6/5/2023 - Woolooware Golf Course - ECLECTIC ROUND 4 - Individual Stableford - 6:23am

22 players teed off on a morning that was cool with clear skies and no hint of rain or wind.

The fairways were mainly dry with a thick covering of grass.

The Greens were in very good condition with a thick mat that made putting difficult as only a strong putt would get to the hole.

The Guzzlers Cup winner was Fred El-Daher

1st Place:                         Fred El-Daher (36)

2nd Place:                       Peter Bull (34)

3rd Place:                        Darren Welsh (33)

Pink Ball:                        Peter Jaeger (20) on a count back from Fred Pearce

Ball Prizes:

  3rd Hole: NTP:             Rodney Dixon

  4th Hole: NTP:             Ian Tillbrook 

10th Hole: NTP:             Darren Welsh

 6th Hole: D&P:             Tony Bedingfield

11th Hole: D&P:            Tony Bedingfield

16th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody

Longest drive: 18th Hole:

A Grade:                 Joe Taylor

B Grade:                 Chris Dodd

C Grade:                 Phil Beardsley

Eclectic Competition:

This was the forth round of the Eclectic Competition that will be held at Woolooware ending in December 2023. Rob Guidi will upload the details of the Eclectic Scoring to the web after the game.

The scores from each game at Woolooware for each player will be uploaded to the web site. For each subsequent game at Woolooware if a player betters his previous score for each of the 18 holes that new best score will replace the previous one for that hole. After the 8 games the player with the best score card will win the Eclectic Competition.

Visitors:

Nil

New Member:

Nil

Horse Lotto:

Graham Clarke

Acknowledgements:

-

Notifications:

-

29 April 2023 - Boomerang Golf Course - 2-Ball Ambrose - 7:00am

26 die-hard players tossed the dice and braved the conditions that threatened to drench us during the round. It wasn't too bad. Yes, we got wet but there was no wind to speak of and the rain was limited to a heavy drizzle while were on the course.

Parts of the course were very spongy and a few golf balls plugged never to be seen again. Our golf shoes were very wet at the end of 18 holes as were our socks.

The greens had been sanded making putting challenging.

AMBROSE:

WINNERS:                   Ian Cooper; Mick Connor; Peter Bull - points after handicap deduction

RUNNERS UP:             Moz Huertas; Steve Baker - 57.25 after handicap deduction

Ball Prizes:

  3rd Hole: NTP:                    Tim Tillbrook
10th Hole: NTP:                    Denis Daniels
14th Hole: NTP:                    Scott Wootton
  5th Hole: D&P:                    Joe Taylor
17th Hole: D&P:                    Moz Huertas

  7th Hole: Eagles Nest:         Chris Lee ($65)

Longest Drive: 15th Hole:

A-Grade:                               Joe Taylor

B-Grade:                               Tony Bedingfield

C-Grade:                               Grant Thompson

New Members:
Nil

Visitors:
Nil

Horse Lotto $100):

Nil

Acknowledgements:
Darren Welsh cooked the BBQ. 

Peter Bull purchased the sausages, rissoles & onions

Notices:

Those present extended their condolences to Denis Daniels and his family on the passing during week of his brother, Garry. Garry had been a member of the Miranda Social Golf Club for over 40 years serving on the Committee in various positions over those years. He was a much liked and respected member of the golf club and will be sadly missed. Those present 'raised their glasses' in memory of Garry.

Jeff Saunders had an accident on Friday injuring his leg which meant that he could not play today. He much preferred to stay at home to be pampered by his wife, Susan. Good well soon, Jeff. We missed you today.

 

22 April 2023 - Woolooware Golf Course - Eclectic 3rd ROUND - Individual Stableford - 6:12am

 25 players teed off on a morning that was overcast to start but cleared to a warm and sunny day.

The fairways were mainly dry with a thick covering of grass.

The Greens were in very good condition with a thick mat that made putting difficult as only a strong putt would get to the hole. .

