21 February 2015 - Woolooware - Stableford - 6:20am

The slight drizzle at the beginning of the round and the humidity did not negatively impact the enjoyment experienced by the 33 players that teed off at 6:20am. The Guzzlers Cup was won by Graham Jones (40).

FIRST PLACE:               Graham Jones (40)
SECOND PLACE:           George Soravia (37)
THIRD PLACE:               Joe Taylor (36)
PINK BALL:                 .  Scott Whyte (21)

The member’s card draw, a bottle of wine, was won by Ian Cooper. 

The Ball prizes were won as follows:

NTP 4th Hole: Grant Lethbridge

NTP 9th Hole: Scott Whyte

NTP 10th Hole: Brett Coventry

D&P 6th Hole: Graham Clarke

D&P 15th Hole: Daniel Mikkelsen

Eagles Nest 16th Hole: Brett Coventry ($47.50).

14 February 2015 - Kareela- Stableford - 6:00am

Happy Valentines Day

26 players teed off of a day that started with overnight rain that cleared to a very warm and humid day. The slight breeze with little or no cloud cover kept much of the heat away but we were glad to finish.Those who played today appreciated the early tee off time.

We played off the Yellow tees and this resulted in high scores. Today's Guzzlers Cup winner was Ben Everson (42) ahead of Graham Jones (40) and Peter Bull (39) on a count back from Rob Gillespie and Steve Carr. The Pink Ball was awarded to Denis Daniels (21).

The winner of the member’s card draw, a bottle of wine, was Terry Vandyk.

We welcomed a new member, Daniel Mikkelsen,

Rob Guidi won Horse Lotto ($100) although he has not been in it that long. Beginner's Luck!

The Ball prizes were won as follows:

NTP 2nd Hole: Rob Guidi

NTP 12th Hole: Chris Lee

NTP 9th Hole:   Ben Everson

D&P 7th Hole:  Steve Carr

D&P 15th Hole:  Danny Yu

Eagles Nest 18th Hole:  Nobody (Jackpots to $31 next week) 

7 February 2015 - The Ridge - RAY FENTON MEMORIAL - Stableford - 6:14am

36 players teed off under a blanket of cloud that threatened all day. Drops of rain did not eventuate and it turned into a rather warm day for golf but not too warm.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Grant Thompson (45) ahead of Tim Tillbrook (44) and Frank Fuller (412) on a count back from Graham Clarke. The  The Pink Ball was awarded to Tim Pooley (24).

Those present welcomed an old member, Brian Vandyk and an old member who has rejoined the golf club in Cameron Gillespie.

The member’s card draw, a bottle of wine was won by Gary Barnes. 

The Ball prizes were won as follows:

NTP 8th Hole: Ben Hagan

NTP 11th Hole: Chris Lee

NTP 15th Hole: Fred Jeanes

D&P 3rd Hole: Rob Gillespie

D&P 12th Hole: Graham Clarke

Eagles Nest 5th Hole: Nobody. Jackpots ($18) towards next week.

31 January 2015 - Calderwood - Stableford - 7:00am

23 players teed off on a temperate dry morning. The greens and fairways were in beautiful condition although the greens were a bit slow due to the early dew.  It was a perfect day for golf and there were very few flies which was unusual for Calderwood Valley being old dairy land!

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Ian Tillbrook (45) ahead of Rob Gillespie (44) and Graham Jones (41). The Pink Ball was awarded to Steve Buchanan (23). Graham Jones scored an Eagle with a slam dunk in the hole with his 3rd short when 100 metres out from the green on the Par 5 1st Hole. For this Graham scored 5 Stableford Points and won 3 golf balls.

The member's draw for the bottle of wine was won by Steve Buchanan.

The Ball prizes were won as follows:

NTP 4th Hole: Rob Gillespie

NTP 6th Hole: Rob Guidi

NTP 13th Hole: Ryan Carr

D&P 2nd Hole: Graham Clarke (donated his golf ball back to the club)

D&P 14th Hole: Ian Tillbrook

Eagles Nest 8th Hole: Danny Yu ($11.50).

