Author: Kevin Haddrick

81 players went out under very grey skies, but as the day progressed it turned into a beautiful day. It was good to get into the team’s event, but when we finished the old computer just wouldn’t do what it was supposed to do, so if you are trying to see where you finished, hopefully we will be able to get the results up tomorrow, gratefully before it shut down I was able to find out the basic results.

So today’s results were, Winners Owen McCallum and Kim Thackeray with 69pts, Runners-up Allan Corke and Owen Snelling 66pts.

Ball rundown went to 57pts.

NTP’S Division 1 2nd Nick Davis, 7th David Von Itzstein, 12th Trevor Neil, 16th Peter McCray.

Division 2 2nd Graeme Johnson, 7th Ray Wixey, 12th Brent McLennan, 16th House.

Bazza’s Birdie Blitz was won by Trevor Neil $20 Pro Shop Voucher

Raffle Winners were John Bryant $25, Geoff Clarke $50, Keith Cooper $25.

In a few weeks, I’m going to put out a survey, which will be attached to your score card. I am wanting to know if when we play a CHAMPIONSHIP, would you want to receive a Trophy and a sum of money on your card if you win, or would you not want a Trophy but a larger sum of money put on your card. e.g. Trophy and $50. or no Trophy and $80. When I send out the survey it will be attached to the back of your card, it will have 2 boxes labeled, Trophy or no Trophy, tick the box you want. THANKS.

Joke of the day

Mary and Jackie were on the 18th green. Mary was about to putt, when a Funeral procession passed on the road, alongside the Golf Course. Instead of striking her putt, she stood, head bowed, until it had passed. Jackie, confused, said, “Mary, that was a lovely gesture just now. I’m proud of you.” “It was the least I could do,” Mary said. “I was married to him for 40 years.”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

A GRADE STROKE

ROUNDS 1 & 2

Alan Hubbard 81 + 76 = 157

Michael Kemp 82 + 80 = 162

Terry Foster 80 + 85 = 165

Jason Wootton 82 + 84 = 166

Michael Tink-Hornett 85 + 81 = 166

David Killion 81 + 88 = 169

Keiran Gallagher 85 + 88 = 173

Jared Brown 88 + 85 = 173

Patrick Hayes 87 + 89 = 176

John Faust 89 + 87 = 176

David Von Itzstein 97 + 83 = 180

A GRADE NETT

ROUNDS 1 & 2

Terry Foster 72 + 77 = 149

Jared Brown 76 + 73 = 149

Michael Kemp 76 + 74 = 150

Keiran Gallagher 74 + 77 = 151

John Faust 77 + 75 = 152

Alan Hubbard 79 + 74 = 153

Michael Tink-Hornett 79 + 75 = 154

David Killion 74 + 81 = 155

David Von Itzstein 86 + 72 = 158

Patrick Hayes 79 + 81 = 160

Jason Wootton 80 + 84 = 164

B GRADE STROKE

ROUNDS 1 & 2

Ken Mount 87 + 88 = 175

Kevin Trinne 87 + 91 = 178

Les Browning 88 + 91 = 179

Michael McKay 90 + 90 = 180

Owen McCallum 95 + 85 = 180

Kevin Haddrick 84 + 97 = 181

Phil Coles 93 + 90 = 183

Bryan Penny 94 + 90 = 184

Macca McGuiness 93 + 91 = 184

Nigel Luxton 94 + 91 = 185

Steve Wilkinson 95 + 90 = 185

Wayne Woodford 99 + 88 = 187

Nick Davis 98 + 90 = 188

Trevor Neil 93 + 96 = 189

Wayne Muir 100 + 94 = 194

Gerry Martin 99 + 99 = 198

Kevin Bartlett 103 + 97 = 200

B GRADE NETT

ROUNDS 1 & 2

Owen McCallum 76 + 66 = 142

Les Browning 70 + 73 = 143

Ken Mount 71 + 74 = 145

Macca McGuiness 75 + 73 = 148

Michael McKay 74 + 74 = 148

Bryan Penny 77 + 73 = 150

Kevin Trinne 73 + 77 = 150

Nick Davis 80 + 72 = 152

Phil Coles 78 + 75 = 153

Trevor Neil 80 + 83 = 163

Kevin Haddrick 71 + 84 = 155

Steve Wilkinson 80 + 75 = 155

Wayne Woodford 84 + 73 = 157

Wayne Muir 82 + 76 = 158

Nigel Luxton 81 + 78 = 159

Trevor Neil 80 + 83 = 163

Kevin Bartlett 85 + 79 = 164

Gerry Martin 83 + 83 = 166

C GRADE STROKE

ROUNDS 1 & 2

Graham Hopkins 96 + 94 = 190

Mark James 95 + 98 = 193

Greg Morrison 95 + 100 = 195

Mark Jessop 100 + 95 = 195

John Olsen 98 + 98 = 196

James Wood 96 + 100 = 196

James Storey 104 + 93 = 197

Geoff Clarke 103 + 95 = 198

Charles Huff 102 + 97 = 199

Terry Trevitt 102 + 97 = 199

Colin Norton 103 + 96 = 199

Darren Hubery 98 + 101 = 199

Dan Banks 106 + 94 = 200

Perc Dempsey 98 + 102 = 200

John Baddeley 102 + 98 = 200

Stephen Smith 104 + 98 = 202

Wayne Howlett 100 + 102 = 202

Tony Waller 102 + 101 = 203

Ray Hewitt 102 + 105 = 207

Stephen Evans 101 + 108 = 209

John McLoughlin 107 + 102 = 209

David Kammer 107 + 103 = 210

Gary Pettit 106 + 106 = 212

Will Salter 114 + 102 = 216

Brian Britton 110 + 107 = 217

Walter Fisk 111 + 106 = 217

Barry McFadden 111 + 108 = 219

Hugh Netto 116 + 107 = 223

Merv Evans 114 + 110 = 224

Jim Benny 117 + 110 = 227

John Dalley 111 + 116 = 227

Michael Coyne 118 + 111 = 229

Stephen Caine 127 + 126 = 253

C GRADE NETT

ROUNDS 1 & 2

Terry Trevitt 75 + 70 = 145

James Wood 72 + 77 = 149

Mark James 73 + 76 = 149

Perc Dempsey 73 + 77 = 150

Graham Hopkins 76 + 74 = 150

Greg Morrison 73 + 78 = 151

Mark Jessop 79 + 74 = 153

Charles Huff 79 + 74 = 153

Colin Norton 80 + 73 = 153

Geoff Clarke 81 + 73 = 154

Dan Banks 83 + 71 = 154

Tony Waller 78 + 77 = 155

Darren Hubery 76 + 79 = 155

Ray Hewitt 76 + 79 = 155

John Olsen 78 + 78 = 156

Gary Pettit 79 + 77 = 156

Merv Evans 80 + 76 = 156

Michael Coyne 82 + 75 = 157

James Storey 84 + 73 = 157

John Baddeley 81 + 77 = 158

Brian Britton 81 + 78 = 159

Walter Fisk 82 + 77 = 159

John McLoughlin 82 + 77 = 159

Wayne Howlett 79 + 81 = 160

Stephen Smith 83 + 77 = 160

Barry McFadden 82 + 79 = 161

Jim Benny 85 + 78 = 163

Stephen Evans 78 + 85 = 163

Hugh Netto 86 + 77 = 163

John Dalley 80 + 85 = 165

David Kammer 85 + 81 = 166

Will Salter 91 + 79 = 170

Stephen Caine 93 + 92 = 185

Well what a day we had today. The morning field went out to a beautiful breeze and lovely temperature. But when the afternoon field was about to hit off, we got hit with a very strong Southerly and scattered showers. In saying that we still had some good scores from both fields.

Winners today were Division 1 … David Von Itzstein (11) 83 / 72. Runnerup Michael Kemp (6) 80 / 74.

Division 2 Owen McCallum (19) 85 / 66. Runnerup Nick Davis (19) 90 / 71.

Division 3 Kym Fiora (23) 89 / 66. Runnerup Terry Trevitt (27) 97 / 70.

Ball rundown went to 75.

NTP’S Division 1 …. 2nd Patrick Hayes. 7th John Faust. 12th Michael Tink-Hornett. 16th Patrick Hayes.

Division 2 2nd Jono Dwyer. 7th Jono Dwyer. 12th Owen McCallum. 16th Trevor Neil.

Division 3 2nd Jonathan Roberts. 7th David Kammer. 12th Graham Hopkins. 16th Kym Fiora.

PRO PIN David Kammer $80.

Bazza’s Birdie Blitz was won by John Olsen $20 Pro Shop Voucher

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw John Faust $20

Raffle Winners were Wayne Muir $25, John McLoughlin $25, James Storey $50, Alan Hubbard $25, Hugh Netto $25 Anthony Mike $25.

Joke of the day.

An 80 year old man goes to the Doctor for a check-up. The Doctor is amazed at what shape the guy is in and asks, “How do stay in such great physical condition?” “I’m Italian and I’m a Golfer,” say’s the old guy, “And that’s why I’m in such good shape. I’m up well before Daylight and out golfing, up and down the fairways. Have a glass of Vino, and all is well.” “Well,” say’s the Doctor, “I’m sure that helps, but there’s got to be more to it. How old was your Dad when he died?” “Who said my Dad’s dead?” The Doctor is amazed. “You mean you’re 80 years old and your Dad’s still alive. How old is he?” He’s 100 years old,” say’s the old Italian golfer. “In fact, he played golf with me this morning, and then went to the topless beach for a walk, that’s why he’s still alive … he’s Italian and he’s a golfer too.” “Well,” the Doctor says, That’s great , but I’m sure there’s more to it than that. How about your Dad’s Dad? How old was he when he died?” “Who said my Grandpa’s dead?” Stunned, the Doctor asks, “You mean you’re 80 years old and your Grand Father’s still living! How old is he?” “He’s 118 years old,” say’s the old Italian Golfer. The Doctor is getting frustrated at this point, “So, I guess he went golfing with you this morning too?” “No, Grandpa couldn’t go this morning because he’s getting Married today.” At this point, the Doctor is close to losing it. “Getting Married! Why would a 118 year old guy want to get married?” “Who said he wanted too?”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

82 players took to a very dry course, it has been awhile since we have had the course in such a dry condition. Don’t forget that we are having our A.G.M. on the 19th of March. It will be a Shotgun start at 8am, Single Stableford, with the A.G.M. following. All Committee positions are to be Voted on. If you are interested in getting on the Committee or would like to help out on game days, come forward as we will be happy to have the extra assistance.

Today’s winners were Division 1, Alan Simpson (9) 37pts, Runnerup Phil Coles (13) 35pts.

Division 2 Dan Banks (21) 39pts, Runnerup Tim Pooley (34) 38pts.

Ball rundown went to an unbelievable 30pts.

NTP’S Division 1, 2nd John Bryant, 7th Alan Simpson, 12th Alan Simpson, 16th David Wallis.

Division 2, 2nd House, 7th Stephen Pothole, 12th Stephen Pothole, 16th Mark Jessop.

Bazza’s Birdie Blitz was won by Nimai Strickland Pro Shop Voucher $20.

Raffle Winners were Michael Ziegler $75, Wayne Muir $50

Joke of the day

Paddy and Mick were returning to their native land to play in the all Eire Champions Golf Tournament. Halfway across the Atlantic, the pilot of their plane came over the intercom. “Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your Captain speaking,” he began. “I regret to say that we have lost the use of the outer starboard engine. But there is nothing to worry about. We still have three perfectly good engines, which will get us to Shannon Airport.” And an hour later the Captain’s voice was once again heard. Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s the outer port engine that’s gone this time. But nothing to worry about, we still have two good engines.” Another half-hour passed and once again the Captain came on the intercom, “Ladies and Gentlemen, I do regret to announce that the inner starboard engine has gone ..” he said. “Begorrah, Mick,” Paddy turned to his mate with a worried expression. “If we lose that fourth engine, we’ll not only miss the Tee off, we’ll be up here all night.”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

These are the standings after Round 1.

A Grade STROKE

Terry Foster 80 Dave Killion 81

Alan Hubbard 81 Michael Kemp 82

Jason Wootton 82 Keiran Gallagher 85

Brad Wilkinson 85 Michael Tink-Hornett 85

Ray Mills 86 Patrick Hayes 87

Jared Brown 88 Brian Springfield 88

John Faust 89 Paul Pochodyla 90

David Von Itzstein 97

A Grade NETT

Terry Foster 72 Dave Killion 74

Keiran Gallagher 74 Brad Wilkinson 75

Michael Kemp 76 Jared Brown 76

John Faust 77 Brian Springfield 77

Ray Mills 77 Paul Pochodyla 78

Alan Hubbard 79 Michael Tink-Hornett 79

Patrick Hayes 79 Jason Wootton 80

David Von Itzstein 86

B Grade STROKE

Tony Blair 83 David Wallis 84

Kevin Haddrick 84 Ken Mount 87

Kevin Trinne 87 Les Browning 88

Michael McKay 90 Jeff Hensby 91

Macca McGuiness 93 Phil Coles 93

Trevor Neil 93 Kim Hall 94

Nigel Loxton 94 Bryan Penny 94

Owen McCallum 95 Colin McLeod 95

Steve Wilkinson 95 Nick Davis 98

Kevin Tooley 98 Gerry Martin 99

Wayne Woodford 99 Wayne Muir 100

Kevin Bartlett 103

B Grade NETT

Tony Blair 70 Les Browning 70

David Wallis 71 Kevin Haddrick 71

Ken Mount 71 Kevin Trinne 73

Michael McKay 74 Macca McGuiness 75

Owen McCallum 76 Bryan Penny 77

Jeff Hensby 78 Phil Coles 78

Colin McLeod 80 Trevor Neil 80

Nick Davis 80 Steve Wilkinson 80

Kim Hall 80 Nigel Luxton 81

Wayne Muir 82 Gerry Martin 83

Wayne Woodford 84 Kevin Bartlett 85

Kevin Tooley 85

C GRADE STROKE

Greg Morrison 95 Mark James 95

James Wood 96 Graham Hopkins 96

Perc Dempsey 98 Darren Hubery 98

John Olsen 98 Wayne Howlett 100

Mark Jessop 100 Stephen Evans 101

Ray Hewitt 102 Tony Waller 102

Charles Huff 102 John Baddeley 102

Colin Norton 103 David Harrod 103

Geoff Clarke 103 Stephen Smith 104

James Storey 104 Graeme Johnson 105

Gary Pettit 106 Dan Banks 106

John McLoughlin 107 David Kammer 107

Stephen Robinson 108 Brian Britton 110

John Dalley 111 Barry McFadden 111

Walter Fisk 111 Merv Evans 114

Will Salter 114 Hayden Gilbank 116

Hugh Netto 116 Paul Quinlin 116

Jim Benny 117 Michael Coyne 118

Stephen Caine 127

C GRADE NETT

James Wood 72 Greg Morrison 73

Mark James 73 Perc Dempsey 73

Terry Trevitt 75 Graham Hopkins 76

Darren Hubery 76 Ray Hewitt 76

Stephen Evans 78 Tony Waller 78

John Olsen 78 Gary Pettit 79

Wayne Howlett 79 Mark Jessop 79

Charles Huff 79 Colin Norton 80

Merv Evans 80 John Dalley 80

David Harrod 80 John Baddeley 81

Brian Britton 81 Geoff Clarke 81

Michael Coyne 82 Barry McFadden 82

Walter Fisk 82 John McLoughlin 82

Dan Banks 83 Stephen Smith 83

Graeme Johnson 84 James Storey 84

Jim Benny 85 David Kammer 85

Hayden Gilbank 85 Hugh Netto 86

Stephen Robinson 86 Paul Quinlin 89

Will Salter 91 Stephen Caine 93

First round of the 2021 Single CHAMPIONSHIPS, also the Medal of Medals Playoff, and also the February Monthly Medal.

The weather gods were not very kind to us today, with the morning field having to deal with the very gusty winds, while the afternoon field had to cop the gusty winds and heavy showers. But we were able finish, and now, the CHAMPIONSHIPS are underway.

Just reminding everyone, that after Round 2, if you don’t want to continue in the Championship, you can play in a Single Stableford event off the Blue markers.

Today’s winners were Division 1, Terry Foster (8) 80 / 72, Runnerup David Killion (7) 81 / 74 c/b.

Division 2 Tony Blair (13) 83 / 70 c/b. Runnerup Les Browning (18) 88 / 70.

Division 3 James Wood (24) 96 / 72. Runnerup Greg Morrison (22) 95 / 73 c/b.

Ball rundown went to 76.

NTP’S Division 1, 2nd House. 7th Keiran Gallagher, 12th Terry Foster, 16th Paul Pochodyla.

Division 2, 2nd Kev Trinne, 7th Les Browning, 12th Kev Trinne, 16th David Wallis.

Division 3, 2nd David Kammer, 7th John Olsen, 12th Mark James, 16th Mark Jessop.

BAZZA’S BIRDIE BLITZ Luke Skinner $20 PRO SHOP Voucher

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw Colin Norton $20.00

Raffle Winners……. What a big day with the raffles, today we had 8 games, Thanks for the support. Steve Wilkinson $75, Ken Mount $50, Wayne Muir $25, Perc Dempsey $25, Wayne Howlett $25.

By tomorrow afternoon I will have the Championship positions in grades. And i will put it up on the blog, And will also be put on the notice board at the course.

Joke of the day.

Mick asked his friend Alan, “Why are you so late in arriving for your TEE TIME?” Alan replied, “It’s laundry day, I had to toss a coin between doing the laundry or playing golf.” “Sure continued Mick, “But that still doesn’t explain why you are so late.” “Well,” said Alan, “It took me 25 tosses to get the right answer!”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Hot and Humid conditions greeted us as 75 players took on the course, but unfortunately, the course won. We only had 3 players break par, and 3 more even par.

Winners today were Division 1, Kevin Tooley (12) +3, Runnerup John Bryant (13) even c/b.

Division 2, Shane Vanderlight (20) +5, Runnerup Michael Walsh (23) +3.

Ball rundown went to -3.

NTP’S Division 1, 2nd Kevin Haddrick, 7th David Wallis, 12th David Wallis, 16th John Krause.

Division 2, 2nd Michael Walsh, 7th Peter Edwards, 12th Ross Telfer, 16th Derryk Russell.

PRO PIN John Krause $60.00

Raffle Winners were Ross Telfer $75, John Edwards $25.

Joke of the day

There were several men in the locker room of a private Club after a round of golf. A cell phone that had been sitting on one of the benches, rang. A nearby man picked it up. “Hello?” He answered. “Honey, it’s me,” a women’s voice said on the other side. “Are you at the club?” “Yes,” the man responded. “Great! I am at the mall, two blocks from where you are, and I just saw the most beautiful mink coat. It is absolutely gorgeous! Can I buy it?” She asked. “What’s the price?” The man asked. “Only $1,500,” she said. “Well, okay, go ahead and get it, if you like it that much,” he said. “Ahhh, great. Also I stopped by the Mercedes dealership and saw the new 2022 model at a really good price, and since we need to exchange the BMW that we brought last year … ” she pressed. “What price did the dealer quote you?” The man asked. “Only $60,000,” she said. “Fine, but for that price, I want it with all the options,” he said. ” Great, and before we hang up, there was one other thing,” she said. “What’s that sugar?” “It might look like a lot, but I was going through your bank account and I stopped by the Real Estate office this morning. I saw the house we had looked at last year. It’s on sale!!! Remember? The one with the pool, English garden, Tennis court, acre of Park area, beachfront property.” “How much are they asking?” The man asked. “Only $1.45 million. A magnificent price, and I see that we have that much in the bank to cover it. ” “Well then, go ahead, but just bid $1.4 million, okay?” The man responded. “Ok, sweetie” the woman said, over the moon with happiness, “Thanks! I’ll see you later !!! I love you!!! “Bye ,” the man said. “I love you too.” The man ends the call, raised his hand while holding the phone and said to the other men in the room. “Does anyone know whose phone this is?”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Another great day for a game. 83 players in the field today, as we played a best ball. Don’t forget that next Saturday is the start of our Club Championships, also our Medal of Medal playoff, as well as the February Monthly Medal.

Today winners were David Callard and Darryl Davey 46 pts. Runnerup Ken Mount and Ian Strange 45 pts.

Rundown went to 40 pts.

NTP’S Division 1 2nd Jason Wootton, 7th Bryan Penny, 12th Ian Strange, 16th Simon Woolley.

Division 2 2nd House, 7th Nico Neidhart, 12th Michael Walsh, 16th Barry McFadden.

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw Michael Tink-Hornett $20

Raffle Winners were Steve Evans $75, Jim Wood $50, Anthony Mike $25.

Joke of the day

After standing for a while on the Tee, he asked the boy standing beside him, “Are you my caddie for today?” “Yes”, answered the boy. “Are you good at finding lost balls?” The man asked. “Oh yes, I find every lost ball!” The caddie said. “Perfect,” The man said. “Run and Find me one, then we can get started!”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Showery conditions were with us for most of the day, which showed, with the low scores that were recorded. I don’t what happened with the tee markers today, someone must have thought that the public holiday was a Saturday, as we haven’t had the White markers that far back for many years.

We had 66 players, with 2 visitors today. Single Stableford,with 2 Divisions was the game today.

Division 1 Winner Nick Davis (16) 34pts. Runnerup Jason Wootton (0) 33pts c/b.

Division 2 Winner Shane Vanderlight (26) 41pts. Runnerup Peter Wazlawek (34) 32pts c/b.

Ball rundown went to 30pts.

NTP’S Division 1, 2nd Peter McCray, 7th Mark Kenny, 12th Richard Downes, 16th Kevin Haddrick.

Division 2, 2nd Wayne Hunter, 7th Peter Edwards, 12th Justin Hayes, 16th Peter Edwards.

PRO PIN Richard Downes $60.00

Bazza’s Birdie Blitz was won by Brendon Willoughby $20 Voucher.

Raffle Winners were, Dave Harrod $25, Alan Hubbard $25, Mark Kenny $25.

Joke of the day

A husband and wife died and went to heaven together. They were met at the gates by an Angel, who was to show them around the place. “Right over here, we have our very own golf course!” the Angel said. “Wow! It’s beautiful! Can we play it now?!” They exclaimed. “Sure!” said the Angel. So the couple began playing. It was the most beautiful course they had ever seen. Everything was perfect, the Fairways, the Greens, even the rough was well kept. The more they played, the more the woman beamed with happiness, but she noticed her husband was becoming Disheartened and angry. The woman confronted her husband on what was wrong. “I can’t understand why your not happy,” she said. “We’re in Heaven! We’re together! We’re playing on the most beautiful and most perfect golf course ever! What’s wrong with you?” “That’s just it,” he fired back. “If you hadn’t fed us those damn health foods, we’d would have been here years ago!”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Finally we were able to hold the 2021 Foursome Championship. We had 72 players compete in great weather conditions. 27 holes is a funny game when you play alternate shots. And after the final putt was had it was then up to the committee to announce who are the winners.

The announcement was delayed as we had a Sudden death playoff in both Divisions.

The Division 1 Playoff was with Michael Kemp and Alan Hubbard against Jason Wootton and Brian Springfield, both with scores of 118. This was over after the First Hole with Michael and Alan claiming the win.

Division 2 playoff was between John Baddeley and Steve Robinson and Kevin Bartlett and Greg Morrison they both had 141. This playoff lasted 2 holes, with John and Steve coming back with the Victory.

The Division 1 Nett Winners were Michael Tink-Hornett and Terry Foster, their score was 108.5 winning this on countback. And the Nett Runner ups with 108.5 were David Von Itzstein and Colin Norton.

The Division 2 Nett Winners were Brent McLennan and John McLoughlan had 110.75. And Nett Runner ups were Danny Minogue and Ken Walker with 112.25.

Kevin Haddrick Captain