Author: Kevin Haddrick

Welcome back to a new year of Saturday golf. Isn’t it great to open up with a monthly medal stroke round. I don’t know what it is but we always get some great scores recorded. Today’s round saw 89 players, which included 2 Visitors who were Chris Brown from Horizons, Newcastle, and Luke Wallis from Coolie-Tweed.

Today’s winners were …

A Grade Terry Foster (8) 68 c/b. Runnerup Michael Kemp (8) 68. Third Place Rick Culpitt (6) 70.

B Grade John Faust (16) 66. Runnerup Mark Kenny (14) 68. Third Place Robert Sheppard (18) 70.

C Grade Nathan Simpson (22) 66. Runnerup Jimmy Wood (23) 68. Third Place Graham Hopkins (20) 69.

Ball rundown went to 73.

NTP’S A Grade 2nd House. 7th Alan Hubbard. 12th Alan Hubbard. 16th Rick Culpitt.

B Grade 2nd Kim Hall. 7th Dan Banks. 12th Bryan Penny. 16th Phil Coles.

C Grade 2nd Brayden Davies. 7th Jack Fedden. 12th Stephen Robinson. 16th Paul Quinlin.

PRO PIN Alan Hubbard $82.00

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw John Baddeley $20.

Raffles Dave Wallis $50. SIMON Woolley $25. Steve Caine $25.

Mid March is when our A.G.M. is on. As I am not standing we will be looking for a new Captain. If anyone is interested contact me and I will give you the details of what this job involves. We can’t run without a Captain, so if you have a few mates who might be interested in helping out, all the better.

Joke of the day

I recently spent $6,500 on this registered Black Angus bull. I put him out with the herd but he just ate grass and wouldn’t even look at a cow. I began to think I had paid more for that bull than he was worth. Anyway ….. I had a Vet come and take a look at him. He said the bull was very healthy, but possibly just a little young, so he gave me some pills to feed him once per day. The bull started to service the cows within two days …… all my cows! He even broke through the fence and bred with all my neighbors cows. He’s like a “MACHINE.” I don’t know what in the pills the Vet gave him …. but they kind of taste like peppermint.

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Welcome back …. I hope everyone had a very enjoyable Christmas and let’s hope we have a great new year. Couldn’t ask for a better day to start a new year of golf. Single Stableford to start the season, 91 players and 1 Visitor, Lee Robert from Wallacia GC. who didn’t go very well but I hope he had a good enjoyable day.

Winners today …. Division 1. John Bryant 38pts. Runnerup Simon Woolley 37pts c/b.

Division 2. John Olsen 40pts. Runnerup Walter Fisk 39pts c/b.

Ball rundown went to 34 pts

NTP’S Division 1.

2nd Graham Hopkins. 7th Michael Druhala. 12th Robert Sheppard. 16th Des Scott.

Division 2.

2nd Glenn Barge. 7th Tony Waller. 12th Nelson Davies. 16th John Olsen.

PRO PIN Terry Foster $80.00

Raffles. David Harrod $25. Wayne Muir $25. Tim Pooley $25. Shane Vanderlight $25.

Joke of the day

My wife told me that she’d slam my head on the keyboard if I don’t get off the computer. I’m not too worried, I think she’s jokinlkjhfakljnm,nbziyoao78v87dfaoyghmefrxwm.

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Well it was a day of 2 halfs. The morning field had the better of the day, with a gentle breeze, while the afternoon nearly got blown of the course, but even though, the scores weren’t too bad. With a field of 80, 22 players played to their handicap or better.

I’d take this time to wish all golfers a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, don’t drink and drive, you might spill it, make sure you finish your drink first.

Today we had a Single Stableford, 2 Divisions, and we had 2 Visitors, Wayne Lloyd from Ballina G.C. and Bryan Cody from Russell Vale G.C. Hope you had a good day.

Division 1. Charles Huff (16) 40pts c/b. Runnerup Les Browning (17) 40pts c/b.

Division 2. John Mason (23) 42pts. Runnerup Terry Gosling (25) 41pts.

Ball rundown went to 36pts.

NTP’S

Division 1. 2nd Les Browning. 7th Ken Walker. 12th Jared Brown. 16th Max Jessop.

