🏌️ Wednesday Stableford Wrap-Up

Another enjoyable day on the course saw some impressive scoring despite the winter conditions. Division 2 produced the round of the day, while a host of players collected golf balls in the rundown and plenty of extra prizes were handed out around the course. Congratulations to all of our winners!

Division 1 Winners

David Von Itzstein (8) claimed Division 1 honours with an excellent 39 points, earning the $50 Voucher. Darren Hubery (18) finished runner-up after a solid 37-point round to collect the $35 Voucher.

Division 2 Winners

Terry Gosling (32) produced the best score of the day with a superb 41 points to take the Division 2 title and the $50 Voucher. Brent McLennan (27) was runner-up with an impressive 39 points, earning the $35 Voucher.

Ball Rundown

• Jonathan Roberts (28) – 36
• Graham Hopkins (17) – 36
• Peter Mitchell (16) – 35
• Kenneth Davey (25) – 35
• Colin Norton (21) – 35
• Alwyn Phillips (20) – 35
• Tony Blair (11) – 34
• Lindsay Smith (21) – 34
• Warwick Self (22) – 34
• Rick Downes (22) – 34

Nearest to the Pins

• 2nd Hole: Bryan Penny, Alwyn Phillips
• 7th Hole: Darren Hubery, Martin Dobney
• 11th Hole: Kevin Bartlett
• 12th Hole: Graham Hopkins, Ross Telfer
• 16th Hole: Steve Wilkinson, Steve Archdeacon

Pro Pin

• Martin Dobney – $80 Pro Shop Voucher

Raffle Winners

• Terry Gosling – $25 Voucher
• Bryan Penny – $25 Voucher
• Martin Dobney – $25 Voucher
• Walter Fisk – $25 Voucher
• Mark Kenny – $25 Voucher

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Banora Point Weather Prediction – Friday 17 July to Saturday 18 July 2026

According to the latest Bureau of Meteorology forecast:

Date	Forecast	Temperature
Friday 17 July	Cloudy with frequent showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Fresh southerly winds (20–30 km/h). Rainfall 5–25 mm.	14°C – 21°C
Saturday 18 July	Mostly cloudy with showers continuing and a slight chance of morning thunderstorms. Gusty southerly winds (25–35 km/h). Rainfall 3–20 mm.	13°C – 22°C

The forecast suggests a wet weekend with persistent showers and breezy southerly winds. Players should be prepared for soft course conditions, waterproof gear, and the possibility of intermittent heavy showers.

We will try to advise ASAP on any course news, or carts off for the weekend. the outlook dosnt look promising but fingers crossed it blows over fast.

Mens Captain

Patrick

A magnificent winters day with 49 players out there having fun. Some really good scores in with r/d 34 pts. all in.

Winner Terry Trevitt (26) 40 pts. R/U. Bob McElveny (30) 39pts. on C/B.

N.T.P.S.

2nd. Stuart Irving + Bill Roffey.

7th. Stuart Irving + John Alexander.

12th. Steve Wilkinson. + House.

16th. Mark Jessop + Vince Robshaw.

Raffles. $75 Stuart Irving. $25 John Bell + John Edwards.

Good golfing and mental health. Well done to all winners.

A warm welcome to 2 new Vets. John Barringer and Alan Croke.

Cheers Capt. Dave.(red o`clock )

Saturday Competition Wrap-Up

Congratulations to Our Winners

Another excellent day of competition with some terrific scores across both divisions. Congratulations to everyone who featured in the prizes.

Division 1

Mark James (14) claimed the Division 1 title with a superb 38 points, while Steven Warne (11) finished runner-up on 37 points.

Division 2

Division 2 was tightly contested, with Robert Sheppard (20) taking the winner’s voucher on 38 points, just ahead of John Tannahill (30), who also finished on 38 points to secure the runner-up prize.

