White Tee Comps
Following some feedback from Members concerning competitions from the White tees, it is important to clarify that the white tee competitions are for men only. The women will continue to play from the red tees as usual in all comps.

The purpose of the men's white tee competitions is to gather sufficient data over a period of time to check and recalibrate the men's white tee rating to ensure consistency with the blue tees allowing multiple tee options. Historically there have been few comps played from the men's white tees that are registered with Golflink. Therefore, no recent or reliable data is available. It is important that we have the ratings tested against current competition data especially now that the Bunker Master Plan is complete.

Given the very hot weather this week and no substantial additional rain, preferred lies will remain until the beginning of February.

The Bunker Master plan has been completed with the fairway bunker on the 12^th being finished and in-play. The practice green bunker should be operational by the end of the week.

Please be aware, Members have recently spotted a brown snake on the course, last seen near the 13th and 17th tee.

Results

Saturday 13th January saw round 2 of the Stroke Play Cup.
CLICK HERE to view the top 12 qualifiers in each grade.
CLICK HERE to view the Women's leaderboard after 2 rounds.
CLICK HERE to view the Captain's Cup (Nett) results after 6 rounds.

Wednesday 10 January - 2 Ball Multiplier & Single Stableford with a field of 225 players.
The A Grade winner and score of the day went to Peter Duclos with 41 points. Runner-up was Andre Prinsloo with 40 on the countback with Steve Twigg third with 40.  The B Grade winner was Trevor Clayton with 40 points and runner-up was Derrick Jones with 39 on the countback. Third was Josh Dowse with 18. The C Grade winner was David Costello OAM with 38 on the countback with Gary Bellamy runner-up with 31. Third was Phil O'Regan with 38 on the countback.
Scratch was won by Doug Campbell with 1 under par.
Nearest the pin on the 2^nd Peter Duclos (Hole in one). The 13^th Paul Piraner 77cm.

Saturday 13 January - January Medal with a field of 192 players.
The A Grade winner was Lewie Meakins with a nett 65 with Frank Skiffington runner-up with nett 66 on the countback. Third place went to Micheal Hogett. The B Grade winner and score of the day went to Daniel Muncke with nett 65 on the countback. The runner-up was Jack Ryan with nett 67 with Grant Easterby in third place with net 68 on the countback. The C Grade winner was Mark Richards with nett 70 on the countback with Tristan Loud runner-up. Third place was John Edwards with nett 71 on the countback.
The Women's Medal was won by Vanessa Murphy with a score of nett 70.
The scratch score went to Tristan King with 74 on the countback.
Inside the circle on the 8^th, Phil Marnoch (4 Balls).
Nearest the pin on the 2^nd Paul March (42cm). The 13^th Andre Prinsloo (79cm).

Wednesday 17 January - Best 3 of 4 & Single Stableford with a field of 224 players.
The A grade winner and score of the day went to Don Brown with 41 points on the countback.  Runner-up was John Briggs with 41 and third was Ian Brown with 40. The B Grade winner was David Ronald with 40 points. Lindsay Bates was runner-up with 38 on the countback from Jerker Fagerstrom. The C Grade winner was Robert Powell with 39 points. Runner-up was Gary Pethybridge with 37 on the countback from Will Hocking.
The scratch score was won by Ian Brown with a par round 71.
Nearest the pin on the 2^nd John Briggs (hole in one). The 13^th Tony Holley (186cm).
The 4BB was won by Gary Pethybridge, Steven Hill, Brian Ferguson & Ben Knight with 108.

Saturday 20 January - 4 Ball Team Stableford & Single Stableford and a field of 215 players.
The A Grade winner was Andy O'Brien with 39 points on the countback, David Mason was runner-up with 39. Third place went to Gordon Philp with 38 on the countback. The B Grade winner and score of the day went to Richard Gors with 42 points. Runner-up was Ashley Kerr with 39 and Char Loh third with 37 on the countback. The C Grade winner was Tristan Loud with 39 points. Chris Payne was runner-up with 37 on the countback from Davis Moss.
The 4BBB was won by David Ford, Mark Frith, Anthony Dignan and Paul March with 88.
The winner of the Women's comp was Vanessa Murphy with 39 points.
The scratch score was won by Jimmy Little with 4 over.
Nearest the pin on the 2nd Trevor Waters (143cm). The 13th Bradley Verrills (104cm).

