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Tully Park Golf 06/11/2022

Sunday Competition

Brynn Matthews backed up his recent championship form with 39 points in the Sunday’s stableford event. Mitch Cook came second with 38 and took the mystery holes for November on the Goulburn Solar, Free One Building Design and Scott Reid Plumbing holes. Mick Regterschot had 37, Russ Schmitt and Wayne Minney each had 34  and Tony Clewett, Russ Lieschke and Mark Berrisford made up the rundown.  Wayne Minney was nearest the pin on the Mitre 10 holes and Mitch Cook won the drive and pitch on Aaron’s trees.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole

Julie Hearne prevailed in another wet week with 31 points for the Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole competition. Marty Smith was the next best with 22 points.

Ladies

The President’s team was victorious over the Captain’s 129 to 120 for the annual play-off with Heather Buchanan leading the way on 37 points in division 1. Beryl Howe was the best in division 2 on 32. Georgina Cook had 35 points for the day while Maxine McLaughlin had 32.

Slater Drafting Par 3

November 12 is the final round of the Slater Drafting Par 3 for 2022. Tee off is from 7.30 to 11 am and cost is only $7/ player. All regular and novice golfers are welcome.

Notices:  Sunday Nov 13 Brian Mills Charity 2 Person Ambrose. Be at Tully by 7.30am for tee off at 8am. Lunch included in $20/ player. We are raising funds for Wollondilly Public School and Sts Peter and Paul’s Primary School. Teams can play on Saturday.

The Bi-Rite Xmas guessing competition is on again with over $700 in prizes. Members are asked to pick up tickets to sell at the clubhouse – drawn Gala Day Dec 11.

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Sunday Competition

Trent Cooper has taken out the A Grade title for the Tully Park Championships with final rounds of 68,68 for a total of 287. B Grade went to Josh Cooper on 346 after his final rounds of 79 and 85 while C grade went to Tom Minney after his finish of 87 and 97. Nett prizes went to John Smith A Grade (287), Ken Wray B Grade (279) and Brynn Matthews C Grade (277). Division 1and 2 winners for Saturday were Josh Cooper (67) and Ken Wray (68) and Sunday were  Tony McLaughlin (67) and Wayne Minney (61). The October Monthly Medal went to Wayne Minney for his 61 and taking the C Grade win for the day while Trent Cooper 68 took A and Gary Handley 69 won C grade. The rundown for Saturday went to 71 and Sunday went to 71 on a 2 card countback. Nearest the pin was won by Russ Schmitt on Jewell Builders hole and drive and pitch winner was Mac Fife on Aaron’s Trees. The jackpot was not won on Mitre 10 hole.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole

Alan Bill stepped into the limelight with a win for the 12 hole Goulburn Soldiers Comp at Tully last week with 28 points. Kim Fahey came in with 26 and Lindsay Sergeant had 24. The rundown also included Russ Schmitt, Roly Wong, Tony McLaughlin and Kevin Breen all on 23, Brett Buckley and Chris Spillane on 22, Wayne Pull and Chris Ryan on 21 and Jeff Edwards after a five card countback on 20.

Ladies

Heather Buchanan backed up from last week with a nett 75 for a division 1 win. Jenni Price came in best for division 2 on 80. Georgina Cook 77 and Maxine Mc Laughlin 79 were in  the rundown. Putting winners were Maxine on 28 and Jenni on 32.

Notices:  Sunday Nov 6 Stableford. Brian Mills Charity 2 Person Ambrose is on Nov 13. Be at Tully by 7.30am for tee off at 8am. Lunch included in $20/ player. We are raising funds for Wollondilly Public School and Sts Peter and Paul’s Primary School. The Bi-Rite Xmas guessing competition is on again with over $700 in prizes. Members are asked to pick up tickets to sell at the clubhouse – drawn Gala Day Dec 11. Big thanks to Luke and the volunteers for their efforts on the course after the recent flooding getting things prepared for the championships. Also thanks to Joe for his time at the clubhouse during the championships and our other clubhouse volunteers. All your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Men’s Championships continue Saturday and Sunday 29/30 October.

Sunday Competition

After 2 rounds of the club championships Trent Cooper leads A grade gross on 151, Russ Schmitt the B Grade on 174 and Tom Minney the C Grade on 171. Nett leaders for each grade are John Smith 140, Ken Wray 142 and Brynn Matthews 135.

Saturday saw John Smith take division 1 on 63 nett and Tom Minney division 2 on 62. The ball rundown went to 72. Sunday saw Tom Heath win division 1 with 68 nett and Tom Minney backing up well with 70 after countback. The rundown went to 75 in a 6 card countback.

The jackpot on the Goulburn Soldiers Club hole was not won, Tony McLaughlin Jewell Builders nearest the pin while Tom Minney won the D.One Accounting drive and pitch.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole

Tony McLaughlin held on to win the 2022 Kevin Allen Consistency Competition with a total of 102. Marty Smith was right on his heels for second on 101 and Max Sakiasi took third with 95. Thanks to all who took part over the past six weeks and especially to Val Allen for her continued sponsorship.

Eddie Hawkins put it all together at the end of the consistency comp to come in with 28 points and win the Goulburn Soldiers 12 hole comp. Tony McLaughlin was next best with 27and Marty Smith followed him on 25.The rundown included James Wilson and Ben Pearson each with 24, Max Sakiasi, Bryan Norris, Roly Wong, Brett Buckley and Greg Maskill all on 23, Julia Hearne and Russell Lieschke on 22 and Wayne Minney 21 in a five card countback.

Ladies

Heather Buchanan won division 1 and Jenni Price took div 2 both with 33 points for the stableford competition. Heather also won the mystery holes for Ginny’s Building and Carpentry, Mandy’s Restaurant and ARW holes with 8 points. The ball rundown included Georgina Cook 32 and Ruth Beveridge 27.

Notices:  Sunday October 29/30 Stroke – Championships . Brian Mills Charity 2 Person Ambrose is on Nov 13. Be at Tully by 7.30am for tee off at 8am. Lunch included in $20/ player. We are raising funds for Wollondilly Public School and Sts Peter and Paul’s Primary School. The Bi-Rite Xmas guessing competition is on again with over $700 in prizes. Members are asked to pick up tickets to sell at the clubhouse – drawn Gala Day Dec 11.

tully park golf 16/10/2022

Men’s Championships Saturday and Sunday 22/23 and 29/30 October.

Sunday Competition

In the wet conditions it was Chris Ryan who proved victorious with 35 points after a countback win over Russell Schmitt. Gary Spence , Wayne Minney and Tom Heath each had 34 followed by Trent Cooper and Roly Wong on 33 and then Glenn Baxter and Russell Lieschke 32.

Ray Turner took the jackpot on the Mitre 10 hole, Eddie Sivell was nearest the pin on the Goulburn Soldiers Club hole and Gary Spence won the drive and pitch for Lee and Thomas.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole

Liam Harmer came in first last week with 26 points ahead of a sodden field with Max Sakiasi on 23. The rundown also included Mark Berrisford 22, Mick Gray, Darrell Spence and Tony McLaughlin all on 21.

After 5 weeks of the Kevin Allen Consistency  Comp, Tony McLaughlin has kept his place at the top of the field with 98, Marty Smith and Max Sakiasi are tied for 2nd on 95. Now into our final week the latest results will be important.

Ladies

Tully Ladies enjoyed a day of rest on Monday after last weekend’s deluge.

Notices:  Sunday October 22 & 23 Stroke – Championships . Club Championships finish Oct 29/30. Saturdays are tee all day (organise your own groups) Sundays are tee up to 8.30am. Thanks to Luke and the volunteers for your help clearing the course for play after the flooding.

Tully Park Golf 09/10/2022

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole

Marty Smith made it back to back wins with 25 points last week after a countback with Jason Puckett. Wayne Minney and Josh Cooper both had 24 followed by Brett Buckley, Wayne Pull and Tony McLaughlin all on 23. The rundown went to 21.

After 4 weeks of the Kevin Allen Consistency  Comp, Tony McLaughlin has kept his place at the top of the field with 98, Marty Smith moved into second on 95 and Max Sakiasi holds third with 93. There is still room to move for several players to challenge the leaders in the final 2 weeks.

Ladies

Beryl Howe was the star performer in the wet conditions at Tully on Monday with 30 points in the stableford event to win division 2. Ratna Rankmore took division 1 with 25 with the rundown including Jenni Price 28, Di Schmitt 25, Beryl Gray 24 and Frances Miners 23. Di Schmitt also won the mystery holes on the Goulburn Solar, Mitre 10 and D One Accounting holes.

Notices:  Sunday October 16 Stableford. Welcome back to the clubhouse to Joe, we hope you are in top shape. Club Championships commence Oct 22/23 and finish Oct 29/30. Saturdays are tee all day (organise your own groups) Sundays are tee up to 8.30am. Sunday and Slater Drafting Par 3 comps were both cancelled due to the flooding.

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Sunday Competition

Andrew Balabka played the wet course conditions well on Sunday to finish with 35 points for the stableford win. Eddie Sivell put his game together for 34 points, Roly Wong had 33 and Wayne Minney 31 for the rundown. The Priceline Pharmacy jackpot did not go off, Russ Schmitt was nearest the pin on the Mitre 10 hole and Roly Wong won Ginny’s Building and Carpentry drive and pitch.

Club Championships commence Oct 22/23 and finish Oct 29/30. Saturdays are tee all day (organise your own groups) Sundays are tee up to 8.30am.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole

Marty Smith headed up the 12 hole comp for Goulburn Soldiers Club last week with 27 points. Wayne Pull and Deane Hearne each had 26. Tom Minney scored 25 followed by Russ Schmitt, Jai Field and Max Sakiasi all on 24. The rundown went to 21 in a 5 card countback for the 39 starters.

After 3 weeks of the Kevin Allen Consistency  Comp, Tony McLaughlin has leapt to the top of the field with 75, Max Sakiasi moved into second on 72 and tied third are Frances Miners and Russ Schmitt both on 68. With 3 weeks remaining it is still an open race.

Ladies

Heather Buchanan and Ratna Rankmore tied for division 1 in the stroke choice 9 last week when both finished on 35.3. Beryl Howe won div 2 on 38.3. The rundown included Maxine McLaughlin 36.5, Georgina Cook 37 and Lil Ryan 40.3. Maxine and Lil won the putting comps for their divisions with 31 and 34 respectively.

Slater Drafting Par 3

The October round of the Slater Drafting Par 3 is on Sat Oct 8 with tee off 7.30 to 11am. Cost $7/player.

Notices:  Sunday October 9 Stableford Aggregate . The annual Kevin Allen Consistency Competition and has 3 more rounds to be completed as part of the Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole comp, so check the window for details. Thanks to Luke and the volunteers for their efforts on the course and at the clubhouse.

tully park golf 25/09/2022

Sunday Competition

Tom Minney won the stroke event and C Grade monthly medal for September with a nett 65 on Sunday. Gary Spence won the A Grade after a countback for his 74 and Tony McLaughlin won B Grade also on countback for his 72. In the rundown were Russ Schmitt 72, Tony Clewett 74 and Tom Heath 74. Max Sakiasi won the jackpot on the Jewell Builders hole and Roly Wong won the drive and pitch on the Aaron’s Trees hole.

Club Championships commence Oct 22/23 and finish Oct 29/30. Saturdays are tee all day Sundays are tee up to 8.30am.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole

Tom James finished with 27 points last week to win the Goulburn Soldiers Club voucher over the 12 holes with a field of 56. Dean Heane took second spot with 26 followed by Mick Regterschot and Tony McLaughlin each on 25. On 24 were Marty Smith, Wayne Pull, Tony Clewett , France Miners and Julie Hearne in a rundown that went to 22 with a 5 card countback.

Round 2 of the Kevin Allen Consistency competition sees Frances Miners still in the lead on 56 points. Tony McLaughlin is holding on in second on 52 and Max sakiasi sits third with 48.

Ladies

Heather Buchanan won division 1 last week for the Ladies stoke event with nett 73 whil Frances Miners won div 2 with 71. The rundown included Georgina Cook and Jenni Price each on 74, Maxine McLaughlin, Lil Ryan and Di Schmitt all on 77.

Notices:  Sunday October 2 Stableford . The annual Kevin Allen Consistency Competition and has 4 more round to be completed as part of the Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole comp, so check the window for details. Thanks to Luke and the volunteers for their efforts on the course and at the clubhouse.

tully park golf 18/09/2022

Sunday Competition

Tom James let loose on Sunday in the wind returning 41 points for a stableford win. Mick Regterschot handled the conditions admirably as well for his 37 followed by Gary Spence and Russ Schmitt each on 35. Finishing the rundown on 34 were Ken Wray, Ian Baxter and Russell Lieschke. Andrew Balabka took the jackpot on the Mitre 10 hole with 2.34m, Alan McDonald was nearest the pin on the Jewell Builder hole and Tom Heath won the drive and pitch for D.One Accounting. Gary Spence won the mystery holes for the Goulburn Soldiers Club, The Agency and Argyle Cleaning holes.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole

Round 1 of the Kevin Allen Consistency competition saw 51 starters lining up with Frances Miners showing her true ability scoring 32 points to take the lead. Tony McLaughlin put in another solid performance for his 27 and Russell Lieschke did likewise with 26. On 25 were Trent Cooper and Max Sakiasi followed by Russ Schmitt, and Wayne Minney on 24. Also in the rundown were Ian Baxter, Maxine Mclaughlin and Eddie Hawkins , Darryl Robertson and Lil Ryan all on 23, followed by Jenni Price, Beryl Howe and Ruth Beveridge all on 22.

