Author: Katrina Springfield

The Battle Lines are Drawn: Who Claims the Al & Lyn Simpson Title?

The annual Beauty vs. Beast Golf Challenge is officially balanced on a razor’s edge. With the ladies winning the inaugural year and the men storming back to secure victories two years in a row, the stakes have never been higher for this Single Stableford showdown at Club Banora Golf Club. All members are welcome come and see what makes Sunday fun days. Get your Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday mates together and we will see you on Sunday 11th October. Check out the flyers around the club house.

Sponsored by the legendary Al and Lyn Simpson, this tournament is about bragging rights, competitive spirit, and the unpredictable nature of Single Stableford scoring.

The burning question on everyone’s mind at the clubhouse is: Will the “Beasts” make it a hat-trick, or can the “Beauties” stage a fierce comeback to level the historic playing field?


The Novelty Challenges: Fortune Favours the Brave

It isn’t just about the main trophy; there are plenty of side quests to conquer out on the course. If you’ve got a gold coin and enough courage to opt in for the Pro Pin or keep your eyes on these target holes:

  • Nearest the Pin (NTP): Testing your accuracy on the 2nd, 7th, 11th, and 16th holes. If your ball-striking is dialed in, this is your time to shine.
  • The Pro Pin: Up for grabs on the 16th hole. Bring your A-game, because bragging rights here are eternal (or at least until presentation time).
  • The Straightest Drive: The unpredictable “closest to the line” prize is waiting on the 17th hole for both men and women. Leave the driver in the bag if you have to—this one is all about discipline, not distance!

Head-to-Head Comparison

DimensionThe Beauties (Ladies)The Beasts (Men)
Current MomentumHungry for a comebackRiding a 2-year winning streak
Stableford StrategyHigh consistency, fairway-finding precisionAggressive pin-seeking, chasing high-point birdies
Historical Record1 Win (Year 1)2 Wins (Years 2 & 3)
X-FactorPlaying under less pressure as the challengersPressure to defend the crown and achieve a hat-trick

The Verdict

Predicting a Single Stableford format is always a gamble—one lucky bounce or a hot putter can completely flip a scorecard. However, golf history tells us that momentum eventually shifts.

With the men feeling the immense pressure of defending a hat-trick and the ladies returning to the consistent, calculated course management that won them the inaugural event, the smart money is on the Beauties to break the streak and claim the next title!

No matter who lifts the trophy, a massive shoutout must go to Al and Lyn Simpson for continuing to sponsor an incredible event that brings the club together for a fantastic weekend of rivalry and banter.

Mixed Foursomes Championship Results 2026

The sunny and pleasant weather set a perfect backdrop for the annual Mixed Foursomes Championship. Golfers took to the course in ideal conditions, showcasing excellent teamwork and precision strategy across every hole. The tournament delivered highly competitive action, culminating in standout performances across both the Gross and Nett divisions.

A huge congratulations to all of our division winners, and a spectacular shout out to our incredible carry-over gross champions, Desley Harrington and Garry Dowding, for securing the title 3 years in a row as foursomes champions!

A special shout out goes to our ground staff for the immaculate presentation of the course, which played beautifully all day. We also extend a huge thank you to our caterer, Sharon, for the beautiful and tasty food, and to the wonderful Island House staff for making everyone feel so welcome and allowing us to take over the room for the afternoon.

Here is the complete scoreboard from the championship day:

Tournament Award Winners

  • Champions Gross: Garry Dowding & Desley Harrington (Gross: 124, Nett: 104.5)
  • Runner Up Gross: Ryan Modini & Louise Carpenter (Gross: 128, Nett: 107)
  • Nett Champions: Sam Benny & Pauline Benny (Gross: 133, Nett: 100.75)
  • Nett Runner Up: Max Jessop & Denise Melling (Gross: 150, Nett: 107.25)

Additional Field Results

Player 1Player 2Gross ScoreNett Score
Ray MillsAlison Blair130116.5
Brian SpringfieldKatrina Springfield139115
Avnija SuljmaniVivienne Sulejmani140113
Patrick TregellasJudy Mount147115.5
John EdwardsLiz Edwards148109
Terry SmithLisa Smith151109.75
Wade ElphickCoral Rasmussen153111.75
Martin DobneyPat Hodda153117
Greg MorrisonYvonne Morrison156108.75
Keith CooperMaren Cooper160116.5

Yours in golf, Katrina.

