Author: Kevin Haddrick

Very hot conditions greeted us today for our Single Stableford shotgun start, followed by the A.G.M..

Some very good scores were recorded, 9 players played to par or better.

Today’s winners were Macca McGuiness (20) 41pts. Runnerup Barry McFadden (33) 38 c/b.

Ball rundown went to 33pts.

NTP’S 2nd John Edwards. 7th Garry Dowding. 12th Michael Tink-Hornett. 16th Barry McFadden.

Ladies 16th Louise Carpenter.

Raffles Perc Dempsey $25. Barry McFadden $25. Stephen Caine $25. David Harrod $25. Robert Duncan $25. Wayne Muir $25.

Joke of the day.

Three guys Wayne, Mick and Kevin, were on the first tee waiting for Alan, who they could see in the distance limping, as he pushed his golf Buggy to join them. “Why are you limping Alan?” Asked Wayne as he reached the first tee. “It’s an old football injury.” “I didn’t know you played football Alan, asked Mick.” “Oh, I don’t. I hurt my foot last year when I lost $1,000 on the Grand final, then I put my foot through the TV.

Paddy had been drinking at his local Dublin pub all day and most of the night, celebrating St. Patrick’s day. Mick, the bartender says, “You’ll not be drinking anymore tonight, Paddy. Paddy replies, “Ok Mick, I’m not as thunk as you drink I am, but I’ll be headed home now before the Mrs gets home.” Paddy spins around on his stool and steps off. He falls flat on his face. “Fock” he says, and pulls himself up the stool and dusts himself off. He takes a step towards the door and falls flat on his face, “Fock me, now that’s gonna leave a mark!” He looks to the doorway and thinks to himself that if he can just get to the door and some fresh air, he’ll be fine. He belly crawls to the door and shimmes up the door frame. He sticks his head outside and takes a deep breath of fresh air, feels much better and takes a step out onto the sidewalk and falls flat on his face. “By Jeebers …. I’m a little more crocked than I thunk, he says.” He can see his house just a few doors down the road, and he crawls to his front door, hauls himself up the door frame, opens the door and shimmes inside. He takes a look up the stairs and says, “No damm way.” So he crawls up the stairs to his bedroom door and says, “I can make it to bed.” He pulls himself up, takes a step into the room and falls flat on his face again. “Fock this!!! He moans as he crawls into bed. The next morning, his wife Jess, comes into the room carrying a cup of coffee, and says, “Get up Paddy. Had a bit too much to drink last night did ya?” Paddy says,”I did, Jess. I was really crocked, but how’d you know?” Mick phoned ….. you left your wheelchair at the pub again.

Thanks to everyone, I hoped you enjoyed the jokes I’ve been putting up. It’s been great fun being Captain for the last 3 years, if I could do it again, I wouldn’t change a thing.

See you on the course

Kevin Haddrick former Captain

What a great day, blue sky’s, humid, and a nice breeze in the afternoon. When scoring your card, you must have 2 lots of scores. You have the team you are scoring, and you have your teams score. As card checkers, we need to have both scores, if we have a score which we can’t read properly, then we can look up the other teams card to correct the problem.

The PENNANT season is just about on us. I have put up the sheets in the scoring room. Players who are interested in playing Pennant golf, put your name and details on the sheets provided. The PENNANT season will be on, Sunday May 14, May 21, and May 28, with the final on Sunday June 4 Get your mates together and put your name’s down and let’s represent Club Banora.

Don’t forget this Saturday is our AGM. For those playing in the morning, make sure you are at the course by 7.30 and ready on your starting TEE for a 8am Hit off.

Today we had 2bbb ….. and the winners were …

Kevin Haddrick and Wayne Muir 44pts. Runners Up Brian Britton and Peter Wazlawek 42pts.

Ball rundown went to 39pts.

NTP’S

Division 1. 2nd Brad Wilkinson. 7th Craig Hill. 12th Pat Hayes. 16th Kyle Harrison.

Division 2. 2nd House. 7th Stephen Smith. 12th Gary Roach. 16th Darren Hubery.

Raffles Trevor Neil $50. Wayne Muir $25. Mark Kenny $25.

