Author: Patrick Tregellas

10/10 Men’s Sat Results

β›³ Saturday Golf Blog β€” The Wind, the White Markers and a Minor Miracle!

What a Day on the Course & Gone With The Wind!

What a Saturday! The wind was absolutely crazy, 4-irons were snapping, golf balls were flying in directions that even their owners couldn’t explain, and somehow we managed to get through another competition with plenty of stories to tell.

We had a combined Blue and White marker Stableford competition, with some excellent scoring despite the conditions. Congratulations to all our winners and rundown recipients!

Now, let’s talk about the white and blue marker trial. I’m calling it a failure for today! Out of 77 players, only 12 decided to hit off the white markers. I genuinely thought that with the wind blowing its head off and the course playing a little shorter, more players would have jumped at the chance to take the easier option. Apparently, we have 65 golfers who enjoy making life difficult for themselves! πŸ˜‚

And in other breaking news, someone apparently hasn’t lost a ball in 36 holes. That someone is me! For anyone who knows me, this is very close to a golfing miracle. Even better, not a single Titleist Pro V1 or Pro X has disappeared off the course and travelled into another universe. Long may this unbelievable run continue!

πŸ† Winners with Handicap by Division

Overall Division β€” Blue Markers

Congratulations to Patrick Tregellas, who took out the Blue marker competition with an excellent 40 points off a handicap of 9.3 (9), claiming the $50 voucher. Nigel Luxton also scored 40 points off a handicap of 16.7 (17) to secure the runner-up position and the $35 voucher. A great result in some challenging conditions!

Overall Division β€” White Markers

Well done to Steve Wilkinson, who led the White marker competition with 38 points off a handicap of 18.4 (16), earning the $50 voucher. Kevin Bartlett finished runner-up with 37 points off a handicap of 17.1 (15), taking home the $35 voucher. Congratulations to both players for making the most of their day on the course!

🎯 Ball Rundown

The Blue marker rundown produced some solid scores, with four players finishing on 38 points and another four on 37. Here’s the rundown:

  • Joseph Lehkyj (17) – 38 points
  • Colin Norton (22) – 38 points
  • Les Browning (18) – 38 points
  • Luke Poile (24) – 38 points
  • Dave Callard (24) – 37 points
  • Nimai Strickland (8) – 37 points
  • Brian Springfield (11) – 37 points
  • Wayne Stone (23) – 37 points
  • John Barringer (12) – 36 points

Congratulations to everyone who made the rundown. With that wind, simply keeping the ball on the same planet as the golf course deserved recognition!

πŸ“ Nearest to Pins (NTPs)

There were plenty of opportunities to get close to the flag, and congratulations to our NTP winners across both marker competitions.

  • Nathan Smith – 2nd hole (Blue)
  • Denise Culpitt – 2nd hole (Blue)
  • Graham Hopkins – 7th hole (Blue)
  • Darren Hubery – 7th hole (White)
  • Steve Wilkinson – 11th hole (White)
  • Kyle Harrison – 12th hole (Blue)
  • Steve Wilkinson – 12th hole (White)
  • Nigel Luxton – 16th hole (Blue)
  • Liam Henzell – 16th hole (White)

A special mention to Steve Wilkinson for collecting two NTPs on the White markers. Clearly, the shorter course suited him nicely!

🎁 Pro Pin Winner

– Kyle Harrison – $75 Pro Shop Voucher

🎟️ Raffle Winners

Congratulations to our lucky raffle winners:

  • Ray Mills – $50 Raffle Voucher
  • Bill Mann – $50 Raffle Voucher
  • Kim Hall – $25 Raffle Voucher

A nice little bonus to finish off the day!

Thanks to everyone who played, especially those who braved the wind and gave the White markers a go. The trial might not have attracted the numbers we hoped for, but we’ll keep encouraging everyone to give the alternative markers a chance.

Congratulations again to all our winners, rundown recipients, NTP winners and raffle winners.

And as for my 36-hole streak without losing a ball? I’m not saying I’ve conquered golf, but the universe is clearly running out of places to hide my Titleists!

See you all out there next Saturday for the Foursomes championship. Hopefully with a little less wind πŸŒοΈβ€β™‚οΈ

πŸ’™ Remembering Our Dear Friend, Kym Fiora

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of one of our much-loved members, Kym Fiora.

Kym was a long-standing member of Club Banora and a familiar, friendly face in our regular competitions. A solid and consistent golfer playing off a handicap of 19, Kym always seemed to be in the mix, whether he was picking up an NTP or featuring among the leaders on the leaderboard. He certainly knew his way around the course!

But beyond his golf, Kym was so much more than a fellow competitor. He was an absolute gentleman, and it was his quiet presence, friendly nature and the respect he showed others that made him such a valued part of our golfing community.

Golf clubs are about so much more than scores, handicaps and trophies. They are about the friendships we build, the laughs we share, the familiar faces we look forward to seeing each week, and the wonderful people who make our club feel like family. Kym was one of those special people, and his absence will be felt by so many.

While we will miss seeing him out on the course, lining up another shot or making his way onto the leaderboard, we will cherish the memories, the camaraderie and the moments we were fortunate enough to share with him.

On behalf of everyone at Club Banora, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Kym’s family, friends and all those who had the privilege of knowing him during this difficult time.

Rest peacefully, Kym. Thank you for being part of our Club Banora family. You will be fondly remembered, deeply missed and never forgotten.

πŸ’™ From all your friends at Club Banora.

Men’s Captain

Patrick

Windy Wed’s Results

Club Banora Golf – Wednesday Wrap-Up

7 October 2026 | Stableford

A Beautiful, Calm Day at Club Banora… Apparently!

What a magnificent day for golf at Club Banora! The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and there wasn’t a breath of wind to be felt.

Well, apart from the 35 km/h southerly wind that was doing its absolute best to relocate golf balls, hats, and possibly a few smaller members to northern Queensland.

Yes, it was another beautifully calm day at Club Banora, provided you were playing inside a building.

With the wind howling across the fairways, players were forced to dig deep, adjust their shots, and occasionally question why they hadn’t taken up indoor bowls.

But as always, the cream rises to the top. Or in Wednesday’s case, the cream was blown sideways across the fairway before eventually finding its way into the winner’s circle.

Winners – The Cream Rises to the Top

Division 1

Steven Warne (HC 10) proved that a little breeze was no match for quality golf, producing an excellent 39 points to claim victory. Peter McCray (HC 14) was right on his heels, also finishing with 39 points, but had to settle for runner-up honours. Two outstanding efforts in conditions where simply keeping your ball on the same postcode was considered an achievement.

Division 2

And then there was Paul Quinlin (HC 22).

Paul didn’t just win Division 2. He decided to show everyone how it was done, posting a magnificent 40 points, the best score of the day.

While others were battling the southerly, Paul appeared to have negotiated some sort of private arrangement with the weather gods.

Was it brilliant golf? Was it superior course management? Or was Paul still riding an emotional high after his beloved Sydney Roosters won their NRL final on the weekend?

The cream certainly rose to the top. Although whether it was talent, inspiration, or something in Paul’s morning coffee, we may never know.

Some mysteries are simply not meant to be solved.

Anthony Brown (HC 27) put together a solid 36 points to take runner-up honours, proving that even in Paul’s shadow there was still room for some respectable golf.

Ball Rundown

Congratulations to everyone who managed to bring home a ball, particularly those who didn’t lose three or four getting there!

  • Kim Thackeray (17) – 38 pts
  • Jared Brown (10) – 38 pts
  • Wayne Woodford (14) – 36 pts
  • Rodney Jackson (28) – 36 pts
  • Martin Dobney (21) – 36 pts
  • Kevin Tooley (15) – 35 pts
  • Kenneth Davey (26) – 34 pts
  • David Von Itzstein (7) – 34 pts
  • Peter Mitchell (13) – 34 pts
  • Ross Telfer (21) – 34 pts
  • Gary Roach (26) – 34 pts
  • Michael Druhala (19) – 34 pts
  • Kevin Bartlett (15) – 33 pts
  • Joseph Lehkyj (15) – 33 pts
  • Bill Mann (17) – 33 pts
  • Vince Robshaw (24) – 33 pts

Nearest the Pins (NTPs)

Somehow, despite the wind trying to turn every approach shot into a boomerang, a few players managed to find the greens.

HoleWinners
2ndMichael Druhala, Jared Brown
7thGraham Hopkins, Vince Robshaw
12thDavid Von Itzstein, John Bryant
16thLindsay Smith, Michael Druhala

Special mention to Michael Druhala for appearing twice. Clearly someone forgot to tell Michael the wind was supposed to make things difficult.

Pro Pin

Michael Druhala also collected the Pro Pin and a Pro Shop Voucher.

Two NTPs and the Pro Pin in one day! Michael, you’re making the rest of us look bad. Please consider being slightly less accurate next week.

Raffle Winners

For those whose golf didn’t quite go according to plan, there was still the raffle. Thankfully, the wind couldn’t interfere with that. Although we’re sure it tried.

  • Kim Hall – $75 Voucher
  • Kevin Bartlett – $25 Voucher

Congratulations to both winners!

Important Notice – Saturday’s New White & Blue Tee Competition

This Saturday, 10 October, marks the first trial of our new White and Blue Marker competition format.

Before you pay for your round and competition fee, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE tell Tim which tee markers you wish to play from – WHITE or BLUE.

Your handicap will be adjusted to suit your nominated tee, and separate competitions will operate for each set of markers.

Now, this is extremely important. Not just for the smooth running of the competition, but for the wellbeing of one very important individual….TIM.

Tim has personally requested that everyone make their tee selection crystal clear before paying, so he doesn’t have to repeat himself 150 times throughout the morning.

Apparently, he’s trying to preserve his amazing singing voice for the weekend.

And as we all know, a happy Tim is a happy Pro Shop.

Nobody wants a grumpy Tim. Nobody needs a grumpy Tim. And quite frankly, we’re not prepared to deal with a grumpy Tim.

So please, do your part. Nominate your tee, pay your money, and let the man save those precious vocal cords.

KEEP TIM HAPPY. IT’S IN EVERYONE’S BEST INTERESTS.

Until Next Time…

Congratulations to all our winners, especially those who managed to overcome Wednesday’s perfectly calm, completely harmless, 35 km/h southerly breeze.

And to everyone else, don’t worry. There’s always next week.

Hopefully, the wind will drop to a more manageable 34 km/h.

Happy golfing, everyone!

Men’s Captain

Patrick

Oct Medal Results

Saturday Men’s Monthly Medal

What a Saturday! The October Monthly Medal delivered plenty of good scores, a few surprises, some very handy performances, andβ€”depending on who you askβ€”a golf course that appeared to have a personal vendetta against putting.

Congratulations to everyone who battled through the conditions and made it around. There were plenty of standout performances across the divisions, with some familiar names showing a bit of form and a few others putting their hands up for some serious bragging rights.

Winners with HC by Division

Division 1

Grant Treloar took out the Division 1 Net with a terrific 66 off a handicap of 8, finishing one shot clear of Sam Benny, who posted 67 off 10. In the Gross, Patrick Tregellas claimed the honours with a 79 off 9. A very tidy day’s work from the Division 1 crew.

Division 2

Graham Hopkins led the way in Division 2 Net with an excellent 70 off 19, edging Nigel Luxton on the countback/placing after Nigel also returned a 70 off 17. Brendon Willoughby claimed the Gross prize with 86 off 15. Plenty of solid golf in this division.

Division 3

And then there was Perce.

The much-loved Perc Dempsey rolled back the years to claim the Division 3 Net with a sensational 67 off 30, with Dave Callard only a shot behind on 68 off 24. Luke Hammond took out the Gross with 92 off 20.

Rundown

  • John McLoughlin (26) – 69
  • David Williams (25) – 70
  • Gerry Martin (19) – 70
  • David Von Itzstein (9) – 70
  • Luke Poile (24) – 71
  • David Harrod (26) – 71
  • Joseph Lehkyj (17) – 71
  • Michael McKay (17) – 71

NTPs

  • Luke Coe (23) – NTP, 2nd hole
  • Greg Morrison (18) – NTP, 2nd hole
  • Timothy Chivers (10) – NTP, 2nd hole
  • Colin Norton (23) – NTP, 7th hole
  • Gerry Martin (19) – NTP, 7th hole
  • Timothy Chivers (10) – NTP, 7th hole
  • Nick Davis (19) – NTP, 11th hole
  • Luke Poile (24) – NTP, 12th hole
  • Anthony Anketell (11) – NTP, 12th hole
  • Michael McKay (17) – NTP, 12th hole
  • Sam Benny (10) – NTP, 16th hole
  • John McLoughlin (26) – NTP, 16th hole
  • Paul Buckland (17) – NTP, 16th hole

Pro Pin & Raffle Winners

  • Paul Buckland – $72 Pro Shop Voucher
  • Charles Huff – $25 Raffle Voucher
  • Graham Hopkins – $50 Raffle Voucher
  • David Wallis – $75 Raffle Voucher

Perce Turns Back the Clock

A special mention has to go to one of the club’s most beloved characters, Perc Dempsey.

Perce has apparently been waiting since 1987 for another Monthly Medal victoryβ€”roughly the same era when colour TV was still something of a novelty or something but it’s been a long time between drinks. Today, however, the old champ decided enough was enough and put together a cracking 67 to clinch the C Grade Monthly Medal.

