Author: Patrick Tregellas

A great day of golf produced some outstanding scores across the divisions, with strong performances at the top and plenty of tight finishes throughout the field. A strong field today with 89 in the field, this included 3 women. Welcome Katrina Springfield, Louise Carpenter and Vivienne Sulejmani. It was a beautiful day, the rain held off but conditions turned out to be hot and steamy out there. Big shoutout to Brendon and the team for giving us another beautiful Saturday course. Greens are rolling well and plenty of run on the fairways.

Another big shout out to Ryan Modini who correctly signed his card correctly today, way to go Ryan!!!

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🏆 Winners by Division

Division 1

Aaron Garland (9) led the way with a polished score of 39 points to take the top prize. Close behind was David Wallis (16) who posted a solid 38 points to claim the runner-up spot.

Division 2

Robert Myers (28) delivered the best score of the day with an impressive 40 points to secure first place. Gary Pettit (32) followed up with 37 points to take second.

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🎯 Ball Rundown

• Ken Mount (17) – 37
• Luke Poile (26) – 37
• Simon Agerbeek (21) – 36
• Garry Dowding (+1) – 36
• Terry Foster (10) – 36
• Sam Benny (8) – 35
• Chris Harding (23) – 35
• Brian Springfield (9) – 35
• Mark James (15) – 35
• Stuart Smart (16) – 35

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📍 NTPs

• Wade Elphick – 2nd
• Bill Mann – 2nd
• Nick Davis – 7th
• Simon Agerbeek – 7th
• Ryan Modini – 11th
• Terry Trevitt – 12th
• Stuart Smart – 12th
• John Maconachie – 16th
• Aaron Garland – 16th

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🎯 Pro Pin

• Stuart Smart – $86 Pro Shop Voucher

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🎟️ Raffle Winners

• Patrick Tregellas – $25 Voucher
• Kim Hall – $25 Voucher
• Kevin Bartlett – $25 Voucher
• Brent McLennan – $75 Voucher

Congratulations to those members who have successfully qualified for next month’s MEDAL OF MEDALS on the 7th of FEB.

Men’s Captain

Patrick

The Men’s Stableford competition held on Wednesday, 7th January 2026 was another successful event, with some impressive results across all divisions. A solid field and players fought hard for the top spots, and there were some fantastic winners in both the place getters and ball rundown categories, along with a few lucky participants taking home special prizes. Let’s dive into the highlights!

Unfortunately there was one DQ in todays field and its a friendly reminder to please sign your card. In this case the markers signature was correct in where it was signed but it slightly overlapped into the player signed box. On submitting the card into the computer, the computer would of taken that overlap from the markers signature as the players signature and wouldn’t of produced the message “Player card not signed” as a warning prior to submitting. Please check and double check your card before submitting that card.

Winners by Division

• Division 1:
  Liam Henzell clinched the top spot with a score of 50 points, earning a $50 Voucher. Kevin Bartlett, with a strong 37 points, took the $35 Voucher as the runner-up.
• Division 2:
  Paul Quinlin dominated Division 2 with a solid 40 points, securing the $50 Voucher. Ross Telfer followed closely with 39 points, taking home the $35 Voucher as the runner-up.

Rundown

• Kwok, Alexander (35.4 HC) – Total: 37
• Hall, Kim (12.7 HC) – Total: 36
• Wixey, Raymond (33.3 HC) – Total: 36
• Elphick, Wade (15.6 HC) – Total: 35
• Cardoo, James (18.1 HC) – Total: 35
• Krause, John (18.3 HC) – Total: 34
• Tooley, Kevin (18.8 HC) – Total: 34
• Davis, Nick (18.3 HC) – Total: 34
• McDonald, Ryan (26.4 HC) – Total: 33
• Britton, Brian (32.2 HC) – Total: 33
• Trevitt, Terry (27.3 HC) – Total: 33
• Olsen, John (18.1 HC) – Total: 33
• Fisk, Walter (32.5 HC) – Total: 33
• Thackeray, Kim (19.2 HC) – Total: 33
• Hammond, Luke (17.4 HC) – Total: 33
• Woolley, Simon (16.6 HC) – Total: 33

NTPs, Pro Pin, and Raffle Winners

• Pro Pin: Walsh, Michael – $78 Pro Shop Voucher
• NTP (2nd): Cardoo, James, Ziegler, Michael
• NTP (7th): Martin, Gerry, Jessop, Mark
• NTP (11th): Browning, Les
• NTP (12th): Walsh, Michael, Kwok, Alexander
• NTP (16th): Hall, Kim, Dobney, Martin
• Raffle: Telfer, Ross, Coles, Phil, Fisk, Walter, Dempsey, Perc, McLoughlin, John – $25 Raffle Winner

