CAPTAIN'S BLOG - NEWS

Recent Results

Wednesday 20th January. A very warm day on the course and 91 players in the field. This is our regular monthly Invitational 4BBB competition. Winning the day was the pairing of Bob Young (24) and Rob Dean (35) with a score of 48 points from Ash Southon (11) and Don Barker (22) with 47 points. Balls were won down to 44 points via a count back. We welcomed visitors from Moss Vale GC and Kogarah GC

​Friday 22nd January. The "Nugget". Another hot dry day and 25 players in the competition (17 men and 8 women). David Scholes (25) posted 25 points to beat Fran Dubiez (47) on a count back. In 3rd was David Bickford (14) with 23 points and 4th went to David Thurstans (33) with 22 points on a count back. Balls were won down to 20 points via count back.

​Saturday 23rd January. The first of the medal/trophy days for 2021. 90 players entered the competition and when the dust settled, a presentation was held in the clubhouse. It's been 10 months since the last presentation, and it was well attended. The Sefton Cullen Anniversary Cup for 2021 was won by John Buchanan (9) with a 4 under-par nett 65.

The Monthly medals were won by: 

• 'A' grade, John Buchanan (9) nett 65, from David Bickford (13) nett 66
• 'B' grade, Andrew Bova (23) nett 66, from Tom Dunlop (23) nett 67
• 'C' grade, Tony Dick (29) nett 65, from Chris Harvey (25) nett 67.

Visitors to the club from The Coast GC, Moss Vale GC and Wakehurst GC.
​A reminder that un-presented medals/tumblers are held at the bar for collection, and there are now quite a few to be claimed.

Sunday 24th January. 13 players in a small but slowly growing field. Alex Debs (13, visitor from Moss Vale GC) posted 39 points to win the event from Luke Kalaizis (34) with 37 points.

​Monday 25th January. Just 5 players in the 9 hole event. Angus Yuill (23) posted 22 points to claim the prize from James Nethersole (21) with 21 points. Balls down to 16 points.

The Rules Quiz
This popular event has returned and resulted in the usual 'Putt-off' in the members' lounge. 8 players vied for the prize, each having supplied the correct answers to the question posed in my blog last week. Nick Reinhard held his nerve to make a great putt and claim the prize.

The answers to the quiz question are as follows (go back to my last blog to read the question!):
There are a total of 4 options available to solve the unplayable lie issue.

1. Return to the location of the previous shot and replay it, penalty 1 shot.
2. Drop within the bunker and within 2 club lengths of the ball's position (no closer the hole), penalty 1 shot.
3. Drop within the bunker along a line extended from the ball and the pin, penalty 1 shot, and
4. Drop outside the bunker, along a line extended from the ball and the pin, penalty 2 shots.

Look out for the quiz question next week which will be 'in-play' for the presentation following the February monthly medal on the 6th.

A Little Humour
My darling wife Denise may not play golf at all but she certainly appreciates the intricacies of golf course design with the birthday cake she provided for me last week.
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Now Go Out and Enjoy a Game of Golf !!!

The Menu
Here is the latest email from Tim. It seems that the Friday dinners have been greatly missed.

​BOTH FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS IN FEBRUARY ARE NOW SOLD OUT.  STAY TUNED FOR MARCH EVENTS
Good evening everyone,

This is the news that you have all been waiting to hear!  We are excited to announce that our very popular First Friday Dinners will be returning on Friday 5 February 2021!

To full comply with current COVID-19 requirements, the following should be noted.
1.  Maximum capacity for each dinner is 70 guests
2.  2 tables of 10 guests will be available in the Oxley Room - opposite the bar
3.  50 guests will be permitted in the Hordern Room with a maximum table size of 8 guests
4.  Similar to previous years, there will be a buffet table, however staff will fully serve each guest.

THERE IS MORE!

Due to the reduced capacity there will also be a Third Friday Dinner on Friday 19 February 2021, with the same seating and service arrangements.

STILL MORE!