The Guzzlers Cup winner was Chris Lee

1st Place:                         Chris Lee (36) on a count back from Scott Whyte

2nd Place:                       Scott Whyte (36)

3rd Place:                        Darren Welsh (34)

Pink Ball:                        Brett Coventry (21)

Ball Prizes:

  4th Hole: NTP:             Scott Whyte

  9th Hole: NTP:             Chris Lee 

10th Hole: NTP:             Ben Copp

 6th Hole: D&P:             Ben Copp

11th Hole: D&P:            Danny Yu

16th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody

Longest drive: 14th Hole:

A Grade:                 Peter Bull

B Grade:                 Scott Whyte

C Grade:                 Curtis Pennini

Eclectic Competition:

This was the third round of the Eclectic Competition that will be held at Woolooware ending in December 2023. Scott Whyte will upload the details of the Eclectic Scoring each week to the web after the game.

The scores from each game at Woolooware for each player will be uploaded to the web site. For each subsequent game at Woolooware if a player betters his previous score for each of the 18 holes that new best score will replace the previous one for that hole. After the 8 games the player with the best score card will win the Eclectic Competition.

Visitors:

Nil

New Member:

Nil

Horse Lotto:

Nil

Acknowledgements:

-

Notifications:

-

15 April 2023 - Gerringong Golf Course - Yellow Ball Team Event - Individual Stableford - 8:30am

25 players teed off on a fine clear morning with no sign of rain despite rain in the area over recent days.

The fairways were mainly lush and green with the greens firm. There were muddy patches in parts on fairways that was obviously a result of the recent heavy rain.

The Yellow Balls team event was won by the team consisting of Graham Clarke, Brett Coventry, Gary Chadwick and Kevin Johnson.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Brett Coventry with 37 points.

Pink Ball:                           Steve Buchanan (21)

Ball Prizes:

  2nd Hole: NTP:                  Tony Bedingfield 

14th Hole: NTP:                   Peter Bull

18th Hole: NTP:                   Scott Whyte

  9th Hole: D&P:                  Tim Tillbrook

10th Hole: D&P:                  Graham Clarke

  8th Hole: Eagles Nest        Nobody

Longest Drive: 17th Hole:

A-Grade:                              Chris Lee

B-Grade:                              Geoff Hall

C-Grade:                              Grant Thompson

New Members:

Geoff Hall

Visitors:
Gary Chadwick

Horse Lotto ($100):

Danny Yu

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Clarkey for cooking the BBQ

Thanks to Bully for bringing the food

Notifications

Nil

8 April 2023 - The Ridge Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 6:10am

The Singles Matchplay Final was not played today due to Gary Barnes undergoing surgery during the week that will stop him playing golf for up to 6 weeks and Mick Connor, being the true gentleman that he is, has decided to defer the game to when Barnesy can once again compete in this prestigious event.

32 players teed off on a morning that had clear sky when we arrived but overcast and drizzly conditions set in by the time our 5th group teed off on the 1st Hole. These conditions improved to deliver clear sky and warmish conditions over the next 5 holes and by the time our last group reached the 18th hole the day was warm and a bit muggy.

30cm preferred lie on the fairways and bunkers were OUT OF PLAY due to the heavy rain that hit the course overnight.. 

The greens were in very good condition and putting was good.

The fairways were in good condition with plenty of run.

The Guzzlers Cup winner was Peter Jaeger

1st Place:                                            Peter Jaeger (37)

2nd Place:                                           Mick Connor (36)

3rd Place:                                           Fred El-Daher (34) on a count back from 3 other players

Pink Ball:                                            Danny Yu (22)

Ball Prizes:

  5th Hole: NTP:                                  Chris Lee 

11th Hole: NTP:                                  Graham Clarke

15th Hole: NTP:                                  Matt Carlton

 2nd Hole: D&P:                                  George Soravia

12th Hole: D&P:                                  Rob Guidi

  8th Hole: Eagles Nest:                       Nobody

18th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade:  Peter Jaeger

18th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade:  Darren Welsh

18th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade:  Steve Baker

Acknowledgements:

No BBQ today as Bully was in Melbourne all week and the shops were closed on Good Friday

Horse Lotto ($100):

Danny Yu

Notifications:

Nil

1 April 2023 - Rosnay (Auburn) Golf Course - Singles Matchplay Semi-Final - Individual Stableford - 7:00am

20 starters turned up to experience a beautiful warm sunny day that was good for golf up until about 11am when the clouds rolled in and brief periods of drizzle rained down on u..

The greens were a bit long and held the dew for most of the day. The rough was long making it tough for those who missed the fairway. There were no damp sections on the fairways which had been well mown.

