Author: Kevin Haddrick

It was so good to have a very good field of 77 players for our Monthly Medal. We had 6 Visitors in the field today.

Please remember if you are using Golf carts or Scooters do not drive in the rough as there is still a lot of very soft and wet area’s.

Pitch marks on the greens are a problem. When you are not putting, if you get a chance, repair 3 or 4, and let’s keep our greens in good Nik.

Division 1 Winner Brendon Willoughby (12) 82 / 70, Runnerup Aaron Garland (10) 81 / 71.

Division 2 Winner Nimai Strickland (13) 80 / 67 c/b. Runnerup Les Browning (17) 84 / 67 c/b.

Division 3 Winner Kyle Harrison (20) 86 / 66 c/b, Runnerup Will Salter (24) 90 / 66 c/b.

Ball rundown went to 72.

NTP’S Division 1, 2nd Michael Meyer, 7th Terry Foster, 12th Pat Hayes, 16th Jason Wootton.

Division 2, 2nd Daniel Lawler, 7th Daniel Lawler, 12th Bryan Penny, 16th Phil Coles.

Division 3, 2nd House, 7th Tony Waller, 12th Stephen Robinson, 16th Geoff Clarke.

Pro Pin was won by Jason Wootton $74.00 voucher.

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw James Cardoo $20.00

Raffle winners were Perc Dempsey $25, Kevin Haddrick $25, Michael Kemp $50, Clint Dunn $25.

Joke of the day

Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are playing the 16th hole , when Tiger’s tee shot lands behind a huge 100ft Fir Tree. Tiger looks at Jack and says, “How would you play this one, lay up and take the extra stroke.? Jack replies, “When I was your age, I’d just play right over this tree. Tiger not wanting to be shown up by his Historic rival, proceeds to hit the ball high, but not high enough. It bounces off the tree and lands out of bounds. Tiger, really ticked at this point, asks Jack, “How ever did you hit a ball over that tree”. Jack replied, “Well, when I was your age, That tree was only three feet high.”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

It was great to see all the carts getting around the golf course. About 80 players got back out and enjoyed themselves, even if you were not having the best of rounds, it was great to be out in the sun.

Even though we have carts back on the course, PLEASE do not take your cart into the rough as this can have you Disqualified from the days event. A lot of the rough is still very wet and soft, and we don’t want to have carts bogged and our rough being turned in a muddy mess.

Today’s winners were Les Browning & Jared Brown with 45pts. Runners up were Steve and Brad Wilkinson 44pts.

Ball rundown went to 40pts.

NTP’S Division 1 2nd Les Browning, 7th Nimai Strickland , 12th Nimai Strickland, 16th Kim Hall.

Division 2 2nd James Cardoo, 7th Robert Duncan, 12th Michael Walsh, 16th Terry Trevitt.

Pro Pin Kim Hall $71.00

Raffle Winners were Wayne Muir $25, John Mason $25, Walter Fisk $25, Ray Mills $25.

Joke of the day

Michael Tink-Hornett walked through the front door of his home, clearly exasperated. “I had a terrible round of golf today”, he told his wife. “Oh, No! What happened, Honey?, she replied. “Well,” Michael said, I only hit two good balls- and that was when I stepped on the rake.”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Well the rain came “again” and ruined Golf “again”. It was looking as if we were going to have carts back on the course, but that wasn’t to happen, and the walkers were the only ones allowed to play. And that was the right decision.

Today we were going to have our Monthly Medal but we changed it to a Single Stableford event. 2 Divisions.

Just quickly, with the greens being soft, there is a lot of ball plug marks on all the greens. If you see plug marks spend a little time and repair 3 or 4 and keep our greens looking good.

Today’s winners were Division 1 Owen McCallum (18) 41pts, Runnerup Paul Pochodyla (12) 40pts.

Division 2 Gerry Martin (19) 35pts. Runnerup Mark Jessop (22) 32pts.

NTP’S

Division 1, 2nd Nimai Strickland, 7th Michael Wood, 12th Brian Springfield, 16th Jason Wootton.

Division 2, 2nd Rick Downes, 7th Greg Morrison, 12th Charles Huff, 16th Philip Wooldridge.

PRO PIN Brian Springfield $45.00

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw Gerry Martin $20.00

Raffle Winners were, Greg Morrison $25, Michael Walsh $25, Perc Dempsey $25, Gary Pettit $25.

Joke of the day

Towards the end of a particularly trying round of golf, Jack was the picture of frustration. He’d hit far too many fat shots. Finally, he blurted out to his caddie, “I’d move heaven and earth to break 100 on this course.” “Try Heaven, ” replied the caddie. “You’ve already moved most of the Earth.”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Another day without carts, hopefully we can get back to our full field on Saturday. The course has dried out very well, but we still have wet sections in the rough, but the course is playing well.

33 players today, making the event a Single Stableford and if the course is open to carts on Saturday we will be playing our Monthly Medal.

Winners today … Aaron Garland (8) 38pts c/b, Runnerup Ray Mills (8) 38pts.c/b.

