1 April 2023 - Rosnay (Auburn) Golf Course - Singles Matchplay Semi-Final - Individual Stableford - 7:00am

20 starters turned up to experience a beautiful warm sunny day that was good for golf up until about 11am when the clouds rolled in and brief periods of drizzle rained down on u..

The greens were a bit long and held the dew for most of the day. The rough was long making it tough for those who missed the fairway. There were no damp sections on the fairways which had been well mown.

1st Place:                           Gary Barnes (39)

2nd Place:                          Matt Saunders (32) on a count back from Brett Coventry

3rd Place:                           Brett Coventry (32)

Pink Ball:                           Rob Gillespie (22)

Singles Matchplay:

Gary Barnes defeated Moz Huertas 6 & 5

Mick Connor defeated Steve Baker 2 UP

Ball Prizes:

  6th Hole: NTP:             Graham Clarke

  9th Hole: NTP:             Gary Barnes

13th Hole: NTP:             Graham Clarke

 3rd Hole: D&P:             Gary Barnes

14th Hole: D&P:            Rob Guidi

16th Hole: Eagles Nest: Graham Clarke ($45)

18th Hole: Longest Drive - A Grade: Mick Connor

18th Hole: Longest Drive - B Grade: Jeff Saunders

18th Hole: Longest Drive - C Grade: Nobody

Visitors:

Nil

New Members:

Nil

Acknowledgements:

1. Mick Connor was presented with his trophy for a Hole-in-One at Catalina on 4 March 2023

25 March 2023 - Gerringong Golf Course - Singles Matchplay Round 3 - Individual Stableford - 8:30am

19 players teed off on an overcast morning with no rain despite rain in Sydney and for most of the drive down to Gerringong.

The fairways were mainly lush and green with the greens firm. There were muddy patches in parts on fairways that was obviously a result of recent heavy rain.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Moz Huertas.

1st Place:                           Moz Huertas (36) on a count back from Matt Saunders

2nd Place:                          Matt Saunders (36)

3rd Place:                           Peter Jaeger (35) on a count back from Darren Welsh and Tony Bedingfield

Pink Ball:                           Peter Bull (23)

Singles Matchplay Results:

• Mick Connor won on a forfeit from Tim Tillbrook
• Steve Baker defeated Steve Buchanan 1 UP
• Moz Huertas defeated Rob Gillespie 3&2
• Gary Barnes defeated Rob Guidi 3&2

Ball Prizes:

  2nd Hole: NTP:                  Chris Lee 

14th Hole: NTP:                   Scott Whyte

18th Hole: NTP:                   Nobody

  5th Hole: D&P:                  Peter Jaeger 

10th Hole: D&P:                  Graham Clarke

  8th Hole: Eagles Nest        Nobody

Longest Drive: 17th Hole:

A-Grade:                              Graham Clarke 

B-Grade:                              Moz Huertas

C-Grade:                              Matt Saunders

New Members:

Nil

Visitors:
Nil

Horse Lotto ($100):

N/A

 

Acknowledgements

Nil

  

Notifications

Nil

18 March 2023 - Calderwood Valley Golf Course - Singles Matchplay Round 2 - Individual Stableford - 7:00am

24 players teed off on a very warm morning on a day that was forecast to hit 32 degrees. It was definitely warm and humid during the round with little breeze making it a tiring game of golf.

The fairways had a very good grass cover and they had been well mowed producing a reasonable amount of 'run' and the rough was in good condition.

The greens were also in excellent condition resulting in a good test for our putting.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Steve Baker, his first win since joining the Miranda Golf Club.

1st Place:          Steve Baker (41)

2nd Place:        Darren Welsh (38)

3rd Pace:          Peter Jaeger (35)

Pink Ball:         Ian Tillbrook (19)

Ball Prizes:

  4th Hole: NTP: Mick Connor

  6th Hole: NTP: James Huertas

13th Hole: NTP: Mick Connor

  2nd Hole: D&P: Mick Connor

16th Hole: D&P: Tim Tillbrook

8th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody

18th Hole - Longest Drive:

A-Grade:    Tim Tillbrook

B-Grade:    Moz Huertas

C-Grade:    Steve Buchanan

Singles Matchplay:

Rob Gillespie defeated Peter Bull 2&1

Steve Baker defeated Darren Welsh 2 UP

Tim Tillbrook defeated James Huertas 3&2

Gary Barnes defeated Ian Tillbrook 7&5

Moz Huertas defeated Chris Dodd 3 UP

Steve Buchanan defeated Frank Fuller 2 UP

Rob Guidi defeated Denis Daniels on a count back

Acknowledgements:

1. Thanks to Darren Welsg for cooking the BBQ.
2. Thanks to Jeff Saunders for bringing the rissoles, sausages and onions
3. Thanks to Peter Bull for bringing the bread rolls and beer

New Members:

Nil

Notifications:

Nil

11 March 2023 - The Ridge Golf Course - Singles Matchplay Round 1 - Individual Stableford - 6:50am

 32 players teed off on a warm and sunny morning with clear skies and no rain forecast of rain. The day turned very warm and humid.

30cm preferred lie on the fairways and bunkers were in play. 

The greens were in very good condition and putting was good.

The fairways were in good condition with plenty of run.

The Guzzlers Cup winner was Tim Tillbrook

1st Place:                                            Tim Tillbrook (41) scoring 3 over PAR

2nd Place:                                           Dylan Connor (39) on a count back from A. Johnson

3rd Place:                                           Peter Jaeger (38) on a count back from Ian Cooper

Pink Ball:                                            Ian Tillbrook (24) on a count back from Curtis Pennini & 

                                                             Fred El-Daher

Ball Prizes:

  5th Hole: NTP:                                  Curtis Pennini 

  8th Hole: NTP:                                  Gary Barnes

15th Hole: NTP:                                  Peter Jaeger

 2nd Hole: D&P:                                  James Huertas

12th Hole: D&P:                                  Denis Daniels

11th Hole: Eagles Nest:                       Nobody

18th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade:  Peter Jaeger

18th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade:  Tony Bedingfield

18th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade:  Curtis Pennini

Acknowledgements:

Dylan Connor & Ben Hewitt cooked the BBQ.

Horse Lotto ($100):

N/A

Notifications:

Peter Bull played the whole round with the Pink Ball that was awarded to him last week for coming last.

James Huertas celebrated another birthday today

Singles Matchplay Results

Rob Gillespie defeated Fred El-Daher 4&3

Denis Daniels defeated John Adelerhof 5&4

Frank Fuller defeated Tony Bedingfield 2UP

Steve Baker defeated Rodney Dixon 2UP

Steve Buchanan defeated Graham Clarke 4&2

Tim Tillbrook defeated Scott Wootton 2UP

5 March 2023 - Worrigee Golf Course - 2 Ball Ambrose Event - 10:30am

 16 players teed off

Ambrose Winners:       Jono Muhs & Steve Baker - 69 points

Ambrose Runners-up: Tim Tillbrook & Adrian Adelerhof - 72.75 points

Ball Prizes

  6th Hole: NTP:     Frank Fuller

  8th Hole: NTP:     Danny Yu

14th Hole: NTP:      Ian Tillbrook

17th Hole: NTP:      Frank Fuller

  3rd Hole: D&P:     Steve Baker

18th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade: Rob Guidi

18th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade: Gary Barnes

18th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade: Scott Wooton

Match Report From our Captain, Rob Guidi:

Sunday 05 March - Worrigee Golf Club - 2 Ball Ambrose.

16 players left Batemans Bay for the 2 hour trip to Worrigee for our last game, we were met with very warm conditions of 30 degrees.....felt like 35 !!

We hadn't played this course for many years and it was still challenging not only for the heat but we were following the members medal day comp which slowed our round up which took 5 hours....all enjoyed a refreshing drink in the club before taking the 2 hour drive home ...Rocket Rod Dixon was supposed to play but had a dose of gastro so he decided to sit this game out. 

All in all the weekend was appreciated and enjoyed by all. 

Our President, Gary Barnes, thanked the organizing team for their efforts.

 

4 March 2023 - Cattalina Golf Course (Batemans Bay) - Individual Stableford - 7:00am

 26 players teed off on a warmish morning with a slight drizzle that departed by mid morning and was followed by warm but overcast conditions

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Tim Tillbrook

1st Place:                 Tim Tillbrook (37)

2nd Place:                Gary Barnes (35)

3rd Place:                 Adrian Adelerhof (34)

Pink Ball:                 Rodney Dixon (16)

Ball Prizes

11th Hole: NTP:      Jono Muhs

23rd Hole: NTP:      Adrian Adelerhof   

25th Hole: NTP:      Jono Muhs

17th Hole: NTP:      Tim Tillbrook

27th Hole: NTP:      Mick Connor

14th Hole: Eagles Nest:      Mick Connor (55)

21st Hole: Longest drive - A Grade: Graham Clarke

21st Hole: Longest drive - B Grade: Brett Coventry

21st Hole: Longest drive - C Grade: Matt Saunders

Visitors:

Chris Parton, Gary Hartop

Notifications:

Mick Connor scored a Hole-in-One on the 14th holes, a 140m Par 3. Congratulations to Mick. I think that this was his first HI1.

Match Report From our Captain, Rob Guidi:

Saturday March 04 - Catalina Country Club - Stableford MGC Club game

26 players (some still a little under the weather..) turned up for an early 0700 tee off. It had rained overnight with light drizzle in the morning plus more constant drizzle turning to showers later on the front 9 was annoying but later sun emerged making it quite warm playing conditions on back 9 holes.

Course was excellent with most players enjoying the challenges of hole 10-27 which is what we were allocated. Highlight of the day without any doubt was Mick Connors hole in one on the Par 3 - 140m - 14th hole....(which was also the eagles nest with a 5 week jackpot) plenty of shouting followed by hugs and handshakes....well done Mick....and of course the traditional  buying of the beers !!!

All enjoyed a hearty lunch at the country club....8 others decided to play another 18 holes...they probably needed the practice so good for them.

 

3/3/23 - Moruya Golf Course - Yellow Ball Team Event - 10:30

 27 players teed off on an overcast but warmish day.

The results of the Yellow Ball Team event are as follows:

Winners:                    Rob Guidi, Mick Connor, John Adelerhof, Ian Tillbrook

Runners Up:              Tim Tillbrook, Danny Yu, Jono Muhs, John Dunn

Guzzler Cup winner: Moz Huertas (35)

Pink Ball:                   Phil Beardsley

Ball Prizes:

  5th Hole: NTP:         Brett Coventry

  6th Hole: NTP:         Graham Clarke

10th Hole: NTP:         Ian Tillbrook

12th Hole: NTP:         Scott Wootton

  9th Hole: D&P:         Andrew Johnon

14th Hole: D&P:        Tim Tillbrook

16th Hole: Longest drive - A Grade: Adrian Adelerhof

16th Hole: Longest drive - B Grade: Nobody

16th Hole: Longest drive - C Grade: Rob Gillespie

Visitors:

Sonya Sparre, Stephen Slack, Gary Hartop, Chris Parton

Notifications:

Unfortunately Michael Stokes had to withdraw from golf over the weekend due to a torn rotator cuff

Match Report From our Captain, Rob Guidi:

Friday March 03 - Moruya Golf Club - Yellow ball team event

26 players left Sydney headed for south coast on Friday around 0530-0600...its a great drive of around 3 & half hrs but rain on the way left a few pondering.....but arriving at Moruya it was overcast and bit of drizzle which came and went.

Greens and fairways were in great condition with the occasional rain which did not hamper our game. All in all a great course and all players enjoyed its challenges....unfortunately Steve Slack was unable to play due to an injury so he caddied/chauffeured for his brother Chris.

All adjourned to the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club for some refreshing ales and a hearty dinner....with some choosing to go to the local Chinese.

All accommodation for players was at the Mariners Waterfront Hotel.