Author: Patrick Tregellas

Ambrose Event Cancelled 25th July

Saturday’s Medley Ambrose Fun Day Cancelled

Unfortunately, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this Saturday’s Medley Ambrose Fun Day.

After consulting with our grounds staff and assessing the course conditions, it is clear that the course has not recovered as quickly as we had hoped following the recent weather events. While the surface may appear to be improving, the ground remains extremely wet underneath. As a result, there is no possibility of allowing golf carts or mobility scooters onto the course this week, and several holes are still too wet to be safely and fairly played.

The safety of our members and the protection of the golf course must come first. We appreciate everyone’s understanding as we continue to work through the challenging conditions.

The good news is that the Medley Ambrose Fun Day will be rescheduled for later in the year, and we look forward to hosting the event when the course is back to its best.

This Saturday’s Competition

Instead of the Ambrose, we will be holding a Medley Single Stableford competition.

  • Walkers only – no golf carts or mobility scooters permitted.
  • Limited tee times available from 7:30 am to 9:30 am.

Thank you for your patience and ongoing support. We know many members were looking forward to the Ambrose, and we’re just as eager to run it when conditions allow. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us protect the course so it can recover as quickly as possible. Please check the blogs regularly for all course info and competition updates.

Men’s Captain

Patrick Tregellas

Men’s S/Stab Results 15/7

🏌️ Wednesday Stableford Wrap-Up

Another enjoyable day on the course saw some impressive scoring despite the winter conditions. Division 2 produced the round of the day, while a host of players collected golf balls in the rundown and plenty of extra prizes were handed out around the course. Congratulations to all of our winners!

Division 1 Winners

David Von Itzstein (8) claimed Division 1 honours with an excellent 39 points, earning the $50 Voucher. Darren Hubery (18) finished runner-up after a solid 37-point round to collect the $35 Voucher.

Division 2 Winners

Terry Gosling (32) produced the best score of the day with a superb 41 points to take the Division 2 title and the $50 Voucher. Brent McLennan (27) was runner-up with an impressive 39 points, earning the $35 Voucher.

Ball Rundown

  • Jonathan Roberts (28) – 36
  • Graham Hopkins (17) – 36
  • Peter Mitchell (16) – 35
  • Kenneth Davey (25) – 35
  • Colin Norton (21) – 35
  • Alwyn Phillips (20) – 35
  • Tony Blair (11) – 34
  • Lindsay Smith (21) – 34
  • Warwick Self (22) – 34
  • Rick Downes (22) – 34

Nearest to the Pins

  • 2nd Hole: Bryan Penny, Alwyn Phillips
  • 7th Hole: Darren Hubery, Martin Dobney
  • 11th Hole: Kevin Bartlett
  • 12th Hole: Graham Hopkins, Ross Telfer
  • 16th Hole: Steve Wilkinson, Steve Archdeacon

Pro Pin

  • Martin Dobney – $80 Pro Shop Voucher

Raffle Winners

  • Terry Gosling – $25 Voucher
  • Bryan Penny – $25 Voucher
  • Martin Dobney – $25 Voucher
  • Walter Fisk – $25 Voucher
  • Mark Kenny – $25 Voucher

Banora Point Weather Prediction – Friday 17 July to Saturday 18 July 2026

According to the latest Bureau of Meteorology forecast:

DateForecastTemperature
Friday 17 JulyCloudy with frequent showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Fresh southerly winds (20–30 km/h). Rainfall 5–25 mm.14°C – 21°C
Saturday 18 JulyMostly cloudy with showers continuing and a slight chance of morning thunderstorms. Gusty southerly winds (25–35 km/h). Rainfall 3–20 mm.13°C – 22°C

The forecast suggests a wet weekend with persistent showers and breezy southerly winds. Players should be prepared for soft course conditions, waterproof gear, and the possibility of intermittent heavy showers.

We will try to advise ASAP on any course news, or carts off for the weekend. the outlook dosnt look promising but fingers crossed it blows over fast.

Mens Captain

Patrick

Men’s Saturday Results 11/7

Saturday Competition Wrap-Up

Congratulations to Our Winners

Another excellent day of competition with some terrific scores across both divisions. Congratulations to everyone who featured in the prizes.

Division 1

Mark James (14) claimed the Division 1 title with a superb 38 points, while Steven Warne (11) finished runner-up on 37 points.

Division 2

Division 2 was tightly contested, with Robert Sheppard (20) taking the winner’s voucher on 38 points, just ahead of John Tannahill (30), who also finished on 38 points to secure the runner-up prize.

Ball Rundown

  • Codey Rice (17) – 38
  • Greg Morrison (19) – 38
  • Vince Robshaw (31) – 38
  • Brian Springfield (11) – 37
  • Patrick Hayes (11) – 37
  • Dane Wilson (20) – 37
  • Patrick Tregellas (8) – 37
  • Michael McKay (18) – 37
  • Wayne Woodford (16) – 36
  • Michael Kemp (7) – 36
  • Simon Gates (17) – 36

Nearest to the Pins

  • Hole 2 – Luke Coe
  • Hole 2 – Charles Paton
  • Hole 7 – Michael McKay
  • Hole 7 – Dave Callard
  • Hole 11 – Ryan Modini
  • Hole 12 – Patrick Hayes
  • Hole 12 – Darren Hubery
  • Hole 16 – Robert Sheppard
  • Hole 16 – Edmore Mahleka

Pro Pin

  • Edmore Mahleka – $79 Pro Shop Voucher

Raffle Winners

  • Walter Fisk – $25 Voucher
  • Stephen Caine – $25 Voucher
  • Rick Downes – $25 Voucher
  • John McLoughlin – $25 Voucher

A Reminder About Pace of Play

We’re seeing an increasing number of groups, particularly in the morning field, falling well behind the group ahead. Please remember that it is the responsibility of the lowest marker in each group to help ensure the group maintains the correct pace of play. Your group should be right behind the group in front at all times. Moving forward a new Local rule will be introduced disqualifying the group, not just the lowest marker as per Men’s Golf Match Committee 11/7/26

When groups lose position early in the day, it creates a ripple effect that sees the afternoon field teeing off 30–50 minutes late, with the final groups not finishing until around 5:00 pm.

From now on, slow groups will receive a written warning for a first infringement. A second infringement will result in disqualification from the competition.

Please be considerate of your fellow members by keeping up with the group ahead, being ready to play, and embracing Ready Golf wherever possible.

Good Luck to Our Pennant Teams

Best of luck to all of our men’s pennant teams representing the club in the 2026 GNR Pennants this Sunday.

  • Team 1 and Team 3 will be travelling to Ocean Shores.
  • Team 2 heads to Coraki.
  • Team 4 will compete at Mullumbimby.

We wish everyone the very best. Play well, enjoy the day, represent the club with pride, and most importantly—have fun!

Don’t forget to book into our free members Ambrose day on the 26th July!!!!

Men’s Captain

Patrick

Men’s Wed Results

It was another enjoyable competition with plenty of impressive scoring and some excellent teamwork on display. Congratulations to everyone who featured in the prizes, with a tightly contested leaderboard and plenty of familiar faces collecting vouchers, ball rundowns and special prizes.

Winners

Jeffrey Trichter (20) and Ken Wood (28) combined superbly to take out the overall victory with an outstanding aggregate score of 71 points, earning the winners’ vouchers and balls.

Close behind in the runners-up position were Mark Jessop (21) and Maxwell Jessop (23), who finished on 70 points to secure the runner-up vouchers after another strong performance.

Rundown Winners

  • John McLoughlin (22) – 65
  • Brent McLennan (27) – 65
  • Michael Walsh (15) – 64
  • Josh Walsh (13) – 64
  • Steve Archdeacon (24) – 64
  • Brian Britton (31) – 64
  • Hayden Gilbank (33) – 64
  • Tony Waller (20) – 64
  • Patrick Hayes (9) – 63
  • Jonathan Roberts (29) – 63
  • Kyle Harrison (13) – 63
  • Aaron Garland (4) – 63
  • Paul Quinlin (21) – 63
  • Shane Vanderlight (9) – 63
  • John Krause (17) – 63
  • Stuart Irving (18) – 63