Sunday Mixed Competitions Aug – Dec 2026

Please see the amended draw: Special Note new date of Foursomes Championships (27th September) and Beauty and Beast (11th October) and our Jared Lyle Fundraiser day will be incorporated with Saturdays Medley competition.

August

  • 23rd: 2 Stroke Canadian
    • Sponsors: Ken & Judy Mount, Ali & Tony Blair
  • 30th: Pairs Special Sixes
    • Sponsor: Katrina & Brian Springfield

September

  • 6th: 4BBB Stableford
    • Occasion: Father’s Day
  • 13th: Medley Single Stableford (Mixed & Ladies Winners/Runners-Up)
    • Sponsor: Liz & John Edwards
    • Note: 3-Putt Weekend Away
  • 20th: 4BBB Stableford
  • 27th: Mixed Foursomes Championships (27 Holes)

October

  • 4th: 4BBB Stableford
  • 11th: Beauty Vs Beast Single Stableford
    • Format: Single Card Handicap Event
    • Sponsor: Alan & Lyn Simpson
  • 18th: Texas Stableford (Best 3 of 4)
  • 25th: Men’s Pennants Finals
    • Location: Banora Point
    • Note: Off-Premise Game Needed! (See ideas below)

November

  • 1st: Pinehurst
  • 8th: 4BBB Stableford
  • 15th: Canadian 2 Stroke
  • 22nd: Surprise Pairs Mixed Single Stableford
    • Sponsor: Desleigh & Martin Dobney
  • 29th: 4BBB Stableford

December

  • 6th: Elimination Stableford
  • 13th: Mixed Christmas Party
    • Format: 2 Person Ambrose

Mixed Results – Sunday 23rd August 2026

The Benny Duo Blazes to Victory in Sunday’s Canadian 2 Stroke!

It was a picture-perfect winter’s day for the Sunday Mixed Canadian 2 Stroke, proudly sponsored by Judy and Ken Mount. Players were greeted by beautiful, cool sunshine, and with the course drying out beautifully and looking in absolute top-tier condition, the stage was perfectly set for some low scoring.

In the Canadian Foursomes stroke-play format, it was the powerhouse pairing of P. Benny and S. Benny who truly made the most of the great conditions. Playing off a 15 daily handicap, the duo put on a clinic to fire a spectacular net 64 (-7), clearing the field by two clear strokes.

The Leaderboard Highlights

  • The Winners: P. Benny + S. Benny took top spot with a blistering 7-under-par net 64.
  • The Runners-Up: Vincent + Rasmussen mounted a serious challenge off their 22 handicap, carding a brilliant net 66 (-5) to secure second place.
  • The Steady Finishers: K. Springfield + B. Springfield showed great consistency playing off an 11 handicap, grinding out an even-par net 71 to claim third.
  • Rounding out the Top 5: Ryan + Jessop (+2) and the Cooper duo (+3) kept themselves firmly in the mix with solid rounds to finish fourth and fifth respectively.

Sharpshooters on the Greens: Nearest to the Pins

The competition was fierce across the par threes, with the Nearest to the Pins shootout proudly sponsored by Ali and Tony Blair. A special shout-out to Kaye Mills, Paul Pring, and Pauline Benny, who all managed to clean up multiple prizes on the day!

Here are the sharpshooters who hit it closest:

  • 2nd Hole: Kaye Mills (Ladies) & Brian Springfield (Mens)
  • 7th Hole: Kaye Mills (Ladies) & Dale Park (Mens)
  • 11th Hole: Katrina Springfield (Ladies) & Paul Pring (Mens)
  • 12th Hole: Pauline Benny (Ladies) & Paul Pring (Mens)
  • 16th Hole: Pauline Benny (Ladies) & Sam Benny (Mens)
  • PRO PIN 12th Hole – Alison Blair

Congratulations to the Benny team on a magnificent victory, and a huge thank you to Mounts and Blairs for sponsoring another fantastic day of club golf!

Next Week: Get Ready for Special Sixes!

The action doesn’t stop here. Make sure to grab a partner and book your spot for next Sunday’s event. We will be playing Special Sixes (Pairs), generously sponsored by Katrina and Brian Springfield.

With the course in prime condition, it is bound to be another massive day. See you all on the timesheet!

Cheers Katrina

Sunday Mixed Fundraiser for Twinnies Gives

The Golf Bag that Keeps on Giving! ⛳️✨

We are blown away by the incredible spirit of our members! Last year, two golf bags were donated by the Men’s Club for our Mixed Christmas raffle. In a wonderful turn of events, one bag was won and immediately donated back to be auctioned for Twinnies Gives.

A massive thank you to Brian and Marilyn Brown for offering it up for auction, where it was snapped up for $150 by John and Vivienne Sulijmani.

But the generosity didn’t stop there! John and Vivienne kindly offered the bag back to be raffled off once again, with all proceeds going directly to the Twinnies Gives Charity.

The Winners were announced at our AGM Saturday 21st March.  

🏆 WE HAVE OUR WINNERS! 🏆

Our 100 Board Fundraiser for Twinnies Gives was a massive success! Because of your incredible generosity, every single square was snapped up, turning a donated golf bag into a significant contribution for a great cause.

A huge congratulations to our lucky winners:

🥇 1st Prize ($200 Golf Bag): Maren Cooper (Number 46!)

🥈 2nd Prize (Skincare Pack from Cosmetic Alchemist): Ken Mount (Number 49!)

This wouldn’t have been possible without the “triple-gifted” golf bag from the Men’s Club, the Browns, and the Sulijmanis. A special shout-out also goes to Cosmetic Alchemist for their generous donation of the skincare runner-up prize valued at over $150! ✨

Thank you to everyone who bought a square. Your $5 made a real difference for Twinnies Gives. 🖤💛 A wonderful story of community spirit! It’s incredible to see a single donation transform into multiple rounds of fundraising through the repeated generosity of our members. A total of $650 has been raised and will be handed over to Twinnies Gives in April. We will let everyone know of time and date of presentation.

Thank you to everyone involved for proving that our community’s heart is as big as ever! ❤️

Cheers Katrina

Sunday Mixed 2025 Christmas Round Up

4 Person Ambrose

Winners: (55.62) Pauline Benny, Sam Benny, Desley Harrington and Garry Dowding

Runners Up: (55.75) Lisa Smith, Terry Smith, Colleen Kelly and Ryan Modini

Ball rundown to all in field.

A great day was had by all. Nobody left empty handed. A big thank you to all involved on the day and for all the wonderful donations.

One of our golf bags was won by Brian and Marilyn Brown who put the bag up for auction, this auction fetched $150 and that money has been donated to Twinnies Gives. The winners of the auction John Sulejmani handed the bag back for us to run a raffle during 2026 with the monies to be donated to Twinnies Gives.

Myra Biggar Best Dressed

Ken Mount Best Dressed.

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Here’s to a year of growth, gratitude, and beautiful new memories. May 2026 be filled with love, laughter, good health and the courage to chase your biggest dreams.

Happy New Year.

Cheers Katrina

Sunday Mixed 9th November

Medley Single Stableford

Mixed Golf Sunday 9th November is SPUDS sponsor day. For those who don’t know Spud, let me introduce you. This is Spud, he oversees everything mechanical at Cricks. Nothing goes out without his approval. When it comes to golf he knows all the tricks and training methods to make you a better golfer. Don’t be fooled by his size, great things come in small packages.

Sunday Medley Single Stableford

$50 mens winner, $25 mens runner up

$50 womans winner, $25 woman’s runner up

Mens 7th Hole Pro Pin $50

Women’s 12th Hole Pro Pin $50

Mens 11th hole NTP $25

Woman 2nd shot 7th hole $25

Woman 2nd shot 16th hole $25

Men 16th Hole $25

All prizes supplied by Spud 🐶Gather your friends and let’s play golf. Spots still available. ⛳️🏌‍♂️