Whales Tooth - Australian Golf Club vs Bowral Golf Club
Last Thursday the men and women of both the AGC and BGC competed for the Whales Tooth Trophy - the history of the competition is outlined above. The course was in great condition and the weather was perfect and we received some very positive feedback from the AGC contingent.
Unusally, the Bowral team won convincingly with 321 aggregate stableford points to 282. Well done to Ellen Neale and Carole Bynes with their great round of 47 4BBB points and running up with 43 David Ferguson and John Mulholland. BGC has won this event 3 times since 2006, hence it was unusual.
Unusally, the Bowral team won convincingly with 321 aggregate stableford points to 282. Well done to Ellen Neale and Carole Bynes with their great round of 47 4BBB points and running up with 43 David Ferguson and John Mulholland. BGC has won this event 3 times since 2006, hence it was unusual.
 | Thanks go to Ian for being the long term organiser to the Whales Tooth Trophy. It's a great trophy and is currently being engraved with "2023 BGC". It will be in the trophy cabinet till next year. |
White Horse Cup... update
For the last 5 weeks, on a Sunday, our White Horse Cup representatives have been getting up early and travelling to far flung courses on the coast to compete for the elusive cup. It is a great format, handicap match play, and is an enjoyable pennants competition.
Team Bowral 1
Yesterday, Bowral 1 need to have a "big win" to get to the top of their division and get to the semi-finals. We needed to win 5 of the 7 matches. A big ask as we were playing Jamberoo at Jamberoo GC. They are a hard team to beat at any course, but on their home grounds!
Well, we dug down and beat them 6 matches to 1. End result we are top of the division and into the semis in two weeks time. Great result for the men and women. Well done. The standout performer was Julia Skamperle, with a HCP of 13 had to give 9 shots and still won 2 /1. See the results below...
The semi finals are in two weeks time, not sure who we play and where but I'll give you an update next week.
Team Bowral 1
Yesterday, Bowral 1 need to have a "big win" to get to the top of their division and get to the semi-finals. We needed to win 5 of the 7 matches. A big ask as we were playing Jamberoo at Jamberoo GC. They are a hard team to beat at any course, but on their home grounds!
Well, we dug down and beat them 6 matches to 1. End result we are top of the division and into the semis in two weeks time. Great result for the men and women. Well done. The standout performer was Julia Skamperle, with a HCP of 13 had to give 9 shots and still won 2 /1. See the results below...
The semi finals are in two weeks time, not sure who we play and where but I'll give you an update next week.
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Team Bowral 2
A great start to the season, with a great team spirit, but struck some "Headwinds" and "Rocky Scholes" and finished down the ladder. The final results are not available at the moment. Better luck next year.
A great start to the season, with a great team spirit, but struck some "Headwinds" and "Rocky Scholes" and finished down the ladder. The final results are not available at the moment. Better luck next year.
Course Update...
Greens renovation and other work has commenced today and will be completed tomorrow. It is great weather this year to get this important course work done. So expect to have some sand and furry greens for the next tens day or so... it is worth the pain to get them in great nick for winter.
Tree trimming on the 17th and 8th holes has been carried out over the last two weeks; as well a stump grinding. We will progressively trim the tree lines which are impacting the game over the next few months.
The stump grinding has removed over 60 stumps so far and a few more to go. In addition, Ash (the stump grinder) is removing surface tree roots which are a potential hazard to golfers and definitely a hazard to our mower blades.
Tree trimming on the 17th and 8th holes has been carried out over the last two weeks; as well a stump grinding. We will progressively trim the tree lines which are impacting the game over the next few months.
The stump grinding has removed over 60 stumps so far and a few more to go. In addition, Ash (the stump grinder) is removing surface tree roots which are a potential hazard to golfers and definitely a hazard to our mower blades.
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Recent Results...
Wednesday - March 1st - Single Stableford
With 39 points Brenton Aggar won on a count back from John Buchanan. NTP 11th hole Kevin Barry and John Mulholland was the Pro-pin winner.
With 39 points Brenton Aggar won on a count back from John Buchanan. NTP 11th hole Kevin Barry and John Mulholland was the Pro-pin winner.
 | Friday's Nugget Nine - Medley Yellow Course Stableford A strong field competed with Robert Eriksson the clear winner with 23 points from Grant Blanchard with 18 points. |
| Saturday - March Monthly Medal & the Austen Richardson Tankard Well done to John Mellen to win Austen's tankard with a fantastic nett 65 and a gross score 4 below his age. The tankard was filled to celebrate the win. Thanks to Tom (Austen's grandson) for presenting the tankard. A Grade Winner Greg Segal Nett 68 Runner Up John Buchanan Nett 70 B Grade Winner John Mellen Nett 65 Runner Up Scott Olding Nett 67 C Grade Winner Eugene O'Sullivan 69 C/B Runner Up David Simmers 69 C/B NTP 11th hole John Buchanan Pro-Pin 14th hole Greg Morgan (it was close) |  |
Sunday - Medley Stableford
Well done to Tom Cavanough winning with 36 points.
Well done to Tom Cavanough winning with 36 points.
Upcoming events...
Following the Greens Renovations...
Wednesday - Greenkeepers Revenge - 3 Ball Ambrose - a bit of fun.
Saturday - Single Stableford
Wednesday - 15th March - St Patrick's Day - 4 Ball Ambrose
Monday - 20 March - Callaway Fitting Day - book a time at the Pro Shop
Saturday - 25th March - Legacy Day 2022 - due to soggy wet conditions last years round will be played this year. MASH 2576 will be in full swing. Book in to support a great community service.
Wednesday - Greenkeepers Revenge - 3 Ball Ambrose - a bit of fun.
Saturday - Single Stableford
Wednesday - 15th March - St Patrick's Day - 4 Ball Ambrose
Monday - 20 March - Callaway Fitting Day - book a time at the Pro Shop
Saturday - 25th March - Legacy Day 2022 - due to soggy wet conditions last years round will be played this year. MASH 2576 will be in full swing. Book in to support a great community service.
See you on the course and enjoy the Autumn golf.
Dave Burgess.
Dave Burgess.
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