Author: Kevin Haddrick

Another nice day, and the scores were very good. 11 players breaking their handicap, with another 7 playing to their handicap. Just a reminder for Members who are playing on Saturday, check your tee times as we had to change some players around to allow our seeded players to hit off as the first 3 groups in the afternoon field. This does effect some players in both morning and afternoon fields.

A Grade 10.24 tee times Garry Dowding, Alan Hubbard, Michael Tink-Hornett and David Wallis.

B Grade 10.30 tee time Phil Coles, Brendon Willoughby, Nigel Luxton and Mark James.

C Grade 10.36 tee time Owen McCallum, Nathan Smith, Colin Norton and John Baddeley.

Today’s results were Single Stableford 2 Divisions 69 players.

Division 1. Winner Steve Wilkinson (17) 40pts. Runnerup Kevin Tooley (14) 39pts.

Division 2. Winner Michael Byrne (23) 42pts. Runnerup Tim Reeder 41pts c/b.

Ball rundown went to 35pts

NTP’S Division 1. 2nd Trevor Neil. 7th Joe Lehkyj. 12th Warwick Self. 16th Joe Lehkyj.

Division 2. 2nd House,. 7th Rick Downes. 12th Bob McElveney . 16th Tim Reeder .

Please make sure your scorer puts your name on the card as there was a marker on the green but no name was on the card.

PRO PIN Joe Lehkyj $60.00

Bazza’s Birdie Blitz Gary Roach $20 Voucher

Raffles Greg Morrison $50, Walter Fisk $25.

Good luck to all the players competing in the Championship play well. Also is ignored only the Final day of the Championship but it also the December Monthly Medal.

On Saturday evening at 6pm the booking sheet opens up for the Christmas party. There is only 84 spots , 8am Start, 4 Person Ambrose, Red tee. Don’t miss out.

Joke of the day

A Woman awakes during the night to find that her husband is not in bed. She puts on her robe and goes downstairs to look for him. She finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a hot cup of coffee in front of him. He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall. She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of his coffee. “What’s the matter, dear she whispers as she steps into the room, why are you down here at this time of night. The husband looks up from his coffee, “Its the 20th Anniversary of the day we met.” She can’t believe he has remembered and starts to tear up. The husband continues, “Do you remember 20 years ago when we started dating, I was 18 and you were only 16, he said solemnly. Once again, the wife is touched to tears. “Yes I do” she replies. The husband pauses, the words were not coming easily. “Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car.” Yes I remember said the wife lowering herself into the chair beside him. The husband continued, “Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said, “Either you marry my daughter or I will send you to prison for 20 years. I remember that too, she replied softly. He wiped another tear from his cheek and said, “I would have gotten out today.”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Please take time and read what time you are hitting off next Saturday. This is not only for the seeded tee times. Barry and myself have had to move some of your times to be able to have the seeded draw. We have done our best to try to have as little disruption as possible but some players have had to have a change of groups to allow for the seeded groups and unfortunately this has effected both morning and afternoon fields.

Kevin Haddrick Captain

A GRADE

GARRY DOWDING 75 , 74 , 83 = 232

ALAN HUBBARD 83 , 76 , 74 = 233

MICHAEL TINK-HORNETT 77 , 82 , 79 = 238

DAVID WALLIS 80 , 78 , 86 = 244

MICHAEL KEMP 85 , 90 , 81 = 256

DAVID KILLION 86 , 83 , 90 = 259

TEE TIMES FOR THE TOP FOUR IS 10.24

B GRADE

PHIL COLES 87 , 89 , 87 = 263

BRENDON WILLOUGHBY 89 , 93 , 82 = 264

NIGEL LUXTON 89 , 84, , 91 = 264

MARK JAMES 85 , 84 , 96 = 265

JOHN FAUST 88 , 86 , 93 = 267

TEE TIMES FOR THE TOP FOUR IS 10.30

C GRADE

OWEN McCALLUM 93 , 95 , 93 = 281

NATHAN SMITH 95 , 91 , 98 = 284

COLIN NORTON 90 , 96 , 98 = 284

JOHN BADDELEY 93 , 92 , 101 = 286

STEPHEN SMITH 96 , 91 , 99 = 286

STEPHEN ROBINSON 98 , 87 , 101 = 286

MAX JESSOP 96 , 91 , 100 = 287

TEE TIMES FOR THE TOP FOUR IS 10.36

IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO COMMIT TO YOUR TEE TIME CONTACT ME PLEASE.

KEVIN HADDRICK CAPTAIN

Tough conditions on the course today. To start the day a nice breeze, but by the end of the day it was really blowing. We played today under 2 competitions, Championship Stroke, and for the players who opted out of the Championship, we had a Single Stableford event.

94 players took part, 53 in the Championship but unfortunately 3 had to pull out during the round, and 41 played Stableford.

In A GRADE gross we had a big move by defending champion Alan Hubbard, who picked up 9 shots on the leader Garry Dowding, now Garry has a very slender 1 shot lead.

B GRADE Phil Coles has taken the lead by 1 shot from Brendon Willoughby and Nigel Luxton.

And C GRADE Owen McCallum has a 3 shot lead over Nathan Smith and Col Norton.

The final round tee times Will be

10.24 … Garry Dowding, Alan Hubbard, Michael Tink-Hornett, David Wallis.

10.30 …. Phil Coles, Brendon Willoughby, Nigel Luxton, Mark James.

10.36 …. Owen McCallum, Nathan Smith, Colin Norton, John Baddeley.

In the Nett Championship, remembering that you can only win one Major trophy, we have A Grade David Wallis 211, Michael Tink-Hornett 217, Alan Hubbard 221, Garry Dowding 226, and Michael Kemp 229. B GRADE Mark James 211, Nigel Luxton 217, Phil Coles 221, Gerry Martin 223 and Kyle Harrison 224. C GRADE Nelson Davies 211, John Baddeley 219, Colin Norton 221, Max Jessop 221 and Stephen Robinson 221.

Today’s Events.. Daily Stroke.

A GRADE Winner Alan Hubbard (4) 70. Runnerup Terry Foster (9) 71.

B GRADE Winner Brendon Willoughby (13) 69. Runnerup Nico Neidhart (17) 71.

C GRADE Winner Nelson Davies (26) 70. Runnerup Simon Gates (22) 73.

Ball Rundown went to 76.

Daily Stableford

Winner Daniel Minogue (23) 37pts. Runnerup Tim Reeder (25) 36pts.

Ball rundown went to 32pts.

NTP’S covering both Competitions.

WE LOST THE NTP CARDS FOR THE 2ND HOLE SOMEWHERE ON THE COURSE. THEY WERE PICKED UP BUT THEY NEVER GOT BACK TO THE ISLAND HOUSE.

A GRADE 7th Patrick Hayes, 12th Michael Kemp. 16th Trevor Neil.

B GRADE 7th Patrick Tregellas. 12th Brendon Willoughby. 16th Jonno Dwyer.

C GRADE 7th John McLoughlin. 12th David Harrod. 16th Tim Reeder.

PRO PIN Jonno Dwyer $86.00

Raffles….. John Dalley $75, Michael Ziegler $75, Walter Fisk $25, John McLoughlin $25.

Joke of the day

After a series of disastrous holes, the strictly amateur golfer in an effort to smother his rage, laughed loudly, and said to his caddie … “This golf is a funny game.” “It’s not supposed to be,” said the caddie gravely.

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Would have had to have been one of the best days in a long time for a game. Nice and warm very little breeze, just a nice day. 77 players today, no Visitors, Christmas is coming, then they will turn up.

This Saturday is round 3 of our Championship. This week if you don’t want to continue in the Championship you can opt to play Single Stableford, but you must inform Barry or Tim that this is want you want to do, if not you will be playing STROKE. And round 4 of the Championship will be played as Stroke which will be our December Monthly Medal as well. Don’t forget that if you are in the top 4 in each grade you will be playing in the Afternoon field, with A GRADE at 10.24, followed by B GRADE at 10.30, and C GRADE at 10.36. Do not leave at the end of your round as there could be a playoff to decide the winner.

Today’s event was a Single V Par. Today 74 players play this event but 3 thought they would play Stableford. Well played Terry, Brian and Graham.

Today’s winners were.

Division 1. Owen McCallum (18) +3. Runnerup Michael McKay (15) +2.

Division 2. Brent McLennan (30) +4. Runnerup Greg Morrison (19) +3.

Ball rundown went to -1.

NTP’S

Division 1. 2nd Kevin Haddrick. 7th Alan Simpson. 12th Dave Von Itzstein. 16th John Krause.

Division 2. 2nd David Briggs. 7th Wayne Muir. 12th Ken Wood. 16th Mark Jessop.

PRO PIN Mark Jessop $66.00

Bazza’s Birdie Blitz Peter McCray $20 Voucher.

Raffle Winners were Nick Davis $50, Rick Downes $25.

Joke of the day

A neighbor hears a horrendous ruckus in the next apartment and calls the police. When the police arrive they knock on the door of the apartment and a woman holding a bloody 5 iron let’s them in. Directly behind her is a man lying in the middle of the floor. The police are startled and check to see if the man is still alive. “He’s dead,” says one of the officers. “Ma’am, is this your husband?” “That is correct, yes.” “Did you just hit him with that golf club?” “Yes, I did.” The woman breaks down and begins to sob uncontrollably letting the bloody golf club dramatically drop out of her hand and it hits the floor. She stands there with her palms covering her face continuing to cry. “Wow, he’s a mess! Can you tell me how many times you hit him?” “I don’t know ……… put me down for a five.”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Another great day for a game, although a bit windy. The wind didn’t seem to bother some of the players with terrific scores being recorded. Seven players broke their handicap, with another four playing to it.

Next Saturday you have a choice, do you want to continue playing the Championship, or do you want to play a Single Stableford event. If you decide to play Stableford, when you pay your comp fee, tell Barry or Tim that you want to play Stableford. If you don’t tell them you are playing STROKE.

We had a good field of 91 players today, and the winners were.

Division 1. Terry Foster (10) 66. Runnerup David Wallis (11) 67.

Division 2. Mark James (18) 66. Runnerup Nigel Luxton (16) 68.

Division 3. Stephen Robinson (22) 65. Runnerup Max Jessop (22) 69.

Ball rundown went to 74.

NTP’S

Division 1. 2nd. Ray Mills. 7th. Alan Hubbard. 12th. Garry Dowding. 16th. Ray Mills.

Division 2. 2nd. House. 7th. Les Browning. 12th. Bryan Penny. 16th. Steve Wilkinson.

Division 3. 2nd. Graham Lutton. 7th. Nathan Smith. 12th. Luke Chester. 16th. Terry Trevitt.

PRO PIN Steve Smith $86.00

Bazza’s Birdie Blitz John Olsen $20 voucher.

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw Nick Davis $20.00

Raffles. Stephen Evans $50, Ken Mount $50, Alan Hubbard $25, Mark Kenny $25.

Update of Championship top 4 each grade.

A GRADE GROSS

Garry Dowding 149. David Wallis 158. Alan Hubbard 159. Michael Tink-Hornett 159.

B GRADE

Mark James 169. Nigel Luxton 173. John Faust 174. Phil Coles 176.

C GRADE

Stephen Robinson 185. John Baddeley 185. Nathan Smith 186. Colin Norton 186. (Max Jessop, Stephen Smith and Luke Chester) are on 187.

A GRADE NETT

David Wallis 135. Garry Dowding 145. Michael Tink-Hornett 145. Alan Hubbard 151. (David Killion 153, and Mark Kenny 155).

B GRADE

Mark James 132. Nigel Luxton 141. Kyle Harrison 145. Michael McKay 145. (Steve Wilkinson 146. Gerry Martin 146).

C GRADE

John Baddeley 140. Stephen Robinson 141. Nelson Davies 141. Luke Chester 142. (Max Jessop 143. Stephen Smith 143).

Just remember that you can only win “one” Major Prize.

Joke of the day.

“You’re late teeing off, Bill.” “Yeah, well it being Sunday, I had to toss a coin to see whether I should go to church or come to golf.” “But why so late?” “Well, I had to toss it twelve times.”

Hit em long and hit em straight.

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Fine but very windy, reports that 3 dogs got blown off their chains. The wind played havoc on the greens, and the good scores were hard to find, with only 2 players breaking their handicap, and another one player equaling his handicap.

Single Stableford, 2 Divisions today.

Division 1. Winner Ken Walker 35pts. c/b. Runnerup Peter McCray (12) 35pts.

Division 2. Winner Nick Davis (19) 37pts. c/b.

Runnerup Ross Telfer (21) 37pts .

Ball rundown went to 33pts.

NTP’S Division 1.

2nd Patrick Hayes. 7th Kevin Haddrick. 12th Nimai Strickland. 16th Des Scott.

Division 2.

2nd Hayden Gilbank. 7th John McLoughlin. 12th Hayden Gilbank. 16th Rod Jackson.

PRO PIN Nimai Strickland $58.00

Raffles John Dalley $75.00

Joke of the day

The party games were a triumph, and now the marble tournament was in full swing. Then six year old Simon missed an easy shot, and let fly with loud expletive. “Simon,” his mother demonstrated in embarrassment from the sidelines, “What do little boys who swear, when they are playing marbles turn into?” “Golfers,” Simon replied.

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Well we had a mixed bag today, Very overcast when the Championship started, then not long after the last group in the morning teed off, rain, and then that stopped not long before the the afternoon field started, then we had a sunny but very windy day to finish.

We had a hole in one today. Patrick Tregellas holed out on the second. Pat used a 4 iron into a steady breeze. Well done Pat.

We had 93 starters today for our Championship and Monthly Medal and the results were.

Division 1. David Wallis (12) 68. Runnerup Michael Tink-Hornett (7) 70. Third Place Patrick Hayes (10) 72.

Division 2. Mark James (19) 66. Runnerup Michael McKay (17) 70. Third Place Jared Brown (13) 71 c/b.

Division 3. Luke Chester (24) 64. Runnerup John Dalley (36) 66. Third Place Perc Dempsey (27) 68.