24 January 2015 - Bexley - Stableford - 6:30am

27 players teed off of a very hot day with a slight breeze.

The Guzzlers Cup winner was Steve O'Grady (37) ahead of Graham Clarke (35) on a count back from Graham Jones. The Pink Ball was awarded to Danny Yu (19)

The winner of the member’s card draw, a bottle of wine, was Rob Gillespie.

The Ball prizes were won as follows:

NTP 3rd Hole: Tim Pooley

NTP 8th Hole: Brett Coventry

NTP 14th Hole: Rob Guidi

D&P 3th Hole:  Scott Whyte

D&P 13th Hole:  Terry Vandyk

Eagles Nest 11th Hole:  Tim Tillbrook ($13.50)

17 January 2015 - Kareela - Stableford - 5:30am

31 players teed off of a warm day with a slight breeze with little or no cloud cover to keep the heat away.For these reasons those who played today appreciated the early tee off time.

We played off the Yellow tees that were more forward than we are accustomed. This resulted in many scores in the 40s but today's Guzzlers Cup winner was Grant Lethbridge (44) on a count back from Garry Daniels. In 3rd place was Scott Whyte (42) on a count back from Mick Connor and Steve Carr. The Pink Ball was awarded to Tim Pooley (31) on a count back from Danny Yu, Steve Messervy and Ben Collins

Kareela Golf & Social Club has once again in 2015 donated:

1. a full size golf bag for the highest cumulative Stableford score over all games played at Kareela in 2015; and

2. a bottle of wine to the Pink Ball winner for each game played at Kareela in 2015.

Our golf club will be playing at Kareela eight (8) times in 2015.

Graham Clarke drove the green on the 7th hole and sunk his Eagle putt. Well done Graham. For this feat Graham received a ball for the Nearest To the Pin (NTP) and 3 balls for the Eagle.

Scott Whyte came within 75mm of scoring his first Hole-In-One on the Par 3 17th Hole. Although disappointed Scott graciously accepted the 4 points that he picked up for his birdie putt.

The winner of the member’s card draw, a bottle of wine, was Ben Collins.

The Ball prizes were won as follows:

NTP 2nd Hole: Fred El-Daher

NTP 8th Hole: Andrew Dyble

NTP 9th Hole:   John Dunn

D&P 7th Hole:  Graham Clarke

D&P 15th Hole:  Ian Tillbrook

Eagles Nest 18th Hole:  Graham Jones $15.50 

10 January 2015 - Woolooware- Stableford - 5:36am

The 31 players teed off under overcast conditions. The haze was rather overpowering at first but it helped to keep the temperature down. It was still very humid making the back 9 rather tiring for some but not for today's Guzzlers Cup winner, Joe Taylor. Interestingly Joe won the Guzzlers Cup in the second game of last year.

FIRST PLACE:               Joe Taylor (45)
SECOND PLACE:           Scott Whyte (42)
THIRD PLACE:               Tim Pooley (41) on a count back from Steve Messervy
PINK BALL:                 .  Denis Daniels (20).

Those present welcomed 2 new members, Terry Vandyk and Andrew Dyble. 

Terry was a long time member until a few years ago and has decided to rejoin. Those present welcomed Terry back. Terry played very well (only 4 over on the front 9) for someone who has played infrequently over recent years although the back 9 brought him back to the field (7 over). We all know that feeling!.

Sam Yu who was putting in his second card for handicap assessment also played very well achieving 1 over PAR after 16 holes off SCRATCH. His playing partners were in awe of his ability to drive well and put his second shot on the green in birdie territory. Sam had 5 birdies on the front 9 holes.

The member’s card draw, a bottle of wine, was won by Tim Tillbrook. 

The Ball prizes were won as follows:

NTP 4th Hole: Sam Yu

NTP 9th Hole: Steve Messervy

NTP 10th Hole: Gary Barnes

D&P 6th Hole: George Soravia

D&P 15th Hole: Joe Taylor

Eagles Nest 16th Hole: Steve Messervy ($75).

