What a day!!! Beautiful conditions and a beautifully prepared course. We had a massive turn out of 101 members! The day started off with a morning sausage sizzle with Baz on the BBQ. It was a slow 4-man Ambrose but it was worth the wait to get the mid round hamburgers which just melted in your mouth. Once everyone was in, we had wraps and refreshments. This year’s raffle had the usual spirits, wines, beers, balls, vouchers and the new inclusion of 2 golf carry bags, 2 umbrella’s and 4 titleist caps.

This Year we had the inclusion of greens staff in this year’s event and moving forward this will be a on going tradition. A big thank you to Brendon Willoughby, Tim Landon, Peter Neary and Will Salter who played in our Christmas day. Words can’t express our thanks to you and other members on your ground staff for transforming the course the way you have. The course has never been better and thank you for all your hard work.

A big thank you to Barry and Sharon for preparing the food. Barry, you did an amazing job on Saturday, and everything went smoothly and perfectly. I know it was a huge day for you and thank you so much. Thanks to the Tim and Russ for handling the island house craziness and thank you for all your work behind the scenes, running comp’s and all my requests throughout the year.

A special mention to the Meat Merchant at casuarina. Mathew Quinlin supplied the snags and the hamburgers for day, and most would agree, absolutely amazing quality and just melts in your mouth. The Meat Merchant is located at casuarina.

Thank you to Twin Towns Services Club and the Board for all your support throughout the year, with a Special Mention to Ken Culpitt. Ken Helps the Committee and the golf club out so much behind the scenes. This Year Ken has revamped the Club Banora page, and it looks amazing and easier to navigate.

Plans for 2026: Well, its all pending currently, but the ideal plan would be to change hole 2 and 11. Meaning you would play the first hole which is a par 5 and then you would play the 11^th Hole as the 2^nd and the old 2^nd hole as the 11^th. This will speed up play and stop any back logs of groups and make the challenging 2^nd hole a bit easier on the second time around. It will be open for discussion in the new year.

We plan to have a lot more fun days in the Men’s Golf, we hope to add a few charity days in to raise money for local charities in need, also adding more fun types of events, like Pinehurst, Texas stabled ford, Canadian 2 stroke etc. Depending on our much we drank at the party, we will be having a lot more free day’s.

The Christmas Xmas Party was a day to just enjoy with your mates and play the game we love. It didn’t matter if you won or come last, its all about getting out there and just living. We are blessed to have such an amazing course every week and a good tight knit bunch of guys that love a good laugh and sincerely care about each other. Take away all the banter and the competitive aspect and we will have an absolute great bunch of guys who just want this club to grow and get better each year.

 We have lost a few members this year, Jim Benny. Bernie Anderson, John Dawes, Rosie Connolly, and Macca McGuiness. All loved and treasured members of our Club.

With that being said, here are your winners.

🏆 Winners
The standout performance came from the team of Nathan Simpson, Liam Henzell, David Williams and Shane Vanderlight, who combined beautifully to post an impressive 53.1 off a team handicap of 6.88.

Hot on their heels were Nathan Smith, Kyle Harrison, Aaron Garland and Paul Dickison, finishing with 53.5 off 6.5. Terrific scoring from both groups.

The Pro Pin Winner was Kim Hall – Taking home a brand new $100 note

Thank you to everyone for being well-behaved and patient out there on the course. I really think it was one of the best Christmas break up parties we have had in many years. Full credit to everyone involved. It’s going to be bigger and better next year. Hopefully Ryan Modini picks up his speech game, he had such promise last year. Oh well Ryan, maybe next year huh 😉

Wishing you all a merry and safe Xmas and happy new year. See you all next year!

Men’s Captain

Patrick Tregellas

It was a good turn out for the last Wednesday competition round for 2025, With only one more round of golf to go in the calendar year, I hope everyone is booked in to play this Saturday. Thank you to everyone to goes in the raffles and pro pin each week. Good to have you back Wayno!!

Winners by Division

• Division 1:
  The winner was Les Browning with a Handicap of 13, scoring 40 points, securing a $50 Voucher. Kim Thackeray claimed the runner-up position with a Handicap of 17, scoring 38 points, earning a $35 Voucher.
• Division 2:
  Rodney Jackson emerged victorious with a Handicap of 27, scoring 40 points and a $50 Voucher. Kenneth Davey came second with a Handicap of 29, scoring 39 points, winning a $35 Voucher.

Ball Rundowns

• Mark Jessop (20) – 38 points
• Gary Roach (28) – 36 points
• Michael McKay (13) – 36 points
• Colin Norton (19) – 36 points
• Jared Brown (9) – 36 points
• Keith Cooper (18) – 36 points
• Peter McCray (12) – 36 points
• Brent McLennan (25) – 35 points
• Graham McKenzie (18) – 35 points
• Walter Fisk (30) – 35 points
• Bronte Smith (17) – 35 points
• Patrick Hayes (8) – 35 points
• Chris Harding (22) – 35 points

NTPs, Pro Pin, and Raffle Winners

• Vince Robshaw – Pro Pin: $71 Pro Shop Voucher
• Patrick Hayes – NTP: 7th Hole – 2 x Balls
• Paul Quinlin – NTP: 7th Hole – 2 x Balls
• Michael McKay – NTP: 11th Hole – 2 x Balls
• Michael McKay – NTP: 12th Hole – 2 x Balls
• Vince Robshaw – NTP: 12th Hole – 2 x Balls
• Shane Vanderlight – NTP: 16th Hole – 2 x Balls
• Graeme Johnson – NTP: 16th Hole – 2 x Balls
• John Bryant – Raffle Winner: $25 Voucher
• John Olsen – Raffle Winner: $25 Voucher
• Wayne Muir – Raffle Winner $25 Voucher

Men’s Captain

Patrick

Another great day of golf. Some high scores and some not high scores.  With the end of the year just another the corner, we have be blessed with great weather. I hope to see everyone ready to go on Saturday.

The Men’s Xmas party is just days away. Please have you money in the box, along with your name in the envelopes provided. This entry fee must be paid by this Friday the 12^th.

Winners by Division

Division 1

• Winner: Graham Hopkins (HC 17.7) – Total: 40 – Prize: $50 Voucher
• Runner-up: Tim Deffner (HC 14.2) – Total: 40 – Prize: $35 Voucher

Division 2

• Winner: Graeme Johnson (HC 23.9) – Total: 40 – Prize: $50 Voucher
• Runner-up: Stuart Irving (HC 21.1) – Total: 39 – Prize: $35 Voucher

Ball Rundown

1. Shane Vanderlight (HC 14.3) – Total: 39 – Prize: Balls
2. Tony Waller (HC 23.8) – Total: 36 – Prize: Balls
3. Des Scott (HC 20.6) – Total: 36 – Prize: Balls
4. Bill Mann (HC 20.9) – Total: 36 – Prize: Balls
5. Brent McLennan (HC 27.5) – Total: 35 – Prize: Balls
6. Peter Mitchell (HC 17.3) – Total: 35 – Prize: Balls
7. John Cusack (HC 10.3) – Total: 35 – Prize: Balls
8. Peter Malone (HC 29.1) – Total: 35 – Prize: Balls
9. John McLoughlin (HC 23.1) – Total: 35 – Prize: Balls
10. David Von Itzstein (HC 9.1) – Total: 34 – Prize: Balls
11. Paul Quinlin (HC 23.0) – Total: 34 – Prize: Balls
12. Les Browning (HC 16.0) – Total: 34 – Prize: Balls
13. Nick Davis (HC 18.4) – Total: 34 – Prize: Balls

NTPs, Pro Pin, and Raffle Winners

• Pro Pin Winner: Kevin Tooley – $66 Pro Shop Voucher
• NTPs:
  • Nick Davis (2nd)
  • Brian Britton (2nd)
  • John Cusack (7th)
  • Owen McCallum (7th)
  • John Cusack (12th)
  • Ross Telfer (12th)
  • Patrick Hayes (16th)
  • Brent McLennan (16th)
• Raffle Winners:
  • Perc Dempsey – $25 Voucher
  • John McLoughlin – $25 Voucher
  • Steve Wilkinson – $75 Voucher

Men’s Captain

Patrick