CAPTAIN'S BLOG - NEWS

The drainage work on the 8th and 9th holes is a significant part of an overall plan to ensure the course will drain as quickly as possible with the weather events, especially the "East Coast Lows" which can deposit 100 mm plus in a couple of days.  Further drainage work and cart path installation are planned in the near future... all aimed at keeping the course open as much as possible and having carts available to members whenever the course is open.  The photo below shows the areas next to the 8th green coming back nicely with the growing season.  The adjacent photo highlights the challenge we have in managing  storms such as the one on Saturday late afternoon.

Wednesday  - 4BBB and Single Stableford
The weather reduced the field somewhat, 61 players.  The overall winners with 44 points on a count back were David Scholes and Eugene O'Sullivan.  Runners up were Chris Harvey and Rob Humphreys.  The individual winner was Clark Gibbons with 38 points. 

Saturday - Single Stableford
This was the first round of the Vicars Shield, a Stableford trophy over two rounds.  Brian Hanrahan is in pole position for next Saturday, winning with 42 points.  Closely followed in second by Dennis Cooper with 41 points.  As the field was 87 players the grade winners applied:
A Grade Dick Hiser with 39 points
B Grade Angus Yuill with 34 points on a count back
C Grade Dennis Cooper with 41 points.
Ball winners to 32 points on a count back.

Sunday - Medley Stableford
On a roll... Brian Hanrahan won the day with 35 points.

Monday - Medley Stableford
Jacob Nicholls won with 31 points.

Vicars Shield final round - Saturday 30th of October
 
Redmond Dalton Trophy - we welcome this rescheduled event  - 6th of November.

Remembrance Day Shield and Monthly Medal - 13th of November.

Club Championship Finals - Womens Lifestyle Trophy - Juniors Championship - Sunday the 7th of November

 Club Fitting Days - Perfect timing for a splendid Christmas Present... make sure you get at least one present, even if it is from yourself!  See below - dates are highlighted - contact Kevin for a booking.

Best Regards,

​Dave Burgess

Below are the Club Championship, B Grade and C Grade draws to be held over the next few weeks.  Look forward to updates on the progress, also results are updated on the notice board. All the best to the qualifiers.​ Click on the photos to enlarge.

Wednesday - Single Stableford
77 entrants on a wild and wet day, the winner with 40 points was Paul Barnes and runner up on 37 points James Nethersole.

Saturday - Stroke
With carts available to members only, 78 players competed in the final round of the Watson Cup. In the daily event Paul Barnes (hcp 11) had a nett 64, a very good round.  Runner up was Craig Houden with a nett 65.

Sunday  - Medley Stableford
Bill Hayden son with 37 points from Kevin Barry (Gibraltar GC) with 36 points.
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Monday - Medley Stableford
Jacob Nicholls won with 39 points.

Reminder - the temporary local rule of GUR on the 8th and 9th hole is still in place.  So if you end up being in an area where there is wheel ruts and obvious drainage works, take a free drop.

Play well,

​Dave Burgess

COVID-19 update
With the Club House now open under the NSW Health guidelines we are back to enjoying some level of socialisation.  Please remember to bring your face mask and wear it in the club house when you're not eating or drinking. Also, the QR code registration is still required.  Finally, remember to have your proof of double vaccination on you.  Enjoy...

It's all happening with the qualifying rounds and other trophy events.

J W Draper Final
Last Wednesday the final of this handicapped match play event was finally played, some months later than planned.  As expected with this format, it came down to the wire and John McGuire and Pat Donoghue won "one up" over Alec Dietsch and Jim Larkin.

Lowest Round...
Last Saturday the contemporary lowest round was set by David Ferguson with a gross 68/nett 68 round. Great result sealed with birdies on the 16th and 18th holes.

Winter Eclectic
The winner this season was John Buchanan followed closely by the runner up Paul Carroll.  Paul just missed the birdie on the 8th hole which would have got him across the line. Summer Eclectic sign up sheet is in the Club House opposite the score card scanner, sign up, be in it to win it!!!!

