Breakers Men's Golf Blog

Raising funds for Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia Over 100 members and guests attended the Sports Trivia night held on Saturday 12 October at Breakers CC It is fair to say, the quizzers had their knowledge of sport tested. I would like thank John Daven from Prostate Cance Support Group Central Coast for attending and giving us  an insight into what the CC support group offers for  those having treatment for Prostate Cancer and the  support available to families who are affected by a lov one who has Prostate Cancer. Chipping and Putting skills put to the test with Lily  winning the putting after a playoff Chris Mott winning the  chipping. Guess the total number of items in the jar had guesses  ranging from 100 to 500. Kiara’s guess was closest with  210 items in the jar. The Axeman Calcutta auction took place raising another  $160. A raffle raised over $800, and we were very grateful to  our Sponsors for donating prizes. A big thank you to Gill Wilson and Angela Bainbridge,  assist

Members If your not playing in the championships on Saturday there will be a medley stableford event run after the championships There will be limited slots open from 6pm tonight 

AXEMAN SHOOTOUT   FINAL   The final of the Axeman Shootout  was held  on Sunday the 13 th  with the finalists excited and nervous at the same time.  Most players had organised a caddie and it was good to see support for players out on the course. At the Trivia night, the Calcutta auction ,  the largest bid w as  for Darren Reeves, closely followed by Barry Hayward and Chris Mott.  With the drinks carts full and Trace O’Meara looking after the scoreboard, battle commenced. With David Lowe a late drop out, the remaining  nine finalists were able to have a warmup going down the first. The shootout started proper at the  second  with  several players struggling with downhill puts. The fourth hole creating somewhat of a surprise with Glenn Bainbridge eliminated. We h ad  three birdies on this hole from Barry Hayward, Darren  Reeves,  and Paul English. Glenn found the bunker  off the tee  and just missed his par putt. All  6  players that were left were playing good golf and you needed a par

  Members As our Patron Jeff Perry is having bsck ptoblems and wont be available for next week Patrons Day will be postpone until futher notice

Members Please note that the nominations for the committee for next year are open and the nomination form is in the Pro shop. Bruce Grant  Secretary 

Members  There has been some confusion re the rules around the 101 Club   The golf club did have a 103 club and a sign was printed and place on the notice boar in October 2022  At the June 2023 Committee meeting t was agreed that the 103 club would reduce to the 101 club with the following conditions:  Minimum age 75 years old Age and handicap must and up to 101    Players cannot use 101 conditions in the Club Championships. Foursomes and Mixed Foursomes or any NSW Golf sanctioned event (eg Keno Ambrose)]  101 Club Rules and Tees  To be eligible for the 101 club conditions players must be 75 years of age and over with a handicap of 26 Once a member is over 75 his handicap and age must total101 or over to be eligible to play from the following tees.    7th hole when blue markers are at the back you may hit from white.   8th and 17th holes you may hit from the yellow.  18th hole you may hit from the blue. 4.   On Saturday same as above for men.  THIS RULE APPLIES TO MON

Men’s Club Championships 2024 The Club Championships will commence with a 36 Holes Qualifying Stroke Event. Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th October.  Matchplay - Round 3 Saturday October 19th  Round 4 Sunday October 20th   Round 5 Final Saturday November 2nd •  Rounds 1 and 2 tee times and groups will be seeded in handicaps by the Committee  A Grade 0 - 12  B Grade 13 - 19  C Grade 20 - 36  •  All handicaps will remain static for the 5 rounds.  The Veterans Championships   is for all members over 55 and is only played over Round 1 & Round 2 of 36 holes.  • There will be an 18 Hole Stroke and Net daily Competition for Round 1 & Round 2 played under Championship handicaps.  • Players are requested to be ready for their tee times 15 minutes prior to tee off.  • Any player(s) late for their allocated tee time will be disqualified under rule 6-3.  • This event is under direct control of the Breakers Men’s Golf Committee. All protests and disputes must be referred to the Golf Match C

AGM Notice to Members ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Breakers Men’s Golf Club will be held in the Breakers Auditorium  SUNDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2024  COMMENCING AT OR ABOUT 12.30PM. AGENDA 1. Confirmation of the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting of the Breakers Men’s Golf club, held on 12 November 2023. 2. To receive, consider and, if thought fit adopt the Presidents Report. 3. To receive, consider and, if thought fit adopt the Treasurers report. 4. To receive, consider and, if thought fit, adopt the Annual Report Balance sheet. 5. To receive, consider and, if thought fit, adopt the Captains Report. 6. To receive, consider and, if thought fit, adopt the following resolutions in regard to benefits, afforded to members of the Golf Committee; (a) The reasonable costs of light refreshments and drinks at the last Committee Meetings, prior to the AGM and Christmas. (b) Committee Members to book themselves and their playing partner

Calcutta Rules  Once all Players in the final have been decided the auction can begin. Each Player in the final is auctioned and punters can ‘buy’ that player in the Calcutta. Upon fall of the hammer, 25% of the auction amount goes to the charity and 75% of the funds go to pool. Once the auction of the entire field is completed, the final Calcutta Pool is determined.      Calcutta Pool The combined amount of funds raised by the sale of all players make up the Calcutta pool. Pool funds are then distributed to 1 st  (60%) 2 nd  (20%) and 3 rd  (10%)  All players purchased in the auction must be paid for when the hammer falls or the player will be re-auctioned. AXEMAN CUP SHOOT OUT - Finalists Player                          Handicap= Chris Mott                     17 Paul English                      13    Glenn Bainbridge          10 Peter Cartlidge                13 David Lowe                      17          Barry Hayward              28 Jeff Perry                          26       

Axeman update We have now come to the pointy end of the 2024 Axeman Shootout and the 10 finalists are listed below. I appreciate the great support the men’s golfers have  given to this competition especially as we have coupled  this event with fund raising for Prostate Cancer  Research. I am very pleased to announce the Axeman has raised  just over $1,000. It is the first time Breaker’s Men’s Golf Club have joined  forces to support this charity. AXEMAN CUP SHOOT OUT - Finalists  Chris Mott 44.                  Paul English 41 Glenn Bainbridge 41.       Peter Cartlidge 39 David Lowe 39 c/b.          Barry Hayward 42 Jeff Perry 41.                  Peter Stephens 41 Ian Dickman 39.              Richard Stone 39 There will be a Calcutta held at the Sports Trivia Night so if you or your golf mates would like to buy one of the players in the final come to the Trivia Night Sports Trivia Night 12 Oct 24 With ten days to go until The Sports Trivia night, tickets  are selling well. It would be