STORM season seems to have started early, bringing some welcome rain to refresh the course – the Greens are in the best condition this year! Thanks to Valla Beach Tavern – our featured sponsor for this week.

Tuesday’s Medley Stableford was won buy Stephen Kimber (19) with 36 points on c/b from Stephen Doherty and Michael Tarleton. The Ball rundown to 34 points. Kai Burkinshaw got the NTP on 5.

The Ladies played their Monthly Medal and Medal of Medals on Wednesday. Donna Easey (23) won Division 1 (0 to 23) with net 67 from Henny Oldenhove (15) net 68. Coral McCann (28) won Division 2 (24 to 31) with net 71 from Kerrie Jackson (28) net 72. Shayne Scott (42) had net 69 to win Division 3 (32 to 45) on c/b from Robyn Dyer (36). The Ball rundown to net 74 on c/b. NTP’s to Sue Brooks, Heather Gray & Kerry Shearer on 5, Glenys Thompson on 13 and Donna Easey won the 2024 Medal of Medals.

Wednesday afternoon’s thunderstorm put the Bunkers out of play for Thursday’s Medley Stableford. Stephen McNeil (15) won Division 1 (0 to 16) with 41 points from Murray Ingram (11) 40 points on c/b from Bryce McCarroll. Peter Thompson won Division 2 (17 to 22) with 39 points from Wayne Purcell (22) 38 points. In Division 3 (23 to 45) Robert Battaglini (29) from Barnwell Park won with 36 points from Roy Russell (24) on 35 points. Other good scores from Michael Gulli & Andrew Donovan 37 points. The Ball Rundown to 33 points on c/b. NTP’s to Craig Haworth on 5, John Morgan on 7, Peter Thompson on 8, Troy Herbert got the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Murray Ingram got Stu’s ball on 15, and Wayme Purcell won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Saturday’s Medley Stableford was also our Annual Presentation Day – great to see quite a large number of interested members present to acknowledge those who achieved greatness during the year.
Sue Brooks (11) was the winner of Division 1 (0 to14) with 38 points from Peter Scott (10) 37 points. Peter Moxon (20) was the winner of Division 2 with a great score of 44 points from Garry Johnstone (15) on 41 points. Peter was extremely pleased with his score, having played to his age – not an easy achievement at our age! In Division 3 (23 to 45), Lee Harrison (29) scored 45 points to win from Malcolm Mcgoldrick (24) 40 points. Other good scores from David Rosser 40, Paul Mcelhinney, Linne Street & Glen Crow 37, with the Ball Rundown to 33 points on c/b. NTP’s went to Robert Reid on 5, Colin Wormleaton on 7, Troy Herbert on 8, Gary Laing got the “Pizza This” voucher on 13 (155cms), Garry Johnstone on 15 (109cms) and Kye Garzoli collected the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18. Those absent at Presentation can collect their Trophy Cards from the Pro Shop.

The Friday afternoon Summer Comp 2 person Ambrose is open to everyone, no handicap required, all interested are very welcome from 2pm – only $15pp with Club vouchers up for grabs. Never played golf before? – No Problem – come along and give it a go! Friday’s winners of $25 Club vouchers are L. Sweeney & MaxineTownsend, $15 vouchers to Geoffrey Harris & Geoff McCann.

Book now for the Xmas “Island Sunday” Medley 4BBB Stableford on Sunday 1st December sponsored by “A Pizza This” Steve Ward – dress up in the Christmas spirit, and bring along a Kris Kringle (Max $10 value) for Santa to distribute at Presentation.

By Geoff McCANN