Saturday 27 April 2024
Saturday 20 April 2024
27/04/2024 - Calderwood Valley Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 7:00am
28 players teed off on a cool overcast morning with no wind or rain. The day warmed up after 9am and the weather was nice for 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 a bit long but in good condition.
The greens were in good condition with a thick mat of grass making putting challenging.
The Guzzlers Cup was won by Steve O'Toole.
1st Place: Steve O'Toole (39 points)
2nd Place: Matt Whibley (38)
3rd Place: Tony Bedingfield (36) on a count back from Tim Tillbrook, Rob Gillespie
Pink Ball: Steve O'Grady (26)
Ball Prizes:
4th Hole: NTP: Rodney Dixon
6th Hole: NTP: Matt Whibley
13th Hole: NTP: Rob Gillespie
2nd Hole: D&P: Chris Dodd
10th Hole: D&P: Matt Whibley
8th Hole: Eagles Nest: Frank Fuller $15
18th Hole - Longest Drive:
A-Grade: Chris Lee
B-Grade: Gary Barnes
C-Grade: Steve Buchanan
Acknowledgements:
- Thanks to Darren Welsh for cooking the BBQ.
- Thanks to Peter Bull for bringing the beer, bread rolls, rissoles, sausages & onions
Visitors:
Nil
New Members:
Nil
Notifications:
Nil
Saturday 13 April 2024
20/04/2024 - Woolooware Golf Course - Finals Singles Matchplay Championships - Individual Stableford - 6:11am
32 players teed off on a drizzly and overcast morning. It rained for about 2 holes necessitating the use of umbrellas. There were gusty winds that benefited golfers when playing the holes facing south to north.
The fairways were mainly dry with a thick covering of grass.
The Greens were in excellent condition rewarding the good putters among us.
The Guzzlers Cup was won by Grant Thompson.
1st Place: Grant Thompson (38) on a count back from Phil Beardsley
2nd Place: Rob Guidi (34) on a count back from R. Dixon, J. Dunn & G. Soravia
3rd Place: Rodney Dixon (34)
Pink Ball: Tony Bedingfield (20)
Ball Prizes:
3rd Hole: NTP: Tony Bedingfield
9th Hole: NTP: Peter Bull
10th Hole: NTP: Mick Connor
5th Hole: D&P: Tim Tillbrook
11th Hole: D&P: Tim Tillbrook
16th Hole: Eagles Nest: Ian Tillbrook ($25)
Longest drive: 14th Hole:
A Grade: Matt Whibley
B Grade: Darren Welsh
C Grade: Steve Buchanan
Visitors:
Ben Foster
Danial Johnston
New Member:
Nil
Horse Lotto:
Nil
Acknowledgements:
Nil
Singles Matchplay Championship
Tim Tillbrook defeated Darren Welsh 1 UP becoming the 2024 Singles Matchplay Champion
Notifications:
Mick Connor & Tim Tillbrook will be organizing next week's game at Calderwood as Rob Guidi is travelling overseas.
Sunday 7 April 2024
13/03/2024 - Mt Broughton Golf Course - 2 Ball Ambrose - 9:00am
24 players teed off on a coolish morning that was free from wind and rain. The sun came out after the first few holes making the day very pleasant.
The course was in good condition but it was challenging for most players to connect their club with their ball as proven by the scores.
The Winning Team was Graham Clarke and Steve Baker
Fist Place: Graham Clarke and Steve Baker (65.75)
2nd Place: Tim Tillbrook and Denis Daniels (67) on a count back from
Ian Tillbrook & Chris Dodd
Ball Prizes:
2nd Hole: NTP: Steve Buchanan
4th Hole: NTP: Ian Tillbrook
17th Hole: NTP: Moz Huertas
13th Hole: D&P: Matt Whibley
18th Hole: D&P: Geoff Hall
10th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody
8th Hole: Longest Drive
A-Grade: Tim Tillbrook
B-Grade: Nobody
C-Grade: John Dunn
Visitors:
-
Notifications:
Tim Tillbrook scored an Eagle on the 3rd Hole.
Saturday 30 March 2024
06/04/2024 - The Ridge Golf Course - 3rd Round Eclectic - Singles Matchplay Final - Individual Stableford - 7:10am
Game cancelled due to torrential rain in the 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the game
Saturday 23 March 2024
30/03/2024 - Rosnay (Auburn) Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 7:15am
20 players teed off on a warm morning with clear skies and a slight breeze - a perfect day for golf.
