15/03/2025 - Gerringong Golf Course - Singles Matchplay - ROUND 3 - Individual Stableford - 9:02am

08/03/2025 - The Ridge Golf Course - Matchplay Championships - ROUND 2 - Individual Stableford - 7:10am

 32 players teed off on an overcast morning with rain threatening. Cyclone Alfred is having a big impact to the weather in SE Queensland and northern NSW and that may be having an impact to weather in The Shire.

Bunkers were GUR and out of play and there was a 300mm preferred lie on the fairways only.

The greens were in very good condition but were a bit slow for putting due to the length of the grass and the moisture on the green.

The fairways were also a bit damp but there were no pools of water on any fairways.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Ian Tillbrook

1st Place:                                            Ian Tillbrook (37 points)

2nd Place:                                           Rob Gillespie (36 points) 

3rd Place:                                           Joe Taylor (36 points) 

                                                             on a count back from Ben Everson, Frank Fuller, Ian Cooper

Pink Ball:                                            Darren Welsh (21 points)

Ball Prizes:

  5th Hole: NTP:                                  Danny Yu

  8th Hole: NTP:  A-Grade:                 Moz Huertas

  8th Hole: NTP:  B-Grade:                 Denis Daniels

  8th Hole: NTP:  C-Grade:                 Ian Cooper

15th Hole: NTP:                                  Tim Tillbrook

 3rd Hole: D&P:  A-Grade:                  Ben Everson

 3rd Hole: D&P:  B-Grade:                  Nobody

 3rd Hole: D&P:  C-Grade:                  Nobody

12th Hole: D&P:                                 Chris Dodd

 8th Hole: Eagles Nest:                       Moz Huertas ($40)

18th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade:  Moz Huertas

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

18th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade:  Brett Saunders

SINGLES MATCHPLAY COMPETITION:

Frank Fuller defeated Graham Clarke 5 & 4

Rob Gillespie defeated Chris Dodd 1 UP

Tony Bedingfield won on a forfeit from John Adelerhof

Joe Taylor defeated Peter Bull 7 & 6

Geoff Hall defeated Denis Daniels 1 UP

Bruce Crebbin defeated Jeff Saunders 1 UP

Julian Werrett defeated Mick Connor 1 UP

Ian Tillbrook defeated Rodney Dixon 3 & 2

New Members:

Luke Huertas

Visitors:

-

Acknowledgements:

Thanks to Jeff Saunders for bringing the food

Thanks to Tim Tillbrook & Danny Yu for cooking the BBQ

Horse Lotto ($100):

Tim Tillbrook

Notifications:

-

01/03/2025 - Calderwood Valley Golf Course - Matchplay Championships - ROUND 1 Individual Stableford - 6:50am

32 players teed off on a warm morning with clear skies and a slight breeze that helped to keep the heat and humidity in check.

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 helping goof putters to sink their putts.

Bunkers were in play and players were allowed 6 inch preferred lie on fairways.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Matt Gillespie

1st Place:              Matt Gillespie (40 points) on a count back from Ian Tillbrook

2nd Place:             Ian Tillbrook (40 points) 

3rd Place:              Joe Taylor (38 points) on a count back from Bruce Crebbin

Pink Ball:              Rob Guidi (23 points)

Ball Prizes:

  4th Hole: NTP:           Brett Coventry

  6th Hole: NTP:           Chris Lee

13th Hole: NTP:           Darren Welsh

 2nd Hole: D&P:          Matt Gillespie

18th Hole: D&P:          Matt Gillespie

8th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody

15th Hole - Longest Drive:

A-Grade:    Joe Taylor

B-Grade:    Brett Coventry

C-Grade:    Brett Saunders

Horse Lotto ($100):

-

Acknowledgements:

1. Thanks to Darren Welsh for cooking the BBQ.
2. Thanks to Peter Bull for bringing the food and drinks

Visitors:

-

New Members:

-

Notifications:

Best wishes to James Huertas who will marry his fiance, Laura, in 2 weeks. 

Members of the MGC wish the happy couple a long and loving life together.

22/02/2025 - Leura Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 8:04am

20 players teed off on a warm clear morning.

Bunkers were in play and there was a 300mm preferred lie on the fairways only.

The greens were in very good condition and fast as they had been recently mowed.

The fairways were dry producing plenty of run.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Matt Saunders

1st Place:                                            Matt Saunders (36 points)

2nd Place:                                           Rob Guidi (34 points) 

3rd Place:                                           Mick Connor (33 points)

Pink Ball:                                            Chris Dodd (19 points)

Ball Prizes:

  2nd Hole: NTP:                                  Gary Barnes 

   7th Hole: NTP:                                  Grant Thompson

   9th Hole: NTP:                                  Rodney Dixon

10th Hole: D&P:                                  Jono Muhs

18th Hole: D&P:                                  Rodney Dixon

17th Hole: Eagles Nest:                        Nobody

12th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade:  Mick Connor

12th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade:  Julian Werrett

12th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade:  Matt Saunders

New Members:

-

Visitors:

-

Acknowledgements:

-

Horse Lotto ($100):

-

Notifications:

-

21/02/2025 - Blackheath Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 9:30am

15 players teed off on a warm clear morning.

