ClubBanoraGolfClubl have just received notification that Jim Searle passed away at 1.15 today, Friday 22/7/22. Jim passed away after a long battle with illness. Jim was a long time member of Club Banora Golf Club. During that time Jim was also a Committee member for many years, serving as Vice Captain along side Ross McMahon during that time.
REST IN PEACE JIM
The wet weather has returned, and this resulted in a lot of pull outs. 53 players went out under a very iffy sky, but we were lucky that we only received, light drizzle and the occasional light shower.
Don’t forget that next Tuesday at 7pm at Twin Towns we have our vote on the Decision to sell off the center of the Golf course or not. So get along and make your vote count.
Today’s competition was a Single Stableford, 2 Divisions, 53 players, and the winners were,
Division 1, Michael Druhala (16) 38 pts. Runnerup Mark Kenny (10) 36 pts.
Division 2, Robert Duncan (27) 36 pts c/b. Runnerup Terry Trevitt (26) 36 pts c/b.
Ball rundown went to 31 pts.
NTP’S
Division 1, 2nd Michael Druhala, 7th Pat Hayes, 12th Mark Kenny.
Division 2, 2nd Darren Hubery, 7th James Cardoo, 12th Max Jessop.
PRO PIN Mark Kenny $48.00
Raffle number and Winners. 20. Darren Hubery $50, Walter Fisk $25.
Next Competition Saturday Single Stableford 2 Divisions.
Joke of the day
Kevin was playing a round of golf with pals, Mick, Wayne and Al. Playing poorly, Kevin turned to his group and said, “I’m sorry guys, but my game just isn’t what it used to be. I should never have had that darn operation. Before my operation, I could hit the ball out of sight.” His playing partners look at each other quizzically, not knowing Kevin had gone under the knife. “I’m sorry, I didn’t know you had surgery Kevin,” Wayne said. What was the operation for?” “Cataracts,” Kevin said.
Hit em long and hit em straight
Kevin Haddrick Captain
A field of 77 players finally got to play our Monthly Medal. The course is drying out quiet nicely.
On the 4th/ 13th hole we have a tape and post area protecting the new turf. If anyone hits a post or the tape, you can replay the shot, without penalty. If anyone lands on any of the new ground work, take your drop at nearest point of relief. Please keep your carts and scooters out of the rough, as the rough is still wet in places.
SLOW PLAY. … Yesterday we had our afternoon field hitting off 35 minutes later than their starting times. I understand it was a stroke round, and every shot counts, but we finish with the last groups getting in around 4.30 or 4.45. Please try to keep up with the group in front.
Monthly Medal results.
Division 1. Michael Tink-Hornett (7) 75 / 68. Runnerup Rick Culpitt (8) 80 / 72 c/b.
Division 2. Wayne Woodford (17) 85 / 68 c/b. Runnerup Patrick Tregellas (15) 83 / 68.
Division 3. Ken Culpitt (23) 92 / 69 c/b. Runnerup Brent McLennan (32) 101 / 69.
Ball rundown went to 72.
NTP’S Division 1. 2nd Alan Hubbard, 7th Michael Tink-Hornett, 12th Mark Kenny.
Division 2. 2nd Des Scott, 7th Simon Woolley, 12th Liam Henzell.
Division 3. 2nd Dan Banks, 7th Ken Culpitt, 12th Nathan Simpson.
PRO PIN Simon Woolley $72.00
We started a new event called Mystery 6. Barry selects (through the computer) 6 holes, and the person who has the best NETT score on those holes are the winner. This award is only for the players who didn’t run a place in their Divisions. And the first winner of this award was Dan Banks. Dan gets a $20 Pro Shop Voucher, which he can collect from Barry or Tim.
Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw Des Scott $20.00
Raffle Winners were Wayne Muir $50, Perc Dempsey $25, John McLoughlin $25, Michael McKay $25, Leslie Isbell $25, Anthony Mike $25.
Joke of the day
An avid golf fan who was no longer a practicing golfer, was standing in a ticket line at the airport. A man in a line parallel to his, had a big golf bag slung over his shoulder. Since the line was long and airline ticketing is a slow process at best, the pair struck up a conversation. The man travelling with his clubs brightened when the fan admired his Golf bag, and he proudly stated that he was on the PGA tour. The Pro then returned the favor, asking the question all golfers ask, “Do you play?” The fan shook his head, “I used to, but I quit because I wasn’t very good. I shot consistently in the low 70’s. There was a long, low intake of breath, then, “The low 70’s” he asked. “Yes,” the fan said. “Consistently?” He asked, confused. “And you quit?” “Every nine holes,” the former golfer said.
Hit em long and hit em straight
Kevin Haddrick Captain
Another Golf day ruined by the weather. Tuesdays afternoons rain fall stopped what was going to be a great day for us yesterday. 37 walkers took to a pretty sodden course.
Single Stableford 1 Division.
Winner John Krause (17) 41pts. Runnerup Terry Trevitt (26) 38pts c/b.
Ball rundown went to 33pts.
NTP’S 2nd. Alan Hubbard. 7th. Jared Brown. 12th. Dan Banks.
Pro Pin Jared Brown $35.00
Raffle Winners were Shane Vanderlight $25.00, Alan Hubbard $25.00.
Joke of the day
At the Clubs Annual Board meeting, the President is just about to finish, when one of the members stops him and says, “There is one more item to discuss – the exclusion of Mr Peterson.” “Why?” asks the President. “Last week he punched our new Treasurer while in the bunker on the ninth hole,” the President is informed. The new Treasurer had ruffled many feathers at the club since taking over by tightening the budget to take away some of the perks that members had become comfortable with. “So, we all would like to do that,” the President says, “It is not a reason for exclusion!” “True,” the upset member said, “But he didn’t rake the bunker afterwards.”
Hit em long and hit em straight
Kevin Haddrick Captain
We are back again. Hopefully we have seen the last of the rain. Next Saturday we will be having our Monthly Medal, we will try to get back on track, as we did miss a couple of Medals, but with a bit of luck, we will see out the remainder of the season.
Early notice, our Single Championship’s will be held on the 4 Saturday’s in the month of September. And we will try to get our Singles Match Play in before the year is out. Our Foursome Championship will be held in November, and Our Christmas party on the 10th of December.
Getting on to yesterdays results, it was a Single Stableford played over 2 Divisions, and we had a very good 89 players. As you would have noticed, we only had 3 sets of NTP’S. Until we get the 16th green back in action we are going to run with that format.
Division 1.
Winner Garry Dowding (2) 39pts. Runnerup Mark Kenny (12) 38pts.
Division 2.
Winner Justin Hayes (20) 45pts. Runnerup Paul Quinlin (26) 41pts.
Ball rundown went to 34pts.
NTP’s
Division 1, 2nd, Jason Wootton, 7th, Brian Springfield, 12th, Tony Blair.
Division 2, 2nd, Michael Byrne, 7th, Michael Byrne, 12th, Jim Benny.
Pro Pin. Brian Springfield $82.00
Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw Mark Kenny $20.00
Raffle Winners Jim Benny $125.00, Peter Reeder $25.00
Please remember until the course dries out, please keep your carts and scooters on the paths and fairways and don’t drive through the rough. Thanks.
Joke of the day.