The grass cover in the 'rough' off the fairways was a bit thick causing players a bit of difficulty striking the green from the rough.
The greens were in very good condition.
The Guzzlers Cup was won by James Huertas
1st Place: James Huertas (40)
2nd Place: Moz Huertas (36)
3rd Place: John Dunn (35) on a count back from 5 others.
Pink Ball: Scott Whyte (24)
Ball Prizes:
6th Hole: NTP: Ian Tillbrook
9th Hole: NTP: Ian Cooper
13th Hole: NTP: Jono Muhs
3rd Hole: D&P: James Huertas
14th Hole: D&P: Graham Clarke
16th Hole: Eagles Nest: James Huertas ($50)
1st Hole: Longest Drive - A Grade: James Huertas
1st Hole: Longest Drive - B Grade: Danny Yu
1st Hole: Longest Drive - C Grade: Steve Buchanan
Visitors:
-
New Members:
Daniel Johnston
Acknowledgements:
Nil
Notifications:
The Single Matchplay Championship Final will be played next week at The Ridge between Tim Tillbrook and Darren Welsh
Saturday 16 March 2024
23/03/2024 - Woodville Golf Course - Semi-Final Singles Matchplay - Individual Stableford - 7:00am
26 players teed off on a warm but overcast morning with a slight breeze - a perfect day for golf.
The grass cover in the 'rough' off the fairways was a bit thick causing players a bit of difficulty striking thee green from the rough.
The greens were in very good condition.
The Guzzlers Cup was won by Geoff Hall
1st Place: Geoff Hall (37) on a count back from Denis Daniels
2nd Place: Denis Daniels (37)
3rd Place: Steve Baker (36)
Pink Ball: Peter Bull (18)
Ball Prizes:
2nd Hole: NTP: Tony Bedingfield
11th Hole: NTP: John Dunn
15th Hole: NTP: Rob Guidi
9th Hole: D&P: Nobody
17th Hole: D&P: Nobody
7th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody
15th Hole: Longest Drive - A Grade: Tim Tillbrook
15th Hole: Longest Drive - B Grade: Peter Bull
15th Hole: Longest Drive - C Grade: Steve O'Toole
Visitors:
Nil
New Members:
Nil
Acknowledgements:
Nil
Notifications:
Singles Matchplay results
Tim Tillbrook defeated Rob Guidi 2&1
Darren Welsh defeated Tony Bedingfield 1UP
Saturday 9 March 2024
16/3/2024 - Gerringong Golf Course - 2nd Round Singles Matchplay - Individual Stableford - 9:10am
17 players teed off on an overcast morning. The weather forecast was for 22 degrees and rain later in the day.
The fairways were mainly lush and green with the greens firm.
The Guzzlers Cup was won by Rob Guidi.
1st Place: Rob Guidi (38)
2nd Place: Ian Tillbrook (35)
3rd Place: Tony Bedingfield (33)
Pink Ball: Steve Buchanan (19)
Ball Prizes:
2nd Hole: NTP: John Dunn
14th Hole: NTP: Steve O'Grady
18th Hole: NTP: Nobody
9th Hole: D&P: Darren Welsh (eagle)
10th Hole: D&P: Geoff Hall
8th Hole: Eagles Nest Nobody
Longest Drive: 17th Hole:
A-Grade: Chris Lee
B-Grade: Tony Bedingfield
C-Grade: John Adelerhof
New Members:
-
Visitors:
Players welcomed back Glenn Lord who last played with us at Mt Broughton in 2023.
Horse Lotto ($100):
-
Acknowledgements
Thanks to Fred El-Daher & John Adelerhof for cooking the BBQ
Thanks to Bully for bringing the food
Notifications
Darren Welsh scored an Eagle on the par 4 9th hole.
Saturday 2 March 2024
9/3/2024 - The Ridge Golf Course - 1st Round Singles Matchplay - 2nd Round Eclectic - Individual Stableford - 7:10am
31 players teed off on a warm (26-27 degrees) clear morning with little chance of rain.
30cm preferred lie on the fairways.
The greens were in very good condition and fast for putting.
The fairways were in good condition with plenty of run.