Lifestyle Cup Result
This years cup was the best nett result over the two Saturday stroke rounds. It was a close event and I'm pleased to report that Graham Oldfield won after a winning second round with a nett result of 145.  Runner up on a count back was Greg Segal.

Veterans Plate Result
The Index of Trophies, Events and Awards is a rather lager document and it refers to this event as one to keep the older players engaged... with the size of the field it certainly is doing that.  
The results were very close this year, John Hopkins with two nett 67 rounds won the event closely followed by David McGinnes as runner up.

Watson Cup 
This trophy event is over three rounds, the recent two Saturday qualifying rounds and next Saturday.  It is a Nett Stoke event with James Pinkstone currently in the lead with a "pack" of players close behind.

Wednesday Cock of the Walk 4BBB.
John Russell and Piero Dal Bianco won the day with 45 points on a count back from Tony Rourke and John Mellen.  

Saturday Stroke Round
With a great Nett score of 63 Kevin Bourke was a clear winner.  Runner up was Neil Landry with a Nett 65 on a count back.
A-Grade - James Pinkstone 65
B-Grade - Neil Landry 65 on a count back
C-Grade - Ian McKenzie 69

Sunday Medley Stableford
Jet Ostrer won with 39 on a count back from Emma Fernandez.

The draws for the three are nearly finalised and will be posted on the Club House notice board. The schedule is as follows:

• Quarter Finals to be played by the 24th of October
• Semi Finals by the 31st of October
• The finals on the Sunday 7th of November.

This year we will have the 2021 Presentation Night on November 13th following the result of the Championships. COVID regulations will limit number unfortunately.

Spring is with us with some variable weather conditions, some warmth and then back to winter conditions.  However, we are getting more run on the course and the greens are firm.  For the "big hitters" the burn on the 8th is coming into play from the tee. The upside is you can play out of the hazard... see below. I think it resulted in a par...

Enjoy your golf and travel around a bit more than usual.

Dave Burgess.

COVID Update
As the state progresses towards the 70% double vaccinated milestone this will ease the restrictions on use of the club house.  Keep an eye out for an email from Kevin with further details.

Wednesday - Stableford
The wet weather keep numbers down, with only 57 entrants.  Scoring was still good with Eugene O'Sullivan winning with 421 points and runner up Paul Carroll with 40 points on a count back.

Saturday - Monthly Medal - plus a load of qualifying and first round trophy events.
The monthly medal will be reported this week with the other events to follow.
A Grade - winner with a nett 64 was Brian Hanrahan from James Burkitt nett 66 on a count back.
B Grade - John Hopkins with a nett 67 won from Mitchell Wellman with a nett 68 on a count back.
C Grade - Well done to Warwick Keirnan with a nett 66 from Rob Humphreys with a nett 67 on a count back.
A huge field of 106 entrants despite a wild and wet afternoon.

Sunday - Medley Stableford
Kevin Barry from Gibraltar GC won with 41 points on a count back from Luc Puchert.

Monday - Labour Day Medley Stableford
With 40 players in the field Timothy Hobbs won with 40 points on a count back from Wendy Burke.

J W Draper finals
This Wednesday is the final of the handicap foursomes event.  After a lengthy delay due to playing group size restrictions Alec Dietsch/Jim Larkin and Pat Donoghue/John McGuire  will battle it out for the honours.

Club Championships - Qualification
This Saturday when you pay your green fees can you indicate to Darryl if you are NOT wanting to be in the running to qualify for the Club Championships.  This will eliminate a significant amount of follow up to finalise the draws.  Thank you.

Summer Eclectic
Remember to sign up, the sheet is on the notice board behind the Club House scorecard scanner.

2021 Presentation Night
As previously noted, this year we have a Presentation night for trophy and championship winners. It's on Saturday night, November 13th.  All are welcome.

The "Shoot Your Age Competition" is off to a good start, with some players either achieving the goal or being very close after the first round.  I'll provide updates on a regular basis. There is still time to sign up, entires close the end of the month.  Thanks to Alec for getting this comp up and running.

Play well...

​Dave Burgess