Ball rundown went to 35pts.

NTP’S 2nd Bryan Penny, 7th Michael Walsh, 12th Kevin Haddrick, 16th Dan Banks.

PRO PIN Kevin Haddrick $31.00

Joke of the day

Dear Abby.

I’ve never written to you before, but I really need your advice. I have suspected for some time now that my wife has been cheating on me. The usual signs. Phone rings, but if I answer, the caller hangs up. My wife has been going out with “The Girls” a lot recently, although when I ask their names, she always says, “Just some friends from work, you don’t know them.” I always try to stay awake to look out for her coming home, but I usually fall asleep. Anyway, I have never approached the subject with my wife. I think deep down I just didn’t want to know the truth, but last night she went out again, and I decided to really check on her. Around midnight, I decided to hide in the garage behind my golf clubs so I could get a good view of the whole street when she arrives home from a night out with “The Girls.” It was at that moment, crouching behind my clubs, that I noticed that the graphite shaft on my Driver appeared to have a hairline crack, right by the clubhead. Is this something I can fix myself or should I take it back to the Pro Shop where I brought it.? Signed …….. Perplexed.

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

Please be advised that we now have an INDEX for the White markers. This will be for the Monday , Wednesday , Friday and Sunday fields. Your new card will show your new distance, new index and how many shots you get.

Kevin Haddrick Captain

10 days have passed since the men have had the chance to play competition golf. 41 players sloshed their way around a very wet golf course.

We had our first taste of our new scoring system, and it didn’t go to bad. It will be good to see how it goes when we get a bigger field.

Single Stableford 1 Division. Today’s winner was Kevin Haddrick (13) 41pts. Runnerup was Jonno Dwyer (13) 39pts.

Ball rundown went to 35pts.

NTP’S 2nd Dan Banks. 7th Dan Banks. 12th Jonno Dwyer. 16th Jonno Dwyer.

Pro Pin was won by Dan Banks $40.00

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw Pat Hayes $20.00

Raffle Winner was Terry Foster $75.00

Joke of the day

Three women were playing a round of golf at their Club, when suddenly a man came running out of the Club completely naked. The first woman looked at the Gentleman, spied his obvious manhood and said, “That’s not my husband”. The second woman looked closely, then replied, “That’s not my husband, either”. The third woman looked closely then replied, “He’s not even a member of this Club.”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

I received news that Dan Atkins passed away yesterday (Thursday) . Dan lost his fight with cancer after a 12 month battle. Dan was a member at Terranora golf club before joining Club Banora where he was a member for close to 30 years. Dan will be sadly missed.

From all our members , Rest in Peace Dan.

Welcome back, and what a beautiful day it was, with 69 players getting out and enjoying the lovely weather.

Last night we had the Twin Towns A.G.M. with Ken Culpitt up for election. I am pleased to say that Ken remains on the board and Brian Brown was relected as The board Chairman.

Mens Single Stableford 3 Division was todays event.

Division 1 Winner Pat Hayes (7) 37pts c/b, Runner Up Ray Mills (8) 37 pts.

Division 2 Winner Phil Coles (14) 38pts, Runner Up Nigel Luxton (13) 37pts c/b.

Division 3 Winner Mark Jessop (21) 39pts, Runner Up Nathan Smith (21) 38pts.

Ball rundown went to 35pts.

NTP’S Division 1, 2nd Nimai Strickland, 7th Jared Brown, 12th Kevin Haddrick, 16th Ray Mills.

Division 2, 2nd John Edwards, 7th John Olsen, 12th Bryan Penny, 16th Nick Davis.

Division 3, 2nd House, 7th Peter Maybury, 12th House, 16th Robert Duncan.

PRO PIN Nick Davis $ 62.o.o

Bazza’s Birdie Blitz was won by Kyle Harrison Voucher $20.

Raffle Winners were John Olsen $25, Mark Kenny $25, Ray Wixey $25, Ken Mount $25.

Next Saturday’s event will be Single Stableford 2 Divisions.

Pro Pin will be on the 16th.

Joke of the day

Four guys have been going on the same golf trip for years. Two days before the group is to leave for St.Andrews, Rick’s wife puts her foot down and tells him he isn’t going. Rick’s friends are very upset that he can’t go, but what can they do? Two days later, the three get to Scotland, only find Rick sitting at the bar, with Four beers set up. “Wow, Rick, how long have you been here, and how did you talk your wife into letting you go?” One friend asked. I’ve been here since last night. The other day, I was sitting in my living room chair and my wife came up behind me and put her hands over my eyes and asked, “Guess who?” “I pulled her hands off, and there she was wearing a nightie. She took my hand and pulled me into our Bedroom. The room had candles and Rose petals all over. “On the bed, she had Handcuffs, and Ropes! She told me to tie her up and cuff her to the bed, so I did. And then she said, “Do what ever you want! “So … …….. HERE I AM!”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

We got away with another day without rain. 76 players were in today’s competition and the course is drying nicely.

Signing your card or making sure that your marker signs the card is part of the rules of golf. Please don’t forget to get this job done.

Monthly Medal today and the winners were … A Grade David Killion (8) 77 / 69. Runnerup Alan Hubbard (3) 73 / 70.

B Grade David Mills (19) 88 / 69. Runnerup Nimai Strickland (15) 85 / 70 c/b.

C Grade Charles Huff (23) 86 / 63. Runnerup David Kammer (24) 93 / 69.

Ball rundown went to 74.

NTP’S A Grade 2nd House, 7th Michael Tink-Hornett, 12th Alan Hubbard, 16th Pat Hayes.

B GRADE 2nd Nimai Strickland, 7th Jonno Dwyer, 12th David Mills, 16th House.

C GRADE 2nd Luke Chester, 7th Graeme Johnson, 12th Graham Hopkins, 16th Dan Banks.

PRO PIN Jonno Dwyer $70.00

Bazza’s Birdie Blitz was won by Charles Huff $20 Pro Shop Voucher.

Banora Point Real Estate Lucky Draw Dave Killion $20.00

Raffle Winners were Terry Trevitt $50, Walter Fisk $25, James Storey $50.

Joke of the day

Darren was getting his annual physical. His Doctor asked him about his physical activity level, and Darren described a typical day. “Well”, yesterday afternoon, I took a five hour walk for about 7 miles, I went through some pretty rough terrain. I waded along the edge of a lake. I pushed my way through some trees and vegetation. I got sand in my shoes, eyes and hair. I avoided standing on a snake. I climbed several rocky hills. I took a few “leaks” behind some big trees. “The mental stress of it all, left me shattered and at the end of it all, I drank eight beers.” Inspired by the storey, the Doctor said, “you must be one hell of an outdoors man !” “No,” Darren replied, “I’m just a crappy golfer.”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain

A beautiful sunny day. It’s been a long time, since we have had no interruption with rain, and it was great. 76 players played in our Single Stableford event.

I hope you all looked at the daily rules board before you crossed the bridge. If you did, and I know some players didn’t, you would have noticed the we have 2 new local rules.

The first one is that, the face bunker on 16 is now played as a G.U.R., so if your shot goes into that bunker, then you take a free drop out of the bunker, keeping a straight line from where you your ball was and the flag stick.

The second one is, you get a preferred lie of 150mm (6inches) if you ball lands on a sand filled divot on the short mown fairway only. This rule is under a month trial. If no sand in the divot, no preferred lie. START FILLING IN THE DIVOTS.

I received a message from Northern Rivers Golf telling us that this season’s Pennant season has been cancelled. This is due to about 6 courses being unfit for play. They hope that later in the year or when it can be organised they will play an Eisenhower Cup style competition played on 1 day.

Today’s winners were, Division 1, Pat Hayes (8) 40pts c/b. Runnerup, Keith Cooper (16) 40pts.

Division 2, Kyle Harrison (19) 40pts, Runnerup Brian Britton (28) 39pts.

Ball rundown went to 34pts

NTP’S Division 1. 2nd Ray Mills, 7th Trevor Neil, 12th Shane Vanderlight, 16th Pat Hayes.

Division 2, 2nd House, 7th Michael Byrne, 12th Ross Telfer, 16th David Harrod.

Pro Pin was won by Trevor Neil $69.00

Bazza’s Birdie Blitz was won by Nathan Smith Pro Shop Voucher $20

Raffle winners were Trevor Neil $50, Keith Cooper $25, Rick Downes $25, Ray Mills $25.

Joke of the day

A golfer is in a competitive match with one of his friends. Down a few strokes, the golfer says to himself, “I’d give anything to sink this next putt.” Just then, a stranger walks up to him and whispers, “Would you give up a fourth of your sex life to make the putt?” The golfer thinks the man is crazy and that his answer will be meaningless, so he says,”Sure.” Of course, he sinks the putt. Two holes later, he mumbles to himself. “Boy, if I could only get an Eagle on this hole, that would put my opponent in a really tough spot.” Again the stranger moves to his side and says, “Would it be worth another fourth of your sex life?” The golfer shrugs and says, “Sure.” A great drive, a well struck fairway wood and a long putt later, he makes an Eagle. On the final hole, the golfer needs to make birdie to win. Though he says nothing, the stranger moves to his side and says, “Would you be willing to give up the rest of your sex life to win this match?” The golfer, incredulous as to how this stranger could actually affect his sex life, says “Certainly.” Another good drive and a solid iron shot later, and the golfer is on the green with a 10 foot birdie putt. Not even worrying about what he’s giving up, the golfer knocks the putt in, Dead center. As the golfer walks to the Clubhouse, the stranger walks up along side of him again and says, ” You know, I’ve really not been fair with you because you don’t know who I am. The stranger confessed with a malicious smirk.” I’m actually the Devil. You made a deal with me and from now on, you will have no sex life.” “Nice to meet you, Lucifer.” Say’s the golfer, “My name is Father O’Malley.”

Hit em long and hit em straight

Kevin Haddrick Captain