1st Place:                           Gary Barnes (39)

2nd Place:                          Matt Saunders (32) on a count back from Brett Coventry

3rd Place:                           Brett Coventry (32)

Pink Ball:                           Rob Gillespie (22)

Singles Matchplay:

Gary Barnes defeated Moz Huertas 6 & 5

Mick Connor defeated Steve Baker 2 UP

Ball Prizes:

  6th Hole: NTP:             Graham Clarke

  9th Hole: NTP:             Gary Barnes

13th Hole: NTP:             Graham Clarke

 3rd Hole: D&P:             Gary Barnes

14th Hole: D&P:            Rob Guidi

16th Hole: Eagles Nest: Graham Clarke ($45)

18th Hole: Longest Drive - A Grade: Mick Connor

18th Hole: Longest Drive - B Grade: Jeff Saunders

18th Hole: Longest Drive - C Grade: Nobody

Visitors:

Nil

New Members:

Nil

Acknowledgements:

1. Mick Connor was presented with his trophy for a Hole-in-One at Catalina on 4 March 2023

25 March 2023 - Gerringong Golf Course - Singles Matchplay Round 3 - Individual Stableford - 8:30am

19 players teed off on an overcast morning with no rain despite rain in Sydney and for most of the drive down to Gerringong.

The fairways were mainly lush and green with the greens firm. There were muddy patches in parts on fairways that was obviously a result of recent heavy rain.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Moz Huertas.

1st Place:                           Moz Huertas (36) on a count back from Matt Saunders

2nd Place:                          Matt Saunders (36)

3rd Place:                           Peter Jaeger (35) on a count back from Darren Welsh and Tony Bedingfield

Pink Ball:                           Peter Bull (23)

Singles Matchplay Results:

• Mick Connor won on a forfeit from Tim Tillbrook
• Steve Baker defeated Steve Buchanan 1 UP
• Moz Huertas defeated Rob Gillespie 3&2
• Gary Barnes defeated Rob Guidi 3&2

Ball Prizes:

  2nd Hole: NTP:                  Chris Lee 

14th Hole: NTP:                   Scott Whyte

18th Hole: NTP:                   Nobody

  5th Hole: D&P:                  Peter Jaeger 

10th Hole: D&P:                  Graham Clarke

  8th Hole: Eagles Nest        Nobody

Longest Drive: 17th Hole:

A-Grade:                              Graham Clarke 

B-Grade:                              Moz Huertas

C-Grade:                              Matt Saunders

New Members:

Nil

Visitors:
Nil

Horse Lotto ($100):

N/A

 

Acknowledgements

Nil

  

Notifications

Nil

18 March 2023 - Calderwood Valley Golf Course - Singles Matchplay Round 2 - Individual Stableford - 7:00am

24 players teed off on a very warm morning on a day that was forecast to hit 32 degrees. It was definitely warm and humid during the round with little breeze making it a tiring game of 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 in good condition.

The greens were also in excellent condition resulting in a good test for our putting.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Steve Baker, his first win since joining the Miranda Golf Club.

1st Place:          Steve Baker (41)

2nd Place:        Darren Welsh (38)

3rd Pace:          Peter Jaeger (35)

Pink Ball:         Ian Tillbrook (19)

Ball Prizes:

  4th Hole: NTP: Mick Connor

  6th Hole: NTP: James Huertas

13th Hole: NTP: Mick Connor

  2nd Hole: D&P: Mick Connor

16th Hole: D&P: Tim Tillbrook

8th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody

18th Hole - Longest Drive:

A-Grade:    Tim Tillbrook

B-Grade:    Moz Huertas

C-Grade:    Steve Buchanan

Singles Matchplay:

Rob Gillespie defeated Peter Bull 2&1

Steve Baker defeated Darren Welsh 2 UP

Tim Tillbrook defeated James Huertas 3&2

Gary Barnes defeated Ian Tillbrook 7&5

Moz Huertas defeated Chris Dodd 3 UP

Steve Buchanan defeated Frank Fuller 2 UP

Rob Guidi defeated Denis Daniels on a count back

Acknowledgements:

1. Thanks to Darren Welsg for cooking the BBQ.
2. Thanks to Jeff Saunders for bringing the rissoles, sausages and onions
3. Thanks to Peter Bull for bringing the bread rolls and beer

New Members:

Nil

Notifications:

Nil

11 March 2023 - The Ridge Golf Course - Singles Matchplay Round 1 - Individual Stableford - 6:50am

 32 players teed off on a warm and sunny morning with clear skies and no rain forecast of rain. The day turned very warm and humid.

