Breakers Men's Golf Blog

From the Captain Mens Foursomes At last, we were able to play the Men’s Foursomes. The sun was shining, the course  was drying out and we had an excellent turn out, 32 entries. An exciting finish in A Grade scratch with two teams finishing on the same score,  this meant a playoff was required to decide the winner. between  Glenn Bainbridge/ Greg Swanson and Deane Osborne/Scott Wilson. They halved the 1st and Glenn and Greg won on the second extra hole. See below all the Foursome results sponsored by Bev Barendse from DiJones Real Estate Super Senior Pennant 2024 Super Senior Pennant turned out to be one of the most successful years the club has  had.  Our final game at Gosford last Monday was a fantastic win over Shelly Beach  GC.  A previous win over Magenta meant we had won two matches with another  game halved. A great effort from all that took part.. A huge thank you to Glenn Bainbridge our Captain  and  Team Manager Jeff  Perry, who organised the team and kept them all in order. T

Super Seniors Final Blog for the Year.  On Monday last we played Shelley Beach at Gosford Golf Club, our captain told all players we have to beat our arch rivals, so the team responded with a resounding win 5&3,  Peter C couldn't get his game going and lost 5&3 the score didnt indicate how Peter played he just had no luck The little bulldog Wayne decided he wasn't going to let that happen to him winning his match 2&1,  Peter S came next despite having rib cartilage problems fought tenaciously & ran out winner 4&2,   John Roche complained he was being moved from position 8 to 5 competitor but need not have worried winning 2&1,  Mal Smith was next up & lead most of the way but succumbed in the the last few holes going down 2,  Captain Glen came with his A game & demolished his opposition player 5 & 4,  Our final pairing of Steve Adlard & Greg Swanson came next Steve took our old Breakers member Tom Smith to the 18th hole where Tom had all t

The following have qualified for the 2024 Medal of Medals to be played in November 

Breakers Mens Golf Club Supporting I think it is fair to say, most of us know someone who has been affected  by Prostate Cancer. The Men’s Golf Club are holding a fundraiser to support Prostate  Cancer Research, so why not get a team of 6 together and test your  knowledge of sport and support this needy cause There will be hundreds of dollars of prizes. chipping and putting comps  - a great fun night. We would appreciate your support. Only $100 to Sponsor a table of 6 Individuals $20, Let Peter know you have a ticket and we will find you a team. Tickets available from the reception Any enquiries contact Peter Crowder on 0434421084 Also on Saturday Night A Calcutta will be held on the Axeman Cup where you  can bid for the Winner and win the $$$$ Prostate Cancer Research will benefit from  Monies raised from the Axeman Cup and the Trivia Night SUN 13TH – Final of the AXEMAN Cup Sponsored by   Habitat Tree Works

Members, Due to issues with closing the Terrigal Cup and Plate we were not able to post the results on the members portal. A special thank you to Goodyear for their continual support of the Terrigal Cup See below the placings and prize-money paid to the individual players The Committee  

Just a reminder that the times for the Mens Foursomes to be played on Sunday the 25th  August with teams allocated on Wednesday 21st. August at 5pm If you would like to play call Adam Quayle on 0413245774 Entries will close at 5pm Today The entry sheet is beside the printer in the pro shop The Mixed Foursomes will be held on Saturday 31st August and is simply a gross and net format with the team handicap being a combination of the 2 handicaps divided by 4   Entries for the Mixed Foursomes will close on Tuesday 27th August at 5pm If you don't have a partner foir the Mixed Foursomes please put yor name on the list and we will endeavour to find you a partner The Mixed and Mens Foursomes are sponsored by DiJones Real Estate

Just a reminder that the times for the Mens Foursomes to be played on Sunday the 25th  August with teams allocated on Wednesday 21st. August. Entries will close at 5pm on Tuesday the 20th August The entry sheet is beside the printer in the pro shop This a a graded event and teams will be graded by the lowest handicapper in the team by daily handicap A Grade 0-12 B Grade 13-19 C Grade 20 -36 The Mixed Foursomes will be held on Saturday 31st August and is simply a gross and net format with the team handicap being a combination of the 2 handicaps divided by 4  Entries for the Mixed Foursomes will close on Tuesday 27th August at 5pm If you don't have a partner foir the Mixed Foursomes please put yor name on the list and we will endeavour to find you a partner The Mixed and Mens Foursomes are sponsored by DiJones Real Estate

  Hi Members, After a number of rounds the Keno Ambrose has now been run and won. Congratulations to the winners who will now progress through to the next round Ther following teams will represent Breakers at the Regional Finals. Men: Peter Searle and Warren Nash as well as Mark Leary and Lester Pearson Ladies: Michelle Hughes and Bronwyn Dwyer as well as  Linda Ball and Karen Gallaher Mixed:  Adam Quayle and Gil Wilson as well as Greg Duval and Chun Kim Good luck to all

 

  Super Seniors Pennant Report.  We start with it was a bad day for Breakers going down 5 & 3 to Toukley.  Pete couldn't get going losing 3 &2 must have used up all his golf winning the Keno challenge,  Wayne flew out of the blocks to a lead of 3 up @ the 12th but unfortunately the wheels fell off and couldn't hold onto this lead going down 2&1,  Dieter just didn't bring his usual game & was not in the game going down 7&6,  Rod came in for his first game and was nervous but performed to a great standard considering his opponent was quite obnoxious winning 2up,  Glen battled all day to square his match unfortunately his greatest asset let him down(putting),  Mal had a bad day going down 6&5 but expect better things to come, Ed played his usual tenacious game leading most of the day to end square,  Greg didn't bring his best game but was still able to defeat his opponent 3&2 ,  We look forward to our next game at Magenta Shores our opponent bei

Attention Members The month of August is going to be huge with a number of events that need to be played prior to the greens being cored on the 1st September With a little luck the weather will be on our side as all championships will be played or canceled The events for August are: 6th August - Mens Keno 10th August - Mixed Keno 18th August Terrigal Cup 25th August Mens Foursomes 31st August Mixed Foursomes There are also Monthly Medals and rounds of the Bill Birch Men's Foursomes Championships Sunday 25th August  Mixed Foursomes Championships Saturday 31st August   The upcoming Foursomes Championships nomination forms will be in the Pro Shop from this Tuesday 6th August.  Please complete the form by putting you and your nominated partner down. If you don't have a partner, still put your name down and we will endeavour to find one for you.. Best of Luck!! Mens Golf Committee