Saturday, 14 March 2026
Saturday, 7 March 2026
14/03/2026 - Gerringong Golf Course - Singles Matchplay - ROUND 2 - Individual Stableford - 9:02am
20 players teed off on a sunny and fine morning with a light wind with a forecast of 27 degrees and no rain later in the day.
The fairways were mainly lush and green with the greens firm and fast for putting.
The Guzzlers Cup was won by Doug Regan - Gerringong GC donated a GGC golf shirt to the winner.
1st Place: Doug Regan (37 points)
2nd Place: Geoff Hall (33 points)
3rd Place: Julian Werrett (31 points)
Pink Ball: Chris Dodd (15 points)
$30: Geoff Hall
$20: Julian Werrett
Ball Prizes:
2nd Hole: NTP: Mick Connor
14th Hole: NTP: Denis Daniels
18th Hole: NTP: Nobody
9th Hole: D&P: Peter Jaeger
10th Hole: D&P: A-GRADE: Mick Connor
10th Hole: D&P: B-GRADE: Peter Bull
10th Hole: D&P: C-GRADE: Nobody
8th Hole: Eagles Nest Frank Fuller ($53)
Longest Drive: 12th Hole:
A-Grade: Julian Werrett
B-Grade: Steve O'Toole
C-Grade: Steve Baker
New Members:
-
Visitors:
-
Horse Lotto ($100):
-
Acknowledgements
Thanks to Jeff Saunders & Fred El-Daher Lee for cooking the BBQ and cleaning the BBQ
Thanks to Jeff Saunders for bringing the food.
Saturday, 28 February 2026
07/03/2026 - The Ridge Golf Course - Singles Matchplay - ROUND 1 - Individual Stableford - 07:10am
26 players teed off on a warm morning with overcast skies and a light drizzle. The temperature was forecast to reach the mid 20 degrees by lunch time with rain forecast for later in the afternoon.
Bunkers were OUT OF PLAY.
There was a 300mm preferred lie on the fairways only.
The greens were in very good condition.
The Guzzlers Cup was won by Moz Huertas
$30: Bruce Crebbin
$20: Julian Werrett
1st Place: Moz Huertas (39 points)
2nd Place: Bruce Crebbin (38 points) on a count back from Julian Werrett
3rd Place: Julian Werrett (38 points)
Pink Ball: Steve Buchanan (17 points)
Ball Prizes:
5th Hole: NTP: Bruce Crebbin
11th Hole: NTP: Chris Dodd
15th Hole: NTP: Darren Welsh
2nd Hole: D&P: Scott Whyte
12th Hole: D&P: A-Grade: Chris Lee
12th Hole: D&P: B-Grade: Mark Walton
12th Hole: D&P: C-Grade: Nobody
8th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody
17th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade: Geoff Hall
17th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade: Tony Bedingfield
17th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade: Steve Baker
New Members:
-
Visitors:
-
Acknowledgements:
Thanks to Peter Bull for bringing the food
Thanks to Julian Werrett & Steve O'Toole for cooking the BBQ and cleaning the hotplates afterwards.
Julian Werrett has an Eagle on the Par 4 3rd Hole.
Horse Lotto ($100):
Graham Clarke
Sunday, 22 February 2026
28/02/2026 - Calderwood Valley Golf Corse - Ray Fenton Memorial Shield - 7:00am
19 players teed off on an overcast morning with light drizzle and no wind. By mid morning the sky cleared and the sun came out creating a warm morning for golf.
The fairways had a very good grass cover and they had been well mowed producing a reasonable amount of 'run'. The rough was a good length and generally in good condition. 6 inch preferred lie on fairways.
The greens were in good condition helping good putters to sink their putts.
Most bunkers were IN PLAY.
The Ray Fenton Memorial Shield was won by Julian Werrett for the 2nd year in a row.
The Guzzlers Cup was awarded to Julian Werrett.
Saturday's Competition:
1st Place: Julian Werrett (35 points) on a count back from Geoff Hall
2nd Place: Geoff Hall (35 points)
3rd Place: Mick Connor (34 points)
Pink Ball: John Dunn (23 points)
$30: Geoff Hall
$20: Mick Connor
Ball Prizes:
4th Hole: NTP: Geoff Simmonds
6th Hole: NTP: Frank Fuller
17th Hole: NTP: Nobody
2nd Hole: D&P: Geoff Simmonds
14th Hole: D&P: A-Grade: Julian Werrett
14th Hole: D&P: B-Grade: Doug Regan
14th Hole: D&P: C-Grade: Bruce Crebbin
8th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody
12th Hole - Longest Drive:
A-Grade: Darren Welsh
B-Grade: Tony Bedingfield
C-Grade: Bruce Crebbin
Horse Lotto ($100):
-
Acknowledgements:
- Thanks to Peter Bull for bringing the drinks and the food
- Thanks to Frank Fuller for cooking on the BBQ and cleaning it afterwards
Visitors:
-
New Members:
Geoff Simmonds
Notifications:
The AGM will be held at the Miranda Hotel commencing with dinner at 6:00pm with the AGM to start at 7pm.
Saturday, 14 February 2026
21/02/2026 - Nelson Bay Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 10:30am
23 players teed off on a warm morning with overcast skies helping to keep the temperature down making it more peasant for golf.
Bunkers were IN PLAY.
There was a 300mm preferred lie on the fairways only.
The greens were in very good condition but slow for putting.
The Guzzlers Cup was won by Graham Clarke
1st Place: Graham Clarke (38 points)
2nd Place: Jono Muhs (36 points)
3rd Place: Adrian Adelerhof (33 points)
Pink Ball: Rod Dixon (22 points)
Ball Prizes:
11th Hole: NTP: Mick Connor
20th Hole: NTP: Jeff Saunders
25th Hole: NTP: Darren Welsh
15th Hole: D&P: Adrian Adelerhof
23rd Hole: D&P: A-Grade: Tim Tillbrook
23rd Hole: D&P: B-Grade: Nobody
23rd Hole: D&P: C-Grade: Nobody
14th Hole: Jumbos: Denis Daniels
18th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade: Mick Connor
18th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade: Gary Barnes
18th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade: Steve Baker
New Members:
-
Visitors:
-
Acknowledgements:
Mick Connor celebrated his 70th birthday with friends and family at the Shoal Bay Country Club on the Friday and Saturday nights.
Horse Lotto ($100):
-
20/02/2026 - Hawks Nest Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 10:30am
Many thanks to Graham Clarke and Adrian Adelerhof for making multiple trips to carry players and clubs between the Peninsula Motel and the wharf. This saved a lot of money due to the cost of parking at and near the wharf.
The ferry to Hawks Nest departed Nelson Bay wharf at 8:00am on Friday 20th February with dolphins escorting the ferry and playing at its bow between Nelson Bay wharf and Tea Gardens
The Hawks Nest courtesy bus transported our playing group to and from the golf course.
21 players teed off on a warm morning with overcast skies helping to keep the temperature down making it more peasant for golf.
Bunkers were IN PLAY.
There was a 300mm preferred lie on the fairways only.
The greens were in very good condition but slow for putting.
The Guzzlers Cup was won by Tim Tillbrook
1st Place: Tim Tillbrook (38 points)
2nd Place: Matt Saunders (34 points) on a count back from Mick Connor
3rd Place: Mick Connor (34 points)
Pink Ball: Gary Barnes (17 points)
Ball Prizes:
3th Hole: NTP: Adrian Adelerhof
5th Hole: NTP: Tim Tillbrook
10th Hole: NTP: Jono Muhs
7th Hole: D&P: Moz Huertas
17th Hole: D&P: Nobody
16th Hole: Jumbos: Gary Barnes
9th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade: Rob Guidi
9th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade: Peter Bull
9th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade: Steve Baker
New Members:
-
Visitors:
-
Acknowledgements:
Mick Connor celebrated his 70th birthday with friends and family at the Shoal Bay Country Club on the Friday and Saturday nights.
