Pam Witt - 43 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE:  Kay Baillie 

BALLS WENT TO: 36 points