A couple was playing golf one day on a very, very exclusive golf course, lined with million dollar houses. On the third tee, the husband said, “Honey, be very careful when you drive the ball, don’t knock out any windows, it’ll cost us a fortune to fix.” The wife teed up and shanked it right through the window of the biggest House on the course. The husband cringed and said, “I told you to watch out for the houses. All right, let’s go up there, apologize, and see how much this is going to cost.” They walked up and knocked on the door. A voice said, “come on in.” They opened the door and saw glass all over the floor and a broken bottle lying on it’s side in the foyer. A man on the couch said, “Are you the people who broke my window? “Uh, yeah, Sorry about that,” the husband replied. “No, actually, I want to thank you. I’m a Genie who was trapped for a thousand years inside that bottle. You’ve released me. I’m allowed to Grant three wishes-I’ll give you each one wish, and I’ll keep the last one for myself.” “Okay, Great!” The husband said. I want a million dollars a year for the rest of my life.” No problems it’s the least I could do, “And you, what do you want?” The Genie said, looking at the wife. “I want a house in every country of the world,” she said. “Consider it done,” the Genie replied. “And what’s your wish, Genie?” The husband asked. “Well, since I’ve been trapped in the bottle, I haven’t been with a woman in a thousand years. My wish is to sleep with your wife.” The husband looked at the wife and said, “Well, we did get a lot of money and all those houses, Honey, I guess I can look the other way.” The Genie took the wife upstairs. After they slept together, the Genie looked at the wife, and said, “How old is your husband, Anyway?” “55” she replied. The man smiled and said, “And he still believes in Genies? That’s Amazing.”
Hit em long and hit em straight
Kevin Haddrick Captain
What looked to be a very ordinary day for golf, turned out to be a very pleasant day. With the drizzling rain starting, just as the afternoon field started to take to the course, it wasn’t looking that good. But the drizzle only lasted 2 holes, then the weather cleared for a nice afternoon.
Sorry if it was confusing on the 7th green with all the markers, as I only asked for one set to be used, and we were only playing NTP’S on 2,7 and 12, but confusion reined and we finished with a double set.
Please when scanning your card wait to see if it agrees with what you thought you had, that allows you to correct the problem, if any, and it will also let you know if you have 1 signature on your card. If you agree with everything then press save. If you don’t agree press edit, then correct it.
2 Ball Aggregate Stableford today 86 players and the winners were, Alex Kwok and Dave Harrod with 72pts, runners up Michael Walsh and Wayne Muir 71 c/b.
Ball rundown went to 65pts.
NTP’S 2 Divisions. Division 1 2nd, David Von Itzstein, 7th, Steve Wilkinson, 12th, Kyle Harrison, 16th, Kevin Trinne.
Division 2, Nick Davis, 7th, Jim Storey, 12th, Bob McElveney, 16th, House. Please remember to put your name on the card.
PRO PIN Kyle Harrison $74.00
Raffle number 15, (how’s that Jim Benny) and winners are Stuart Irving $25, Peter Edwards $50, Ken Mount $50.
Joke of the day
One of the usual Saturday Foursome couldn’t make it, so the Barry the Pro asked the three other guys if he could put a young lady with them, adding, she was a very good golfer. The group reluctantly said okay, and when they got to the tee it turned out she was also a real “knockout.” The young lady played great. She hit the 18th green, leaving her shot just 10 feet from the hole. While lining up a tricky downhill putt, she announced that if she could hole out for birdie, she would break par for the first time. She then added that if one of the guys helped her with the read, she would cook him dinner and show him a very , very good time. The first guy looked at the putt and told her it broke four inches to the left. The second guy to speak up said that the first read was wrong ….. The putt was straight. The third guy then spoke up saying ….. “It’s good ….. Pick it up.”
Hit em long and hit em straight
Kevin Haddrick Captain
We had a 4 man Ambrose today. We had to disqualify a number of teams as when you score your card, you must put your strokes score on the card. Just putting a cross on the card is not enough, you must write the score as well as we need to be able to cross check. You also have to indicate who was the the player who’s Tee shot your team has taken.
On Monday the 27th, staff and contractors will start the earth works on the 16th hole, they will be removing the cart path. They will also be undertaking numerous tasks. While the 16th hole is closed, the 7th hole will be played as the 16th hole on the back nine. The 16th hole will be closed until the 21st of July 2022. During this period a temporary cart path will be marked with star pickets, and red and white tape allowing golfers to move safely between the 7th and 8th tees. Golfers will be required to follow safety instructions from staff and contractors at all times.
96 players today. Winners today were the Team of Brian Springfield, Patrick Tregellas, James Cardoo and Ray Wixey, 53.37. Runner’s up Nigel Luxton, Wayne Stone, Nick Davis and Kevin Trinne, 54.37
Ball rundown went to 56.50
NTP’S 2nd John Baddeley, 7th Owen McCallum, 12th Kevin Bartlett, 16th Nigel Luxton.
PRO PIN went to Kevin Bartlett $90.00
Raffle number was 57. Winners Michael Byrne $25, Walter Fisk $25, Perc Dempsey $25, Michael Kemp $50, Ken Mount $25, Clint Dunn $25.
Next Event will be a 4bbb aggregate, with the Pro Pin on 16. Don’t forget on Tuesday at 4pm in Club Banora, we will hear what could be happening to the center section of the Golf course. Come along to hear what’s happening.
Joke of the day
After the Honeymoon, the new wife tells her husband, ” I think it’s time for you to stop playing golf. In fact, you might as well sell all of your clubs.” The husband replies, “Your starting to sound like my ex wife.” His wife says, “I thought you said you’ve never been married before?. The husband replies, “I haven’t.”
Hit em long hit em straight
Kevin Haddrick Captain
You couldn’t have wanted to play golf on a better day than what we were served up today. 81 players set out to play on a beautiful day and there was some good scores to show for it.
We had a HOLE-IN-ONE on the 11th today. Dan Banks hit his tee shot, straight into the hole. For this, Dan gets 6 balls, a Trophy and a 1.25Lt bottle of Scotch.
Single Stableford 2 Divisions, and today’s winners were, Division 1, Jared Brown (11) 40pts. Runner up Shane Vanderlight (17) 39pts.
Division 2, Bob McElveney (29) 41pts. Runner up David Kammer (23) 40pts.
Ball rundown went to 34 pts.
NTP’S Division 1. 2nd Alan Simpson, 7th Kevin Tooley, 12th Joe Lehkyj, 16th Kevin Trinne.
Division 2. 2nd House, 7th Graeme Johnson, 12th Ken Walker, 16th David Kammer.
PRO PIN Ken Walker $70.00
Raffle Winner was Stuart Irving $75.
This Saturday we are having a 4 Person Ambrose, Remember that if playing in a 4 group, you must have 3 drives each. In a group of 3 you must have 4 drives each.
Joke of the day
Jim Storey was playing so badly that his caddie was getting increasingly exasperated. On the 11th, his ball lay about 160m from the green, and he eyed up his shot, he asked his caddie, “Do you think I can get there with a 4 iron?” “Eventually,” replied his caddie, wearily.
Hit em long and hit em straight
Kevin Haddrick Captain
We only had 72 players today. The course has dried out, and we are getting run on the fairways, but the cool temperature might have kept a few players in bed.
Today we had a Single Stableford with 3 Divisions.
Winners Division 1 Paul Pochodyla (11) 38pts, Runnerup Michael Wood (7) 36pts.
Division 2 Geoff Johnston (19) 36pts, Runnerup Ken Mount (15) 35pts.
Division 3 Ken Culpitt (24) 40pts, Runnerup Ray Wixey (29) 38pts.
Ball rundown went to 34pts.
NTP’S Division 1. 2nd Brian Springfield, 7th Pat Hayes, 12th Pat Hayes, 16th Terry Foster.
Division 2. 2nd House, 7th David Wallis, 12th Les Browning, 16th Kevin Haddrick.
Division 3. 2nd House, 7th Mark James, 12th Tim Latter, 16th Jimmy Cardoo.
