Author: Michael Tink-Hornett

Another great day for golf, telling by the scores there was a lot of good golf and birdies on the course. We had a good field of 90 players, largest field on a Saturday for a while.

On a housekeeping matter, we have two matters we would like highlight,

1. Whilst the fairways and teed have been in good condition, we are starting to see a number of divots not been filled in (most likely social players) so if you see any please fill in with sand, that would be appreciated and will maintain the course in good condition.
2. Please do not drive your buggies within 15 metres of the green.

Now to the golf results, as mentioned we had a field of 90 players

Congratulations to our winners on the day;

Div. 1 Shane Woolley (11) 42 points

Div. 2 Gary Pettit (26) 38 points

Runners Up

Div. 1 Mark Kenny (13) 39 points on countback from Dave Killion and Jared Brown

Div. 2 Paul Quinlin (29) 37 points on countback from Owen McCullum, Mark Foster and Robert Sheppard

Ball rundown to 34 all inclusive

NTP 2^nd– Div1-Wayne Stone, Div2- Jimmy Wood

NTP 7^th– – Div1-Shane Woolley Div2-Ray Wixey

NTP 12^th– Div1-Steve Wilkinson Div2-John Baddeley

Pro Pin- John Baddeley $80

NTP 16^th – Div1-Dave Wallis, Div2- Jim Benny

Raffle- Clint Dunn (3), Perc Dempsey (1) and Stephen Caine (1)

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS

Kevin Haddrick–Captain

On Saturday 6^th February, we have our Monthly Medal which will also incorporate the following events

1. Medal of Medals, all previous Medal winners in all grades over the past 12 months will be eligible for this event. Your card will need to marked with a “M”.
2. Qualifying for the Single Stroke Matchplay (net), the top 16 who would like to qualify will be required to mark a “Q” on the top of their card prior to play. The Matchplay will then proceed over the next 4 Saturdays (full details including rules posted on the board in the Scoring Room.)

As a date saver for all interested players, we will be submitting a number of teams in the NRDGA Pennant Season running from Sunday 16^th May to 6th June. The number of teams we provide will depend on the number of interested players.

Annual General Meeting on March 20, the most likely venue will be the Island House (depending on Covid restrictions)

Kevin Haddrick– Captain

What a great day for golf, weather was perfect, slight breeze, although it might have been a bit sticky if you walked on the day. We had a good field of 89 players

Scores for the day were quite good.

On a housekeeping matter, we have two matters we would like highlight,

1. Whilst the fairways and teed have been in good condition, we are starting to see a number of divots not been filled in (most likely social players) so if you see any please fill in with sand, that would be appreciated and will maintain the course in good condition.
2. We have been operating the daily raffles on an honour system, can you please take care with this as we have come up short on a couple of days. The money raised helps pay for days like last Saturday.

Now to the golf results, as mentioned we had a field of 89 players

Congratulations to our winners on the day;

Div. 1 Stuart Irving (18) 37 points on C/B

Div. 2 Nelson Brannigan (24) 39 points

Runners Up

Div. 1 Joe Lehkyj (12) 37 points

Div. 2 Dave Kammer (26) 38 points

Ball rundown to 32 all inclusive

NTP 2^nd– Div1-Steve Wilkinson, Div2- Dave Kammer

NTP 7^th– – Div1-Wayne Martlew Div2-Peter Edwards

NTP 12^th– Div1-Kev Haddrick Div2-Nathan Smith

Pro Pin- Nathan Smith $74

NTP 16^th – Div1-Alan Simpson, Div2- Bob McElveney

Raffle- Mick Walsh (2), Wayne Muir (1) and Greg Seymour (1)

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS

Kevin Haddrick–Captain

 The day was our Christmas in January function which due to restrictions, timing and weather we were unable to hold the day in December, thank you to the 3 Putt Club for the donations of prizes.

For all the afternoon players it was an early start in perfect weather, we had a full field of 80 players for the shot gun start at 8.00am and a big thank you to all the players for the way they signed in with the new Covid requirements.

Also, another big thank you to the Ladies who assisted with the BBQ, we really appreciate your efforts.

We hope all players enjoyed the day.

The day was a 3 Division Stableford and we had some good scores in all divisions with over 60% of the field scoring 30 or more points

Congratulations to the winners for the day;

A Grade Allan Danks 39 points (11)

B Grade Kevin Tooley 39 points (15)

C Grade Graeme Johnston 39 points (21) on countback

Runners Up

A Grade Shane Woolley 37 points (11)

B Grade Jared Brown 37 points (18)

C Grade Stuart Allwood 39 points (28) on countback from Clint Dunn.

Every player received a ball at the start of the round so no rundown .

NTP 2^nd– – A-Brian Springfield, B- Michael Noakes C-Gary Pettit

NTP 7^th– – A-Brendon Williams, B- Simon Woolley C-Clint Dunn

NTP 12^th– A-Mick Tink-Hornett, B Simon Woolley – C- Dave Harrod

NTP 16^th – A- David Wallis B- Wayne Woodford C-Richard Downes

EAGLE on the 3^rd by Pat Hayes

Lucky Draw – Wayne Muir

Raffle-D Wallis (3), P Coles (1), A Hubbard (1), R Downes (1) K Haddrick (1) and W Woodford (1)

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS

Joke of the Week (thanks Ken Culpitt)

Father Norton woke up Sunday morning and realizing it was an exceptionally beautiful and sunny early spring day, decided he just had to play golf.

So… he told the Associate Pastor that he was feeling sick and persuaded him to say Mass for him that day.

As soon as the Associate Pastor left the room, Father Norton headed out of town to a golf course about forty miles away.

This way he knew he wouldn’t accidentally meet anyone he knew from his parish. Setting up on the first tee, he was alone. After all, it was Sunday morning and everyone else was in church!

At about this time, Saint Peter leaned over to the Lord while looking down from the heavens and exclaimed, “You’re not going to let him get away with this, are you?”

The Lord sighed, and said, “No, I guess not.”

Just then Father Norton hit the ball and it shot straight towards the pin, dropping just short of it, rolled up and fell into the hole.

IT WAS A 420 YARD HOLE IN ONE !!

St. Peter was astonished. He looked at the Lord and asked, “Why did you let him do that?”

The Lord smiled and replied, “Who’s he going to tell?”

Kevin Haddrick- Captain

We had 86 players on a warm humid day, the showers cleared before the first group teed off and it stayed clear for the rest of the field.

Please ensure that if you have a provisional NTP or Pro Pin that you mark the appropriate card, as we had a player that was eligible for the Pro Pin and between him and his playing partners, they did not mark the card and therefore he did not win, in a very sportsman act the last name on the Pro-pin Mick Kemp shared his winners. This is a great example of why we have a great club…..Well done Mick

Now to the golf results, as mentioned we had a field of 86 players and we saw some good scores

Congratulations to our winners on the day;

Div. 1 Paul Pochodyla (12) 41 points

Div. 2 Nick Davis (21) 40 points

Runners Up

Div. 1 Al Hubbard (4) 38 points

Div. 2 Brendon Willoughby (23) 39 points, on countback from Jim Wood

Ball rundown to 33 all inclusive

NTP 2^nd– Div1-Nigel Luxton, Div2-

NTP 7^th– – Div1-Colin McLeod Div2-Ray Hewitt

NTP 12^th– Div1-Mick Kemp, Div2- Paul Quinlin

Pro Pin- Mick Kemp $78,

NTP 16^th – Div1-Michael Noakes, Div2-Stephen Evans

Lucky Draw Sponsored by North Real Estate—Macca McGuiness

Raffle- Stephen Caine (3), Steve Wilkinson (1) and Jim Wood (1)

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS

Joke of the Day

A well off 45-year-old man wanted to join a regular foursome and after waiting two years he finally got his chance, he’d made it and was now to meet his three, new best friends. The discussion was brief as there were few rules governing this group.

1.] They talked betting and he did not care about the costs;

 2.] There was a 7 AM / 7 days a week tee time and could he make that rigid a schedule? His answer was yes, no problem, but occasionally I will be 20 – 30 minutes late, he was told as high as the wagering was, he’d be better off staying home.

 They played a quick 18 and the newbie shot 2 over par. Broke a little above even, money-wise.

 The next day he shot -1, but on this day, he played left-handed, where yesterday he played right-handed. The group had questions for the newbie.

“You’re about even on any side you play off and the difference in the two scores is probably due to feeling the course out.” “My real question is how do you decide which way you will play?” The newbie told them, “I go through my usual crap, shower and shave.” “Then I go to my bedroom closet and open it, viewing both club sets.” “Then I look at Naomi and if she’s on her left side, I shoot lefty; if she’s on her right, then that’s the way I’ll play.” Another player asks, “What if she on neither side?” He says, “Oh, that’s the occasion I’ll be 20 to 30 minutes late!”

Kevin Haddrick–Captain

Our first PAR event for a while, numbers for the day were the largest for a long time with 94 players

Conditions for the day were good the weather was fine and the fairways and greens were in good condition albeit the greens are still on the slow side.

Whilst we had a large field the speed of play was good, we only had 15 players bettering or equalling their handicap.

Congratulations to our winners on the day;

Div. 1 Geoffrey Muhleisen +3 (16)

Div. 2 Stephen Evans +3 (22)

Runners Up

Div. 1 Mark Kenny +1 (10) on countback from Jim Storey and Allan Danks

Div. 2 Geoff Clarke +2 (20) on countback from John Olsen

Ball rundown to -2 all inclusive.

NTP 2^nd– Div1-Graeme Veivers, Div2-

NTP 7^th– – Div1-Owen McCallum, Div2-Peter Hulett

NTP 12^th– Div1-Aaron Garland, Div2-Bill McClatchey

Pro Pin- Aaron Garland $80

NTP 16^th – Div1-Brad Wilkinson, Div2-Perc Dempsey

Raffle- John Olsen (1), Nigel Luxton (1) and Wayne Muir (1)

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS

Please remember we have our Christmas in January day on the 23^rd January (Shotgun start at 8 am), be there at least 30 minutes before. This is a Members Only day as the field is limited to 80 players and cost is only your comp fee of $4 and also the Pro pin.

Kevin Haddrick–Captain

With the prospect of rain, we saw our field reduce considerably, those on course only experienced a very brief shower and the conditions were quite good for all the rain we have had over the preceding days. A smaller field of 56 players made it on to the course and completed their rounds.

Scores for the day were quite good.

On a housekeeping matter, don’t forget our” Christmas in January” day on the 23^rd, shotgun start at 8 am with a sausage sizzle and drinks after. The day will be a single stableford (3 divisions), you will need to book and the field is limited to 80 players.

Now to the golf results, as mentioned we had a field of 56 players

Congratulations to our winners on the day;

Div. 1 Terry Foster (9) 42 points

Div. 2 Jim Benny (34) 44 points

Runners Up

Div. 1 Mick Tink Hornett (9) 41 points

Div. 2 Charles Hauff (19) 38 points

Ball rundown to 35 all inclusive

NTP 2^nd– Div1-Patrick Hayes, Div2-John Baddeley

NTP 7^th– – Div1-Simon Woolley Div2-David Kammer

NTP 12^th– Div1-Mick Kemp Div2-Mick Walsh

Pro Pin- Mick Walsh $52 (first time well done)

NTP 16^th – Div1-Terry Foster, Div2- David Kammer

Lucky Draw Sponsored by North Real Estate—Hugh Netto

Raffle- Clint Dunn (2), Allan Danks (1) and Nigel Luxton (1)

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS

Joke of the Week (thanks Mark Jessop)

Four old-timers were playing their weekly game of golf. One remarked how nice it would be to wake up on Christmas morning, roll out of bed and without an argument go directly to the golf course, meet his buddies and play a round. His buddies all chimed in said, “Let’s do it! We’ll make it a priority – figure out a way and meet here early, Christmas morning.” Months later, that special morning arrives, and there they are on the golf course.

The first guy says, “Boy this game cost me a fortune! I bought my wife a diamond ring that she can’t take her eyes off of.” The second guy says, “I spent a ton too. My wife is at home planning the cruise I gave her. She was up to her eyeballs in brochures.” The third guy says “Well my wife is at home admiring her new car, reading the manual.” They all turned to the last guy in the group who is staring at them like they have lost their minds. “I can’t believe you all went to such expense for this golf game. I slapped my wife on the bum and said,’’ Well babe, Merry Christmas! It’s a great morning – golf course or intercourse? “She said, “Don’t forget your hat.”

Kevin Haddrick–Captain

A good field of 90 players experienced a great day for golf albeit the humidity was a pretty high and you felt like you had been in a wringer by the end of the round.

 We noticed a rarity with Div. 1 dominating the scores for a change.

 On a housekeeping matter can all players please ensure you fill in your divots and any others that you see during your round, this will ensure the fairways are kept in good condition and also if you are in a Cart, please ensure it is 15 metres from the green (unless you have medical exemption).

Congratulations to our winners on the day;

Div. 1 Stephen POTHOLE Smith 39 pts (16)

Div. 2 John Mason 36 pts (26)

Runners Up

Div. 1 Graham Hopkins 38 pts (15)

Div. 2 John McLoughlin 35 pts (22)

Ball rundown to 33 all inclusive.

NTP 2^nd– Div1-Trevor Neil, Div2-Anthony Hodge

NTP 7^th— Div1-Anthony Brown, Div2-Wayne Hunter

NTP 12^th– Div1-Wayne Muir, Div2-John Olsen

Pro Pin- John Olsen $78

NTP 16^th – Div1-Kim Hall, Div2-Jim Benny

Raffle- Dave Harrod (1), David Wallis (1) and Nigel Luxton (1)

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS

Kevin Haddrick–Captain

 We are back with our Blog’s with the new computer system in place, thanks Ken Culpitt for taking ownership of the process.

Happy New Year to all our members.

Monthly Medal Day to start the New Year, fields were down with 75 players and were fortunate to have fine weather for the day.

Scores for the day were quite good seeing most members have had a break over the Christmas period due to the weather.

Congratulations to the winners for the day;

A Grade Ray Mills net 69 (10)

B Grade Wayne Woodford net 65 (16)

C Grade Kym Fiora net 67 (23)

Runners Up

A Grade Mick Kemp net 71 (7)

B Grade Michael Noakes net 68 (17)

C Grade Darren Hubery net 68 (24)

Ball rundown to 71 net all inclusive.

NTP 2^nd– – A-Mick Tink-Hornett, B- Bryan Penny C-John Baddeley

NTP 7^th– – A-Paul Pochodyla, B- Simon Woolley C-Paul Quinlin

NTP 12^th– A-Brian Springfield, B Colin McLeod- C- John Olsen

Pro Pin- Brian Springfield $68

NTP 16^th – A- Paul Pochodyla B- Ken Mount C-Graeme Johnson

Lucky Draw – Terry Trivett

Raffle-T Trivett (2), D Hubery (2) and T Blair (1)

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS

With the Island House / Pro Shop back open, you are able to purchase food and refreshments before and after your rounds, so please support it.

Joke of the Week

A golfer ran into an old buddy at the driving range one day. They talked about their games, their swings, and all manner of things.
Eventually, one of them said, “How’s the family?”
The other replied, “Oh, pretty good. I got a new set of clubs for the wife the other day!”
“Hey, good trade!” replied the former good buddy

Kevin Haddrick- Captain