Author: Kevin Haddrick

The weather was perfect, the course was great, and with a shotgun start, the 76 strong field, went out and hit the little white ball to all directions of the course, while playing a 4 Person Ambrose.

Winners of the day were the Team of, Pat Hayes, Col Norton, Rod Jackson and Barry McFadden 63 (9.7/8) 53.1/8.

Runnerup Team of Greg Morrison, John Olsen, Brendon Willoughby and John Faust 61 (7.1/8) 53.7/8.

At the completion of golf, it was then time for the fun, with Drinks and Pizzas, as well as the Raffles, in which we had 67 prizes.

Thanks to President Brent McLennan, and Committee members Wayne Muir and Michael Tink-Hornett for helping make it such an enjoyable day.

Special thanks go out to Steve Wilkinson, from Galileo’s Pizzas, who didn’t play, but spent the whole morning preparing the delicious Pizzas, we had for lunch. Also thanks to Tim Black and the 2 Ladies who work behind the bar,s who helped keep our fluid levels up.

It was also good to see Board Members, Brian, Ken, Ross and John working their way, chatting to Members.

We have 3 more day of Men’s Golf before Christmas. Wednesday 15th, Saturday 18th and Wednesday 22nd. We will then resume on Wednesday 5th January, with a Single Stableford 2 Divisions, and Saturday 8th January Monthly Medal Stroke, 3 Divisions. Saturday 22nd January will be our delayed Foursome Championship for 2021. It will be a Shotgun start, 8am, 27 holes, 6 players per group. More information to come over the next 3 reports.

Joke of the day

Wilko sliced his drive and watched resignedly as the ball plummeted into the woods. He followed after and found his ball surrounded by thick undergrowth and wedged firmly between two tree roots. He contemplated the situation for a few profoundly silent minutes, then turned to his caddie and asked, “Do you know what kind of shot I’m going to take here?” “Yes Sir,” replied the caddie, as he took a hip flask of Whiskey from the bag.

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

We are getting very close to our Christmas Party, as at 4pm today we have 5 spots available. If you haven’t already booked a spot, get online or ring the Pro Shop and book a spot. DON’T MISS OUT.

Today we had a lovely morning session and a terrible afternoon session. The morning field had some very good scores recorded while the weather was nice, but the afternoon had to cope with some very heavy rain, which made holding onto clubs very awkward.

Division 1 Winner Trevor Neil (11) 38pts. Runnerup John Faust (11) 36pts.

Division 2 Winner Kim Thackeray (13) 39pts. Runnerup Owen McCallum (16) 36pts.

Division 3 Winner Robert Hedger (26) 43pts. Runnerup Howard Williams (23) 41pts.

Ball rundown went to 34pts

NTP’S

Division 1 2nd John Faust. 7th David Wallis. 12th Peter McCray. 16th Kev Trinne.

Division 2 2nd House. 7th Richard Downes. 12th Kim Thackeray. 16th Kim Thackeray.

Division 3 2nd Ken Wood. 7th Perc Dempsey. 12th Robert Hedger. Michael Byrne.

PRO PIN Robert Hedger $58.00

Bazza’s Birdie Blitz was won by Kim Thackeray $20 Voucher

Today’s Raffle winners were Brad Wilkinson $50, Wayne Muir $25, Walter Fisk $25.

Joke of the day

Negotiations between Union members and their Employer were at a stalemate. The Union denied that their workers were flagrantly abusing their contracts sick leave provisions. One morning at the bargaining table, the company’s chief negotiator held aloft the morning edition of the news paper. “This man,” he announced, “called in sick yesterday!” There on the sports page, was a photo of the supposedly I’ll Employee, who had just won a local Golf Tournament with an excellent score. The Silence in the room was broken with a Union negotiator. “Wow,” he said. “Just think of what kind of score he could have had if he hadn’t been sick!”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Well, I think we had the first taste of Summer. Hot and very humid. 65 players sweated their way around the course, and looking at the scores, the morning players had the best of it. With six major placing’s over the 3 grades, 5 went to the morning players.

Before I get onto the winners, we seem to have a shortage of sand buckets. Over the last 3 weeks, when the afternoon players start their round, their are no sand buckets to use. If any one who might have any stored in their cart shed or mistakenly taken any home, could you please return them.

At the time of writing this, we have 1 spot left for our Christmas party. Don’t miss out, get on to the tee times sheet and book in, or ring the Pro Shop and they will book you in.

On to the Winners for our Monthly Medal Stroke day.

Division 1 Winner Brad Wilkinson (11) 79 / 68. Runnerup Terry Foster (9) 79 / 70.

Division 2 Winner Francis Watego (19) 88 / 69 c/b. Runnerup Phil Coles (15) 84 / 69 c/b.

Division 3 Winner Barry McFadden (30) 98 / 68. Runnerup Dan Banks (25) 95 / 70.

Ball rundown went to 74.

NTP’S

Division 1 2nd Alan Hubbard, 7th Michael Tink-Hornett, 12th Ray Mills, 16th Patrick Hayes.

Division 2 2nd Mark Kenny, 7th Kevin Haddrick, 12th Wayne Woodford, 16th Ken Mount.

Division 3 2nd Ed Brierley, 7th Ed Brierley, 12th House, 16th Mark James.

PRO PIN Kevin Haddrick $63.00

Bazza’s Birdie Blitz …. Brendon Willoughby $20 Voucher.

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw Mark Kenny $20.

Raffle Winners were Will Salter $75, Clint Dunn $50, Ken Mount $25.

Joke of the day

The wife come home after a great game of golf, and she can’t wait to tell her husband about it. She walks into the house and he has a fly swatter in his hand. The wife says, “What are you doing”? Husband says, “Killing flies, I’ve killed 5 already, 3 males and 2 females.” She says, “How can you tell?” He says, “The 3 males were on the beer can, and the 2 females were on the phone.”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Well, what a surprise it was, after having 122mm of rain on the last 2 days, to be greeted with the blog saying, course open and carts on.

We had 52 players, which included 2 visitors, get out and battle the wind and in some places wet ground. The course was in very good condition, considering all the rain we had.

Today’s winners were:

Division 1 Jonno Dwyer (14) 40 pts, Runnerup Terry Foster (9) 39 pts.

Division 2 Stephen Caine (35) 40 pts, Runnerup James Storey (20) 37 pts.

Ball rundown went to 33 pts.

NTP’S Division 1

2nd House, 7th Joseph Lehkyj, 12th Joseph Lehkyj, 16th Alan Hubbard.

Division 2

2nd Barry McFadden, 7th Mark Jessop, 12th David Harrod, 16th James Storey.

PRO PIN James Storey $51.00

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw Steve Evans $20.

Bazza’s Birdie Blitz was won by Michael Tink-Hornett $20.

Raffle Winners were Steve Evans $50, Nigel Luxton $25, Anthony Mike $25.

Players are asking what hole the Pro Pin is on , it is on a rotating basis, 7, 12, 16.

Example, Wednesday and Saturday 7, then the same for 12, then 16, and back to 7.

Joke of the day

An Alien spaceship hovered over a golf course and two aliens watched a solitary golfer in amazement. The golfer duffed his tee shot, shanked his second into the rough, took three to get out of the rough onto the fairway, sliced the next shot into the bushes. Then, the golfer took a putter to poke it out onto the fairway again. Meanwhile, one Alien told the other that he must be playing some sort of weird game, and they continued to observe the golfer. The golfer then skulled a shot into a bunker by the green. He took several shots to get out of the bunkers and finally onto the green. He putted several times until he finally got it into the hole. At that point, the other Alien told his partner, “Wow, now he’s in serious trouble!”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Early morning rain only slightly reduced the field from 73 down to 59. And the morning field finished up getting the best part of the day, as a heavy shower hit with all the afternoon field well and truly under way.

At the time I’m writing this, we only have 3 spots left for our Christmas Party. 80 players is Maximum, get in quick.

Today’s event was a Single Stableford with 3 Divisions.

Division 1 Winner Pat Hayes (7) 40 pts, Runnerup Aaron Garland (9) 37 pts.

Division 2 Winner Jeffrey Trichter (16) 42 pts, Runnerup Michael Druhala (13) 38 pts c/b.

Division 3 Winner David Kammer (22) 41 pts, Runnerup Alexander Kwok (36) 40 pts.

Ball rundown went to 35 pts.

NTP’S

Division 1, 2nd House, 7th Ray Mills, 12th David Wallis, 16th Trevor Neil.

Division 2, 2nd Steve Wilkinson, 7th Jeffery Trichter, 12th House, 16th Jeff Hensby.

Division 3, 2nd Michael Byrne, 7th Ross Telfer, 12th Michael Byrne, 16th Peter Malone.

PRO PIN Jeff Hensby $53.00

Bazza’s Birdie Blitz was won by Pat Hayes $20.00 Voucher.

Raffle Winners were Mark Jessop $50, Wayne Muir $25.

Joke of the day

A man goes to the Doctor complaining about stomach problems. The Doctor asks him what he’s been eating. “I only eat golf balls,” he says. “Red ones for breakfast, Yellow and Orange for lunch, Blue for afternoon snacks, and Purple and Black for dinner.” “I see your problem,” says the Doctor. “Your not getting enough Greens.”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Just when we thought the strong winds had gone, up she comes, and gave us a tricky time on the course. But in saying that we had 16 players, play to their handicap or better.

Today we had a Single Stableford event and also this was our Jarrod Lyle charity day. Between the Men’s and the Ladies we raised $310. It was so good to see Yellow shirts being worn all over the course.

Over the last month or so, we have played host to many Visitors who are finding out how good our little golf course is. Let’s hope this keeps happening, and hit doesn’t change when “THE QUEEN OF QUEENSLAND” opens the border.

The Christmas Party bookings have now opened , this is a Club Banora Golf Club members only event. We only have 80 spots available, so get your team of 4, the event is a 4 Person Ambrose, “shot gun start” , 8am hit off, lunch and drinks after the golf. So if you haven’t already booked a spot, don’t be late get in now.

On to the results for yesterday.

Division 1. Winner Matthew Quinlin (12) 39pts c/b. Runnerup Alan Hubbard (3) 39pts.

Division 2. Winner Hayden Gilbank (34) 44 pts. Runnerup Paul Quinlin (28) 40pts c/b.

Ball rundown went to 34pts.

NTP’S Division 1. 2nd Steve Wilkinson, 7th Michael Kemp, 12th Michael Kemp, 16th Brendon Willoughby.

Division 2. 2nd Wayne Muir, 7th Charles Huff, 12th Barry McFadden, 16th Richard Downes.

PRO PIN Barry McFadden $68.00

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw Ray Hewitt $20.00

Bazza’s Birdie Blitz was won by Brent McLennan $20 voucher

Raffle Winners were Tony Blair $75, Trevor Neil $50, Perc Dempsey $25.

Joke of the day

Allan went to the Doctors and said, “Doc every time I swinging my 7 iron, I pass this outrageous gas.” He swings the 7 iron in the Doctors office and breaks a loud sound of wind. Then he swings the 8 iron, and nothing, he swings the 6 iron, and nothing. He swings the 7 iron again and the same loud sound is heard, followed by a very foul smell. The Doctor says,”Hmm, interesting case,” and gets up and grabs a long pole against the wall. “What are you going to do with that,” Allan nervously asks, fearing the worst. “I’m going to open the window and let some air into the room,” the Doctor replied.

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Early rain did not stop a good field of 71 players going out and enjoying what turned out to be a nice golf day.

For those who are playing on Saturday, it is our Jarrod Lyle day. Wear something “YELLOW” and put something in the donation tin, if you donate you will receive a ticket in the draw for “Jarrod Lyle gifts”. Also the proceeds of our normal raffle will be donated to the charity as well.

Results of today’s Single Stableford.

Division 1 Winner, Phil Coles (13) 39pts, Runnerup Aaron Garland (9) 38pts.

Division 2 Winner, John Gardiner (19) 43pts, Runnerup Robert Duncan (24) 38pts.

Ball rundown went to 34pts.

NTP’S Division 1, 2nd Mark Jessop, 7th Nimai Strickland, 12th Aaron Garland, 16th Aaron Garland.

Division 2, 2nd Tim Pooley, 7th Danny Minogue, 12th Allan Corke, 16th Robert Duncan

PRO PIN Aaron Garland $63.00

Raffle Winners were

Darren Hubery $50, Perc Dempsey $25.

Joke of the day

Perc and Walter are out playing golf. They get to the 17th tee, which overlooks a small lake, and see, two guys out on the lake fishing. Perc says, “Hey Walter, checkout those two idiots fishing in the rain!”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Well what a great day it was today. Beautiful weather, good course, and some big scores were recorded.

On the course. I was talking to Roger today, and we are going to change the 11th tee by bring it forward to reduce the length of the hole. This could happen over the next week.

The Christmas party is happening on Saturday 11th December. It is a Club Banora Golf Members ONLY event. It is a 8am shotgun start, 4 Person Ambrose off the Red markers. BOOKINGS will be open on Monday or Tuesday week, so get your team together and come along and have some fun.

Single Stableford event today, 2 Divisions and the winners were, Division 1. Brendon Willoughby (15) 45pts. Runner-up Jason Wootton (5) 42pts.

Division 2. Danny Minogue (22) 42pts. Runner-up Stephen Caine (35) 39pts.

Ball rundown went to 35pts.

NTP’S Division 1. 2nd Jonno Dwyer. 7th Grant Treloar. 12th Michael Tink-Hornett. 16th Jason Wootton.

Division 2. 2nd Dan Banks. 7th Darren Hubery. 12th Mark James. 16th Frankie Watego.

PRO PIN Darren Hubery $65.00

Bazza’s Birdie Blitz ( Is when you get a birdie or a 4 pointer) this was won today by Jason Wootton $20 PRO SHOP Voucher.

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw. (We spin the wheel and what it stops on we look up that position in the days results and that is the winner.) And today it is David Harrod $20.

Today’s Raffle winners were Hayden Gilbank $125, Brian Springfield $25.

Joke of the day

Fred and Harry emerged from the Clubhouse to tee off at the first, but Fred looked distracted. “What’s the matter?” Harry asked. “Oh, it’s just that I can’t stand the club pro,” Fred replied. “He’s been trying to correct my stance.” “He’s only trying to help your game,” Harry soothed. “Yeah,” “But I was using the urinal at the time,”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Hot and Humid conditions were the order of the day. Must have been cooler in the morning session as 3 out of the Major winners of the day came from there, also the Course was in very good condition and we had 67 players with 3 Visitors who I hoped really enjoyed them self.

Division 1

Winner Joe Lehkyj (12) 37pts, Runnerup Trevor Neil (12) 36pts.

Division 2

Winner David Harrod (21) 42pts, Runnerup James Storey (19) 40pts.

Ball rundown went to 32pts.

NTP’S Division 1

2nd Trevor Neil, 7th Kevin Haddrick, 12th Simon Woolley, 16th David Wallis.

Division 2

2nd House, 7th Wayne Hunter, 12th Stephen O’Keeffe, 16th Wayne Hunter.

James Storey had an Eagle on the 3rd. (6 balls).

Bazza’s Birdie Blitz was won by James Storey $20 Voucher.

Raffle winner Perc Dempsey $50.

Saturday’s event … Single Stableford 2 Divisions

Joke of the day

A golfer sliced a ball into a field of chickens, striking one of the hens and killing it instantly. He was understandably upset, and sought out the Farmer. “I’m sorry,” he said, ” My terrible tee shot hit one of your hens and killed it. Can I replace the hen?” “I don’t know about that,” replied the Farmer, mulling it over, “How many eggs a day do you lay.”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Early morning rain disrupted the morning field but for a change the afternoon guys got the good conditions. In saying that, there was some very good scores in Division 2 and Division 3 from the morning.

Division 1

Winner, Michael Kemp (7) 77 / 70. Runner-up Jason Wootten (5) 78 / 73.

Division 2

Winner, Steve Wilkinson (15) 81 / 66 c/b. Runner-up Kevin Bartlett (19) 85 / 66.

Division 3

Winner, Nimai Strickland (20) 87 / 67. Runner-up Damien Timbery (36) 105 / 69.

Ball rundown went to 75.

NTP’S

Division 1. 2nd Patrick Hayes. 7th Paul Pochodyla. 12th Jason Wootton. 16th Michael Kemp.

Division 2. 2nd Nigel Luxton. 7th Ray Price. 12th House. 16th Jonno Dwyer.

Division 3. 2nd House. 7th Darren Hubery. 12th House. 16th James Wood.

PRO PIN Michael Kemp $54.00

Raffle winners were, Brent McLennan $75, Gary Pettit $25, Brian Springfield $25.

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw $20. Nimai Strickland.

Bazza’s Birdie Blitz was won by Phil Coles $20 Voucher.

Joke of the day

Jesus and Moses were playing golf. On the 5th hole, a shot over water to an Island Green, Moses hit his 6 iron and it landed perfectly on the green. Jesus pulled out his 7 iron and began teeing it up when Moses stopped him. “The 7 isn’t enough Club. It’ll go in the water.” Jesus replied, “If Tiger Woods can do it, I can do it.” He swung the 7 iron and, sure enough, it landed straight in the drink. He teed up a second ball and grabbed his 7 iron again. Moses reminded him of his previous attempt, and again Jesus said, “If Tiger Woods can do it, I can do it.” “Plop”. Into the water it went again. He continued to try to hit the 7 iron over and over until he ran out of golf balls in his bag. At that point, Jesus began to walk out on the water looking down to locate his lost golf balls. The Foursome behind them approached the Tee, spotted Jesus out on the lake and said to Moses, “Hey, who does that guy think he is, Jesus Christ?” “NO,” Moses responded. “He thinks he’s Tiger Woods.”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain