Wednesday Men’s Stableford – Weekly Golf Blog

Rain-Defying Scoring at Club Banora Golf Club! 🌧️🏌️‍♂️

We managed to dodge the elements and sneak our latest club competition in right before the heavens opened up for the week!

The Texas Scramble format proved to be an absolute hit. It was the perfect stage for our field’s deadly putters, who took full advantage of their teammates’ massive drives to post some incredibly low scores.

Here is the full breakdown of how our brilliant field fared before the rain set in:

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🏆 The Podium & Major Prizes

1st Place: The Unstoppable Formula
🔥 Score: 148

• Winners ($30 Voucher each): Maren Cooper, Keith Cooper, Pauline Benny, & Sam Benny
• An absolute masterclass in combining big tee shots with clinical work on the greens!

2nd Place: Clapped in Hot Pursuit
🥈 Score: 146

• Runners-up ($20 Voucher each): Coral Rasmussen, Mitch Taylor, Ryan Modini, & Colleen Kelly

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🏌️ Ball Rundown Winners

The depth of scoring was exceptional today. Congratulations to our standard ball rundown winners who found their rhythm out on the fairways:

• Score: 141 — Patricia Hodda, Katrina Springfield, Brian Springfield, & Haydn Vincent
• Score: 133 — Lisbeth Edwards, John Edwards, Desleigh Dobney, & Martin Dobney
• Score: 132 — Louise Carpenter, John Olsen, Yvonne Morrison, & Greg Morrison
• Score: 131 — Dale Park, Lyn Simpson, Alan Simpson, & Denise Melling

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🎯 Nearest the Pin (NTP) Honor Roll

Men’s Open & Ladies’ 2nd Shot Winners (1 Ball each)

• 2nd Hole: Dale Park & Chris Mills
• 7th Hole: Brian Springfield & Maren Cooper
• 11th Hole: Brian Springfield & Alison Blair
• 16th Hole: Brian Springfield & Desleigh Dobney

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Thank you to everyone who came out and played with such great spirit.

🗓️ Upcoming Schedule & Away Game Details

Please note that there will be no golf at home on Sunday 25th October due to the course hosting the Northern Rivers Pennants Finals. The following Sunday 1st November Mixed Pinehurst Format.

Sunday Funday Away Game! 🚌🎉
For those who have already responded and locked in their spots, we are heading on the road!

• Where: Mullumbimby Golf Club
• Time: 8:30 AM sharp arrival for registration and briefing.

See you all there for a fantastic day away!

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🏆 2026 MEN’S FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIP

27 Holes of fun, adventure, teamwork and the occasional test of friendship!

The 2026 Men’s Foursomes Championship certainly delivered another memorable day on the fairways of Club Banora! With 27 holes of alternate-shot golf ahead, players were reminded of the golden, unwritten rule of foursomes golf — NEVER say sorry to your playing partner! After all, you’re both in it together, through the good shots, the bad shots and those occasional moments when you wonder what on earth your partner was thinking!

Despite a week of wet and rainy conditions, we were greeted with some welcome sunshine and mostly clear skies, allowing everyone to enjoy a fantastic day of championship golf. Even a few light showers over the closing holes couldn’t dampen the spirits of those battling their way to the finish line.

A huge thank you to our wonderful grounds staff, who once again presented a magnificent golf course despite the challenging weather throughout the week. Their hard work, dedication and efforts behind the scenes certainly didn’t go unnoticed, and the course was a credit to them all.

With plenty of laughs, a few nervous moments, some brilliant golf and undoubtedly a few interesting conversations between partners, the day was a wonderful reminder of what makes foursomes golf such a unique and entertaining format.

Congratulations to everyone who took part, and especially to our 2026 Foursomes Champions!

Division 1 — Gross Results

Rank	Team	Gross	Nett
1	G Dowding / P Tregellas	115	109.00
2	R Culpitt / K Culpitt	125	102.50
3	R Mills / D Von Itzstein	126	111.75
3	T Blair / B Springfield	126	107.25
5	M James / H Hopkins	128	102.50
6	W Muir / M Kemp	130	105.25
7	D Killion / P Pochodyla	133	119.50
7	K Tooley / M Martin	133	106.00
9	J Faust / M McKay	137	114.50
10	G Tozer / M Taylor	138	121.50
11	D Kercher / F Watego	140	115.25
12	B Penny / S Gates	142	116.50
13	D Hubery / S Vanderlight	143	120.50
14	R Modini / C Godfrey	144	123.75
15	N Luxton / M Kenny	145	121.00
16	C Huff / L Browning	147	125.25

Division 1 — Nett Results and Prize Winners

Nett Rank	Team	Gross	Nett	Prize Status
1	M James / H Hopkins	128	102.50	Nett Winner
2	W Muir / M Kemp	130	105.25	Nett Runner-up
3	K Tooley / M Martin	133	106.00
4	T Blair / B Springfield	126	107.25
5	R Mills / D Von Itzstein	126	111.75
6	J Faust / M McKay	137	114.50
7	D Kercher / F Watego	140	115.25
8	B Penny / S Gates	142	116.50
9	D Killion / P Pochodyla	133	119.50
10	D Hubery / S Vanderlight	143	120.50
11	N Luxton / M Kenny	145	121.00
12	G Tozer / M Taylor	138	121.50
13	R Modini / C Godfrey	144	123.75
14	C Huff / L Browning	147	125.25