30cm preferred lie on the fairways and bunkers were in play. 

The greens were in very good condition and putting was good.

The fairways were in good condition with plenty of run.

The Guzzlers Cup winner was Tim Tillbrook

1st Place:                                            Tim Tillbrook (41) scoring 3 over PAR

2nd Place:                                           Dylan Connor (39) on a count back from A. Johnson

3rd Place:                                           Peter Jaeger (38) on a count back from Ian Cooper

Pink Ball:                                            Ian Tillbrook (24) on a count back from Curtis Pennini & 

                                                             Fred El-Daher

Ball Prizes:

  5th Hole: NTP:                                  Curtis Pennini 

  8th Hole: NTP:                                  Gary Barnes

15th Hole: NTP:                                  Peter Jaeger

 2nd Hole: D&P:                                  James Huertas

12th Hole: D&P:                                  Denis Daniels

11th Hole: Eagles Nest:                       Nobody

18th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade:  Peter Jaeger

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

18th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade:  Curtis Pennini

Acknowledgements:

Dylan Connor & Ben Hewitt cooked the BBQ.

Horse Lotto ($100):

N/A

Notifications:

Peter Bull played the whole round with the Pink Ball that was awarded to him last week for coming last.

James Huertas celebrated another birthday today

Singles Matchplay Results

Rob Gillespie defeated Fred El-Daher 4&3

Denis Daniels defeated John Adelerhof 5&4

Frank Fuller defeated Tony Bedingfield 2UP

Steve Baker defeated Rodney Dixon 2UP

Steve Buchanan defeated Graham Clarke 4&2

Tim Tillbrook defeated Scott Wootton 2UP

5 March 2023 - Worrigee Golf Course - 2 Ball Ambrose Event - 10:30am

 16 players teed off

Ambrose Winners:       Jono Muhs & Steve Baker - 69 points

Ambrose Runners-up: Tim Tillbrook & Adrian Adelerhof - 72.75 points

Ball Prizes

  6th Hole: NTP:     Frank Fuller

  8th Hole: NTP:     Danny Yu

14th Hole: NTP:      Ian Tillbrook

17th Hole: NTP:      Frank Fuller

  3rd Hole: D&P:     Steve Baker

18th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade: Rob Guidi

18th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade: Gary Barnes

18th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade: Scott Wooton

Match Report From our Captain, Rob Guidi:

Sunday 05 March - Worrigee Golf Club - 2 Ball Ambrose.

16 players left Batemans Bay for the 2 hour trip to Worrigee for our last game, we were met with very warm conditions of 30 degrees.....felt like 35 !!

We hadn't played this course for many years and it was still challenging not only for the heat but we were following the members medal day comp which slowed our round up which took 5 hours....all enjoyed a refreshing drink in the club before taking the 2 hour drive home ...Rocket Rod Dixon was supposed to play but had a dose of gastro so he decided to sit this game out. 

All in all the weekend was appreciated and enjoyed by all. 

Our President, Gary Barnes, thanked the organizing team for their efforts.

 

4 March 2023 - Cattalina Golf Course (Batemans Bay) - Individual Stableford - 7:00am

 26 players teed off on a warmish morning with a slight drizzle that departed by mid morning and was followed by warm but overcast conditions

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Tim Tillbrook

1st Place:                 Tim Tillbrook (37)

2nd Place:                Gary Barnes (35)

3rd Place:                 Adrian Adelerhof (34)

Pink Ball:                 Rodney Dixon (16)

Ball Prizes

11th Hole: NTP:      Jono Muhs

23rd Hole: NTP:      Adrian Adelerhof   

25th Hole: NTP:      Jono Muhs

17th Hole: NTP:      Tim Tillbrook

27th Hole: NTP:      Mick Connor

14th Hole: Eagles Nest:      Mick Connor (55)

21st Hole: Longest drive - A Grade: Graham Clarke

21st Hole: Longest drive - B Grade: Brett Coventry

21st Hole: Longest drive - C Grade: Matt Saunders

Visitors:

Chris Parton, Gary Hartop

Notifications:

Mick Connor scored a Hole-in-One on the 14th holes, a 140m Par 3. Congratulations to Mick. I think that this was his first HI1.

