This round saw an 8.30 and a noon hit-off.  The early players had to contend with a N wind pushing up to the high 30Kph.  This wind died down as the 2nd groups hit-off.  Players enjoyed the harder Fairways seeing all shots travel further than expected.  The greens and surrounds were in top condition, apart from some small sections on a few greens where the Corellas had again caused damage.  On a windy morning and a still, hot afternoon the results were;

1st; David Jones –  (23) – 41 pts C/B

2nd; Ben Owen (14) –  41 pts

3rd; Mick Squire (6) – 37 pts

NTPs; 1st – James Simpson, 15th – Sevi Wilkins, Longest drive 2nd – Ben Owen, Best 2nd shot 3rd – Mick Squire

1st; Stephen Hehir – 97/54/43

2nd; Dylan Harris – 69/5/64

3rd; Jenny Hartley – 92/25/67 C/B Simon Donovan (7)

NTPs; 1st – Luke Lyons, Least Putts – Simon Donovan – 25

With the day’s  temperature predicted to be above 33C the club’s “Extreme Heat” policy was again activated and play began at 8.30am.  The temperature soon rose into the high 20ºC by early in the round then well above  30ºC by mid round.  The fairways had good cover with only a few bare spots here and there.  The harder fairways saw all players achieving extra distance so approach shots required a higher club than usual, those who made the correct selection did well. The northerly wind blew up to 30Kph+ late in the round and while a few players hoped for some movement in the air it seemed to happen only rarely.  On a very hot morning the results were;

1st; Andrew Clement (13)/Mitch Atlas (6) – 74 pts

2nd; Ben Owen (14)/Mick Squire (6) – 71 pts, C/B

3rd; Simon Donovan (10)/Dean Kohler (8) – 71 pts

NTPs; 1st & 15th – Andrew Clement, Best 2nd shot 3rd hole – Davey Kenney, Longest Drive 4th – Ben Owen

Play began at 8.30 with the greens and surrounds still a little wet from the night’s irrigation; putting was tough until the sun came out.  As the round progressed the day warmed and it was very pleasant tp be out on the park.  Unfortunately someone had left the “motion activated sprinklers” on the 6th green off so the birds had caused a great deal of damage to that green.  While many players found trouble again and again a few managed excellent rounds.  On  top morning to be out for a walk, with or without clubs, the results were;

1st; Sherif Abdel-Sayed (34) – 40 pts

2nd; Chris Manktelow (40) – 39 pts

3rd; Lis Manktelow (32) – 38 pts

NTPs; 15th  – Davey Kenney, Eagle on the 14th – Mal Mottram

Once again the heat of the previous few days had seen the fairways dry out and harden up however, the greens and surrounds remained in top condition so, if a slightly longer than usual drive was followed up by an accurate approach shot the ball almost always stuck.  The NW wind pushed into the mid to high 20sKph but really did not bother most players. Scoring was generally excellent and the larger than usual field got around the course and back to the rooms in excellent time.  On a top day to be out on the course the results were;

1st & December Medalist; James Simpson – 101/36/65

2nd;  Rob Rea – 86/18/68

3rd; Mick Nicholls Snr – 95/26/68, C/B  Scott Williams (18)

NTPs; 1st – Scott Williams, 15th – Sherif Abdel-Sayed, 16th – Keith Hocking. Least Putts; Scott Williams – 26

Best 2nd shot 3rd – Mick Squire, Longest Drive 4th – Dylan Harris.

2024 December Medalist James Simpson.

With the expected temperature to get to or above 35C the early start at 8.30am was perfect.  The round began with a northerly wind pushing up to 50Kph and a temperature in the low 20sC.  Within a few hours it had risen to the high 20sC and the wind had began to gust between 40Kph and 50Kph making high approach shots, especially on the par three holes, more than a little perilous.   Despite the challenging conditions one player was able to score well under his handicap.  On a hot and windy morning the results were;

1st; Andrew Laing (20) – 41pts

2nd; Kevin Dunn (25) 36pts

3rd; Toby Clement (15) – 34pts C/B Andrew Clement (13)

NTPs; 1st & 15th – Andrew Clement, Best 2nd shot on the 3rd – Luke Lyons

The round began with a SW wind moving into the high 30Kph, this and with the extreme heat of the last few days drying much of the course saw players get excellent value for shots on some holes while on others the balls blew up and dropped short.  The greens were again very true and had consistent speed.  The Ambrose format saw all teams card scores well under Par; the final placings were very close.  On a sunny, windy afternoon the results were;

1st; Dylan Harris/Simon Donovan/Craig Sandy – 61.5

2nd; Luke Lyons/Davey Kenney/Neil Moroney – 62.17

3rd; Mitch Atlas/Mal Mottram/Steve Wilkins – 62.5

NTPs – 1st – Dylan Harris, 15th – Keith Hocking, 3rd – Luke Lyons, Longest Drive 4th – Zac Scales

Daily Competition results 

1st; Jenny Hartley – 95/25/70  C/B

2nd; David Jones – 90/20/70

3rd; Darlene Baker – 90/18/72

 December Medal; Jenny Hartley.

NTPs; 3rd – David Jones,  15th-  Chris Manktelow. Least putts; Jenny Hartley – 31

Play began on a still,  fine day,  the recent climbing temperatures and lack of rain saw the whole course firmer so some good scoring was expected.  However, the run on some fairways had  many player driving through the fairway and into the rough.  In some areas of the course this meant a more than challenging shot back towards the green.  The lack of wind and the warmer air saw some  excellent shots on the par 3s with a couple just missing on being a “Hole in One”.  On a top day to be out on the park the results were;

1st; Chris vanDerVliet – 99/32/67

2nd; Bob McLennan – 87/16/71

3rd; Simon Donovan – 82/10/72

NTPs; 1st – Mick Squire, 15th – Rob Rea, 16th – Sevi Wilkins, Best 2nd shot on the 3rd – Mick Squire.