Busy week see events large and small.
Members golfing events were conducted covering six days from the past week.
On the one 'spare' day a small band of '9 holers' competed in the Friday 'chicken run'.
In all 330 members participated during the week which indicates that although winter is with us, the golfing bug is hard to shake.

 

Course improvements continue.
Tree removal has continued to open up extended vistas of the ocean together with enhancing the links feel by eliminating solid vegetation barriers between fairways.
The club has also retained Michael Clayton Golf Design to complete a review of their 2001 master plan and to offer guidance toward future works.

 

Photos: Before and after photos of tree removal between 3^rd and 16^th fairways.

 

 

Before tree removal from 3rd green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After tree removal from 3rd green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before tree removal 16th hole

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After tree removal from 16th tee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winter is with us.
In recent weeks we have seen the completion of pennant finals, championships and annual tournaments; it is now time for the committed golfers to see through the winter weeks and brave whatever conditions are thrown at them.

Congratulations this week go to Di Grieves and Anne Eccles for their victory in the 'Doris Chambers Foursomes' on June 11.
Anne and Di, both members of our winning pennant team, will represent the club later in the year in this prestigious event.

Saturday's monthly medal was won by Warwick Taylor with an excellent nett 66 in B grade from Tony Eccles nett 68 in C grade.
The best return from A grade was a nett 70 from Peter Langley.

 

Charity winner arrive in style.
At a recent charity event to raise funds for the fight against bowel cancer held by Cabrini Heath, Malvern, Mr Anthony Day was successful in obtaining a package for himself and two guests to play golf at Port Fairy followed by lunch at Dunkeld.
To make such a package viable a special mode of transport was required.
A good deal of interest for passers-by and golfers alike was created as the chartered helicopter swung low over the fairways and neatly settled in the car park.

 

Photo: Arriving in style

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June Tournament
Golfers from twenty clubs made up an excellent field for Saturday's Stroke event.
Barry Tippett has enjoyed the challenges of the course since only recently becoming a member and his par round of 72 ensured a victory in the scratch event whilst steady, consistent golf from competitors in all grade resulted in sub 70 nett results.

Sunday saw deteriorating conditions however a good field of 68 enjoyed the challenges and social aspects generated by a Mixed Pinehurst event.
Ian Cairns visiting from the National Golf Club teamed with local Merle Rantall to take home the winners trophy.

Wet, wet, wet Monday; but still some hearty souls competed in the final event for the weekend. Congratulations to all who managed to complete the event and in particular to Warrnambool's Beryl Drake and Sue Rea, winners of the women's section and to Jay and Brad Everall who teamed with Graham King to record first and second place in the men's division.

 

Photo: Barry Tippett winner of Saturday's Stroke event

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo: Merle Rantall and Ian Cairns at presentation with President John Rahilly (centre)Sunday Event

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo: Sue Rea and Beryl Drake Winner s Monday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo: Graham King and Jay Everall at presentation with Captain Tony Ryan (centre)Monday event

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo: The large contingent from 'Rye Dunes Golf Club' enjoyed the weekend for the third time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Club Championship Finals
All grades and age divisions for both men's and women's club championships have now been completed.
Our congratulations go to all participants on the keenly fought golf witnessed over the past weeks.

Of particular note are the performances of our two 'Club Champions', Nick Hoggan who won through in the A Grade Men's final after such a narrow miss last year and Anne Dwyer who completed her third consecutive and fifth over all success in the women's event.

Other grades also witnessed outstanding results with 13 year old Nelson Williams winning B Grade, whilst the D Grade final was the platform for Mick Miller to produce the round of his life with an 82 (19) 63 to clench a come from behind victory.

 

Photo: Club Champion Nick Hoggan putts with runner-up Tony Allen and third placed Dylan O'Keefe looking on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo: 2009 Club Champion  Nick Hoggan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo: B Grade Champion 13 year old Nelson Williams

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo: Women's Champion Anne Dwyer (center), B Ggrade Sue Holcombe (left), C Grade Gen Baulch(right)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June Tournament
This weekend the club host its popular June Tournament.
Saturdays Stroke event is reaching capacity while spaces can still be filled by late entries for Sundays Mixed Pinehurst and Mondays 4BBB Stableford for men or women.
Once again a Sunday breakfast will be held prior to the 11.30am SGS of the mixed event so come along and enjoy a great day.
A reminder that Monday's event is also a SGS at 9am

 

 

 

 

Pennant Win
Congratulations to Port Fairy's division two women's pennant team who had a comprehensive victory over the previously undefeated Camperdown team in the WGWD final held at Cobden on Monday 25 May.
Their winning margin of 4/1 ended a very competitive year.
Team members included Anne Eccles, Di Grieves, Ruth Walter, Sue Holcombe and Pam Brebner and Joan Young.

 

Club Championships
Both men's and women's Club Championships enter their final phase this week.

Thursday 28 May sees the completion of the fourth and final round of the women's event with Anne Dwyer, Sue Holcombe and Gen Baulch taking substantial leads into the finals in their respective grades.

On Saturday the third round of the men's Championship will be conducted followed by an eight person final on Sunday.
Tony Allen and Nick Hoggan cannot be split in A grade with each returning two round scores of 159.
Similarly Clive Gavin and Hank Moritz share the lead in C grade on 184 whilst Anthony Dixon, B Grade , and Michael Hunt, D Grade control handy leads of 6 and 7 strokes respectively.

Members are encouraged to come along to the final rounds to support those participating.

 

'Donohue' Day
Thirty two players competed in the annual 'Donohue Day' held by the social club on Sunday 24 May.
This was the 24^th year of this event held in memory of Greg and Yvonne Donohue and the club thanks the Donohue, Dyson and Santuccione families for their continued support.
Husband and wife team of Anne and Andrew Dwyer were victorious. This was their second victory in this event as a couple.

Photo: Donohue Day. Anne and Andrew Dwyer presented with trophies by Rhonda Santuccione.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Men's Club Championships
The men's Club Championships began in wintery conditions on Saturday with scores reflecting the difficulties caused by the unforgiving wind on the exposed dunes.
The 2008 runner up, Nick Hoggan, has set the early pace with 77 off the stick followed by Barry Tippet 78.
In B grade Anthony Dixon 82 leads from Nelson Williams 87 whilst in C and D grades Mal Mc Eachern 85 and Barry Mc Cosh 101 are round one leaders.

The Women's Championship completed its second round on Thursday May 14 in atrocious conditions.
Anne Dwyer once again exhibited steady scoring ability in all weathers to record an 83 followed by playing partner Di Robinson 85.

 

Pennant
The CDGA pennant season was completed last Sunday at Camperdown where Port Fairy's Division 5 (Blue) team could not find the extra match point going down 3 and 2 to Warrnambool.
Our attention and best wishes are now directed to the Women's Division 2 team who will take on Camperdown on Monday May 25 in the WGWD final at Cobden.

 

Photo: Port Fairy's Division 2 Pennant team to compete against Camperdown in the Final.
Anne Eccles, Di Grieves, Ruth Walter, Sue Holcombe and Pam Brebner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events
Members attention is directed to two major up coming events.
This Sunday, May 24,the the Social Club will conduct the annual 'Donohue Day' which has a Mixed Pinehurst format whilst entries are now open for the three day Open Tournament held on the Queens Birthday weekend.
Members are encouraged to support these events and are asked to complete an entry form as soon as possible for the tournament.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stroke Competition provides ideal warm up for Club Championships
The additional stroke competition held on Saturday 9 May provided an ideal warm up for the up coming club championships.
Very respectable scores were returned in all grades with President John Rahilly carding a one over par 73 for a nett 66.
Other members competing in A grade will be pleased to know that John will not be competing in the championships but instead will be exploring the courses of China over the next two weeks.
In B grade Rory Quigley carded 79 for a nett 65.

 

Club Championships
The men's Club Championships will be decided over four rounds beginning Saturday May 16.
They are conducted across four grades and include sections for juniors, 55 to 65 years and plus 65 years.
The draw for tee times is available by phoning the Pro Shop on 5568 2866.
The final 8 competitors in each grade will compete in the final round on Sunday May 31.
Members are encouraged to show their support for the finalists on the day by forming a gallery.