Division 2 — Gross Results

Rank	Team	Gross	Nett
1	J Storey / J Woods	138	99.75
1	M Jessop / M Jessop	138	105.00
3	K Mount / H Vincent	139	110.50
4	D Mills / S Smart	140	111.50
5	R Sheppard / H Harrod	142	109.75
6	O McCallum / D Wallis	144	113.25
7	G McKenzie / K Fiora	145	115.00
7	K Bartlett / P Quinlin	145	114.25
9	T Waller / S Wilkinson	148	115.00
9	B McLennan / J McLoughlin	148	107.50
11	L Coe / D Hubery	150	117.00
12	J Lehkyj / G Pettit	155	117.50
13	C Norton / K Davey	157	119.50
14	W Fisk / P Dempsey	158	111.50
15	C Okan / S Dundon	159	114.75

Division 2 — Nett Results and Prize Winners

Nett Rank	Team	Gross	Nett	Prize Status
1	B McLennan / J McLoughlin	148	107.50	Nett Winner
2	R Sheppard / H Harrod	142	109.75	Nett Runner-up
3	K Mount / H Vincent	139	110.50
4	D Mills / S Smart	140	111.50
4	W Fisk / P Dempsey	158	111.50
6	O McCallum / D Wallis	144	113.25
7	C Okan / S Dundon	159	114.75
8	K Bartlett / P Quinlin	145	114.25
9	G McKenzie / K Fiora	145	115.00
9	T Waller / S Wilkinson	148	115.00
11	L Coe / D Hubery	150	117.00
12	J Lehkyj / G Pettit	155	117.50
13	C Norton / K Davey	157	119.50

FINAL PRIZE SUMMARY

Final Prize Summary 17/10/26 FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIP

Division	Prize	Team	Winning Score
D1	Gross Winner	G Dowding / P Tregellas	115 Gross $100 EACH
D1	Gross Runner-up	R Culpitt / K Culpitt	125 Gross $75 EACH
D1	Nett Winner	M James / H Hopkins	102.50 Nett $75 EACH
D1	Nett Runner-up	W Muir / M Kemp	105.25 Nett $50 EACH
D2	Gross Winner	J Storey / J Woods	138 Gross $100 EACH
D2	Gross Runner-up	M Jessop / M Jessop	138 Gross $75 EACH
D2	Nett Winner	B McLennan / J McLoughlin	107.50 Nett $75 EACH
D2	Nett Runner-up	R Sheppard / D Harrod	109.75 Nett $50 EACH

RAFFLE WINNERS

RYAN MODINI $50    

WAYNE MUIR $25     

SIMON WOOLLEY $25

Men’s Captain

Patrick

🏆 The Beauties Bounce Back! Women Shatter the Men’s Streak to Claim the Al & Lyn Simpson Title

The banter was flying, the pressure was immense, and the stakes had never been higher for the 4th Annual Beauty vs. Beast Single Stableford Challenge. Walking onto the fairways on Sunday, 11th October, the big question echoing around the Club Banora Golf Club clubhouse was simple: Could the Beasts lock in a coveted hat-trick, or would the Beauties stage a fierce comeback?

We officially have our answer, and it is a glorious one for the ladies!

👸 Beauties Break the Beastly Streak!

Talk about a grandstand finish! Both fields brought their absolute A-game, and it was two standout cards that kept everyone on the edge of their seats all afternoon. Dale Park fired an incredible 41 points to anchor the field for the men, while Colleen Kelly matched him blow-for-blow with a spectacular 41 points of her own for the women.

With both heavy-hitters deadlocked, players were left guessing all afternoon as to which side would edge ahead. However, once the maths was done and the top 11 players of each gender were officially tallied up, the Beauties won the day with a thrilling 3-point victory!

By the narrowest of margins, the women officially shattered the men’s two-year winning streak and denied the Beasts their hard-fought hat-trick dream. With this sensational team effort, the ladies have brought home the prestigious Al & Lyn Simpson Title for the second time in the event’s 4-year history, perfectly evening out the historic ledger at 2-2.

🎯 Full Novelty & Pin Winners Breakdown

A huge congratulations to all our specialty prize and pin-seeking champions who braved the challenge:

• Nearest to Line: Patricia Hodda (Ladies Winner) & Alan Simpson (Men’s Winner)
• 2nd Hole NTP: Colleen Kelly (Ladies – Birdie) & Dale Park (Men)
• 7th Hole NTP: Louise Carpenter (Ladies 2nd Shot) & Dale Park (Men’s Open)
• 11th Hole NTP: Alison Blair (Ladies 2nd Shot) & Garry Dowding (Men’s Open)
• 16th Hole NTP: Patricia Hodda (Ladies 2nd Shot) & Haydn Vincent (Men’s Open)
• Pro Pin: Garry Dowding (Taking home the coveted $50 cash prize!)

A massive thank you to our legendary sponsors, Al and Lyn Simpson, for making this highlight event possible year after year. The bragging rights officially belong to the Beauties until next time! 👑