Saturday 29 December 2018

5 January 2019 - The Ridge Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 5:55am

26 players teed off with a very warm morning that lived up to the weather forecast of temperatures in the mid-30s. Some said after golf that it was too hot for golf but everyone managed to finish their round.

Andrew Johnson managed the conditions the best winning The Guzzlers Cup.

1st Place:                           Andrew Johnson (47)
2nd Place:                          Craig Parker (44) on a count back from Ian Tillbrook
3rd Place:                           
Ian Tillbrook (44)
Pink Ball:                            John Adelerhof (27)

Ball Prizes:
  8th Hole:  NTP:                 Frank Fuller 
 11th Hole: NTP:                 Graham Clarke

 15th Hole: D&P:                 George Soravia
  2nd Hole: D&P:                 Graham Clarke
 12th Hole: D&P:                 Frank Fuller
 5th Hole: Eagles Nest:       Andrew Johnson ($27)

Longest Drive: 7th Hole:
A-Grade:                              George Soravia
B-Grade:                              Frank Fuller
C:Grade:                              Ryan Holt

Visitors:
Nil

Wine Draw:

Denis Daniels

Ball Raffle:
Ian Cooper

Horse Lotto ($100):
Steve O'Grady

Notifications:
1. Denis Daniels gave those present an update of the condition of his brother, Garry, who has moved to ward 6 WEST in St George Public Hospital (old wing with entry off Gray Street).
2. Rob Guidi will be going into hospital for a full knee replacement on 17 January 2019. Those present wished him well.

Saturday 22 December 2018

29 December 2018 - Kareela Golf Course - 2-Ball Ambrose - 05:45am

28 players teed off on a very warm dry morning that was forecast to have temperatures approaching 40 degrees on the coast and mid-40s towards the base of the Blue Mountains.

1st Place:                        John Adelerhof & Ian Tillbrook - 54.75 points after handicap deduction
2nd Place:                       Graham Clarke & Frank Fuller - 55.5 points after handicap deduction
3rd Place:                        Craig Parker & Ryan Cummings - 56.0 points after handicap deduction
Pink Ball:                         Steve Carr & Brett Coventry - 65.4 points after handicap deduction

Ball Prizes:
 2nd Hole: NTP:              Steve (Pinky) Buchanan
  8th Hole: NTP:              Frank Fuller
  9th Hole: NTP:              Matt Whibley   
 7th Hole: D&P:               Matt Saunders
14th Hole: D&P:              Ryan Cummings
18th Hole: Eagles Nest:  Nobody. Jackpots $14

16th Hole: Longest Drive:
A-Grade:                         Chris Lee
B-Grade:                         Ian Tillbrook
C-Grade:                         Fred El-Daher

Members Wine Draw
Moz Huertas
Adam Compton

Golf Ball Raffle:
Rob Guidi
Steve Carr

New Members
Chris Gordon

Visitors
-

Horse Lotto
-

Notices
February Weekend Away has been booked for:
Friday 15th February 2018 - Catalina
Saturday 16th February 2018 - Moruya
Sunday 17th February 2018 - Kembla Grange
Get your $200 deposit into Peter Bull ASAP to avoid disappointment as there are only 28 spots booked for the weekend

Garry Daniels in in St George Public Hospital (Ward 5A, Bed 16)
Garry is in reasonably good spirits but any visitors would be warmly appreciated as he starts his radiation and chemotherapy to treat the cancer that he is battling.

Saturday 15 December 2018

22 December 2018 - Woolooware Golf Course - 2-Ball Best Ball Team Event - 5:31am

30 players teed off on a cool moist morning that threatened to bring rain with the wind that had been howling throughout the night.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Brett Coventry who is celebrating the first day of his retirement from work.

1st Place Team:                 Fred El-Daher & Grant Thompson (44)
Pink Ball:                           Chris Slack (24)

Ball Prizes:
  4th Hole:  NTP:                 Fred El-Daher
  9th Hole: NTP:                  Jono Muhs
10th Hole: NTP:                  Grant Thompson
  6th Hole: D&P:                  Jono Muhs
15th Hole: D&P:                  Jono Muhs
16th Hole: Eagles Nest:      Jono Muhs ($15)

Longest Drive: 18th Hole:
A-Grade:                              Chris Lee
B-Grade:                              Ian Tillbrook
C:Grade:                              Fred El-Daher

New Members:
Nil

Visitors:
Nil

Wine Draw:
Danny Yu

Ball Raffle:
Andrew Johnson

Horse Lotto ($100):
Nobody

Notifications:
Eclectic Competrition winner 2018: 
Tied between Fred El-Daher & Jono Muhs with 59.5

Sunday 9 December 2018

8th December 2018 - Woolooware Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 05:27am


29 players teed off on a great day for golf.

It was warm and dry with a slight breeze to keep the heat at bay.

The greens were in good condition and most of the fairways were too but the course fairways are still a bit patchy recovering from the heat and rain of recent months.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Darren McDonald.

1st Place:                           Darren McDonald (40)
2nd Place:                          Rob Gillespie (39) on a count back from 
                                            Fred El-Daher
3rd Place:                           Fred El-Daher (39)
Pink Ball:                           Garry Daniels (21)

Ball Prizes:
  4th Hole:  NTP:                Steve O'Grady
  9th Hole: NTP:                 Grant Lethbridge
10th Hole: NTP:                 Rob Guidi
  6th Hole: D&P:                 Chris Slack
15th Hole: D&P:                 Nobody
16th Hole: Eagles Nest:      Nobody

Longest Drive: 18th Hole:
A-Grade:                              George Soravia
B-Grade:                              Danny Yu
C:Grade:                              Rodney Dixon

New Members:
Nil

Visitors:
Nil

Wine Draw:
Nil

Ball Raffle:
Andrew Johnson

Horse Lotto ($100):
Danny Yu

Notifications:
Good luck to Peter Bull with his full knee replacement on Wednesday.


15th December 2018 - Calderwood Golf Course - Christmas Cup - Individual Stableford - 07:00am

The 27 players who teed off had a good day. Three Clubs & A Putter is always an interesting game and it can show that we can score better when we don't have to think too much about which club to use. 

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Grant Lethbridge

1st Place:                        Grant Lethbridge (43)
2nd Place:                       Danny Yu
 (42)
3rd Place:                        Andrew Johnson (40) on a count back from Craig Franklin

Pink Ball:                         Alan Griffiths (22)


Ball Prizes:
 4th Hole: NTP:                Graham Jones
 6th Hole: NTP:                Craig Franklin
17th Hole: NTP:               Ian Tillbrook
 2nd Hole: D&P:               Rod Dixon
14th Hole: D&P:               Rob Guidi
 8th Hole: Eagles Nest:    Gary Barnes ($57)

Longest Drive: 18th Hole:
A-Grade:                        Graham Clarke
B-Grade:                        Gary Barnes
C-Grade:                        Jeff Saunders

Members Wine Draw:
Fred El-Daher, Rod Dixon

Golf Ball Raffle:
A. Johnson, Chris Lee

New Members:
Nil

Visitors:
Nil

Horse Lotto:
N/A

Notifications:
1. Those present wished Peter Bull a good recovery from surgery on Wednesday to replace his right knee. Rob Guidi & Steve O'Grady are most interested as they will have the same surgery in January and February respectively
2. Denis Daniels advised that his brother, Garry, is also in hospital and is in need of our prayers and support.