golf news

24th October 2016

An 18 hole Stableford Competition for all members has started -  flexi-time,  from Monday to Saturday inclusive, except if you are playing the regular competition days which precludes you from playing two competitions in one day.

Results

Wed. 19 Oct ’16 – Men’s Stroke Special Rules

A Grade – Winner – Doug Honey (18) 58 nett;  Runner Up – Bob Bedson (7) 64 nett

B Grade – Winner – Lance Thomas (29) 60 nett;  Runner Up – Peter Forbes (22) 62 nett

NTP – A Grade – 1st/10th – Bob Bedson;  B Grade – 1st/10th – Peter Forbes

Thu. 20 Oct ’16 – Women’s Stableford Championship – Round 2

The conditions were very blustery, but with the sun shining.

A Grade (0-27) – Winner – Vicki Hannah 27 points;  Runner Up – Stacey Thomas 27 points on c/b

B Grade (28-45) – Winner – Faith Morrissy 24 points;  Runner Up – Sami Oguzhan 24 points on c/b

NTP - B Grade - Sue McKenzie

The Grandmother’s Trophy for the day was won by new grandmother Vicki Hannah!

Sun. 23 Oct ’16 – Coastal Challenge, Apollo Bay vs Peterborough

This was won by Apollo Bay 391 to Peterborough 382.

Apollo Bay

A Grade – Winner – Peter Collard 32 points;  Runner Up – Bob Bedson 32 points

B Grade – Winner – Manuel Quintana 33 points;  Runner Up – Ray Matthews 31 points

Peterborough

A Grade – Winner – N Tribe 31 points;  Runner Up – Chris Huffadine 30 points

B Grade – Winner – M Foley 31 points;  Runner Up – V Beckman 27 points

NTP – A Grade – 1st/10th – Chris Huffadine; 9th/18th – John Nankervis;  B Grade – 1st/10th – Bob Hansen

Longest Drive – A Grade – Bob Bedson – B Grade – M Foley

2nd round to be played at Peterborough on Sunday 6th November, 10am start, BBQ to follow.

Note that Women can play in this competition, so if you wish to participate contact your captain.

Mon. 24 Oct ’16 – Women’s 9 Hole 2 Person Ambrose – “Bring a friend Day”

A beautiful sunny day encouraged 8 pairs to participate with some new players enjoying the fun

Winners – Faith (on-a-roll) Morrissy & Robyn Lamson 45-22½-22½;  Runners Up – Janice McKenzie & Caroline (Radio Caroline) Wren 43-16¼-26¾

Putting although the above pairs had less putts, our 1 trophy per winner rule allowed Cheryle Polgeest & Marriette Deppeler to collect the putting prize with 14 putts

   

Coming Events

Wed. 26 Oct – Men’s 18 Hole Stroke 4 Weeker – Round 1

Thu. 27 Oct – Women’s Stableford Championship – Round 3

10am start or you can choose to play flexi-time – organise own partners.

Leaders after Round 2 are Vicki Hannah and Faith Morrissy.

Sat. 29 Oct – Mixed 4 Person Ambrose – open to all players, no handicap required.

4.30pm tee-off, $10 per team (make up your own or just turn up) followed by a sausage sizzle and the bar will be open.

Sun. 30 Oct – Men’s Club Championships – Stroke MM – Round 3

Names in by 5pm Saturday to determine grades

Sun. 06 Nov – Men’s Coastal Challenge – Apollo Bay vs Peterborough at Peterborough

10am shotgun start, BBQ to follow

 

Golf Lessons

Fri. 28 Oct – Junior Golf Clinic – 4pm

Mon. 31 Oct – 4.30pm – For those interested in learning or improving skills from professional Vicki Thomas- $5 a session subsidised by the Golf Club

  

Meetings

Thu. 27 Oct – Women’s Committee Meeting after the day’s play

Mon. 28 Nov – Women’s AGM – Please secure your nominations for Office Bearers and committee. List in the Agenda Book any items you wish to be discussed, so they can be placed on the agenda.