Author: Barry Horton

⛳ Thursday Ladies Stableford – 12 March 2026

It was another terrific Thursday on the fairways at Club Banora, with perfect golfing weather and plenty of laughs along the way. The course was in fine condition and the competition proved to be tight, with scores bunching at the top and several players finishing on the same points total. Countbacks were the order of the day, proving once again that every shot counts!

Leading the field was Coral Rasmussen, who claimed the win with a very solid 33 points, edging out Keryn Ashton, also on 33 points, on countback to take the Runner Up prize.

The ball rundown was well supported with a group of players finishing on 33 and 31 points, showing just how competitive the day was. Congratulations to Vivienne Sulejmani, Colleen Kelly, Kaye Mills, Kathryn Colsell, Christine Waghorn, Maren Cooper, and Denise Culpitt, who all picked up rundown vouchers.

The Nearest the Pin winners were sharp with their irons:
• Vivienne Sulejmani – 7th Hole Div 1
• Diane Hughes – 7th Hole Div 2
• Kaye Mills – 16th Hole Div 1
• Glenda Ballard – 16th Hole Div 2

Vivienne also showed her precision to claim the Pro Pin prize on the 7th hole.

The raffle winners were Mary Swanson, Kaye Mills, and Peggy Williams, adding a little extra excitement to the afternoon.

Well done to all the winners and thanks to everyone who came along for another enjoyable Thursday of golf. 🏌️‍♀️

Sunday Medley 2 Ball Aggregate Stableford – 8 March 2026

Wet conditions didn’t dampen the enthusiasm at Club Banora on Sunday, with players turning out for the Medley 2 Ball Aggregate Stableford.

Taking out the top prize were Desley Harrington and Garry Dowding, combining brilliantly to post an excellent 71 points and claim the $40 voucher winners prize. Close behind were Gerald Ashton and Keryn Ashton, finishing with 64 points to secure the runner-up vouchers.

In the Ball Rundown, scores of 61 points earned balls for the teams of Michael Ziegler & Louise Carpenter, while Vivienne Sulejmani & Avnija Sulejmani collected balls with 58 points.

The tough weather conditions saw several players recognised as “Wet Weather Heroes”, with Alison Blair, Martin Dobney, Colin Hodda, Patricia Hodda, Denise Melling, Judith Mount, Dale Park, Michael Ziegler and Katrina Springfield all picking up a ball for braving the elements.

Special prize winners included Garry Dowding, who claimed the Pro Pin, while Nearest the Pin honours went to:

• Garry Dowding and Alison Blair on the 7th hole
• Vivienne Sulejmani and Gerald Ashton on the 16th hole

Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone who played in challenging conditions.

⛳ CLUB BANORA GOLF CLUB
Ladies Monthly Medal – Thursday 5 March 2026
Competition Summary
The ladies enjoyed a strong turnout for the March Monthly Medal, played in warm conditions with the course presenting a fair but testing challenge. Congratulations to all players who featured in the results across both divisions, as well as our special prize winners.

🏅 Division 1 Highlights
Gross Winner

• Alison Blair returned a solid 88 to claim the Division 1 Gross Medal and a ball prize.
  Net Results
• Winner: Patricia Hodda – an excellent net 72, earning the $30 prize.
• Runner‑up: Lisbeth Edwards – close behind with net 73, taking home $25.

🏅 Division 2 Highlights
Gross Winner

• Dorothy Robertson topped the division with a 102, securing the Gross Medal and a ball.
  Net Results
• Winner: Dorothy Robertson again shone with a net 71, completing a strong double for the day.

• Runner‑up: Lyn Simpson followed with a tidy net 72.

🎉 Overall Net Rundown
Eight players earned voucher rundowns for steady scoring:

• 76: Vivienne Sulejmani, Glenda Ballard
• 77: Colleen Kelly
• 78: Alison Blair, Nancy Douglas
• 79: Pauline Benny, Keryn Ashton, Kathryn Colsell
  A consistent spread of scores reflected the challenging pin placements and quick greens.