Back by popular demand, our Friday takeaway dinners will return on Friday 26 February 2021

Now the details:

For our First Friday Dinner, the menu is Legs of Roast Lamb, carved at the buffet table and served with Roasted Lemon Potatoes, garlic paste and salads, followed by a dessert of Honey Cardamom Panna Cotta with Rose Petals and Pistachios.

For our Third Friday Dinner, the menu is the very popular Coq au Vin with creamy Mash and Steamed Greens, followed by a dessert of Orange Jaffa cake.

Cost per person is $37.50 and bookings are open now.  

Bookings may be made by email events.at.bgc@gmail.com, phoning the bar on 48611042 (Option 2) or in person at the bar.  Bookings will be taken on a first in basis. Voice messages can be left on the bar phone and the time stamp used to prioritise bookings.  These are the only available booking methods.  As you would be aware in previous years, these dinners were often booked out months in advance, so please get in quickly only by email or phone.  Your booking will be confirmed as soon as possible.

The menu for the takeaway meals will be released at the start of the last week in February and orders will open then.

We hope to continue in subsequent months, so we will monitor and assess during February and advise at the earliest opportunity.

Looking forward to seeing you soon.  Let the fun begin!

Tim Davis
Assistant Manager

Coming Events

• The sign up sheet for the Arthur Brassey Knockout competition is now available in the pro shop.
• Saturday 23rd is the first medal round for 2021. The Sefton Cullen Anniversary Cup trophy will be contested in conjunction with the medal round. Some good news!!! There will be a presentation following the completion of the day's play. At this stage I plan to hold presentations following medal/trophy events each month until I feel that we can move towards more frequent presentations in the future. Don't forget to do your research for the 'Rules Quiz!'.
• Australia Day Medley, Tuesday 26th January. This event includes the annual Captain V Captain trophy, so play well for your appropriate captain to hold the bragging rights. The Men currently hold the trophy. There will be a return to the novelty events as well and we are trialling using the NTP markers again. A small bottle of hand sanitiser has been fitted to the marker for players to use before entering the name on the sheet. The event is a 'Shotgun' start from 09:00 and there is a BBQ to follow which includes a chocolate paddle pop for dessert. More details are included in the flyers available on the main club noticeboard. Still a few slots available for sign-up, 2 men and 2 women per 4 ball.
• Sunday 31st January will see BGC host a number of clubs from the highlands and the coast for round 1 of the 2021 White Horse Cup. There will be over 70 players from visiting clubs on the course. We have two teams entered in the competition and wish them the very best. The two teams held a 'Team building' competition down at Wollongong GC last Sunday to give the boys a chance to show the new 'Strip'. Team 2 narrowly accounted for Team 1 in a skins event.

Recent Results

Wednesday 13th January. A fine and warm day with 80 players in a strong field. Sam Mulholland (9)  posted 41 points to claim the overall prize with Paul Barnes (13) scoring 38 points to claim the best 'A' grade result. Best in 'B' grade went to Paul Carroll (16) with 39 points and in 'C' grade Rob Humphreys (27) scored 38 points. Balls were won down to 33 points via count back.

The "Bunker Broze" were entered in a side competition in conjunction with the daily event. Following the work-day score adjustment, Paul Carroll finished with 43 points to beat Paul Barnes on 40 points. Excellent scoring considering the efforts put in over the previous two days in the bunkers!! Thanks guys!

​Friday 15th January. The "Nugget". Another fine and warm day with 31 players in the field (20 men and 11 women). James Rowe (11) posted 23 points to win the event. John Buchanan (11) beat Peter Pasfield (30) and Eddie Jones (24) on a count back with scores of 21 points each. Balls were won down to 17 points via count back.

Saturday 16th January. A windy and mild day. 104 players in a good field. The daily event was won by David Scholes (25) with a score of 40 points. Best in 'A' grade was Brad Johnson (8) with 38 points, in 'B' grade was Ross Jauncey (23) also with 38 points while best in 'C' grade went to Charles Vaughn-Smith (24) with 37 points. Balls were won down to 34 points via a count back and we welcomed players from Links Shell Cove GC and Royal Sydney GC.

Sunday 17th January. Sunday on the White course. 14 players teed off in the medley competition with 12 men and 2 women. Mitchell Wellman (25) scored 40 points to claim the prize from Simon Kemp (14) on a count back. Visitors joined the field from Moss Vale GC.

Monday 18th January. "Monday Madness". 9 holes on a warm Monday with 7 players this week. Alan Turpie (21) scored 22 points to win from John Buchanan (10) with 21 points.

The Rules Quiz. (it's back!!)

The situation: 'A player has hit their ball into a bunker. On arrival at the bunker the player determines the ball to be "Unplayable". The questions: how many options are available to the player to deal with the unplayable lie, and how many strokes will each option cost??
​Come to the presentation next Saturday and try your luck. The putter might be back in play!!

A Little Humour.


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​Now Go Out and Enjoy a Game of Golf!!!

Tomorrow the team (plus any additional members who wish to add their sweat) will complete the project. There are likely to be some clean up duties still to be completed, but it is hoped that most bunkers will be back in play for the Wednesday competition this week. So you better brush those cobwebs off your sand wedge!! You also might notice that the bunkers are shaped differently than they were. This is the first major bunker refurbishment in memory (or for at least 40 years), so they have been hit very hard.

The Menu
Please see the below email from Tim which was sent to all members recently.
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Good evening everyone,
​
This is the news that you have all been waiting to hear!  We are excited to announce that our very popular First Friday Dinners will be returning on Friday 5 February 2021!

To full comply with current COVID-19 requirements, the following should be noted.
1.  Maximum capacity for each dinner is 70 guests
2.  2 tables of 10 guests will be available in the Oxley Room - opposite the bar
3.  50 guests will be permitted in the Hordern Room with a maximum table size of 8 guests
4.  Similar to previous years, there will be a buffet table, however staff will fully serve each guest.

THERE IS MORE!

Due to the reduced capacity there will also be a Third Friday Dinner on Friday 19 February 2021, with the same seating and service arrangements.

STILL MORE!

Back by popular demand, our Friday takeaway dinners will return on Friday 26 February 2021

Now the details:

For our First Friday Dinner, the menu is Legs of Roast Lamb, carved at the buffet table and served with Roasted Lemon Potatoes, garlic paste and salads, followed by a dessert of Honey Cardamom Panna Cotta with Rose Petals and Pistachios.

For our Third Friday Dinner, the menu is the very popular Coq au Vin with creamy Mash and Steamed Greens, followed by a dessert of Orange Jaffa cake.

Cost per person is $37.50 and bookings are open now.  

Bookings may be made by email events.at.bgc@gmail.com, phoning the bar on 48611042 (Option 2) or in person at the bar.  Bookings will be taken on a first in basis. Voice messages can be left on the bar phone and the time stamp used to prioritise bookings.  These are the only available booking methods.  As you would be aware in previous years, these dinners were often booked out months in advance, so please get in quickly only by email or phone.  Your booking will be confirmed as soon as possible.

The menu for the takeaway meals will be released at the start of the last week in February and orders will open then.

We hope to continue in subsequent months, so we will monitor and assess during February and advise at the earliest opportunity.

Looking forward to seeing you soon.  Let the fun begin!

Tim Davis
Assistant Manager

Recent Results

Wednesday 6th January. 75 players in the field. The overall winner was John Hopkins (20) with a score of 40 points. Best in 'A' grade was Paul Pettiford (13) with 40 points, in 'B' grade was John Jones (16) with 38 points and in "C" grade Shane Harvey (30) with 32 points. Balls were won down to 32 points via count back.

Friday 8th January. The "Nugget". The improving weather attracted a good field of 31 players to the competition (25 men and 6 women). With a very fine score of 26 points, visitor from Highlands GC, Warwick Knight (25) won the event. In 2nd was Tony Rourke  (15) with 22 points. In 3rd was Tom Whitmarsh (21) with 20 points on a count back from David Gregory (visitor from Elanora GC). Balls were won down to 18 points via count back.

Saturday 9th January. And the rain stayed away!! 95 players enjoyed warm fine conditions and some good scoring. The overall winner was Rory Blatch (11) with 39 points. Best in 'A' grade was John Mulholland (8) with 37 points, best in 'B' grade was Craig Houden (16) with 38 points and in 'C' grade was Ant Burridge (24) with 36 points. A score to note was posted by John Mellen who posted a scratch 78 which is below his age. Balls were won down to 33 points via count back. We also welcomed a visitor from The Coast GC.

Sunday 10th January. 28 players turned out for the White course comp. Mitchell Wellman (27) posted 38 points to win on a count back from Jarred Orr (14). Visitors in the field from Strathfield, Goulburn and Anthill Park Golf clubs.

​Monday 11th January.  "Monday Madness". Ash Southon (14) invited only one friend to contest the 9 hole competition again, and duly took the win with 21 points. He seriously needs some competition folks!!

A Little Humour.
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​Now Go Out and Enjoy a Game of Golf !!!

Recent Results
Put your feet up, there's quite a few to cover!!

Wednesday 16th December. 31 players in the event, with Peter Cottee (18) scoring 37 points to win from Paul Pettiford (13) with 36 points via a count back. Balls were won down to 33 points via count back.

Friday 18th December. The "Nugget". 12 players in this event (10 men and 2 women). 1st Nick Reinhard (10) with 21 points, 2nd Kevin Burke (30) with 19 on a count back from 3rd Scott Olding (13) with 4th Craig Houden (18) on 18 points via a count back. Balls were won down to 16 points via count back.

Sunday 20th December. 11 players in the event on the White course. 1st, Graham Oldfield (22) 39 points 2nd, Nick Reinhard (9) with 37 points via a count back. Balls were won down to 35 points via count back.

Monday 21st December. Monday Madness. Just 2 players in the event which was won by Ash Southon (14) with 17 points.

Wednesday 23rd December. One of the largest fields for a Wednesday for the year with 88 players turning out. Scott Olding (12) scored a fine 43 points to win the daily event with Rory Blatch (14) scoring 42 points to claim the best 'A' grade result. Best in 'B' grade was Tom Whitmarsh (20) with 41 points and in 'C' grade Mitchell Wellman (28) posted 38 points. Balls were won down to 33 points via a count back.

Saturday 26th December. 42 players ventured out onto the course to test out their Christmas presents. Craig Houden (17) scored 38 points to beat Justin Smith (9) on a count back. Balls were won down to 32 points via count back.

Sunday 27th December. 20 players in the event. Ray Furner (25) posted 40 points to win the competition from James Rowe (11) who scored 38 points. Balls won down to 35 points via count back.

Monday 28th December. Monday Madness. Ash Southon (13) seems to have taken a liking to this event. He encouraged only one other player to join the field and posted 21 points to win.

Wednesday 30th December. The final event on the general calendar for 2020. 90 players turned out to make this the largest Wednesday field for the year. Paul Jansz (18) posted 40 points to win the daily event with visitor Scott Nolan (0) posting 37 points to claim the best 'A' grade score. The best result in 'B' grade was posted by Eddie Jones (23) with 36 points on a count back and in 'C' grade William Capel (24) posted 40 points. Balls were won down to 33 points via a count back.

​Friday 1st January 2021. The "Nugget". The first competition for the New Year enticed 13 players to the course (9 men and 4 women). Dennis Neale (22) posted 24 points to claim first place from Meeghan Bourne (38) with 20 points, Ellen Neale (19) with 19 points and Vince O'connor (25) with 18 points. Balls were won down to 18 points via count back.

Saturday 2nd January. 75 players in the field. Terry Downing (18) scored 38 points to win the competition from Jimmy Pinkstone (6) with 37 points on a count back. Balls were won down to 32 points via a count back.

Sunday 3rd January. Rory Blatch (12) scored 39 points to win the event from 8 other players, with Justin Smith (8) claiming 2nd with 36 points.

Monday 4th January. Monday Madness. Just 2 players in the field. Angus Yuill (24) scored 18 points to claim the prize.