Bunkers were in play and there was a 300mm preferred lie on the fairways only.

The greens were in very good condition and fast as they had been recently mowed.

The fairways were dry producing plenty of run.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Geoff Hall

1st Place:                                            Geoff Hall (34 points)

2nd Place:                                           Matt Saunders (33)  on a count back from Rob Guidi

3rd Place:                                           Rob Guidi (33)

Pink Ball:                                            Graham Clarke (23 points)

Ball Prizes:

  2nd Hole: NTP:                                  Rob Guidi 

   7th Hole: NTP:                                  Rob Gillespie

14th Hole: NTP:                                  Geoff Hall

15th Hole: D&P:                                  Denis Daniels

16th Hole: D&P:                                  Frank Fuller

17th Hole: Jackpot Hole:                     Gary Barnes ($65)

12th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade:  Geoff Hall

12th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade:  Gary Barnes

12th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade:  Nobody

Jackpot Hole:

Players contributed $5 each ($65) for which players competed to hit their golf ball closest to the pin when the ball stops on the green.

New Members:

-

Visitors:

-

Acknowledgements:

-

Horse Lotto ($100):

-

Notifications:

-

15/02/2025 - The Ridge Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 06:20am

32 players teed off on a warm clear morning.

Bunkers were in play and there was a 300mm preferred lie on the fairways only.

The greens were in very good condition and fast as they had been recently mowed.

The fairways were dry producing plenty of run.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Ian Cooper

1st Place:                                            Ian Cooper (39 points)

2nd Place:                                           Denis Daniels (38) 

3rd Place:                                           Steve O'Toole (37) on a count back from Frank Fuller

Pink Ball:                                            Ian Tillbrook (26 points)

Ball Prizes:

  5th Hole: NTP:                                  Steve O'Toole

11th Hole: NTP:                                  Jeff Saunders

15th Hole: NTP:                                  Grant Thompson

 3rd Hole: D&P:                                  Mick Connor

12th Hole: D&P:                                 Nobody

 8th Hole: Eagles Nest:                       Chris Lee ($30)

17th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade:  Chris Lee

17th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade:  Phil Beardsley

17th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade:  Doug Regan

New Members:

-

Visitors:

-

Acknowledgements:

Thanks to Jeff Saunders for bringing the food

Thanks to Steve Baker for cooking the BBQ

Horse Lotto ($100):

-

Notifications:

Weekend away next Friday (Blackheath @ 9:20am 21/2/25, Leura @ 8:04am 22/2/25)

Carts will be provided for all players.

08/02/2025 - Woolooware Golf Course - Ray Fenton Memorial - Eclectic Competition Round 1 - Individual Stableford - 6:13am

This was the first round of the Eclectic Competition for 2025.

30 players teed off on a clear warm morning with no rain forecast until the afternoon. It was not wet underfoot despite the rain over recent weeks.

The fairways were dry with a thick covering of grass but patchy on some fairways.

The Greens were in excellent condition with conditions excellent for putting.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Julian Werrett.

Julian was also awarded the Ray Fenton Memorial Shield for winning the days' competition.

1st Place:                         Julian Werrett (41 points)

2nd Place:                        Ian Tillbrook (36 points)

3rd Place:                        Danny Yu (35 points)

Pink Ball:                        Grant Thompson (20 points)

Ball Prizes:

  4th Hole: NTP:              Graham Clarke

  9th Hole: NTP:              Ian Tillbrook

10th Hole: NTP:              Rob Guidi

  6th Hole: D&P:             Gary Barnes

15th Hole: D&P:             Tim Tillbrook

16th Hole: Eagles Nest:  Nobody

Longest drive: 18th Hole:

A Grade:                 Mick Connor

B Grade:                 Gary Barnes

C Grade:                 Bruce Crebbin

Visitors:

Nil

New Member:

Nil

Horse Lotto:

-

Notices:

-

01/02/2025 - Rosnay (Auburn) Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 06:47am

35 players teed off on a warm morning (21 degrees) with overcast sky and a forecast of a warm and humid day.

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 well manicured.

The Bunkers were in challenging.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Danny Yu

1st Place:                           Danny Yu (37)

2nd Place:                          Bruce Crebbin (37) on a count back from Darren Welsh

3rd Place:                           Darren Welsh (37)

Pink Ball:                           Chris Gordon (18)

Ball Prizes:

  6th Hole: NTP:            Danny Yu

  9th Hole: NTP:             Mark Walton

13th Hole: NTP:             Chris Lee

  3rd Hole: D&P:            Tim Tillbrook

14th Hole: D&P:             Grant Varidel

16th Hole: Eagles Nest:  Chris Gordon ($30)

11th Hole: Longest Drive - A Grade: Graham Clarke

11th Hole: Longest Drive - B Grade: John Dunn

11th Hole: Longest Drive - C Grade:  Fred El-Daher

Horse Lotto ($100):

John Adelerhof

Visitors:

-

New Members:

Grant Varidel

Tom McHugh

Ryan Holt

Chris Gordon

Acknowledgements:

Darren Fuller celebrates his 41st birthday tomorrow and his mates wanted to celebrate it today with a game of golf together.

