WEEK ENDING 17 NOVEMBER 2008

Wentworth Falls Men’s 

Saturday 15th November -The Club conducted a Single Stableford round in conjunction with a 2BBB with a good roll up of 140 starters. The A Grade: was won by the President Murray Patterson (5) with a very good round of 41pts from Terry Palmer (11) with 40pts while scratch was won by Julien Goldhagen with 34. The B Grade: was won by Paul Garnsey (17) with 39pts from Mick Casey (13) with 38pts. The C Grade: was won by David Coggins (27) with the round of the day a great 42pts from David Burke (21) with 38pts. The Junior round of the day was Jack Bartlett (7) with 36pts

The 2BBB winners were  Don Bennett (21) – David Coggins (27) with a great 51 pts from Terry Palmer (11) – David Burke (21) with 48pts at the presentation all Don could say was hope he never forgets how to pick great partners as he only had to contribute 4 times to the score.  Nearest to the pin were 3rd Eagles Nest Nil (jackpots 13 balls) 5th Brian Decalis with 115cms, 9th Frank Glendenning with 300cms, 11th Bert Kryger with 108cms, 12th Ron Henderson with 43cms, 15th Roger Hale with 338cm and 18th Eagles Nest Nil (Jackpots 13 balls)

We welcome and thank the visitors from Corawa, Asquith, Springwood, Richmond & Leura Golf Clubs.  Balls went to 36 with a CCR of 70. The Spin & win Number was 25.

The Mid week Comp. on Thursday 13th conducted a Single Stableford with a 2BBB in conjunction and has been the case for most of the last few months, the course was in great condition and scores reflected this.  The individual winner was  Ken Johnston (22) with a very good 42pts from Barry Reynolds with 41pts while scratchwas won by Alan Jones with 33.Whilst the 2 BBB winners were J Small (17) – Ken Lowbridge (14) with 47 pts OCB from John Kelley  (16) – K enJohnston (22) with 47 pts.  Nearest to the pin was Jeff Pails with 174cms. A good roll up with 55 starters and the balls went down to 35.CCR was 69

The Tuesday Club conducted a Single Stableford round and the Individual winner with an incredible round was Ken Savage (19) with 47pts ( I don’t know what his partner has been feeding him but I suggest you don’t change it congratulations). Nearest to the pin 5th John Turner with 123cms,12th David Hay with 226cms The Bucket was won by Richard Lamb. A roll up of 29 starters and balls went to 36 and the CCR was 69.

SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2008

WEEK ENDING 10 NOVEMBER 2008

Wentworth Falls Ladies

Twelve ladies contested a stableford on Thursday 6th Nov. The winner was Cath Howard with a very fine 39 points. Cath reduced her Handicap from 22 - 21. Ball comp. C.Howard 39pts. T.Elderfield 36pts. R.Goodrick 34pts. J.Whellens 33 pts. V.Bradstreet 31pts. NTP 9th. V.Bradstreet 4m, D&P 11th. J.Crosby 4.47cms. Ball Sweep. L. Taylor. 

Saturday’s winner of the Par round was Kerry Regan (16) with +4. Runner Up was Marie Sandford (34) with +1. Ball comp K Regan +4, M Sandford +1, V Bradstreet -1, J Wood -1. NTP 9^th T Paton 8m. D&P  11^th L. Loftus 43cm.

Wentworth Falls Men’s

Saturday 8th November 2008. The Club conducted a Single Stableford and a 2BBB split 6’s in conjunction. The day was a cloudy overcast day but apart from one heavy shower about 10.30 the day remained fine for a roll up of 110 starters.  The A Grade was won by John Walsh (11) with 41pts from Chris Rumble (10) with 40pts while the SCR winner was Mathew Hickey with 34. B Grade was won by Mick Selman (15) with 40pts OCB from Gary Moloney (15) with 40pts. C Grade was won by David Coggins (29) with 40pts from Phil McNaughton (21) with 37pts. The Junior Trophy went to Jack Bartlett (7) with 35 pts. The 2BBB Split 6’s was won by Tony McMiles (16) – Roger Hale (12) with a great 71 which stood up all day as the winners were the first group out Congratulations.

Nearest to the pins were 3^rd Eagles Nest Nil (jackpots 12 balls) 5^th Jeff Gorrie with 123cms, 9^th Geoff Salisbury with 160cms, 11^th Chris Rumble with 199cms, 12^th John Baum with 148cms, 15^th Tony McMiles with 385cms and 18^th Eagles Nest Nil (jackpots 12 balls) Spin & Win winning number was 37 won by the team of John Walsh. We welcome and thank the visitors from Springwood, Cabramatta, Leura, Warringah, Killara and Windsor Golf Clubs. Balls went to 37 with a CCR of 69.