Match Report From our Captain, Rob Guidi:

Saturday March 04 - Catalina Country Club - Stableford MGC Club game

26 players (some still a little under the weather..) turned up for an early 0700 tee off. It had rained overnight with light drizzle in the morning plus more constant drizzle turning to showers later on the front 9 was annoying but later sun emerged making it quite warm playing conditions on back 9 holes.

Course was excellent with most players enjoying the challenges of hole 10-27 which is what we were allocated. Highlight of the day without any doubt was Mick Connors hole in one on the Par 3 - 140m - 14th hole....(which was also the eagles nest with a 5 week jackpot) plenty of shouting followed by hugs and handshakes....well done Mick....and of course the traditional  buying of the beers !!!

All enjoyed a hearty lunch at the country club....8 others decided to play another 18 holes...they probably needed the practice so good for them.

 

3/3/23 - Moruya Golf Course - Yellow Ball Team Event - 10:30

 27 players teed off on an overcast but warmish day.

The results of the Yellow Ball Team event are as follows:

Winners:                    Rob Guidi, Mick Connor, John Adelerhof, Ian Tillbrook

Runners Up:              Tim Tillbrook, Danny Yu, Jono Muhs, John Dunn

Guzzler Cup winner: Moz Huertas (35)

Pink Ball:                   Phil Beardsley

Ball Prizes:

  5th Hole: NTP:         Brett Coventry

  6th Hole: NTP:         Graham Clarke

10th Hole: NTP:         Ian Tillbrook

12th Hole: NTP:         Scott Wootton

  9th Hole: D&P:         Andrew Johnon

14th Hole: D&P:        Tim Tillbrook

16th Hole: Longest drive - A Grade: Adrian Adelerhof

16th Hole: Longest drive - B Grade: Nobody

16th Hole: Longest drive - C Grade: Rob Gillespie

Visitors:

Sonya Sparre, Stephen Slack, Gary Hartop, Chris Parton

Notifications:

Unfortunately Michael Stokes had to withdraw from golf over the weekend due to a torn rotator cuff

Match Report From our Captain, Rob Guidi:

Friday March 03 - Moruya Golf Club - Yellow ball team event

26 players left Sydney headed for south coast on Friday around 0530-0600...its a great drive of around 3 & half hrs but rain on the way left a few pondering.....but arriving at Moruya it was overcast and bit of drizzle which came and went.

Greens and fairways were in great condition with the occasional rain which did not hamper our game. All in all a great course and all players enjoyed its challenges....unfortunately Steve Slack was unable to play due to an injury so he caddied/chauffeured for his brother Chris.

All adjourned to the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club for some refreshing ales and a hearty dinner....with some choosing to go to the local Chinese.

All accommodation for players was at the Mariners Waterfront Hotel.

 

25 February 2025 - Calderwood Valley Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 6:50am

32 players enjoyed a beautiful day for golf at the picturesque Calderwood Valley golf course with no rain, little wind and sunny skies. Temperature was in the high 20 degrees

The fairways had a very good grass cover and they had been well mowed and even the rough was in good condition with a reasonable amount of 'run'.

The greens were also in excellent condition resulting in a good test for our putting.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Scott Wootton, his first win since joining the Miranda Golf Club.

1st Place:          Scott Wootton (41)

2nd Place:        Ian Tillbrook (38) on a count back from Sam Lee & Mick Connor

3rd Pace:          Sam Lee (38) on a count back from Mick Connor

Pink Ball:         Chris Dodd (16)

Ball Prizes:

  4th Hole: NTP: Steve O'Grady

  6th Hole: NTP: Chris Lee

13th Hole: NTP: Tony Bedingfield

  2nd Hole: D&P: Mick Connor

15th Hole: D&P: Sam Lee

8th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody

18th Hole - Longest Drive:

A-Grade:    Sam Lee

B-Grade:    SamYu

C-Grade:    John Adelerhof

Acknowledgements:

1. Thanks to Rob Guidi for cooking the BBQ.
2. Thanks to Jeff Saunders for bringing the rissoles, sausages and onions
3. Thanks to Peter Bull for bringing the bread rolls and beer

New Members:

Nil

Notifications:

Next weekend is the golf weekend away to the South Coast of NSW. Those attending will play Moruya on the Friday, Catalina on the Saturday and Worrigee on the Sunday. We wish them good weather and a great weekend of golf and fellowship. 

18 February 2023 - The Ridge Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 6:26am

32 players teed off on a warm and sunny morning with clear skies and no rain forecast of rain.

30cm preferred lie on the fairways and bunkers were in play. 

The greens were in very good condition and putting was good.

The fairways were in good condition with plenty of run.

The Guzzlers Cup winner was Peter Bull

1st Place:                                            Peter Bull (39)

2nd Place:                                           Rodney Dixon (37) on a count back from A. Johnson

3rd Place:                                           Andrew Johnson (37)

Pink Ball:                                            Mark Walton (23) on a count back from Brett Coventry

Ball Prizes:

  5th Hole: NTP:                                  Rob Guidi

  8th Hole: NTP:                                  Graham Clarke

15th Hole: NTP:                                  Joe Taylor

 2nd Hole: D&P:                                  John Dunn

12th Hole: D&P:                                  Rodney Dixon

 8th Hole: Eagles Nest:                       Nobody

18th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade:  Sam Lee

18th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade:  Peter Bull

18th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade:  Ian Cooper

Acknowledgements:

Fred El-Daher & Andrew Johnson cooked the BBQ.

Horse Lotto ($100):

N/A

Notifications:

Peter Bull played the whole round with the Pink Ball that was awarded to him last week for coming last.

Bully won the Guzzlers Cup 4 weeks ago at Calderwood. He was awarded the Pink Ball 3 weeks ago at Woolooware. He was in the bottom half of the field 2 weeks ago at Gerringong. He was awarded the Pink Ball last week at Woolooware. Does that mean that he will get the Pink Ball at Calderwood next week? We will have to wait and see.

11 February - Woolooware Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 6:10am

25 players teed off on a warm and sunny morning with clear sky. The fairways were mainly dry with a thick covering of grass despite the torrential rain that hit Cronulla on Thursday. The Greens were in very good condition with a thick mat that made putting difficult as only a strong putt would get to the hole. There was still evidence of flooding from the blocked drains on and around the 5th fairway but in the main the course was in very good condition.

The sun came out mid-morning warming things up a lot. It was also very humid. We did not envy the members teeing off after 11am.

The Guzzlers Cup winner was Sam Lee

1st Place:                         Sam Lee (38) on a count back from A.Adelerhof, R.Dixon & J.Huertas

2nd Place:                       Rodney Dixon (38) on a count back from A.Adelerhof & J.Huertas

3rd Place:                        Adrian Adelerhof (38) on a count back from James Huertas

Pink Ball:                        Peter Bull (23)

Ball Prizes:

  4th Hole: NTP:             Rob Guidi

  9th Hole: NTP:             Adrian Adelerhof

10th Hole: NTP:             Ian Tillbrook

 6th Hole: D&P:             Tony Bedingfield

11th Hole: D&P:            Scott Whyte

16th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody

Longest drive: 14th Hole:

A Grade:                 Chris Lee

B Grade:                 Gary Barnes

C Grade:                 Jeff Saunders

Eclectic Competition:

This was the second round of the Eclectic Competition that will be held at Woolooware between now and the end of December 2023. Scott Whyte will upload the details of the Eclectic Scoring each week to the web after the game.

The scores from each game at Woolooware for each player will be uploaded to the web site. For each subsequent game at Woolooware if a player betters his previous score for each of the 18 holes that new best score will replace the previous one for that hole. After the 8 games the player with the best score card will win the Eclectic Competition.

Visitors:

Nil

New Member:

Nil

Horse Lotto:

Nil

Acknowledgements:

-

Notifications:

The AGM will be held at the Miranda Hotel at 7pm next Wednesday (15th February 2023). Please be there to voice your opinion in the way in which your golf club is being run and vote for any proposed changes.

The first round of the Singles Matchplay will commence the week after the weekend away in early March 2023.

4 February 2023 - Gerringong Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 8:30am

31 players teed off on a cool and windy morning with clear skies and no rain.

Most players found the conditions very hard and scoring was much lower than normal.