Ball Rundown

• Codey Rice (17) – 38
• Greg Morrison (19) – 38
• Vince Robshaw (31) – 38
• Brian Springfield (11) – 37
• Patrick Hayes (11) – 37
• Dane Wilson (20) – 37
• Patrick Tregellas (8) – 37
• Michael McKay (18) – 37
• Wayne Woodford (16) – 36
• Michael Kemp (7) – 36
• Simon Gates (17) – 36

Nearest to the Pins

• Hole 2 – Luke Coe
• Hole 2 – Charles Paton
• Hole 7 – Michael McKay
• Hole 7 – Dave Callard
• Hole 11 – Ryan Modini
• Hole 12 – Patrick Hayes
• Hole 12 – Darren Hubery
• Hole 16 – Robert Sheppard
• Hole 16 – Edmore Mahleka

Pro Pin

• Edmore Mahleka – $79 Pro Shop Voucher

Raffle Winners

• Walter Fisk – $25 Voucher
• Stephen Caine – $25 Voucher
• Rick Downes – $25 Voucher
• John McLoughlin – $25 Voucher

A Reminder About Pace of Play

We’re seeing an increasing number of groups, particularly in the morning field, falling well behind the group ahead. Please remember that it is the responsibility of the lowest marker in each group to help ensure the group maintains the correct pace of play. Your group should be right behind the group in front at all times. Moving forward a new Local rule will be introduced disqualifying the group, not just the lowest marker as per Men’s Golf Match Committee 11/7/26

When groups lose position early in the day, it creates a ripple effect that sees the afternoon field teeing off 30–50 minutes late, with the final groups not finishing until around 5:00 pm.

From now on, slow groups will receive a written warning for a first infringement. A second infringement will result in disqualification from the competition.

Please be considerate of your fellow members by keeping up with the group ahead, being ready to play, and embracing Ready Golf wherever possible.

Good Luck to Our Pennant Teams

Best of luck to all of our men’s pennant teams representing the club in the 2026 GNR Pennants this Sunday.

• Team 1 and Team 3 will be travelling to Ocean Shores.
• Team 2 heads to Coraki.
• Team 4 will compete at Mullumbimby.

We wish everyone the very best. Play well, enjoy the day, represent the club with pride, and most importantly—have fun!

Don’t forget to book into our free members Ambrose day on the 26th July!!!!

Men’s Captain

Patrick

How lovely it was to to play under blue skies and sunshine for a change. The course is recovering beautifully from all the rain and it is a great credit to the green keepers who have worked so hard to get it back to top condition. The greens were fast and true. Thankyou to all who work out on the course.

Apologies for the delay in posting the results of the game, I think we’ll put this game to sleep !!

Some wonderful news from the day was an eagle by Kaye Mills on the 3rd hole – congratulations Kaye, such an amazing shot!!

Our Winners for the day were Dorothy Robertson and Coral Rasmussen with a great score of +6.

Runners Up on a count back were Chris Waghorn and Pauline Benny – +5

Rundown went to Diane Hughes and Helen Evans +5; Liz Edwards and Pat Hodda +4;

Yvonne Morris and Glenda Ballard square; Kaye Mills and Pauline Ryan square; Denise Melling and Denise M Culpitt square: All In.

NTP. Div 1 7th hole Kaye Mills ; Div 2. Coral Rasmussen
16th hole Kaye Mills ; Div 2 Diane Hughes

Pro Pin Winner – Glenda Ballard $22

Raffle Winners $20 ; June McFadden $15; $10 each to Liz Edwards, Colleen Kelly and Alison Blair.

Have a lovely week and we’ll see everyone next Thursday for our catch up medal from May.

Pauline R. Ladies Captain 🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♀️

It was another enjoyable competition with plenty of impressive scoring and some excellent teamwork on display. Congratulations to everyone who featured in the prizes, with a tightly contested leaderboard and plenty of familiar faces collecting vouchers, ball rundowns and special prizes.

Winners

Jeffrey Trichter (20) and Ken Wood (28) combined superbly to take out the overall victory with an outstanding aggregate score of 71 points, earning the winners’ vouchers and balls.

Close behind in the runners-up position were Mark Jessop (21) and Maxwell Jessop (23), who finished on 70 points to secure the runner-up vouchers after another strong performance.

