Course Update...
The current course drainage work was completed last week. Apart from cleaning out existing drains the major work completed was the underground drains on the 16th fairway and the left side of the 3rd green. These areas will be grassed over this week. A bridge has been installed on the second hole - see photo - click to enlarge... |
Note: OB marker pegs will be installed on the 18th hole along the Karrara Estate boundary.
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Recent Results...
Fifty players competed in the 4BBB and the winning team with 45 points was Eugene O'Sullivan and David Scholes; running up was Peter Metcalf and David Waugh with 44 points. Norris Dudgeon won the Eagles Nest and Bryan Frith won the 14th hole Pro-Pin. The individual stableford winner was Peter Metcalf with 37 points on a count back from Stephen Heywood.
With a great round of 64, off a scratch handicap, David Ferguson won the day. What a great round of golf with six birdies and one bogie (18th hole). Runner up with nett 67 was Tony Dick.
David Ferguson was NTP on the 11th hole and John Buchanan won the 14th hole Pro-Pin.
A great field of 81 players.
Trophy winners...
This year's event was over two rounds not three due to the postponed calendar. With nett rounds of 72 and 64 totalling 136 - the winner is David Ferguson on a count back from John McGuire.
Lifestyle Cup
The winner is Tom Cavanough with net rounds of 71 and 69 totalling 140.
Veterans Plate
John McGuire with nett rounds 66 and 69 of a total of 135.
Country Cup (Inaugural)
Tony Dick won with nett rounds of 71 and 66 for a total of 137.
Bradford Trophy (Juniors)
Well done to our winner Louis Connell with a nett 87.
Upcoming Events...
The draws for the three knockouts should be available tomorrow and will be on this blog as an update and on the notice board in the clubhouse. First round is due by the 4th of December, semis by the 11th of December and the Finals on the 18th of December.
Saturday 26th of November
St Andrews Day 4 Ball Aggregate - a great annual fun event, get a partner & book a tee time
Sunday 27th of November
Finals of the Club Foursomes Championship. A 36 hole competition between Reinhard/Pinkstone and Knapp/Alcock. It promises to be a close competition. come and join the gallery and watch the afternoon round.
Wednesday 30th of November
3 person aggregate with single stableford in conjunction
Saturday 3rd of December
Monthly Medal and round one of the Peter Tait Trophy (1950).
Plus "Members Thank you Day"
Due to the tough year we have had with well above rain fall adversely impacting the course and availability of carts; the board has approved a free members weekend of golf and some solid prize money.
Get in and book you tee times...
The Peter Tait trophy is an aggregate nett scores over two rounds. Peter Tait was a shareholder in 1920 of BGC and generously donated a significant sum of money in order to purchase the land surrounding the dam on the 14th and 15th holes.
Saturday 10th of December
Medal of Medals and second round of the Peter Tait Trophy.
Dave Burgess