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Tully Park Golf 30/01/2022

Sunday Competition

A countback was required to separate Bill Reid (B Grade and stroke winner) and Garry Handley (C Grade winner) for the overall stoke competition on Sunday after both finished on nett 66. Chris Ryan took the A grade honours with nett 73 as well as the Jackpot hole for the Mitre 10 hole. Newcomer Daniel Dugdale won the nearest the pin for the Goulburn Soldiers Club hole. The rundown for the day included: Mark Berrisford 70, Darrell Spence 71, Roly Wong 73, and on 74 Ryan Saville, Ken Wray, Russell Lieschke, Eddie Hawkins and Jeremy Harrison.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole

James Wilson bore the brunt of the handicappers pen losing 6 shots after returning 32 points for the Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole comp. Mitch Cook was unlucky with his 28 points to be left in the wake for the next best score. Max Sakiasi had 25 followed by Jesse Cao on 24. Jon Gegg, Mick Regterschot, Malcolm Young and Russ Sheely all had 23. Finishing off the rundown on 22 were Maxine McLaughlin, John Smith Brett Buckley and Chris Ryan. 41 players took part last week.

Southern Highlands Veterans

13 teams of Highlands Veterans golfers took part in an ambrose event at Tully Park Golf Club Thursday Jan 27.

The winning team with 57 and 1/8 were Sarah Fahey, Mary Hall, Ian Flanagan and Bryan Butriss. Local players John Smith, Chris Ryan and Gary Handley teamed up with Elisabeth Shepherd for second on 59 and 3/4. Third placed were Jeffrey Chopping, Barbera Prosser, Anne Hyde and Michael Morrison on 60 and 1/8.

 

Slater Drafting par 3

The February Slater Drafting par 3 is on Sat Feb 12. Tee off 7am to 11am. All welcome cost $7 / player.

Notices:  Sunday Feb 6 Stableford.  The grass bunker next to the 4th green is now in play.  Tully Ladies return Monday Feb 7 at 8.30 for 9am tee off, Tully juniors return Feb 5th at 8.30am. Thanks to Luke and the Tully volunteers for their efforts in the clubhouse and on the course for the vets day last week. All the hard work was greatly appreciated.  Names are now being taken for the Mixed Foursomes on Saturday March 19 with tee off at 9am. Good luck to Elsey Slater with her first round of pennants next Sunday.

Tully will be closed until 1pm Jan 27 while the Southern Highland Vets play at Tully. 

Sunday Competition

Eddie Sivell surprised even himself with his great round of 39 points on Sunday to win the stableford event. Bill Reid managed an eagle on the D.One Accounting 11th as part of his 38 points to take second prize. Tom James and Kerry Bensley also made 38 followed by Tim Elliott 37 as he took the mystery holes for January in a 6 card countback on 7 points. The mystery holes were Merino Fuels 3rd, BC Training 6th and Chris Ryan Plumbing 18th.  On 36 points were Jesse Cao, winner of the Jackpot hole for the Goulburn Soldiers Club 14th, James Will and Russell Lieschke. Ryan Saville and Mick Regterschot finished the rundown for the 35 player field each with 35 points after a countback. Tom Heath won the Worker’s Club nearest the pin on the 8th and Chris Ryan won the drive and pitch on the Carpet Court 16th.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole

Liam Harmer  has made his first competition memorable with a win in the 12 hole Goulburn Soldiers Club competition. Liam came in with 27 points ahead of a strong field of 30 players. Mark Berrisford, Russ Schmitt and Tony McLaughlin all had 25, followed by Alan McDonald on 23. Greg Robertson, Stephen Apps, Michael Brown and Tony Clewett all had 22 and Max Sakiasi took the final ball in the rundown with his 21 after a countback.