Horse Lotto ($100):
-
Saturday, 7 February 2026
14/02/2026 - The Ridge Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 6:40am
31 players teed off on a cool morning with overcast skies and heavy drizzle for the first hour or so. The temperature was forecast to reach the mid 20 degrees by lunch time which it did.
Bunkers were IN PLAY except those that had white stakes in them.
There was a 300mm preferred lie on the fairways only.
The greens were in very good condition.
The Guzzlers Cup was won by Peter Jaeger
$30: Matt Gillespie
$20: Luke Huertas
1st Place: Peter Jaeger (41 points)
2nd Place: Matt Gillespie (40 points)
3rd Place: Luke Huertas (39 points)
Pink Ball: Chris Dodd (23 points)
Ball Prizes:
5th Hole: NTP: Moz Huertas
8th Hole: NTP: Luke Huertas
15th Hole: NTP: Luke Huertas
3rd Hole: D&P: Tim Tillbrook
12th Hole: D&P: A-Grade: Matt Gillespie
12th Hole: D&P: B-Grade: Scott Whyte
12th Hole: D&P: C-Grade: Nobody
8th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody
17th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade: Peter Jaeger
17th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade: Doug Regan
17th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade: Bruce Crebbin
New Members:
-
Visitors:
-
Acknowledgements:
Thanks to Jeff Saunders for bringing the food
Thanks to Peter Jaeger & Steve Baker for cooking the BBQ and cleaning the hotplates afterwards.
Mick Connor will celebrate his 70th birthday on Tuesday 17th February.
The ferry to Hawks Nest departs Nelson Bay wharf at 8:00am on Friday 20th February
Horse Lotto ($100):
-
Saturday, 31 January 2026
07/02/2026 - Woolooware Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 6:12am
32 players teed off on a warm morning with clear skies and a slight breeze. The weather forecast was for temperatures in the mid 30s by mid to late morning and the forecast was 100% correct.
The fairways were generally in good condition with a thick covering of grass but still patchy on some fairways.
The Greens had a good thick cover of grass that made putting all the more difficult to gauge the best speed due to the moisture from rain and dew overnight.
The Guzzlers Cup was won by Matt Saunders
1st Place: Matt Saunders (40 points)
2nd Place: Peter Jaeger (39 points)
3rd Place: Frank Fuller (35 points)
Pink Ball: Fred El-Daher (18 points)
$30: Committee Card (Jaeger took 6 Mizuno golf balls)
$20: Frank Fuller
Ball Prizes:
3rd Hole: NTP: Mick Connor
4th Hole: NTP: Bruce Crebbin
10th Hole: NTP: Adrian Adelerhof
6th Hole: D&P: Matt Saunders
11th Hole: D&P: Tim Tillbrook
16th Hole: Eagles Nest: Bruce Crebbin ($16)
Longest drive: 14th Hole:
A Grade: George Soravia
B Grade: Scott Whyte
C Grade: Fred El-Daher
Visitors:
-
New Member:
Nil
Horse Lotto:
-
Notices:
Let Mick Connor know if you would like to attend the February Weekend (20-22 February 2026) playing Hawks Nest and Nelsons Bay
Saturday, 24 January 2026
31/01/2026 - Rosnay (Auburn) Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 7:00am
26 players teed off on a very warm dry morning with clear skies and a forecast of fine weather all day.
The grass cover in the 'rough' off the fairways was a very thick causing players a bit of difficulty striking the green from the rough.
There was a 300mm preferred lie on fairways which were in need of a mow is parts.
The greens had a thick grass cover making putting difficult.
The Bunkers were IN PLAY.