Division 2. 2nd House. 7th Glen Barge. 12th Peter Wazlawek. 16th Terry Trevitt.

PRO PIN Jared Brown $70.00

Raffles Anthony Brown $50, Walter Fisk $25. Wayne Muir $25. Bryan Penny $25.

All money won today will be allocated in January when we return.

We return to play on Wednesday January 4th.

Joke of the day.

Three men decided to play golf on Christmas Eve. On the 18th hole, one of their drives went down a steep hill and came to rest at the edge of a cliff. The golfer couldn’t reach his ball as it was very near the cliff. The men decided to hold onto each other’s belt loops and form a human chain to retrieve the ball. In reaching for the ball, all three men went over the cliff and died. They get to the pearly gates and St.Peter feels awful. It’s so sad you all died on Christmas Eve, so to make up for it, I’ll let you into Heaven if you have anything on you that represents a symbol of Christmas. The first man checks his pocket and pulls out a lighter. St.Peter asks, “What is that supposed to symbolize?” The man replies, “It’s the flame of a Christmas candle.” St.Peter acknowledges it and let’s him through. The second man sweats a little and says, “Oh, here we have it, my keys, they jingle just like Christmas bells.” St.Peter nods and waves him through. The third man searched desperately through his pockets and finally pulls out a pair of sexy women’s panties. St.Peter raised his eyebrows and asked. “And just how is that a symbol of Christmas?” The man replied, “They’re Carol’s.” St.Peter says, “Welcome to heaven.”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Beautiful day for a game. A little bit of overnite rain, which will help the new renovated greens. It has been a couple of years since we have have a heavy Reno, and this will do the greens good. It’s has been great work by the green staff to get the work done and get us back on the course.

Today’s event was a Single Stableford. All money won today has been allocated to your cards. All points on your card must be redeemed or used by December 31, or you will lose them. A few weeks ago I stated that you had to use them by Christmas eve but this year it has been extended out to New Years Eve. So make sure you use them and make sure you don’t lose them.

There is no Competition play next Saturday (Christmas Eve) but ive been told that if anyone wants to have a game, be at the Island House by 9am and some of the guys are going to play a $5 Winner take all game. So turn up and have some fun.

We are still running a Single Stableford on Wednesday which will be the last competition for the year of 2022. Our first competition back is Wednesday 4th January 2023.

As by now you would have known that I will not be restanding for the position as Captain. So the Position of Captain is Vacant. As you know we need to fill the position of Captain, so we need some one to stand up and fill this spot. If you have a group of that will come in and make your own Committee to do the job all the better. I will be here for a bit of time, and I and Wayne Muir will assist to help you along the way. So think about it and let Wayne or myself know if you can do the job.

Wayne Muir and Myself, would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and healthy and safe New Year.

Results for today.

Division 1. Michael Kemp (7) 39pts. Runnerup Dave Killion (6) 38pts.

Division 2. Steve Salter (33) 41pts c/b. Runnerup Jack Fedden (26) 41pts.

Ball rundown went to 35pts.

NTP’S

Division 1. 2nd Terry Foster. 7th Michael Kemp. 12th Nigel Luxton. 16th Robert Sheppard.

Division 2. 2nd Stephen Robinson. 7th Paul Quinlin. 12th David Harrod. 16th David Harrod.

PRO PIN Paul Quinlin $75.00

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw Dave Killion $20.

Raffles Walter Fisk $25, Wayne Muir $50, Jim Wood $50, Michael Kemp $75.

Joke of the Day

Two guys grow up together, but after college one moves to Georgia and the other to Texas. They agree to meet every ten years in Florida to play golf.

At age 32 they meet, finish their round of golf and head to lunch. “Where you wanna go?” “Hooters.” “Why Hooters?” “They have those servers with big boobs, tight shorts and gorgeous legs.” “You’re on.”

Age 42, they meet and play golf again. “Where you wanna go for lunch?” “Hooters.” “Again? Why?” “They have cold beer, big screen TVs, and side action on the games.” “OK.”

At age 52 they meet and play again. “So where you wanna go for lunch.” “Hooters.” “Why?” “The food is pretty good and there is plenty of parking.” “OK.”

