Breakers Men's Golf Blog

Vale John McGrath Breakers Men's Golf Club are sad to advise members of the passing of John McGrath. John was a loveable bloke who always had a smile and will be sadly missed. Johns family have invited any members that knew John to his memorial at Breakers Country Club 1pm Friday 4th July. Breakers Mens Golf Club

FRIDAY CHATTER 9 TH GREEN:   Eagerly awaited opening is set for mid-July including the newly approved concrete path around the back of the green. Total spend on new green is estimated at $175k and path $25k. GUR’s: Committee have been out with the white spray cans marking new GUR’s especially on the 3 rd and nineth. Please note there is no Gur relief in a penalty area, Gur stops at the red pegs. HOUSE KEEPING: Please make sure you rake all your footsteps and divots in bunkers, we know how frustrating being in a bunker can be, but this amplified somewhat if you land in a footprint. Slow play, we saw groups having to tee off 30 to 40 minutes after their tee times on Tuesday and with shortened daylight hours coming home in the dark. Its easy just keep up with the group in front of you . HAPPY BIRTHDAY : Life member Jeff Perry turns 81 today happy birthday Jeff

  New dates for Men’s Comps KENO 17th July Ladies 19th July Mixed only 22nd July Men’s Ambrose to be played for those not in Keno.   2 ball  Men’s knockout , Current round to be played by end July, 2nd Round to be played by August.   I n order to catch up the rounds of the Memorial Cup they will be played on the same day as the Bill Birch as they are both stableford events   Tuesday Memorial Cup / Bill Birch Tuesday July 1st . Round 2 Tuesday July 8th Round 3 Tuesday July 29th Round 4 Tuesday Aug 4th Round 5 Sunday Memorial Cup/Bill Birch 22nd June, Round 2 29th June, Round 3 13th July, Round 4 27th July, Final Round Monthly Medals As per the programme Men’s Foursomes 31st August.

2025 District Challenge Cup Six of our members "A" Grade: Nick Merritt  and Sandra Nash "B"grade Wayne Fuller and Sheryn Fuller "C" Grade Rod Stanley and Lynne Cattaway, played the  "2025 District Challenge Cup" on Sunday 15th June at Gosford GC  with the participating Clubs represented by a team of 6 players, 3 ladies and 3 men one from each grade. Trophies go to the winners of each grade, the best lady and man over the field and the Cup itself will be presented to the winning Club based on aggregate stableford points. Alas Breakers didn't win any prizes although our A Grade champion, Nick Merritt did finish third overall with 34 points. A common comment from most players was " conditions were pretty tough"

  WARNING!!! Be on the lookout for a Crow taking balls on the 8 th and 9 th holes, no warning except for a soft call of Mark,Mark,Mark.

FRIDAY NEWS New Fixtures Schedule: With all the rain delays and closures our fixtures schedule requires updating, this will be done by the match committee on tuesday so watch this space and notice board outside pro shop later this week. Timely Reminder : Garry gave a informative talk on what you should do if one of your playing partners suffers a heart attack on the course. Make sure that the area is safe for you and the person receiving CPR. Stay Calm Look for a response from the person — loudly ask their name, squeeze their shoulders. Do not leave the person. Open airways by gently tilting their head back and lifting their chin If they are not breathing normally, start CPR  Start chest compressions as soon as possible after calling for help Attach an Automated External Defibrillator  Do not leave the person alone or stop compressions in order to get an AED.   My Golf Page: A new site has been created to allow you to access all your golf information such as Members Port...

  BACK TO FULL COURSE As from tomorrow Saturday 14th June a  return to our full course,  with the exception of 9 th hole currently under renovation. Note: Temporary GUR pegs have been place along the right hand side of 3rd fairway as it is very wet. Out of Bounds is still in play. " this may change if we recieve more heavy rain and we will let you know as soon as possible, but if in doubt please ring the Pro Shop."  

  JUST BEEN ADVISED CARTS ARE ALLOWED BACK ON COURSE

  COMPETITION TUESDAY 10TH JUNE Single Stableford, Par 3 Short Course- Prefered lies through the green. Sorry, No Carts With the wet and holiday long weekend, ground staff have been unable to prepare our full course, but hopefully we will be back to our normal tees for next weekend. 

  CONGRATULATIONS to Life Member Lance Harrigan. Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division For service to the community through a range of organisations. Rotary Club of Gosford North • Vice-President, 2012-2013, 2018-2019, 2019-2020. • Fundraising Director, 2012-2013. • Social Director, 2012-2013. • Secretary/Attendance, 2010-2011. • Inaugural Committee Member, SOKS (Save our Kids from Suicide) Project, since 2011. • Member, since 2009. • Paul Harris Fellow, 2014. Breakers Country Club • President, 2019-2022. • Chair, Breakers Advisory Board, 2023-2025. • Board Director, 2013-2022. Terrigal Country Club (now Breakers Country Golf Club) • President, five years. • Former Secretary, five years. • Member, since 1997. • Life Member, 2024. Community • Member, Warren Rotary Club, 1998-2002. • Member, Terrigal/Wamberal Lions Club, 1997-1998. • Member, Barham Lions Club, 1992-1996. Education • Principal, Warren Central ...

  FRIDAY CHATTER Competition: Tomorrow Saturday 6 th Shortened Course , Stableford, Preferred Lie through the Green. Note, Shortened course has been  rated by Golf NSW as Par 56 thus results will now be sent to Golf link for handicapping.  All holes except for the 9 th and 18 th are par 3’s and index/Stroke default have also been changed as per attached. Carts: Club to make decision on Carts tomorrow morning so please contact the Pro Shop. "Remember  to check your card, account balance must be used by the end of June or you lose it".  Hole No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Front 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Back Total Stroke - Default 1 9 11 5 13 7 15 2 18 3 10 ...

  CHRISTMAS IS OVER For all those members that have been enjoying a somewhat inflated, slope rating for our shortern course, your time has come to an end. Our match committee have been in contact with Golf NSW who have confimed our new short course ratings that can be sent to Golflink for handicapping. The only par 4s are 9 and 18 with all other holes PAR 3s .    Course No Course Name Par GL Scratch Rating Slope Rating 32 GA, Short, Men 56 57.0 92 33 GA, Short, Women 56 59.0 92 Reminder: Blog's email address is breakersmensgolfblog@outlook.com  so if you have anything, photos comments etc you feel your fellow members would be interested in please send them through.

  MEN'S COMPETITION TUESDAY 3RD JUNE "Short Course"  with tee up through the green. Single stableford Decision on carts to be made in the morning of competition. Contact the Pro Shop.