3 January 2015 - The Ridge - Stableford - 5:50am

The 33 players that teed off appreciated the early tee off time that helped to mitigate the heat until it eventually burnt off the early cloud cover. It was a very hot day for golf but the course and especially the greens were in very good condition. This is rather amazing when considering the number of social golfers that have played this course in recent weeks.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Chris Lee (43) ahead of Rodney Dixon (42) and Denis Daniels (40). The  The Pink Ball was awarded to Grant Lethbridge (21).

Those present welcomed a new member, Chris Hicks, who is a friend of Scott Thompson. New members, Danial Cundari and Nathan Donohoe, also played.

The member’s card draw, a bottle of wine was won by Matt Whibley. 

The Ball prizes were won as follows:

NTP 3rd Hole: Danial Cundari

NTP 11th Hole: Danial Cundari

NTP 15th Hole: Sam Yu

D&P 9th Hole: Nobody

D&P 12th Hole: Tim Tillbrook

Eagles Nest 8th Hole: Nobody. Jackpots ($60) towards next week.

27 December 2014 - Woolooware- Stableford - 5:30am

An early start heralded what would be a perfect day for golf. Within 30 minutes of tee off the dark clouds, that threatened our game, disappeared to reveal beautiful blue skies and plenty of sunshine.

There were no Guzzlers Cup and Pink Ball competitions as it was a 4-Ball Ambrose event which was won by the team of: Fred Jeanes, Darren Fuller, Denis Daniels & Grant Thompson. The team that was is second place comprised Danny Yu, Steve Vormister, Matt Whibley & Sam Yu.

Players welcomed a possible new member, Daniel Cundari.

The member’s card draw, a bottle of wine, was won by Steve Vormister.

The Ball prizes were won as follows:

NTP 4th Hole: Daniel Cundari

NTP 9th Hole: Frank Fuller

NTP 10th Hole: Ryan Carr

D&P 6th Hole:  Ian Tillbrook

D&P 15th Hole: Steve Carr

Eagles Nest 16th Hole: Nobody. Jackpots by $45 to next week.

20 December 2014 - Kareela - Stableford - 5:45am

29 players teed off of a warm day with a cool breeze and enough cloud cover to make the game of golf perfect. The golf course had very good greens but the tees are a bit patchy in places.

The only things that was missing for some was good golf but not for today's Guzzlers Cup winner John Dunn (41) who won from Fred El-Daher (40) in 2nd place on a count back from Tim Pooley. The Pink Ball was awarded to Grant Lethbridge (26). The golf bag what was donated by Kareela Golf & Social Club for the highest cumulative Stableford score over all games played at Kareela in 2014 was won by Tim Pooley.

The winner of the member’s card draw, a bottle of wine, was Rob Gillespie.

The Ball prizes were won as follows:

NTP 2nd Hole: Matt Whibley

NTP 8th Hole: Ian Cooper

NTP 9th Hole:   Tim Pooley

D&P 7th Hole:  Denis Daniels

D&P 15th Hole:  Graham Clarke

Eagles Nest 18th Hole:  Nobody (Jackpots by $29.50 to next week). 

13 December 2014 - The Ridge - Stableford - 5:30am

Dark clouds and a light drizzle threatened early but did not in any way dampen the enthusiasm of those who turned up to play golf. The fairways were in very good conditions and the green in general were good but un-repaired pitch marks did hamper putting for some unfortunate players. 

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Rodney Dixon (39) on a count back from Jeff Saunders and Rob Guidi (38). The  The Pink Ball was awarded to Fred El-Daher (22).

The member’s card draw, a bottle of wine was won by Steve Messervy. 

The Ball prizes were won as follows:

NTP 8th Hole: Frank Fuller

NTP 11th Hole: Ben Everson

NTP 15th Hole: Frank Fuller

D&P 3^rd Hole: Fred Jeanes

D&P 12th Hole: Fred Jeanes

Eagles Nest 5th Hole: Nobody. Jackpots ($15) towards next week.

