Author: Katrina Springfield

Rain-Defying Scoring at Club Banora Golf Club! 🌧️🏌️‍♂️

We managed to dodge the elements and sneak our latest club competition in right before the heavens opened up for the week!

The Texas Scramble format proved to be an absolute hit. It was the perfect stage for our field’s deadly putters, who took full advantage of their teammates’ massive drives to post some incredibly low scores.

Here is the full breakdown of how our brilliant field fared before the rain set in:

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🏆 The Podium & Major Prizes

1st Place: The Unstoppable Formula
🔥 Score: 148

• Winners ($30 Voucher each): Maren Cooper, Keith Cooper, Pauline Benny, & Sam Benny
• An absolute masterclass in combining big tee shots with clinical work on the greens!

2nd Place: Clapped in Hot Pursuit
🥈 Score: 146

• Runners-up ($20 Voucher each): Coral Rasmussen, Mitch Taylor, Ryan Modini, & Colleen Kelly

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🏌️ Ball Rundown Winners

The depth of scoring was exceptional today. Congratulations to our standard ball rundown winners who found their rhythm out on the fairways:

• Score: 141 — Patricia Hodda, Katrina Springfield, Brian Springfield, & Haydn Vincent
• Score: 133 — Lisbeth Edwards, John Edwards, Desleigh Dobney, & Martin Dobney
• Score: 132 — Louise Carpenter, John Olsen, Yvonne Morrison, & Greg Morrison
• Score: 131 — Dale Park, Lyn Simpson, Alan Simpson, & Denise Melling

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🎯 Nearest the Pin (NTP) Honor Roll

Men’s Open & Ladies’ 2nd Shot Winners (1 Ball each)

• 2nd Hole: Dale Park & Chris Mills
• 7th Hole: Brian Springfield & Maren Cooper
• 11th Hole: Brian Springfield & Alison Blair
• 16th Hole: Brian Springfield & Desleigh Dobney

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Thank you to everyone who came out and played with such great spirit.

🗓️ Upcoming Schedule & Away Game Details

Please note that there will be no golf at home on Sunday 25th October due to the course hosting the Northern Rivers Pennants Finals. The following Sunday 1st November Mixed Pinehurst Format.

Sunday Funday Away Game! 🚌🎉
For those who have already responded and locked in their spots, we are heading on the road!

• Where: Mullumbimby Golf Club
• Time: 8:30 AM sharp arrival for registration and briefing.

See you all there for a fantastic day away!

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🏆 The Beauties Bounce Back! Women Shatter the Men’s Streak to Claim the Al & Lyn Simpson Title

The banter was flying, the pressure was immense, and the stakes had never been higher for the 4th Annual Beauty vs. Beast Single Stableford Challenge. Walking onto the fairways on Sunday, 11th October, the big question echoing around the Club Banora Golf Club clubhouse was simple: Could the Beasts lock in a coveted hat-trick, or would the Beauties stage a fierce comeback?

We officially have our answer, and it is a glorious one for the ladies!

👸 Beauties Break the Beastly Streak!

Talk about a grandstand finish! Both fields brought their absolute A-game, and it was two standout cards that kept everyone on the edge of their seats all afternoon. Dale Park fired an incredible 41 points to anchor the field for the men, while Colleen Kelly matched him blow-for-blow with a spectacular 41 points of her own for the women.

With both heavy-hitters deadlocked, players were left guessing all afternoon as to which side would edge ahead. However, once the maths was done and the top 11 players of each gender were officially tallied up, the Beauties won the day with a thrilling 3-point victory!

By the narrowest of margins, the women officially shattered the men’s two-year winning streak and denied the Beasts their hard-fought hat-trick dream. With this sensational team effort, the ladies have brought home the prestigious Al & Lyn Simpson Title for the second time in the event’s 4-year history, perfectly evening out the historic ledger at 2-2.

🎯 Full Novelty & Pin Winners Breakdown

A huge congratulations to all our specialty prize and pin-seeking champions who braved the challenge:

• Nearest to Line: Patricia Hodda (Ladies Winner) & Alan Simpson (Men’s Winner)
• 2nd Hole NTP: Colleen Kelly (Ladies – Birdie) & Dale Park (Men)
• 7th Hole NTP: Louise Carpenter (Ladies 2nd Shot) & Dale Park (Men’s Open)
• 11th Hole NTP: Alison Blair (Ladies 2nd Shot) & Garry Dowding (Men’s Open)
• 16th Hole NTP: Patricia Hodda (Ladies 2nd Shot) & Haydn Vincent (Men’s Open)
• Pro Pin: Garry Dowding (Taking home the coveted $50 cash prize!)

A massive thank you to our legendary sponsors, Al and Lyn Simpson, for making this highlight event possible year after year. The bragging rights officially belong to the Beauties until next time! 👑

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 1	Player 2	Gross Score	Nett Score
Ray Mills	Alison Blair	130	116.5
Brian Springfield	Katrina Springfield	139	115
Avnija Suljmani	Vivienne Sulejmani	140	113
Patrick Tregellas	Judy Mount	147	115.5
John Edwards	Liz Edwards	148	109
Terry Smith	Lisa Smith	151	109.75
Wade Elphick	Coral Rasmussen	153	111.75
Martin Dobney	Pat Hodda	153	117
Greg Morrison	Yvonne Morrison	156	108.75
Keith Cooper	Maren Cooper	160	116.5

Yours in golf, Katrina.

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