Joke of the day

Three mischievous old Grandmas were sitting on a bench outside a nursing home, when old Grandpa John, walked by. And one old granny yelled out saying, “We bet we can tell exactly how old you are.” John said, “There’s is no way you can guess it, you old fools.” The second old lady said, “Sure we can! Just drop your pants and under shorts and we can tell your exact age.” Embarrassed just a little, but anxious to prove they couldn’t do it, John dropped his drawers. One of the old Grannies asked him to first turn around a couple of times and jump up and down several times. Then the three of them all piped up and said, “You’re 87 years old! Standing with his pants down around his ankles, John asked, “How in the world did you guess?” Slapping their knees and grinning from ear to ear, all the old girls happily yelled in unison …. “We were at your Birthday party yesterday!”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

How lucky were we. The weather forecast for today was for 20 – 40mm of rain, but instead we had great weather, but the humidity was about 95%, and it took a lot out of you, but in saying that, we still had 6 players evened or bettered their handicap.

Only 75 players today, looks like some took notice of the forecast, and we had no visitors, looks like they have all gone home, but that won’t be for long, as we will get the Victorian’s soon.

At the time of printing, there was still 5 spots available for next Saturday. Don’t forget that next Saturday is our AGM and our golf starts at 8am Shotgun Start. So be here no later than 7.30am.

Single Stableford 2 Divisions today, and the winners were …

Division 1. Kim Hall (15) 39pts. Runnerup Michael Tink-Hornett (7) 37pts.

Division 2. Graeme Johnson (22) 41pts. Runnerup John Baddeley (21) 39pts.

Ball Rundown went to 34pts.

NTP’S

Division 1. 2nd Michael Tink-Hornett. 7th Garry Dowding. 12th Kim Hall. 16th Liam Henzell.

Division 2. 2nd John Baddeley. 7th Barry McFadden. 12th Jim Wood. 16th Luke Chester.

PRO PIN Kim Hall $71.00

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw Ray Wixey $20.00

Raffles Brent McLennan $75, Perc Dempsey $25, Bryan Penny $25, John McLoughlin $25.

Joke of the Day

I’m not saying my game needs a complete overhaul, but, I had to re-grip my ball retriever twice last year.

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Another great day in paradise, but the wind has not gone away yet, but the early morning players had the best of the day, and the scores showed that, with 11 of the 13 players who played to par or better, played early.

86 players were in the field, and we had 1 Visitor who was Craig Read from Murwillumbah. Hope you had an enjoyable day.

As I write, the bookings for the AGM golf day have opened. Remember that we only have 80 tee spots available, and it’s a mixed field. You have to book yourself or your playing group in. There is no automatic bookings.

Monthly Medal today, 3 Grades, and the Winners are …

A Grade

Winner Keiran Gallagher (12) 81 / 69 Runner-up Michael Tink-Hornett (7) 78 / 71 c/b Third Michael Kemp (7) 78 / 71

B Grade

Winner Graham Hopkins (18) 80 / 62 Runnerup Kim Hall (15) 83 / 68 Third Tim Reeder (16) 85 / 69 c/b

C Grade

Winner Luke Chester (22) 88 / 66 c/b Runnerup Nelson Davies (23) 89 / 66 c/b Third Joel Davies (21) 87 / 66

Ball rundown went to 72

NTP’S

A Grade

2nd Michael Tink-Hornett. 7th Keiran Gallagher. 12th Keiran Gallagher. 16th Paul Pochodyla.

B Grade

2nd Jack Malone. 7th Greg Morrison. 12th Greg Morrison. 16th Craig Read.

C Grade

2nd Joel Davies. 7th Dean Stockwell. 12th David Harrod. 16th Shane Robinson.

PRO PIN Greg Morrison $78.00

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw Alan Hubbard $20

Raffles Jim Benny $125. Brian Springfield $25.

Joke of the day

I have recently completed work on my latest book on golf. This book gives the reader valuable playing tips and insider information that I have gained through my 50+ years of experience. Highlights include ……..

Chapter 1. How to properly line up your fourth putt.

Chapter 2. How to hit a Maxfli ball from the rough, when you just hit a Titleist from the tee.

Chapter 3. How to get more distance off the shank.

Chapter 4. When to give your opponent the finger.

Chapter 5. Proper excuses for drinking Beer before 9 am.

Chapter 6. How to find that ball that everyone else saw go into the water.

Chapter 7. How to relax when you are hitting 3 off the tee.

Chapter 8. How to relax when you are hitting 5 off the tee.

Chapter 9. When to suggest major swing corrections to your opponent.

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Very nice day for a hit with the boys, even though it was a bit breezy. We had 82 starters today, and even though we had a bit of wind we still had 7 players play even par or better.

AGM BOOKINGS open up on Saturday, and as we only have 80 players you’ll have to get in quick.

Single Stableford with 2 Divisions was our game today …

Division 1. Winner Kevin Bartlett (14) 39pts. Runnerup Nigel Luxton (12) 38pts.

Division 2. Winner Stephen Smith (19) 37pts. Runnerup Robert Duncan (27) 36pts.

