Ladies, it has been decided to cancel the Captain v Presidents Day next Thursday where we would have played Match Play and change the game to a 4BBB. I’m sure everyone would appreciate a full game of golf after all the horrible weather we have had over the past weeks. The computer is set for the 4bbb.
Let’s hope the sun is shining next week and we can get out on the course.
Captain. Pauline R 🏌️♀️🏌️♀️🏌️♀️🌸🌸
Golf Course CLOSED
Due to weather predictions Wednesday Comp is now a Single Stableford
Further update on course conditions will be made by 6 30am Wednesday
NO motorised carts or scooters permitted on course today.
Ladies competition CANCELLED.
NO motorised carts or scooters permitted on course today.
VETS competition CANCELLED
The annual Beauty vs. Beast Golf Challenge is officially balanced on a razor’s edge. With the ladies winning the inaugural year and the men storming back to secure victories two years in a row, the stakes have never been higher for this Single Stableford showdown at Club Banora Golf Club. All members are welcome come and see what makes Sunday fun days. Get your Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday mates together and we will see you on Sunday 11th October. Check out the flyers around the club house.
Sponsored by the legendary Al and Lyn Simpson, this tournament is about bragging rights, competitive spirit, and the unpredictable nature of Single Stableford scoring.
The burning question on everyone’s mind at the clubhouse is: Will the “Beasts” make it a hat-trick, or can the “Beauties” stage a fierce comeback to level the historic playing field?
The Novelty Challenges: Fortune Favours the Brave
It isn’t just about the main trophy; there are plenty of side quests to conquer out on the course. If you’ve got a gold coin and enough courage to opt in for the Pro Pin or keep your eyes on these target holes:
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Dimension | The Beauties (Ladies) | The Beasts (Men) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Momentum | Hungry for a comeback | Riding a 2-year winning streak |
| Stableford Strategy | High consistency, fairway-finding precision | Aggressive pin-seeking, chasing high-point birdies |
| Historical Record | 1 Win (Year 1) | 2 Wins (Years 2 & 3) |
| X-Factor | Playing under less pressure as the challengers | Pressure to defend the crown and achieve a hat-trick |
The Verdict
Predicting a Single Stableford format is always a gamble—one lucky bounce or a hot putter can completely flip a scorecard. However, golf history tells us that momentum eventually shifts.
With the men feeling the immense pressure of defending a hat-trick and the ladies returning to the consistent, calculated course management that won them the inaugural event, the smart money is on the Beauties to break the streak and claim the next title!
No matter who lifts the trophy, a massive shoutout must go to Al and Lyn Simpson for continuing to sponsor an incredible event that brings the club together for a fantastic weekend of rivalry and banter.
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 — 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
4th Annual Event Battle for Supremacy
Medley Day – Men Vs Women
THE ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN ON THE GREEN
COMPETITION: Single Stableford Golf Tournament
DATE: Sunday, October 11th, 2026
TIME: Tee Off times to be finalized
Bring your best game. May the most beautiful swing win.
All members are welcome.
SIGN UP AT THE PRO SHOP OR CLUBHOUSE ONLINE BOARDS NOW
Blue skies, nothing but blue skies, well after a quick shower of rain at starting time, greeted our Ladies today, a lovely day to be out on the course.
26 Ladies made up the field with some good scores being recorded. The 1st/10th hole temporary tee is making the par 5 easy to play and I hear a lovely lady was on the 1st green in 2 today! Work is proceeding on the building of the new tee and it won’t be long before we will putting it to good use.
The Winners today with a score of 69 were Alison Blair and Viv Sulejmani , runners up were Maran Cooper and Nancy Douglas with 71. Well done ladies, good golfing on a lovely day!
RunDown went to :
Desley Harrington and Peggy Williams 74; Pat Hodda and Liz Edwards 76; Colleen Kelly and Judy Mount 76; Denise Melling and Denise M Culpitt 76; Pauline Benny and Chris Waghorn 76.
NTP Div 1 – hole 2 Liz Edwards; Div 2 Pauline Benny.
Div 1 – hole 16 Pat Hodda. Div 2 Mary Swanson
Pro Pin went to Alison Blair.
Raffle Winners were – $20 Colleen Kelly. $15 Maran Cooper. $10 Marilyn Berryman, Yvonne Morrison, Peggy Williams.
Next week is our annual OBE Day – we celebrate our over 80’s, (not many of us are left under 80 ) You will have your own Competition with a winner from amongst the OBE’s and a nearest the pin on the 2nd hole just for you. Apart from the OBE winner all players will be in the usual competition. The usual pins are for all players.
After golf we will enjoy a tea/coffee, cold drink and cake provided by the Ladies Golf Club. OBE’s please wear a pink shirt if you have one .
The time sheet on the Web Site is open for our Club Championships to be run over 2 Thursdays 8th and 15th October, please get your names down and support the Club
Have a great week, see everyone next Thursday
Pauline R 🏌️♀️🏌️♀️🏌️♀️🏌️♀️🌸🌸🌸 .
What an absolutely amazing day for Jarrod Lyle Day! 💛
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 — 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 — some say it might be overuse of the golf simulator, while others reckon the whipper snipper might have had something to do with it! 😂 Either way, it was great to see you back out there, Shane.
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.
A big congratulations to our NARGA winners — Brent Mclennan, Perce Dempsey, Walter Fisk and John Mcloughlin — who all took home a well-deserved stubbie cooler.
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 — 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. 💛
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Men’s Captain
Patrick