Rob Cordaiy | Captain

Weekend Opening Day - 28 January 2024

The Weekend Opening Day will be held on Sunday 28 January 2024.  It is good to see we have several entries again this year.  The draw has been done so you should all have your tee times and groups.  Please let me know if you are unable to play so we can adjust the draw.  Light refreshments will be served after the game in the Reef Room.  Along with the daily prize presentations, we will present the following:

• 2023 Medal Winners Cup
• 2023 Weekend Gold Medal
• 2023 Weekend Aggregate Stableford 

Weekday Opening Day - Thursday 1 February 2024

The draw for Weekday Opening day will be done this week.  The event is a shotgun start and you will receive an email informing you of your tee.  

Thursday 1 February is the day that Long Reef Golf Club take over the Golf shop.  To assist the staff, please only have one member of your team pay the competition fee for your team.  The other members of the team will have their names marked off at the table at the entrance to the Golf shop.  Please also book carts prior to the day, so the Golf shop know how many carts to have ready.  If you are paying for a cart, please can this person only go to the Golf shop to pay for the team and collect the instructions on how to play 4 Ball Dropout Ambrose.  Please pay by card rather than cash. 

There are still a lot of women to pay for lunch on Opening Day- $35.00.  Payment needs to be made before the day, so catering staff know numbers.  You will not be able to pay on the day.  If you have any dietary requirements, please notify Michelle Milsted. 

GNSW Fees - $15.00 Total (Weekday) $10.00 Total (Weekend)

Only 7 Day Members are eligible to play in the Weekend GNSW events, while 5, 6 and 7 day Members are eligible to play in the Weekday GNSW events.  While 7-day members are eligible to play in both you must choose either Weekend or Weekday.   

Change to Divisions and Equal Prize Money

From the 1^st February 2024, the women's divisions on a Tuesday and a Thursday will change. 

For all stroke rounds, major events, medal rounds, matchplay and non-handicap events the following handicaps will be used unless otherwise advised by the Women's Committee. 

For all Stableford and Par rounds the following divisions will be used. 

Division 4 players with a handicap of GA 38.3 or above play off all the Gold Tees. 

With the change in Divisions to make the divisions more equal we will introduce equal prize money for the Women's competitions on a Tuesday and Thursday.  The numbers for Tuesday and Thursday's competition will be monitored. 

Results

On Thursday 11 January 2024, Division 1 was won by Ali Gattas (16) with 39 points from Wendy Millson (18) and Jenni Brown (12) both on 38 points on a c/b.  Division 2 was won by Robyn Lyon (27) on 39 points on a c/b from Clare John (26) and Sue Dewell (34) also on 39 points, Division 3 was won by Petrina Rousel (41) on 36 points from May Yeng (42 on 32 points on a c/b.  The Gold Tee competition was won by Netty Newman (44) on 34 points from Val Hindmarsh (45) on 33 points.  The 9-hole competition was won by Arlene Veith (45) on 16 points from Julie Preston (27) on 15 points. 

On Saturday 13 January 2024, the first weekend medal round was played.  Vanessa Murphy (15) won the medal with 70 nett. 

On Sunday 14 January 2024 Jen Jansson had 41 points an excellent score of a 12 handicap. 

On Tuesday 16 January 2024, Cath Piper (22) won Division 1 with 37 points from Jen Jansson (11) on 36 points on a c/b from Sally Hill (16).  Division 2 was won by Debra Trim (27) with 36 points from Jan Daniels (29) on 34 points on a c/b.  division 3 was won by Sharyn Hillman (40) on 35 points from Robyn Carson (42) on 33 points.  Division 4 was won by Grace Ping (45) on 38 points from Jo Bellemore (42) on 32 points. The 9-hole competition was won by Lyn Harper (35) with 18 points from Kerry McCallum (39) on 17 points.  

On Thursday 18 January 2024, Division 1 was won by Vanessa Murphy (14) with 38 Points from Jen Jansson (11) on 35 points on a c/b from Ali Gattas (16).  Division 2 was won by Maria Russell (29) with 34 points on a c/b from Helen Ayres (31) and Liz Morton (31) with 33 points.  Division 3 was won by Petrina Rousel (40) with 38 points from Libby Cleary (42) on 35 points from Toni Wilson (38) on 33 Points.  Division 4 was won by Sandra Haberlin (29) with 38 points from Kerri-Ann Perks (40) on 36 points.  The 9-hole competition was won by Ann Henderson (38) with 15 points from Fay Sinnott (14) on 34 points.  

Upcoming Fixtures

• Thursday 8 February 2024 - first GNSW medal round
• Saturday 3 February 2024 - first GNSW medal round

Barrenjoey Week will be held at Long Reef on Tuesday 13 and Thursday 15 February 2024 - 8.00am shotgun starts.  There will be no competition for women on the Tuesday and Thursday when Barrenjoey week is being played. 

Sue Kruze | Women's Captain

This is one of the largest amateur women's golfing tournaments in the Southern Hemisphere. All women with a current Australian or Overseas Golf Handicap can participate.

Barrenjoey Week of Golf (BWOG) opens on Monday 12th February 2024 with the 18 hole Individual Competition (Stroke for Divisions 1 & 2 and Stableford for Division 3). This is followed on Tuesday 13th with the Foursomes Competition. The tournament closes on Thursday 15th February with a 4-Person Team Event (18 hole Better Ball with 2 scores to count). In addition to the golfing experience, the BWOG Committee organises a major raffle with prizes being donated by golf clubs and businesses in local and regional areas. The funds raised through the raffle are donated to Women & Children First.

Click the button below for more information and how to enter, entries close on Sunday 28 January 2024

Any further questions please contact LRGC Members: Clare John, Sonya Cordaiy or Maria Russell.

GOLFING MEMBER SPECIAL!

On Friday 5^th April we will be holding a Charity Golf Day for Gotcha4Life. This was the charity voted for by our Members. For those that are not familiar with Gotch4Life its mission is to inspire and enable people to take action to build their mental fitness. Its vision is a suicide-free world, where no one worries alone.

The day will be an 8am shotgun start, $150 a head with the field limited to 120 players. There will be a lunch with guest speakers, auctions and raffles afterwards.

If anyone is interested in sponsoring a hole, donating a prize or auction item please contact me at servicewithservice@yahoo.com.au or my mobile 0418118410.

In the next newsletter we will advise on details for entering.  

Stephen Twigg | Welfare Coordinator

On the 17^th February the Club celebrates one of its birthdays! In 1923, with the 9-hole course established, and the brand new owner-built 'Golf House' complete, the date was chosen for the official opening of both the House and Course. At the time the postal address was Anzac Avenue, but this was a very new street name. It has been forgotten that the naming and re-naming of the local streets had a great deal to do with memories of the Great War. Some of the club's first members had only returned to Australia two years before one of the other club birthdays, the 14 May 1921.

Florence seems the odd one out, but as an educated guess it was probably named after Florence Twight, who with her husband Stan owned the first commercial property in Collaroy -The Twight Tea Rooms. They  later branched out in to all sorts of enterprises later one of which was as Real Estate agents. There is a reserve named after them both above the pool at Collaroy.

There were two other street changes in Collaroy after the WW1. Collaroy Avenue became Brissenden and a new street parallel to it was cut into the "Private Picnic grounds' by the beach to be named Braidwood. 

Lieutenant-Colonel Edwin Brissenden, a member of Mosman Rowing Club and Collaroy SLSC, was a lawyer by profession. In 1916 he joined the army at the age 53 saying he was 45. He joined as a Corporal so that he could avoid officer training and go straight to the front. He served with distinction on the Western front but was soon commandeered to Headquarters immediately behind the lines in France as a support staffer selected by Monash. He returned to Australia in July 1919. He was awarded an MBE by the King and a medal from the French government. He would have had many communications with General Braidwood. 

British General Sir William Riddell Braidwood was commander-in-chief of the A.& N.Z.A.C. from its arrival in Egypt in 1915. Unlike many British Officer he had the respect of these Australian and New Zealand volunteers. He is credited with using the word 'Anzac' for the first time without capital letters and full stops. It was used as a convenient and required telegraphic code and address when the troops were still in Egypt. He also suggested the same newly created name for the Cove on the Gallipoli peninsula. He then continued as commander as they served in France after the withdrawal.

After the war he visited Australia in 1920 and in his honour a small park by the ocean side of North Narrabeen Bridge near the Surf Club and the street on Collaroy Beach was named after him.  

It is fair to assume that Anzac Avenue, Collaroy, had a name change sometime between 1917 and 1920. It is noted with interest that most of the 140 building plots offered for sale were 50 feet by 150 feet. 10% of the cost was required with the balance to be paid over five years in quarterly repayments at 5%. Purchasers had a right to pay off at any time. 

The sale poster is now on display in a cabinet outside the office door. The Club's continuing connection with WW1 is on the doorstep. 

Sources:

• Australian War memorial
• Mosman Council Library
• Map -survey by J. Weingrath
• LRGC Archives

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