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Monday, October 27, 2014

Gordon Hotel Sunday Competition

This week the Gordon Hotel Sunday Comp was the Monthly Medal in conjunction with the final round of the Major Championships. First of all the daily results saw Anthony Cooper with a nett 64 win the Monthly Medal and the Gordon Hotel voucher on a count back over Roy McNair and Darrell Spence. The ball run down saw Tim James 65, Russell Schmitt 67, Phil Elliott 68, Tony Clewett 68 and Peter Courts 69 on a count back all collecting a ball. Marty Weise collected the special ball.
The grade results were:
A Grade
Gross- Lachlan Bill 74
Nett- Gary Spence 69
B Grade
Gross- Eddie Sivell 88 on a count back
Nett- Marty Hunter 65
C Grade
Gross- Darrell Spence 89
Nett- Anthony Cooper 64 on a count back
Well done gentlemen next week the Gordon Hotel Competition will be a Stableford.

Major Championships

The Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club’s Major Championships drew to a close on Sunday after 4 rounds of golf. The course was in great condition thanks to the many volunteers spending their time to maintain the course everyone appreciates their efforts. The rain stayed away over the 4 days with the wind picking up on the final day to give the golfers an extra challenge. 
The results were:
A Grade
Gross- Lachlan Bill 298
Nett- Tom Heath 267
B Grade
Gross- Tim James 344
Nett- Peter Courts 278
C Grade
Gross- Josh Cooper 365
Nett- Brian Mills and Darrell Spence 277
Well done men it’s a big effort to put four good rounds together and claim the championship. 

Goulburn Soldiers Club Mid Week Competition

The highly coveted 12 hole mid week competition was won by Tony Clewett with an impressive 28 points to claim the Goulburn Soldiers Club Voucher. Don Grimston, Brian Larkin and John Peterson all collected a ball with 21 points while the special ball went the way of Don Pennay with 14. Well done to all those who took part. Come down during the week for the 12 hole comp for only $7.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Major Championships

With the the first two rounds completed the leaders are as follows:
A GRADE 
Gross Lachlan Bill 148
Nett Tom Heath 132
B GRADE
Gross Adam Boxsell 170
Nett Tim James 131
C GRADE
Gross and Nett Anthony Cooper 183/137
With a lot of golf still to play the divisions are far from sorted with chances available to snatch the lead and take out the Championships in all the grades. Stay posted next week for the final results.

Goulburn Soldiers Club Mid Week Competition

The miserable weather early in the week kept the field a bit lower than usual, however this didn’t deter the stalwarts John Peterson and Donald Grimston having cracker rounds each carding an impressive 27 stableford points in the 12 hole comp with John taking the coveted Soldiers Club voucher this week in a count back. Brian Larkin also collected a ball with 22 points. Don Pennay didn’t leave empty handed with this weeks special ball for 15 points. Come down during the week for a tilt in the 12 hole comp for a measly $7.

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Ron Power Memorial 4BBB Tully Park Early Birds vs Goulburn Workers

Tully Park Early Birds hosted the Goulburn Workers Club in the annual Ron Power Memorial 4BBB on Sunday in great conditions for golf. The results were a testament to all the volunteers keeping the course in great condition. The Early Birds grabbed a narrow win over the visitors with the day enjoyed by all.  The Individual results saw Brian Mills and Tom Heath 48 taking out the day with Brian Dell and Simon Grant topping the Workers boys with 47 the ball run down was as follows, Kerry Fitzsimmons and Ben Rice 47, Don Grimston and Ken Wrey 46, Russell Lieschke and Eddie Hawkins 45, Josh Cooper and Anthony Cooper 45, Eddie Anning and Ray Turner 44 rounding out with Chris Elliott and Ben Elliott 44. The least amount of putts went to Brian Larkin with 28 on a count back, nearest to the pins went to Russell Lieschke on the Goulburn Produce 5th and Don Grimston on the Tully Park 7th. Well played lads.
We look forward to seeing the Workers boys around the course in the future.
The Major Championships are on for the next 2 weekends details below:
 

Goulburn Soldiers Club Mid Week Competition

This weeks 12 hole stableford competition was taken out by Tony Clewett with 23 in a count back over Bryson Plumb with Brian Larkin and Kerry Bensey rounding out the ball run down with 21 points. The special ball went to Don Pennay with a well made 14. Come down during the week and have a hit in the comp for $7.

Goulburn Prostate Cancer Support Charity Day

Make sure you get a partner and come down and support this great cause next month details are below:

Friday Chicken Run

Our social 9 hole chicken run is on of a Friday for $5 so come down for a hit, social players welcome.

Monday, October 6, 2014

Gordon Hotel Lilac Open

Sunday saw Tully Park Gof Club host the Lilac Open sponsored by our friends over at the Gordon Hotel. Don Grimston came away with the overall win with a nett 60 to also claim B Grade honors. Gary Spence 63 and Tony Boyd 68 took out A and C grade respectively. The ball run down was as follows with; Gary Spence 63, Marty Hunter 66, Tony Clewett 68, Tony Boyd 68, Tom Heath 67 and Russell Lieschke with 70 on a count back. Nearest tho the pins went to John Smith on the Goulburn Produce 5th and Gary Spence on the Goulburn Workers Club 8th.
Next Sunday will be the 4BBB Stableford Ron Power Memorial seeing Tully Park Early Birds vs The Goulburn Workers Social Club.  