And not far behind him was John McLoughlin, just two shots away with a very handy 69 in the overall rundown.

There is, of course, some highly scientific speculation around the club that the absence of Brent “Pres” McLennan may have contributed to these extraordinary scoring performances. We wouldn’t want to start any rumours, but the evidence is… absolutely circumstantial.

Perce is showing some serious form this year and has his eyes firmly set on the Foursomes Championship in a few weeks. Hopefully that handicap doesn’t disappear too quickly, Perce. We might have to poach you for the Ambrose team before someone notices! Make sure to check your letter box on Monday, Garry Dowding will be sending you an invite to the 10:36am Ambrose Team.

Ryan Modini Finds the Eagle

A big shout-out to Ryan Modini, who snagged an eagle on the 6th today and earned himself a sleeve of Pro V1s.

Although, for a brief moment, we were expecting a sleeve of Super Soft Feel Srixons. Thankfully, someone corrected the prize before Ryan had to suffer that indignity.

No doubt Ryan, who has been in some pretty good form lately, knocked it up close and then chipped it straight in. Very classy stuff.

Well done, Ryan! We’re just not entirely sure what happened after that. Whatever magic you found on the 6th seemed to disappear somewhere around the turn and slide rapidly south from there!

The Pins… Seriously?

Now, a word about today’s pin placements.

I actually had to double-check the calendar to make sure it wasn’t Greenkeepers’ Revenge.

Somebody clearly woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, because those pins were absolutely diabolical. Combine that with strong winds and lightning-fast greens and you’ve got a putting experience that was less golf and more survival exercise.

In far too many cases, you finally got the ball heading towards the hole, only to watch it roll straight past, keep going, and eventually disappear off the other side of the green.

It was the sort of day where a three-putt felt like a perfectly respectable result.

Still, everyone battled through, the scores are in, the prizes have been handed out, and nobody threw a putter into the lake… at least not that we’ve heard.

Well played everyone, congratulations to all the winners, and we’ll see you out there next Saturday!

Make sure you book in for the upcoming Foursomes Championship on the 17th October.

Men’s Captain

Patrick

Saturday Comp Trial 10th Oct

NOTICE TO PLAYERS

SATURDAY MEN’S COMPETITION – NEW FORMAT TRIAL

Commencing Saturday 10 October 2026

From Saturday 10 October, the Saturday Men’s Competition will trial a new competition format giving players the choice of playing from either the WHITE or BLUE tee markers.

HOW IT WILL WORK

Before commencing your round, you MUST nominate which tee markers you will be playing from:

WHITE MARKERS

OR

BLUE MARKERS

Your handicap will be adjusted to suit your nominated tee markers.

There is no handicap restriction on which tees you choose.

Any handicap can play from either the White or Blue markers β€” you simply need to nominate your tee before starting.

TWO SEPARATE COMPETITIONS

Two competitions will be held on the day:

WHITE MARKER COMPETITION
Winner – $50 Voucher
Runner-up – $35 Voucher

BLUE MARKER COMPETITION
Winner – $50 Voucher
Runner-up – $35 Voucher

NEAREST THE PINS

All NTPs will be divided into White and Blue, meaning each tee competition will have its own NTP prizes.

PRO PIN

The Pro Pin will be played from a nominated position, with ALL players hitting from the same spot, regardless of whether they have nominated the White or Blue competition.

IMPORTANT

Nominate your tee BEFORE commencing your round.

Once nominated, play the competition from those tee markers using the adjusted handicap applicable to your chosen tee.

This is a trial format, so we encourage everyone to give it a go and provide feedback.

Choose your tees, play your game and enjoy the competition!

All Honor board events / Monthly Medals events will be played from the Blue Markers

Men’s Captain

Patrick

WED Men’s Results

Wednesday Stableford – 30 September 2026

Points Bonanza!

Another Wednesday done and dusted, and there were some very good scores on the board to see out September. Michael McKay led the way with 41 points, while Division 2 was a close affair with both the winner and runner-up finishing on 38.

Before we get into all the results, a big shout-out to Big Wayne Muir β€” or Little Wayne now! β€” who’s going under the knife this week.

Our thoughts are with you, Wayne. Take your time, put the feet up and make sure you rest and recover properly. Don’t worry about us β€” we’ve got it covered here! We look forward to seeing you back when you’re ready.

Winners

Division 1: Michael McKay (15) put together an excellent 41 points to take the win, with Kevin Bartlett (16) producing a very handy 39 points to finish runner-up.

Division 2: Jonathan Roberts (27) claimed the honours with 38 points, while Jon Chugg (25) also finished with 38 points to take runner-up.

Rundown

  • David Harrod (23) – 38
  • Chris Harding (23) – 38
  • Bronte Smith (16) – 37
  • Timothy Smart (45) – 36
  • Kim Thackeray (17) – 36
  • Terry Trevitt (25) – 36
  • Des Scott (19) – 35
  • John Krause (18) – 35
  • Graham Hopkins (17) – 35
  • Darren Hubery (17) – 35
  • Walter Fisk (30) – 35
  • Michael Druhala (19) – 35

NTPs

2nd: Darren Hubery & Bob McElveney
7th: James Cardoo & Keith Cooper
11th: Lindsay Smith
12th: Nigel Luxton & Jim Storey
16th: Ray Mills & Jim Macpherson

Pro Pin

Jim Macpherson – $79 Pro Shop Voucher

Raffle Winners

  • Ray Mills – $50 Voucher
  • Gary Roach – $25 Voucher
  • John Olsen – $25 Voucher
  • Terry Gosling – $25 Voucher

Please Check Those Scorecards!

A little housekeeping after Wednesday…

Please, please, please make sure when you’re filling in your playing partner’s card that the crosses you enter correspond with the written score on the scorecard.

If the computer tells you that you’ve finished with 34 points, but the actual signed card in your hand says 37 points, that should probably ring a few alarm bells that something has gone wrong SOMEWHERE?! πŸ˜‚

And Wednesday provided us with an absolute beauty.

One lucky player had a 5 written on the scorecard but managed to tick 1 in the crosses.

Now, I’m going to assume this was completely legitimate and they simply pulled out the driver, launched one off the tee, bounced it beautifully over the gravel bridge, watched it roll all the way up the fairway and then PLONK β€” straight into the hole for a hole-in-one! πŸ˜‚

If that’s what happened, congratulations β€” although I’m slightly disappointed nobody witnessed one of the greatest shots in Club Banora history!

Otherwise… we might have just ticked the wrong box.

So please take those extra few seconds to check the written scores against the crosses, make sure the total looks right and confirm everything is correct before pressing SAVE.

It’ll save a lot of head-scratching and detective work afterwards!

Thanks everyone, and we’ll see you next Wednesday.

Captain Patrick

SAT Men’s Results πŸ’°

🏌️ Saturday Stableford β€” Captain’s Log

Well, there weren’t exactly life forms crawling all over the course today, with just 65 players taking to the course. Apparently there was some sort of Grand Final being played somewhere… who knew? πŸ˜‚

Those who did make it out were rewarded with a beautiful day, and the course is currently in absolute tip-top condition. Full credit to Brendo and the boys for having it looking so good. It really is a pleasure to see the place presented in such great shape.

πŸ† Division 1 Winners

The ever-steady David Wallis (18) took out Division 1 with a very solid 40 points, continuing to show that steady golf gets the job done. David collected the $50 voucher, with Steven Warne (13) finishing runner-up on 39 points.

πŸ₯‡ Division 2 Winners

And then we had the dark horse!

John Maconachie (28) absolutely dominated Division 2 β€” and, for that matter, the entire field β€” with a cracking 42 points to take the win.

Twenty-five points on the back nine to come storming home with 42 points? That’s the sort of finish that gets the attention of the handicapping system! 😳

John takes home the $50 voucher and the proud owner of a new handicap losing 2 shots, with John Olsen (22) finishing runner-up on 39 points.

Well played, gents. Very impressive golf!

β›³ Rundown

  • Des Scott (22) – 38
  • Grant Treloar (9) – 38
  • Phil Coles (15) – 37
  • Bryan Penny (19) – 37
  • Nathan Simpson (15) – 36
  • Rick Culpitt (7) – 36
  • Terry Trevitt (28) – 36

🎯 NTPs

Some absolute darts being thrown at the pins today, with Perc Dempsey and Doug Kercher particularly handy around the greens.

  • Graham Cron – 2nd hole
  • Perc Dempsey – 2nd hole
  • Doug Kercher – 7th hole
  • Luke Coe – 7th hole
  • Patrick Tregellas – 11th hole
  • Steven Warne – 12th hole
  • Chris Harding – 12th hole
  • Perc Dempsey – 16th hole
  • Doug Kercher – 16th hole

🎟️ Raffle Winners

  • John Olsen – $25 Raffle Winner
  • Bryan Penny – $25 Raffle Winner
  • Michael McKay – $25 Raffle Winner
  • Gary Pettit – $25 Raffle Winner
  • Brian Springfield – $25 Raffle Winner

πŸ’° A Friendly Reminder

If your membership fees are getting close to being due, please make sure you get them sorted before October 1st.

After that, we’re looking at a mind-bending $700 per year β€” so getting it sorted before the increase might just be the best birdie you’ll make all week! πŸ˜‚

πŸ”§ A Few Things Still Happening

We still have a few matters pending with the Twin Towns Board regarding some minor decisions yet to be made around the course.

As for the course setup, we’re going to let things play as they are for the next month. After that, we’ll reassess the 1st and 10th holes and make any appropriate index changes based on the scores coming back from the competitions.

For now, though, the course is in fantastic nick, the scores are rolling in and there’s plenty happening on and off the course.

Thanks to everyone who played today β€” and congratulations to all our winners!

And to those who stayed home to watch the footy…

You missed a beauty! πŸ˜‚πŸŒοΈ

Men’s Captain

Patrick

WED Men’s Results

πŸ† Wednesday Stableford Wrap-Up

What a cracking day of Stableford golf, with plenty of big scores, plenty of balls handed out and a few familiar names finding their way onto the winner’s list!

πŸ₯‡ Winners – Division 1

Kevin Bartlett (16) – 40 points took out Division 1 with an excellent 40-point haul, earning the $50 voucher and the honour of putting his name at the top of the division.

Mark Kenny (15) – 38 points followed closely behind to claim the runner-up spot and a $35 voucher.

πŸ† Winners – Division 2

Allan Corke (32) – 40 points produced the winning score in Division 2, taking the $50 voucher after a very handy 40 points.

Michael Druhala (19) – 39 points was right behind him with 39 points, collecting the $35 runner-up voucher.

β›³ Rundown

  • Nigel Luxton (15) – 38
  • Brent McLennan (26) – 37
  • David Kammer (25) – 37
  • Jim Storey (23) – 37
  • Phil Coles (13) – 37
  • John Faust (12) – 37
  • John Olsen (20) – 37
  • Daniel Minogue (25) – 36
  • Steven Warne (11) – 36
  • Rodney Jackson (28) – 36
  • Vince Robshaw (25) – 36
  • Rick Downes (21) – 36
  • Maxwell Jessop (22) – 36
  • Mark Jessop (18) – 36

🎯 NTPs

  • Kim Thackeray – 2nd hole
  • Warwick Self – 2nd hole
  • Bill Mann – 7th hole
  • Wayne Stone – 7th hole
  • Jim Macpherson – 11th hole
  • Mark Jessop – 12th hole
  • Terry Baker – 12th hole
  • Graham Cron – 16th hole
  • Michael Druhala – 16th hole

πŸ“Œ Pro Pin Winner

  • Terry Baker – $72 Pro Shop Voucher

🎟️ Raffle Winners

  • Perc Dempsey – $25 Raffle Winner
  • Walter Fisk – $25 Raffle Winner
  • Kevin Bartlett – $25 Raffle Winner

And speaking of Kevie…

THE MIGHTY LEFT-HANDER KEVIE BARTLETT IS BACK IN THE WINNERS CIRCLE! πŸ»πŸ†

How good is golf, huh? One minute you’re hunting for your golf ball, the next you’re collecting a voucher, a raffle prize and the bragging rights! Kevie clearly decided Wednesday was a good day to remind everyone that the big fella can still play. πŸ˜‚

Congratulations to all our winners and rundown recipients β€” another great day out on the course!

Men’s Captain

Patrick

Jarod Lyle -Record! πŸ’›

Record breaking funds raised! Well Done to everyone!

What an absolutely amazing day for Jarrod Lyle Day! πŸ’›

It was fantastic to see so many yellow shirts around the club and so many members making the effort to get behind such a special day. The atmosphere was brilliant, and there was a real sense of community from the moment everyone arrived.

And what a result! We raised a record-breaking $964 through the raffle and the incredibly generous donations from our Men and Ladies members. That’s a fantastic achievement and a wonderful way to honour Jarrod and continue to celebrate his legacy.

The course was in pristine condition, with some fun pin placements adding an extra challenge to the day. Full credit to Brando and the boys for presenting the course so well.

A massive shoutout to Galileo’s Pizza for supplying the pizzas after the round. As always, they were absolutely fantastic β€” you just can’t beat them! Thanks so much to Brad and Steve for getting that organised.

A huge thank you also goes to Twin Towns and Twinnies Gives for sponsoring the winners’ $50 vouchers. Your generosity and support are very much appreciated.

And a special thank you to all the ladies who joined our competition today. Being a Medley made it fantastic to see everyone getting involved and enjoying the day together.

It was also great to see Shane Vanderlight back out on the course and getting himself off the lounge despite that troublesome knee injury! There are a few theories floating around about the cause β€” some say it might be overuse of the golf simulator, while others reckon the whipper snipper might have had something to do with it! πŸ˜‚ Either way, it was great to see you back out there, Shane.

Winners with HC β€” 1 Division

The winning combination of Nathan Simpson, Liam Henzell, David Williams and John Tannahill put together an excellent net total of 56.250, with each playing off an HC of 9.75.

Close behind were Patrick Tregellas, Brendon Marshall, Wayne Muir and David Killion, who finished on 56.620, with each playing off an HC of 6.38. Congratulations to all eight players on a terrific result.

Rundown

  • Nathan Simpson (9.75) β€” 56.250
  • Liam Henzell (9.75) β€” 56.250
  • David Williams (9.75) β€” 56.250
  • John Tannahill (9.75) β€” 56.250
  • Patrick Tregellas (6.38) β€” 56.620
  • Brendon Marshall (6.38) β€” 56.620
  • Wayne Muir (6.38) β€” 56.620
  • David Killion (6.38) β€” 56.620
  • Ryan Modini (6.25) β€” 57.750
  • Mitch Taylor (6.25) β€” 57.750
  • Wade Elphick (6.25) β€” 57.750
  • Doug Kercher (6.25) β€” 57.750
  • Jack Malone (8.13) β€” 57.870
  • Cem Okan (8.13) β€” 57.870
  • Anthony Brown (8.13) β€” 57.870
  • Ray Mills (8.13) β€” 57.870
  • Paul Quinlin (9) β€” 58.000
  • Darren Hubery (9) β€” 58.000
  • Kevin Bartlett (9) β€” 58.000
  • Patrick Ganet (9) β€” 58.000

NTPs

  • Gary Pettit β€” Hole 2 – Won a Golf Towel
  • Stephen Caine β€” Hole 2 – Won a Golf Towel
  • Steven Warne β€” Hole 2 – Won a Golf Towel
  • Graham Cron β€” Hole 2 – Won a Golf Towel
  • John Cusack β€” Hole 7 – Pair of Socks
  • Ken Mount β€” Hole 7 – Pair of Socks
  • John Edwards β€” Hole 7 – Pair of Socks
  • Martin Dobney β€” Hole 7 – Pair of Socks
  • David Von Itzstein β€” Hole 12 – 2 Balls
  • Kenneth Davey β€” Hole 12 – 2 Balls
  • Paul Dickison β€” Hole 12 – 2 Balls
  • Clint Dunn β€” Hole 12 – 2 Balls
  • David Harrod β€” Hole 16 – Sleeve of Pro V’s
  • David Wallis β€” Hole 16 – Sleeve of Pro V’s
  • Kim Hall β€” Hole 16 – Sleeve of Pro V’s
  • Bryan Penny β€” Hole 16 – Sleeve of Pro V’s
  • Nathan Simpson β€” Hole 11 – 2 Balls
  • Liam Henzell β€” Hole 11 – 2 Balls
  • David Williams β€” Hole 11 – 2 Balls
  • John Tannahill β€” Hole 11 – 2 Balls

Pro Pin and Raffle Winners

  • John Cusack β€” $100 Pro Shop Voucher
  • Bryan Penny β€” $25 Raffle Winner
  • Ryan Modini β€” $50 Raffle Winner
  • John Tannahill β€” $50 Raffle Winner
  • Gary Pettit β€” $50 Raffle Winner
  • John Edwards β€” $25 Raffle Winner
  • Darren Hubery β€” $125 Raffle Winner ….. again…..

NARGA Winners

A big congratulations to our NARGA winners β€” Brent Mclennan, Perce Dempsey, Walter Fisk and John Mcloughlin β€” who all took home a well-deserved stubbie cooler.

A Bittersweet Goodbye to the Old Layout

I hope everyone enjoyed what could be their last tee-off from the 1st and 10th on the current layout.

It was certainly a little sad for a lot of us who have loved having the only true par 5 on the course sitting there as part of the challenge. It’s a hole that has given us plenty of great memories over the years, and it will definitely be missed.

Now we look forward to the next chapter. Let’s hope the new par 4 proves to be a real challenge and continues to hold its place as Index 1 and 2.

All in all, what a way to celebrate Jarrod Lyle Day β€” great golf, plenty of yellow shirts, fantastic food, incredible generosity and, most importantly, a whole lot of people coming together for a great cause.

Thank you to everyone who played, donated, bought raffle tickets, wore yellow, supported our sponsors and helped make Jarrod Lyle Day such a memorable day. πŸ’›

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Men’s Captain

Patrick

Jarod Lyle Day – Free

πŸ’› JARROD LYLE FREE AMBROSE DAY – STILL SPOTS AVAILABLE! πŸ’›

Saturday 19 September is our Jarrod Lyle Free Day at Club Banora Golf – and there are still spots available!

If you haven’t put your name down yet, what are you waiting for?

We’re playing a 4-Person Ambrose Medley with an 8:00am shotgun start, and best of all, the day is completely FREE for Club Banora members!

It’s all about getting together, having some fun and supporting the spirit of β€œDo It For Jarrod.”

β›³ WHAT’S HAPPENING?

πŸ’› FREE golf for Club Banora members
🏌️ 4-Person Ambrose Medley
⏰ 8:00am shotgun start
πŸ• Pizza after the round
🍻 Drinks and light refreshments after golf
🎟️ Raffles on the day
πŸ’° Gold coin donation before play
πŸ’› Wear YELLOW or something bright!

You don’t need to be playing your best golf β€” it’s Ambrose! Grab a few mates, put a team together and come out for what should be a fantastic social day.

And really… free golf, drinks and pizza afterwards? We’re making it pretty difficult to come up with an excuse not to play!

There are STILL SLOTS AVAILABLE, so get your name on the timesheet before they’re gone.

Come along, wear some yellow, enjoy a great day with your fellow members and help us Do It For Jarrod! πŸ’›

Saturday 19 September – 8:00am shotgun start.

GET YOUR NAME DOWN AND WE’LL SEE YOU THERE! β›³πŸ•πŸ»

Men’s Captain

Patrick

Wed Men’s Results

Wednesday Stableford – 16 September 2026

Another Wednesday done and dusted, with some very respectable scores on the board and plenty of competition across both divisions. Phil Coles led the way with an excellent 39 points, while Michael Byrne took care of business in Division 2 with 37.

Congratulations to all our winners, placegetters and prize recipients.

Winners

Division 1: Phil Coles (13) put together the best score of the day, finishing with an excellent 39 points to claim the win and the $50 voucher. John Krause (18) wasn’t far away, posting 37 points to take runner-up and the $35 voucher.

Division 2: Michael Byrne (19) got the job done with a strong 37 points, collecting the $50 winner’s voucher. Warwick Self (20) finished just one behind with 36 points to secure runner-up and the $35 voucher.

Rundown

  • Michael McKay (15) – 37
  • Joseph Lehkyj (14) – 37
  • Vince Robshaw (24) – 36
  • Martin Dobney (20) – 35
  • Simon Woolley (16) – 35
  • Gary Roach (26) – 34
  • John Barringer (9) – 34
  • Peter McCray (13) – 34
  • Stuart Irving (18) – 34
  • Lindsay Smith (21) – 34

NTPs

2nd: Phil Coles & Alwyn Phillips
7th: Michael McKay & Michael Druhala
11th: Jared Brown
12th: Simon Woolley & Warwick Self
16th: Joseph Lehkyj & John Tannahill

Pro Pin

Michael McKay – $72 Pro Shop Voucher

A handy little return for getting it close!

Raffle Winners

  • Anthony Brown – $25 Voucher
  • Terry Gosling – $25 Voucher
  • Mark Kenny – $25 Voucher
  • Gary Roach – $25 Voucher

Thailand Bound! πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­β›³

A few of our members are heading over to Thailand for a two-week golf trip, and we’re sure everyone back home wishes them a fantastic time.

Two weeks of golf in Thailand sounds absolutely terrible… beautiful courses, warm weather, cold beers and no responsibilities. We’re sure you’ll somehow manage to suffer through it!

Enjoy the golf, enjoy Thailand and make plenty of memories. Just remember boys β€” what happens in Thailand stays in Thailand… unless someone gets photos!

And perhaps the most important bit of travel advice: try not to fall in love with a ladyboy on the first night. You’ve got two weeks β€” there’s no need to rush into anything! πŸ˜‚

Have an amazing trip, lads. Hopefully the golf is brilliant, the stories are even better, and most importantly, you all make it back safe and sound!

See You Next Wednesday

Congratulations again to everyone who picked up a prize. Thanks to everyone who came along and supported the competition, and we’ll see you all again next Wednesday.

Good golfing! β›³

Men’s Captain

Patrick