Ball rundown went to 73.

NTP’S

Division 1. 2nd Tony Blair. 7th Michael Kemp. 12th David Wallis. 16th David Wallis.

Division 2. 2nd Patrick Tregellas. 7th Phil Coles. 12th Gerry Martin. 16th Nimai Strickland.

Division 3. 2nd Nelson Davies. 7th Nelson Davies. 12th Barry McFadden. 16th Nick Davis.

PRO PIN Michael Kemp $88.00

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw Macca McGuiness $20

Raffles Des Scott $50, Brian Springfield $25, Stephen Caine $50, Nigel Luxton $25, Anthony Mike $25.

Joke of the day

An Australian touring round Britain was playing on a small course in Devonshire. He was on the first green and about to putt when he was suddenly beset by a flock of seagulls. “Piss off, will ya,” he cried, thrashing at the birds. A sweet little old lady who was sitting knitting near the green came over to speak to him. “Excuse me,” she said. “There’s no need to speak to the little birdies like that. All you need to say is “Shoo,Shoo little birdies!” THEN THEY’LL PISS OFF.

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Windy, but fine and sunny, had a big effect on golf today, with some great scores, and some ordinary scores,(mine in particular) in our best ball today. 87 players strode our fairways today, but for some reason we have lost all the visitors. I’m sure they are only taking a break before Christmas.

This Saturday is our 1st Round of the Championships. With expecting rain on Friday and Saturday, if we are able to have carts on the course, the Championship is on. We only have one spare Saturday, and we don’t want to use it on the first Saturday. So notice will be on the blog early Saturday morning to let you know if it is on or not.

Let’s get to the results of yesterday, 4bbb Stableford.

Winners Mark Jessop and Wayne Howlett 51pts. Runners Up Peter Reeder and Tim Reeder 49pts.

Ball rundown went to 44pts.

NTP’S

Division 1. 2nd Kevin Tooley. 7th Kevin Tooley. 12th Aaron Garland. 16th Mark Kenny.

Division 2. 2nd Graham Hopkins. 7th Tim Reeder. 12th Wayne Hunter. 16th Tony Waller.

PRO PIN Tim Reeder $77.00

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw Aaron Garland $20.

Raffles Rick Downes $25, Walter Fisk $25, Mark Kenny $25, Graham Hopkins $25.

Joke of the day

“I’ll go and ask if we can go through, ” said Max to Jerry. The two golfers had been concerned for some time at the snail-like progress of two women, originally some three holes ahead and now just in front of them on the ninth fairway. Max returned after only a few paces towards the ladies. “Jerry, this is very embarrassing, but would you mind going. That’s my wife up ahead and she’s playing with my mistress.” Jerry returned having got no further forward than Max. “I say,” he said “What a coincidence. “

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

What a great day for a game. Perfect weather greeted us today, and the scores showed that. Liam Henzell in Division 2 smashing a great 45pts, but on the downside for him, he lost 3 shots on his handicap. And 2 old warhorse’s showed the way in Division 1.

Next Saturday is the start of our long awaited Club Championship (4 rounds). It will also be our November Monthly Medal. And the last round of the Championship will be our December Monthly Medal. Leaving December 3 as a standby day if one of our Championship days is rained out.

Also don’t forget that December 10 is our Christmas Party day. It will be a shotgun start at 8am, off the Red markers, no amount of drives.

Getting back to today’s play. Single Stableford, 2 Divisions.

Division 1. Ken Mount (16) 39pts. Runnerup David Wallis (13) 37pts c/b.

Division 2. Liam Henzell (19) 45pts. Runnerup Tim Reeder (26) 39pts c/b.

Ball rundown went to 35pts.

NTP’S

Division 1. 2nd, Brad Wilkinson. 7th Kevin Bartlett. 12th. Keiran Gallagher. 16th Mark Kenny.

Division 2. 2nd, Liam Henzell, 7th, Wayne Muir, 12th, Paul Quinlin, 16th, Wayne Muir.

PRO PIN Mark Kenny $70.00

Banana Point Real Estate Lucky Draw

Macca McGuiness $20

Raffles Alan Hubbard $25, Mark Kenny $25, Gary Pettit $25, Nick Davis $25, Graeme Johnson $25.

Joke of the day

“You surely don’t want me to hole out?” the pompous amateur flustered. His ball was about thirty centimetres from the hole, but his opponent, a professional, answered quietly. “No.” The amateur picked up his ball and walked on to the next tee. He was about to take the honour when he was interrupted by his opponent. “My honour, I think,” said the professional. “I won the last hole, as you didn’t putt out.” “But you said you didn’t want me to hole out,” spluttered the amateur. “That’s right. I didn’t. And you didn’t. ”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain