May 2013

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Minor Championships 2013

 
This years Minor Championships were contested over two days, three grades and 36 holes of stroke competition. Round 1 was all about two families, the Bills and the Hoskings. The Bills, father Alan and outstanding junior talent Lachlan both scored their first eagles (2 under par) in the same round and in the same group. On the 5th hole, Alan Bill hit beautifully from the tee to the blind pin. Upon arrival at the pin, he feared that the ball had carried the green and ended up in the river. “It’s probably in the hole” he quipped while he thought “as if”.  Sure enough the holy grail of amateur golf was his. Later on the 13th hole Lachlan swung easily from 90 meters out to a difficult back pin position. The ball rolled up toward the pin, took a “logo moment” and dropped into the cup. Meanwhile over at Hosking Town, father Greg and son Michael were fighting it out for  first round A Grade nett honours. With both carding nett 65, Greg claimed the voucher on seniority (and a countback). At the same time Nikita Hosking was quietly demolishing the B Grade competition, knocking off Tracker Tahana by a shot with nett 66. In C Grade, Jono Gegg was too good for Popeye Tozer, carding 70 nett to win that round. Also in the mix at the halfway point were Paul Rowland (68), Eddie Sivell (68), Charlie McDonald (69), Bill McMahon (69), Russell Schmitt (69) and Lacchlan Bill (70).

Round two and the Monthly Medal dawned cold, overcast and frosty. As cold as charity, in fact. Kerry Bensley had the standout round and claimed the Monthly Medal and C Grade with an excellent 62 nett. Charlie McDonald won A Grade with nett 65, while Bill McMahon won B Grade with nett 71. Also featuring, and challenging for the Championship prizes were Andrew Kadwell (66), Piopeye Tozer (69), Marty Weise (69), Russell Lieschke (69), Alan Bill (70), Tom Heath (71), Ben Hogan (71) Russell Schmitt (72) and Trent Cooper (72). Adam Boxsell was not putting his hat in the ring for a spot on the Championship board. Instead, he carded 82 nett and scored the special ball.

After 36 holes the final results were thus:

A Grade Gross: Scott Nolan (1) – 76+78=154
A Grade Nett: Charlie McDonald (12) 69+65=134

B Grade Gross: Russell Schmitt (15) 84+87=171 (Also Nikita Hosking (17) 83+86=169)
B Grade Nett: Bill Mcmahon (16) 69+71=140 (Also Nikita Hosking (17) 66+69=135)

C Grade Gross: Andrew Kadwell (21) 94+87=181
C Grade Nett: Neil Tozer (23) 72+69=141

 
 

Congratulations on your handicaps, chaps.

 
Congratulations to the following golfers who have just gained their official Australian Golf Union Handicaps.

Mark Geale (12), Josh Cooper (26), Mick Kadziela (29), Glenn Wharton (9) and Darren Sasse (28).

Getting your handicap is easy. First you must be a member (membership forms are on the Tully Park website – www.tullyparkgolf.com). Second you must complete 3 rounds of at least 9 holes (18 is better), scored by a member of the club. Third, join in the fun of competition golf and watch tyour handicap come down.

 
 

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

 
This weeks Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition was a tight affair and one for the veterans. Thats right, not a junior, nor even a youthfull golfer in sight. Tony Clewett took the vouchers home with an excellent score of 26 points for his 12 hole round. John Peterson was next with an also impressive 25 points, followed by a crew on 24 points. Margaret Gibson and Bryson Plumb floated to the top of the countback to round out the ball rundown. Helen Carne enjoyed her round immensely and took home the special ball with 10 points.

 
 

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Memberships for 2013-2014 Now Available

 
Memberships are now open for 2013/2014.

Membership Fees

Sub Juniors (10yrs & Under) – $30
Juniors (11yrs to 18yrs) – $85
Pensioners (Pensioner Card MUST be shown) – $150
Members – $220

$5 Discount for Goulburn Soldiers Club Members

Fees include AGU, ACTDGA and Golflink fees

You can download a membership application form here

 
 

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Junior Golf Champions at Tully Park – Where Else?

