Breakers Men's Golf Blog

  Unfortunately due to the very heavy course conditions, the machinery has been unable to get out onto the course at all over the last week. We have been advised that the course is therefore to remain closed for the weekend, re-opening Monday 4th April. The little amount of golf able to be played of late is obviously disappointing for all of us, but hopefully we are seeing the back end of this rain soon.  The club remains open and card draw will proceed as planned tonight from 5pm as usual. Thanks, Rod

From the Men’s Captain,  I take this opportunity to bring you up to date with what’s going on at Breakers Men’s Golf Club. We are now part of the Mounties family; a good percent of the golfers will now have a new membership card. For those members who have not visited the club since we joined the Mounties family, you will get an opportunity to renew for 5 years for only $12.  All monies on your card have been transferred over to your new card. We did have a small hiccup with prize money but that now has been fixed.  We are all very frustrated with the amount of rain we are having and how much golf we are NOT playing. This has meant we have had to make a few changes to the Fixtures. I can announce the Creighton’s cup will now be played on Tuesday 31st May 2022 and the Mixed Foursomes on Saturday 14th May 2022.  Due to the Covid pandemic, the Men’s committee have not been able to give back to members as they would have liked, therefore I can announce on the evening of ...

Due to the consistent rain the Creighton’s Classic and Vase Has been postponed till further notice A new date will be posted on the blog and the notice board 

Remarkably, only 10 golfers played in the Saturday competition today. Remarkable in that it was actually a really lovely day for golf, only a brief 5min rain period all morning.  Yes there were some puddles and wet underfoot in parts, BUT the greens are all in beautiful condition after the coring. Generally speaking, the fairways have good roll.  Part time model and full time television industry heavyweight Mr Joel Noble, here shows his exemplary putting technique on the 5th hole draining a birdie putt after a magnificent approach shot from 140m. Colm Carey also got into the action, holing out from 100m on the 15th for birdie, then got another birdie on the 18th showing just how nice the course is playing. Unfortunately Joel and Colm didn't do quite do enough to match Rampaging Rod Hutchinson's 37points on the day in win group honours. The course is holding up OK, as we haven't had the deluge experienced to North and South of us (yet) so if you have the opportunity to get o...

  Members, If the rain eases and the course is open tomorrow Saturday the 26th we will run a single stableford event You can book in now, at the draw this afternoon or through the Pro Shop Call the Pro Shop after 6.30 tomorrow to get the latest on the course

Due to the inclement weather conditions it has been decided to postpone this event until SATURDAY14th MAY  There will be a presentation after this event - in conjunction with the MEGA GOLF MEMBER GIVEAWAY and social evening for both men and women golfers and their partners (live music and many golf related prizes). Each golf member will be awarded one guaranteed entry into the draw and can receive additional entries for every competition game played leading up to the draw from April 2nd. (No action is required by the golf member as the men's golf committee will arrange the entries into the draw) Come along and enjoy a much needed, post Covid, long awaited, fun social evening.

  Members, The committee have decided that due to Covid we have not had been able to provide the budgeted functions so have decided to give the members the opportunity to win up to $2500 worth of golf equipment and prizes in a April Members Appreciation Month Each golf member will be awarded one guaranteed entry into the draw and can receive additional entries for every competition game played from April 2nd to the draw on the 14th May (There is no cost for entries) The function room has been booked for Saturday 14th May after the Mixed Foursomes  so come along and enjoy a much needed, post Covid, long awaited, fun social evening. There will be Lucky Door Prizes on the night.

Afternoon all,   The CCDGA Two Man Ambrose event will be played at Shelly Beach GC on Sunday 24 April and for the information on entry find attached entry form.    Copies of the form may be downloaded from the web at golfcentralcoast.org.au.

The rule relating to preferred lies is a local rule and varies from course to course So, this is a summary of the rule. When taking a preferred lie, the player may take relief  once  by placing the original ball within the appropriate distance of the original spot.  Several things are important to note here.  Firstly, it is vital to choose a good place to move your ball to, because if you decide you don’t like it, too late, you can only move it  once  under this rule. Secondly, what happens if you place your ball and it subsequently moves off that spot? In the past, as many of you would remember, you had to play the ball from where it rolled to. BUT, this rule changed in 2019 and, now, you must replace the ball on the spot you first moved it to. If for some reason, it won’t stay there, you need to place it as near as possible, no nearer the hole, so that it will stay in place. Thirdly, do you have to mark the original spot before you prefer your ball? Again...

  Rain again and the the continuing drama for members of is the the course open or closed continues. Today Saturday the course is closed and we suggest if your booked for tomorrow Sunday you call the pro shop before leaving home as decisions are made on a daily basis. Also keep watching the blog as the rain continues to play havoc with competition scheduling of our major competitions.