GUZZLER CUP was won by Mark Walton
Winner: Mark Walton (34 points) on a count back from Chris Dodd
Runners Up: Chris Dodd (34 points)
3rd Place: Gary Barnes (33 points)
Pink Ball Geoff Hall (18 points)
MIRANDA HOTEL SPONSORSHIP
$30 to Mark Walton
$20 to Chris Dodd
Ball Prizes:
9th Hole: NTP: Rob Guidi
10th Hole: NTP: Matt Saunders
13th Hole: NTP: Peter Jaeger
3rd Hole: D&P: A-Grade: Mick Connor
3rd Hole: D&P: B-Grade: Nobody
3rd Hole: D&P: C-Grade: Nobody
14th Hole: D&P: Tim Tillbrook
6th Hole: Eagles Nest: Graham Clarke ($44.50)
18th Hole: Longest Drive - A Grade: Julian Werrett
18th Hole: Longest Drive - B Grade: Chris Dodd
18th Hole: Longest Drive - C Grade: Steve Buchanan
Horse Lotto ($100):
John Dunn
Visitors:
-
New Members:
-
Acknowledgements:
-
Saturday, 17 January 2026
24/01/2026 - The Ridge Golf Course - individual Stableford - 6:30am
31 players teed off on a warmish morning with overcast skies and no rain forecast. The temperature was forecast to reach 30 degrees by lunch time.
Bunkers were GUR.
There was a 300mm preferred lie on the fairways only.
The greens were in very good condition.
The Guzzlers Cup was won by Grant Thompson
$30: Grant Thompson
$20: Peter Jaeger
1st Place: Grant Thompson (38 points)
2nd Place: Peter Jaeger (37 points) on a count back from Frank Fuller & Moz
3rd Place: Frank Fuller (37 points)
Pink Ball: Bruce Crebbin (24 points) on a count back from John Dunn
Ball Prizes:
5th Hole: NTP: Tony Bedingfield
8th Hole: NTP: Darren Welsh
15th Hole: NTP: Chris Lee
2nd Hole: D&P: Tony Bedingfield
12th Hole: D&P: A-Grade: Darren Welsh
12th Hole: D&P: B-Grade: Doug Regan
12th Hole: D&P: C-Grade: Nobody
8th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody
17th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade: Darren Welsh
17th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade: Denis Daniels
17th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade: Mark Walton
New Members:
-
Visitors:
-
Acknowledgements:
Thanks to Jeff Saunders for bringing the food
Thanks to Moz Huertasl for cooking the BBQ and cleaning the hotplates afterwards.
Players expressed their condolences on hearing that the mother of Matt Saunders had passed away earlier in the week which coincided with the return of Matt & Moz from South America.
May She Rest In Peace.
Horse Lotto ($100):
-
Saturday, 10 January 2026
Saturday, 3 January 2026
10/01/2026 - Woolooware Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 5:44am
32 players teed off on a warm morning with clear skies and a slight breeze. The weather forecast was for temperatures in excess of 40 degrees by mid to late morning and the forecast was 100% correct. The players in the last group only just managed to finish their round due to fatigue from the heat and dehydration.
The fairways were generally in good condition with a thick covering of grass but still patchy on some fairways.
The Greens had a good thick cover of grass that made putting all the more difficult to gauge the best speed due to the moisture from rain and dew overnight.
The Guzzlers Cup was won by Ryan Holt
1st Place: Ryan Holt (40 points)
2nd Place: Gary Barnes (39 points)
3rd Place: Tim Tillbrook (36 points)
Pink Ball: Steve O'Toole (20 points)
$30: Ryan Holt
$20: Gary Barnes
Ball Prizes:
3rd Hole: NTP: Tim Tillbrook
4th Hole: NTP: Danny Yu
16th Hole: NTP: Denis Daniels
6th Hole: D&P: Graham Clarke
11th Hole: D&P: A-Grade: Julian Werrett
11th Hole: D&P: B-Grade: Chris Dodd
11th Hole: D&P: C-Grade: Nobody
16th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody
Longest drive: 13th Hole:
A Grade: Tim Tillbrook
B Grade: Doug Regan
C Grade: Ryan Holt
Visitors:
Dean Myers
New Member:
Nil
Horse Lotto:
-
Notices:
Let Mick Connor know if you would like to attend the February Weekend (20-22 February 2026) playing Hawks Nest, Nelsons Bay and The Dunes @ Medowie.