August 16, 2026 CommitteePauline RyanLeave a comment

It is with much sadness that I advise of the passing on Friday last of our esteemed retired member Bev Culpitt. Bev was the beloved wife of Roy, much loved step mum of Ken and Denise, Donny and Denise , Pam and Grandma to their extended families.

Bev loved her golf and participating in the social side of our Club when off the fairways. The Christmas skits of years gone by were where she showed off the other side of her personality , appearing as many varied characters over the years.

Bev will be missed by many, fly high beautiful lady. 🌸🌸

Pace of Play

August 15, 2026 Committee, Competition News, Pro ShopPatrick TregellasLeave a comment

Respect the Course: Pace of Play and Awareness

Golf is a game we all enjoy, and part of enjoying your round is making sure everyone on the course feels comfortable, safe and respected.

We all have a responsibility to keep up with the pace of play, but maintaining pace does not mean hitting up on the group in front of you.

Know Your Distances

Please be aware of the golfers ahead of you at all times and know your own distances and capabilities.

If there is a group in front of you, please do not hit simply because you think you cannot reach them. If there is any doubt, wait.

The group in front may be closer than you realise, may be moving back into position, or may simply not have anywhere to go. Your ball being in the air serves no purpose if the group ahead is still within range.

When in doubt, don’t hit.

The same applies when approaching greens, tees and fairways. Take a moment, look ahead and make sure the way is clear before playing your shot.

Please Don’t Take Matters Into Your Own Hands

We also ask members not to approach or tell fellow golfers to hurry up, particularly while they are playing their round.

We understand that slow play can be frustrating, but confronting or pressuring another group can make an enjoyable day uncomfortable for everyone.

If you believe there is an issue with the pace of play, please leave it until the end of your round and let a committee member know. You can also put your concerns in writing or email the Golf Committee at:

golfcommittee@twintowns.com.au

This allows the matter to be addressed appropriately and respectfully.

A Little Common Sense Goes a Long Way

At the end of the day, we are all here to have fun, enjoy the day and play golf.

Please:

Be aware of the group in front of you.
Know your distances and your own limits.
Never hit when there is a possibility you could reach another golfer.
Be patient when the group ahead cannot move forward.
Keep up with the pace of play without putting other golfers at risk.
Respect all players, regardless of their ability or experience.
Raise concerns appropriately rather than confronting fellow golfers on the course.

Good golf etiquette is about more than pace of play — it’s about safety, common sense and respect for everyone sharing the course.

Let’s all do our part to make Twin Towns Golf Club a place where everyone can enjoy their round.

Club Banora Men’s Match Committee

Men’s Captain

Patrick

Men’s Pennant Champs / Results

August 2, 2026 Committee, Competition News, ResultsPatrick TregellasLeave a comment

🏆 DIVISION 6 BRINGS HOME THE EISENHOWER CUP!

Club Banora conquers Mullumbimby — mud, preferred lies and all!

Well, who said all those months of playing in wet conditions at Club Banora weren’t good preparation?

While other teams arrived at Mullumbimby looking at the conditions and wondering where their gumboots were, the Club Banora boys looked around and thought, “This feels just like home.”

And after taking on Yamba, Murwillumbah and Teven, our Division 6 team produced a fantastic performance to claim the 2026 Eisenhower Cup, winning the division by a massive 17 points!

Not a bad day at the office.

🏌️ The Division 6 Boys

There were a few late changes and some tactical team tweaking leading into the final.

One of those changes saw Mitch Taylor receive the call-up after casually firing a 64 nett in the August Monthly Medal. Apparently that was enough to get the selectors’ attention.

Mitch was given the honour of leading the team out and promptly delivered 32 points. Welcome to pennant golf, Mitch!

A special mention also has to go to Garry Dowding, who somehow managed to grind out 31 points while playing injured and basically operating on one leg!Most golfers struggle to make 31 points with two perfectly functioning legs, so Garry’s effort deserves some serious recognition. There were no excuses, no white flag — just get out there, hobble around Mullumbimby and get the job done for the team.