Super-Schmitt Saturday 2 Man Ambrose

Russ and Di Schmitt organised and ran a spectacular competition on Saturday in glorious conditions with a bundle of prizes on offer for the serious and casual golfer alike.
The men’s competition saw Tom Heath and Chris Ryan take the win with 61 in a count back over 2nd placed Shane Jervis and Josh Cooper with Shane and Anthony Cooper collecting 3rd with 61 1/4.
The results for the mixed competition were Russ Schmitt and Joy Leary taking the win with 67 1/4 over Mick Gray and Lara Miller 70 1/2 and 3rd going to Rhiannah Webb and Laurie Vandeven with 78 1/4.
Social players also enjoyed the day and the results were Kerry Bensey and Simon Jang with 62 taking out the comp ahead of Mark Stephenson and Chris Webb 66 then Jason Briggs and Greg Critchlow with 66 1/2. Nearest to the pins went to Trent Cooper on the 5th and Glen Bennett on the 14th.
All prizes are available from the club house.

Goulburn Soldiers Club Mid Week Competition

The fine weather this week saw plenty of golfers having a tilt at this weeks 12 hole competition. Joy Leary grabbed the win this week with 24 points in a count back over Don Grimston. John Peterson and Marty Hunter rounded out the ball run down with 22 points. The special ball went to H Crane with a well made 6 points. Come down during the week for a shot at the Soldiers Club voucher.

Goulburn Prostate Cancer Support Charity Day

The charity day is coming up on the 22nd of November so make arrangements now for the day off and come and support a good cause. The details are below:

Friday Chicken Run

Friday will be host to our social golf chicken run details below:
 

September 2014

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Gordon Hotel Sunday Competition

This week Tully Park hosted the monthly medal proudly sponsored by the Gordon Hotel in glorious weather conditions with some pretty good scores to show for it. Josh Cooper went home with the coveted Gordon Hotel voucher and the monthly medal with a nett 63 in C grade followed by Trent Cooper and Ian Spence with 65 to take out A and B grade respectively. The ball run down also saw Gary Spence 66, John Smith 67, Eddie Hawkins and Tom Heath with 69 each collect a ball. Nearest to the pins went to Ian Spence on the Goulburn Produce 5th and Russell Lieschke on the Tully Park Tavern sponsored 7th hole.
Next Sunday will be the Tully Park Open stroke competition, so come down and play a round before all the action of the NRL grand final.   

Goulburn Soldiers Club Mid Week Competition

The mid week comp had another good turn out this week with Brian Larkin taking home the marbles and the voucher from our great sponsor the Goulburn Soldiers Club with and impressive 28 points. The ball run down was Brian Norris and Wallace Thorn with 26, Bryson Plumb 25 and John Peterson 24. Come down during the week for the 12 hole comp at $7 for members its a bargain. 

TPEBGC Golf Challenge

This Saturday will be the 2 Person Ambrose Tully Park Golf Challenge call the club on 4822 2828 to book a place. Plenty of prizes up for grabs for golfers of all abilities. 

Major Championships

Just a reminder that championships are coming up with the four rounds being played over the 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th of October so free up those weekends to come down and show everybody what you’ve got around the Tully Park Golf Course.  
 
 

Sunday, September 21, 2014

 

Gordon Hotel Sunday Competition

This weeks 4BBB Aggregate competition was played in some of the finest conditions mother nature can dish up with a great turn out as a result. The competition was no match for the pair of Mick Gray and Eddie Hawkins who drove, chipped and putted  their way to an impressive 79 points earning the coveted prize of a Gordon Hotel Voucher. Two shots behind were the group of Shane Jervis and Josh Cooper with a respectable 77, Kerry Bensley and Raymond Turner 72, Tim James and Marty Huter 70 and Don Grimston with Ken Wray 70 rounding out the ball rundown. Nearest to the pins went to Russell Schmitt on the Goulburn Produce sponsored 5th hole and Gary Spence on the Goulburn Workers Club 8th. Congratulations to all involved. 
Next Sunday will be the Monthly Medal.

Goulburn Soldiers Club Mid Week Competition 

The mid week comp had a good roll up this week with Marty Hunter winning on a count back with 25 points over Ratna Rankmore. Russell Schmitt 24, Kevin Peterson 23 and Shane Cooper 23 rounded out the ball run down. This weeks special ball went to Alma Harvison with 7 points. 

TPEBGC GOLF CHALLENGE

Nominations are now being taken for the 2 Person Ambrose event being held on the 4th of October details below: 
 
 

Sunday, September 14, 2014

 

Gordon Hotel Sunday Competition

Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club held a par competition this week in glorious weather conditions, with the greens only just being cored it produced a tough challenge with the flat stick. The tough greens proved no problem for our fearless President Shane Cooper with a blistering +8 easily accounting for Josh Cooper +4, Tom Heath +3, Gary Spence +2, Don Grimston +2, John Smith +2 and Russell Schmitt with +1 rounding out this weeks ball rundown. The special ball went the way of Roy McNair with an impressive -10. Nearest to the pin on the Goulburn Produce sponsored 5th was Gary Spence and the drive and pitch on the Kevs Quality Meats 12th went the way of Raymond Turner. Well done men.
Next Sunday will be a 4BBB Aggregate sponsored by the Gordon Hotel so grab a mate* and come down for a hit only $10 for members.
*does not necessarily need to be a mate co-workers, family and complete strangers are welcome.

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

The Goulburn Soldiers Club sponsored Midweek Competition held at Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club last week was won by Colin Eggins with an impressive 26 stableford points John Smith 23 and John Peterson 20 collected a ball for there efforts. The special ball went to Bryson Plumb with 17 points.
Come down this week for the 12 hole competition a bargain at $7.

Membership

Memberships are still available and very affordable:
Adult $270
Junior $85
Sub Junior (U10)$30
Pensioner $200
$5 discount for Goulburn Soldiers Club members
Remote Membership $99

 

 

 
 

Sunday, September 7, 2014

 

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

Shane Cooper has won the Goulburn Soldiers Club sponsored Midweek Competition held at Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club last week carding 25 stableford points over the 12 hole competition. John Peterson was the next best continuing his recent run of good form carding a respectable 24 stableford points. Young gun Trent Cooper compiled 23 points. The ever consistent Don Grimston on 22 points and after a long hiatus due to work commitments Tim James rounded out the weeks ball run down also finishing with 22 stableford points. Alma Harvison picked up the special ball with a total of 6 stableford points.

