Started out fine for 7 holes then all hell broke loose. 46 starters only 14 brave souls finishing.
Rundown 30pts. all in.
Winner Mark Jessop (20) 40pts. R/U. Ray Mills (7) 39pts on c/b from David Vonitzstein.
N.T.P.S. 2nd David Vonitzstein + House. 8th.Martin Dobney + Brent McLennan. 12th. House. 16th. Graham Hopkins.
Raffles. Mark Jessop $75. Kim Thackery $25.
Well done to all winners, good golfing and mental health.
Vets Championships 7th and 14th September.
Cheers Capt. Dave. (red o`clock.)
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. 🌸🌸
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:
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
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