We wish to remind and welcome everyone to the clubs Charity day November 19^th for Care Flight and bookings welcome.  

The Mid week Comp. on Thursday 6^th November conducted a Single Stableford with a 2BBB in conjunction and the individual winner was Steve Gibson (18) with 41pts from Peter Cowan-Lunn (18) with 40pts while Scr was won by Col Stockley with 33 Whilst the 2BBB winners were Ron Henderson (11) – Dennis Ogilvie (18) with 48 pts from Don Bennett (21) – J Small (17) with 47pts.  Nearest to the pin was Terry Feltham with 236cm. Balls went down to 35 A good roll up with 55starters and the CCR was 69. 

The Tuesday Club conducted a Single Stableford round on Melbourne club day and the individual winner was John Turner (15) with 41pts. Nearest to the pins were 5^th Graham Harries with 127cms, 12^th Leo Stevenson with 512cms. The Bucket was won by Mick Casey with 21pts. Total players were 25 starters and balls went down to 35 CCR was 69.

WEEK ENDING 3 NOVEMBER 2008

Saturday 1st November 2008. A wet and misty morning was not the morning we were hoping for, for the Monthly Medal Comp. But a good roll up of 125 starters reinforced how good the condition of the course is.  The A Grade was won by David Payens (12) with 68 from Wayne Dean (12) with 70 while the SCR winner was Neil Davies with 77. The B Grade was won by David Loftus (15) with 67 OCB from (Mighty Mouse) Andrew Barclay (17) with 67 while SCR was won by Mick Casey OCB with 84. The C Grade and the guzzlers cup with the best round of the day was won by Brett Wilson (28) with 61 from G.Poolman (28) with 64  SCR winner was Damien Busst with 86

The Junior Cup: Was won by Andrew Barclay with 67. October Medal playoffs were won by (A Grade) Paul Stephens and (B Grade) David Loftus . Nearest to the pins were 3rd Eagles Nest Nil (jackpots 11 balls) 5th Ray Prentice with 11cms, 9th Ben Selman with 129cms, 11th Dennis Oglivie with 247cms, 12th Gerald Murray with 61cms, 15th Bert Kryger with 125cms and 18th Eagles Nest Nil (jackpots 11 balls). We welcome and thank the visitors from Springwood. Bayview, Belmont & St George Basin Golf Clubs. Balls went to 72 OCB with a CCR of 71.

We wish to remind and welcome everyone to the clubs Charity day November 19th for Care Flight and bookings welcome

The Mid week Comp. on Thursday 30th October conducted a Single Stableford with a 2BBB in conjunction and the individual winner was won by Paul Harvey (15) with 39pts OCB from David Payens (13) with 39pts while Scr was won by Paul Stephens with 28 Whilst the 2BBB winners were David Payens (12) – Rob Hamilton (15) with 46 pts from Ron Henderson (17) – Dennis Ogilvie (13) with 45 pts.  Nearest to the pin was George Whatman  with 345cm. Balls went down to 33 A good roll up with 45starters and the CCR was 69.  

The Tuesday Club conducted a Single Stableford round and the individual winner was Wwinston Pickering (15) with 39pts. Nearest to the pins were 5th Graham Harries with 6.20mts (seems this green is getting bigger), 12th Michael Birmingham with 21cm. the Bucket was won by R Lamb (18). Total players were 38 and balls went down to 35 CCR was 69.

WEEK ENDING 26 OCTOBER 2008

Ladies Results

A Stableford was played by 21 brave ladies on Thursday October 23who ventured out after Wednesday’s rain, sleet, hail and snow.The winner was Virginia Bradstreet (21) with 37 pts and runner up was Di Smith (35) with 35 points.  NTP 9th Ruth Smith. Drive & Pitch 11th Margaret Haworth  and the sweep was won again by Daphne Elms who must know someone in the gambling game.  Ball comp winners were V Bradstreet, D Smith, E Bensch, T Elderfield, J Wood, M Haworth, E Hamilton, L Schaefer and S Menin.