Ball rundown went to 34pts.

NTP’S

Division 1. 2nd Joe Lehkyj . 7th Nigel Luxton. 12th Trevor Neil. 16th Alan Simpson.

Division 2. 2nd David Briggs. 7th Peter Malone. 12th House. 16th Peter Wazlawek.

PRO PIN Nigel Luxton $74.00

Raffles Steve Wilkinson $50, Michael McKay $25.

Joke of the day

A guy was sitting quietly reading his paper when his wife walked up behind him and whacked him on the head with a rolled up magazine. “What was that for?” he asked. “THAT” was for the piece of paper i found in your pants pocket with the name Laura Lou on it,” she replied. “Two weeks ago when i went to the races, Laura Lou was the name of one of the horses I bet on,” he explained. “Oh honey, i’m sorry,” I should have known there was a good explanation.” Three day later he was watching the football on the TV, when she walked up and hit him on the head again, this time it was with the iron skillet, which knocked him out cold. When he came to, he asked, “What in the world was that for.” She replied, “Your horse called.”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

After a couple of days of rain it was nice that we were able to still get a game. Going by the scores recorded, the rain didn’t effect some of the players.

Don’t forget that you have to book yourself or your group in to play on the AGM day, as only 80 players will be able to play under a shotgun start , with a mixed field.

We only had 1 Visitor today, Colin Wadleigh Armidale GC

Today’s was a Single Stableford, 2 Divisions, winners were ..

Division 1. John Faust (14) 39pts c/b. Runnerup Garry Dowding (2) 39pts.

Division 2. Cale Kennedy (26) 43pts. Runnerup Nelson Davies (24) 40pts.

Ball rundown went to 35pts

NTP’S

Division 1. 2nd Robert Sheppard. 7th Des Scott. 12th Nick Davis. 16th Michael Kemp.

Division 2. 2nd Colin Wadleigh. 7th Ray Hewitt. 12th Greg Morrison. 16th Owen McCallum.

PRO PIN Owen McCallum $57.00

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw Jim Cardoo $20.00

Raffles Adam Power $125.00

Joke of the day

The old dude and his wife are playing a foursome with a young couple they got paired up with …. The young fella notices, and is really impressed that the old guy constantly uses sweet nicknames for his wife, like cupcake, sweetie pie, cutie etc …. between the 9th and 10th hole, the Ladies go to the Ladies room and the young fella mentions to the old dude how nice he finds it that he keeps referring to his wife with such affectionate terms … The old fella chuckles and says, “We’ve been married so long, i forgot her name years ago.”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

The thought of rain has kept the field down to only 66 players, even though, some good scores we recorded.

We had 2 Visitors playing today and they were Graeme Moffett from Wolston Park GC and former Member Dean Love from Coolie-Tweed.

Single Stableford today and the winners were …. Divison 1. Alan Simpson (11) 40pts. Runnerup Dean Love (4) 39pts.

Division 2. Darren Hubery (21) 40pts c/b. Runnerup Owen McCallum (19) 40pts.

Ball rundown went to 32pts

NTP’S

Division 1. 2nd John Bryant. 7th Alan Simpson. 12th John Krause. 16th Greg Morrison.

Division 2. 2nd House. 7th Stephen Evans. 12th Owen McCallum. 16th Terry Trevitt.

PRO PIN Terry Trevitt $64.00

Raffles Warwick Self $75.00

Joke of the day.

Wife said, “Our new neighbours are so much in love. He kisses her, strokes her hair, and hugs her. Why don’t you do that?” I said , “Because I don’t know her that well yet.”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Great to see another great day for a game of golf. 76 players had a game, which was a little down on what we normally have, but for those who played, we had some great individual scores, and some not so good scores, but the best part, it was played as a team day, and it’s nice to fall back on a partner who’s playing well.

Don’t forget that March 18 is our AGM day, so if you want to play that day, it will be a 8am Shotgun start, Single Stableford Mixed event, so when BOOKINGS for that day open you must book for yourself or your group. There is only 80 places so get in and get your spot.

Today’s event was a 2 Ball Aggregate Stableford and the Winners were …..

Nico Neidhart and Shane Robinson 78pts, Runners up Danny Minogue and Kim Hall 75pts.

Ball rundown went to 68pts.

NTP’S

Division 1. 2nd Tim Reeder. 7th Paul Pochodyla. 12th Kevin Haddrick. 16th Ken Mount.

Division 2. 2nd Barry McFadden. 7th Adam Power. 12th Dean Stockwell. 16th Perc Dempsey.

