F-Troop - Monday 16th February 2015

F-Troop Morning Tea - Warren Gray, Peter Martin, Rob Benson, Duncan Dyer, Geoff Bridge,

Trevor Harrison, Garry Trigg, Don Nicholls, (Sam Knox and Jan Martin)

Chef Alice - setting a new bench mark for our Morning Tea - Yum!

Back of the 5th Green is now treeless so there will no longer be threatening tree roots.

New path 5th Green to the 6th Tee almost finished.

F-Troopers Duncan Dyer, Geoff Bridge, Garry Trigg and Trevor Harrison working at the 13th

F-Trooper Warren Gray on pick up duty at the 14th

A delivery of road base donated by Duncan Dyer picked up and deposited to the Golf Club by Brad Binns.

We had a very busy morning at F-Troop working our way around social and pennants players on the course.

On hand we had Duncan Dyer, Trevor Harrison, Geoff Bridge, Don Nicolls, Rob Benson, Warren Gray, Sam Knox, Peter Martin, Garry Trigg and Jan Martin.

The Tree Gang of Duncan Dyer, Trevor Harrison, Geoff Bridge and Garry Trigg removed the final tree from the back of the 5th Green which will now solve the problem of tree roots growing into the green. A white ant riddled tree at the 13th was removed and undercutting done along the creek at the 13th.

Sam Knox boarded up the starters box where there had been broken glass.

Rob Benson did some maintenance to the notice board in the bottom foyer and worked on replacing the poles at the small bridge at the 10th.  

Warren Gray, Peter Martin and Don Nicholls did pick up work around the course including picking up the dreaded Bunya Pine mess at the 16th. Don and Peter also fixed the garden sprinkler system at the 1st and 10th tees.

I worked at the Bush Toilets area at the 14th, raking, watering and cleaning up, watered the Orange trumpet vine at the 14th, watered the new pony tail Palm at the 15th, tidied the garden at the back of the 5th Green, tidied up the garden at the 6th tee, trimmed the star jasmine hedge on the Front Street, watered the potted plants and the Wedding Garden area, watered the 1st and 10th gardens.

Our morning tea was delicious pancakes, croissants, jam and fresh fruit and was enjoyed by all. Thank you Chef Alice - we were very impressed!

During the week Brad Binns picked up and delivered a load of road base that was donated by Duncan Dyer.  Thank you Duncan and Brad - your efforts are much appreciated. 

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Golf - Sunday 15th February 2015

Kevin O'Brien, Lorraine Bignall, Tania Walklate and Spencer Walklate -Winners Team Event

With Captain Mark Stimpson

Wally Bailey - Winner of the Men's Singles Event 

With Captain Mark Stimpson

Annie Brink with Anne Stimpson 

Celebrating anne's 65th Birthday at Gosford Hotel

Anne Stimpson cutting her Birthday Cake

At Gosford Hotel

Alexi - Bert and Annie Brink's Great Granddaughter

Congratulations Bert and Annie!

We had some lovely blue sky and sunshine for golf today.

Peter and I had a day off golf today - breakfast at the Martos for the family and then Nanna walked the grandchildren to the railway station to see the trains come and go and also to buy the important iceblock from the railway shop after which a nanny nap was required.

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford for Men and Ladies + Team Best Score for each hole.

We had 61 starters with 2 visitors from Beresfield.

RESULTS:

TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Lorraine Bignall, Kevin O'Brien, Spencer Walklate and Tania Walklate - 53 points

MEN: Justin Moore, Michael Brown, Brett Davison and Stephen Allen- 51 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS: 

WINNER: Wal Bailey - 48 points

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Helen Potter - 37 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH: Brent Frewin

LADIES 8TH: Carolyn Buttsworth

EAGLES NEST 12TH HOLE:

WINNER:  Rhonda Robertson - 14 Balls

BALLS WENT TO: 

MEN: 37 points (neat)

LADIES: 33 points (neat)

DSR MEN: 69

DSR LADIES: 73

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Brent Frewin had 2 birdies and won nearest the pin on the 12th; Anne Forrester had a birdie on the 14th; Lorraine Bignall had 4/4 on the 17th and was an improved putter; Tania Walklate had a gobbler on the 16th; Garry Trigg had a nice round of 41 points; Wally Bailey played beautifully for his 48 points which included a lot of 3 pointers and no wipes.