Men’s Captain

Patrick

🏌️ Saturday Monthly Medal Highlights

It’s good to be back! Another year. A strong field of 68 played the January 2026 Monthly Medal. The course held up well despite the rain we had over night. Full credit to Brendon and the boys for keeping the course looking its best. For those who saw that close Pro Pin marker on the 7th, rumor has it that the player missed the putt for birdie and someone broke the long-standing Shanks per round record today. It’s only the beginning of 2026 and it can only get better for those players who found the first round back an uphill battle. Jokes aside, it was good to be back playing and seeing everyone after what seemed a long break from last year.

I hope everyone had a Merry and safe Christmas and saw in the new year with a BANG!

🏆 Winners by Division

Division 1

Liam Henzell (12) took top honours with a superb net 68, edging ahead of Kim Hall (12) on 69. Brian Springfield (9) claimed the gross prize with a solid performance.

Division 2

Simon Woolley (17) led the way with a winning net 71, followed closely by Brendon Marshall (13) on 72. John Faust (13) secured the gross prize.

Division 3

Bill Mann (20) produced the round of the division with a net 68, while Bob Myers (23) followed on 70. Kym Fiora (20) picked up the gross award.

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🎯 Ball Rundown

• David Williams (26) – 70
• Haydn Vincent (24) – 71
• Chris Harding (24) – 71
• Greg Morrison (20) – 72
• Jim Storey (25) – 73
• Colin Norton (21) – 73
• John Olsen (18) – 74
• Steve Wilkinson (17) – 74
• Danial Lawler (13) – 74
• Joseph Lehkyj (14) – 74

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🎯 NTPs, Pro Pin & Raffle Winners

• Ryan Modini – $68 Pro Shop Voucher
• David Williams 2nd– 2 x Balls
• Simon Woolley – 2nd 2 x Balls
• Simon Gates – 7th 2 x Balls
• David Williams – 7th 2 x Balls
• Ryan Modini – 7th 2 x Balls
• David Von Itzstein – 11th 2 x Balls
• Brendon Marshall – 12th 2 x Balls
• Patrick Tregellas – 12th 2 x Balls
• Haydn Vincent – 12th 2 x Balls
• Luke Hammond – 16th 2 x Balls
• David Killion – 16th 2 x Balls
• Darren Hubery – 16th 2 x Balls
• Steve Wilkinson – RAFFLE $50 Voucher
• Luke Hammond – RAFFLE $25 Voucher

Men’s Captain

Patrick

It was a beautiful day to end the last day of competition for Men’s golf. 75 Players in the field. Breezy conditions and perfect greens.

Our first round back next year will the 3rd of January. Monthly Medal.

🏆 Winners by Division

Division 1
Les Browning led the way with a strong 38 points playing off a handicap of 15, securing the top spot. Close behind was Wade Elphick, who posted a solid 37 points off 16 to take runner-up honours.

Division 2
Terry Trevitt produced an outstanding round, finishing with 40 points off a handicap of 29 to claim the win. Walter Fisk followed closely with an impressive 39 points off 34.

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🎯 Ball Rundown Winners

• Haydn Vincent (25) – 36
• Sam Benny (8) – 36
• Bryan Penny (19) – 36
• Colin Norton (21) – 36
• Jared Brown (10) – 36
• Chris Harding (24) – 36
• Nathan Simpson (13) – 36
• Brendon Marshall (13) – 35
• Timothy Pooley (31) – 35
• Patrick Tregellas (8) – 35
• Stephen Caine (28) – 35
• Kerrod Kirkham (11) – 35

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🎯 NTPs, Pro Pin & Raffle Winners

• Pro Pin: Wade Elphick – $75 Voucher
• NTP Winners:
  • Graham Hopkins – Balls
  • Stephen Caine – Balls
  • Wayne Lloyd – Balls
  • Darren Hubery – Balls (7th & 11th)
  • Bryan Penny – Balls
  • Luke Hammond – Balls
  • Wade Elphick – Balls
  • Colin Norton – Balls
• Raffle Winners:
  • Patrick Tregellas – $25 Voucher
  • John Faust – $25 Voucher
  • Stephen Caine – $25 Voucher
  • Gary Pettit – $25 Voucher
  • Will Salter – $50 Voucher

Have a Merry and Safe Christmas.

Men’s Captain

Patrick

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

What a great day on the course for our last Saturday Monthly Medal for 2025 The field was strong with 71 in the field, the scoring was tight, and several players put together some excellent rounds to take home vouchers, balls, and special prizes. Here’s the full rundown of how things played out.

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🏅 Division 1 – Winners

Patrick Hayes put together an impressive performance, taking out the Division 1 Medal with a tidy 69 (11). Close behind was Gavin Moore with 74 (12), securing the runner-up position and a well-earned voucher.

In the gross category, Garry Dowding impressed again with a solid 76 (+1) to claim the top spot.

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🏅 Division 2 – Winners

A strong effort from Wayne Lloyd saw him post 70 (14) to secure the Division 2 Medal. Graham Hopkins followed closely with 71 (18) to claim the runner-up prize.

The gross win went to Francis Watego with 87 (16).

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🏅 Division 3 – Winners

Consistency was the key for Steve Wilkinson, who took out Division 3 with a great 65 (20). Jim Storey, not far behind, returned 71 (26) to claim second place.

In the gross event, Peter Lindeblad led the way with 92 (20).

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💥 Ball Rundown

• Phil Coles (16) – 72
• Graham McKenzie (21) – 73
• Les Browning (16) – 73
• David Kammer (26) – 74
• David Killion (9) – 74
• Will Salter (20) – 74
• Stuart Smart (16) – 75
• Bryan Penny (19) – 75
• Simon Woolley (17) – 75
• Terry Trevitt (28) – 75
• Nimai Strickland (8) – 75
• Avnija Sulejmani (14) – 75
• Charles Huff (12) – 75

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🎯 NTP Winners

• Garry Dowding – 2nd
• Nathan Simpson – 2nd
• Will Salter – 2nd
• Patrick Hayes – 7th
• Simon Gates – 7th
• Andrew Wedlake – 7th
• Gavin Moore – 12th
• Terry Trevitt – 12th
• Stuart Smart – 12th
• John Faust – 16th
• Bryan Penny – 16th
• Steve Wilkinson – 16th
• Garry Dowding – 11th

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💰 Pro Pin

• Bryan Penny – $67 Voucher

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🎟 Raffle Winners

• Patrick Tregellas – $25
• Walter Fisk – $25
• Perc Dempsey – $25
• Paul Quinlin – $25
• John McLoughlin – $25

Just a friendly reminder, make sure you have paid your Money and placed it in the box for the Men’s Xmas Party on the 13^th of December. This money MUST be paid by Friday the 12^th of December.

Men’s Captain

Patrick

Blog – Wednesday Men’s Stableford Competition Prize Report

On Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, we had another exciting round of the Men’s Stableford competition. A lot of the field scoring well and from what I hear ,some putting on the hand brake on the back nine. Here’s a breakdown of the winners and other notable prize categories from the day.

Winners by Handicap and Division

• Division 1:
  • Winner: Nigel Luxton (14.8 HC) with a score of 38 points
  • Runner-up: Shane Vanderlight (14.9 HC) with 38 points
• Division 2:
  • Winner: Rodney Jackson (32.3 HC) with 43 points
  • Runner-up: Maxwell Jessop (21.7 HC) with 37 points

Rundown

1. Browning, Les (16.6 HC) – 38 points
2. Smith, Bronte (19.8 HC) – 37 points
3. Lloyd, Wayne (14.5 HC) – 37 points
4. Tooley, Kevin (18.7 HC) – 37 points
5. Wilkinson, Steve (21.0 HC) – 37 points
6. Morrison, Greg (19.8 HC) – 36 points
7. Stone, Wayne (20.1 HC) – 36 points
8. Von Itzstein, David (9.3 HC) – 35 points
9. Hayes, Patrick (11.8 HC) – 35 points
10. Waller, Tony (24.6 HC) – 35 points

NTPs, Pro Pin and Raffle Winners

• Pro Pin Winner: Simon Gates – Pro Shop Voucher ($64)
• NTP Winners:
  • James Cardoo – 2 Balls (Hole 2)
  • Aaron Garland – 2 Balls (Hole 7)
  • Graeme Johnson – 2 Balls (Hole 7)
  • Cem Okan – 2 Balls (Hole 12)
  • David Kammer – 2 Balls (Hole 12)
  • Simon Gates – 2 Balls (Hole 16)
  • Steve Wilkinson – 2 Balls (Hole 11)
• Raffle Winners:
  • Perc Dempsey – $25 Voucher
  • Walter Fisk – $25 Voucher
  • Ross Telfer – $50 Voucher
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Make sure your booked in for this Saturday as its out last Monthly Medal of the year.

We still have 8 slots available for our Men’s Xmas party on the 13^th December. Don’t forget to put your name in an envelope and write your name on it and along with $15 put in it the designated box in the Island house.

Men’s Captain

Patrick