Category: Results

A fantastic turnout for the Monthly Medal saw some excellent scoring across all divisions, with players making the most of the conditions and a few standout performances stealing the spotlight. 71 in the field today.

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🏆 Winners

Division 1

Garry Dowding (HC +1) led the way with a solid 72 to claim the top spot, holding off Liam Henzell (HC 10) who finished with 74. Michael Kemp (HC 7) took out the gross honours with a strong 82.

Division 2

Tony Blair (HC 13) produced a great round of 68 to secure victory, while Ken Mount (HC 16) followed with 71. Jack Malone (HC 13) claimed the gross prize with 87.

Division 3

Bob Myers (HC 23) delivered a winning 68, just edging out Timothy Pooley (HC 35) on 69. Chris Harding (HC 23) picked up the gross prize with a 95.

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🎯 Rundown

• Wayne Woodford (16) – 68
• Cem Okan (17) – 72
• Mark Stockwell (18) – 72
• David Kammer (25) – 72
• Simon Woolley (16) – 74
• Les Browning (14) – 74
• Simon Gates (17) – 74
• Trevor Neil (15) – 74
• Terry Trevitt (29) – 74

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🎯 NTPs

• Bill Mann – Hole 2
• David Haime – Hole 2
• Garry Dowding – Hole 7
• Wayne Woodford – Hole 7
• David Haime – Hole 7
• Michael Kemp – Hole 12
• Wayne Woodford – Hole 12
• Liam Henzell – Hole 16
• Simon Woolley – Hole 16
• Bob Myers – Hole 16

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🎟️ Pro Pin & Raffle Winners

• Wayne Woodford – $67 Voucher

Raffle Winners

• Wayne Muir – $50
• Walter Fisk – $25
• Stephen Caine – $25
• David Harrod – $75

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😂 Special Mention

After what feels like a long wait (and plenty of near misses), Garry Dowding has finally broken through to claim a Monthly Medal! Rumour has it the bar tab might take a hit after this one—well played Gary, persistence pays off! 🏆

I hope everyone has a safe and happy Easter

Men’s Captain

Patrick

Winners by Division

• Division 1:
  • Alison Blair (9.2) took the top spot with both the Gross and Net prizes. With scores of 82 and 72, she earned both a Ball and a $30 Net Winner prize.
  • Colleen Kelly (21.2) finished as Net Runner Up with a score of 76, securing a $25 prize.
• Division 2:
  • Christine Waghorn (30.6) posted a top score of 111 in the Gross category, winning a Ball for her efforts.
  • Maren Cooper (33.1) was the Net winner with a score of 78, taking home a $30 voucher.
  • Glenda Ballard (32.8) finished Net Runner Up with a score of 79, earning a $25 voucher.

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Ball Rundown

The Ball Rundown is always a fun part of the event, where players who perform well enough but don’t quite make the top prizes still get recognized. Here are the players from the Ball Rundown:

• Denise Culpitt (20.1) – 76 – $5 Voucher
• Pauline Ryan (22.6) – 79 – $5 Voucher
• Christine Waghorn (30.6) – 79 – $5 Voucher
• Kathryn Colsell (35.4) – 80 – $5 Voucher
• Vivienne Sulejmani (17.6) – 82 – $5 Voucher
• Lyn Simpson (30.8) – 83 – $5 Voucher
• Denise Culpitt (31.4) – 83 – $5 Voucher
• Lisbeth Edwards (25.9) – 83 – $5 Voucher
• Denise Melling (32.0) – 84 – $5 Voucher

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Special Prizes

The Special Prizes added extra excitement to the day. Here are the NTP, Putting, and Pro Pin winners:

• NTP Winners:
  • Pauline Ryan – 2nd hole, Div 1
  • Christine Waghorn – 2nd hole, Div 2
  • Alison Blair – 7th hole, Div 1
  • Judith Mount – 7th hole, Div 2
• Putting:
  • Alison Blair – 31 Putts – Wine Glass (Div 1)
  • Maren Cooper – 31 Putts – Wine Glass (Div 2)

• Pro Pin:
  • Denise Culpitt – $27.00 Pro Pin Winner

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Raffle and Voucher Winners

A huge congratulations to our Raffle and Voucher Winners:

• Alison Blair – Wine Glass
• Maren Cooper – Wine Glas

Ladies Captain

Pauline

Winners by Division

• Division 1: John Olsen (17) took the victory with a score of 38 points, earning himself a $50 voucher. Kevin Bartlett (13) followed closely behind with 37 points and secured the $35 voucher for his runner-up position.
• Division 2: Terry Trevitt (26) showed excellent form, topping Division 2 with a score of 39 points and winning the $50 voucher. Denis Crowe (22) came in second with 37 points and took home the $35 voucher.

Rundown

• Roach, Gary (HC 27) – 37 points
• Hubery, Darren (HC 18) – 35 points
• Vanderlight, Shane (HC 11) – 35 points
• Faust, John (HC 11) – 35 points
• Marshall, Brendon (HC 9) – 34 points
• Davis, Nick (HC 15) – 34 points
• Benny, Sam (HC 5) – 34 points
• Edwards, John (HC 22) – 34 points
• Self, Warwick (HC 22) – 33 points
• Woolley, Simon (HC 13) – 33 points
• McKay, Michael (HC 14) – 33 points
• Myers, Bob (HC 20) – 33 points

NTPs, Pro Pin, and Raffle Winners

• Pro Pin: McKay, Michael – $72 Pro Shop Voucher

• NTP Winners:
  • Faust, John (2nd Hole)
  • Roach, Gary (2nd Hole)
  • Davis, Nick (7th Hole)
  • Crowe, Denis (7th Hole)
  • Brown, Jared (11th Hole)
  • McKay, Michael (12th Hole)
  • Baker, Terry (12th Hole)
  • Davis, Nick (16th Hole)
  • Macpherson, Jim (16th Hole)
• Raffle Winners:
  • Muir, Wayne – $50 Voucher
  • Olsen, John – $25 Voucher

Men’s Captain

Patrick

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🏆 Winners

The winning team combined beautifully to post a superb total of 142, a score that proved just out of reach for the rest of the field.

Danial Lawler (13), Terry Foster (10), Kevin Berry (26), and James Newell (24) were in fine form, each contributing when it mattered to secure the top prize.

Close behind, the runner-up team finished with a strong 134. Kenneth Davey (30), David Haime (20), John Maconachie (27), and Robert Sheppard (19) put together a solid round and were well rewarded for their efforts.

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🎯 Rundown

• Ryan Modini (6) – 132
• Ken Culpitt (21) – 132
• Sam Benny (7) – 132
• Rick Culpitt (5) – 132
• Patrick Tregellas (8) – 131
• Paul Pochodyla (10) – 131
• Michael Kemp (7) – 131
• Wayne Muir (25) – 131
• Liam Henzell (10) – 131
• David Williams (25) – 131
• Paul Quinlin (21) – 131
• John Tannahill (30) – 131

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🎯 NTPs

• Stephen Robinson – Hole 2
• Charles Huff – Hole 2
• John McLoughlin – Hole 7
• Ryan Modini – Hole 7
• Michael Ziegler – Hole 11
• Michael Kemp – Hole 12
• Wayne Stone – Hole 12
• Philip Harris – Hole 16
• Rick Downes – Hole 16

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🎯 Pro Pin

• Ryan Modini – $72 Voucher…… AGAIN

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🎟️ Raffle Winners

• James Wood – $150 Voucher
• Timothy Pooley – $50 Voucher

Capt Patrick

🏌️‍♂️ Club Banora Golf Club – Sunday Mixed Pinehurst
Jim Benny Memorial Day | 22 March 2026

What a fantastic day it was at Club Banora for the annual Jim Benny Memorial Mixed Pinehurst, with great scoring, strong pairings, and plenty of laughs along the way. The course was in terrific condition and proved a fair but testing challenge in the Pinehurst format.

🏆 Winners – Mixed Division

It was a brilliant performance from Peter Edwards and Lilian Simpson, who combined beautifully to post a winning score of 68.87, taking out the Mixed title and the top prize. A classy round and well deserved!

🏆 Winners – Medley Division

Not to be outdone, Michael Kemp and Patrick Tregellas produced a superb round of 69.50 to claim the Medley title. A great display of teamwork and consistency across the 18 holes.

🥈 Runners Up Highlights

• Haydn Vincent and John Olsen finished strong with 71.50 to secure runner-up in the Medley division.
• In the Mixed division, Katrina and Brian Springfield combined nicely for 74.12 to take second place.

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🎯 Ball Rundown

The rundown extended deep this week, rewarding many solid performances. Leading the way were:

• Desley Harrington and Garry Dowding with 74.37
• Followed by Sam Benny and Denise Melling on 75.75

Plenty of familiar names featured throughout the rundown, proving just how competitive the field was on the day.

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🎁 Special Prizes

Nearest the Pins were hotly contested:

• Peter Edwards (2nd hole)
• Garry Dowding (7th hole)
• Lyn Simpson & Ryan Modini shared the 16th hole honours
• Keith Cooper claimed the Pro Pin on the 12th – pocketing a handy $50!

The raffle also spread the love around the clubhouse, with winners including Sam Benny, Lilian Simpson, and Vivienne Sulejmani among others.

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👏 Final Word

A big thank you to everyone who took part in this special memorial day. The Pinehurst format always delivers a mix of strategy, teamwork, and the occasional “interesting” shot selection — and this year was no exception!

Congratulations to all winners and prize getters, and we look forward to seeing everyone back next week for more great golf at Club Banora.

⛳ Hit ‘em straight… or at least find your partner’s ball! 😄

It was a fantastic day out for the AGM 4BBB Stableford, with plenty of great scoring, a few surprises, and the usual mix of brilliance and “how did that happen?” moments. The course gave everyone a fair test, but clearly some pairs had the magic touch!

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🏆 Winners

The winning combination of David Haime (20) and John Maconachie (27) proved unstoppable, combining beautifully to post a strong 47 points and take home the top prize.

Not far behind, Bob Myers (22) and Graham McKenzie (21) put together an excellent round of 46 points to secure the runner-up spot. A great showing from both pairs in a tightly contested finish.

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🎯 Rundown

• Sam Benny (7) – 45
• Kenneth Davey (30) – 45
• Jack Malone (13) – 44
• Luke Coe (19) – 44
• David Harrod (25) – 43
• Simon Woolley (15) – 43
• Wayne Muir (25) – 43
• Michael Kemp (7) – 43
• Ryan McDonald (27) – 42
• Ben Cronk (0) – 42
• Simon Gates (17) – 42
• Charles Huff (13) – 42

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🎁 Pro Pin

• Ryan Modini – $100 Pro Pin Prize

Thank you to all who attended the AGM meeting.

A shoutout to Kim Hall, Mate I hope you’re doing ok after surgery and wishing you a speedy recovery, we all hope to see you back on the course in good time.

Come Back Shane, we Miss you

Men’s Captain

Patrick

The day featured a mix of sunshine and scattered cloud, with a light easterly breeze around 15–25 km/h helping keep conditions pleasant. Humidity remained moderate and there was only a small chance of showers, meaning most of the day stayed dry. Only a small field today of 60 players which included 2 ladies.

The Return of Shane Vanderlight

Every golf club has its legends, its characters… and then there’s Shane Vanderlight.

For a while there, members had started to wonder if Shane had quietly retired from Saturday competitions. Some believed he had taken up the Pro Tour on the golf sims. One rumor even suggested he’d been recruited by NASA to calculate wind direction on the 12th tee.

But then… this Saturday… he returned.

The parking lot buzzed with whispers.

“Is that him?”
“Can’t be… surely not.”
“Look — he’s got golf clubs.”

Yes, it was true. Shane Vanderlight had made his long-awaited comeback to the Saturday competition.

By the time Shane reached the 12th hole, the crowd sensed something brewing. With laser-like focus (and possibly a little luck), he stepped up to the tee and produced a shot so pure it made everyone stop and watch.

The ball sailed gracefully through the air… landed softly… and rolled to a beautiful Nearest-to-the-Pin position.

Cheers erupted. High fives were exchanged. Someone in the group claimed they “knew he’d do it.”

Shane himself simply nodded, as if this sort of thing happened all the time.

By the end of the round the verdict was clear: Shane Vanderlight was officially back in the Saturday competition. The swing might still be warming up, the scorecard might have a few artistic interpretations of golf, but the comeback had been made — and the NTP on the 12th was proof enough.

Rumour has it he’s already planning his next return. Next Saturday. Assuming, of course, if its preferred lies and all bunkers GUR ⛳😄

Jokes aside, Welcome back Shane!