Men's Results

Saturday 25th October -The Golfing Gods smiled very broadly on the club with a near perfect day and the course was presented in the best condition that we have seen for years, great job Dean and his staff from all concerned. It was the third and final day of the Katoomba Tyre’s Service Eclectic Cup (see photos below). And a good roll up of 120 starters assured a close result and we were not disappointed with one group to come in we had 4 equal leaders in the 0 – 16 group. We also played a 2BBB in conjunction.

The A Division: 0 – 16 group Individual winner was H. Do (13) with a great 43pts from D. Loftus(16) with 41pts while the SCR winner was Col Stockley with 37. The B Division: 17 – 36 was won by Bill McMullen (17) with 41pts from Russell Billinge (26) with 40 pts. The Ladies winner was Marie Sandford (35) with 39pts. The 2BBB was won by Dave Loftus (16) – Brett Wilson (24) with 50pts from H. Do (13) – A. Valadartis (28) with 48 pts

We came to the final count down of the Katoomba Tyre’s Service Summer Eclectic Cup and we arrived at two winners 0 – 16 being Paul Stephens with 50 pts and 17 – 36 Russell Billinge with 52pts who then proceeded to a 50 metre shoot out on the 10th hole with the winner being Russell Billinge who won a full set of tyres compliments of Katoomba Tyre Service and Paul who won a voucher. Thanks to all players over the three weeks for their participation and to Stephen for the sponsorship and we hope we can do this again next year thanks again.

Nearest to the pins were 3rd Eagles Nest Nil (jackpots 10 balls) 5th Terry Palmer with 139cms, 9th (Men’s) G Moore with 79cms, (Ladies) Magda Cawthorne with 385cms, 11th (Men’s) Geoff Salisbury with 158cms, (Ladies) Margaret Haworth with 164cms, 12th Mathew Hickey with 95cms, 15th Alex King with 520cms and 18th Eagles Nest Nil (Jackpots 10 balls)

We welcome and thank the visitors from Howlong, Wallacia, Leura, Bathurst, South West Rocks, Dunheved, Leonay, New Brighton & Penrith Clubs. Balls went to 36 with a CCR of 69

We wish to remind and welcome everyone to the clubs Charity day November 19th for Care Flight and bookings welcome. 

The Mid week Comp. on Thursday 23rd conducted a Single Stableford with a 2BBB in conjunction and the individual winner was won by our handicapper Alan Helmrich (23) with 38pts from G McArthur (18) with 37pts while scratch was won by Ron Henderson with 24. Whilst the 2 BBB winners were Jim Addison (17) – Dave Payens (12) OCB with 44 pts from Cameron Macarthur (18) – Ian Barber (20) with 44 pts.  Nearest to the pin was John Schweers with 607cm. Balls went down to 30, a good roll up with 45 starters and the CCR was 70.

SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER 2008

FINAL ROUND KATOOMBA TYRES CUP AND SHOOTOUT

Members competed for the Katoomba Tyres cup over the previous three weeks with the winners in each division competing in a shootout for the nearest the pin on the tenth green from 50m.

The capacity crowd watches on.

Johno & Andrew setup the targets

Steve Fitz (centre) with shootout winner Russell Billinge (right) and runner up Paul Stephens

WEEK ENDING 19 OCTOBER 2008

Ladies Results

Thursday 16 October was President v Captain Day. A single stableford was the event for the friendly tussle between the two teams. Twenty-one players enjoyed perfect weather and a beautifully presented course.

This year President Lea's team with an aggregate of 326 points were victors over Captain Margaret's team, 287 points. Best score of the day was by Tilly Elderfield (26) with 39 points playing for the President's team. This result reduced Tilly's handicap to 25. Leura visitor, Eun-Mi Lee (26) finished on 36 points from the Captain herself on 35 points.

Mary Muldoon won NTP on the 9th hole 5.97 metres and Philippa Skinner was nearly in the hole for 2 on 11th with her drive and pitch at 65 centimetres. Balls went to 32 points and the lucky sweep winner was Evelyn Hamilton.

Men’s Results.

Saturday 18th October -The Club conducted the second round of the Katoomba Tyre Service Cup with a Single Stableford round in conjunction with a 2BBB. The A Division: 0-15 Hcp was won by Wayne Dean (14) with 41pts from Margaret Haworth (11) with 40 while scratch was won by Mathew Hickey with 34. The B Division: 16-36 Hcp was won by Magda Cawthorne (18) with a great 43 pts from Lochie Graham (18) with 42 pts.