The coring of greens will be done on Friday morning from 7:30am until around 10:30am.  We really need some helpers to work with green staff, so if you can please meet at the pro shop just before 7:30am.  We would greatly appreciate any help on the day. Thank you!!

  Members Please be advised that due to the rain the coring of the greens has been held up and are planned for this Friday 19th March The committee changed the Monthly Medal from the fixture book previously to fit in with the coring and have now decided to bring the medal round back to the date in the fixture book We are sorry for the chopping and changing but the weather has caused havoc with planning competitions.

Competition is back underway today (Saturday 12th), as the lovely Leonie can be seen doing on the 1st this morning (B Grade Champion Dieter hiding to left and Dangerous Dave to the right). While a little heavy in parts, it is actually really lovely out there for the majority - so book in a round today or tomorrow. Enjoy Cheers, Rod

  GOLF COURSE  CLOSED Unfortunately, due to the incredible amount of rain that both our Golf Course and Bowling Greens have received over the last 2 weeks they will remain closed again tomorrow (Tuesday 7th March 2022).  The closure will be reassessed tomorrow at 4.00pm.  Now is the perfect time to head down to the Pro Shop and see some of the awesome deals that Nicky & AJ have to offer - see below!  + Before you get back out on the course - Nicky and AJ can re-grip your clubs or re-spike your shoes! Pro Shop will be staffed  from 6.30am - 4.00pm ! MENS WOOL VESTS - $45 MENS WOOL JUMPER - $59 LADIES & MENS SHIRTS - $40 CAPS - $15 STRAW - $29 BUCKET - $19

We got this video from one of the members playing in last Sunday's competition. It shows how someone has no regard for following players and made no attempt to rake the bunkers after his shot. Please make sure you rake the bunkers when you finish your shot and give the next payer a even chance of playing their shot.

Ass at 6.30 this morning the course is open with tee up through the green and the bunkers are out of play 11.15am -  Members just got word the course has been closed for the rest of the weekend at least No Saturday or Sunday Competition 

Member's Due to the wi fi problems at the draw this afternoon please double check your tee times. We have endeavoured to give you times a close to your requests The Golf Committee

Over the year a number of special competitions will be held in conjunction with regular Tuesday and Sunday competitions. See below the rules for the Eclectic starting in March, The Memorial Cup starting in March and The Bill Birch Starting in June. If you have any questions re these competitions please talk to one of the committee members for more information. Memorial Cup -   Starts 22nd March  *Best three Stableford scores returned from five stipulated rounds.  *Played in handicap divisions determined by Match Committee.  Players remain in the division they were in at the time of the first Stableford Brooch round in which they took part but must compete on their current handicap.  The winner in each division is the player who returns the highest aggregate score of his best three rounds.  All ties, after the completion of all rounds, will be decided by the GA count back system on the last card returned of the best three cards.  If still tied then...

March Events Tuesday 1st March: 2 Person Ambrose (Rained Out) Saturday 5th March: Medley Single Stableford + 2bbb  Sunday 6th March: Monthly Medal Stroke – Sunday Eclectic Round1  Tuesday 8th March: Monthly Medal Stroke – Tuesday Eclectic Round1  Saturday 12th March: Medley Single Stableford + 2b Multiplier Sunday 13th March: Single Stableford + 2bbb  Tuesday 15th March: Single Stableford, Team of 4, 3 best scores to count  Saturday 19th March: Medley Single Stableford + Team of 4, 1x2x3  Sunday 20th March: Single Stableford, Round 1 Memorial Cup  Tuesday 22nd March: Single Stableford in Grades, Round 1 Memorial Cup  Saturday 26th March: Mixed Foursomes – Sponsored by Creighton’s  Sunday 27th March: Single Par Event  Tuesday 29th March: Creighton’s Classic, Stroke in 2 Grades  April Events Saturday 2nd April: Medley Single Stableford + 2bbb  Sunday 3rd April: Single Stableford  Tuesday 5th April: Single Stableford, Rou...

To All Members,  Due to the current weather conditions the coring of the greens scheduled for Monday 7th March has now been moved to Thursday 10th March.  Please be aware, the club employs an outside contractor to do our coring and the only alternative date was the 10th. Due to these changes the Match Committee would like to advise you of the following changes to the March competitions.   The Sunday Monthly Medal and Round 1 of the Eclectic will be changed from Sunday 6th March to Sunday 13th.   If the course is open on the Sunday 6 th March, there will be a single stableford event   The Tuesday Monthly Medal and Round 1 of the Eclectic will be changed from Tuesday 15th March to Tuesday. 8th March prior to the coring (Subject to the weather) .   The Single stableford and team event scheduled for 8 th March will now be played on the 15th of March   The Creighton’s Cup that was washed out on Feb 22nd will now be played on March 29th.   The Cre...

Members Most of you will have received a email with a link to transfer your membership nto Mounties Make sure you use the exact information that is on your current membership card If you have any trouble just ask for help at the front desk next time your in the club