At age 62 they meet again. After a round of golf, one says, “Where you wanna to go?” “Hooters.” “Why?” “Wings are half price and the food isn’t too spicy.” “Good choice”.

At age 72 they meet again. Once again after a round of golf, one says, “Hooters.” “Why?” “They have six handicapped parking spaces right by the door, and they have senior discounts.” “Great choice.”

At age 82 they meet and play again. “Where should we go for lunch?” “Hooters.” “Why?” “Because we’ve never been there before.” “Okay, let’s give it a try!”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Summer is finally here. Beautiful day, sun shines, and some good scores as well. 73 players today for a Single Stableford event.

Just a reminder for Members, there is no golf next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, as green renovations are to take place. Also from Saturday, through to the new year, money won will be held back until Wednesday the 4th of January, and remembering that any points you have on your card has to be used or redeemed on a Twin Towns card by December 31 or you will lose them.

We have the new rule on Bunkers, this does not mean that, if you play a shot out of the bunker you just walk away after the shot. Rake the bunkers as you normally would before the rule change.

Don’t forget that next Saturday is our Christmas party. Be here at 7.30am for a 8am Hit off.

Winners Division 1. Wayne Muir (18) 37pts. Runnerup Frank Watego (14) 36pts c/b.

Winner Division 2. Tim Pooley (28) 42pts. Runnerup John Mason (24) 40pts.

Ball rundown went to 34pts.

NTP’S Division 1. 2nd Pat Hayes. 7th Ken Walker. 12th Robert Sheppard. 16th Stuart Irving.

Division 2. 2nd Graeme Veivers. 7th Gary Roach. 12th Gary Roach. 16th Terry Gosling.

PRO PIN Terry Gosling $65.00

Raffle Winners. Alex Kwok $25, Shane Vanderlight $50.

Joke of the day

A small church had a very attractive big-breasted organist, Julie, and her breasts were so large that they bounced and jiggled while she played. Unfortunately, she distracted the congregation considerably. The very proper church Ladies were appalled. They said something had to be done about this or they would have to get another organist. So one of the Ladies approached Julie, very discreetly about the problem, and told her to mash up some green persimmons and rub them on her nipples and over her breasts. This should cause them to shrink in size, but warned her not to taste any of the green persimmons, because they are so sour, they will make your mouth pucker up, and you won’t be able to talk properly for a while. The big-breasted organist reluctantly agreed to try it. The following Sunday morning, the Minister walked up to the pulpit and said. “Dew to thircumsthanthis beyond my contwol we will not hab a thermon tewday.

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

TODAYS RESULTS SINGLE STABLEFORD 2 DIVISIONS

Winner Division 1. Pat Tregellas (13) 40pts. Runnerup Mark James (17) 38pts.

Winner Division 2. Wayne Muir (21) 39pts c/b. Runnerup Nathan Simpson (23) 39pts.

Ball rundown went to 34pts

NTP’S

Division 1. 2nd House. 7th Brian Springfield. 12th Ben Mitchell. 16th Pat Hayes.

Division 2. 2nd House. 7th Graeme Johnson. 12th Nelson Davies. 16th Brent McLennan.

PRO PIN Ben Mitchell $50.00

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw Steve Caine $20.00

Bazza’s Birdie Blitz Steve Caine $20 Voucher

Raffles Michael Kemp $50, Perc Dempsey $25, Wayne Muir $25, Walter Fisk $25, Brian Springfield $25.

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Well, how lucky were we to get through without any rain. With some showers over night, it wasn’t looking that good, but the “Golf Gods” looked after us. We had 67 players, down a bit, but a good field, and we had 1 Visitor from Emerald Downs, a nice little golf course at Port Macquarie, well worth a game there if your near Port.

At our Committee meeting on Tuesday night, we have decided to bring in a new rule which will start on Monday 5th of December, and run for a 2 month trial period, and we would like to have feedback to see what you think . The rule is “Preferred Lie in all bunkers, line of sight with the Pin, to the flat of the bunker.

The MENS Christmas party is full, I think they are taking a reserve list.

Today was a 2 Ball Aggregate Stableford.

Winners Darren Hubery & Shane Vanderlight 73pts c/b.

Runnerup Tony Brown & Danny Minogue 73pts.

Ball rundown went to 68 pts.

NTP’S Division 1. 2nd House. 7th Ray Mills. 12th Brad Wilkinson. 16th Pat Hayes.

Division 2. 2nd House. 7th Wayne Howlett. 12th Danny Minogue. 16th Max Jessop.

PRO PIN Brad Wilkinson $60.00

Raffle. No winner. Hard to believe that no one had the bottom row which contained Number 50 .

Joke of the day

The Judge addressed the drunkard, “You have been brought here for drinking.” Drunkard, “Thank you very much your honour. Let’s start.” All, present in the court room, burst out laughing. Banging the gavel, the Judge said, “Order.” Drunkard, “For me, Whiskey with Soda please.”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Well we finally got the Championship finished. As you know bad weather kept delaying the start. These are the abbreviated scores, full results are on the Notice Board.

A GRADE AND CLUB CHAMPION

Alan Hubbard 83, 76, 74, 75. 308

Garry Dowding 75, 74, 83, 80. 312

Michael Tink-Hornett 77, 82, 79, 85. 323

David Wallis 80, 78, 86, 92. 336

B GRADE

Brendon Willoughby 89, 93, 82, 88. 352

Phil Coles 87, 89, 87, 92. 355

John Faust 88, 86, 93, 91. 358

Mark James 85, 84, 96, 96. 361

C GRADE

Stephen Smith 96, 91, 99, 88. 374

John Baddeley 93, 92, 101, 94. 380

Max Jessop 96, 91, 100, 94. 381

Nathan Smith 95, 91, 98, 99. 383

A GRADE NETT

David Wallis 288. Michael Tink-Hornett 292.

Michael Kemp 302. David Killion 309.

B GRADE NETT

Mark James 285. Kyle Harrison 294.

Gerry Martin 296. Nigel Luxton 297.

C GRADE NETT

Nelson Davies 281. Max Jessop 293.

Nathan Smith 299. Adam Power 300.

Kevin Haddrick Captain

December Monthly Medal day today. 86 players took part in our Monthly Medal and also our final round of our 2022 Club Championship. After a beautiful morning, the North Easterly winds turned up and made it very tough for our seeded groups.

I will do the Monthly Medal first ….. Division 1.

Winner Terry Foster (9) 65. Runnerup Alan Hubbard (3) 72. Third Michael Kemp (9) 73.

Division 2. Winner Charles Huff (19) 64. Runnerup Bryan Penny (17) 68. Third Mark Kenny (13) 71. c/b

Division 3. Winner Stephen Smith (21) 67. Runnerup Adam Power (25) 70. Third Max Jessop (22) 72. c/b.

Ball rundown went to 74.

NTP’S

Division 1. 2nd Keiran Gallagher . 7th Michael Kemp. 12th Grant Treloar. 16th Pat Hayes .

Division 2. 2nd Jared Brown. 7th John Faust. 12th Owen McCallum. 16th Ken Mount .

Division 3. 2nd Nathan Smith. 7th Nelson Davies. 12th John Olsen. 16th Stephen Smith.

PRO PIN Michael Kemp $79.

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw David Kammer $20.

Raffles Kin Hall $50. Wayne Muir $50. Mark Kenny $25. Nigel Luxton $25.

Joke of the day.

Two old men decide they are close to their last days and decide to have a last night on the town. After a few drinks, they end up at the local brothel. The madam takes one look at the two old geezers and whispers to her manager. ” Go up to the first two bedrooms and put an inflated doll in each bed. They won’t know the difference. The manager does as he is told and the two old men go upstairs and take care of their business. As they are walking home, the first man says, “You know, I think my girl was dead!” “Dead?” Says his friend, “Why do you say that?” “Well she never moved or made a sound all the time I was loving her.” His Friend says, “Could be worse, I think mine was a witch.” “A witch?? …. Why the hell do you say that?” “Well I was making love to her, kissing her on the neck, and I gave her a little bite, then she farted and flew out the window ….. took my teeth with her.”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain