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CommitteeDave HarrodLeave a comment

A wonderful Spring day for the first round of the Championships , 53 starters with rundown nett 72pts all in.

A grade winner Ray Mills (6) 72 nett. R/U Dave Vonitzstein (7) 72 nett on c/b.

B grade winner Max Jessop (22) 67nett. R/U Owen McCallum (22) 70 nett on c/b Lindsay Smith.

C grade winner Ken Wood (29) 68 nett. R/U Derryk Russell(34) 68 nett on c/b.

N.T.P.S.

2nd. Pat Hayes + John Bell + Tim Pooley.

7th. Tony Waller + Col Norton + Alex Kwok.

12th. Ray Mills + Keith Cooper + House.

16th. Dave Vonitzstein + John Bell + Brent McLennan.

Raffles. $75 Dave Harrod. $25 Wane Muir + Stephen Caine + Ray Mills.

Well done to all winners, good golfing and mental health and we will do it all again next Monday.

Cheers Capt. Dave. (red o`clock)

New Local Rule E-11

Committee, Competition News, Course Status, Pro Shop, ResultsPatrick TregellasLeave a comment

⛳ New Local Rule — Holes 5 & 14

A Simple Change to Keep the Game Fair

There’s a new Local Rule to be aware of at Club Banora, and it applies specifically to the timber netting post positioned to the front left of the 5th and 14th tees.

The new rule is Local Rule E-11, and while it is very simple, it’s important that everyone understands exactly what happens if your ball comes into contact with the netting post.

🏌️ What Is Local Rule E-11?

Any ball that comes into contact with the timber netting post to the front left of tee #5 or tee #14 will require the shot to be replayed — with NO penalty.

In other words:

🎯 Hit the post = Replay the shot, no penalty!

There is no penalty stroke and no need to play the ball from where it finishes.

Simply replay the shot from the original location.

🤔 Why Is This Rule Needed?

The timber netting post is there for a practical reason, but it can create an unusual situation when a golf ball strikes it.

A ball hitting the post can produce an unpredictable result, potentially giving the player a significant advantage or disadvantage that has little to do with the quality of the golf shot itself.

Local Rule E-11 provides a straightforward and fair solution.

Rather than trying to determine what happened to the ball after the contact, the rule simply says:

Contact with the post = replay the shot.

And importantly, there is no penalty for doing so.

📍 Where Does the Rule Apply?

The rule applies to the timber netting post located:

  • To the front left of tee #5
  • To the front left of tee #14

It is specifically the timber netting post that triggers the rule.

So, if your ball comes into contact with that post, remember that Local Rule E-11 applies.

⚠️ What Should You Do?

If your ball strikes the timber netting post:

  1. Stop play on that ball.
  2. Confirm that the ball has contacted the relevant timber netting post.
  3. Return to the original location of the shot.
  4. Replay the shot.
  5. No penalty stroke is added.

It’s as simple as that.

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📢 THE NOTICE BOARD HAS RISEN! 🏌️‍♂️

A Historic Day at the Club!

Stop the presses, cancel the emergency meeting and alert the clubhouse bar…

THE GOLF NOTICE BOARD IS BACK! 🎉

After what can only be described as an extended period of administrative maintenance — or, for those of us who prefer the truth, it fell over and nobody could be bothered putting it back — the legendary notice board has finally been re-erected and put back into service!

Yes, folks, it is standing.

It is upright.

It has notices on it.

We can hardly contain ourselves.

📌 A New Era Begins

The newly re-erected board is ready to carry the weight of important golfing information once again.

Please use it responsibly.

Pin things up.

Read things.

Remove things when they’re no longer relevant.

🎉 Welcome Back, Old Friend!

So let’s take a moment to appreciate this magnificent achievement in club infrastructure.

The notice board is standing proud once again, ready to inform.

📢 THE BOARD IS BACK!

Long may it stand.

And if anyone sees it starting to lean…

KEEP WALKING. 😂⛳🍻

Happy Golfing

Men’s Captain

Patrick

Ladies Golf Results – Jarrod Lyle Charity Single Stableford – 3rd September.

Committee, ResultsPauline RyanLeave a comment

The skies were blue, clouds were white and it blew a gale from the north west today for our Jarrod Lyle Fund raiser . The ladies were turned out in yellow brightening up the course and playing some great golf today. Plenty of run on the course and fast running greens suited quite a lot of our members with some of the best scores we’ve seen this year.

Our ladies raised $200 for the Jarrod Lyle Foundation, thanks so much for your generosity. Peggy Williams was the winner of the “ lolly bottle count “ with 83 being the correct number. Happy lolly eating Peggy !!

We dont have Eagles everyday on our course, especially not on the first hole but today Alison Blair put the third shot in the hole. Congratulations Alison and coming your way is an Eagles Badge and 6 balls at Presentation next week.

We welcomed back two members today, Thelma Roffy and back from England, Katherine Colsell who had a magic round scoring 44 points.

Runner up was Denise F Culpitt with a great 42 points. Well done ladies.

Rundown went to the following players : Lisa Smith 41 pts, Diane Hughes 40 pts, Alison Blair 40 pts, Christine Waghorn 37 pts, Mary Swanson 37 pts, Peggy Williams 37 pts, Maren Cooper 36 pts, Helen Evans 36 pts.

NTP – 7th Div 1 Alison Blair, Div 2 Kathryn Colsell.

16th Div 1 Pauline Ryan, Div 2 Mary Swanson

Pro Pin Winner – Liz Edwards $ 23.

Raffle winners – Liz Edwards (2) $30; Coral Rasmussen $15:

Denise F Culpitt $10 and June McFadden $10.

Was a great day for golf, hope everyone enjoyed the run ( and the wind assistance).
Next week our Gold Medal Playoff for winners of medals during the year, good luck to everyone, playing a stroke round .

The rest of the field will play a single stableford.

Have a good week, Pauline R.

J.LYLE Free day 19th September

Committee, Competition NewsPatrick TregellasLeave a comment

💛 DO IT FOR JAROD LYLE – 4 PERSON AMBROSE MEDLEY 💛

Saturday, 19th September | 8:00am Shotgun Start

Get the yellow shirts out, find something bright and cheerful, and prepare your best “that was definitely the shot we were taking” excuse — it’s time for our Do It For Jarrod Lyle 4 Person Ambrose Medley! ⛳😂

This is a FREE DAY FOR MEMBERS ONLY, with an 8:00am shotgun start, plenty of prizes up for grabs and, most importantly, a chance for us all to get behind a fantastic cause.

After the golf, we’ll be enjoying pizzas from Galileo’s Pizza 🍕 and some light refreshments — because nothing helps you forget the four-footer you missed quite like beer & pizza!

💛 LET’S BREAK OUR FUNDRAISING RECORD!

This year, we’d love to smash our previous fundraising record for Jarod Lyle’s charity.

All proceeds from the raffle will be donated, and the more money we raise, the better — because our club also goes into the draw for the chance to WIN A GOLF CART! 🏌️‍♂️🚗

We’d also love everyone to throw in a gold coin donation before the commencement of play. The golf is free, there are loads of prizes to be won, so digging around in the car console for a gold coin shouldn’t hurt too much! 😂

So grab your team, wear yellow or something bright and cheery, bring a few dollars for the raffle and come along for a brilliant day of golf, laughs, pizza and fundraising.

Let’s fill the course, have some fun and see if Club Banora can set a new fundraising record this year.

💛 DO IT FOR JARROD 💛

This event opens this Friday for bookings. Walkers are able to book in prior to this Friday. Please see staff behind the bar for a tee time. Full groups of walkers will be given preference to the holes closer to the island house.

Men’s Captain

Patrick

Vale Betty Kuskopf

CommitteePauline RyanLeave a comment

I have sad news that our retired member Betty Kuskopf has recently passed away.

Betty was a long time member having played way back in the eighties and long into the 2000’s . She served on our Ladies Committee and was a long time Treasurer.

In later years Betty became a resident of Fairways Nursing home and earlier this year moved to Brisbane to be cared for by family.

Sadly Betty passed away earlier this month and we send our sincere condolences to her family. 🌹🌹

Pauline R, Ladies Captain.

2026 Mens Club Champs Results

Committee, ResultsPatrick TregellasLeave a comment

Championship Done and Dusted

What a championship it was! There were telagraph pole being hit golf balls, players disappearing into mud swamps, and even partners who normally play together deciding to play apart — only to go out and have the games of their lives! We even had a playoff thrown into the mix. Overall a fun and entertaining day.

Despite all the recent rain, the course was in beautiful condition, and full credit has to go to Brandon and the boys in the big green shed for keeping everything looking so good.

Another championship done and dusted, and congratulations to everyone who took part.

Winners by Division

Division A – Gross: Garry Dowding took the honours with an impressive 309 (0), collecting the $100 voucher. Aaron Garland was runner-up with 312 (6) and picked up the $75 voucher.

Division A – Net: Patrick Ganet finished on top with 288 (11) to take the $75 voucher, with Michael Kemp recording 292 (7) for the $50 voucher.

Division B – Gross: John Faust claimed the division with a playoff with 352 (14) and the $100 voucher. Charles Huff also returned 353 (13) to take the $75 voucher.

Division B – Net: Mitch Taylor came out on top with 288 (16), earning the $75 voucher. Les Browning followed with 292 (17) for the $50 voucher.

Division C – Gross: Darren Hubery led the way with 380 (20) and collected the $100 voucher. Tony Waller finished with 382 (21) for the $75 voucher.

Division C – Net: Rick Downes claimed the division with 292 (23) and the $75 voucher, while Steve Salter finished on 295 (24) to take the $50 voucher.

Congratulations to all our Champions!

A Special Mention

And a big shout-out to Aaron Garland, who had an outstanding 73 off the stick in A Grade and looked solid all day.

Aaron, it looks like Kyle has been holding you back all these years, mate! 😂

Congratulations to all our division winners, place-getters and everyone who battled their way through the conditions and 4 rounds of stroke. Another championship is in the books!

A Grade Champion yet again, Garry Dowding with Runer up Aaron Garland who played like a man possessed.

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14th Hole..Michael Kemps ball gently rested just inside the water hazard and we all gave great advice to just go for it. The shot happens, it’s miss hit and Kempy falls forward into the swamp of no return. It took Dave Killions 5 iron to pull him out. No animals were harmed in this rescue mission.

Good luck On monday with your surgery Charlie Huff. You will come back with more swing speed and power.

Have a great weekend.

Mens Captain

Patrick

Pace of Play

Committee, Competition News, Pro ShopPatrick TregellasLeave a comment

Respect the Course: Pace of Play and Awareness

Golf is a game we all enjoy, and part of enjoying your round is making sure everyone on the course feels comfortable, safe and respected.

We all have a responsibility to keep up with the pace of play, but maintaining pace does not mean hitting up on the group in front of you.

Know Your Distances

Please be aware of the golfers ahead of you at all times and know your own distances and capabilities.

If there is a group in front of you, please do not hit simply because you think you cannot reach them. If there is any doubt, wait.

The group in front may be closer than you realise, may be moving back into position, or may simply not have anywhere to go. Your ball being in the air serves no purpose if the group ahead is still within range.

When in doubt, don’t hit.

The same applies when approaching greens, tees and fairways. Take a moment, look ahead and make sure the way is clear before playing your shot.

Please Don’t Take Matters Into Your Own Hands

We also ask members not to approach or tell fellow golfers to hurry up, particularly while they are playing their round.

We understand that slow play can be frustrating, but confronting or pressuring another group can make an enjoyable day uncomfortable for everyone.

If you believe there is an issue with the pace of play, please leave it until the end of your round and let a committee member know. You can also put your concerns in writing or email the Golf Committee at:

golfcommittee@twintowns.com.au

This allows the matter to be addressed appropriately and respectfully.

A Little Common Sense Goes a Long Way

At the end of the day, we are all here to have fun, enjoy the day and play golf.

Please:

  • Be aware of the group in front of you.
  • Know your distances and your own limits.
  • Never hit when there is a possibility you could reach another golfer.
  • Be patient when the group ahead cannot move forward.
  • Keep up with the pace of play without putting other golfers at risk.
  • Respect all players, regardless of their ability or experience.
  • Raise concerns appropriately rather than confronting fellow golfers on the course.

Good golf etiquette is about more than pace of play — it’s about safety, common sense and respect for everyone sharing the course.

Let’s all do our part to make Twin Towns Golf Club a place where everyone can enjoy their round.

Club Banora Men’s Match Committee

Men’s Captain

Patrick

LADIES GOLF Foursomes Championships

Committee, Competition NewsPauline RyanLeave a comment

Ladies, it has been decided due to the weather we are experiencing and the uncertainty of Carts being on the course on Thursday and because of catering to transfer the Foursomes Championships to next Thursday, 27th August. We have transferred the field as it is set for this week to next week. No doubt there will be some members who cannot play next week, please take your name out and I will do my best to get a player for your partner.

This Thursday, 29th August will now be a single stableford if carts are allowed on the course. Please make your booking for this game as usual if you wish to okay.

Hopefully will see you on Thursday, Pauline R 🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♀️

Updated – Vale Beverly Culpitt

CommitteePauline Ryan1 Comment

The family advises golfers who know and would have played with Roy & Bev that a life celebration will be in the Club Banora dome at 2pm next Wednesday, 28th.

It is with much sadness that I advise of the passing on Friday last of our esteemed retired member Bev Culpitt. Bev was the beloved wife of Roy, much loved step mum of Ken and Denise, Donny and Denise , Pam and Grandma to their extended families.

Bev loved her golf and participating in the social side of our Club when off the fairways. The Christmas skits of years gone by were where she showed off the other side of her personality , appearing as many varied characters over the years.

Bev will be missed by many, fly high beautiful lady. 🌸🌸