Sunny Skies & Solid Scores

After what feels like enough rain to qualify as a water-sports tournament, the sun finally decided to join us! It was glorious to see blue skies overhead, the fairways looking inviting and golfer’s balls actually running on the fair way rather than running for cover.

A huge thank you to the greens staff at Club Banora for presenting such a beautiful course for the 2026 Club Banora Golf Championship. The course was looking fantastic, and clearly all that hard work behind the scenes is paying off. Great job, team!

🏆 Winners by Division

Division 1

Aaron Garland produced a terrific nett 68 off a handicap of 6, taking the Division 1 honours and the $50 voucher. David Killion followed with a solid 70 off 8, claiming the runner-up spot and a $35 voucher. 🏌️‍♂️ The Temu Putter Has Arrived!

A special mention has to go to Michael Kemp, who appears to have discovered the secret to golf: buying a putter from Temu! 😂

Armed with his new bargain-basement weapon, Michael promptly went out and made four birdies. Four! At this rate, the greens staff may need to start checking whether the putter is actually legal or whether Temu accidentally sent him a tour prototype.

Whatever the price tag, the results speak for themselves. Four birdies with the new Temu wand — that’s one way to get your money’s worth! 🐦🐦🐦🐦

Division 2

John Tannahill took out Division 2 with an excellent 70 off a handicap of 29, earning the $50 voucher. Rick Downes was close behind with 71 off 24, securing the runner-up prize and a $35 voucher. Well played!

🎯 Rundown

• Ken Mount (16) – 70
• Brian Springfield (10) – 71
• Mark Stockwell (19) – 71
• Tony Waller (22) – 71
• Michael Kemp (6) – 71
• Bryan Penny (20) – 71
• James Wood (25) – 72
• Ryan Modini (8) – 72
• Peter Lindeblad (20) – 72

📍 NTPs

• Steve Wilkinson – Hole 2
• John Faust – Hole 2
• Charles Paton – Hole 7
• Tony Waller – Hole 7
• Philip Harris – Hole 11
• David Killion – Hole 12
• Chris Harding – Hole 12
• Patrick Ganet – Hole 16
• Rick Downes – Hole 16

🏌️ Pro Pin

• Charles Paton – $80 Pro Shop Voucher

🎟️ Raffle Winners

• Wayne Muir – $25 Voucher
• Rick Downes – $25 Voucher
• Brian Springfield – $25 Voucher
• David Wallis – $75 Voucher

Congratulations to all the winners and everyone who got out there and battled it out for round 2, With the sunshine finally making an appearance. It was good to see preferred lies off and the course slowly bouncing back. Next week, players will have the option to either continue in the Championship or opt out and play the single Stableford competition.

Bring on more sunshine, more birdies and, hopefully, fewer three-putts! ☀️🏌️‍♂️

Men’s Captain

Patrick

Wednesday Stableford – 5 August 2026

Another Wednesday competition is in the books, with some very solid scoring across both divisions. Mark Jessop produced the standout number of the day with an excellent 41 points, while Wayne Stone wasn’t far behind on 40. Division 1 was a much tighter affair, with Cem Okan and Peter Mitchell both finishing on 38 points.

There was plenty of action further down the leaderboard too, with four players recording 38 points in the rundown and a good spread of names collecting the NTPs, Pro Pin and raffle prizes.

Division 1 Winners

Cem Okan (13) claimed Division 1 with 38 points, taking home the $50 winner’s voucher. Peter Mitchell (14) also finished on 38 points to secure runner-up and the $35 voucher.

Division 2 Winners

Mark Jessop (21) was the star performer with a terrific 41 points, earning the $50 winner’s voucher. Wayne Stone (19) was right on his heels with an excellent 40 points, collecting the $35 runner-up voucher.

Rundown

• Keith Cooper (21) – 38
• Denis Crowe (20) – 38
• Kyle Harrison (13) – 38
• Steve Wilkinson (17) – 38
• Jim Storey (23) – 37
• Mark Kenny (12) – 37
• Shane Vanderlight (9) – 37
• Michael McKay (15) – 35
• Kevin Tooley (15) – 35
• John Faust (12) – 35

NTPs

• Hole 2 – Michael McKay – 2 Balls
• Hole 2 – Stuart Irving – 2 Balls
• Hole 7 – Peter Mitchell – 2 Balls
• Hole 7 – Perc Dempsey – 2 Balls
• Hole 11 – Bill Mann – 2 Balls
• Hole 12 – Cem Okan – 2 Balls
• Hole 12 – Keith Cooper – 2 Balls
• Hole 16 – Bronte Smith – 2 Balls
• Hole 16 – Denis Crowe – 2 Balls

Pro Pin

• Perc Dempsey – $83 Pro Shop Voucher

Raffle Winners

• Walter Fisk – $25 Voucher
• Alexander Kwok – $25 Voucher
• Nigel Luxton – $25 Voucher
• Ken Mount – $25 Voucher
• Greg Morrison – $25 Voucher

Congratulations to all our winners and prize recipients, and thanks to everyone who took part. With 41 points winning Division 2 and 38 needed just to get to the top of Division 1, there was certainly no shortage of good golf out there!

Loving the sunshine!

Men’s Captain

Patrick

🏌️ Monthly Medal Results

Another day, another “coincidence”…

Funny how the early starters once again managed to jag the best of the conditions. By the time the later groups teed off the breeze had arrived, the greens had firmed up and excuses were being handed out free of charge. Strange how that keeps happening… 😂

Congratulations to all of our winners and prize recipients.

Division 1 Winners

Patrick Hayes (10) claimed the Division 1 Monthly Medal with a terrific 2 under nett (69), while Michael Kemp (7) finished just one shot back on 1 under nett (70). Charles Paton (2) produced the day’s best gross score in the division to take the Gross prize with 4 over (75).

Division 2 Winners

Division 2 produced the standout scoring of the day with Mitch Taylor (19) firing an outstanding 7 under nett (64) to comfortably claim the Monthly Medal. Not far behind was Charlie Huff (14), who’s excellent 6 under nett (65) would have won most competitions. Both players put together superb rounds and were richly rewarded for their efforts. Michael McKay (18) collected the Gross prize with 14 over (85). – Welcome to A Grade Mitch, you just lost 7 shots off the old handicap

Division 3 Winners

Rick Downes (25) took out Division 3 with an impressive 3 under nett (68), edging Tony Waller 22 who finished on 1 under nett (70). Francis Watego (20) secured the Gross honours with 23 over (94).

Ball Rundown – 73 all in

• Phil Coles (18)
• John Faust (14)
• Mark James (14)
• Chris Harding (25)
• Brian Springfield (11)
• Wayne Muir (24)
• Aaron Garland (6)
• Rex Vowles (18)
• Steve Salter (24)
• Jim Storey (25)

Nearest the Pins

• Hole 2 – Ryan Modini, Charlie Huff
• Hole 4 – Rick Downes
• Hole 7 – Ryan Modini, Jim Storey, Kevin Bartlett
• Hole 11 – Will Salter
• Hole 12 – Phil Cook, Patrick Hayes
• Hole 16 – Ray Mills, Darren Hubery, Graham Cron

Pro Pin & Raffle Winners

• Ray Mills – $71 Pro Shop Voucher
• Darren Hubery – $125 Raffle Voucher
• Walter Fisk – $25 Raffle Voucher
• John McLoughlin – $25 Raffle Voucher
• Michael McKay – $25 Raffle Voucher

Finally, best of luck to all of our pennant teams heading away tomorrow to contest the Eisenhower Cup. Play well, enjoy the day and bring the silverware home! 🏆

Men’s Captain

Patrick

🏆 Wednesday Stableford Results

A Great Day on the Course

🥇 Division 1 Winners

Bronte Smith (18) produced the best score of the day in Division 1 with an outstanding 42 points to claim the winner’s voucher. Peter Mitchell (15) followed closely with 41 points to secure the runner-up prize after another impressive performance.

🥇 Division 2 Winners

Brian Britton (31) topped Division 2 with a winning score of 41 points, earning the winner’s voucher. Terry Gosling (31) finished runner-up with 39 points after a solid round.

🎯 Ball Rundown

• John McLoughlin (23) – 37
• Kenneth Davey (25) – 35
• John Krause (17) – 35
• Bill Mann (16) – 34
• Peter McCray (14) – 34
• Alexander Kwok (33) – 34
• Patrick Hayes (8) – 34
• Jeffrey Trichter (19) – 34
• John Edwards (23) – 33
• Aaron Garland (5) – 33
• Jonathan Roberts (28) – 33
• David Von Itzstein (7) – 33
• Michael McKay (16) – 33
• Robert Hedger (42) – 33
• Phil Coles (16) – 33

📍 Nearest the Pin

• Hole 2 – Graham Hopkins
• Hole 2 – Jim Macpherson
• Hole 7 – Kim Thackeray
• Hole 7 – Steve Salter
• Hole 11 – Phil Coles
• Hole 12 – Nick Davis
• Hole 12 – Jim Macpherson
• Hole 16 – Cem Okan
• Hole 16 – John McLoughlin

🎁 Pro Pin and Raffle Winners

• Terry Baker – $78 Pro Shop Voucher
• John Edwards – $50 Voucher
• Peter Edwards – $50 Voucher
• Perc Dempsey – $25 Voucher

Men’s Captain

Patrick

So Good to be back out there 🙂

Another fantastic day at Club Banora with some impressive scoring leading the way. Congratulations to everyone who picked up a prize and thanks to all who came along for a great day on the course. It was great to be back out there and the course slowly bouncing back. A big thank you to Brendon and the boys for getting the course back to a playable state and let’s hope the sun keeps shining all week.

🏆 Winners

Overall Division

David Killion (9) produced a superb performance to finish on 42 points, comfortably taking the top prize. Garry Dowding (0) claimed the runner-up spot with a solid 37 points.

🎯 Ball Rundown

• Graham McKenzie (21) – 36
• Peter Lindeblad (20) – 35
• Gerry Martin (18) – 35
• Patrick Tregellas (8) – 35
• Michael Kemp (7) – 35
• Wayne Muir – 35

🏌️ Match Play Semi-Final Report

What a spectacle! Brent McLennan has booked his place in the 2026 Club Banora Match Play Championship Final, defeating Simon Gates in the last of the semi-finals.

The golf was impressive, but the real story was Brent’s heroic commitment to fashion. In a majestic showing, Brent conquered all 18 holes wearing long pants—a gargantuan effort that will surely go down as one of the greatest endurance feats ever witnessed at Club Banora. Historians are already dusting off the record books.

Brent now marches into the final where he’ll take on Jared Brown, with the 2026 Club Banora Match Play Championship on the line. Best of luck to both players!

🔥 Shoutout of the Day

A massive congratulations to Dave Killion, who absolutely blitzed the field with a brilliant 42-point performance. Dave attacked the course from the opening hole, played with confidence, and left the rest of the field wondering what had just happened. A dominant display and a well-deserved winner! Probably not the smartest move Dave before the champs. I hope you don’t lose too many shots off your handicap.

📅 Looking Ahead

Mark it in the diary—Saturday, 1 August is the start of the 2026 Club Banora Championship.

It’s time to strap yourself in for four glorious rounds of stroke as players battle it out for the club’s biggest title of the year. Good luck to everyone competing, and may your drives be long, your putts be true, and your scorecards kind! 🏆⛳

Men’s Captain

Patrick

🏌️ 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:

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

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