Notifications:

-

25/01/2025 - The Ridge Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 6:20am

32 players teed off on a warm clear morning.

Bunkers were in play and there was a 300mm preferred lie on the fairways only.

The greens were in very good condition and fast as they had been recently mowed.

The fairways were dry producing plenty of run.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Peter Jenkins

1st Place:                                            Peter Jenkins (41 points)

2nd Place:                                           Sam Lee (40 points) 

3rd Place:                                           Julian Werrett (37 points on a count back from Doug Regan

Pink Ball:                                            Scott Whyte (21 points)

Ball Prizes:

  5th Hole: NTP:                                  Matt Whibley

11th Hole: NTP:                                  Tim Tillbrook

15th Hole: NTP:                                  Sam Lee

 3rd Hole: D&P:                                  George Soravia

12th Hole: D&P:                                 Tim Tillbrook

 8th Hole: Eagles Nest:                       Nobody

17th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade:  Tim Tillbrook 

17th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade:  Rob Gillespie

17th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade:  Rodney Dixon

New Members:

-

Visitors:

-

Acknowledgements:

Thanks to Jeff Saunders for bringing the food

Thanks to Tony Bedingfield and Matt Gillespie for cooking the BBQ

Horse Lotto ($100):

John Adelerhof

Notifications:

Mick Connor will send an email out during the week about the arrangements for the Weekend away in late February. Those will be playing 2-3 games of golf and requiring accommodation will need to pay a $250 deposit by next weekend.

18/01/2025 - Calderwood Valley Golf Course - Ray Fenton Memorial - Individual Stableford - 7:00am

25 players embarked on the long journey to Calderwood Valley from Sydney where wind and rain were quite ferocious during the night and early morning when they left home.

When we arrived at Calderwood Golf Course the skies were over cast but rain and wind had abated allowing us to tee off with an expectation that we might have a good conditions for our game of golf

However after 4 or 5 holes it did start to rain and we had to use our umbrellas and rain gear. The conditions changed several times during the game and we even had blues skies and warm sunshine at one point during the morning.

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 albeit a bit damp making putts challenging as they were short of the pin.

Bunkers were out of play and players were allowed 6 inch preferred lie through the green.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Tony Bedingfield

The winner of the Ray Fenton Memorial Day was also Tony Bedingfield

1st Place:              Tony Bedingfield (37 points) on a count back from Rob Gillespie & Mark Walton

2nd Place:             Rob Gillespie (37 points) on a count back from Mark Walton

3rd Place:              Mark Walton (37 points)

Pink Ball:              Julian Werrett (21 points)

Ball Prizes:

  4th Hole: NTP:           Graham Clarke

  6th Hole: NTP:           Peter Bull

13th Hole: NTP:           Geoff Hall

 2nd Hole: D&P:          Tony Bedingfield

10th Hole: D&P:          Tony Bedingfield

8th Hole: Eagles Nest: Frank Fuller ($13)

16th Hole - Longest Drive:

A-Grade:    Frank Fuller

B-Grade:    Chris Dodd

C-Grade:    Mark Walton

Horse Lotto ($100):

-

Acknowledgements:

1. There was no BBQ as we were unsure as to whether the game would be on due to bad weather that we were experiencing in Sydney and how many players would actually turn up at Calderwood.
2. Thanks to Peter Bull for bringing the drinks

Visitors:

Ex-MGC member, Nathan Swain, traveled to Sydney for a family reunion and was able to join us at golf.

New Members:

-

Notifications:

Congratulations to Darren Welsh who turned 50 last Thursday.

11/01/2025 - Woolooware Golf Course - 2 Ball Ambrose - 05:46am

29 players teed off on a drizzly overcast morning with rain forecast for most of the day but we only needed the umbrellas on a few holes. It was a mainly dry morning and it was not very wet underfoot despite the torrential rain that fell overnight.

The fairways were dry with a thick covering of grass but patchy on some fairways.

The Greens were in excellent condition but the moisture content made putting challenging.

There were no Guzzlers Cup or Pink Ball awards given out as it was an Ambrose competition.

1st Place:                         Joe Taylor, Ben Everson, Darryn Fuller - 56.25

2nd Place:                        Matt Saunders, Moz Huertas, Gary Barnes - 59

3rd Place:                        Rob Guidi, Steve Buchanan, Rob Gillespie - 63

Pink Ball:                        Not awarded

Ball Prizes:

  3rd Hole: NTP:              Darryn Fuller

  4th Hole: NTP:              Danny Yu

10th Hole: NTP:              Ben Everson

  6th Hole: D&P:             Steve O'Grady

11th Hole: D&P:             Rob Guidi

10th Hole: Eagles Nest:  Moz Huertas ($25)

Longest drive: 18th Hole:

A Grade:                 Darryn Welsh

B Grade:                 Darryn Fuller

C Grade:                 Jeff Saunders

Visitors:

Nil

New Member:

Ben Everson

Horse Lotto:

-

Notices:

Matt Gillespie rejoined after a long lay-off