Rundown Winners

• John McLoughlin (22) – 65
• Brent McLennan (27) – 65
• Michael Walsh (15) – 64
• Josh Walsh (13) – 64
• Steve Archdeacon (24) – 64
• Brian Britton (31) – 64
• Hayden Gilbank (33) – 64
• Tony Waller (20) – 64
• Patrick Hayes (9) – 63
• Jonathan Roberts (29) – 63
• Kyle Harrison (13) – 63
• Aaron Garland (4) – 63
• Paul Quinlin (21) – 63
• Shane Vanderlight (9) – 63
• John Krause (17) – 63
• Stuart Irving (18) – 63

Nearest to the Pins

• 2nd Hole – Liam Henzell & Timothy Pooley
• 7th Hole – Luke Hammond & Wayne Stone
• 11th Hole – Les Browning
• 12th Hole – Liam Henzell & Jeffrey Trichter
• 16th Hole – Patrick Hayes & Mark Jessop

Pro Pin

• Patrick Hayes – $62 Pro Shop Voucher

Raffle Winners

• Paul Quinlin – $50 Voucher
• Ross Telfer – $25 Voucher
• Walter Fisk – $25 Voucher
• Perc Dempsey – $25 Voucher

Mens Captain

Patrick

Finally got a Monday game in. 36 brave souls faced the freezing wind and odd scud to test their stamina.

Rundown 33pts. all in. Winner EL President Brent McLennan (28) 37 pts. from r/u Jeff Trichter (20) 35pts.

N.T.P.S. 2nd House 7th. John Kraus + Dave Harrod 12th, Robert Sheppard + House. 16th. Steve Wilkinson + Grant McLean.

Raffle. $100 Tim Pooley $25 Jeff Trichter.

Well done to all winners. Good golfing and mental health.

Open day coming up on 10th August.$45 being sponsored by $20 bringing cost down to $25 per club member, so get your name and money in envelope and give to Capt. Dave before end of month.

Cheers Capt. Dave.(red o`clock time.)

🏌️ Saturday Medal Wrap-Up

Another Great Day at the Club!

There was plenty happening with some excellent scores across all three divisions, plenty of ball rundown winners, nearest-the-pin sharpshooters and, as always, a few lucky raffle winners heading home with a little something extra. Congratulations to everyone who picked up a prize! Good to finally have carts on the course, Well done to Brendon and the boys for a well-prepared course.

Match Play – Congratulations to Jared Brown who defeated Will Salters in today’s one and only match play round. Jared Has made it to the final and will now wait to see who he plays in the 2026 Match Play Championship.

Division 1

Ryan Modini (7) claimed the Division 1 handicap honours with a superb 71, edging out Garry Dowding (+1) on 72. Patrick Tregellas (7) took out the Gross prize with an impressive 80.

Division 2

Ken Mount (17) produced the winning score of 70 to claim Division 2, with Simon Gates (17) just one shot behind on 71. Cem Okan (15) added the Gross prize after posting 87.

Division 3

Steve Salter (24) was the standout in Division 3 with a terrific 70, while David Williams (26) finished runner-up on 72. Darren Hubery (20) secured the Gross prize with 94.

Ball Rundown

• Tony Waller (23) – 72
• Wayne Muir (25) – 73
• Anthony Anketell (11) – 73
• Patrick Ganet (12) – 73
• Brian Springfield (11) – 73
• David Killion (9) – 74
• Bryan Penny (18) – 74
• David Von Itzstein (9) – 74
• Walter Fisk (35) – 74
• Graham McKenzie (21) – 74
• Luke Coe (22) – 74

Nearest the Pins

• Hole 2 – Michael Kemp, David Harrod
• Hole 5 – Simon Woolley
• Hole 7 – Paul Pochodyla, Phil Cook, Darren Hubery
• Hole 11 – Cem Okan
• Hole 12 – Mark Stockwell, Michael Kemp
• Hole 16 – Patrick Ganet, Peter Lindeblad, Cem Okan

Pro Pin Winners

• Paul Pochodyla – $50 On Card – Prize from 4/7/26
• Michael Kemp – $38 Pro Shop Voucher

Raffle Winners

• Wayne Muir – $25 Voucher
• David Harrod – $75 Voucher
• Steve Wilkinson – $75 Voucher

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🎬 The Curious Case of the Mystery Pitching Wedge

There are moments in club history that deserve to be remembered.

This…may not be one of them.

Picture the scene.