Gordon Hotel Sunday Competition

Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club held a stableford competition along with another round of the Kevin Allen memorial for the clubs most consistent golfer for 2014 last Sunday. Once again Phil Elliott has flown in to blow away the rest of the field with an outstanding round of golf. Phil carded an impressive 43 points over the challenging 18 hole layout to claim the Gordon Hotel Bistro voucher compliments of the events major sponsor the Gordon Hotel. Joshua Cooper (41) Gary Spence (37) Lachlan Bill (37) Tony Clewett (37) Eddie Sivell (36) and Tom Heath 36 points rounded out the day’s ball run down. Nearest the pin on the Goulburn produce sponsored 5th hole was won by Tony Clewett. Nearest the pin on the Goulburn Soldiers Club sponsored 14th was claimed by young Lachlan Bill. The progressive was won by Tom Heath on 48 stableford points. A big thanks goes out to all of the clubs volunteers that have given up there time to make our club the special club that it is thankyou. Next Sunday’s event is a Par event the best of golfing to you all.

August 2014

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

The Goulburn Soldiers Club sponsored Midweek Competition held at Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club last week was won by John Peterson. John carded an excellent 29 stableford points over the 12 hole competition to claim the R.S.L. voucher. Mr consistent Don Grimston finished runner up with a total of 25 stableford points. Joshua Cooper rounded out the weeks ball run down on 23 stableford points. Don Pennay claimed the special with 10 stableford points.

Gordon Hotel Sunday Competition

Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club held their August Monthly Medal in sublime golfing conditions last Sunday. Mick Gray has once again earnt himself, and his lovely partner Lara, a wonderful dining experience at Goulburn’s best Hotel Bistro by winning the much coverted Gordon Hotel Bistro voucher. Mick’s nett 62 was five shots clear over the next best Ken Wray on nett 67. Darrell Spence nett 70, Tony Clewett nett 70, Col Eggins nett 70, and Ray Turner on nett 71 rounded out the day’s ball run down. Marty Wiese’s nett 83 earned him the day’s special ball. The drive and pitch on the Kev’s Meats sponsored 12th hole was won by Ken Wray. Nearest the pin on the Goulburn Produce sponsored 5th hole was won by Tom Heath finishing just 43cm away from the hole. Darrell Spence’s 58 points was good enough to win the week’s progressive. Monthly Medal Results: A Grade Col Eggins nett 70, B Grade Mick Gray nett 62, and C Grade was won by Tony Clewett with a nett round of 70. Next Sunday the club will Spring into action with a stableford event so dust off the club’s and come down to Tully to celebrate the on set of Spring.

 
 

Sunday, August 24, 2014

 

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

Last week’s 12-hole midweek competition held at Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club saw club legend Brian Mills claim his first midweek victory for quite some time. Brian’s 26 stableford points over the challenging 12 hole layout was even more impressive considering the soggy conditions in which his playing group was faced with. Graham Cave was the next best making a welcome return to the midweek competition finishing runner-up with 24 stableford points. Mr Consistency Russell Schmitt once again claimed a ball in the ball rundown after carding a solid 23 points. Kevin Peterson, after victory the previous week, returned to earth to claim the week’s special ball after amassing a total of 15 stableford points.

Gordon Hotel Sunday Competition

Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club held a two person ambrose event last Sunday ahead of the club’s Annual General Meeting. The “dawn breaking” partnership of Ken Wray and Don Grimston proved too strong a combination for the trail blazing pairings who were hot on their heels. In perfect early morning golfing conditions Ken and Don’s net total of 62 1/4 scraped in to defeat Brian Mills and Tom Heath on a countback. Gary Spence, Eddie “E=MC squared” Hawkins, Raging Raymond Turner and Colin Eggins were all recipients in the ball rundown. Nearest to the pin on the Goulburn Soldiers Club sponsored 14th hole was claimed by Joshua Cooper while the nearest to the pin on the Goulburn Produce sponsored 5th hole was taken out by Shane Cooper. Congratulations to the new 2014/15 committee of Shane Cooper, Michael Gray, Kylie Hosking, Nikita Hosking, Chris Webb, Trent Cooper, Craig Langby, Di Schmitt, Joy Leary, Ross Stacey and Josh Cooper. A big thank you goes to the outgoing President, Charlie McDonald and Club Captain, Scott Nolan for their tireless efforts and dedication to our proud voluntary run club. Next Sunday Tully Park will play host to the August monthly medal. A friendly reminder that memberships are now due for the 2014/15 season (Full playing member – $270, Junior member 11-18 years – $85, Sub-Junior Member 10 and under-$30, Senior member over 65 years-$200, Remote membership-$99). Contact club professional Craig Langby for further details.

 
 

Sunday, August 17, 2014

 

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

Last week’s Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole stableford midweek competition played at Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club was taken out by Kevin Petersen who amassed an outstanding grand total of 31 stableford points. Rose Booth’s excellent round of 30 points was not quite enough to claim victory but was good enough to secure second place. Brian Larkin and Don Grimston’s 26 stableford points rounded out the week’s ball run-down. Don Pennay secured the week’s special ball after carding a total of 11 points. Members please note that the club’s annual general meeting will be held next Sunday, the 24th of August at 2pm. Nominations close at the close of business on Friday the 22nd of August.    
 
 

Sunday, August 10, 2014

 

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

The R.S.L. sponsored midweek competition held at Tully Park Early Birds Golf club was one by Brian Larkin with an impressive total of 26 points over the twelve hole stableford competition. Rose Booth finished runner up with 24 points and Beryl Gray’s 22 points rounded out the ball after a countback. Don Pennay claimed the special ball for the week carding 10 points.

Gordon Hotel Sunday Competition

Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club held their 2014 Foursomes Championships last weekend with a number of teams vying for the crown. Played over two rounds, the pairing of Russell Schmitt and Lachlan Bill were crowned the 2014 Foursomes Champions with a gross total of 156 over the 36 hole competition. Congratulations gentlemen. Peter Courts and Eddie Hawkins claimed the nett honours with a total of 136 over the 36 holes. Gary Spence and Raymond Turner nett 138, Shane and Trent Cooper’s nett 142 rounded out the championship’s ball run down. Next Sunday’s event will be a stableford. Tee times are between 7:00am and 8:30am.
 
 

Sunday, August 3, 2014

 

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

Tully Park Early Birds Golf Clubs Midweek Competition proudly sponsored by the R .S .L has been won by club veteran and long time volunteer Judy Moran. Judy carded 22 stableford points over the challenging 12 hole layout to claim the R.S.L. voucher finshing two points clear of Beryl Gray and Wally Thorn whom both carded 20 stableford respectively. Hellen Carne claimed the week’s special ball with 10 stableford points.

Gordon Hotel Sunday Competition

The Gordon Hotel proudly sponsored a stableford event last Sunday at Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club in absolutely perfect golfing conditions. Phil Elliott out shone the field to take home the Gordon Hotel Bistro voucher. Phil managed to card 43 stableford points and still managed to complain on completion of his round that he had left some out there due to some indifferent putting. Well what can you say in reply to that. Col Eggins continues his run of form finishing runner up with 39 points.Trent Cooper 38, Don Grimston 36 and Eddie Hawkins also with 36 points rounded out the day’s ball run down. Nearest the pin on the Goulburn Workers sponsored 5th hole was won by Eddie “the eagle eye” Hawkins. Nearest the pin on the Tully Park Tavern sponsored 7th hole was won by Michael Gerstenberg. Next Saturday and Sunday the clubs annual Foursomes Chapionships will be held so partner up for chance a to add your name to the club’s honour board. Also a reminder that the the clubs AGM will take place on Sunday the 24th August at 2pm in the clubhouse.

July 2014

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

A strong field took to the links at Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club last week to try and claim bragging rights for the week and to secure the much coverted R.S.L. gift voucher. Trent Cooper was the young man to claim victory for the week with an outstanding round over the twelve hole competition. Trent’s 27 stableford points was good enough to secure victory over club veteran Don Grimston who carded 26 stableford points to claim the runner up position after a countback against John Peterson. Darrel Spence 25 points rounded out the weeks ball run down. Alma Harvison picked up the special ball for the week carding 9 points.

Gordon Hotel Sunday Competition

Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club held their July Monthly Medal last Sunday in beautiful golfing conditions. Once again young gun Trent Cooper has proven too good for his fellow competitors carding a nett 64 to claim the July Monthly medal and the Gordon Hotel Bistro voucher. Trent secured a three shot victory over runner up Adam Boxsell who finished with a nett 67. Tony Clewett nett 68, Russell Schmitt nett 68, Tom ” the python” Heath nett 70, Brian Mills nett 70, and Colin Eggins nett 71 rounded out the day’s ball run down. The special ball went to Chris Webb who carded a nett 94. Drive and pitch on the Lee and Thomas sponsored 13th hole was won by Scott Nolan whilst no golfer managed to hold the green on the Goulburn Workers Club sponsored 8th hole. Next Sunday will be a stableford along with a round of the Kevin Allen Memorial for the clubs most consistent golfer of 2014.
 
 

Sunday, July 20, 2014

 

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

The Goulburn Soldiers Club sponsored midweek competition held at Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club last week was won by the ever consistent Ladies Club Captain Joy Leary. Joy carded an impressive 27 stableford points over the challenging 12 hole layout to secure a 7 point victory over runner up Bryson Plumb on 20 stableford points. Don Grimston’s 19 points rounded out the week’s ball run down. Alma Harvison claimed the special ball carding 9 stableford points.

Gordon Hotel Sunday Competition

Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club played host to a Canadian Foursomes competition last Sunday in frosty conditions. The conditions, however, didn’t deter the usual suspects from taking to the course. The young gun pairing of Trent and Joshua Cooper claimed victory by just a half a point over the well seasoned pairing of Russell Lieschkie and Eddie Hawkins with totals of nett 61 and a half and 62 respectively. Gary Spence & Mick Harris nett 63 and the pairing of Lachlan Bill & Russell Schmitt nett 64 won on a countback to finalise the ball run down. Nearest the pin on the Tully Park Tavern sponsored 7th hole was won by Ray Turner. Nearest the pin on the Goulburn Produce sponsored 5th hole was claimed by young gun Trent “Trev” Cooper. A big thanks of gratitude to our major sponsor the Gordon Hotel for there continued sponsorship of the club’s Sunday events. Next Sunday’s event will be the July Monthly Medal. 
 
 

Monday, July 14, 2014

 

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

Young Gun Lachlan Bill managed to stave off all comers last week to secure victory after a three way count back. Lachlan’s 25 stableford points was good enough to claim the R.S.L. voucher. John Peterson (25) Russell Schmitt (25) and another up and coming junior Trent Cooper on 23 stableford points rounded out the weeks ball run down. Margaret Gibson flew the flag high for the ladies picking up the special ball with 9 stabled points.

Gordon Hotel Sunday Competition

Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club held a 4BBB Multiplier last Sunday in conditions more suited to a Disney on Ice production after one of the heaviest frosts the district has seen for quite some time. After the members had managed to prize open there car doors and gingerly skate there way to the course, it was the pairing of Club President Charlie McDonald and Club Captain Scott Nolan who blitzed the rest of the field with a total of 78 points finishing twelve points clear of runners up Mick Gray and Col Eggins on 66 points. Gary Spence and Adam Boxsell on 64 points and rounding out the ball run down Shane Jervis and Shane Cooper with a total of 59 points. Nearest the pin on the Goulburn Soldiers Club sponsored 14th was Russell Schmitt and the Drive and pitch on the Kevs Meats sponsored 12th hole was won by Lachlan Bill. Next Sunday’s event will be a Canadian Foursomes proudly sponsored by the Gordon Hotel.
 
 

Sunday, July 6, 2014

 

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club Midweek Competition proudly sponsored by the Goulburn Soldiers Club has been run and one by club stalwart Russell Schmitt. Russell carded 26 stableford points over the challenging 12 hole layout at Tully last week to claim the R.S.L. voucher. Tony Clewett (24), and after a four way countback, Di Schmitt and Roger Holgate both carding 23 points rounded out the ball run down. Don Pennay picked up the special ball for the week with 10 stableford points.

Gordon Hotel Sunday Competition

June’s monthly medal was held in atrocious conditions a fortnight ago with a number of extremely committed club members taking on the challenge. Mick Gray won the medal with a nett total of 70. Russell Schmitt was the next best on nett 71 and Trent Coopers nett 73 rounded out the ball run down. 
Last Sunday Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club played host to an 18 hole stableford competition. Adam “the box” Boxsell claimed the Gordon Hotel Bistro voucher with the compliments of the events major sponsor the Gordon Hotel. Adam’s 43 stableford points blitzed the rest of the field with the next best Tom Heath on (39). Russell Schmitt (38), Trent Cooper (37), Tony Clewett (37), Roy McNair (36) and Roger Holgate on (35) rounded out the ball run down. Brian Mills on 39 points won the progressive voucher. Drive and Pitch on the Lee and Thomas sponsored 13th was won by Ken Wray while the nearest the pin on the Goulburn Workers Club sponsored 8th hole went to Col Eggins. Next Sunday’s event will be a 4BBB multiplier so grab a mate and come on down to Tully Park. 

June 2014

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

Adam “the box” Boxsell was the man to claim victory in last weeks Goulburn Soldiers Club sponsored Midweek Competition held at Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club carding 23 stableford points over the 12 hole competition. Scott Nolan on 22 points and Joy Leary also on 22 points has continued her impressive run of good form to round out the ball run down. Alma Harvison’s 5 points was good enough to pick up the weeks special ball.

Gordon Hotel Sunday Competition

The Gordon Hotel sponsored Sunday Competition took a back seat last Sunday to a three person ambrose event held at Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club. This event had over $500 in prizes on offer for both Tully Park Members and Social Golfers alike. Perfect weather conditions on the day paved the way for a strong turnout of members and social golfers, Juniors and Seniors and Ladies and Gentlemen. Teams were treated to great day of Golf played in a welcoming a friendly atmosphere. The outstanding results were a testament to the hard work of Russell and Di Schmitt who organised what was a stellar day. And the ongoing commitment of the members that maintain the prestigious Tully Park Golf Club. 1st place for the Men Craig “The Muscle” Langby, Mick “Dundee” Gray and Shane “Bulls-eye” Cooper with a net 56. In the mixed comp Debbie Collins, Beryl Howe and Joy Leary shot a barn storming nett 61 4/6. The social players had an outstanding day carding an impressive nett 56 1/2 were Nathan Smith, Hayden Ward and Craig Wray. The rest of the accolades go to the 2nd placed team of Charlie McDonald, Adam Boxsell and the always enthusiastic Marty Weise while the third place honors went to Josh Cooper, partnered by the much older Anthony Cooper along with Shane “Long Drive” Jervis. The nearest to the pins went to Mick Gray on the 5th, Charlie McDonald on the 14th and Debbie Collins for the ladies on the 5th. The winners of the raffle were Rheannah Webb and Royce Dockett who will both enjoy their prize baskets of goodies. The donated movie tickets were won by Trent and Anthony Cooper, who are looking forward to there date, Col Eggins, Chris Elliott and Mick Gray. Next Sundays event will be the June Monthly Medal.
 
 

Sunday, June 15, 2014

 

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

Joshua Cooper has overcome a recent run of poor performances to take out the Goulburn Soldiers Club sponsored Midweek Competition last week. The big hitting right hander found his range around the tough Tully Park layout carding an impressive 28 points over the twelve hole stableford competition. Joshua finished 4 points clear of Mr Consistent Don Grimston on 24 points. John Peterson 23. and after a four card count back Brian Larkin’s 22 points rounded out the ball run down. Don Pennay claimed the weeks special ball carding 14 points.

 
 

Sunday, June 8, 2014

 

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

Tully Park Early Birds Midweek Competition proudly sponsored by the Goulburn Soldiers Club was won by Russell Schmitt carding 25 points over the twelve hole stableford competition. Joy Leary’s recent run of good form continues to impress carding 24 points and Margaret Gibsons 23 points rounded out the ball run down. Bryson Plumb’s 10 points on a count back earns him the special for the week.

Gordon Hotel Sunday Competition

Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club played host to a single stableford and 4BBB Sunday in one of the heaviest frosts of the winter, however the conditions didn’t deter the early bird members from taking to the course in good numbers. Russell Lieschke was the man to take out the single stableford honours with an impressive 40 points a welcome return to form from the chalky. Trent Cooper (37) Shane “Shooter” Cooper (37) Marty Hunter (36) Collin Eggins (36) and Scott Nolan on 34 points rounded out the ball run down. Donald Grimston made a welcome return to the club after a long layoff because of health concerns to pick up the special ball on a countback carding 22 points welcome back Don. Nearest the pin on the Goulburn Workers Club sponsored 8th hole was won by Russell Lieschke. Nearest the pin on the Goulburn Soldiers Club sponsored 14th hole went to Collin Eggins. The following teams have qualified for the next round of the sureshot qualifier to be held at Fairburn Golf Club on the 3/8/14. Charlie McDonald & Scott Nolan 44 points. Anaru Tahana & Adam Boxsell 43 points. and the chalky pairing of Russell Lieschke and Eddie “Jennifer” Hawkins on 42 points claimed the final spot up for grabs. Congratulations gentlemen good luck at Fairburn. Next Sundays event will be a Single Stableford. I will be bringing along a special guest hope you make it. 
 
 

Sunday, June 1, 2014

 

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition.

The Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition held at Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club last week has been dominated by the ladies scooping the pool of trophy’s on offer. Joy Leary’s good form of late has finally paid dividends claiming the weekly R.S.L. voucher with a total of 25 stableford points over the challenging twelve hole layout. Beryl Gray (23), and Margaret Gibson also carding 23 points both claimed balls in the ball run down. Hellen Carne on 11 points has once again claimed the special ball.

Tully Park v’s R.S.L. Social Golf Club.

Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club played host to the gentlemen of the R.S.L. Social Golf Club last Sunday in the annual home and away battle for the Snell – Chamberlin Trophy. In the 4BBB stableford event the R.S.L. earnt an average of 41.4 points which proved to be too great a total for the home team to overcome. Tully Park concluded the event with an average score of just 38.7 points. Michael and Mick Corcoran 46 points claimed the individual results win for the R.S.L. team while the pairing of Anaru Tahana and Adam Boxsell took out the win for the Tully boys after finishing with 43 points to win on a countback. Ther ball run down for the R.S.L. consisted of , S Casey & C Schrimmer (43), R Gann & K Bensley (42), C Betts & B Stewart (40) and P Wheeldon & N Aubrey (36). The ball run down for Tully Park concluded with T Cooper & M Gray (43), S Nolan & C McDonald (42), A Whiu & M Wiese (39) and S Cooper & C Langby (39). Nearest the pin on the Goulburn Produce sponsored 5th hole was taken out by the R.S.L’s Bob Stewart. Nearest the pin on the Goulburn Soldiers Club sponsored 14th was won by Colin Eggins from Tully Park. Special thanks to the boys from the R.S.L. Social Golf Club for making the day such a success given the challenging weather conditions. The Tully boys will be looking forward to getting their revenge come the return bout. 

May 2014

Monday, May 26, 2014

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

Glorious playing conditions confronted golfers last week at Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club and the competitive nature of the scoring proved testament to the great playing conditions. Roger Holgate’s 25 points over the 12 hole stableford competition was just enough to secure victory and claim the R.S.L. voucher. Russell Schmitt (24), Trent Cooper (24), and Wally Thorn’s 22 points on a count back were all recipients in the ball run down. Alma Harvison claimed the special ball with a total of 10 points.

Gordon Hotel Sunday Competition

Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club held their Monthly Medal along with a round of the Kevin Allen Memorial Championship for the clubs most consistent golfer. Marty Hunter claimed the Monthly Medal for May with an outstanding round of nett 65 to claim victory over the inform club President Charlie McDonald on nett 67, Ken Wray nett 68, Gary Spence nett 68, Russell Lieschke nett 69, and Norm Aubrey’s nett 69 rounded out the ball run down. The Drive and Pitch on the Kev’s Quality Meats sponsored 12th hole went to Ken Wray. Nearest the Pin on the Tully Park Tavern sponsored 7th hole was claimed by Chris “Radar” Elliott. Marty Wiese picked up the days special ball wih a nett round of 82. Next Sunday Tully Park will be hosting a Stableford event.
 
 

Sunday, May 18, 2014

 

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club’s midweek competition proudly sponsored by the Goulburn Soldiers Club was played in ideal conditions last week with a strong field of competitors taking to the course. Tommy Heath with 25 points over the 12 hole stableford event was the deserved winner finishing one point clear of Russell Schmitt on 24 points. Young gun Trent Cooper was the next best carding a respectable 21 stableford points and rounding out the ball run down last week after a six way count back was Di Schmitt who finished with 20 stableford points. Hellen Carne was the recipient of the special ball carding 8 points over the 12 holes.

Gordon Hotel Sunday Competition

Last Sundays two person ambrose event once again proved to be a popular event with members and visitors alike with people travelling from as far as Cootamundra to take on the challenging 18 hole layout at Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club. The pairing of club President Charlie McDonald and fellow committee member Adam Boxsell proved to strong on the day securing victory with a nett score of 55 and half finishing 4 and a half shots clear of club stalwarts Brian Mills and Tom Heath who finished with a nett 60. Eddie “Jennifer” Hawkins and Russell Lieschke nett 60 and a quarter, Trent and Joshua Cooper rounded out the ball run down with a nett 60 and a half. Tommy Heath once again keeps his name in the headlines claiming nearest the pin honours on the Goulburn Produce sponsored 5th hole. Rampaging Roy McNair darted one in close to secure nearest the pin honours on the Goulburn Workers Club sponsored 8th hole. Next Sunday is the May Monthly Medal along with another round of the Kevin Allen Memorial Championship.
 
 

Monday, May 12, 2014

 

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

Joy Leary’s recent run of good form has finally been rewarded with victory in last weeks Goulburn Soldiers Club sponsored midweek competition held at Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club. Joy’s 24 points over the twelve hole stableford competition proved too strong a total for the remainder of the field to overcome. Beryl Gray displayed glimpses of returning to form herself with a well compiled 23 points while Tom Heath on 22 points rounded out the ball run down. Don Pennay battled his way around the course to secure the special ball with a total of 5 stableford points.

Gordon Hotel Sunday Competition

Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club played host to the final round of the club’s Minor Championships on Sunday in more favourable weather conditions in comparison to the previous round of play. Low scoring proved to be the order of the day as Scott Nolan’s course record of 65 gross was good enough to claim overall victory and the Gordon Hotel Bistro voucher. Russell Schmitt nett 64, Eddie Hawkins nett 66, Charlie McDonald nett 67, Phil Elliot nett 67, and Gary Spence nett 67 rounded out the days ball run down. Nearest the pin on the Tully Park Tavern sponsored 7th went to Gary Spence. Adam Boxsell took out the drive and pitch on the Goulburn Workers Club sponsored 16th hole. Sundays special ball was won by Marty Wiese with a nett total of 79. Overall Minor Championships results are as follows: A-Grade, Gary Spence nett 143 won on a count back. Scott Nolan 144 gross. B-Grade, Russell Schmitt nett 139. Colin Eggins 167 gross. C-Grade, Brian Mills nett 144. Phil Elliot 173 gross. Congratulations to all of the winners. Next Sunday the club will be hosting a Two Person Ambrose Event.
 
 

Sunday, May 4, 2014

 

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

Last weeks Goulburn Soldiers Club 12 hole Stableford Competition held at Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club saw Kevin Peterson return to the winners circle with a total of 26 stableford points carded over the challenging twelve hole layout. Ladies Club Captain Joy Leary was the next best carding a respectable 22 points, Brian Larkin’s 21 stableford points was good enough to collect a ball in the ball rundown winning on a count-back over Beryl Gray and Margaret Gibson who also carded 21 points. This weeks special ball was won by Bryson Plumb with 5 stableford points.

Gordon Hotel Sunday Competition

Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club kicked off the first round of the clubs minor championships on Sunday in what can only be described as extremely challenging conditions to put it politely. With wind gusts up to 60km/hr straight off the Antarctic shelf low scoring was proving to be quite a challenge for the majority of players. Phill Elliott was the man to claim bragging rights after round one with an oustanding nett round of 63 to secure the overall honours and claiming the much sort after Gordon Hotel Bistro voucher. Russell Lieschke leads A-Grade on nett 74, Colin Eggins nett 67 leads B-Grade and Phill Elliots nett 63 has given him total control in C-Grade. Nearest the pin on the Goulburn Workers Club sponsored 8th hole went to Peter Courts. Collin Eggins took out the drive and pitch on the Lee and Thomas sponsored 13th hole. Colin Eggins nett 67, Brian Mills nett 69, Peter Courts nett 72, Mick Harris nett 72, and Russell Lieschke’s nett 74 on a count-back rounded out the ball rundown. Special ball went to Adam Whiu nett 93. Sundays progressive winner was Brian Mills with 66 stableford points. Next Sunday will be the 2nd and final round of the clubs Minor Championships. 

April 2014

Monday, April 28, 2014

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

Trent Cooper has won again to claim a trifecta of victories taking out last weeks Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition held at Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club. Trent’s 28 points over the 12 hole stableford competitiion was once again too competitive a total for the remainder of the field to over come. Runner up was Brian Norris who carded a respectable 25 points whilst Anthony Cooper’s 24 points was good enough to receive a ball in the ball run down. The special ball went to Wally Thorn with a total of 13 stableford points.

Gordon Hotel Sunday Competition

Scott Nolan has claimed victory to win the April Monthly Medal held at Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club last Sunday with a nett round of 62. Scott finished one shot clear of Chris Elliot who carded a nett 63 to keep up his recent run of good form. Trent Cooper nett 65, Tom Heath nett 66, Tony Clewett nett 68 and Charlie McDonalds nett 69 were all recipients in Sunday’s ball run down. Nearest the pin on the Goulburn Soldiers Club sponsored 14th hole was claimed by club stalwart Brian Mills, the drive and pitch on the Gordon Hotel sponsored 11th hole was won by Trent Cooper. Special ball went to Marty Weise with a nett round of 89. Next Sunday will be the first round of the Minor Championships. Good luck over the next two weeks to all competitors.
 
 

Monday, April 21, 2014

 

Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition

This weeks Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek Competition held at Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club played host to one of the largest midweek fields seen in recent memory. With the on-set of the school holidays young gun Trent “Trev” Cooper, in between spending countless hours volunteering around the Golf  Course renovating the bunkers, found time to play in last weeks midweek competition. Trent’s 28 stableford points over the 12 hole competition was too strong a total for the rest of the field to overcome. Next best on 25 points was John Peterson, Nikita Hoskins (24) Michael Hoskins (24), Darrell Spence (23), Lachlan Bill (23) Anthony Cooper (22), Andrew Deakin (20) and Tony Clewett also with 20 points were each ball run down recipients. Hellen Carne ,on a count-back over Judy Moran, received the special ball after amassing a total of 7 stableford points. 

Gordon Hotel Sunday Competition 

Trent triumphs again. Trent’s recent run of good form continues after coming off a confidence boosting undefeated junior pennants season. Trent has claimed the weekly double winning the midweek competition and taking out the Gordon Hotel sponsored Sunday competition held at Tully Park Golf Club with an impressive 40 stableford points. Brian Norris (38), Norm Aubrey (35), Russel Lieschke (35), Gary Spence (34), Ken Wray (34), Russel Schmitt (31), Tony Clewett (31) and Anthony Cooper with 31 stableford points were each recipients in Sunday’s ball run down. Nearest to the pin on the Goulburn  Produce sponsored 5th hole was taken out by Trent Cooper, the nearest to the pin on the Workers Club sponsored 8th was claimed by Norm Aubrey and after scoring an eagle 2 on the Kev’s Meats sponsored par 4 12th hole Marty Hunter claimed the prize for the drive and pitch competition. Next Sunday the Gordon Hotel Competition will play host to April’s Monthly Medal stroke event.  

 
 

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Tully Park Early Birds Fly High to Claim ACT Pennant

 
The Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club Handicap Pennants team took on the Royal Military College Golf Club in the ACT District Golf Association Handicap Pennants competition grand final last Sunday at Federal Golf Club. The Early Birds were salivating as they contemplated the immaculately groomed course that is rated as one of the best and most challenging layouts in the district.

Captained by Scott Nolan, the team started on the wrong foot, losing the toss for only the second time this year. However that was soon turned around as the early matches seemed to favour the Early Birds. Adam Boxsell, Chris Elliott and Charlie McDonald were all well in front after 9 holes while the other four matches were too close to call. As the rounds progressed, the scoreboard seemed to favour Tully Park as they closed out the first three matches, Adam and Chris both winning 4 up with 3 to play, and Charlie winning 3 and 2. By this stage, however RMC were up or square in the four remaining matches, with two matches at dormie with 2 to play. By the 15th hole, the scoreboard had Scott Nolan 1 down, Russell Lieschke 2 down, Ray Turner 2 down and John Smith square. Not ready to celebrate quite yet.

John Smith has a wicked habit of breaking his opponents hearts at the last minute. He did it on the last hole at Yowani to seal a finals spot for his team, and has done it in countless championships and monthly medals as well. It was he who crushed any hopes that the RMC team may have had as he turned the tide and sealed the win for Tully Park on the 17th hole, winning 2 up with 1 to play. Ray Turner and Scott Nolan also finished on the 17th, both losing 2 down with 1 to play, while Russell Lieschke gamely took his match to the final hole, but lost 1 down. Tully Park defeats RMC 4 matches to 3!

L-R: C.McDonald, A. Boxsell, R. Lieschke, S. Nolan, R. Turner, C. Elliott, J. Smith

Post match, shots, scores and great moments were recounted, while ACT DGA representative Nigel Powell presented the Pennant Trophy and shield to Captain Scott as well as handing out pennant badges for the team. Kind words were spoken by both teams in the post match speeches and
the celebrations began. It was an outstanding season for the Tully Park team as they progressed undefeated through the entire competition. It is 10 years since Tully Park last won the pennant, and a proud tradition continues.

 
 

Spence Steals Sunday Stableford. Submits Sensational Score.

 
Gary Spence was too good for the field last Sunday as he won the Gordon Hotel sponsored Sunday competition at Tully Park. Carding 34 points in difficult conditions, Gary edged out three other contenders on 33 points. Russell Schmitt, Trent Cooper and Tom Heath were ruing missed putts as a single shot separated the top four. Ron Nunn was next with 32 points, followed by Don Grimston with 30 points.

Visitors won the nearest to the pins, A Reeves was closest on the 7th while P Tooth took the drive and pitch on the 11th. Ross Stacey did not play his best round as he carded an ordinary 17 points.

 
 

Midweek Comp

 
Darrell Spence had an outstanding round of golf in last weeks Goulburn Soldiers Club Midweek competition at Tully Park, claiming the vouchers with 26 points. Don Grimston also showed some form, but was not good enough, scoring 24 points. Kerry Bensley and Tony Clewett were next with 23 points followed by Glenn Wharton with 21.Helen Carne won the special ball with 7 points.

 
 

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

LATE NEWS – Tully Park Early Birds Minor Championships Date Change

 
The Tully Park Minor Championships have been rescheduled to the 4th and 11th of May due to the confluence of Easter and Anzac Day. Next Sunday will be a stroke event followed by a par event on April 27th. Your scribe apologises for the lack of recent news, which will appear in the next edition, editors permitting.

 
 

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Four Ball Best Ball at Tully Park

 
In dreary conditions, the usual suspects lined up for a four ball best ball competition at Tully Park Golf Club last Sunday. With an eye on the prize of a $50 voucher to the Gordon Hotel, the bulk of the field was in tight competition until the last group.

Marty Hunter and Roy McNair were the last pair out and seemed to get the best of the conditions. With a searing 45 points between them, Marty and Roy were 6 points ahead of their nearest rivals. Ron Nunn and Ross Stacey were next with 39 points followed by Tony Clewett and Ken Wray with 38 points. Eddie Hawkins and Gary Spence rounded out the ball rundown with 37 points in a countback.

Gary Spence won the nearest to the pin on the 8th, while Rampaging Roy McNair was closest with the drive and pitch on the 16th.

Next weeks comp is a single stableford event.

 
 

Early Birds are GO!

 
The Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club pennants team enjoyed a serious test last Sunday as they took on Yass Golf Club in a semi final for the ACT DGA Handicap Pennant. Led this week by Charlie McDonald, the team started on the wrong foot as Charlie called tails and lost the toss for the first time this season.

With an expanded 7 person format, It was up to Adam Boxsell to head out in the first match. He was not seen again until proceedings were drawing top a close, having adjourned to the bar with a 7 up and 6 to play win. Charlie McDonald was next to adjourn, with quite the opposite result. He recorded the largest defeat for the team, going down 6 and 4. The rest of the matches were tight. Scott Nolan won his match 2 up with 1 to play, while Russell Lieschke suffered a similar loss. Ray Turner won on the last hole, while John Smith lost his match 2 and 1. Match status: 3 all with one match still in progress.

Enter Chris Elliott. In his first ever match play round, and new to pennants, Chris was all square after 18 holes. With his team mates cheering from the balcony, Chris and his opponent headed back down the first hole (and out of sight) in sudden death mode…

…Whose shout?

An eternity later, they reappeared on the 2nd fairway, although only for a short time, before again disappearing from sight as they approached the green. Moments later they were on their way toward the clubhouse with a result obviously decided. Chris had won his match in a cliffhanger and put his team through to the Grand Final against RMC at Federal next week by the narrowest of margins. What a fantastic day of golf!

F.A.B. Early Birds are Go!