Nearest to the Pins

  • 2nd Hole – Liam Henzell & Timothy Pooley
  • 7th Hole – Luke Hammond & Wayne Stone
  • 11th Hole – Les Browning
  • 12th Hole – Liam Henzell & Jeffrey Trichter
  • 16th Hole – Patrick Hayes & Mark Jessop

Pro Pin

  • Patrick Hayes – $62 Pro Shop Voucher

Raffle Winners

  • Paul Quinlin – $50 Voucher
  • Ross Telfer – $25 Voucher
  • Walter Fisk – $25 Voucher
  • Perc Dempsey – $25 Voucher

Mens Captain

Patrick

PRESIDENT’s PRATTLE


IT SEEMS QUITE A WHILE SINCE I’VE DONE ONE OF THESE, SO THIS IS PROBABLY WAY OVERDUE.


I’M DOING THIS ONE TO BRING EVERYONE UP TO DATE WITH HAPPENINGS, PLANS AND SOME FRIENDLY REMINDERS.


 FINANCIALLY THE CLUB BANORA GOLF CLUB IS IN ITS STRONGEST POSITION SINCE THE EARLY 2000’S. THAT EXTENDS ACROSS VETS, LADIES AND MEN. TO THAT END YOU WILL SEE SOME UPCOMING EVENTS THAT WILL BE “FREE DAYS” FOR “MEMBERS ONLY”. WITH ADDED BONUSES SUCH AS EATS AND PRIZES. PLEASE SUPPORT THESE AS A LOT OF EFFORT GOES INTO SETTING THEM UP AND IT IS ONE OF THE FEW WAYS WE HAVE, TO PAY BACK, YOU THE MEMBERS FOR YOUR SUPPORT.


WE HAVE SUBMITTED A LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND THOUGHTS TO IMPROVE THE COURSE AND CONDITIONS GOING INTO THE FUTURE. OBVIOUSLY SOME OF THESE WILL BE EASY FIXES AND OTHERS WILL TAKE TIME IF APPROVED. THE EASY ONES SHOULD BE HAPPENING IN THE NEAR FUTURE AS YOU WILL SEE.


IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WHAT WE HAVE SUBMITTED AND WOULD LIKE TO ADD YOUR INPUT, CATCH UP WITH ONE OF THE COMMITTEE AND PUT YOUR THOUGHTS IN WRITING.


SOME OF THE ISSUES WE ARE DEALING WITH AT PRESENT.


 NEIGHBOURS DOWN THE 1 st /10 th FAIRWAY. BALLS INTO THEIR PROPERTY. SIMILAR TO THE ISSUES WE HAD WITH THE 5 th A FEW YEARS BACK. THIS IS CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED AND I’VE ASKED THAT WE BE KEPT IN THE LOOP BEFORE ANY FINAL DECISION IS MADE.


 WE HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF ISSUES OF LATE HAPPENING ON AND AROUND THE PRACTICE FAIRWAY. FROM VISITORS, NON MEMBERS AND ANOTHER INTERNAL CLUB THAT SOMETIMES USE THAT AREA. WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT NEW FIBRE OPTIC CABLING IS BEING INSTALLED FOR THE MAINTENANCE SHED AND WHEN COMPLETED CCTV CAMERAS WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE AREA AND AROUND THE CART SHEDS. ON COMPLETION THE GATES TO THE PRACTICE FAIRWAY AREA WILL BE LOCKED AT ALL TIMES AND CART SHED OWNERS WILL HAVE A GATE CODE. ALL OTHER ENTRY TO THAT AREA WILL BE VIA THE PRO SHOP. HOPEFULLY THIS WILL SOLVE A LOT OF THESE CURRENT ISSUES.


 ALONG THE PRACTICE LINES YOU WILL HAVE SEEN SOME NOTICES REGARDING USING THE COURSE PROPER AND GREENS AS A PRACTICE AREA PRIOR TO PLAYING. TO REITERATE “ THIS IS A NO, NO” AND ANY FUTURE BREACHES OF THIS RULE WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE DAYS EVENT.