The scores were:

Mitch Taylor — 32 points
Sam Benny — 34 points
Patrick Tregellas — 33 points
Ryan Modini — 22 points
Michael Kemp — 33 points
Charles Paton — 31 points
Garry Dowding — 31 points

It was an excellent all-round team performance in difficult conditions, with Club Banora eventually taking the division by an impressive 17 points.

Perhaps our preparation was better than we realised. After spending half the year navigating wet fairways, preferred lies and wondering whether certain parts of our own course should be classified as wetlands, the Mullumbimby conditions weren’t going to scare us.

🚌 Every Team Needs a Bus Driver

A special mention must go to Ryan Modini

Ryan battled his way to 22 points, which probably wasn’t quite the number he’d pictured when he woke up that morning.

Unlucky mate.

But pennant victories aren’t built on Stableford points alone.

Someone had to drive the team bus.

Ryan got everyone there, got everyone home and therefore played an absolutely crucial role in the victory.

We’re officially recording it as 21 points and one major assist.

🏆 A Great Team Effort

On a personal note, I’d like to thank every member of the Division 6 team for their support, encouragement and focus throughout the day.

Pennant golf is very much a team event, and everyone contributed to what was a terrific result for Club Banora.

It was a great win and a fantastic moment for the club.

There was, however, one thing missing…

Terry “The Big Cat” Foster.

Unfortunately, The Big Cat wasn’t in attendance to witness the boys lift the Eisenhower Cup.

We’re not saying his absence motivated us…

…but we’re also not ruling it out.

Division 11 — So Close

Our Division 11 team travelled to Murwillumbah and unfortunately couldn’t quite bring home the Cup.

There were still some excellent individual performances, particularly:

Brian Springfield — 37 points
Brendon Marshall — 32 points

Great golf, boys, and unlucky to the entire Division 11 team.

Division 12

Our Division 12 representatives consisted of two Club Banora teams who also fought hard throughout the competition.

Unfortunately, they fell just short of bringing home the pennant, but once again represented Club Banora extremely well.

Thank You, Boys

Finally, a massive thank you to everyone who participated in the 2026 Northern Rivers Pennant season.

Considering the weather, cancellations and everything else thrown at this year’s competition, we can at least say:

We got one round in… and we got a final played!

And Club Banora managed to come home with some silverware.

I probably don’t say it enough, but we genuinely have a great bunch of guys at this club.

Year after year, people put their hands up, turn up, support their teammates and proudly represent Club Banora in pennant competition.

That means a lot.

Whether you won, lost, played brilliantly, battled all day or simply drove the bus, you represented the club and did Club Banora proud.

Congratulations to our Division 6 Eisenhower Cup champions, congratulations to everyone who represented Club Banora in 2026, and thank you for another memorable pennant campaign.

Now there’s only one thing left to do…

Enjoy the Cup, enjoy the bragging rights, and let’s come back and do it all again next year!

Patrick Tregellas
Men’s Captain
Club Banora

Urgent Call for Players

July 28, 2026 Committee, Competition NewsPatrick TregellasLeave a comment

🏌️ CALLING ALL BANORA GOLF LEGENDS (OR THOSE WHO THINK THEY ARE!) 🏌️

Righto lads… we need TWO MORE PLAYERS to complete our 2026 Northern Rivers Pennant / Eisenhower Cup Teams 1 & 2 this Sunday, 2nd August.

What’s in it for you?

🍻 A FREE game of golf
🍺 A few well-earned beers
🤣 A great day with a top bunch of blokes
🏆 The chance to help Banora chase the elusive Eisenhower Cup

The match will be played at either Mullumbimby or Murwillumbah Golf Club, with an early morning start.

No promises you’ll play like Rory McIlroy… but we can guarantee you’ll have more fun than mowing the lawn on a Sunday morning.

If you’ve been telling everyone at the club, “I could play pennant if I wanted to,” then here’s your chance to prove it! Dust off the clubs, stretch the back, and come join the team.

If you’re keen to take on the challenge and represent Banora, text Me on 0407 093 714 as soon as possible.

Come on boys… don’t make us start asking the bar staff or the greenskeepers!