My thanks to Lorraine Bignall for the Presentation photos.

Golf - Saturday 14th February 2015

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

We had 175 starters with 12 visitors from Everglades, Hawks Nest, Kooindah Waters, Mildura, South West Rocks, Tamworth, Terrigal, Wakehurst, Wauchope and Wyong.

RESULTS:

2 BALL AGGREGATE RESULTS:

WINNERS: Matt Snelson and Nathan Walbanke - 82 points

RUNNERS UP: Alan Clark and David Driscoll - 81 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Nathan Walbanke - 46 points

RUNNER UP: Paul Watson - 42 points

3RD: Mark Sorridimi - 41 points on a countback

SCRATCH WINNER: Samual Woodford(Terrigal) - 35 points

NEAREST THE PIN 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Daniel Bosley

B GRADE: Paul Smith

C GRADE: Josh Ryan

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Jefferey Rogers

BALLS WENT TO: 37 points (neat)

DSR: 69

Golf - Thursday 12th February 2015

Howlong Golf Course

Aaaaaahhhh! wish you were here at Howlong - says George and Vicki Foster!

Mona Vale Golf Course

Leonie Casey and Glennis English celebrating at the Tennis Courts accommodation after coming equal second and after a countback fourth at Mona Vale in the Barrenjoey week of Golf.

Peter Martin, Graeme Kingsmill, Carol Kingsmill, Jan Martin, Anne Stimpson and Mark Stimpson 

Celebrating Anne Stimpson's 65th Birthday and Graeme and Carol's 43rd Wedding Anniversary at Sarin Thiai at Gosford

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

We had 23 starters.  We welcomed Maria McGann who is now a Member.

RESULTS:

OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Alice Diamond - 34 points

RUNNER UP: Chris Cayley - 33 points on a countback

3RD: Kerry Williams - 33 points

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH HOLE:

0 TO 32:  Lauren Matterson

33 TO 45 SECOND SHOT: Rhonda Austen

BALLS WENT TO: 32 points on a countback

BALL COMPETITION:

Susan Scobie

Allison Guthrie

Bev Adams

DSR: To be advised.

Golf - Wednesday 11th February 2015

John and Julie Hazzard with their 14th Grandchild

Emmett Marc Milford.

Congratulations John and Julie!

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

We had 157 starters with 5 visitors from Howlong, Kooindah Waters, Mildura, Woollahra.

RESULTS: 

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS: Tony Ahearn and Peter Davis - Plus 12 on a countback

RUNNERS UP: Fred McGlynn and Joshua McGlynn - Plus 12

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Warren Guest - Plus 7

RUNNER UP: Brad Storey - Plus 5 on a countback

3RD: Peter Davis - Plus 5 on a countback

NEAREST THE PIN 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE: Keith Bourne

B GRADE: Peter Davis

C GRADE: Mick Brown

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Peter Davis

BALLS WENT TO: Square (neat)

DSR: 69

Golf - Tuesday 10th February 2015

Helen Potter -Winner Div 1 Single Stableford

Rhonda Robertson - Runner Up Div 1

Single Stableford

Kay Frewin -Winner Div 2 Single Stableford

With Helen Stuart and Elly Van Den Berg at the 1st Tee

Ronda Jordon, Yvonne Cumming and June Bowen at the 10th Tee

My playing partners were Helen Stuart and Elly Van Den Berg and we struggled through the damp grasses and explored the course quite well during our match however our best highlight was the 12th hole where we all had 3 pointers.

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

We had 60 starters.

RESULTS:

DIVISION 1 - 0 TO 22:

WINNER: Helen Potter - 38 points

RUNNER UP: Rhonda Robertson - 34 points on a countback

DIVISION 2 - 23 TO 32:

WINNER: Kay Frewin - 32 points on a countback

RUNNER UP: Pam Witt - 32 points

DIVISION 3 - 33 TO 45:

WINNER: Rhonda Austen - 30 points

RUNNER UP: Rosemary Cohen - 28 points

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE:

DIV 1: Rosalie Dyer

DIV 2: Jan Fitzgerald

DIV 3: Not won

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH HOLE:

DIV 1: Helen Potter

DIV 2: Yvonne Cumming

DIV 3: Rhonda Austen

BALLS WENT TO: 30 points on a countback

DSR: To be advised

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Helen Stuart played really well considering this was her second 18 holes played since 2013; Elly Van Den Berg had four 3 pointers; Denise Bentlin's highlight was finishing; Sheena Asken started well with 3/4 on the 1st and 5/3 on the 2nd; Kath Payn beat the rain; Lynn Puiatti parred the 5th; Leonie Casey beat Jan Martin; Jan Fitzgerald played her second 18 holes and had no wipes; Lyn Cruickshanks parred the 14th; Robin Incoll was happy to be finished; Rhonda Robertson had 6 by 4 shots in a row; Michelle Kennett survived many wipes; Marianne Lanham's highlight was watching Helen Potter score her 38 points; Fay Bailey practices better than she plays; Helen Potter had birdies at the 6th and the 18th; Kath Small did not repeat her 5/4 on the 18th (Sunday ); Kay Frewin scored a nice 32 points and got over the water at the 13th; my highlight was getting one 3 pointer, my low lights were hitting my drive over the water at the 3rd dam and hit a duck on the other bank - the ball rebounding off the duck and back into the water as well as not finishing with the first ball I started with. Not only that but I had to pay $2 to the fine tin for Peter forgetting to put my clubs on the cart at a recent Sunday Match (that will cost him!)

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS: John and Julie Hazzard have welcomed their 14th Grandchild   - Emmett Marc Milford.  Congratulations Julie and John!

F-Troop - Monday 9th February 2015

F-Troop Morning Tea - Peter Martin, Trevor Harrison, Garry Trigg, Don Nicholls, Duncan Dyer,

Zorro Soridimi Warren Gray, Geoff Bridge, Jan Martin, Di Beechey (Carolyn Buttsworth, Anne Burgess

Tree down at the back of the 5th Green

Tree maintenance at the 5th Green

New pathway 5th to the 6th Tee.

Trees removed and area cleaned up at the 5th Green.

F-Trooper Geoff Bridge removing timber with the tractor and trailer

Back garden near the 5th Green trimmed.

New Ponytail Palm for the 15th garden - donated by Di Beechey

F-Troopers Peter Martin and don Nicholls on rubbish pickup at the 16th fairway.

Bunya Pine Cones causing a problem - cockies love them and happily throw them all over the fairway.

F-Trooper Don Nicholls dodging Bunya Pine Cone portions thrown down from the trees by the cockies.

Gardens at the 2nd raked, trimmed and weeded

Garden at the 2nd Trimmed and weeded

Shade Garden at the Ladies 2nd Tee tidied up.

We had a good day for F-Troop having twelve volunteers to share the load which was helpful for today's projects.

On hand we had Duncan Dyer, Trevor Harrison, Geoff Bridge, Don Nicholls, Peter Martin, Garry Trigg, Warren Gray, Zorro Sorridimi, Di Beechey, Carolyn Buttsworth, Anne Burgess and Jan Martin.

The Tree Gang of Duncan Dyer, Trevor Harrison, Geoff Bridge, Zorro Sorridimi and Garry Trigg removed some problem branches at the 14th and 4th, trimmed shrubs at the 5th garden, removed trees from the back of the 5th green that have root growth problems that are working there way towards the green.

Rob Benson and Warren Gray did rubbish pickup around the course as well as removing metal stays on the concrete bridge on the 10th.

Peter Martin and Don Nicholls mowed the front street area of the club as well as doing pick up of the nuisance bunya pines on the 16th fairway as well as other rubbish around the course.

Di Beechey and Carolyn Buttsworth cleaned up the car park and underneath the clubhouse, planted in a new ponytail plant at the 15th.

Anne Burgess cleaned up at the Camellia Way, tidied the BBQ area and helped me to clean up at the 14th round-a-bout garden as well as weeding around the Golden Penda at the 2nd Fairway.

I worked at the 14th Bush Toilet area, cleaning up and watered as well as treating for ants and spiders, tidied up the tranquility garden at the 6th; tidied up the Ladies 3rd Tee, trimmed the yellow hedge at the 2nd and the 14th, tidied up the shade garden at the Ladies 2nd Tee, secured the Iceburg Rose at the Putting Green Garden and dead headed the four roses.

We all appreciated Morning Tea of fruit pastries - Thank you Chef Alice!

We were able to get everything done before the showers set in.

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!