 AS MENTIONED AT THE AGM, FAMILIARITY IS ONE DRAW BACK IN A SMALL CLUB, IN THAT EVERYONE ALMOST KNOWS EVERYONE ELSE AND THEREFORE FEEL THAT BOUNDARYS DO NOT APPLY WHEN SPEAKING TO OR ABOUT OTHER MEMBERS.


 THIS ATTITUDE HAS COME TO THE COMMITTEE’S ATTENTION RECENTLY WITH PARTICULAR CONCERN FOR OUR TWO MEMBERS WHO ARE ALSO PART OF THE COURSE MAINTENANCE STAFF.THESE MEN ARE FIRST AND FOREMOST MEMBERS OF CLUB BANORA GOLF CLUB AND MUST BE TREATED RESPECTFULLY AT ALL TIMES AS IS THE SITUATION WITH ALL OF OUR MEMBERS AND MATES. SUPPOSED GOOD NATURED RIBBING IS ALWAYS FUNNIER IN THE EYE OF THE DELIVERER THAN THE RECEIVER. SO, LETS STOP THIS UNNECESSARY BANTER AS IT IS BECOMING TOO PERSONAL AND EMBARASSING TO ALL.REMEMEMBER THEY ARE OUR MATES THAT ARE DOING A JOB AS THEY ARE TOLD TO DO AND DOING IT WELL. UNTOWARDS CONDUCT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND WILL BE TREATED HARSHLY.


PLEASE ENJOY WHAT IS A GREAT COURSE WITH GOOD COMPANY AND FANTASTIC CAMARADERIE.


BRENT McLENNAN (PRES)

July Medal 4/7/26

🏌️ Saturday Medal Wrap-Up

Another Great Day at the Club!

There was plenty happening with some excellent scores across all three divisions, plenty of ball rundown winners, nearest-the-pin sharpshooters and, as always, a few lucky raffle winners heading home with a little something extra. Congratulations to everyone who picked up a prize! Good to finally have carts on the course, Well done to Brendon and the boys for a well-prepared course.

Match Play – Congratulations to Jared Brown who defeated Will Salters in today’s one and only match play round. Jared Has made it to the final and will now wait to see who he plays in the 2026 Match Play Championship.

Division 1

Ryan Modini (7) claimed the Division 1 handicap honours with a superb 71, edging out Garry Dowding (+1) on 72. Patrick Tregellas (7) took out the Gross prize with an impressive 80.

Division 2

Ken Mount (17) produced the winning score of 70 to claim Division 2, with Simon Gates (17) just one shot behind on 71. Cem Okan (15) added the Gross prize after posting 87.

Division 3

Steve Salter (24) was the standout in Division 3 with a terrific 70, while David Williams (26) finished runner-up on 72. Darren Hubery (20) secured the Gross prize with 94.

Ball Rundown

  • Tony Waller (23) – 72
  • Wayne Muir (25) – 73
  • Anthony Anketell (11) – 73
  • Patrick Ganet (12) – 73
  • Brian Springfield (11) – 73
  • David Killion (9) – 74
  • Bryan Penny (18) – 74
  • David Von Itzstein (9) – 74
  • Walter Fisk (35) – 74
  • Graham McKenzie (21) – 74
  • Luke Coe (22) – 74

Nearest the Pins

  • Hole 2 – Michael Kemp, David Harrod
  • Hole 5 – Simon Woolley
  • Hole 7 – Paul Pochodyla, Phil Cook, Darren Hubery
  • Hole 11 – Cem Okan
  • Hole 12 – Mark Stockwell, Michael Kemp
  • Hole 16 – Patrick Ganet, Peter Lindeblad, Cem Okan

Pro Pin Winners

  • Paul Pochodyla – $50 On Card – Prize from 4/7/26
  • Michael Kemp – $38 Pro Shop Voucher

Raffle Winners

  • Wayne Muir – $25 Voucher
  • David Harrod – $75 Voucher
  • Steve Wilkinson – $75 Voucher

🎬 The Curious Case of the Mystery Pitching Wedge

There are moments in club history that deserve to be remembered.

This…may not be one of them.

Picture the scene.

A golfer arrives on the first tee, blissfully unaware that tucked neatly among the irons in the bag is a 15th club.

Not just any club.

A pitching wedge.

Not their pitching wedge.

Someone else’s.

Cue the dramatic music…

DUN… DUN… DUNNNNNN!

After a few holes, the dreaded words were spoken.

“Hang on… I’ve got too many clubs.”

Panic.

Confusion.

An emergency club count.

A thorough investigation worthy of a prime-time crime drama.

The mystery deepened when it became apparent that a certain member—whose identity shall remain protected by the Witness Protection Program (and because they still want friends)—had apparently left their pitching wedge in the innocent victim’s bag after the previous outing.

Or…did they?

Was it an innocent mistake?

A momentary lapse in concentration?

Or was this a carefully orchestrated attempt at psychological warfare designed to inflict a two-stroke penalty on an unsuspecting competitor?

The committee has no comment.

CSI Golf Club investigators were unable to recover fingerprints due to excessive sunscreen and pie grease.

Witnesses reported seeing “a bloke looking confused near the carts and clean shaven and wearing 2 pairs of socks,” but descriptions varied wildly.

The unnamed suspect has denied everything.

The unnamed victim maintains their innocence.

The pitching wedge remains silent.

The truth?

We may never know…

🎵 Dramatic music fades… until next Saturday. 🎵

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Men’s Captain

Patrick T

Men’s Wed Results

Midweek Stableford Delivers Some Outstanding Scores

After a welcome break in the weather, players returned to the course and produced some impressive scoring across both divisions. Conditions were ideal for scoring, with several competitors taking full advantage and plenty of players featuring in the ball rundown.

Division 1 Winners

Ryan Modini (HC 5) claimed Division 1 honours with an excellent 36 points, edging out Cem Okan (HC 13) on a countback after both players finished on the same score. Ryan’s consistent play throughout the round proved enough to secure the winner’s voucher, while Cem’s strong performance earned the runner-up prize.

Division 2 Winners

Division 2 belonged to Vince Robshaw (HC 30), who produced the score of the day with a fantastic 43 points. Wayne Muir (HC 23) also enjoyed a terrific outing, finishing runner-up with 41 points. Both players were well clear of the field after outstanding performances.

Ball Rundown

  • Terry Baker (26) – 38 pts
  • Walter Fisk (32) – 37 pts
  • Jon Chugg (25) – 36 pts
  • Graeme Johnson (21) – 36 pts
  • Alwyn Phillips (20) – 35 pts
  • Darren Hubery (18) – 35 pts
  • Kevin Tooley (15) – 35 pts
  • Terry Gosling (32) – 35 pts
  • Kevin Bartlett (13) – 35 pts
  • Paul Quinlin (21) – 35 pts
  • Rick Downes (22) – 35 pts
  • David Von Itzstein (7) – 34 pts
  • Robert Sheppard (17) – 34 pts
  • Kenneth Davey (25) – 34 pts
  • Kyle Harrison (13) – 34 pts
  • Brendan Otto (31) – 34 pts
  • Owen McCallum (21) – 34 pts

Nearest to the Pins

  • Graham Hopkins – Hole 2
  • Terry Trevitt – Hole 2
  • Kevin Bartlett – Hole 7
  • Lindsay Smith – Hole 7
  • Jared Brown – Hole 11
  • Sam Benny – Hole 12
  • Wayne Muir – Hole 12
  • Charles Paton – Hole 16
  • John McLoughlin – Hole 16

Pro Pin

  • Lindsay Smith – $81 Pro Shop Voucher

Raffle Winners

  • Maxwell Jessop – $75 Voucher
  • Ryan Modini – $50 Voucher

Mens Captain

Patrick

Match Play 2026

The following matches and tee times have been allocated below.

SATURDAY 27TH JUNE

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Ryan Modini Vs Simon Gates

Terry Foster Vs Jared Brown

This group will tee off at 7:24am

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Brent McLennan Vs Simon Woolley

10:24am

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Men’s Captain

Patrick

SAT MEN’s Results 20/6

🏌️ Saturday Stableford Wrap-Up

This Saturday’s competition wasn’t just about great scores and friendly rivalry—it was also another fantastic free golf day for all members, proudly supported by Men’s Golf. Following on from the successful free day held on Wednesday 17 June, it was great to see so many members taking advantage of the opportunity to enjoy a game, catch up with friends and be part of the club atmosphere.

The positive feedback from both days has been tremendous, and we’re pleased to announce that another free members’ day is planned for July. This time we’re looking to make it even bigger and better with a Shotgun Start Ambrose Medley Event, giving everyone a chance to team up, have some fun and enjoy a relaxed day on the course. We will be taking advantage of the generous support Twin Towns provides us with each year, which is the grant they give each member at the club each year. A big thank you to Twin Towns and also all the members who support the raffles and who also play in all our competitions. This Club is amazing with a tight knit member base. Thank you all.

And it doesn’t stop there—pizzas and drinks will be on us! 🍕🍻

Final details and dates are still being locked in, so keep an eye on the club blog and noticeboards as we get closer to the event. If the recent free days are anything to go by, this will be one you won’t want to miss.

A big thank you to everyone who has supported these member initiatives, and we look forward to seeing another great turnout in July!

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🏆 Division Winners

Division 1

Michael Kemp (8) produced the best score in Division 1 with an excellent 38 points to claim the winner’s voucher. Close behind was Simon Gates (18) with 37 points, securing the runner-up prize after a solid performance from start to finish.

Division 2

Darren Hubery (21) matched the day’s top score with 38 points to take out Division 2 honours. Chris Harding (25) wasn’t far away, finishing with 37 points and earning the runner-up voucher after a strong round.

🎯 Ball Rundown Winners

  • David Wallis (18) – 36
  • Bryan Penny (19) – 36
  • Wayne Muir (26) – 36
  • Ray Mills (8) – 36
  • Phil Coles (17) – 36
  • Nigel Luxton (16) – 35
  • Robert Sheppard (20) – 35
  • Charles Paton (2) – 34
  • Mark James (14) – 33
  • Nathan Smith (16) – 33
  • Ken Culpitt (21) – 33

🎯 Nearest the Pins

  • Hole 2 – Peter Lindeblad
  • Hole 2 — Ryan Modini
  • Hole 7 – David Williams
  • Hole 7 – Rick Culpitt
  • Hole 11 — Ryan Modini
  • Hole 12 – Wayne Stahlhut
  • Hole 12 – Wayne Muir
  • Hole 16 – Mark James
  • Hole 16 – Darren Hubery

💰 Pro Pin & Raffle Winners

  • Mark James – $100 On Twinnies Card – Pro Pin Winner
  • Terry Trevitt – $50 Voucher
  • Gary Pettit – $25 Voucher
  • Nick Davis – $75 Voucher

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⚔️ Match Play Corner – The Clash of the Century

Forget the major championships, the real sporting drama unfolded in the Match Play arena where two epic battles went right down to the wire.

In the first blockbuster, Jarrod Brown and Jim Storey traded blows all day in what spectators are already calling “The Clash of the Century.” Neither player could shake the other, with the match remaining on a knife edge until the final hole. When the dust settled, Jarrod stood tall, pinching the last hole to claim a thrilling 1-up victory and book his place in the next stage.

Not to be outdone, Ryan Modini and Jimmy Woods produced an equally dramatic showdown. With momentum swinging harder than a rusty gate in a cyclone, the match also came down to the 18th. Ryan held his nerve when it mattered most, winning the last hole and sealing a hard-fought 1-up triumph.

There were only two tickets available to the next round and only two players could claim them. Congratulations to Jarrod Brown and Ryan Modini for proudly carrying the A Grade flag into the next stage. The pressure now shifts to the remaining challengers who will be hoping these two leave some glory for everyone else! Things are about to get interesting, with the semifinals soon approaching.

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Just another reminder: The Men’s Pennant teams are meeting this Tuesday at Club Banora at 5:30pm – Please advise your team captain if you are unable to attend. We are also seeking at least 2 more reserves to fill in for any late minute player cancellations. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people and play at different courses for free. If this sounds like something you wish to be a part of, please email golfcommittee@twintowns.com.au

Have a great weekend and let that sun shine!

Men’s Captain

Patrick