Notices:  Sunday Jan 30 Stroke Monthly Medal.   Tully Ladies return Monday Feb 7, Tully juniors return Feb 5th at 8.30am

Tully Park Golf 16/01/2022

 

Sunday Competition

Max Sakiasi and Roly Wong teamed up to win the 4 Ball Best Ball stableford event on Sunday with 44 points. Next best were the teams of Tom Heath /Chris Ryan and Alan Bill and Russell Schmitt both on 43. Tony Mclaughlin and Ian Baxter finished with 42 and Mick Gray and Kerry Bensley had a countback win on 41 for the final balls in the rundown. Trent Cooper won the jackpot hole on the Jeremy Ryan Plumbing 7th, John Smith won the nearest the pin on the Mitre 10 hole and Russell Lieschke took the D.One Accounting drive and pitch on the 11th.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole

Darrell Spence took the honours last week with 28 points for the Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole comp last week. Heading a strong field of 58 Darrell just bumped off Don Grimston, Garry Handley and Ben Pearson all on 27. John Smith made 26 and Ron Nunn 25 with Russell Lieschke, Ian Ginn , Darrell Holder and Andrew Balabka all on 24.  The rundown went to 21.

 

Notices:  Sunday Jan 23 Stableford.  Check the board regarding changes to Preferred Lie and GUR for Tully. The course will be closed until 1pm Jan 27 while  the Southern Highland Vets play at Tully. Big thanks to Luke and the volunteers for the great job they’ve done cleaning up after the flooding and getting the grass under control, as well as those helping at the clubhouse and around the course keeping up the beautiful appearance.

Tully Park Golf 9/01/2022

Due to recent floods there is no Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole competition this week. All going well it will be up and running again from Friday. The course will remain closed until then.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole

Darrell Spence took the honours last week with 28 points for the Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole comp last week. Heading a strong field of 58 Darrell just bumped off Don Grimston, Garry Handley and Ben Pearson all on 27. John Smith made 26 and Ron Nunn 25 with Russell Lieschke, Ian Ginn , Darrell Holder and Andrew Balabka all on 24.  The rundown went to 21.

 

Notices:  Sunday Jan 16 Stableford 4BBB Check the board regarding changes to Preferred Lie and GUR for Tully. We welcome Multiquip Aggregates back on board as our scorecard sponsor for another 4 years. Jan 27 sees the Southern Highland Vets Golf at Tully, the course will be closed for them until 1pm.

Tully Park Golf 2/01/2022

Please note that Tully has been re-rated recently. Some people will have changes in their handicaps because of this.

Sunday Competition

Ian Peterson leapt ahead of the field with a nett 64 to take the B grade monthly medal and Stroke event on Sunday. Mitch Cook was next best on 67 followed by A grade winner Chris Ryan 68, and on 69 C grade winner Darrell Spence, Trent Cooper and Mac Fife. After a 5 card countback on 71 Garry Handley and Tom Heath came out in front to make the rundown. Nearest the pin on the Jeremy Ryan Plumbing hole was Mick gray, Trent Cooper took the drive and pitch on Aaron’s Trees  hole and Max Sakiasi took the jackpot hole of the Worker’s Club.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole

Andrew Cole scored a win for his 29 points and receives the $25 Goulburn Soldiers Club voucher. Mark Berrisford played well for his 27 followed by Russ Schmitt 26 and Wayne James 25. For the 55 starters the rundown included Russell Lieschke, Roly Wong, Alan McDonald, Doug Gordon and Adam Bruckshaw all on 24. And went to 22 in a 6 card countback.

Slater Drafting Par 3

The first Slater Drafting Par 3 for 2022 is on Saturday January 8. Tee off from 7am to 11am. Great fun for all up-and -coming and experienced golfers.

Notices:  Sunday Jan 9 Stableford maximum 9. At Sunday’s meeting it was decided that Preferred lies through the green should be reintroduced from Friday January 7th.  Due to Covid (still) sand bunkers will remain preferred lies for the time being. Grass bunker next to the third green is now in play. Bunker next to the 4th green is still G.U.R.

Tully park Golf 26/12/2021

Please note that Tully has been re-rated recently. Some people will have changes in their handicaps because of this.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole

Tony McLaughlin put in another good performance to score 26 points last week for his time in the winner’s circle. Gordon Bill and Mark Berrisford both finished on 24 followed by Brett Buckley, Phil Heath, Ian Baxter, John Smith and Malcolm Young all on 23. Bryan Norris made 22 with Lindsay Sergeant, Alan McDonald and Greg Maskill each on 21 for the rundown.

This great event will run all through the Xmas period so make the most of our facilities at a time that suits you and participate in a round (Fri – Thurs).