 

May Race Carnival visitors.
The course was once again abuzz  with talk of the duel topics of golf and horse racing last week with many visitors to the May Race Carnival fitting in a number of rounds of golf.
It is hoped that the economical benefits for all the district businesses brought to us by the racing carnival can be maintained in the future.

 

 

 

 

 

Port Fairy IGA Captain's Cup
A keenly contested Monthly Medal saw excellent scores returned in all grades with nett 65's recorded by Tony Allen, A grade, and Peter Williams, B grade, whilst a nett 67 was needed by Warwick Taylor to secure C grade.
The results have lifted Tony Allen to second place on the aggregate table one stroke behind last months winner Braithe King.

 

PHOTO: Tony Allen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Round Women's Club Championship
April Medal Day coincided with the first round of club championships for women.
Denise Harman secured the medal and first round points for the championship with 86 (18) 68. 
In other grades Dot Grimshaw and Gen Baulch set the pace for B and C grades whilst Anne Dwyer posted the best scratch score of the day with 80 off the stick. 

PHOTO: Denise Harman April Medal winner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Club Championships
A final reminder that entries close tomorrow Friday 8^th for all grades and age groups of the Club Championship which will be played over four rounds beginning Saturday May 16.
A draw will be conducted, for playing groups and tee times, which will be available through the Pro shop from Saturday May 9. 

Completion of CDGA Pennant.
The final round of CDGA Pennant was held Sunday May 3.
Throughout the divisions fourth place seemed far too popular for our Port Fairy teams with only Division Five's Port Fairy Blue finishing higher in second place.
Our best wishes go to this team who will be our only representatives contesting the finals at Camperdown on May 17.

 

 

 

Wild Weather Cancels Pennant Matches at Port Fairy on Sunday
The gale force winds and driving rain on Sunday proved too much for the Pennant players and all matches were cancelled at Port Fairy due to unplayable conditions.
Veterans are still scratching their heads trying to remember the last time men's Pennant matches were cancelled.
Fortunately conditions improved considerably for the women's Pennant round on Monday and Division 1 side, Port Fairy Seals, defeated Cobden 3 and 2 at Port Fairy whilst Divisions 2 and 3 were also successful. 

Saturday 4BBB Stableford event
The 4BBB Stableford event on Saturday was a two act play.
The early morning players experienced fine weather and all completed their rounds.
Those starting after 10am felt the full force of the wind and rain at some stage and most failed to complete their rounds.
The best scores were naturally recorded in the morning and three pairs scored 45 stableford points with Marcus Wilkinson and Nick Thompson winning on count back.

 

Wednesday Pro Comp
Club professional Paul Smith and his offsider, Dylan O'Keefe were the best of the 76 players in the Pro comp on Wednesday.
Dylan's fine 43 pts was the top score, just one better than Paul's 42 pts.

 

Women's Stableford
Merle Rantall, Ruth Walter and Helen Dwyer were the grade winners in the women's stableford event on Thursday.
This was the final tune up for the women before the 1^st round of their Club Championship event that starts on Thursday, 30 April.

 

Men's Club Championship
Entry forms for the men's Club Championship commencing on 16 May are still available in the Club rooms and intending participants should get their name down as soon as possible.

 

Impressive scoring.
Throughout the past week some very impressive scores have been returned.
Wednesday's 'Pro Comp' saw ten players return plus 40 stableford point scores with Evan McLaren taking first place with 45.
Saturdays event followed suit with all grade winners returning 43 points with Paul Hay taking top honour with 43.

 

PHOTO:         Evan McLaren and Paul Hay relive their excellent 45 pt  and 44pt wins.

 

Full fields and high visitor numbers
The links could not have been busier over the extended Easter break.
Full fields were experienced in club competitions whilst visitor numbers were exceptional with tee times stretching to late in the day.
With weather conditions to show off our top rating course, all involved received a quality golfing experience.
A fine turnout of over 40 players attended the first Easter Monday Social Club event with the luck of the draw for partners deciding the final placing in the aggregate stableford competition.

 

 

 

 

Large field for 20^th year of Belfast Classic
Saturday's field consisted of competitors in the clubs monthly IGA Captains Cup and Monthly Medal together with those taking part in the annual 'Belfast Classic'.
The Classic was celebrating 20 years of competition with both original organizer Greg Kelly and present day coordinator Ashley King featuring in the results.
The Belfast Classic raised another $1500 for the Alec Calvert Junior Golf Fund and the group (over 40 players) was thanked by Club President John Rahilly who represented the Club at a later function.

April's monthly medal recipient was Braithe King with an excellent nett 66.

 

PHOTO:         Belfast Classic winners:  Greg Kelly, Pat Gleeson, Ashley King.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Successful L'Oreal Day.
Thursday's running of the popular L'Oreal Day saw 51 players take to the course.
After keen competition both grades were resolved on count back with 38 points being returned by a number of players.
Annette Learmonth (A Grade) and Sue Holcombe (B Grade) took out the major prizes.

 

PHOTO:     Annette Learmonth congratulated by Gail Smits representing L'Oreal from McLeans Pharmacy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHOTO: Sue Holcombe congratulated by Gail Smits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calm autumnal conditions result in excellent scoring.
Conditions throughout the week provided the platform for some excellent golf.
High scores were recorded in Saturdays 4 Ball event with a pairing of G Moore and C. Barnett victorious with +14 from early leaders M. Holmes and T. Wettenhall +12. 

 

PHOTO:         Runners Up in Saturdays 4 Ball Max Holmes and Tiger Wettenhall enjoy a well earned refreshment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHOTO:  The 4 Ball offers some members the chance for an annual grudge match.
Here James Smith and Brian Solomon check their cards however the logo on their caps tells the tale.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second year golfer wins monthly medal
As golf is a sport played against handicaps it allows all to participate immediately on taking up the sport.
No better example than that seen last Thursday with Judy Stephens progressing from the New Golfers ranks last year to win the Monthly Medal for March with a nett 69.

                       

Corporate Cup twilight competition concludes
The 2008/09 Corporate Cup final was contested last Saturday with the team representing the 'Port Fairy Sports and Toys' wining through over second placed 'Dennington Shop'.
The twilight format adopted this year has proved popular and will form a solid platform for future events of this type.

 

 

PHOTO: Glenn Wilkinson from 'Port Fairy Sports and Toys' accepts the Corporate Twilight Shield from event organizer Evan McLaren.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

W.G.W.D. EASTERN DIVISION WOMEN'S PENNANT  DATES  2009

 MONDAY 30 MARCH
Division 1 at Cobden:
Port Fairy Sharks v Peterborough at 9.30am
Port Fairy Seals v Terang at 10.30am
Division 2 at Timboon
Port Fairy v Camperdown at10am

 MONDAY 6 APRIL
Division 1 at Terang:
Port Fairy Seals v Port Fairy Sharks at10am
Division 2 at Warrnambool
Port Fairy v Timboon at 10.30am
Division 3 at Port Fairy
Port Fairy v Warrnambool Red at 10am

MONDAY 20 APRIL
Division 1 at Warrnambool
Port Fairy Seals v Warrnambool Blue at 9.30am
Port Fairy Sharks v Terang at 10.30am
Division 2
Port Fairy  (bye)
Division 3
Port Fairy v Warrnambool Green at10.30am

MONDAY 27 APRIL
Division 1 at Port Fairy (Sharks)
Port Fairy Seals v Cobden at 9.30am
Port Fairy Sharks (bye)
Division 2 at Terang
Port Fairy v East Framlingham at 10.30am
Division 3 at Warrnambool
Port Fairy v Lismore at 10.30am

MONDAY 4 MAY
Division 1 at Peterborough
Port Fairy Seals v Warrnambool Yellow at 10am
Port Fairy Sharks v Warrnambool Blue at 10.30am
Division 2 at East Framlingham
Port Fairy v Cobden at 10am
Division 3 at Lismore
Port Fairy v Warrnambool Red at10.30am

MONDAY 11 MAY
Division 1 at Warrnambool (Blue)
Port Fairy Sharks v Cobden at 10am
Port Fairy Seals v Peterborough at 10.30am
Division 2 at Camperdown
Port Fairy v Warrnambool at 10.30am
Division 3 at Port Fairy
Port Fairy v Warrnambool Green at 10am

 MONDAY 18 MAY
Division 1 at Port Fairy (Seals)
Port Fairy Sharks v Warrnambool Yellow at 9.30am
Division 2 at Cobden
Port Fairy v Terang at 10.30am
Division 3 at Warrnambool
Port Fairy v Lismore at 10.30am

 Monday 25 May:      FINALS

Monday 1 June:    Emergency date

 

For further information contact Diana Robinson, Women's Pennant Captain Phone 5567 1078

 

 

Photo:
Diana Robinson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another successful 'Police and Community Day'
A record 31 teams competed in the Police and Community Charity Day held Monday with the winning team of D. Young, M. Larkin, C. Foster and P. Easton returning a Nett 53 6/8 for the four person ambrose event.
Proceeds from entry fees, raffles and an auction of items such as signed jockey silks raised in excess of $12,000 which will help Moyne Health Services with the purchase of medical imaging equipment. This is an outstanding effort and congratulations must go to the band of hard working police officers based in our area. 

 

PHOTO:         Winner of the Police and Community Ambrose

                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHOTO: Matty Stuart conducts the charity auction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jean Whitehead Bowl
Women golfers representing some ten clubs from across the region competed for the 'Jean Whitehead Bowl' on Tuesday 17^th.
After keenly contested golf a Port Fairy team of Edna Halliwell, Pat Mugavin and Marlene Hoy were victorious with a combined nett score of 215.
Individual honours went to Marion Venn from Terang, E. O'Neill and L. Mill from Anglesea.

 PHOTO -  Port Fairy Winners:
Marlene Hoy, Edna Halliwell and Pat Mugavin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHOTO: Jean Whitehead Bowl A grade individual winner Marion Venn, Trophy presented by President Anne Eccles

                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Life Member passes on.
Members of the club were saddened by the recent passing of Jeff Mercovich.
Life membership was awarded to Jeff in 2000 after he had served as club treasurer for over 17 years. Jeff's banking knowledge and money management skills set the standard for the clubs success which was to follow.
His time as treasurer coincided with the development of the course and clubhouse to their present form and saw an increase in club income of more than 600%.
Stories abound of his firm decision making style and it is true to say that the clubs solid financial position of today is Jeff's legacy.

 

PHOTO: Jeff Mercovich

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scoring difficult in a return to wintery conditions.
A return to cooler and wetter conditions resulted in restricted scores in Saturday's (14 March) Par event which saw house chairman Glen (Wizza) Mahony return to the winners list. 

Men's Pennant season begins.
Divisions 5 and 6 of the Corangamite District Golf Association season began with Port Fairy Blue and Green successful in division 5 and 6 respectively.
Teams for Divisions 1 and 3 will join in the pennant season on Sunday March 29.

The women's pennant season begins on Monday 30 March.

 

Social Golfing
Port Fairy continues to be a popular golfing destination for social golfing groups from across the state. The latest of these was the TKL competitors who spent 4 days at Port Fairy recently competing for their annual trophy.

PHOTO: TKL social golfing preparing to tee off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Golfers
New golfers continue to enjoy the challenge of the game every second Tuesday morning.
Wendy Carter was the winner in the most recent event with 14 pts from runner up Dana Gray 10pts.
The next event will be on Tuesday 31 March with hit off between 9am and 9.30am.
New golfers are reminded that there will be a FREE Coaching session on Tuesday 7 April with Pro Paul Smith at 9am.

 

New Practice facilities
Work is now complete on new practise nets.
The structure built  by our hard working ground staff is a great improvement on the old facility and will be welcomed by the seasoned golfer and beginners alike. 

 

PHOTO: Final touchers to new practice nets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IGA Captains Cup and Monthly Medal.
The inaugural IGA Captains Cup event was held in conjunction with this months Monthly Medal with a good field of 140 players taking to the course.
The winner of the event was Eddie Hoy with an impressive nett 63.
Eddie will compete later in the season against the other Monthly Medal winners to attempt to claim the Captains Cup.

Congratulation also go to the three grade winners of the Match Play Championship in Troy Richardson, Bob Crispe and Arron Finnigan after the completion of the finals.

 

Hole In One
The 'Aces' keep coming with another hole in won recorded last Saturday by visiting golfer Nathan Henry from Horsham on the 8^th hole.

 

Photo:  Nathan Henry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Women's Golf Opening
A good attendance for the opening of the Women's golfing season on Thursday 26 th February, with all involved enjoying a 9 hole competition followed by socializing and catching up on developments over the summer recess.
A more competitive atmosphere was apparent the following Thursday (March 5) with the first round of the Silver Spoon event being decided in the favour of Marlene Hoy with an excellent nett 69.

 

Photo: Anne Dwyer tees off on Women's Opening Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior Golf
The 'Stuart Appleby Junior Golf' Regional series event, held on Sunday 22 February, was attended by 27 competitors from local clubs including Warrnambool, Terang, Mortlake, Portland and other visiting clubs including Heritage, Riverdale and 13^th Beach.
Port Fairy was well represented on the winners podium with Xavier McCartney returning the Best Gross score to be the overall winner, Michael Andersen B division runner up and Daniel Daly winning the 9 hole event.

 

Photo: Stuart Appleby Junior Golf competitors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Local knowledge returns a win in VGA Fourball
Ideal conditions greeted competitors from thirty clubs from across the state for the regional qualifying of the RACV State Fourball Championship held at Port Fairy on Sunday 22 February.
After a keenly contested morning of golf local knowledge shone through with both the women's and men's qualifiers in Kate Stuchbery and Margaret Sinnott and Eddy Hoy and Alex Rochfort coming from Port Fairy.
They will now represent the club in the finals at Rosebud Country Club and The National Golf Club in late March.

 

Photo: Winners of the RACV qualifier Kate Stuchbury and Margaret Sinnott presented with trophies by VGA President John Hopday.

 

Match Play Championship
The Match Play Championship move to the finals this week and we wish all finalists the best of golf in the final round.

 

Women's Opening Day
The women's golf season begins on Thursday 26 February at 9am  with a Three Ball Best Ball event.

 

 

 

Good fields and keen competition in Wednesday Pro Comp.
Fields continue to be strong for the mid week Pro Competition.
Those present on Wednesday the 11 February experienced the joy delivered to a seasoned golfer by a hole in one.
Gerard Lynch was rewarded for the 'perfect' shot on the par three, 8^th hole with a hole in one.
Gerard's only regret was that a number of his regular playing partners where absent, however we are sure they will have it explained a number of time this week.

 

 

Photo: Gerard Lynch
-  Hole in One

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 up needed to win Saturday Par event
Saturday's kinder conditions saw a number of good solid scores returned in the Par event with +7 required to win the A Grade men, Daryl Squires, and the Women's event, Mandy King.
Saturday also saw the second round of the match play championships which now moves into the semi final stage. 

Photo: Mandy King winner of the women's par event with +7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bush Fire Relief
Golfers are advised that Saturday 21 February has been set aside for Bush Fire Relief.
A $10 competition fee will be charged with all proceeds going to the Victorian Bush Fire Appeal.
Member will be aware that Horsham Golf Club lost their club house to the fires.
It is intended that support will be offered directly to Horsham at a later date.

 

 

 

Qualifying Round for Match Play Championships held in extreme conditions.
Hot northerlies greeted the early competitors in Saturday's stroke competition which doubled as the 'Monthly Medal' and 1^st qualifying round of the clubs 'Match Play Championship'.

Although later competitors were thankful for the drop in temperature the gale force winds continued to play havoc with the scores.
Remarkable the 'off the stick' scores spread from leading qualifier in A Grade's Tony Allen with 73 to  C grade competitors qualifying with 100 plus results.
Qualifiers are asked to contact the Pro Shop to confirm Tee Times for next week.

PHOTO: Tony Allen was the leading qualifier in A Grade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Social Club Tri-Shield
The Tri-Shield Event between Portland/Heywood/Port Fairy social clubs was played on a sunny Sunday 8^th with conditions markedly different from the previous day.
68 players took part in the Stableford event with Port Fairy running out the winners of the Shield with 31 point average with Portland 2nd, on 30 points and Heywood with 29.

 

Annual Subscriptions.
Members are reminded that annual membership fees are now overdue and are asked to rectify any outstanding accounts to ensure playing privileges are not restricted.

 

2009 - 2010 Programme
Programme books are now available for collection at the Pro Shop or clubrooms.
You can also view or download the Programme on this website from the 'Events' link.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hot scores continue in hot weather.

The searing heat experience during last week was matched by redhot scores returned on Wednesday by Jack Redford (46pts) and Hank Moritz whose 44 points could only secure second place. In all seven players returned scores in excess of 40 points.

Players maintained the series of high point scores on Saturdays in outstanding conditions with Derek Southey claiming A Grade.

This Saturday will see the qualifying round of the Club Match Play Championship.

 

 

PHOTO: Club Grounds Committee Chairman, Mr Tony Eccles 'playing it where it lies' - could this be the next tree to be removed?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Subscriptions.
Members are reminded that annual membership fees are now overdue and are asked to rectify any outstanding accounts to ensure playing privileges are not restricted.

 

2009 Programme Books
The 2009-2010 Programme books will be available from the Pro Shop and  the Clubhouse from Friday 6 February.
The programme is available for download on this website from the 'Events' link.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Williams 13/5/1933 - 22/1/2009
John Williams who for the past two years wrote the Chip Shots column for the Moyne Gazette on behalf of the club, sadly passed away on 22 January.

His reports kept us all informed on the results and events at the Golf Club

John came late to golf and was an enthusiastic hacker.
He was a willing participant in working bees and social events, was on the social committee and recently organised the Golf Club's entry in the New Year's Eve parade.

Port Fairy Golf Club president John Rahilly said that he and the committee wished to express their sincere appreciation of John's valued service to the club and offer their sympathy to Rae and her family.

 

 

PHOTO: John Williams

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Annual Moyneyana Tournament success.
Despite gale force winds which made it a very tough day for links golf the second annual Moyneyana tournament held on Saturday 24 January was deemed a great success.

Of the 135 players who entered the tournament almost half played the 27 holes including visitors from over 20 clubs.

In making the presentations on Saturday evening President John Rahilly thanked the volunteers, vice captain Pat Grant and the match committee for their efforts in ensuring the smooth running of the tournament.

John also thanked sponsors Cobbs Bakery and Leahy's Retravision for their continued support.

 

PHOTO: Moyneyana event winners, Graham King, Beryl Duncan and Bill Leddin with club president John Rahilly and vice captain, Pat Grant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2009 - 2010 Programme
Whilst the 2009 - 2010 Programme books will not be available until early in February the programme is available for download on this website under the "Events" link.

 

 

 

 

Equipment upgrade.
The club this week took delivery of two 'Toro Workman' two person utility vehicles for general course maintenance.
These vehicles are of a size which enables them to access most areas of the course and carry a generous load in a tipping tray and tow other machines.
Our course superintendent, John McIlroy said that the capacity to carry two people is seen as an advantage, particularly for work safety.

Working Bee Friday 23 January
The course is showing some untidiness after a busy month and a working bee will be held this Friday, 23 January at 9am.
Please assist for an hour or two to clean up prior to our being on show during the Moyneyana tournament on Saturday.

 

Photo: John McIlroy with one of the new Toro's.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moyneyana Tournament
As an integral part of the Moyneyana festival the Moyneyana Tournament will be held on Saturday 24 January.
The day comprises of a 27 hole competition in three grades, A, B, and C with both stroke and handicap divisions.
The tournament is open to both men and women and includes a barbecue lunch and great prizes.
Entry cost is $20 and closes on Monday 19 January.

 

Photo: Sally Clark wins Wednesday Pro comp.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good golf weather has brought out a large attendance to the course.
Both members and visitors have taken up all available spots at the most popular times making it advisable to book ahead for your game. 
Phone the Pro Shop on 5568 2866 to avoid disappointment.

The Wednesday Pro competitions for (OOM) Order of Merit and (SA) Stroke Averages commenced on the 7 January and any club member, man or woman, intending to participate needs to register with the Pro Shop where a copy of the rules is available.

 

 Photo: Dylan O'Keefe, A grade runner-up on Saturday. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hole in one on the 15^th green.
At last a golfer has managed to score on the newly created 15^th.
The bonus that has waited so long to be collected was earned by Brendan Rix on Saturday 20 December. 
Congratulations to Brendan - a very useful prize well earned.

Anthony Warburton qualifies as Professional
Anthony Warburton has now qualified as a professional and will be assisting Paul Smith with the running of the Port Fairy Pro shop. Anthony is a dedicated golfer and of great assistance to the junior members of the club.
He will always make time to assist club members and clients. Anthony is married  to Rachel and recently announced the impending birth of their first child.

 

PHOTO: Brendan Rix scores first hole in one on new 15th hole

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stuart Appleby teams event for juniors, Kingston Heath 16 December.
As reported by Pat Grant.
On an overcast Tuesday with a Sou-westerly breeze blowing off the bay, two Port Fairy teams fronted up for the ultimate golfing challenge.
The course was in immaculate condition with fairways the best I have seen in Melbourne, the greens were fast and true with a number of pins cut devilishly close to the front edge.
The competition was a modified par format (Joanna Flaherty had a +3 for a birdie on the 18^th).
Both teams performed creditably but finished well back from the leaders.
The Yarra Yarra team won the day with +17. Team 2 finished on +5 with James Grant +3 and nearest the pin on the 10^th.
Marcus Wilkinson +3, Dean Cady-Ellis -1 and Xavier McCartney -5.
Team 1 finished with +5. Joanna Flaherty having a great round with +5, Michael Anderson -1, Nelson Williams -3 and Matt Daly-6.
A wonderful day was capped off with a speech and presentation of prizes by Stuart Appleby as well as making himself available for photographs and autographs for the juniors.

Photo: Joanna Flaherty with Stuart Appleby.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Port Fairy Team Wins Astrid Holm Cup again.
The welcome rain had the effect on disrupting competition during the past week but not the Astrid Holm Cup played at Camperdown on 12 December.
The winning Port Fairy team with a score of 54 points comprised  Annette Learmonth, Anne Eccles, Merle Rantall and Di Greaves, all thrilled to win the cup as it is the second year in succession that a Port Fairy team has won.

Twilight Cup
The "Twilight  Corporate Cup" has also suffered with the weather with the second round being played last Friday evening.
94mm of rain has now fallen on the two rounds of the event played. This has not detracted from the game of junior Michael Anderson or senior Geoff McClaren both with best nett scores.
The next round will be played on Friday 16 January.


Christmas Cake winner
Please note that the winner of the Christmas cake made for the club by Vi Fenwick was won by Leon Cook.

 

Photo: Michael Anderson. Juniors best nett score. Corporate cup.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turkey Day, Sunday 7 December
Turkey Day was held last Sunday with the combination of Allen Shiels and Marlene Hoy proving victorious in the 2 person Ambrose.
A great social day was enjoyed by all who attended and concluded with tea at the clubhouse.

Farewell Bob Dwyer
President John Rahilly took the opportunity of the Turkey Day to farewell Bob Dwyer who is retiring after tending the course for the past 18 years and being heavily involved in the improvements that make this club the excellent venue that it is today.
We all wish Bob an enjoyable retirement.

Photo: Allen Shiels and Marlene Hoy with
prize turkeys.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo:  President John Rahilly farewelling Bob Dwyer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Turkey Day" Sunday 7 December
This Sunday 7 December is the Social Club Annual "Turkey Day" sponsored by the Port Fairy Post Office.
The day begins at 10am with brunch.
A Two Person mixed Ambrose will follow with registration at 11.30am for 12 noon shotgun start.
Tea will be provided by the Social Club but bring a salad please.


Volunteers needed
There is a request from the committee for volunteers to assist with working bees from time to time.
Any able bodied member prepared to help please add your name to the list in the clubhouse or contact George Sheen.

 

 

 

 

 

Despite some very ordinary weather, a good number of hardy golfers have braved the links last week including both the seniors and the veterans in keenly contested competitions.
Visitors have also been in evidence getting some rounds in before the busy season commences.

Members are reminded that the Social Club Annual "Turkey Day" takes place on Sunday 7 December starting at 10am with brunch.
A two person mixed Ambrose will follow with registration at 11.30 for 12 noon shotgun start.
Tea will be provided by the Social Club but bring a salad please.