Saturday 26 January 2019

2 February 2019 - Woolooware Golf Course - 2 Ball Best Ball - 6:07am

29 players teed off on a warm dry morning where it was forecast to rain later in the day.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Ian Tillbrook who who would have scored 40 points in an individual stableford event.

1st Place:                           Ben Hagan/Ryan Holt 45 points on a count back from:
                                            Ian Tillbrook/Jono Muhs (45)
                                            Steve Carr/Jono Muhs (45)
                                            Mark Santer/Darren MacDonald (45)

Ball Prizes:
  4th Hole:  NTP:                 Tim Tillbrook
  9th Hole: NTP:                  Danny Yu
10th Hole: NTP:                  Andrew Johnson
  6th Hole: D&P:                  Mark Santer
15th Hole: D&P:                  Peter Gorman
16th Hole: Eagles Nest:      Tim Tillbrook ($27.50) - almost a Hole-In-One

Longest Drive: 14th Hole:
A-Grade:                              Chris Lee
B-Grade:                              Darryn Fuller
C:Grade:                              Ryan Holt

New Members:
James Huertas
Chris Gordon

Visitors:
Nil

Wine Draw:
Mick Connor

Ball Raffle:
John Adelerhof

Horse Lotto ($100):
N/A

Notifications:
1. Denis Daniels gave those present an update on Garry's condition and his current location:
               Room 32, Lark Ellen Aged Care, 
               Address: 133 Jannali Ave, Sutherland NSW 2232
               Phone: (02) 9521 2339
2. Chris Lee advised that Rob Guidi is recovering from his knee surgery at Nelsons Bay with Nurse Kathy providing the physiotherapy required.

Saturday 19 January 2019

26th January 2019 - Boomerang Golf Course - Ray Fenton Memorial - Individual PAR - 7:00am

25 players teed off on a very warm morning that was forecast to hit 47 degrees at Penrith by 2pm.

The coastal temperatures were lower but it was 37 degrees at Boomerang when I left the course on my drive home.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Moz Huertas.

The Ray Fenton Memorial Shield is awarded to the winner of the day's event which was established many years ago to recognise the contribution made to the GC by past members who are no longer with us.

The Ray Fenton Memorial Shield was presneted to Moz Huertas who will hold it for the next 12 months. Congratulations to Moz. 

1st Place:                              Moz Huertas (41)

2nd Place:                             Mick Connor (39)
3rd Place:
                              Steve Carr (38) 
Pink Ball:
                               Matt Whibley (24)

Ball Prizes:
  3rd Hole: NTP:                   Mick Connor
  9th Hole: NTP:
                   Mick Connor
14th Hole: NTP:
                   Rob Gillespie
  5th Hole: D&P:
                   Jono Muhs
17th Hole: 
D&P:                   Steve Carr
  7th Hole: Eagles Nest:       Nobody. Jackpots $12,50

Longest Drive: 15th Hole:
A-Grade:                               Nobody
B-Grade:                               Danny Yu
C-Grade:                               Steve Buchanan

New Members:
Nil

Visitors:
Nil

Ball Draw:
Mark Santer

Wine Draw:
Steve Carr

Horse Lotto:
Nil

Notifications:
1. Thanks for Fred El-Daher for cooking


2. Thanks to Tim Tillbrook for picking up the LAMB sausages from Shire Foods at Taren Point

3. Rob Guidi will apparently got home from hospital after his knee replacement surgery last Thursday week

4. Garry Daniels will be exiting hospital early next week to go into a high care nursing facility in Sylvania. He will continue to undergo radiation therapy and chemotherapy for the next month or so after which he will undergo scans (MRI) to see how it has impacted his cancer..

Saturday 12 January 2019

19 January 2019 - Woolooware Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 5:53am


30 players teed off on a warm dry morning where it was forecast to rain later in the day.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by John Adelerhof who who would have scored 47 points in an individual stableford event.

1st Place:                           John Adelerhof (+9)
2nd Place:                          Andrew Johnson (+7) 
3rd Place:                           Frank Fuller (+6)
Pink Ball:                           Chris Lee (-5)

Ball Prizes:
  4th Hole:  NTP:                 George Soravia
 10th Hole: NTP:                 Steve O'Grady
17th Hole: NTP:                  Tim Tillbrook
  8th Hole: D&P:                  George Soravia
15th Hole: D&P:                  Rob Gillespie
16th Hole: Eagles Nest:      Frank Fuller ($27.50)

Longest Drive: 14th Hole:
A-Grade:                              Matt Whibley
B-Grade:                              Danny Yu
C:Grade:                              Andrew Johnson

New Members:
Nil

Visitors:
James Huertas

Wine Draw:
Peter Bull

Ball Raffle:
Graham Clarke

Horse Lotto ($100):
Steve O'Toole (won on his first attempt)

Notifications:
1. Condolences were extended by all of those present to Graham Clarke on the passing of his mother during the week.
2. West wishes to Rob Guidi who underwent surgery for a full knee replacement on Thursday. Rob's wife, Kathy, advised that the surgery went well and that Rob would be in Waratah Private Hospital (Cnr Dora St & Queens Rd, Hurstville opposite Hurstville Library) for 10-12 days.


3. Thanks to Denis Daniels for preparing "How To Play PAR" cards for the day's event.

Saturday 5 January 2019

12 January 2019 - Calderwood Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 7:00am

27 players teed off on a very warm day. Tee-off was delayed by 30 minutes due to the large number of players in the social group in from of Miranda GC.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Matt Saunders

1st Place:                        Matt Saunders (38)
2nd Place:                       Steve O'Grady (37)
3rd Place:                        Grant Thompson (36) on a count back from Scott Whyte

Pink Ball:                         Rodney Dixon (23)


Ball Prizes:
 4th Hole: NTP:                Rod Dixon
 6th Hole: NTP:                Denis Daniels
13th Hole: NTP:               Rob Guidi
 2nd Hole: D&P:               Tim Tillbrook
14th Hole: D&P:               Sott Whyte
 8th Hole: Eagles Nest:    Nobody. Jackpots $12.50 to next week

Longest Drive: 18th Hole:
A-Grade:                        Matt Whibley
B-Grade:                        Brett Coventry
C-Grade:                        Rod Dixon

Acknowledgements:
1. Gary Barnes purchased and transported the BBQ food and drinks for consumption by the members after the game.
2. Denis Daniels performed the role of Treasurer for the day.

Members Wine Draw:
Gary Branes

Golf Ball Raffle:
Brett Coventry

New Members:
Nil

Visitors:
Nil

Horse Lotto:
N/A

Notifications:
1. Those present wished Rob Guidi well in advance of his knee replacement surgery that is scheduled for this coming Thursday. The surgery will mean that Rob will be unable to play golf for 2-3 months. His wife, Kathy, will have the benefit of his company Saturday morning for at least 2 months and be his chauffeur for 4-6 weeks. Lucky Kathy!

2. Denis Daniels gave an update on the condition of his brother, Garry, who is in hospital. Garry will be there for several months while doctors treat him for cancer. Garry is our thoughts and prayers..

3. Mick Connor will be the contact for bookings until Rob returns as Captain