Notices:  Sunday Jan 2 Stroke Monthly Medal (Dec).  To all of our members and guests – Have a happy and safe festive season.  Big thanks to Luke and the Tullly volunteers for all of their work after the flooding on the course and around the clubhouse. All the best for the year ahead.

Note that currently preferred lies will be on the correct fairways only (not the rough or other fairways). Preferred lies in the bunker will continue until Dec 30.

Tully Park Golf 19/12/2021

Sunday Competition

In tough post-flood conditions it was Russ Schmitt who prevailed with 36 points on Sunday in the stableford event. Tony McLaughlin came second with his 35 points followed by Ian Peterson and Lindsay Sergeant both on 33. Concluding the rundown were Bill Reid, Trent Cooper, John Smith and Chris Ryan all on 32 . Ian Peterson took the Mystery Holes for December with 8 points (after countback) on the BioCleanse, Argyle Cleaning and Chris Ryan Plumbing holes. Kerry Bensely won the nearest the pin on the Jewell Builder hols and Trent Cooper took the Carpet Court drive and pitch. John Smith was the Jackpot Hole winner.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole

Max Sakiasi stole the show last week with 28 points on the final day. Tony McLaughlin was unlucky to be pipped at the post for his 27 with the next best on 24 for Brian Larkin. On 23 were Wayne James, Ian Baxter and Phil Heath then Greg Maskill 22 and in a countback on 21 Mick Gordon and Don Pennay. This great event will run all through the Xmas period so make the most of our facilities at a time that suits you and participate in a round (Fri – Thurs).

Notices:  Sunday Jan 2 Stroke Monthly Medal (Dec).  To all of our members and guests – Have a happy and safe festive season.  Big thanks to Luke and the Tullly volunteers for all of their work after the flooding on the course and around the clubhouse. All the best for the year ahead.

Note that currently preferred lies will be on the correct fairways only (not the rough or other fairways). Preferred lies in the bunker will continue until Dec 30.

Tully Park Golf 12/12/21

Take note of the changes to preferred lies listed in the notices at the bottom.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole

Russ Schmitt managed a good round for 27 points in last week’s rain interrupted Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole event. Tony McLaughlin was next best on 24 followed by Stephen Rigby 23, Max Sakiasi 22 and on 20 Simon McDonald, Peter Webster, John Smith and Brett Buckley. This great event will run all through the Xmas period so make the most of our facilities at a time that suits you and participate in a round (Fri – Thurs).

BioCleanse 2 person Ambrose

The wet week left Trent Cooper and Jon Gegg as the final week winners of the Biocleanse 2 person ambrose with a nett score of 43.75.

Sunday Competition

Sunday’s ambrose event was a wash out so the 2 Person ambrose on Feb 13 will be made into a 4 person event.

Notices:  Sunday Dec 19 Stableford.

Note that currently preferred lies will be on the correct fairways only (not the rough or other fairways). Preferred lies in the bunker will continue until Dec 30. Bi-Rite guessing competition winners were A Pugh 1st, J Headley 2nd and L Dunlop 3rd. Lucky number draw winner was C Elliott (No. 52).

Tully Park Golf 5/12/2021

Take note of the changes to preferred lies listed in the notices at the bottom.

Sunday Competition

Holly Beard and Brandon Courts scored 49 points for a win in the 4 ball best ball stableford event and Brandon’s 40 points secured him the individual prize for the day and he won the drive and pitch on Ginny’s Building and Carpentry hole. Alan Bill took the jackpot hole win and finished in second place with Russ Schmitt on 44. On 43 were teams of Josh Cooper and Bill Reid and Ian Peterson and Tony Clewett. The rundown finished with Ryan Saville and Ryan Wilson, and Tom James and Sam McDonald all on 42. Josh Watling won the Goulburn Soldiers club nearest the pin.  The Captains vs Presidents event was won by the Captain’s team with 370 over the 341 by the President’s team.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole

The countback win went to John Peterson last week after he and Ron Nunn both finished on 27 points for the 12 holes. Gordon Bill was next best on 24 points followed by Darrell Spence, Kerry Bensley, Grant Mooney and Garry Handley all on 22. Lindsay Sergeant had 20 and Tony McLaughlin took the final ball for 20 after a 6 card countback.