Division 1 Winners

Division 1 produced some very solid scoring. Terry Foster (10) led the way with a strong 38 points to claim the top prize and in the winner’s circle again. Close behind was Nick Davis (18), finishing runner-up with 37 points after a consistent round that kept the pressure on throughout the day.

Division 2 Winners

Division 2 was extremely tight at the top with matching scores. Stephen Robinson (25) secured the win with 38 points, edging ahead on countback. Bob Myers (23) also returned an excellent 38 points to take the runner-up position after a very competitive round.

Ball Rundown

• Nick Lawler (19) – 37
• Gerry Martin (19) – 36
• Nathan Stockwell (1) – 35
• Dean Stockwell (17) – 35
• Garry Dowding (+1) – 35
• Liam Henzell (11) – 35
• Simon Woolley (16) – 35
• Kenneth Davey (30) – 35

Nearest to the Pin

• Hole 2 – Haydn Vincent
• Hole 2 – Ryan Modini
• Hole 7 – Kenneth Davey
• Hole 7 – Mark James
• Hole 11 – Nick Lawler
• Hole 12 – Shane Vanderlight
• Hole 12 – Bob Myers
• Hole 16 – Kenneth Davey
• Hole 16 – Ryan Modini

Pro Pin

• Ryan Modini – $59 Pro Shop Voucher

Raffle Winners

• Perc Dempsey – $25 Voucher
• Walter Fisk – $25 Voucher
• Paul Quinlin – $25 Voucher
• Nigel Luxton – $25 Voucher
• Brian Springfield – $25 Voucher
• Tim Black – $25 Voucher

Friendly reminder no golf next week due to course renos.

Happy Golfing

Captain Patrick

⛳ 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. 🏌️‍♀️

Well, it was a day where the weather wasn’t the only thing that had a good lie — the bunkers got some love too! Yes, you heard right: the preferred lies rule was in full swing, and it wasn’t just the grass that was getting a break — even the sand seemed to want to be part of the action. If you found yourself in a bunker, don’t worry, your ball was living its best life with a little extra cushion and some gentle encouragement to stay out of trouble. It was a day where every shot had the potential to be a “wow, that was lucky” moment. So, let’s take a look at the winners, the rundowns, and the golfers who clearly made the most of their friendly lies!

Winners by Division

• Division 1:
  Tony Blair claimed the top spot in Division 1 with an outstanding 39 points and earned the $50 voucher. Bill Mann, just one point behind, secured the runner-up position with 38 points and a $35 voucher. Both players demonstrated great consistency, finishing with handicaps of 13.6 and 18.9, respectively.
• Division 2:
  Jonathan Roberts topped Division 2 with a score of 38 points, earning himself a $50 voucher. Wayne Howlett, with an equally impressive 38 points, took the runner-up prize of a $35 voucher. Roberts played with a handicap of 30.3, while Howlett’s handicap stood at 23.3.

Rundown

• Hubery, Darren (HC 20.4) – Total: 38
• Okan, Cem (HC 17.9) – Total: 37
• Hopkins, Graham (HC 18.7) – Total: 37
• Brown, Jared (HC 11.8) – Total: 37
• Walker, Ken (HC 24.1) – Total: 36
• Penny, Bryan (HC 16.4) – Total: 36
• Harrod, David (HC 24.5) – Total: 35
• Stone, Wayne (HC 21.0) – Total: 35
• Johnson, Graeme (HC 23.6) – Total: 35
• McElveney, Bob (HC 31.7) – Total: 35
• Wilkinson, Steve (HC 16.9) – Total: 35
• Downes, Rick (HC 23.7) – Total: 35
• Bradley, Leigh (HC 40.2) – Total: 35

NTPs, Pro Pin, and Raffle Winners

• Pro Pin: Harding, Chris – $72 Pro Shop Voucher
• NTP 2nd: Blair, Tony, Roach, Gary
• NTP 7th: Hopkins, Graham, Walker, Ken
• NTP 11th: Blair, Tony
• NTP 12th: Dickison, Paul, Johnson, Graeme
• NTP 16th: Dickison, Paul, Harding, Chris
• Raffle Winners: Downes, Rick – $25 Voucher, Coles, Phil – $25 Voucher, Hubery, Darren – $75 Voucher

Captain Patrick

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.