6 December 2014 - Calderwood Valley - Stableford - 3 Clubs & A Putter - 6:00am

The morning was warm and sunny with a slight breeze. It would have been a perfect day for golf if it had no been for those damn flies!

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Rob Guidi (39) ahead of Graham Clarke (38) and John Dunn (37) on a count back from Chris Lee. The Pink Ball was awarded to Frank Fuller (20). Players welcomed a visitor, Keiran Bish. The member's draw for the bottle of wine was won by Danny Yu.
An Emirates golf cap was donated by Rob Guidi who played in the ProAM during the week and scored it as a prize. The cap was the subject of a card draw and the winner was Graham Clarke.

The Ball prizes were won as follows:

NTP 4th Hole: Rob Guidi

NTP 6th Hole: Rob Guidi

NTP 13th Hole: Gary Barnes

D&P 2nd Hole: Fred Jeanes

D&P 14th Hole: Fred Jeanes

Eagles Nest 8th Hole: Chris Lee ($12).

29 November 2014 - Kareela - Stableford - 5:45am

24 players teed off of a course that has very good greens but whose fairways are a bit patchy in places. The recent rain has helped water the course promoting growth to help combat the poor weather over recent months that has impacted the fairways. When the increasing heat impacted us on the back 9 we were glad that we teed off so early.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Steve Vormister (41) on a count back from Rob Guidi and Rob Gillespie (39) in 3rd place ion a count back from Danny Yu. The Pink Ball was awarded to John Dunn (26).

The winner of the member’s card draw, a bottle of wine, was Fred El-Daher. Peter Bull won the Horse Lotto ($100).

The Ball prizes were won as follows:

NTP 2nd Hole: Steve Buchanan

NTP 8th Hole: Ryan Carr

NTP 9th Hole:   Ryan Carr

D&P 7th Hole:  Frank Fuller

D&P 15th Hole:  John Dunn

Eagles Nest 18th Hole:  Rob Guidi ($26.50). 

22 November 2014 - Woolooware - Stableford - 6:26am

With a very warm temperature of 41 degrees on the Friday before our early start, players were pleasantly surprised to experience a warm sunny day with a slight breeze to cool us down when we needed it. The early start proved most beneficial resulting in a most enjoyable day to play golf. 

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Steve O'Grady (41) ahead of Tim Tillbrook (39) and the ever-present Graham Clarke (36). The Pink Ball was awarded to Ben Everson (22) who played his first game back after getting married 2 weeks ago. Players welcomed Nathan Donoghue, a friend of Joe Taylor & Ryan Carr.

The member’s card draw, a bottle of wine, was won by Tim Pooley.

The Ball prizes were won as follows:

NTP 4th Hole: Graham Clarke

NTP 9th Hole: Nobody

NTP 10th Hole: Fred El-Daher

D&P 6th Hole:  Chris Lee

D&P 15th Hole: Peter Bull 

Eagles Nest 16th Hole: Nobody. Jackpots $14.50 to next week.

15 November 2014 - Kogarah Golf Course - Stableford - 5:30am

At 5.00am when we arrived for golf the morning light was having difficulty poking through the cloud cover and we doubted that our first group could teed off at 5.30am as expected. However by 5.40am it was light enough to see the ball so the first group was off. All groups were in the club house by 10.15am and the presentations were over and we were out of the club house by 10.30am.

The Guzzlers Cup winner was Matt Whibley (44) ahead of Steve Messervy (40) and Steve Buchanan (38) on a count back from Gary Barnes. The Pink Ball was awarded to John Adelerhof (21). The winner of the member's draw, a bottle of wine, was Rob Guidi.

The winners of the pins were:
NTP - 4th Hole: Chris Lee
NTP - 10th Hole: Matt Whibley
NTP - 15th Hole: Graham Jones
D&P - 3rd Hole: Tim Pooley
D&P - 13th Hole (3rd Shot): Ben Everson
Eagles Nest - 7th Hole: Graham Clarke ($32.50)

Members wished Garry Daniels a very happy birthday for yesterday.