 
Sixty years ago, a young Bruce Devlin, of Tully Park, won the Southern Tablelands Junior Open Championship. Forty eight years ago a young Jack Newton won the Schoolboys Open Championship at Tully Park. Thirty three years ago Brett Ogle won the Tully Park A Grade Championship…

Bruce Devlin     
Recently young Lachlan Bill was granted entry into the All Schools Under 15’s Golf Tournament and Jack Newton Shield. Lachy played some great golf, going around the tough Wentworth Falls Country Club course with scores of 78 and 80. In doing so, Lachlan won the Year 8 scratch event and placed 4th overall. Lachlan has consistently been performing well in junior golf competitions and Jack Newton Foundation events. Of course, being from Tully Park, Lachlan will not be troubled by any close attention from local media. Well done Lachlan! All of Tully Park are proud of you.

 
 

Trent Cooper wins one for Mum

 
Trent Cooper played an outstanding round of composed golf on Sunday, carding 46 points for the 18 holes. Trent claimed a fabulous trophy (a Breville Wok and Grill) donated by Brian and Jan Mills. Trents mum will be happy. As soon as he learns how to use it. Greg Hosking was very unlucky to be beaten with 45 points as he too played an outstanding round. Andrew Kadwell was next with 41 points, followed by Mick Gray, Roy McNair and Ray Turner on 40 points. Mick Hosking beat Charlie McDonald for the special ball with 24 points.

In the Progressive competition Ray Turner beat Roy McNair in a countback with 51 points, while Adam Boxsell won the raffle. Neil Tozer was nearest to the pin on the 5th hole while Scott Nolan won the drive and pitch on the 13th. Shane and Trent Cooper won the Cock o’the Walk against Scott Nolan and Charlie McDonald, 5 up and 4 to play.

Next weeks competition is the annual match against the RSL Social Golf Club at Goulburn Golf Club. Cost is $22 for golf and lunch or $16 for lunch only. Tee off is at 6.45am.. The following week sees the Minor Championships to be played over 36 holes on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of May.

 
 

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

 
Greg Hosking was in sizzling form in last weeks Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition. Kicking off his round with a double bogie, Greg soon made amends with two birdies and an eagle on his front 9 to record an outstanding 2 over par, 30 points. Left amongst the wreckage were Beryl Gray and Don Grimston (26 points), Kerry Bensley (25) and Garth Stacey and Scott Nolan (22 in a 4 card countback). Anthony Cooper was the recipient of the special ball with an outstanding 11 points.

 
 

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Tully Park Sureshot GPS Fourball Qualifier

 
The first round of the NSW Fourball Championship was held on Sunday with many keen pairs vying for the opportunity to proceed through to the District round and a shot at the State Final at Bonville, Coffs Harbour. Only three pairs can proceed to the District round so the competition was hot. The penultimate prize is more than worthwhile, three days at the Bonville Golf resort, all expenses paid. Scott Nolan and Debbi Collins have made it once, and, going back to 2005, Charlie McDonald and Paul Todkill had a similar honour.

The winners of the Sunday comp were Eddie Sivell and Andrew Kadwell who carded an excellent 47 points. Chris Elliott and Ray Turner were close behind with 46 points followed by Trent and Shane Cooper (46) and Scott Nolan and Charlie McDonald (45). The Department of Education (Russell Lieschke and Eddie Hawkins) won the special ball.

Nearest to the pins went to Eddie Sivell (Goulburn Workers Club 8th) and Scott Nolan (Kevs Quality Meats 12th). The Cock o’the Walk was a walkover with Scott Nolan and Charlie McDonald demolishing Marty Hunter and Adam Boxsell.

Next weeks competition is the Mothers Day Single Stableford with a prize donated by Brian and Jan Mills. It will also include the May round of the Kevin Allan Memorial Consistency Competition. Upcoming comps include the Fourball versus the RSL Social Golf Club (May 19th) and the Minor Championships (May 25th and 26th).