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Tully Park Golf 31/5/2026

Sunday Competition

Chris Ryan won the May Stroke event and the A grade monthly medal, with a nett 66, along with the jackpot on the Mitre 10 hole. Chris Elliott was the B grade winner on countback for his 70. Tony Clewett was the C grade winner on 74 also on countback. Included in the rundown were John Smith 69, Sam McDonald 70, Tom James 72 (and the Goulburn Soldiers Club 9th nearest the pin), Ian Peterson 73 (Lee and Thomas 13 drive and pitch), Mick Gray 73, Doug Stevens 74 and Tom Heath 75. Mitch Cook won the BC Training nearest the pin.

Sunday June 7 is a  Stableford and Mystery Holes for the long weekend.

Membership prices for 2026/7 are to be Full $380, Pensioner $270, Junior $100 and Remote $210. This is a small rise from last year but still great value for all.  These are available from June 1st.

Round 2 of the Kevin and Noeline Peterson Matchplay is to be completed by July 12.

For Euchre players there will be a Euchre afternoon on Saturday June 20. Members and their partners are welcome to put their names down at the clubhouse before then with the event to kick off from 12.45pm.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole Competition

Alan Bill took out the top prize of the Goulburn Soldiers Club voucher last week with his 29 points. Craig Hussey was next best on 26 followed by Russell Schmitt and Kim Fahey both on 25. On 23 was Sam Cosgrove then Hayden Ward and Wayne Blay each with 22.

Ladies

The Tully Ladies played a stableford best 9 on Monday with Maxine McLaughlin scoring 23 points for the division 1 win. Division 2 saw a tie with Beryl Gray and Lil Ryan both scoring 21. Beryl Gray was nearest the pin on the Alan Bill Electrical 7th hole. The rundown included Georgina Cook 21, Barbara Miller 19 and Di Schmitt 18.

Sunday Competition

Mac Fife and Andrew Balabka totalled 70 for the stableford multiplier on Sunday to just pip Mick Gray and Kerry Bensley on 67. In the rundown were the teams of Simon Jiang and Eddie Sivell 65, Tom James and Tony McLaughlin 54, Ray Turner and John Smith on53 and Eddie Hawkins and Geoff Knight 52. Mick Gray won the Mitre 10mjackpot hole as well as taking the Alan Bill Electrical 7th nearest the pin. Tony McLaughlin (Workers Club 8th) and Glenn Baxter (Goulburn Soldiers Club14th) won the other nearest the pins. Simon Jiang won the Lee and Thomas 13th drive and pitch while Andrew Balabke won the same for the Carpet Court 16th.

Sunday May 31 Stroke Monthly Medal. The Kevin and Noeline Peterson  Matchplay  Event draw is in the clubhouse  with round 1 to be played by May 31.

Please note that bookings on the Miscore app now also register you in the competition.

Membership prices for 2026/7 are to be Full $380, Pensioner $270, Junior $100 and Remote $210. This is a small rise from last year but still great value for all.  There are available from June 1st.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole Competition

Simon Jiang took home the $25 Goulburn Soldiers Club voucher for his 25 points last week in the 12 hole competition. Phil Heath and Jeff Edwards were next best on 23.  On 22 for the rundown were Tony McLaughlin, Wayne Blay and Hayden Ward.

Ladies

Maxine Mclaughlin won the Stroke event last Monday for division 1 with a nett score of 67. Gail Kennerley won division 2 with 70. The rundown saw Beryl Gray score 72 and Georgina Cook make 77. The putting prizes for the day went to Di Schmitt 27 and Beryl Gray 30.

Tully Park Golf 17/05/2026

Sunday Competition

The 2026 Foursome Champions are John Smith and Ray Turner with a gross 161. Overall nett winners were Luke Wray and Greg Granger with 131.5.

Round 2 nett winners were the team of Luke Wray and Greg Granger with 63.5. Runners up were Chris Ryan and Tom Heath 64.5.

The Mitre 10 jackpot hole was won by John Smith, Bill Reid (BC Training 6th) and Dean Horne (Alan Bill Electrical 7th) won the nearest the pins. Teams of Mac Fife/ Bill Reid (Lee and Thomas 13th) and Chris Ryan / Tom Heath (Carpet Court 16th) won the drive and pitch holes.

Sunday May 24 Stableford 4 ball multiplier. The Kevin and Noeline Peterson  Matchplay  Event draw is in the clubhouse  with round 1 to be played by May 31.

Membership prices for 2026/7 are to be Full $380, Pensioner $270, Junior $100 and Remote $210. This is a small rise from last year but still great value for all.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole Competition

John Smith took to the podium with 27 points last week ahead of Maxine Mclaughlin and Craig Brown on 25. On 24 for the rundown were Mick McDonald, Scott Sherer and Kim Fahey.

Ladies

Round 1 of the Ladies Foursome Championships on Monday was won by the team of Maxine McLaughlin and Frances Miners with 69.5 nett. The ball rundown included Gail Kennerley/ Beryl Gray 77 and Ratna Rankmore / Barbara Miller 83.5.

Round 2 on Tuesday saw Ratna Rankmore and Barbara Miller victorious on 69.5 nett and the rundown had Maxine McLaughlin/ Frances Miners 71.5 and Georgina Cook/ Lil Ryan 78.

The 36 hole champions for 2026 were Maxine McLaughlin/ France Miners 208 (gross) and Gail Kennerley/ Beryl Gray 148 (nett)

Tully Park Golf 10/05/2026

Sunday Competition

Greg Granger won Sunday’s stableford event with 38 points as well as taking the jackpot home on the Mitre 10 hole and the Goulburn Soldiers Club nearest the pin 14th. Second for the day was Tony Clewett on 36. He was followed by Craig Hussey on 35 who also won the mystery holes on countback for 8 points on the Priceline 2nd, C L Concrete 10th and Aaron’s Trees 12th . Tom Heath and John Smith each had 34, Gary Spence 33 and on 32 were Dean Horne, Ray Turner and Simon Jiang on countback for the rundown.

Other nearest the pins went to  Ian Baxter (Alan Bill Electrical 7th), Sam Cosgrove (Worker’s Club 8th) and Glenn Baxter (Goulburn Soldiers Club 9th).

Drive and pitch on the Lee and Thomas 13th went to Max Sakiasi and the Carpet Court 16 was Tony McLaughlin.

Sunday May 17 is the Foursome Championships Round 2. The Kevin and Noeline Peterson  Matchplay  Event draw is in the clubhouse  with round 1 to be played by May 31.

Membership prices for 2026/7 are to be Full $380, Pensioner $270, Junior $100 and Remote $210. This is a small rise from last year but still great value for all.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole Competition

Simon Jiang topped the scoreboard with 28 points last week to win the Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole competition after a countback with Greg Maskill. On 26 were Glenn Baxter, Russell Schmitt, Maxine Mclaughlin and Hayden Ward. Stephen Rigby finished off the rundown with 25 on countback.

Ladies

Gail Kennerly returned a nett 64 for the Stroke event on Monday to win division 1. Lil Ryan had 68 for the division 2 win. Putting for the day went to Maxine McLaughlin 29 (div 1) and Lil Ryan 34 (div 2). The ball rundown saw Frances Miners score 69 and Barbara Miller finished with 74.

Tully Park Golf 03/05/2026

Sunday Competition

The Gross and Nett leaders for round 1 of the Foursome Championships 2026 are the team of John Smith and Ray Turner on 78 gross and 67.5 nett.

Included in the rundown were the teams of Greg Granger/ Luke Wray 68, Tony McLaughlin 68.5, Tom Heath/ Chris Ryan 68.5 and Glenn Baxter/ Simon Jiang 69.5.

Nearest the pins went to James Will (Alan Bill Electrical 7th), Mitch Cook (Worker’s Club 8th), Ray Turner (Goulburn Soldiers Club 9th), and Chris Ryan (Goulburn Soldiers Club 14th).

Drive and pitch on the Lee and Thomas 13th went to Luke Wray/ Greg Granger.

Sunday May 10 Stableford and mystery holes for Mother’s Day. May 17 is the Foursome Championships Round 2. The Kevin and Noeline Peterson  Matchplay  Event draw is in the clubhouse  with round 1 to be played by May 31.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole Competition

Terry Berg stepped up to score 30 points for the Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole event to lead the way from Craig Fahey on 29. Ken Wray and Maxine Mclaughlin both made 28 points followed by Craig Hussey and Brett Buckley each 26, Luke Wray 25 and on 24 Brian Larkin, Matthew Maas and Dean Horne.

Ladies

The Tully Ladies played a 3 stick + putter stableford event last week with Lil Ryan the winner on 36 points. Nearest the pin went to Frances Miners on the Mitre 10 hole. Ball rundown went to Barbara Miller and Di Schmitt both on 26.

Tully Park Golf 26/04/2026

Sunday Competition

Luke Wray returned a 6 under handicap  62 nett to win the C grade medal and the stroke event for April as well as the nearest the pin for the Goulburn Soldiers Club 9th hole. Bill Reid took the A grade medal with nett 64and the BC Training 6th hole nearest the pin.   Ian Peterson was the scored 65 for the B grade medal. In the rundown were Chris Elliott 66 (jackpot Mitre 10 hole and nearest the pin Alan Bill Electrical 7th), Alan Bill 66, Russell Schmitt 68 (drive and pitch Lee and Thomas 13th), Mac Fife 68 (drive and pitch Carpet Court 16th) Glenn Baxter 69 (Nearest the pin Goulburn Soldiers Club 14th)  and Sam McDonald and Mick Gray 69.

Sunday May 3 Round 1 of the Foursome Championships Round 2 is on May 17. Make sure your partner can make both rounds. The Kevin and Noeline Peterson  Matchplay  Event draw is in the clubhouse  with round 1 to be played by May 31.

Huge thanks to the volunteers for their work at the clubhouse and around the course. These people are the backbone of the club.

As a side note: huge thanks to the local concrete truck driver who assisted one of Tully’s members after he fell over out the front of the course. He did not get your name or company but very much appreciates the helping hand you gave while rushing to your next job.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole Competition

John Smith backed up from last week with another 28 point round to win the Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole event. Garry  Handley fared well with 27 followed by Wayne Blay 26, Craig Brown 25 and on 24 Don Grimston, Phil heath and Tony McLaughlin. Chris Elliott finished off the rundown on 23.

Ladies

Gail Kennerley returned an excellent nett 63 for a win in the division 1 stroke event last week. Beryl Gray also performed well for her nett 63 to take division 2 and the putting prize with 33 putts.  The rundown went to Maxine Mclaughlin 67 (and the putting for Div 1 with 27), Lil Ryan 71, Georgina Cook 73, Frances Miners 76.  This weeks round will be on Tuesday due to the Anzac day holiday on Monday.

Sunday Competition

The team of Ian Peterson, Don Grimston, Tony Clewett and Ken Wray won the 4 person ambrose on Sunday with a nett score of 53.325. Tom Heath, Chris Ryan, John Smith and Ray Turner came in second on 54.75 followed by Glenn Baxter, Simon Jiang, Tony McLaughlin and Sam McDonald on 55.75.

Ray Turner won the jackpot Mitre 10 hole with nearest the pins for the day to Luke Wray (BC Training  6th and Workers Club 8th ), Kerry Bensley (Alan Bill Electrical 7th),  Ian Peterson (Goulburn Soldiers Club 9th) and Mick Gray (Goulburn Soldiers Club 14th.). Drive and Pitch wins went to Tom Heath (Lee and Thomas 13th) and Glenn Baxter (Carpet Court  16th).

Sunday April 26 stroke monthly medal. Foursome Championships are spread over two Sundays- May 3 and May 17. Make sure your partner can make both rounds. The Kevin and Noeline Peterson  Matchplay  Event draw is in the clubhouse  with round 1 to be played by May 31.

Huge thanks to the volunteers for their work at the clubhouse and around the course. These people are the backbone of the club.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole Competition

With the handicap system up and running here are the results from the last 2 weeks.

The week finishing April 8 saw Dean Horne score a win after a countback on 28 points over Tony McLaughlin and Andrew Balabka. On 27 was Mac Fife and Kim Fahey scored 26. Tony Grimston and Craig Fahey each had 25 followed by Ian Baxter, Craig Brown and Phil Heath all on 24.

The week ending April 15 had John Smith lead the way on 27 with Garry Handley on 26. On 25 were Russell Schmitt, Craig Brown and Ray Turner, and on 24 Ken Wray, Tony McLaughlin and Terry Berg. Phil Heath finished the rundown on 23 after a countback..

Ladies

Georgina Cook won division 1 in the stroke event last week with nett 73, Beryl Gray was the division 2 winner with 69 nett and the putting winner with 34. Heather Buchanan won div 1 putting with 30. The ball rundown included  Frances Miners 72 and Lil Ryan 74.

Tully Park Golf 12/04/2026

Sunday Competition

The annual RSL versus Tully Golf event that goes back 50 years was won by the team from the RSL 375 points to 321.

Winners for the RSL team were Hamish Copland and Nick Cooley 50 points with their runners up Roger Gann and Rodney Gann 47. Tom James and Greg Granger led the way for Tully with 45 and Mick Gray and Kerry Bensley took second with 42.

The rundown went to the teams of Peter Rowlands/ Ian Toole 45, Tom Andreatta/ Corey Manning 45, Aaron Grandrovskis/ Dean Evans 43, Mal Maher/ John Wilson 42, Michael Corcoran/ Wayne Murdoch 42, Tony McLaughlin / Ian Baxter 41, Gary Spence/ Chris Elliott 40, Wayne Phelps/ Glen Swanson 39, Mark Ryan / Eddie Hawkins 38,and Roger Holgate/ Hamish Copland 38.

Nearest the pins went to Chris Elliott (8th and 15th), Rod Gann (11th) and Greg Granger (17th).  Drive and pitch went to Gary Spence (1st), Tony McLaughlin (4th), and Michael Corcoran (9th).

Thank you to Goulburn Golf Club for hosting the event. 2027 it will be at Tully Park Golf Club.

Sunday April 19 is a 4 Person Ambrose

 

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole Competition

The 12 hole competition is having some handicapping problems with the new system but we hope it will be resolved soon. The event will continue as normal and each weekly round  will be determined as soon as this is sorted. Thank you for your patience and support of the club.

Sunday Competition

Easter was kind to Tony McLaughlin as he took top honours in the stableford event with 38 points and the jackpot Mitre 10 hole. Dean Horne took second place with 37 with the rundown ball going to Eddie Sivell 35, Roly Wong 33, Ian Baxter 33, Russell Schmitt 32, Ray Turner 31 and on 30 Glenn Baxter and Ian Peterson.

The mystery holes for April was won by Roly Wong after a countback on 8 points on the Goulburn Solar 3rd, D.One Accounting 11th and Scott Reid Plumbing 18th.

Nearest the pins went to Mark Ryan (BC Training 6th and Alan Bill Electrical 7th ), Chris Ryan took the Worker’s Club 8th along with the drive and pitch for Carpet Court 16th, and Glenn Baxter took the Lee and Thomas 13th drive and pitch.

The lucky number draw was won by D Grimston. It is only $2 for a number and the next draw has begun.

Sunday April 12 is the annual  RSL v Tully 4BBB Stableford on April 12 at Goulburn Golf Club. Names are due by Wed April 8. Tee times available from 6.30am. Vouchers for 1st and 2nd teams from each side and an extensive rundown. Cost is $29per player for golf and a sausage sizzle.

The Kevin and Noeline Peterson Matchplay tournament draw will be finalised by April 6.

Greens are being cored on Tuesday April 7 so come and give a hand for a couple of hours from 7.30am.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole Competition

Stephen Rigby won last week’s 12 hole competition with 24 points, closely followed by Jeff Edwards on 23. On 21 were John Smith, Scott Sherer, Ian Baxter Mal Young and Don Grimston.

The new handicapping for the midweek competition started April 1st.  Score the competition on your phone as you play. There are cards at the clubhouse if you wish to see the new indexes as you are only handicapped on the first 9 holes every 2 rounds.

Ladies

Tully Ladies played a stableford event last Monday with Gail Kennerley winning on countback from Ratna Rankmore after both scored 33 for division 1. Division 2 saw Barbara Miller score 36 points and win mystery holes with 10  points on the5th hole for  Mitre 10, Aaron’s Trees 12th and Argyle Cleaning 17th holes. The rundown for the day included Beryl Gray for her 34 .

Tully Park Golf 29/03/2026

Sunday Competition

The March B grade monthly medal and stroke event winner was Tony Mclaughlin with a nett 66. Ray Turner took second place and the A grade medal for his 67and Luke Wary won C grade with 69. Making up the rundown were Tom James 68, Russell Schmitt 70, Roly Wong 70, Dean Horne 71 and Tom Heath 71 on countback. The jackpot hole was won by Greg Granger on the Mitre 10 hole with nearest the pins going to Tom James BC Training 6th , Ian Peterson Alan Bill Electrical 7th, Ray Turner Workers Club 8th  and Chris Ryan taking the two Goulburn Soldiers Club holes 9 and 14. The drive and pitch holes went to Tom James Lee and Thomas 13th  and Ray Turner Carpet Court 16th .

Sunday April 5 is a Stableford and Mystery holes round for Easter.

Nomination are now being taken at the clubhouse for both:

The Kevin and Noeline Peterson Matchplay Event . Names are due by March 31.

And the RSL v Tully 4BBB Stableford on April 12 at Goulburn Golf Club. Names are due by Wed April 8.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole Competition

Wayne Blay scored 28 points to take the prize for last week’s Goulburn Soldiers Club midweek competition. Stephen Rigby was next best on 26. Ian Baxter, Kim Fahey, Maxine McLaughlin and Angela Deacon each had 24 and Craig Brown 23, and Terry Berg 22 made up the rundown.

There will be changes to the handicapping for the midweek competition soon so keep an eye out for the notices in coming weeks.   This will mean a special handicap for the competition as will be shown on your phone.

Ladies

The first medal round of the year saw Gail Kennerley win the division 1 with nett 65 and Beryl Gray took division 2 on 74 as well as the putting prize with 32. Div 1 putting went to Georgina Cook with 28. The rundown included Barbara Miller 74, Georgina Cook 75 and Maxine Mclaughlin 76.