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:

1. Thanks to Danny Yu for cooking the BBQ.
2. 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

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.

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:

-

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