The Guzzlers Cup was won by Matt Carlton
1st Place: Matt Carlton (45)
2nd Place: Moz Huertas (36) on a count back from Rob Guidi, Danny Yu & Ian Tillbrook
3rd Place: Rob Guidi (36)
Pink Ball: Rodney Dixon (24)
Ball Prizes:
5th Hole: NTP: Mick Connor
11th Hole: NTP: Rob Guidi
15th Hole: NTP: Graham Clarke
2nd Hole: D&P: Matt Carlton
12th Hole: D&P: Danny Yu
8th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody
18th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade: Darren Welsh
18th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade: Joe Taylor
18th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade: Fred El-Daher
New Members:
-
Acknowledgements:
Thanks to Darren Welsh for cooking the BBQ
Thanks to Jeff Saunders for bringing the food
Horse Lotto ($100):
-
Notifications:
-
Saturday 24 February 2024
2/3/2024 - Calderwood Valley Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 7:00am
28 players teed off on a warm overcast morning with no wind or rain. The weather was nice for 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 a bit long but in good condition.
The greens were also in excellent condition and fast for our putting.
The Guzzlers Cup was won by Chris Dodd
1st Place: Chris Dodd (41 points)
2nd Place: Tony Bedingfield (38) on a count back from Gary Barnes
3rd Place: Gary Barnes (38)
Pink Ball: Moz Huertas (25)
Ball Prizes:
4th Hole: NTP: Tony Bedingfield
6th Hole: NTP: Scott Whyte
13th Hole: NTP: Rob Gillespie
2nd Hole: D&P: Chris Lee
15th Hole: D&P: Rob Gillespie
8th Hole: Eagles Nest: Rob Guidi $25
18th Hole - Longest Drive:
A-Grade: Frank Fuller
B-Grade: Chris Dodd
C-Grade: Nobody
Acknowledgements:
- Thanks to Danny Yu for cooking the BBQ.
- Thanks to Peter Bull for bringing the beer, bread rolls, rissoles, sausages & onions
Visitors:
Nil
New Members:
Chris Advelas
Notifications:
The AGM has been scheduled for 7pm 5/3/24 at Miranda Hotel
Saturday 17 February 2024
23/2/2024 - Shelley Beach Golf Course - Yellow Ball Team Event - Individual Stableford - 11:15am
20 players teed off on a 36 degree day that made golf very difficult due to the heat and humidity that the sea breeze did not help golfers to make it more pleasant.
The Guzzlers Cup Winner was Rob Guidi (38)
Yellow Ball Teams
Winners: Glen Cheetam, John Adelerhof, Derek Cheetam, Graham Clarke (34)
Runners Up: Rob Guidi, Rob Gillespie, Steve O'Grady, Jeff Saunders (29)
No Pink Ball
Pins:
4th Hole: NTP: Gary Barnes
9th Hole: NTP: Derek Cheetam
10th Hole: NTP: Rodney Dixon
13th Hole: NTP: Rob Gillespie
6th Hole: D&P: Jeff Saunders
18th Hole: D&P: Rob Guidi
14th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade: Derek Cheetam
14th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade: Adrian Adelerhof
14th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade: Luke Keuenhoff
Visitors:
Glen & Craig Holland
Glenn & Derek Cheetam
Joel Griffith
Acknowledgements:
Lee Griifith, the late Alan Griffith's wife and Joel's mother, joined the celebrations after the game. I would imagine that a few beers were drunk in fond and loving memory of Alan who was a popular and valued members of MGC for more than 20 years.
24/2/2024 - Kooindah Waters Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 10:48am
20 players teed off on a 20 degree day that was 16 degrees cooler wit golfing conditions much more pleasant than the previous day despite a slight drizzle.
The Guzzlers Cup Winner was Rob Guidi (2 days in a row)
1st Place: Rob Guidi (35)
2nd Place: Frank Fuller (33) on a count back
3rd Place: Scott Wootton (32)
Pink Ball: Luke Keuenhoff (21)
Pins:
4th Hole: NTP: Gary Barnes
6th Hole: NTP: Derek Cheetam
12th Hole: NTP: Rodney Dixon
13th Hole: NTP: Rob Gillespie
9th Hole: D&P: Derek Cheetam
14th Hole: D&P: Nobody
17th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody
18th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade: Mick Connor
18th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade: Gary Barnes
18th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade: John Adelerhof
Visitors:
Glen & Craig Holland
Glenn & Derek Cheetam
Acknowledgements:
Rob Guidi and Mick Connor did all of the organisation for the golfing weekend away from Sydney and all those who participated greatly appreciated their efforts.