A golfer arrives on the first tee, blissfully unaware that tucked neatly among the irons in the bag is a 15th club.

Not just any club.

A pitching wedge.

Not their pitching wedge.

Someone else’s.

Cue the dramatic music…

DUN… DUN… DUNNNNNN!

After a few holes, the dreaded words were spoken.

“Hang on… I’ve got too many clubs.”

Panic.

Confusion.

An emergency club count.

A thorough investigation worthy of a prime-time crime drama.

The mystery deepened when it became apparent that a certain member—whose identity shall remain protected by the Witness Protection Program (and because they still want friends)—had apparently left their pitching wedge in the innocent victim’s bag after the previous outing.

Or…did they?

Was it an innocent mistake?

A momentary lapse in concentration?

Or was this a carefully orchestrated attempt at psychological warfare designed to inflict a two-stroke penalty on an unsuspecting competitor?

The committee has no comment.

CSI Golf Club investigators were unable to recover fingerprints due to excessive sunscreen and pie grease.

Witnesses reported seeing “a bloke looking confused near the carts and clean shaven and wearing 2 pairs of socks,” but descriptions varied wildly.

The unnamed suspect has denied everything.

The unnamed victim maintains their innocence.

The pitching wedge remains silent.

The truth?

We may never know…

🎵 Dramatic music fades… until next Saturday. 🎵

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Men’s Captain

Patrick T

Midweek Stableford Delivers Some Outstanding Scores

After a welcome break in the weather, players returned to the course and produced some impressive scoring across both divisions. Conditions were ideal for scoring, with several competitors taking full advantage and plenty of players featuring in the ball rundown.

Division 1 Winners

Ryan Modini (HC 5) claimed Division 1 honours with an excellent 36 points, edging out Cem Okan (HC 13) on a countback after both players finished on the same score. Ryan’s consistent play throughout the round proved enough to secure the winner’s voucher, while Cem’s strong performance earned the runner-up prize.

Division 2 Winners

Division 2 belonged to Vince Robshaw (HC 30), who produced the score of the day with a fantastic 43 points. Wayne Muir (HC 23) also enjoyed a terrific outing, finishing runner-up with 41 points. Both players were well clear of the field after outstanding performances.

Ball Rundown

• Terry Baker (26) – 38 pts
• Walter Fisk (32) – 37 pts
• Jon Chugg (25) – 36 pts
• Graeme Johnson (21) – 36 pts
• Alwyn Phillips (20) – 35 pts
• Darren Hubery (18) – 35 pts
• Kevin Tooley (15) – 35 pts
• Terry Gosling (32) – 35 pts
• Kevin Bartlett (13) – 35 pts
• Paul Quinlin (21) – 35 pts
• Rick Downes (22) – 35 pts
• David Von Itzstein (7) – 34 pts
• Robert Sheppard (17) – 34 pts
• Kenneth Davey (25) – 34 pts
• Kyle Harrison (13) – 34 pts
• Brendan Otto (31) – 34 pts
• Owen McCallum (21) – 34 pts

Nearest to the Pins

• Graham Hopkins – Hole 2
• Terry Trevitt – Hole 2
• Kevin Bartlett – Hole 7
• Lindsay Smith – Hole 7
• Jared Brown – Hole 11
• Sam Benny – Hole 12
• Wayne Muir – Hole 12
• Charles Paton – Hole 16
• John McLoughlin – Hole 16

Pro Pin

• Lindsay Smith – $81 Pro Shop Voucher

Raffle Winners

• Maxwell Jessop – $75 Voucher
• Ryan Modini – $50 Voucher

Mens Captain

Patrick

A pretty ordinary start but fined up later with 13 starters no rundown.

Winner John Bell 33pts. R/U Steve Wilkinson 31pts. on C/B.

N.T.P.S. 2nd Nick Davis 7th.Tim Pooley 12th.Bryan Penny + John Bell. 16th.Mark Jessop +John Bell.

Raffle drawn next week due to lack of entries.

Well done to all winners. Good golfing and mental health.

Open day Monday 10th. August. $45 get your money and name in an envelop and give to Capt. Dave.

Entries close on 27th July.

Cheers Capt .Dave.(Red o`clock time at last)