06/07/2024 - The Ridge Golf Course - Pairs Matchplay ROUND 1 - Individual Stableford - 7:14am

 25 players teed off on a overcast morning with rain forecast later in the day.

It was 'tee up through the green' and the bunkers were GUR.

The greens were in very good condition but moistened by recent rain making putting difficult.

The fairways were very wet underfoot and motorized carts were not allowed onto the course.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Tony Bedingfield.

1st Place:                                            Tony Bedingfield (45)

2nd Place:                                           Grant Thompson (38) 

3rd Place:                                            Chris Lee (37)

Pink Ball:                                            Adrian Adelerhof (18)

Ball Prizes:

  5th Hole: NTP:                                  Steve Baker

 11th Hole: NTP:                                  Tim Tillbrook 

15th Hole: NTP:                                  Nobody

 2nd Hole: D&P:                                  John Dunn

12th Hole: D&P:                                 Tony Bedingfield

11th Hole: Eagles Nest:                       Nobody

17th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade:  Moz Huertas

17th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade:  Tony Bedingfield

17th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade:  Grant Thompson

New Members:

Glenn Lord

Acknowledgements:

Thanks to Adrian Adelerhof and Fred El-Daher for cooking the BBQ

Thanks to  Jeff Saunders for bringing the food especially as he did not play golf today and made a special trip to the course to bring the food. Greatly appreciated by all present.

Horse Lotto ($100):

-

Notifications:

Rob Guidi goes into hospital on Wednesday for surgery to replace his other knee. He will be back at golf in about 8 weeks. We wish him well.

29 June 2024 - Rosnay (Auburn) Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 8:04am

 25 players teed off on a cool morning (15 degrees) with clear skies and a light breeze.

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 had a tick grass cover with only strong putts reaching the hole.

The Bunkers were out of play.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Steve Buchanan

1st Place:                           Steve Buchanan (38)

2nd Place:                          Adrian Adelerhof (36)

3rd Place:                           Steve Baker (35)

Pink Ball:                           Fred El-Daher (20)

Ball Prizes:

  6th Hole: NTP:             Chris Dodd

  9th Hole: NTP:             Jeff Saunders

13th Hole: NTP:             Denis Daniels

  4th Hole: D&P:            Moz Huertas

14th Hole: D&P:             Mark Walton

16th Hole: Eagles Nest:  Rob Guidi ($34)

11th Hole: Longest Drive - A Grade: Darren Welsh

11th Hole: Longest Drive - B Grade: Gary Barnes

11th Hole: Longest Drive - C Grade:  Steve Baker

Visitors:

-

New Members:

-

Acknowledgements:

Nil

Notifications:

-

22/06/2024 - Boomerang Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 7:00am

It was raining in Sydney all night before the game including the drive down to the course. The greens staff advised that the course was playable despite the fact that the fairways were soggy underfoot and bunkers were out of play.

Due to the conditions most of those who were scheduled to play chose not to do leaving the Captain no alternative but to cancel the competition game.

However 8 hearty golfers braved the conditions to have a game of golf.

After the game Tim Tillbrook advised:

"The course probably shouldn't have been open with the amount of water that was on the course.

But it didn't rain while we played but rained after we walked off the 18th hole.

Daniel Johnstone had 40 points so the weather obviously did not bother him"

Rob Gillespie underwent his hip operation yesterday (Friday 21 June) and is recovering well from the surgery.

 

15/06/2024 - Calderwood Valley Golf Course - Hacker's Challenge - 9:00am

The Hackers Challenge is a hotly contested competition between the Miranda Social Golf Club and the Engadine Hackers that has been in our playing calendar since 1997. As is the usual case the games were played in good spirits and all involved in the competition appeared to enjoy the experience. 

Miranda was defeated by The Hackers 6 to 2 with one drawn game. Congratulations to The Hackers for an outstanding effort to defeat the Miranda boys. MGC will now look forward to the rematch in 2025.