Saturday 10 February 2024
17/2/2024 - The RIdge Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 6:50am
29 players teed off on a very humid (95%) and warm (26-27 degrees) morning with little chance of rain.
30cm preferred lie on the fairways. Bunkers were GUR.
The greens were in very good condition and fast for putting.
The fairways were in good condition with plenty of run.
The Guzzlers Cup was won by Ian Tillbrook
1st Place: Ian Tillbrook (41) on a count back from Scott Wootton
2nd Place: Scott Wootton (41)
3rd Place: Mick Connor (39)
Pink Ball: Denis Daniels (22)
Ball Prizes:
5th Hole: NTP: Rob Guidi
11th Hole: NTP: Rob Guidi
15th Hole: NTP: Moz Huertas
3rd Hole: D&P: Rob Guidi
12th Hole: D&P: Tim Tillbrook
8th Hole: Eagles Nest: Graham Clarke ($15)
18th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade: Ian Tillbrook
18th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade: Denis Daniels
18th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade: Grant Thompson
New Members:
Tom Saad
Acknowledgements:
Thanks to Danny Yu for cooking the BBQ
Thanks to Jeff Saunders for bringing the food
Horse Lotto ($100):
-
Notifications:
-
Saturday 3 February 2024
10/2/2024 - Woolooware Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 6:14am
27 players teed off on a warm but overcast morning. It rained for about 4 holes necessitating the use of umbrellas. There was wind but it was mainly light.
The fairways were mainly dry with a thick covering of grass.
The Greens were in excellent condition rewarding the good putters among us.
The Guzzlers Cup was won by Scott Wootton.
1st Place: Scott Wootton (35) on a count back from Phil Beardsley
2nd Place: Phil Beardsley (35)
3rd Place: Steve O'Toole (34)
Pink Ball: Mark Walton (24)
Ball Prizes:
3rd Hole: NTP: John Dunn
4th Hole: NTP: Steve O'Toole
10th Hole: NTP: Adrian Adelerhof
6th Hole: D&P: Joe Taylor
11th Hole: D&P: Phil Beardsley
16th Hole: Eagles Nest: Graham Clarke ($13.50)
Longest drive: 14th Hole:
A Grade: James Huertas
B Grade: Tony Bedingfield
C Grade: Scott Wootton
Visitors:
Nil
New Member:
Nil
Horse Lotto:
Nil
Acknowledgements:
Nil
Notifications:
1. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at 7pm on Tuesday 20 February 2024 at the Gymea Bowling Club.
2. The Weekend Away to the Central Coast is fast approaching. If you have not yet paid for the weekend please pay the money into the MGC Bank account:
BSB 082-367
Account 03-531-4712
Saturday 27 January 2024
3/2/2024 - Rosnay (Auburn) Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 6:47am
27 players teed off on a warm but overcast morning with a slight breeze - a perfect day for golf.
The grass cover in the 'rough' off the fairways was a bit thick causing players a bit of difficulty striking thee green from the rough.
The greens were in very good condition.
The Guzzlers Cup was won by Gary Barnes
1st Place: Gary Barnes (41)
2nd Place: Jeff Saunders (40)
3rd Place: James Huertas (36) on a count back from 5 others.
Pink Ball: Grant Thompson (23)
Ball Prizes:
6th Hole: NTP: Chris Lee
9th Hole: NTP: Jeff Saunders
10th Hole: NTP: Ian Tillbrook
3rd Hole: D&P: Brian Dellaca
14th Hole: D&P: Moz Huertas
16th Hole: Eagles Nest: Frank Fuller ($13.50)
18th Hole: Longest Drive - A Grade: Mick Connor
18th Hole: Longest Drive - B Grade: Rob Gillepsie
18th Hole: Longest Drive - C Grade: Steve Buchanan
Visitors:
Brian Dellaca
New Members:
Nil
Acknowledgements:
Nil
Notifications:
The AGM will be at 7pm at the Gymea Bowling Club on Tuesday 20 February 2024.
The weekend away will be held on 23 and 24 February 2024 on the Central Coast with accommodation on the Friday and Saturday night at the Ibis Motel at The Entrance. Friday's game of golf will be at the Shelley Beach Golf Course and Saturday's game will be at Kooindah Waters at Tuggerah.
Saturday 20 January 2024
27/1/2024 - Woolooware Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 6:00am
28 players teed off on a warm but overcast morning. There was a light drizzle for most of the 18 holes of golf. That together with the humidity (Dew Point of 23.7 degrees) made the golf less enjoyable than had been expected.
The fairways were mainly dry with a thick covering of grass.
The Greens were generally in very good condition although the surface grass carried a lot of moisture making putting challenging.
The Guzzlers Cup was won by John Adelerhof.
1st Place: John Adelerhof (40) on a count back from Graham Clarke
2nd Place: Graham Clarke (40)
3rd Place: Luke Keuenhoff (39)
Pink Ball: Steve Baker (24)
Ball Prizes:
3rd Hole: NTP: Steve Baker
4th Hole: NTP: Rob Gillespie (Sneaky Long)
16th Hole: NTP: Fred El-Daher
6th Hole: D&P: Tony Bedingfield
18th Hole: D&P: Nobody
10th Hole: Eagles Nest: Mick Connor ($55)
Longest drive: 13th Hole:
A Grade: Ian Tillbrook
B Grade: Chris Slack
C Grade: Scott Wootton
Visitors:
Nil
New Member:
Nil
Horse Lotto:
Danny Yu
Acknowledgements:
Nil
Notifications:
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at 7pm on Tuesday 20 February 2024 at the Gymea Bowling Club
Saturday 13 January 2024
20/1/2024 - Calderwood Valley Golf Course - Ray Fenton Memorial - Individual Stableford - 7:30am
32 players teed off on a warm morning on a day that was forecast to reach the high 20 degrees with no wind or rain. The weather was nice for golf early but warmed up late in the round.
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 and fast for our putting.
The Guzzlers Cup was won by Tim Tillbrook
1st Place: Tim Tillbrook (40 points)
2nd Place: Chris Lee (38 points) on a count back from Tony Bedingfield
3rd Place: Tony Bedingfield (38 points)
Pink Ball: Darren Welsh (19 points)
Ball Prizes:
4th Hole: NTP: Scott Whyte
6th Hole: NTP: Chris Lee
13th Hole: NTP: Chris Lee
2nd Hole: D&P: James Huertas
10th Hole: D&P: Ben Copp
8th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody
16th Hole - Longest Drive:
A-Grade: Tim Tillbrook
B-Grade: Gary Barnes
C-Grade: Jeff Saunders
Acknowledgements:
- Thanks to Grant Thompson & Moz Huertas for cooking the BBQ.
- Thanks to Peter Bull for bringing the beer
- Thanks to Jeff Saunders for bringing the rissoles, sausages & onions
Visitors:
Gary Salversen
New Members:
Nil
Notifications:
The AGM has been scheduled for 7pm 20/2/24 at Gymea Bowling Club
Saturday 6 January 2024
13/1/2024 - The Ridge Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 6:20am
32 players teed off on a very warm morning that was forecast to reach 30 degrees near the coast and 34 degrees out west with little chance of rain until Sunday.
30cm preferred lie on the fairways.
The greens were in very good condition and fast for putting.
The fairways were in good condition with plenty of run although there were some patches where water from recent rains had accumulated making the area a bit boggy.
The bunkers however did not have a lot of sand in them with the hessian matting showing through in places.
The Guzzlers Cup was won by Scott Whyte
1st Place: Scott Whyte (42)
2nd Place: Mark Walton (38) - count back from R.Dixon, D.Yu & S.Baker
3rd Place: Rodney Dixon (38)
Pink Ball: Ben Hagan (24)
Ball Prizes:
8th Hole: NTP: Fred El-Daher
11th Hole: NTP: Tim Tillbrook
15th Hole: NTP: Scott Wootton
2nd Hole: D&P: Darryn Fuller
12th Hole: D&P: Tim Tillbrook
8th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody
17th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade: Darryn Fuller
17th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade: Chris Slack
17th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade: Mark Walton
New Members:
-
Acknowledgements:
Thanks to Rob Gillespie & Jeff Saunders for cooking the BBQ
Thanks to Jeff Saunders for bringing the food
Horse Lotto ($100):
Steve O'Grady
Notifications:
-