PRO PIN Dean Stockwell $70.00

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw Paul Pochodyla $20

Raffles Phil Coles $25, Kevin Bartlett $25, Ken Mount $25, Kevin Haddrick $25, Michael McKay $25.

Joke of the day

On a fine Monday morning, Dave the postman was walking around his usual route, delivering mail. He saw that at the next house both cars were in the driveway, he’s a bit shocked by this, but he sees the homeowner, Greg, walking out with a ton of empty beer, wine and spirit bottles to go into the recycling bin. Dave looks for a moment and then says “Well damn, you guys sure had one hell of a party last night.” Greg looks up at him and groans. “Actually it was Saturday, I just haven’t felt like moving since 4 on Sunday morning. We had 15 couples over Saturday night for some weekend fun, and it got pretty wild. At midnight we got so drunk we decided to play, “Who am I?” Greg looks at him as though he understood, but then asks, “How do you play, “Who am I?” Greg explains, “All the guys went into the bedroom and came out with a sheet on with only the “Family Jewels” showing and the girls had to guess who it was.” Dave chuckles for a moment and says “Wow” sounds like fun, sad I couldn’t make it.” Greg looks at him and says, “Probably for the best, your name came up 7 times.”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

The course must have been looking for a big drink, after the over night drenching, the course was in great condition, and you would not have known it had rained.

We had 60 players today with one Visitor, Graeme Moffett from Wolston Park GC. We changed the event from a 2 Ball Aggregate Stableford to a Single Stableford as we were not sure of the amount of players that would turn up.

Today’s winners were …..

Div 1. Nimai Strickland (14) 38pts. Runnerup James Cardoo (16) 37pts.

Div 2. Ken Wood (27) 39pts. Runnerup Richard Downes (20) 37pts.

Ball rundown went to 33pts.

NTP’S Div 1. 2nd Dec Scott. 7th Wayne Stone.. 12th Pat Hayes. 16th Kev Trinne.

Div 2. 2nd House. 7th Michael Byrne. 12th House. 16th John Gardiner.

PRO PIN Pat Hayes $54.00

Raffles Steve Wilkinson $50, Perc Dempsey $25.

Joke of the day

Three women were talking about their previous golf days and the shocks they had on the course. The one woman from America, say’s, “When I was playing in Florida, a gator almost bit me!” The two women go “ooh and ahhh.” The next women from China then pipes up and states, “When I was playing on a beautiful course in Beijing, when a magnificent Panda walked on by!” The two other went “ooh and ahh”. The remaining woman then declares, “When I went on holiday to Africa, I was looking for my ball in the woods, when a huge Gorilla jumped out and had his way with me!” The other two women quite concerned then said,” Gee, he must have hurt you!!” The woman retorted, “Hurt me, Hurt me!!!! It’s been three months, he hasn’t written or called!!!!

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Nice warm day and a bit of a breeze allowed for a good golf day. 85 players played today and we had 5 Visitors. Geoffrey Mount from Oxley GC, Troy Linthorne from Coolie-Tweed, Matthew Quinlin from Murwillumbah, and Dan and Nick Lawler Mullumbimby. Hope they enjoyed themselves today.

All nom forms for the Committee must be in by Monday 13th. The AGM will be held inside Club Banora up in the front section of the dining area at 2pm on the 18th of March.

On the AGM day we will be playing a Single Stableford mixed day , 8am Shotgun Start. Anyone wanting to play, it is not a rollover booking , YOU MUST BOOK YOUR SELF OR YOUR GROUP IN.

We had a Single Stableford, 2 Divisions today , and the winners were …..

Division 1. Troy Linthorne (7) 39pts. Runnerup John Faust (15) 38pts c/b.

Division 2. Tony Waller (22) 41pts. Runnerup Jim Benny (33) 40pts.

Ball rundown went to 35pts.

NTP’S

Division 1. 2nd Phil Coles. 7th Nick Davis. 12th Kevin Haddrick. 16th Ray Mills.

Division 2. 2nd Brayden Davies. 7th Perc Dempsey. 12th Graeme Johnson. 16th John McLoughlan.

PRO PIN Perc Dempsey $78.00

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw James Storey $20.

Bazza’s Birdie Blitz Michael Tink-Hornett $20.00

Raffles

Des Scott $100. Wayne Muir $25. Mark Kenny $25

Joke of the day

As an airplane is about to crash, a female passenger jumps up frantically and announces, “If I’m going to die, I want to die feeling like a woman.” She removes all her clothes and asks, “Is there someone on this plane who is man enough to make me feel like a woman?” A man stands up, removes his shirt and says, “Here, iron this!”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain