After two long weeks of rain, the skies finally cleared, the course dried out, and Club Banora golfers could get back to what they love most—hitting the fairways! There was a real sense of excitement in the air as players dusted off their clubs, stretched out those rusty swings, and enjoyed a beautiful day of golf. The sun, the laughter, shanks, lost balls and the friendly competition all came together perfectly, making this Saturday one to remember.

Winners with HC by Division

Division 1:
James Walle emerged victorious with a score of 42 points, showing remarkable consistency across the course. Wade Elphick took the runner-up spot with 39 points, demonstrating a strong challenge throughout the round. Both players’ handicaps played a key role in keeping the competition tight and exciting.

Division 2:
Michael Byrne claimed top honors with 38 points, edging out David Haime who finished with 37 points. Both players showcased skill and strategy, making this division a thrilling contest to watch.

Rundown

• Joseph Lehkyj (16.9) – 39
• Charles Huff (14.4) – 37
• Rick Downes (23.9) – 37
• Nick Davis (15.9) – 37
• Luke Poile (24.2) – 37
• Phil Coles (17.2) – 36
• Aaron Garland (8.5) – 36
• Jack Malone (14.4) – 35
• Steve Salter (23.3) – 35
• Ryan Modini (8.0) – 35
• Nathan Simpson (13.6) – 35
• Terry Trevitt (27.2) – 35
• John Tannahill (29.2) – 35

NTPs

• Michael Byrne – Hole 2
• Nathan Simpson – Hole 2
• Charles Huff – Hole 7
• David Haime – Hole 7
• Bryan Penny – Hole 12
• John Edwards – Hole 12
• Nathan Simpson – Hole 16 – So close to a hole in one – must of been 4cms from rolling in
• Darren Hubery – Hole 16

Pro Pin

• Bryan Penny – $76 Pro Shop Voucher

Raffle Winners

• Perc Dempsey – $25 Voucher
• Wayne Muir – $25 Voucher

We will try to play our monthly medal this Saturday the 16th which will also be our 2026 Annual Club Banora match play qualifier. Make sure to put a M on your card if you want to be in the running.

This week, once again doesn’t look the best weather wise. lets all hope the rain passes quickly.

If anyone wants to give me chipping lessons, please let me know. for the life of me I cant stop shanking chips.

Men’s Captain

Patrick

Good turn out today with 74 in the field. the course offered plenty of run on the fairways and some very interesting and diabolical pins.

Winners with HC by Division

Division: Div 1

• Winner: Greg Morrison (17) – Total: 38
• Runner-Up: Michael Walsh (16) – Total: 38

Division: Div 2

• Winner: Vince Robshaw (31) – Total: 40
• Runner-Up: Kenneth Davey (26) – Total: 37

Rundown

• Warwick Self (22) – Total: 37
• Robert Sheppard (17) – Total: 37
• Shane Vanderlight (10) – Total: 36
• David Mills (17) – Total: 36
• Phil Cook (14) – Total: 35
• Jared Brown (9) – Total: 35
• John Faust (11) – Total: 34
• Les Browning (12) – Total: 34
• Brian Britton (30) – Total: 34
• Joseph Lehkyj (14) – Total: 34
• Wayne Stone (19) – Total: 34
• Ken Wood (28) – Total: 34

NTPs

• Bill Mann – Hole 1
• Michael Walsh – Hole 2
• Bill Mann – Hole 7
• Kenneth Davey – Hole 7
• Bill Mann – Hole 12
• Rodney Jackson – Hole 12
• Greg Morrison – Hole 16
• Mark Jessop – Hole 16
• Cem Okan – Hole 11

Pro Pin

• Bill Mann – Pro Shop Voucher $69

Raffle Winners

• Brent McLennan – $75 Raffle Voucher

A big shoutout to Paul Quinlin for running the end of day admin duties

Fingers crossed this rain wont hang around for long. Just remember no men’s comp this saturday. There are some slots availble in the mixed sunday comp and Dave’s Vets on monday.

Captain

Patrick

Winners by Division

Division 1 saw Trevor Neil (16) take top honours with a solid 40 points, narrowly edging out Paul Pochodyla (10) who matched the score but settled for runner-up. Unlucky Paul, another solid round of golf.

In Division 2, Perc Dempsey (30) claimed victory with 38 points, while John Tannahill (30) followed up with 36 points to secure second place.

Rundown

• Brendon Marshall (11) – 39
• Nick Davis (16) – 37
• Kyle Harrison (16) – 37
• David Haime (20) – 36
• Walter Fisk (35) – 36
• Gerry Martin (19) – 36
• Patrick Hayes (10) – 36
• Wayne Stone (22) – 35
• Mark Stockwell (18) – 35
• Casey Godfrey (18) – 35
• John Maconachie (27) – 35
• Bryan Penny (16) – 35
• Stuart Smart (17) – 35
• Michael Ziegler (33) – 35
• Luke Poile (25) – 35
• Simon Gates (17) – 35

NTPs

• Wayne Stone – Hole 2
• Joseph Lehkyj – Hole 2
• Graeme Johnson – Hole 7
• Shane Vanderlight – Hole 7
• David Haime – Hole 12
• Patrick Hayes – Hole 12
• Michael Walsh – Hole 16
• John Maconachie – Hole 16

Raffle Winners

• Steve Wilkinson – $125 Voucher
• Brent McLennan – $75 Voucher

Pro Pin & Raffle Winners

• Shane Vanderlight – $80 Voucher

Shane Vanderlight winning the Pro Pin on a Saturday is already unusual—but doing it on a day when the rough is “too long” for him to normally show up? That’s next level.

Rumour has it the only reason he played was because someone told him the Pro Pin was on a hole where you don’t have to go near the rough. One swing, straight at the flag, job done… and straight back to avoiding the long grass for another few months.

Broken Driver and shanks a plently

Capt Patrick Vandershank