8 November 2014 - The Ridge Golf Course - 2 Ball Best Ball (2BBB) Stableford - 6:00am

A warm cloudless and windless day met us on arrival at the course and the weather did not disappoint. It was a glorious day for golf with only a few flies. The Guzzlers Cup was won By Tim Tillbrook (42) and the Guzzlers Guzzler was won by Jeff Saunders (40).

The 2BBB team winners were Tim Tillbrook and Chris Lee with 47 points ahead of about 5 teams with 45 points. There was no Pink Ball awarded today as it was a team event.

There was no member’s card draw, a bottle of wine. 

Players welcomed a new member, Mark Santer. Mark is a friend of our Handicapper, Graham Clarke.

The Ball prizes were won as follows:

NTP 8th Hole: Alan Griffiths

NTP 11th Hole: Graham Jones

NTP 15th Hole: Tim Tillbrook

D&P 3^rd Hole: Fred Jeanes

D&P 12th Hole: Peter Bull

Eagles Nest 5th Hole: Nobody. Jackpots ($21.50) towards next week.

1 November 2014 - Woolooware Golf Course - Stableford - 5:51am

A very warm temperature of 23 degrees welcomed players as they arrived in the car park of the Woolooware Golf Club at 5:30am. This signalled the start of a game of golf where those present were most appreciative of the early start. 21 player players teed off on a beautiful sunny and warm morning on a course that was in great condition with lush green fairways and well manicured greens. The course has undoubtedly benefit greatly from the recent rain and warmer conditions in recent days/weeks.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Peter Bull (43) ahead of Joe Taylor (39) and Ben Hagan (36) on a count back from Gary Barnes. The Pink Ball was awarded to Scott Whyte (27) on a count back from John Dunn and Steve Buchanan. The member’s card draw, a bottle of wine, was forgotten and no draw was made.

The Ball prizes were won as follows:

NTP 4th Hole: Joe Taylor

NTP 9th Hole: Al Griffiths

NTP 10th Hole: Joe Taylor

D&P 6th Hole: Peter Bull 

D&P 15th Hole: Peter Bull 

Eagles Nest 16th Hole: Nobody (although Peter Bull was very close!). Jackpots by $10.50 to next week.

25 October 2014 - The Ridge Golf Course - ANNUAL DAY - Stableford - 6:00am

31 Golfers teed off on warm summers day that had a foggy start which made teeing off on the first hole a bit dangerous for the groups in front. The Guzzlers Cup was won by Grant Lethbridge (44) ahead of Fred El-Daher (42) and John Dunn (41). The Pink Ball was awarded to John Adelerhof (20). Horse Lotto ($100) was won by Danny Yu who also celebrated his birthday.

The Six Monthly Point Score was won by Graham Clarke (155) ahead of Chris Lee (154)

ANNUAL DAY PRIZE WINNERS
1st STAB:  Grant Lethbridge (44)
1st STROKE: Ben Everson (79)
2nd STAB: Fred El-Daher (42)
2nd STROKE:  Chris Lee (83 - count back)
3rd STAB:        John Dunn (41)
3rd STROKE:   George Soravia (83)
LEAST PUTTS: Alan Griffiths (31 - on a count back from Denis Daniels)
BEST FRONT 9: Tim Tillbrook (21)
BEST BACK 9: Jeff Saunders (21)
SECRET 9: Garry Daniels (23)
LONGEST DRIVE (A GRADE): Chris Lee
LONGEST DRIVE (B GRADE): Ian Tillbrook
LONGEST DRIVE (C GRADE): Scott Whyte

The Ball prizes were won as follows:

NTP 5th Hole: Garry Daniels.

NTP 11th Hole: Graham Jones

NTP 15th Hole: Ian Cooper

D&P 3^rd Hole: Ben Everson

D&P 12th Hole: Alan Griffiths

Jackpot Hole ($5 entry): NTP 8th Hole: George Soravia ($155)