The 2BBB was won by John Beahan (17) – Brett Standen (19) with 51 pts from Terry Palmer (12) – Lochie Graham (18) with 49 pts. Nearest to the pin were 3rd Eagles Nest Nil (jackpots 10 balls) 5th Peter Maguire with 0.14cms, 9th (Men’s) Farquhar Boyd with 260cms, (Ladies) Di Kelly with 291cms,11th (Men’s) Peter Wong with 183cms, (Ladies) Margaret Hawthorn with 45cms, 12th Jeff Pails with 3.5mtrs, 15th A Thompson with 4.97mtrs and 18th Eagles Nest Nil (Jackpots 10 balls). We welcome and thank the visitors from Springwood, Richmond, Muree, St George Basin, Grafton, Killara and Leura Clubs. With a good roll up of 121 starters.

 Balls went to 38 with a CCR of 69. 

The Mid week Comp. on Thursday 16th conducted a Single Stableford with a 2BBB in conjunction and the individual winner was won by R Hawkins (24) with a very good 42pts from Alan Helmrich (23) OCB with 39pts while scratch was won by Barry Reynolds with 30 OCB. Whilst the 2 BBB winners were Roy McDougall (21) - George Whatman (10) with 47 pts from R Hawkins (24) – A Trevena (10) with 46 pts. Nearest to the pin was R Jones. A good roll up with 62 starters and the CCR was 69

The Tuesday Club conducted a Single Stableford and the Individual winner was won by Rob Hamilton (22) with 40pts. Nearest to the pin 5th Roy McDougall with 280cms The Bucket was won by Ken Savage. Balls went to 36 and the CCR was 70.

WEEK ENDING 12 OCTOBER 2008

Ladies Results

A Stableford was played by 25 ladies on Thursday October 9 in beautiful weather.  Coming back to play after spending months on holidays, the winner was Cath Hibbard (38) with an excellent score of 42 which she won on a countback from Jenny Whellans .  Needless to say Cath will have a substantial drop in her handicap.  NTP 9th was E Lee 1.55m and Drive & Chip 11th won by T Elderfield 2.60m.  The sweep was won by D Elms.

Men’s Results.

 Another fine spring day greeted 127 starters in the first round of the Katoomba Tyre  Cup. The competition will be run over the next three weeks. The final shootout to take place after the third round on the tenth green. The divisional winners will compete to see who will be Katoomba Tyre Service champion.

Saturdays competition was a individual stableford with a Split 6’s in conjunction. The division one (0-16 handicap) winner was Paul Stephens (10) with a fantastic 42 points. Runner up was Frank Tregier (14) with 41 points and the scratch prize went to club treasurer Jeff Pails with 35 of the stick. Division two (16-45 handicap) was won by Phil McNaughton (22) with 40 points while Peter Cowan-Lunn (18) with 39 points ocb. Two up and coming district juniors Shae Elliott (40, Leura) and Jack Bartlett (8) teamed up to win the Split 6’s with 70 points ocb from Frank Tregier and Col Stockley (5).

Nearest to the pins were 5th Geoff Salisbury (102cm), 9th Ladies Ruth Lucas (545cm), 9th Men’s Ed Perkins (145cm), 11th Ladies drive and chip (102cm), 11th Men’s Richard Ottley (348cm), 12th Ron Henderson (123cm) and 15th Chris Rumble (238cm). The Total Financial Solutions eagles nest on the 3rd hole was not claimed and jackpots to 8 balls and the eagles nest on the 18th jackpots to 8 balls also. Ball competition went down to 37 and CCR was 69.

Tuesday Club was won by rising junior Jackson Edwards (22) with 37 points, with nearest the pins won by P Hollis (219cm) on the 5th and David ?Hay (658cm) on the 12th. CCR was 70.

Thursday competition was a individual stableford and 2 ball aggregate in conjunction. Winner was Howie McIntosh (21) with 45 points ocb, with the runner up Jackson Edwards  (21). Howie combined with Michael Bradstreet (19) to win the team event with 84 points ocb from Lochie Graham (18) and  and Andrew Car (14). Scratch winner was Jack Bartlett with 33 points. Nearest the pin was Peter Hegarty at 131cm.

SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER 2008

WEEK ENDING 5 OCTOBER 2008

Men's Results

Saturday the 4th  October. The club conducted the Monthly Medal stroke round and included a Putting Competition in conjunction. The course is looking great and except for the night of heavy rain and a late morning torrential downpour the day turned into some excellent scoring. It also was our Annual President versus Captain Day and was supported by a roll up of 100 starters. A Grade was won by Jeff Pails (6) with 65 OCB from Paul Stephens(11) with 65 SCR was won by D Kelly with 74. B Grade was won by D Loftus (18) with 65 OCB from Michael O’Dwyer (19) with 65 while SCR was won by Brian Decelis with 83. C Grade was won by Troy Aarts (28) with the round of the day 64 from Zac Seidman (26) with 65 while SCR was won by Allan Bishop with 89. The Guzzlers mug was won by Tony Aarts. Juniors was won by  Zac Seidman. The Putting Competition was won by Brian Decelis with 27 Putts.

Nearest to the pins were 3rd Eagles Nest  nil (jackpots 6 Balls), 5th Murray Patterson 43cms, 9th Gary Hunter 180cms, 11th Allan Bishop 21cms, 12th Bob Shakeshaft 140cm, 15th Julian Goldhagen 518cms, 18th Eagles Nest nil (jackpots 6 Balls). We welcome and thank the visitors from Royal Sydney, Avondale and Killara. Balls went down to 70. CCR was 69.

Thursday midweek comp. The Club conducted a Stableford round in conjunction with a 2BBB. The Individual winner was Ken Duffy (16) with 42pts from Roy McDougall (23) with 41pts. Scr winner was Graem Bush with 31pts. Whilst the 2BBB comp, was won by Gary Maloney (15) – Graem Bush (18) with 49 pts from Dennis Ogilvie (18) – Ron Henderson (12) with 48 pts. Nearest to the pin was Dennis Ogilvie with 478cm. Player total was 56 and Balls went to 36pts. CCR was 70.

Tuesday Club conducted a Stableford round and the Individual winner was Lochie Graham (20) with 41 pts. Nearest to the pins: - 5th Godfrey Lucas 235cms, 12th Nil. The Bucket winner was Kevin Meehan with 19pts. Player total was 34 and Balls went to 35pts. CCR was 69.

Ladies Results

WEEK ENDING 28 OCTOBER 2008

Saturday the 27th September. The club Conducted it’s Annual Fire Brigade – Children's Hospital at Westmead Burns Unit charity day.

With an Ambrose round and we were smiled on by the Golfing Gods with a perfect day weather wise and a good roll up of 126 starters. The course was presented in great condition with thanks to Dean and his staff.

Charity Day Winners Jeff Pails (left) & Magda Cawthorne, with charity day organisers
Paul Frazer & Ted Ranse

The winners of the  2 Ball Ambrose (Men's).

Jeff Palis (6) – Magda Cawthorne (20) [6 1/2] with 60 1/2

Graeme Bush (11) – Andrew Barclay (17) [7]with 62

Tim Frazer (2) – John Bromhead (11) with 62 1/2

Eddie Perkins (2) – Paul Edwards (11) [4 1/4] with 62 3/4

3 Ball Ambrose winners were

1. Keith Dubber (14) – Gary Moloney (15) – J Driver (13) [6] with 56

2 Ball Ambrose (Ladies)

1. Marie Bowry (27) – Diane Smith (35) [151/2]  with 711/2

2.  A. Gardner (38) – Ruth Lucas (29) [163/4] with 751/4

3. Philippa Skinner (25) – Tilly Elderfield (26) [123/4]  with 761/4

2 Ball Ambrose (Visitors)

1. A. Colman (27) – G. Turner (14) [10 1/4] with 60 3/4

2. P. Ratcliffe (25) - T Cummings (17) [10 1/2] with 66 1/2

3. J. Collins (26) – M. O’Dwyer (19) [11 1/4] with 71 3/4

4. I. Webber (24) – M. Donald (30) [13 1/2] with 72 1/2

5. A. Shunn (19) – J. Harvey (27) [11 1/2] with 74 1/2

Mens Long Drive – 8th Shane McLeod

Ladies Long Drive – 8th Magda Cawthorne

Nearest to the Pins – Men’s,  3rd N/A, 5th Bert Kryger 157cm, 9th Jeff Kryger 71cm, 11th Alan Dean No distance, 12th Keith Dubber 155cm, 15th Matt Hickey 168cm, 18th 2nd shot Eddie Perkins 18cm.  Nearest to the Pins - Ladies, 9th Magda Cawthorne  1.74cm, 12th Magda Cawthorne  1155cm, 15th Marie Bowrie 170cm. Our thanks go to Ted & his staff for running a great day and they thank everyone for their support.

Sunday Mixed Foursomes Championships.

HCP Winners – Virginia Bradstreet (21)-Michael Bradstreet (19) with 68

HCP Runners up – Margaret Haworth (11) – Murray