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Tully Park Golf 18/12/16

Goulburn Soldiers Weekly Competition 

Bryson Plumb proved too good in the final 6 holes to beat Don Grimston on countback for the Goulburn Soldiers Club $25 voucher last week when both scored 28 points for the 12 holes. Rheannah Webb also performed well to make 25 and Russell Schmitt and Angela Deacon both scored 24. The Soldiers club event runs every day right through the Xmas season and all players with a golflink handicap are welcome to play for just $7.

Sunday Competition

Ray Turner finished the A Grade winner and overall winner on a countback for Sunday’s Stroke monthly Medal event when he returned a nett score of 65. Phil Elliott (69) and Ron Nunn (65) won the B and C grades respectively. Nearest the pins went to Tony Clewett on the 5th, Don Grimston won the 7th and Ron Nunn the 8th sponsored by Goulburn Produce and Mitre 10, RSM and Goulburn Workers Club.  Included in the rundown were R Lieschke 65 and Don Grimston 68.

Notices: Pennants for the B grade team commences Jan 29 as Tully play Fairbairn at Gungahlin Lakes arrive at 11.10 to tee off 11.40. Players please contact the team captain, Ray Turner, regarding availability. A copy of the schedule is at the clubhouse. Thanks to the volunteers for their excellent work on the course, don’t forget the working bee Saturday Jan 14 from 7am until 12pm. To all members… have a safe and happy Xmas season.

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Gala Day

Jackpot goes off on Gala Day along with Bi- Rite Xmas draw. Eddie Sivell won the jackpot for the nearest the pins on 2 out of 3 of the Goulburn Produce and Mitre 10, RSM and Workers Club 5th, 7th and 8th holes. It had been building up weekly for 85 weeks before Eddie managed the best shots on the 7th and 8th holes. Eddie was also part of the winning ambrose team with Tom Heath and Brian Mills on 53.83. Next best were John Blair, Eddie Hawkins and Russell Lieschke on 54.5 and Gary Spence, Chris Elliott and Phil Elliott took third on 56.3. Berryl Gray won the ladies n-t-p on the 5th.

The Bi-Rite $500 voucher was won by Anne Piggott in the big Xmas guessing competition, B Plumb took second prize valued at $200 and D Grimston third with the $100 Merino fuels voucher.  R Webb won the drinks voucher draw.

Notices: Sunday Dec 18 – Stroke Monthly Medal, (following Sunday is Xmas). The Goulburn Soldiers Club weekly event runs everyday through the Xmas season for the 12 hole stableford.

Have a safe and Merry Festive season to all of our members.

Goulburn Soldiers Competition

Last weeks winner on countback was Don Grimston with 27 points who made a 4 pointer in the last few holes to edge in front of Ron Nunn also on 27. Tony Clewett and Ian Peterson both made 26 for the rundown.

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Rheannah Webb received the Barry Pengelly ‘Junior of the Year’ award at the juniors presentation day on Saturday Dec 3.

On Saturday Rheannah also received the awards from the Tully Park Ladies for; Biggest handicap reduction through the year -12 shots,  best Gross on the inland course and best Nett on the River course for the division 2 eclectic prizes. This caps off a big year for Rheannah as she was also part of the winning junior pennants team for the ACT Monaro District earlier in the year and is ready to join the combined Tully Park /Gold Creek team again next year.

 

 

20161203_113607Tully Park juniors enjoyed their presentation day on Saturday after playing in the Par 3 event. Back row: Rheannah Webb, Nitika Chandola, Shania Heath, Nathan Chandola, Charlise Vandeven, Jaemin Boerma, . Front: Jack Chamberlain, Henry Vandeven, Elsey Slater, Olivia Roberts, Blake Webb, Cathal Carragher and Ned Slater.

Par 3

Jaemin was the Par 3 junior winner with a nett score of 17 for the 9 holes and Jeanelle Slater won the adult division with nett 16. This great event will return in 2017 on the second Saturday each month with the first scheduled for Jan 7. All people new to golf and regulars are welcome to attend with tee of from 8am to 3pm.

Sunday Competition

The 4 Ball Best Ball Stableford event was won by Russell Lieschke and Eddie Hawkins with a total of 49 points for the day. Eddie contributed well with 44 individual points on the day. Tony Clewett and Shane Cooper made 47 to be placed second for the round while Bryan Norris and Josh Cooper made 46. Being the Captains v Presidents day saw the Presidents team winners with 225 points to the Captains 216. Nearest the pins went to Ken Wray on the Goulburn Produce and Mitre 10 hole while Brian Mills and Tom Heath took out the RSM and Workers Club sponsored holes.

Notices: Next Sunday (Dec 11) is Gala Day for the members with a 3 Person Ambrose due to hit off at 8am in a shotgun start. Cost is $15 /person for those who have played at least 10 competition rounds through the year and $25 for those who have played less. Presentation of the years trophies will be after the lunch at 12.30 (approx.). Thanks to the volunteers who have given up their time recently on the course and around the clubhouse your efforts are applauded by all.

Goulburn Soldier Club

Ron Nunn took out the 12 hole comp last week with an excellent 30 point round. Regulars of the competition Tony Clewett and Don Grimston were second and third with 27 and 24. This competition will run right through the Christmas season and is great fun for golfers starting out in competition.

 

 

 

 

Tully Park Golf 27/11/16

Sunday Competition

Ken Wray set the course on fire with a seven under round of 61 nett to take out the Gold Medal Playoff for 2016 and win the November Monthly Medal for the B grade.  Tom Heath and Brian Mills (on countback) both scored 65 to take out the A and C grade respectively and all three will now go into next years playoff list. The ball rundown for the day included Tony Clewett 65, John Smith and Chris Elliott 66 and Phil Elliott 67. Brian Norris picked up a $20 voucher for his 2 nearest the pins on the Goulburn Produce and Mitre 10 and RSM 5th and 7th holes while Tony Clewett picked up the Workers Club 8th.

Notices : Sunday Dec 4 4BBB Captain v President. Raffle tickets for Gala Day are required to be in by Dec 11 so please get them in sooner rather than later to make it easier for the committee. Gala Day is a 3 person Ambrose costing $15 for members with more than 10 comp games for the year and $25 for those with less than 10.  Tee off is a shotgun start at 8am. The final par 3 for the year is on this Saturday (Dec 3) with tee off from 8am to 3pm. Thank you to all the volunteers for your help over this past warm week.

 

Goulburn Soldiers Club Competition

Tony Clewett scored 26 points last week to take out the $25 Goulburn Soldier Club prize. Hot on his heels were Berryl Gray and John Peterson both o 25 and Don Grimston on 24. With daylight now around so late this is a great competition for all golfers to enjoy after work or on the weekend and only costs $7 for the 12 hole event.

Juniors

Tully juniors had a coaching day last Saturday with prizes for best chipping to Cathal Carragherand chipping and putting to Rheannah Webb. This Saturday is the final hit for the year with the Par 3 event teeing off at 8.30.

Tully park Golf 20/11/16

2 Person Ambrose Charity Event

For a small volunteer club Tully proved it’s worth by raising  a total of $2422 for the Goulburn  and District Prostate Support Group ($500) and Goulburn Community Health ($1922). Tully would like to thank the golfers and hackers who supported the day coming from as far away Nowra and Bathurst to enjoy the day. Also the following local businesses who chipped in with prizes and money; Woolworths Goulburn, Coles Goulburn, Bunnings Goulburn, marketplace BWS, and Rick’s Trees.

Winning teams for the day were Mens: Mick Kadziela and Mark Geale on 58, Social: Josh Cooper and Tom Dwyer 64.25,  Mixed: Anthony and Kerrie Cooper on 68.5 and Juniors: Richie and Lachlan Jiang on 86. Nearest the pins went to Tony Clewett on the Goulburn Produce and Mitre 10 5th and Don Grimston on RSM 7th.

Notices: Thank you to all of the volunteers for their help in preparing the course and clubhouse for the event, your efforts are greatly appreciated and contributed to such a great day. Next Sunday Nov 27 is the Stroke monthly medal along with Gold Medal Playoff for 2016. Gala Day for the members is Nov 11, those who have played 10 or more comp rounds through the year pay $15 for the game and lunch, those members  with less than 10 pay $25/person for the 3 person Ambrose. Gala day tickets for the $500 Bi-Rite voucher need to be returned by Dec 11.

Goulburn Soldiers Club Competition

27 was the winning score for Don Grimston last week in the 12 hole event. John Peterson 26 was next best in with Ron Wenban third on 23. The rundown went to the three players on 22.

Tully Park Juniors

Jack Chamberlain and Henry Vandeven were the stableford winners for the junior event on Saturday. This week is a coaching session from 8.30 to 10.30 with the presentation day the following Saturday (Dec 3) with the Par 3 event. Cost $7

Tully Park Golf 13/11/16

Sunday Competition

The Irish team Event where multiplying the individual scores for the team along the way give high totals  was won by the on target team of Gary Spence, Russell Lieschke and Eddie Hawkins with a score of 127. Closest challengers were the team of Rob Kelly, Ron Wenban and Simon Jiang on 121 and daylight to third with Anthony Cooper, Bryan Norris and Shane Cooper on  98. The individual winner for the day was Russell Schmitt on 42 points on a countback, Chris Elliott was nearest the pin on the Goulburn Produce and Mitre 10 hole, Rob Kelly on the RSM and Lachlan Bill on the Workers Club holes. J Smith was the lucky number winner.

Notices: Next Sunday Nov 20 is the Charity Day for Goulburn Prostate Support Group and Goulburn Community Health. Tee offs until 9am with a lunch included for $20/person in the 2 Person Ambrose event for golfers and non-golfers alike. Nov 27 is the Gold medal playoff for 2016 for all of our monthly medal winners through the year. Others can play to get their name in for next years playoff event. Members with books of tickets for the Gala Day Raffle (sponsored by Bi-Rite) are asked to return all tickets by Dec 11for the draw.

Tully Park Gala Day is on Dec 11 – members who have played 10 or more comp rounds through the last year  cost is $15 and members who have played less than 10 pay $25 for the 3 person Ambrose (lunch included).

Goulburn Soldiers Club Competition

Eddie Hawkins was warming up last week with a win in the 12 hole event with 27 points. John Blair was next best on 26 with Kevin Breen 25 and Ratna Rankmore and Brian Larkin both on 24 for the rundown on countback.  For only $7 members and GA handicap players can enjoy this great competition sponsored by the Goulburn Soldiers Club.

 

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Sunday Competition

The stableford event was won in windy conditions by Alan Bill with a great score of 42 points. Shane cooper 37 was next best continuing his good form from the championships and Bryan Norris  and Brian Mills both scored 36 in the rundown. Nearest the pins went to Ken Wray (Goulburn Produce and Mitre 10) on the 5th, Simon Jiang (RSM) on the 7th, and Bryan Norris (Workers Club ) 8th. Anthony Cooper won the Mystery holes with 8 points on the Merino Fuels 3rd, Goulburn Soldiers club 9th and Kev’s Quality meats 12th.

Gouburn Soldiers Competition

Bryson Plumb was victorious in the weekly event last week with 23 points on a countback. Others on 23 included Ratna Rankmore, Tony Clewett and John Peterson. This competition is open to players every day of the week with all golflink golfers able to play. Men and women compete in this event for a cost of $7 for members and $8 for visitors. Thanks you to the Goulburn Soldiers Club for the $25 prize on offer each week.

Par 3

Kerrie Cooper has won her first Par 3 event with a nett score of 21. This social event is run once a month to encourage all people to have a game of golf. Junior winner for the day was Mary Hyland on 26 after a countback against her brother Will.  The next Par 3 is on Dec 3.

2016 Gold Medal Playoff

The playoff for the Gold Medal for monthly medal winners through the year is set for Sunday Nov 27. Along with the usual monthly medal the following players have the added chance to win the playoff between all winners from the year.

K Bensley, A Bill, A Cooper, J Cooper, T Cooper, R Dockett, C Elliott, D Grimston, E Hawkins, T Heath, R Lieschke, B Mills, R Nunn, I Peterson, K Peterson, T Rosevear, R Schmitt, G Spence, E Sivell, R Turner, M Weise, R Wenban, K Wray.

Notices: Sunday Nov 13 Irish Team event. Rules are in the window. Teams of 3 are required but individuals or 2 person teams will have someone’s score selected at random to make their team up so all players are asked to put their scores down.

Big thanks to all of our course and clubhouse volunteers for all of your hard work, it all looks fantastic. Nov 20 Goulburn Prostate Cancer Support Group and Goulburn Community Health Charity Day. Tee off 7am to 9am, 2 person Ambrose. Teams and individuals welcome to come. $20/ player includes lunch. Thanks also to C Jewel for his assistance in Tully’s time of need. Your efforts are appreciated.

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Championships 2016

After four rounds of golf the champions for 2016 have been decided. Gross winners for the A, B, and C grades were Tom Heath (319), Ron Wenban (354) and Shane Cooper (360) respectively. Nett wins for the grades went to Tim James (273), Ken Wray (289) and Simon Jiang (282) respectively. Tim James also won the Rocky Harris Memorial Trophy for best nett result from the championships.

Round 3 nett grade winners winners for Saturday were A Grade Tim James (69), B Grade Bryan Norris (68) and C Grade Alan Bill (69) with the rundown to 72 including R Schmitt (69), M Hunter (69), Tom Heath and Ron Wenban on 70.

Round 4 on Sunday saw the Eagles Nest shared between Gary Spence  and Marty Hunter on the inland 18th and 12th holes. Ron Wenban won the Stroke event and B grade medal with his 66 nett in a rundown to 69.  Tom Heath was the A grade winner on 67 and Alan Bill  the C Grade on 70. Nearest the Pins went to S Jiang (Goulburn Produce and Mitre 10 hole), M Hunter (RSM hole) and A Boxsell (Goulburn Workers Club hole).

Notices: Saturday Nov 5 Par 3 event all golfers and social hackers welcome. Sunday Nov 6 Stableford and Mystery holes. Nov 20 Goulburn Prostate Support Group and Goulburn Community Health charity Day. Social players welcome for a 2 person Ambrose,. Cost $20/ person includes lunch.

 

Goulburn Soldiers Club Competition

John Peterson found his form to score 25 points last week and take home the $25 voucher from the Soldiers Club. Close behind were Tony Clewett and Ron Nunn both on 24 in a rundown to 22. The 12 hole weekly competition can be played any day of the week and only costs $7.

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Major Championships

With rounds 1 and 2 of the Major Championships over the  leader boards show a few out in front but, anything can happen over the four rounds. Nett winners for round 1 were John Smith 64  (A grade), Eddie Hawkins 69 (B) and Shane Cooper 60 (C). Round 2 saw wins to Tim James 66 (A), Shane Cooper 66 (B) and Ron Nunn 68 (C). Gross leaders after round 1 were Russell Lieschke (74), Ken Wray (87) and Shane Cooper (81).

After the two rounds the overall standings have A Grade gross Russell Lieschke (155), Nett Tim James (133), B Grade gross Ken Wray (175) and nett Eddie Hawkins (142). C Grade gross and Nett to Shane Cooper 167 and 122 respectively.

Nearest the pin: Ray Turner landed closest on the RSM hole, while John Smith won a $20 voucher  for winning the Goulburn Produce and Mitre 10 as well as Workers Club with thanbks to A Cooper

Good luck to all players for next weeks rounds.

 

Goulburn Soldiers Competition

Don Grimston hit his straps too late for the consistency competition but showed why he is always a threat to win a competition when he returned 27 points last week to just pip Darrell Spence on 26. The rundown went to a countback on 21.

Juniors

Tully juniors return Nov 5 for the Par 3 at 8.30am Cost is $7 with all players, adult and junior, welcome.

Notices: Sat/ Sun Oct 29/30 Major Championships for Rounds 3 and 4.  Goulburn Prostate Support Group and Goulburn Community Health Charity Day Nov 20 for a 2 person Ambrose. All players and social hackers welcome Cost $20 includes lunch. Help us assist Community health purchase a new treatment chair. Tee 7am – 9am Tell your friends and family.

Tully Park Golf 16/10/16

Sunday Competition

With the river holes re-opened after recent high water levels the competition was fierce for the 3 Person Ambrose. Eventual winners were the team of Ian Peterson and Chris and Phil Elliott with a nett score of 58.3 to just pip out Ray Turner, Chris Webb and Rheannah Webb on 58.7. A close third were Josh Cooper, Anthony Cooper and Bryan Norris on 59.3. Nearest the pins were not won on the Goulburn produce and Mitre 10 and Workers Club holes but the RSM 7th was won by Russell Schmitt. D Grimston was the raffle winner.

Goulburn Soldiers Club Competition

Russell Schmitt scored 23 points last week to win the $25 voucher from the Goulburn  Soldiers Club.  Don Grimston and joy Leary both made 22 in a rundown that went to 20. The Kevin Allen Consistnecy Competition was concluded with this round of the weekly event and the best 4 rounds from the 6 weeks went to Russell Schmitt with a total of 91. A countback was required to split second and third with Don Grimston taking 2nd and Tony Clewett 3rd when both finished on 88 points. Thank you to V Allen for her trophy donation for this event.

Juniors

The Tully Park juniors enjoyed an ambrose event last Saturday with Nathan Chandola and Mary Hyland taking our first place.Will Hyland and Elliott Ross came in second for the event. Juniors take a break over the next 2 weeks while the Men’s Championships are on.

Notices: Could the Goulburn Soldiers Club Competition players please play the inland course for this week (Oct 14 – 21) as the river course was not ready in time for the commencement of this week’s comp.  Major Championships commence this Saturday with tee off all day so organise your playing partners or call the club for a time to catch someone else to play with.

November 20 is the Goulburn Prostate Cancer Support Group Charity Day with all monies over $500 raised going to Goulburn Community Health  to assist with the purchase of a new treatment chair for the Cancer patients. Tee off is from 7am to 9am with a 2 Person Ambrose at $20/ person and includes lunch. Make a team or come out and be placed into one for a great day of fun golf. All players welcome.