🎯 Special Prizes
Nearest the Pins

• Div 1: Alison Blair (2nd), Peta Mancktelow (16th)
• Div 2: Pauline Benny claimed both NTPs on the 2nd and 16th — a fantastic effort.
  Putting
• Div 1: Colleen Kelly – 30 putts
• Div 2: Maren Cooper – 33 putts

Pro Pin

• Colleen Kelly collected the $25 Pro Pin prize.

🎟 Raffle Winners
Congratulations to:

• Marilyn Berryman – $20
• Denise Melling – $25
• June McFadden – $10
• Denise Culpitt – $10

A bright Sunday at Club Banora delivered another enjoyable Mixed 4BBB Stableford, with strong scoring across the field and plenty of prizes shared around. Here’s a clear, friendly wrap‑up you can post straight to Facebook, your newsletter, or the club website.

🏆 Overall Winners
A fantastic effort from our top pair, finishing well ahead of the pack with a superb 44 points.

• Alison Blair (44 pts) — $40 Voucher
• Tony Blair (44 pts) — $40 Voucher
  Hot on their heels were our runners‑up on 43 points, also combining beautifully:
• Louise Carpenter (43 pts) — $20 Voucher
• Haydn Vincent (43 pts) — $20 Voucher

🎉 Ball Rundown
Strong scoring continued throughout the field, with several teams earning a ball for their efforts:

• Kaye Mills & Ross Telfer — 42 pts
• Denise Melling & Dale Park — 41 pts
• Katrina & Brian Springfield — 40 pts
• Pauline & Sam Benny — 40 pts

🎯 Special Prizes
A great spread of accuracy prizes this week, with some excellent shots into the par‑3s.

• Pro Pin – Alison Blair — $30 Pro Shop Voucher
• NTP 7th (Men) – Steve Gee — Ball
• NTP 7th (Ladies, 2nd Shot) – Katrina Springfield — Ball
• NTP 16th (Men) – Avnija Sulejmani — Ball
• NTP 16th (Ladies, 2nd Shot) – Alison Blair — Ball

🎟️ Raffle Winners
Congratulations to our lucky raffle prize recipients:

• $20 Winners: Vivienne Sulejmani, Keryn Ashton, Denise Melling
• $5 Winners: Kaye Mills, Patricia Hodda, Alison Blair, Maxwell Jessop, Judith Mount, Pauline Benny

Another great Sunday of golf, camaraderie, and friendly competition. Well played to all participants, and a special thanks to the volunteers and staff who keep these events running smoothly.

🏌️‍♀️ Thursday Ladies 2‑Person Ambrose – Competition Highlights
Club Banora Golf Club – 26 February 2026
A fantastic field of ladies turned out for Thursday’s 2‑Person Ambrose, enjoying great conditions and some very tight scoring across the board. Congratulations to all our prize winners and thank you to everyone who took part.

🌟 Overall Winners
🥇 Winners – Net 72.25

• Alison Blair & Coral Rasmussen
  Each receives a $30 voucher
  A beautifully balanced team effort with consistent play throughout the round.
  🥈 Runners‑Up – Net 74
• Lisbeth Edwards & Patricia Hodda
  Each receives a $25 voucher
  Solid teamwork and steady scoring secured a well‑earned second place.

🎉 Ball Rundown
Each pair receives a $5 voucher.

• Lisa Smith & Marilyn Burns – 75.5
• Denise Culpitt & Denise Melling – 76.75
• Vivienne Sulejmani & Peta Mancktelow – 76.75
• Myra Biggar & June McFadden – 77
  Great to see such close results right through the field.

🎯 Special Prizes
Nearest the Pins

• 2nd Hole: Alison Blair, Coral Rasmussen
• 7th Hole: Lisbeth Edwards, Patricia Hodda
• 16th Hole: Vivienne Sulejmani, Peta Mancktelow

Pro Pin

• Winner: Lisbeth Edwards – $29 Pro Pin prize

🎟️ Raffle Winners

• Helen Evans – $20
• Marlene Wyatt – $15
• Mary Swanson – $10
• Diane Hughes – $10
• Marilyn Brown – $10
  Congratulations to all our lucky raffle winners!