PRO PIN Pat Hayes $68.00
Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw Tim Latter $20.
Raffle Winners were Bryan Penny $25, Jimmy Wood $100,
Anthony Mike $25.
Joke of the day
Mark and Becky are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Mark says to Becky, “Becky, I was wondering …. have you ever cheated on me?” Becky replies, “Oh Mark, why would you ask such a question now? You don’t want to ask that question …” “Yes, Becky, I really want to know, PLEASE…” “Well , alright. Yes, Three times …” she admitted. “Three? Well, when were they?” He asked. “Well Mark”, remember when you were 35 years old and you really wanted to start your own business and no Bank would give you a loan? Remember, then one day the Bank President himself came over to the house and signed the loan papers, No question asked?” “Oh Becky, you did that for me!” I respect you even more than ever, to do such a thing for me. “So, when was number Two?” He asked. “Well Mark, Remember when you had that last Heart attack and you were needingthat very tricky operation, and no surgeon would touch? Then remember how Dr. DeBakey came all the way up here to do the surgery himself, and then you were in good shape again?” She said. “I can’t believe it.” Becky, you should do such a thing for me, to save my life. I couldn’t have a more wonderful wife. To do such a thing, you must really love me. I couldn’t be more moved. So, all right then, when was number Three?” He asked racking his brain. “Well, Mark, remember a few years ago, when you really wanted to be President of the Golf Club and you were 17 Votes short …..?”
Hit em long and hit em straight
Kevin Haddrick Captain
What a great day. The sun was shining and the course is drying, and for the first time in weeks we were able to play , “as it lies”.
We had 85 players today. And it was a “Par” event. 3 Divisions. This was marked on your card but unfortunately in small print. Barry is working on it to get the printing enlarged.
When at the completion of your round, could you please put your score in the box marked “NET” on page 3 of your Score card. Please when scanning your card wait to see if your card is correct, if it is not correct then press “Edit” and go through your score, and when correct , “SAVE CARD”.
Today’s winners were Division 1, Mark Kenny (10) -1c/b, Runnerup Alan Simpson (10) -1 c/b.
Division 2, Kyle Harrison (17) +1 c/b, Runnerup Owen McCallum (16) +1.
Division 3, Graeme Baker (28) +1 c/b, Runnerup Robert Hedger (29) +1 c/b.
Ball rundown went to -3.
NTP’S Division 1, 2nd, Kevin Haddrick, 7th, Alan Simpson, 12th, Mark Kenny, 16th, Mark Kenny.
Division 2, 2nd House, 7th, Wayne Stone, 12th, Owen McCallum, 16th, Michael Druhala.
Division 3, 2nd, Michael Byrne, 7th, Brian Britton, 12th, James Cardoo, 16th, Ray Wixey.
PRO PIN Alan Simpson $74.00
RAFFLE winners. James Storey $50, Max Jessop $50, Tim Pooley $25.
There was a course with a parking lott off the first fairway. Separating the fairway and the Lott is the access road to the Pro Shop. One day, a ball comes flying off the First tee, hits the rear window of a car, shattering it. The ball ricochets into the windshield of another car, and cracks that, then bounces and hits a golfer in the head as he is unloading his clubs. He has to be taken to hospital. After surveying the damage, Barry the Pro, asks each golfer as they walk of the ninth green, if anyone hit a slice off the first tee. After numerous negative replies, Barry finally finds his culprit. Kenny Mount admits that, Yes, he hit his first tee shot to the right, but believed it went out-of-bounds, so he and the rest of his group didn’t bother looking for it. Barry explained about the two car windows and the golfer in the hospital. By the time he finishes re-creating the scene, the entire foursome is visibly upset, and Kenny says, “Oh, that’s terrible, what can I do?” Barry say’s, “You should probably try rolling your hands a little to the right to strengthen your grip. “
Hit em long and hit em straight
Kevin Haddrick Captain