21 players from Miranda Golf Club and 18 from The Hackers teed off on a cool morning with rain drizzling for most of 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 with a thick mat of grass making putting challenging.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Darren Welsh

1st Place:           Darren Welsh (39 points)

2nd Place:         Fred El-Daher (38)

3rd Place:          Luke Keuenhoff (37)  on a count back from Matt Whibley

Pink Ball:          Adrian Adelerhof (24)

Ball Prizes:

  4th Hole: NTP:          John Dunn

  6th Hole: NTP:          Fred El-Daher 

13th Hole: NTP:           Adrian Adelerhof 

 2nd Hole: D&P:          Paul McIntyre

18th Hole: D&P:          Tony Bedingfield

8th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody

15th Hole - Longest Drive:

A-Grade:    Rob Guidi

B-Grade:    Chris Dodd

C-Grade:    Fred El-Daher

Acknowledgements:

1. Thanks to Mick Connor & one of The Hackers for cooking the BBQ.
2. Thanks to Peter Bull for bringing the bread rolls, rissoles, sausages & onions
3. Thanks to Peter Bull for bringing the drinks

Visitors:

-

New Members:

Paul McIntyre

Notifications:

Rob Gillespie will be have a hip replacement surgery in a few weeks time and will not be playing golf for the next 8 weeks. Those present wished him well.

08/06/2024 - The Ridge Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 7:14AM

22 players teed off on a cool overcast but dry morning with little chance of rain.

30cm preferred lie on the fairways.

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 Chris Dodd

1st Place:                                            Chris Dodd (39)

2nd Place:                                           Matt Whibley (36) 

3rd Place:                                           Tim Tillbrook (34) on a count back from 3 others

Pink Ball:                                            Grant Thompson (23) on a count back from Peter Jenkins

Ball Prizes:

  5th Hole: NTP:                                  Matt Whibley 

  8th Hole: NTP:                                  Matt Whibley 

15th Hole: NTP:                                  Tim Tillbrook

 2nd Hole: D&P:                                  Chris Lee

12th Hole: D&P:                                 Tony Bedingfield

11th Hole: Eagles Nest:                       Nobody

17th Hole: Longest Drive: A-Grade:  Matt Whibley

17th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade:  Darren Welsh

17th Hole: Longest Drive: C-Grade:  Grant Thompson

New Members:

-

Acknowledgements:

Thanks to Scott Wootton for cooking the BBQ

Thanks to  Jeff Saunders for bringing the food

Horse Lotto ($100):

-

Notifications:

-

01/06/2024 - Gerringong Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 9:02am

 16 players teed off on a cold and overcast morning with a forecast of heavy rain to arrive in the late morning.

The fairways were mainly lush and green with the greens firm.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Rob Gillespie.

1st Place:                            Rob Gillespie (30)

2nd Place:                          Rob Guidi (29)

3rd Place:                           Tim Tillbrook (28) on a count back from Matt Whibley

Pink Ball:                           Darren Welsh (18)

Ball Prizes:

  2nd Hole: NTP:                  Nobody

14th Hole: NTP:                   Graham Clarke

18th Hole: NTP:                   Tony Bedingfield

  9th Hole: D&P:                  Rob Guidi

10th Hole: D&P:                 Tim Tillbrook

  8th Hole: Eagles Nest        Matt Whibley ($25)

Longest Drive: 17th Hole:

A-Grade:                              Graham Clarke

B-Grade:                              Chris Dodd

C-Grade:                              Steve Buchanan

New Members:

-

Visitors:
Chris Johnston - Chris returns to the USA tomorrow. We wish him a safe trip home.

Horse Lotto ($100):

-

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Darren Welsh for bringing the meat and coking the BBQ

Thanks to Bully for bringing the bread rolls & onions.

Notifications

-

25/05/2024 - Calderwood Valley Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 7:00am

30 players teed off on a cool morning with no wind or rain and clear sky. The day warmed up after 9am and 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 in good condition with a thick mat of grass making putting challenging.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Adrian Adelerhof.

1st Place:           Adrian Adelerhof (45 points)

2nd Place:         Steve O'Toole (40)

3rd Place:          Geoff Hall (38)  on a count back from George Soravia

Pink Ball:          Darren Welsh (25)

Ball Prizes:

  4th Hole: NTP:          Grant Thompson

  8th Hole: NTP:          George Angelis

17th Hole: NTP:          Steve O'Toole 

 2nd Hole: D&P:          Adrian Adelerhof

14th Hole: D&P:          Curtis Pennini

6th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody

12th Hole - Longest Drive:

A-Grade:    Mick Connor

B-Grade:    Tony Bedingfield

C-Grade:    Daniel Johnston

Acknowledgements:

1. Thanks to Jeff Saunders & Geoff Hall for cooking the BBQ.
2. Thanks to Jeff Saunders for bringing the bread rolls, rissoles, sausages & onions
3. Thanks to Peter Bull for bringing the drinks

Visitors:

Jason Linton

Chris Johnstone

New Members:

Nil

Notifications:

Steve O'Grady will be jumping into an ice bath in August for the Law Enforcement Torch Run charity. If you would like to make a donation in support of SOG please do so at https://nsw.torchrun.org.au/

11/05/2024 - The Ridge Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 6:30am

Tim Tillbrook and Tony Bedingfield were the only players to brave the conditions at the course.

Tim said that they experienced rain on all but 6 out of the 18 holes and the fairways were a bit soft with the bunkers out of play and no motorized carts allowed on the course.

18/05/2024 - Rosnay Golf Course - Indivdual Stableford - 8:05am

24 players teed off on a cold morning (12 degrees) with clear skies and a strong breeze.

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 had a tick grass cover with only strong putts reaching the hole.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Adrian Adelerhof

1st Place:                           Adrian Adelerhof (40)

2nd Place:                          Chris Dodd (34)

3rd Place:                           Jeff Saunders (33)

Pink Ball:                           Tony Bedingfield (18)

Ball Prizes:

  6th Hole: NTP:             Peter Bull

13th Hole: NTP:             Nobody

16th Hole: NTP:             Brendan Chow

  3rd Hole: D&P:            Nobody

14th Hole: D&P:             Adrian Adelerhof

  9th Hole: Eagles Nest:  Nobody

11th Hole: Longest Drive - A Grade: Tim Tillbrook

11th Hole: Longest Drive - B Grade: Chris Dodd

11th Hole: Longest Drive - C Grade:  Grant Thompson

Visitors:

-

New Members:

Brendan Chow, Julian Werrett

Acknowledgements:

Nil

Notifications:

The Trophy for the Single Matchplay Championship was presented to Tim Tillbrook

04/05/2024 - Woolooware Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 6:22am

 Rained out - Course closed

27/04/2024 - Calderwood Valley Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 7:00am

28 players teed off on a cool overcast morning with no wind or rain. The day warmed up after 9am and 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 in good condition with a thick mat of grass making putting challenging.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Steve O'Toole.

1st Place:           Steve O'Toole (39 points)

2nd Place:         Matt Whibley (38)

3rd Place:          Tony Bedingfield (36)  on a count back from Tim Tillbrook, Rob Gillespie

Pink Ball:          Steve O'Grady (26)

Ball Prizes:

  4th Hole: NTP:          Rodney Dixon

  6th Hole: NTP:          Matt Whibley

13th Hole: NTP:          Rob Gillespie 

 2nd Hole: D&P:          Chris Dodd

10th Hole: D&P:          Matt Whibley

8th Hole: Eagles Nest: Frank Fuller  $15

18th Hole - Longest Drive:

A-Grade:    Chris Lee

B-Grade:    Gary Barnes

C-Grade:    Steve Buchanan

Acknowledgements:

1. Thanks to Darren Welsh for cooking the BBQ.
2. Thanks to Peter Bull for bringing the beer, bread rolls, rissoles, sausages & onions

Visitors:

Nil

New Members:

Nil

Notifications:

Nil

20/04/2024 - Woolooware Golf Course - Finals Singles Matchplay Championships - Individual Stableford - 6:11am

32 players teed off on a drizzly and overcast morning. It rained for about 2 holes necessitating the use of umbrellas. There were gusty winds that benefited golfers when playing the holes facing south to north.

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 Grant Thompson.

1st Place:                         Grant Thompson (38) on a count back from Phil Beardsley

2nd Place:                        Rob Guidi (34) on a count back from R. Dixon, J. Dunn & G. Soravia

3rd Place:                        Rodney Dixon (34)

Pink Ball:                        Tony Bedingfield (20)

Ball Prizes:

  3rd Hole: NTP:             Tony Bedingfield 

 9th Hole: NTP:              Peter Bull

10th Hole: NTP:             Mick Connor

 5th Hole: D&P:             Tim Tillbrook

11th Hole: D&P:            Tim Tillbrook

16th Hole: Eagles Nest: Ian Tillbrook ($25)

Longest drive: 14th Hole:

A Grade:                 Matt Whibley

B Grade:                 Darren Welsh

C Grade:                 Steve Buchanan

Visitors:

Ben Foster

Danial Johnston

New Member:

Nil

Horse Lotto:

Nil

Acknowledgements:

Nil

Singles Matchplay Championship

Tim Tillbrook defeated Darren Welsh 1 UP becoming the 2024 Singles Matchplay Champion

Notifications:

Mick Connor & Tim Tillbrook will be organizing next week's game at Calderwood as Rob Guidi is travelling overseas.

13/03/2024 - Mt Broughton Golf Course - 2 Ball Ambrose - 9:00am

24 players teed off on a coolish morning that was free from wind and rain. The sun came out after the first few holes making the day very pleasant.

The course was in good condition but it was challenging for most players to connect their club with their ball as proven by the scores.

The Winning Team was Graham Clarke and Steve Baker

Fist Place:                               Graham Clarke and Steve Baker (65.75)

2nd Place:                               Tim Tillbrook and Denis Daniels (67) on a count back from

                                                  Ian Tillbrook & Chris Dodd

Ball Prizes:

  2nd Hole: NTP:                    Steve Buchanan

  4th Hole: NTP:                     Ian Tillbrook

17th Hole: NTP:                     Moz Huertas

13th Hole: D&P:                    Matt Whibley

18th Hole: D&P:                    Geoff Hall

10th Hole: Eagles Nest: Nobody

8th Hole: Longest Drive 

A-Grade:                                 Tim Tillbrook

B-Grade:                                  Nobody

C-Grade:                                  John Dunn

Visitors:

-

Notifications:

Tim Tillbrook scored an Eagle on the 3rd Hole.

06/04/2024 - The Ridge Golf Course - 3rd Round Eclectic - Singles Matchplay Final - Individual Stableford - 7:10am

 Game cancelled due to torrential rain in the 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the game

30/03/2024 - Rosnay (Auburn) Golf Course - Individual Stableford - 7:15am

 20 players teed off on a warm morning with clear skies and a slight breeze - a perfect day for golf.

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 in very good condition.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by James Huertas

1st Place:                           James Huertas (40)

2nd Place:                          Moz Huertas (36)

3rd Place:                           John Dunn (35) on a count back from 5 others.

Pink Ball:                           Scott Whyte (24)

Ball Prizes:

  6th Hole: NTP:             Ian Tillbrook

 9th Hole: NTP:              Ian Cooper

13th Hole: NTP:             Jono Muhs

  3rd Hole: D&P:            James Huertas

14th Hole: D&P:             Graham Clarke

16th Hole: Eagles Nest:  James Huertas ($50)

1st Hole: Longest Drive - A Grade: James Huertas

1st Hole: Longest Drive - B Grade: Danny Yu

1st Hole: Longest Drive - C Grade:  Steve Buchanan

Visitors:

-

New Members:

Daniel Johnston

Acknowledgements:

Nil

Notifications:

The Single Matchplay Championship Final will be played next week at The Ridge between Tim Tillbrook and Darren Welsh

23/03/2024 - Woodville Golf Course - Semi-Final Singles Matchplay - Individual Stableford - 7:00am

 26 players teed off on a warm but overcast morning with a slight breeze - a perfect day for golf.

The grass cover in the 'rough' off the fairways was a bit thick causing players a bit of difficulty striking thee green from the rough.

The greens were in very good condition.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Geoff Hall

1st Place:                           Geoff Hall (37) on a count back from Denis Daniels

2nd Place:                          Denis Daniels (37)

3rd Place:                           Steve Baker (36)

Pink Ball:                           Peter Bull (18)

Ball Prizes:

  2nd Hole: NTP:             Tony Bedingfield

11th Hole: NTP:              John Dunn

15th Hole: NTP:              Rob Guidi

  9th Hole: D&P:             Nobody

17th Hole: D&P:             Nobody

  7th Hole: Eagles Nest:  Nobody

15th Hole: Longest Drive - A Grade: Tim Tillbrook

15th Hole: Longest Drive - B Grade: Peter Bull

15th Hole: Longest Drive - C Grade:  Steve O'Toole

Visitors:

Nil

New Members:

Nil

Acknowledgements:

Nil

Notifications:

Singles Matchplay results

Tim Tillbrook defeated Rob Guidi 2&1

Darren Welsh defeated Tony Bedingfield 1UP

16/3/2024 - Gerringong Golf Course - 2nd Round Singles Matchplay - Individual Stableford - 9:10am

17 players teed off on an overcast morning. The weather forecast was for 22 degrees and rain later in the day.

The fairways were mainly lush and green with the greens firm.

The Guzzlers Cup was won by Rob Guidi.

1st Place:                            Rob Guidi (38)

2nd Place:                           Ian Tillbrook (35)

3rd Place:                           Tony Bedingfield (33)

Pink Ball:                           Steve Buchanan (19)

Ball Prizes:

  2nd Hole: NTP:                  John Dunn

14th Hole: NTP:                   Steve O'Grady

18th Hole: NTP:                   Nobody

  9th Hole: D&P:                  Darren Welsh (eagle)

10th Hole: D&P:                 Geoff Hall

  8th Hole: Eagles Nest        Nobody

Longest Drive: 17th Hole:

A-Grade:                              Chris Lee

B-Grade:                              Tony Bedingfield

C-Grade:                              John Adelerhof

New Members:

-

Visitors:
Players welcomed back Glenn Lord who last played with us at Mt Broughton in 2023.

Horse Lotto ($100):

-

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Fred El-Daher & John Adelerhof for cooking the BBQ

Thanks to Bully for bringing the food

Notifications

Darren Welsh scored an Eagle on the par 4 9th hole.

Singles Matchplay Competition:

Rob Guidi defeated John Adelerhof 4&3

Tim Tillbrook defeated Fred El-Daher 2&1

Darren Welsh defeated Moz Huertas 1UP

Tony Bedingfield defeated Steve Buchanan 2UP

Next week

Rob Guidi versus Tim Tillbrook

Darren Welsh versus Tony Bedingfield

9/3/2024 - The Ridge Golf Course - 1st Round Singles Matchplay - 2nd Round Eclectic - Individual Stableford - 7:10am

31 players teed off on a warm (26-27 degrees) clear morning with little chance of rain.

30cm preferred lie on the fairways.

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 Matt Carlton

1st Place:                                            Matt Carlton (45)

2nd Place:                                           Moz Huertas (36) on a count back from Rob Guidi, Danny Yu &                                                               Ian Tillbrook

3rd Place:                                           Rob Guidi (36) 

Pink Ball:                                            Rodney Dixon (24)

Ball Prizes:

  5th Hole: NTP:                                  Mick Connor

11th Hole: NTP:                                  Rob Guidi

15th Hole: NTP:                                  Graham Clarke

 2nd Hole: D&P:                                  Matt Carlton

12th Hole: D&P:                                 Danny Yu

  8th Hole: Eagles Nest:                       Nobody

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

18th Hole: Longest Drive: B-Grade:  Joe Taylor

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

New Members:

-

Acknowledgements:

Thanks to Darren Welsh for cooking the BBQ

Thanks to  Jeff Saunders for bringing the food

Horse Lotto ($100):

-

Notifications:

-

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.