BioCleanse 2 person Ambrose

With the final week of the Biocleanse 2 person ambrose underway it was the team of Josh Cooper and Mick Regterschot who took honours last week with a nett par round of 47.

Notices:  Sunday Dec 12 Gala day 4 person ambrose- members only . Note the cost for players who have had 10 or more comp games through the year is $15 and those with less is $30. Be at Tully by 7.30 for an 8am shotgun start. Thanks to Luke and the Tully volunteers for the fantastic job of getting the course prepared for the recent events though all the rain and flooding.

Players wishing to play in the 2022 B grade handicap pennants team are asked to put their name on the sheet in the clubhouse in the next 2 weeks so shirts the team can be finalised.

Note that currently preferred lies will be on the correct fairways only (not the rough or other fairways). Preferred lies in the bunker will continue until Dec 30. Members are reminded that the Bi-Rite Xmas Guessing competition results will be drawn on Dec 12 so get your tickets sold and returned before then to be in with a chance. Thanks to Luke and the volunteers for their work around the course and clubhouse, there has been many words of appreciation from the members and guests.

Tully Park Golf 28/11/2021

Take note of the changes to preferred lies listed in the notices below.

Sunday Competition

Alan Bill’s hole in one on the Goulburn Soldiers Club 14th was only enough to get him into second place for the stroke event on Sunday as he finished with a nett 65. Chris Elliott put it all together to take the win with nett 64 and take the B grade medal for the round. Josh Cooper paced himself for the round to become Tully Park’s 2021 Gold Medal winner with a nett 66.  John Smith won the A grade with net 69 and Darrell Spence also has his name in the Gold Medal playoff for next year winning C grade with nett 75.

Nearest the pin on the Jewell Builder hole was Chris Elliott and the D.One Accounting drive and pitch winner was Jarred Hunt.  Mystery Holes winner was John Smith on 8 points after a 5 card countback and Roly Wong won the inaugural Jackpot hole with a shot 293cm from the pin on the Mitre 10 hole. The ball rundown for the round went to 75 on an 8 card countback.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole

Rusell Lieschke won on countback over Eddie Hawkins last week after both finished on 24 points. Mark Berrisford returned 23 points followed by Greg Robertson and Chris Ryan each on 22. A countback of 6 cards for the rundown went to Stephen Rigby, Joy Leary, Malcolm Young, Maxine McLaughlin and Brett Buckley all on 21.

Ladies

Medal of medals winner for 2021 was Ruth Beveridge with 77 nett. Division  A champion was Heather Buchanan with 358 gross and Division B was Georgina Cook 400. Division A nett winner was Maxine McLaughlin 29 and Division B Beryl Howe 291. 72 hole nett overall winner was Beryl Gray 284. Foursome champions for 2021 are Georgina Cook and Elsey Slater 201

Last week’s event saw Heather Buchanan win the Gross for the stroke event in division 1 with 92 and Ruth Beveridge took division 2 with 115. Nett winners were Maxine McLaughlin 79 and Beryl Howe 83. The consistency for November was a shared win by Georgina Cook and Maxine Mclaughlin with 27 points each.

BioCleanse 2 person Ambrose

Andrew Balabka and Mick Regterschot got it  together for the 2 person ambrose sponsored by Biocleanse coming in with 45.5 nett for the 12 holes. There is only until Thursday for this week and one more week following for this event so anyone wanting to take the challenge the cost is only $7 each.

Notices:  Sunday Dec 5 stableford 4BBB Captain vs President. Players wishing to play in the 2022 B grade handicap pennants team are asked to put their name on the sheet in the clubhouse in the next 2 weeks so shirts the team can be finalised. Gala Day is fast approaching so get your 4 person teams ready – members only. Note the cost for players who have had 10 or more comp games through the year is $15 and those with less is $30.

Note that from Friday Dec 3 preferred lies will be on the correct fairways only (not the rough or other fairways). Preferred lies in the bunker will continue until Dec 30. Members are reminded that the Bi-Rite Xmas Guessing competition results will be drawn on Dec 12 so get your tickets sold and returned before then to be in with a chance.