Ladies

Frances Miners finished with 46 points last week for the division 2 win in the Ladies stableford event. Maxine McLaughlin won division 1 after a countback over Georgina Cook on 33. Lil Ryan 33, Jenni Price 33 and Beryl Howe 31 were all in the rundown. Georgina also won the mystery holes with 8 points on the Priceline, Carpet Court and Aaron’s trees holes.

Notices:  Sunday September 25 Stroke Monthly Medal. The annual Kevin Allen Consistency Competition is underway and continues over the next 5 weeks as part of the Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole comp, so check the window for details. Thanks to Luke and the volunteers for their efforts on the course and at the clubhouse.

Tully Park Golf 11/9/2022

Welcome to the new captain for Tully Park Golf Club – Russell Lieschke , the Vice Captain Gary Spence and the secretary Brett Buckley.

Sunday Competition

Trent Cooper took top honours for the Par event after a countback win with +1 over Darrell  Spence and Ray Turner. Trent also won the Jackpot on the Argyle Cleaning hole and the raffle . Making square for the round was Russell Lieschkefollowed by Max Sakiasi, Tony McLaughlin, Russell Schmitt and Chris Ryan , all on -1 and Alan McDonald after a countback with -2. Gary Spence won the Workers Club nearest the pin and Mac Fife won the Carpet Court drive and pitch.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole

Alan McDonald backed up Sundya’s good game with 25 points for the 12 hole win this week. Amassed on 24 were Kim Fahey, Chris Ryan, Garry Handley, Ian Baxter and Eddie Anning. Wayne Pull again made the rundown on 23 and Brian Larkin won the final ball after a 5 card countback on 21.

Ladies

Lil Ryan scored her first stroke event win with the ladies last week with an excellent nett 63. Georgina Cook was next best on nett 72 and then Frances Miners had 74. Beryl Gray took the putting award for the day with 34.

Slater Drafting Par 3

Wayne Minney is the September winner of the Slater Drafting Par 3 with nett 26. Ron Nunn led the rundown on 27 with Noel James and Tony McLaughlin both on 28.

Notices:  Sunday September 18 Stableford. The annual Kevin Allen Consistency Competition is underway and continues over the next 5.5 weeks as part of the Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole comp, so check the window for details.

Tully Park Golf 4/9/2022

Sunday Competition

Alan McDonald showed everyone how to play golf with 38 points on Sunday to win the stableford event. Tom James came in with 36 followed by Tom Heath, Trent Cooper and Ken Wray all on 35. Tony Clewett scored 34 , Eddie Sivell and Ian Baxter each had 32 for the rundown. Trent Cooper took the jackpot on Jeremy Ryan Plumbing hole at 3.2m and the Mitre 10 nearest the pin. Adam Bruckshaw won the Lee and Thomas Drive and Pitch.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole

Phil Heath took out the Gouburn Soldiers Club 12 hole competition last week with 25 points. On 23 were Maxine McLaughlin, Brett Buckley, Alan McDonald and Lindsay Sergeant. Max Sakiasi and Wayne Minney both had 22  in a rundown that went to 21 on a 4 card countback.

Ladies

Beryl Howe scored 32 points last week to win the 1st division for the stableford event and Frances Miners took division 2 with 29 as well as the mystery holes for the Goulburn Soldiers Club, Mandy’s restaurant and D.One Accounting holes with 8 points. The rundown included Heather Buchanan 29, Maxine Mclaughlin 26 and Beryl Gray 25.

Slater Drafting Par 3

The September round of the Slater Drafting Par 3 is on this Saturday Sept 10 with tee off from 7.30am to 11am.

Notices:  Sunday September 11 Par event.. The annual Kevin Allen Consistency Competition starts Friday Sept 9. The Special Meeting is set for Sept 11 at 1pm in a bid to find a secretary and captain for the club.  Big thanks to Luke and the volunteers for their hours of dedication to getting the coring and sanding of the greens completed.