The fairways were mainly lush and green with the greens firm and dry. There were still some wet patches in the dips in some of the fairways.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Moz Huertas.

1st Place:                           Moz Huertas (30)

2nd Place:                          Chris Dodd (29)

3rd Place:                           Graham Clarke (28)

Pink Ball:                           Scott Whyte (9)

Ball Prizes:

  2nd Hole: NTP:                  Graham Clarke 

14th Hole: NTP:                   Danny Yu

18th Hole: NTP:                   Nobody

  7th Hole: D&P:                  Sam Lee 

10th Hole: D&P:                  Moz Huertas

  8th Hole: Eagles Nest        Danny Yu ($55)

Longest Drive: 17th Hole:

A-Grade:                              Graham Clarke 

B-Grade:                              Gary Barnes

C-Grade:                              Curtis Pennini

New Members:

Sam Yu (2nd card)

Visitors:
Brian Delica

 

Wine Draw:
Nil

 

Ball Raffle:

Nil

 

Horse Lotto ($100):

N/A

 

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Jeff Saunders for bringing the food and cooking the BBQ with Brian Delica

  

Notifications

1. Danny Yu had a Hole-in-One on 8th hole and also took the Eagles Nest prize.

 The Annual General Meeting will be held at 7pm on Wednesday 15th February at the Miranda Hotel. Arrive at 6pm if you want to have dinner beforehand.

28/1/23 - Woolooware Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 5:48am

30 players teed off on a warm dry morning with clear sky. The fairways were mainly dry with a thick covering of grass. The Greens were in very good condition with a thick mat that made putting difficult as only a strong putt would get to the hole. Players found that difficult after last week's game at Calderwood where the greens were fast.

The sun came out mid-morning warming things up a lot. It was also very humid. We did not envy the members teeing off later in the day.

The Guzzlers Cup winner was Moz Huertas

1st Place:                         Moz Huertas (42) 

2nd Place:                       John Adelerhof (40)

3rd Place:                        Rob Guidi (37) on a count back from Tim Tillbrook

Pink Ball:                        Peter Bull (22)

Ball Prizes:

  4th Hole: NTP:             Graham Clarke

  9th Hole: NTP:             Curtis Pennini 

10th Hole: NTP:             Curtis Pennini

 6th Hole: D&P:             Moz Huertas

15th Hole: D&P:            Nobody

16th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody

Longest drive: 18th Hole:

A Grade:                 Ben Hagan

B Grade:                 Tony Bedingfield

C Grade:                 Ian Cooper

Eclectic Competition:

This was the first round of the Eclectic Competition that will be held at Woolooware over the next 8 rounds ending in late December 2023. Scott Whyte will upload the details of the Eclectic Scoring to the web after today's game.

The scores from today's game at Woolooware for each player will be uploaded to the web site. For each subsequent game at Woolooware if a player betters his previous score for each of the 18 holes that new best score will replace the previous one for that hole. After the 8 games the player with the best score card will win the Eclectic Competition.

Visitors:

Nil

New Member:

Nil

Horse Lotto:

Moz Huertas

Acknowledgements:

-

Notifications:

The new Booking Systems has come into effect so make sure that you enroll and use it to make your bookings to avoid missing out on a game with MGC.

21/1/23 - Calderwood Valley Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 7:00am

21 players enjoyed a beautiful day for golf at the picturesque Calderwood Valley golf course with no rain, little wind and sunny skies. Temperature was in the low 20 degrees

The fairways had a very good grass cover and they had been well mowed and even the rough was in good condition with a reasonable amount of 'run' considering the damp conditions that existed in the Illawarra Region of NSW over night.

The greens were also in excellent condition resulting in a good test for our putting.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Peter Bull

Ray Fenton Memorial: Today is the day appointed in the golfing calendar to recognise the significant contribution made by Ray Fenton to the MGC. Ray was a founding member of the Miranda Golf Club in 1955 and served in most positions of the committee over the more than 30 years during which he played golf in the MGC. The Ray Fenton Memorial Shield is presented to the person with the highest stableford point score on the day. Therefore it is presented to Peter Bull for his 8 over par win today. Peter will have his name inscribed on teh trophy and he will retain it for 12 months.

