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tully park golf 9/4/17

Sunday Competition

Bryan Norris returned a +4 for the par event on Sunday showing the way to Tom Heath +3, Brian Mills +2, and Phil Elliott and Gar Spence both +1. Gary and Phile also featured in the nearest the pins by winning the Goulburn produce and Mitre 10 and Workers Club, 5th and 8th holes respectively.

Notice: April 16 Stableford. April 23 is the annual Tully v RSL competition this year at Goulburn Golf Club (price for the day is still be sorted and should be available by this Sunday). Thanks to the volunteers for their help with the coring on Saturday and the mowing and cleaning. This weeks trophy was donated by S and J Leary, $30 donations for the Sunday comp are always welcome and greatly appreciated.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole competition

Darrell Spence backed up his recent good scores with a 26 point round to win the Goulburn Soldiers Club voucher last week. Hot on his heels were Kerry Bensley 24, Kevin Breen and John Blair both with 23, Eddie Harkins 22 and Don Grimston 21.

tully park golf 2/4/17

2 Person Ambrose Success

Tracker Tahana and Keith Morgan banded together to score 59.25 to win the Men’s section of the 2 Person Ambrose at the Tully Park Social Day on Sunday and take home vouchers for $150 each.  Gary and Helen Peterson took out the mixed event with their 60.5  and Zacc Broderick and Rob Scott returned a 70 for the Social Section.

2nd places and the $60 vouchers went to Josh Cooper/ Bryan Norris 59.75 (mens), Rheannah Webb/ Lachlan Bill (mixed) 64.75 and David Campbell/ Brendon Denton 77 (social), while third places and the $30 vouchers went to Tom Heath/ Brian Mills 60.5 (mens), Mal and Martell Maher 65.5 (mixed) and Jeremy Harrison/ Nathan Young 79 (social)

Nearest the pins for the day went to Chris Webb and Sharon Scott on the Goulburn Produce and Mitre 10 fifth hole and Dave Gray and Sharon Scott on the RSM 7th.

Notices: Thank you to all of the volunteers who assisted making the social day a success through their mowing, catering or cleaning efforts. Sunday April 9 Par event.   RSL v Tully Park on Sunday April 23 at Goulburn Golf Club. Coring is scheduled for this Saturday so we have had to cancel the Par 3 this month all who can help please come and lend a hand from 8am. Thanks to Val Allen for her donation to the social day.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole competition

Josh Cooper’s 26 points last week were enough to get him over the line for his first 12 hole win for a while. Kerry Bensley and Anthony Cooper both made 24 followed by Ron Nunn 23 and Bryan Norris and Darrell Spence both on 22.  This competition runs over every day of the week and can be played all with a G.A handicap. Each round commences Friday from 10am and for only $7 is a great competition for all levels of skill.

tully park golf 26/3/17

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole competition

Robert Kelly won the $25 Goulburn Soldiers Club voucher last week with 26 points to narrowly take the thunder from his playing partner Ron Wenban on 25. Kevin Breen 24, Tony Clewett 23 and John Peterson 22, featured in the rundown to 21 on countback.

Sunday Competition

The March Stroke event and B Grade Monthly Medal round was won by Bryan Norris with a superb nett 62 in damp course conditions. Next best on the day was Ken Wray on 66 while Tom Heath  took the A Grade medal for his 70. Darrell Spence was again prominent taking the C grade medal with 71, a score also made by Mick Harris for the rundown. Tony Clewett was nearest the pin on the 5th hole (Goulburn Produce and Mitre 10) while the RSM 7th went to Mick Harris. The Workers Club 8th proved too difficult on the day and was not won. Thanks to G Spence for his trophy donation.

Notices: The April Par 3 set for the 8th is cancelled as we will now be carrying out the coring of the greens. The next Par 3 is on May 13.

2 Person Ambrose with $1500 in prizes is on this Sunday April 2nd with competitions for Men’s, Mixed, and Social players.  With a lunch provided for the $20 entry, players should arrive between 7 and 9am to compete. This is a great event with lost of prizes to be won so get a team to play or come around 7.30am on the day to get put in one.

Junior Pennants

The defence of the ACT Monaro title for our Tully Park juniors has come to an end after being beaten by the number 1 team for this year Gungahlin Lakes, 4.5 to 2.5. Rheannah Webb capped off a stellar event with another win 3 & 2. Lachlan Bill fought well to go down 3 & 2 in his final match in this age- event. Ned Slater pulled out the big ones for the last round in his first season before being beaten 6 & 4. These kids did the club proud with their efforts and manner and should be commended.

tully park golf 19/3/17

Junior Pennants

The Tully Park – Gold Creek juniors have made the semi finals of the ACT Monaro Pennants for the second year in a row. Sunday’s loss 3.5 to 2.5 was disappointing for the team but other results went our way opening the door. Rheannah Webb was back to her best with a 6 & 4 win, Lachlan Bill managed a hard fought square and Ned Slater went down in his longest game 5 & 4. Good luck to the team for next week.

Sunday Competition

Darrell Spence pulled out all stops on Sunday to finish with 40 points in the Stableford event. Brian Mills 38 and John Smith 37 were next best and Russell Lieschke 36 and Chris Elliott 35 made up the rundown.

Chris Elliott was also nearest the pin on the Goulburn Produce and Mitre 10 hole and Tom Heath took out the Workers Club 8th. The RSM 7th was not won. The luck draw was won by R Schmitt and thanks to A Cooper for his trophy donation for the day.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole Comp

Don Grimston fought the rain last week to come in a winner in the midweek event with 26 points. Berryl Gray was next on 19 followed closely by Judy Moran and John Peterson each on 18.

$1500 Ambrose Social Day

April 2nd is the 2 person Ambrose for men’s mixed and social teams. Tee off from 7am to 9am with the chance to win some of the $1500 in prize vouchers for the day. Cost is only $20/ person and includes lunch afterwards. Grab some friends or golfers and come and play.

Notices: March 26 Stroke monthly medal. Sunday trophy donations of $30 are required for anyone who can assist. Please contact Russell or Joy to make your donation.

tully park golf 12/3/17

Sunday Competition

Don Grimston led the way to a nett round of 63 on Sunday to take out the stroke event. John Smith and Tony Clewett put up valiant chases to finish with 64 each and Ian Peterson finished on 66 for the rundown. The 5th hole sponsored by Goulburn Produce and Mitre 10 went to Shane Cooper, Ian Peterson took the RSM 7th and Phil Elliott was nearest the pin on the Workers Club 8th.

Notices: Sunday March 19 is a stableford event. April 2nd is the $1500 2-Person Ambrose event for Men’s Mixed and Social teams of golfers and novices. Cost is $20/ player includes lunch and tee off is between 7am and 9am. Thanks to all of our volunteers for their efforts the course looks great.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole comp

Derrell Spence has won the $25 voucher for his 27 point round closely followed by Russell Schmitt on 25. The rundown went to 21 on a countback. With the course in such great condition it would be a shame not to take the challenge to these players and participate in the comp that helps support the club.

Pennants

The Men’s B Grade handicap team won their final game in style with a 5 to 1 success over Queanbeyan. Trent Cooper (3 &2), Marty Hunter (3 & 2), Ray Turner (1 up), Adam Boxsell (4 & 3), and Tracker Tahana (6 & 5) all found their mojo to rack up the points. Tim James was unlucky with a 5 & 3 loss. Thanks to the men for their efforts this year but they were unfortunately left out of the final 2.

The Tully Park Gold Creek junior team struggled hard but were not able to make the grade this week going down 4 to 2 to the top placed Gungahlin Lakes team. The Tully trio of Rheannah Webb (5 & 4), Ned Slater (6 & 5), and Lachlan Bill (4 & 3) all went down leaving their Gold Creek team mates fighting to rack up some points. With Ellie Bance getting a win and Matt Corver and Adam Harris squaring their match the team were unable to ascend the ladder this wee. With the final round at Yowani next Sunday they will need a win or some good results to go their way to make a finals berth.

 

Tully Park Golf 5/3/17

Sunday Competition

Bryan Norris was too good for the competition in the stableford event on Sunday winning with 42 points on countback over Col Eggins. Other high scorers were Don Grimston 40, Anthony Cooper 38 in a ball rundown to 33. Don Grimston won the Mystery Holes on 8 points for the Goulburn District Prostate Cancer Support Group 4th, Workers Club 8th and Gordon Hotel 11th holes. Tony Clewett took home the only nearest the pin for the Goulburn Produce and Mitre 10 hole while the RSM and Workers Club holes went begging. Trophy was by D Schmitt.

Notices: Thanks to all of our clubhouse and course volunteers your work is amazing.  Sunday March 12 Stroke event. Keep in mind our Par three is on this Saturday with tee off from 8am to 3pm and the 2 Person Ambrose Social Day with over $1500 in prizes is on April 2nd. All social players welcome cost $20/ player includes lunch.

Goulburn Soldiers Weekly Competition

Anthony Cooper won the $25 voucher donated by the Goulburn Soldiers Club for his 28 points for the 12 holes last week. Brian Larkin made 26 ahead of Joy Leary, Ron Nunn, Ratna Rankmore and Bryson plumb all on 25. This comp can be played any day of the week and is a great way to get a quick competition round in.

Pennants

Missing their opportunity to defend their title the men’s B grade handicap team went down to Yass 3.5 to 2.5  in a must win to make the finals. Trent Cooper (1 up), Adam Boxsell (4 & 3) managed the wins while Josh Cooper squared his match for the team points. Marty Hunter, (5 &4), Ray Turner (2 &1) and Phil Elliott (3 &2) were unlucky in their matches. Next week the team have their last round at Yass against Queanbeyan.

The Tully Park -Gold Creek Juniors managed a squared match against their grand final opponents from last year Federal on their home course. Rheannah Webb  again performed well with a 6 & 4 win while Lachlan Bill came up against a wall with his opponent going down 3 and 2. The team have a tough run home with this weeks match against the competition leaders Gungahlin Lakes at Queanbeyan.

 

tully park golf 26/2/17

Sunday Competition

With a nett 65 the score for the day Tony Clewett took home the Stroke event prize and the C Grade Monthly Medal after a countback win over Ron Nunn and Darrell Spence. Enjoying the pennants bye, Tracker Tahana carded a 67 for the B grade medal for his 67  and Gary Spence made 69 for the A grade. The 5th hole nearest the pin sponsored by Goulburn Produce and Mitre 10 went to Ron Nunn while Darrell Spence took the Workers Club 8th. The RSM 7th went unclaimed.

Notices: Sunday March 5 Stableford and monthly meeting for the committee members. Plan ahead for the April 2nd Ambrose event for teams of 2 with over $1500 in prizes with Men’s, Mixed and Social division prizes on offer. Tee off until 9am. Check the result notice board for fliers. Huge thanks to all of the valued members for their assistance in preparing the course and clubhouse for our pennants hosting on Sunday and to those who helped out on the day. It was greatly appreciated by the visiting players and the committee.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole event

Darrell Spence led the way in the 12 hole event last week with a 25 point round. Don Grimston and Chris Ryan both scored 24 and Ron Nunn 23, Bryson Plumb and Brian Larkin 22 made it into the rundown.  With cart hire for the club members playing in Tully competitions only $10 it’s a great way to play comp and support the club.

Pennants

While the B grade team helped out with hosting duties back home the junior players along with their Gold Creek team-mates were chalking up some points against the team from Royal Canberra. Rheannah Webb won her match 2 up and Lachlan Bill won 2 and 1 assisting the team to a 6 -0 win at Belconnen. Next week they play Federal at Federal as the start of the final three matches with all of them against the teams near the top of the ladder.

The men travel to Yowani to play Yass.

Tully Park Golf 19/02/17

Sunday Competition

Eddie Sivell stole the show on Sunday with a superb 44 point round in the stableford event. Chris Webb was pipped at the post with his 43 and Tom Heath finished on 42.  Phil Elliott and Ian Peterson made up the rundown with 37 each on countback. Jim Last was 5th hole nearest the pin winner for Goulburn Produce and Mitre 10, the RSM 7th remained unchallenged and Gary Spence won the Workers Club 8th.

Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 Hole Comp

Ron Nunn carded 26 points last week to win the $25 voucher ahead of Tony Clewett on 25, Beryl Gray, Don Grimston and Ratna Rankmore 24 and Joy Leary on 23 (c/b).

Notices: Feb 26th Stroke Monthly Medal – tee off by 7.30 due to pennants hosting. Anyone willing to donate a voucher for the Sunday competitions please see Joy or Russ to put your name down. All donations are greatly appreciated. Anyone with time to donate this week preparing the course for our pennants hosting on Sunday please contact Russell or be at the course Wed or Thurs morning around 9am.

Pennants

The mens B grade handicap team scraped in with a draw this week with Josh Cooper (2 & 1), Ray Turner (4 &2) and Tim James (2 & 1) posting wins. While Marty Hunter (5 &4), Adam Boxsell (3 &2) and Tracker Tahana (1 down) were not so fortunate.   Next week is a bye for the team but their assistance as we host at Tully will be appreciated. The course will be closed to social players until 3pm.

The Tully Park -Gold Creek juniors performed outstandingly on their home turf at Gold Creek securing a 5 to 1 win. Rheannah Webb again provided the impetus winning 7 and 6 and Lachlan Bill maintained his game to win 3 and 1. Ned Slater is gaining  in confidence in his first season playing a stronger game for his loss 7 and 5.  Next Sunday they play Royal Canberra at Belconnen.

tully park golf 12/02/17

Par 3

A Hole- In- One for Ross Stacey on his return to golf in the Par 3 competition was the highlight of a very hot day on Saturday. Ross sank the shot from the 140m tee on the competitions third hole. His eagle was not enough, however, to steal the trophy for the day with Rheannah Webb carding a nett 19 to topple the largest field in the competition’s short history. Ned Slater was the junior winner for the day with a nett 21…handicaps will be adjusted there guys.

Sunday Competition

Ian Peterson led the way in the Par event with +7 for a final score. Don Grimston returned a +5 and John Smith and Chris Elliott both made +4 in a rundown that went to +2 on countback. Eddie Hawkins managed the Nearest the Pin for the 5th hole (Goulburn Produce and Mitre 10) and Chris Elliot won the RSM 7th while the Workers Club 8th was not won. R Aubrey was the latest lucky number winner. Thanks to the Webb family for their trophy for the day.

Notices: Sunday Feb 19 is a stableford event. A reminder that the following week (26th) we host the pennants so all comp players must tee off by 7.30am that day. Many thanks to Kerry, Shane and Tracey for braving the burning sun on the mowers to the benefit of us all last week and creating a great looking course. April 2nd is the Tully Social Day 2 Person Ambrose event with over $1500 worth of prizes so organise your partners for the mens, mixed and social divisions.

Goulburn Soldiers 12 hole Competition

Ron Nunn stole the show last week with 27 points to take home the voucher with Kevin Breen 24 taking second place in a rundown to 19. 12 Holes for only $7 this competition is great to start your golfing game.

Pennants

The men’s B Grade handicap team have posted a win 4.5 to 1.5 after Marty Hunter (4 & 2), Ray Turner (4 & 2), Josh Cooper (5 &4) and Tracker Tahana (4 & 3) all got their games back and Tim James squared up his round. Stuart Tahana was the only unlucky one going down 2 &1. Next weeks match is at Fairbairn against Federal.

The juniors scored their first points with the Tully – Gold Creek team squaring with the Fairbairn team. Rheannah Webb sored one of the teams wins 3 & 1, while other locals Lachlan Bill  1 down and Ned Slater 6 & 5 both suffered losses.  Playing their home course at Gold Creek next Sunday against Belconnen will hopefully see them bounce back with a win.

 

 

Tully Park Golf 5/2/17

Sunday Competition

40 points secured the win in the stableford event for Gary Spence on Sunday just pipping Chris Webb on 38. Chris managed to win the Mystery Holes for February on the Antony Autos 2nd, Workers Club 8th and the ARW 15th holes with 9 points. Col Eggins managed 37 in the rundown and the nearest the pin for the 5th hole (Goulburn Produce and Mitre 10), Gary Spence picked up the RSM 7th and Jim Last managed the Workers Club 8th.

Goulburn Soldiers Weekly Competition

Russell Schmitt managed a good round of 3 birdies to finish with 27 points and take out the Goulburn Soldiers Club $25 voucher last week ahead of Eddie Hawkins on 25 and Beryl Gray on 24.

Juniors

Tully’s junior golfers returned on Saturday for a coaching session that saw Jack Beard and Cathal Carragher win the chipping and putting competitions. With a big roll up for the first week back we hope to see may of the faces back for the Par 3 event this Saturday. Tee off from 7am to beat the heat on the day.

Pennants

The Mens B Grade handicap pennants team suffered their second loss in a row 3.5 to 2.5 this time to Yowani. Trent Cooper squared his match while Marty Hunter and Tracker Tahana both won theirs 7 and 5 and 4 and 3 respectively. Tim James and Phil Elliott both went down 2 and 1. Chris Elliott lost 4 and 3. Next week they play Gungahlin Lakes at Federal.

The Gold Creek-Tully Park junior pennants team lost their first match of the season 3.5 to 2.5 carrying over their form from last year with it going down to the final pairing on the last hole to determine the result. From Tully, Lachlan Bill squared his match and Rheannah Webb won hers in grand style 7 and 6.  The juniors play Fairbairn at Royal next week.

Notices: Sunday Feb 12 Par Event.  Saturday Feb 11 is the monthly Par 3 at Tully with tee off from 7am to beat the heat . Good luck to our pennants players next Sunday.