1st Place:          Peter Bull (42)

2nd Place:        Mick Connor (38)

3rd Pace:          Gary Barnes (36) on a count back from Tim Tillbrook

Pink Ball:         Rodney Dixon (26)

Ball Prizes:

  4th Hole: NTP: Mick Connor

  6th Hole: NTP: Gary Barnes

17th Hole: NTP: Danny Yu

  2nd Hole: D&P: Sam Lee

14th Hole: D&P: Tony Bedingfield

8th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody

12th Hole - Longest Drive:

A-Grade:    Tim Tillbrook

B-Grade:    Danny Yu

C-Grade:    Nobody

Acknowledgements:

1. Thanks to Danny Yu for cooking the BBQ.
2. Thanks to Peter Bull for bringing the meat, bread rolls and bee

New Members:

Sam Yu (2nd card)

Notifications:

At today's committee meeting it was decided that a new position should be created on the general committee that of Chief Cook. In a unanimous vote Danny Yu was appointed to the position. Danny's vote of dissent was not considered in light of his obvious bias.

14/1/2023 - The Ridge Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 5:50am

31 players teed off on an overcast morning with dark rain-clouds overhead threatening to spoil the game ahead. It did rain during the round requiring umbrellas several times but not enough to cause players to walk off or not enjoy the course.

30cm preferred lie on the fairways and bunkers were in play. 

The greens were a bit damp due to the rain and that meant that many putts came up short.

There fairways were in good condition with plenty of run.

The Guzzlers Cup winner was Ben Hagan

1st Place:                                            Ben Hagan (41)

2nd Place:                                           Ben Copp (37) on a count back from 4 players

3rd Place:                                           Tony Bedingfield (37) on a count back from 3 players

Pink Ball:                                            Gary Barnes (22)

Ball Prizes:

  5th Hole: NTP:                                  Ben Hagan

  8th Hole: NTP:                                  Scott Wootton 

15th Hole: NTP:                                  Rob Guidi

 2nd Hole: D&P:                                  Peter Bull

12th Hole: D&P:                                  Rob Guidi

 8th Hole: Eagles Nest:                       Nobody

18th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade:  Ben Hagan

18th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade:  Fred Pearce

18th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade:  Fred El-Daher

Acknowledgements:

Fred El-Daher & Scott Wootton cooked the BBQ.

Horse Lotto ($100):

N/A

Notifications:

-

In Memoriam:

A player in the 3rd group after our Social Golf Club passed away on the 2nd hole. 2 ambulances navigated the course to get to him but were unable to save his life. 

We extend our sincere condolences to his friends and family.

May he rest in peace.

7/1/2023 - Boomerang Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 7:00am

17 diehard players braved the conditions while several turned up but did not want to get their nickers wet so they went home to be with their wives - very commendable.

Considering the amount of rain that the course received yesterday and overnight the course was in very good condition.

When we arrived it was raining but by the time the 4th group teed off it was only a light drizzle. It turned into fog by the time the 4th group made it to the 3rd tee. As you know if there is fog there is no rain. The fog remained for another 3 holes after which the wind arrived and blew the fog away. By the 10th hole the wind also abated and, although there was no sun, the conditions were excellent for golf.

Guzzlers Cup:

Rob Gillespie

1st Place:                              Rob Gillespie (36 STAB points) on a count back from Ben Copp

2nd Place:                            Ben Copp (36 STAB points)

3rd Place:                             Tim Tillbrook (35 STAB points) 

Pink Ball:                             Moz Huertas (20 STAB points)

Ball Prizes:

  3rd Hole: NTP:                    Rob Guidi
10th Hole: NTP:                    Nobody
14th Hole: NTP:                    Denis Daniels
  1st Hole: D&P:                    Nobody
13th Hole: D&P:                    Tim Tillbrook

  7th Hole: Eagles Nest:         James Huertas ($40)

Longest Drive: 15th Hole:

A-Grade:                               Ben Copp

B-Grade:                               Tony Bedingfield

C-Grade:                               Matt Saunders

New Members:
Nil

Visitors:
Nil

Horse Lotto $100):

Nil

Acknowledgements:
Matt Saunders & Danny Yu cooked the BBQ. Danny looked especially festive in his XMAS BBQ apron

Jeff Saunders purchased the sausages, rissoles & onions

Ben Copp scored 4 birdies in his efforts to score his 36 points. Well done to Ben who played very well off a handicap of 6.

Notices:

Nil