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Reef Breezes | Wednesday 21 February 2024

From your Captain

Major Pennants

Sunday 11 February the Major Pennant Team played Bonnie Doon at Long Reef for the return match. It was tightly contested with most matches going down to the wire. The team was successful in getting the upper hand, beating Bonnie Doon 4 matches to 3.

The Team played Muirfield Golf Club on Sunday 18th at Long Reef. Another tightly contested match, with the team beating Muirfield 5½ to 1½. Next Sunday 25th is the return match at Muirfield.

Hole in One

Congratulations Chris Mitchell who had his first hole in one on the 13th, Wednesday 14th February.

Great Rounds of Golf

Cam Gillespie and Harry MacKerihan had their best rounds of golf ever on Saturday 17 February. Cam shot a five under par round of 66 for 42 points and Harry had a 2 under par round of 69 for 41 points. Both played well the next day against Muirfield to tie and win their respective matches as part of the Major Pennant Team.

NPICC

Long Reef played Cromer at Mona Vale Golf Club on Thursday 15 February. The team went down to Cromer 6 ½ to 1½. The team needed a win against Manly at home on Monday 19th February to have a chance of making the finals but a sudden storm stopped the matches. A re-match date is still to be set.

Carry a Bucket - Fill a Divot

The course is recovering well from the Black Beetle infestation and very dry December conditions. However, it is important we all try to help the recovery by carrying a bucket of soil and fill divots as we see them. Unfortunately, there are too many unfilled divots on the course. It takes next to no time to mend them if we all make the effort.

Results

Wednesday 7 February - Single Stableford & 4BBB with a field of 202 players.

Strong bluster winds prevailed all day making playing conditions challenging.

The A Grade winner was Steven Hill with a score of 40 points.

The B Grade winner was Lloyd O'Harte with a score of 40 points.

The C Grade winner and score of the day went to Denis Mulcahy with a score of 40 on the countback.

The scratch winner was Chun-Ta Wu with a par round 71.

The 4BBB winners were Greg Hunter, Lockey Mcgrath, Chun-Ta Wu & Oli Robinson.

Full Results

Saturday 10 February - Mixed Medley Stableford and 4BBB with a field of 185 players.

The A Grade winner was Mark Robertson with a score of 37 points on the countback.

The B Grade winner was Michael Rogan with a score of 36 points.

The C Grade winner and score of the day went to Greg Kelly with 42 points.
The scratch winner was Nicholas Mundy with a 2 over par round.

The 4BBB was won by Nick Krncevic and Guy Phillips with a score of 45 points. Runners up were Paul Bradford and Greg Kelly with 44 on the countback.

Full Results

Wednesday 14 February - Single Stableford & 4BBB with a field of 215 players.

The A Grade winner was Rob Cordaiy with a score of 42 points.

The B Grade winner and score of the day went to Kevin Munce with a score of 43 points.

The C Grade winner with a score of 39 on the countback was Paul March.

The scratch score was won by Chun-Ta Wu with a 2 under par round.

The 4BBB was won by Huzza Hurrell, Angus Mcphee, Tip Huizenga and Andrew Jenkins.

Full Results

Saturday 17 February - Single Stableford & 4BBB with a field of 217 players.

The A Grade winner was Cam Gillespie with 43 points.

The B Grade winner and score of the day went to Josh Dowse with a score of 45 points.

The C Grade winner was Anthony Korbel with a score of 41 points.

The scratch score went to Cam Gillespie with a 5 under par 66.

Inside the Circle - two winners, Dan Bowyer and Tim Johnson both winning 12 balls.

The 4BBB was won by Harald Svensen and Jane Hagen with 73. Runners up were Josh Dowse and Mike Dickson with 72.

Full Results

Rob Cordaiy | Captain

Rainfall

We have been very lucky with the rainfall over the summer with just enough to keep the course green but in reality, it is quite dry. I recently dug some holes in a few fairways and was surprised after some good consistent rain to find that the moisture had not penetrated into the soil. Rainfall for this year has been January 95.4mm and this month 47.6mm with more predicted this week.

Tee Renovations

We are currently renovating the tees which will be ongoing over the next few weeks. The tees are currently being cut / scalped at a very low height down to 5mm which will help remove a lot of the thatch they will then be cored with hollow tines to aerate the soil followed by a top-dressing of sand. Recovery will take a few weeks as it is quite harsh but it is necessary to provide an improved surface.

Fairways

The fairways over the summer months have been constantly attacked by Black Beetle Larvae which damage the root system of the grass. They have been very difficult to control and we have treated the fairways on numerous occasions during the summer months.

Green Renovations

The Course will be closed on Monday 11^th and Tuesday 12^th March for the biannual green renovations. Over these two days we will be holding a Members Working Bee in a number of garden and overgrown areas of the Course, clearing weeds and branches. If you would like to assist, please meet at the Golf Shop at 7.00am on either Monday or Tuesday with gardening gloves and sun protection. Morning tea will follow in the Clubhouse after the mornings work.

Peter Donkers | Superintendent

From your Women's Committee

Women's Grade

The Long Reef team played their first round in Division 2 Women's Grade. The team had a narrow loss against NSW 3-2. A promising start - well done to all our players and caddies on a very close day. There was certainly some great golf against a strong opponent. The team of Emma Thurlow, Kate Shank, Rachel Buxton, Jen Jansson and Vanessa Murphy take on Carnarvon at Oatlands on 23 February 2024. Reserves will be Josie Garret and Jenni Brown. Good luck to the team and their caddies, Mick Snell, Wendy Millson, Sue Kruse, Karen Smith and Prue Bardsley. On the 1st of March the team will travel to NSW to play the third round. Team will be announced closer to the date.

Charity Day - Thursday 21 March 2024

This year our charities are BrAshA-T and The Burdekin Association and the colours are Purple or Blue/Orange/White. We will be playing an Irish Stableford team event which is for holes 1-6 one score counts, holes 7-12 two scores count and for holes 13-18 three scores will count. Costs: $75 (per player) non - refundable, including golf, lunch and concession/cheat sheets; and $60 per person if attending for lunch only.

Please pay online using MiClub. (The same way as you book your tee times) by going to Thursday 21st March, click on Charity Day (the payment sheet is open). Enter your name (and any visitors using their ten-digit golflink number) and proceed with the payment. Please remember this sheet is for payment purposes only. To play golf the sheet is on the notice board in the locker room.

If you are only coming for lunch, click on the Lunch Only sheet and enter your name through either 'Book Me' and proceed with the single payment of $60.00.

Do you have any new items to donate that could be used as raffle prizes such as wine, gift vouchers etc? If so, please see Michelle Milsted or Adrianna Bowyer for further information.

GNSW Monthly medals

Barrenjoey Week of Golf

Entries from Long Reef were up this year and all those that played enjoyed the golf. The team of Clare John, Sonya Cordaiy and Maria Russell who represented Long Reef on the Barrenjoey Committee did a great job. The two days of golf at Long Reef were very well run and organised, great job team! Thank you also to those people who volunteered to help with registration and spotting. Lots of good comments were received from players about the course and the welcome everyone received. Results were mixed with Nan Crump and Sue Dewel winning Division 3 Foursomes at Manly. Robyn McCormick came 3^rd in the team event at Wakehurst and Prue Bardsley won the Longest Drive in the team event played at Monash.

Results:

On Tuesday 6 February 2024, the winner was May Yeng (42) with a wonderful score of 43 points, the runner up was Jie Cheng (23) with 37 points. The

On Thursday 8 February 2024, first GNSW medal round with the winner of Division 1 being Vanessa Murphy with a 68 nett and runner up Rachel Buxton with a 73 nett, Vanessa won the gross with 80. The winner of Division 2 was Danielle Seisun with a 72 nett and the runner up was Tracey Martin on a c/b with Tracey winning the gross with 98. Division 3 winner was Lyn Ashton with a 69 nett and the runner up was Julie Campbell with a 75 nett with Lyn Ashton winning the gross with 108. The Gold Stableford competition was won by Fiona MacDonald with 36 points. The winner of the 9- hole competition was Fiona McKnight with 19 points.

Up Coming Fixtures:

The Singles Knockout and the Long Markers Knockout with the matchplay being played: 20 February, 22 February, 27 February, and the final for both the Singles and Long Markers Knockout will be on 29 February 2024

2 March - Weekend GNSW Medal Round

7 March - Weekday GNSW medal round and the Goodwill Plate will be held.

14 March - Greenkeepers Revenge team event 2BBB

21 March - Charity Day - 4BBB Irish Stableford team event

Sue Kruse PSM | Women's Captain

From the Golf Shop

February Lesson Special

How are you progressing with your new years resolution to get your handicap down?

Michael & Danny are experienced PGA Professionals who are dedicated to helping you reach your goals in your golf journey.

30 minute and 1 hour lessons are available 6 days a week and can be booked in via our website or Click Here to book now!

Stayed tuned for upcoming Member masterclasses and more exciting tips from our Golf team.

Experience the cutting-edge technology of the NEW TaylorMade Qi10 Drivers and Fairway woods and the NEW Callaway Paradym range. We have demo stock available in all models and shaft options allowing you to take these out on the Course and put them to the test.

Also a reminder that we have all accounts open and ready to serve your needs. Whether you're in the market for new equipment, a new buggy or apparel, we're here to help. We are committed to offering you the best value possible - if you find a lower price elsewhere, simply let us know, and we'll match it or even beat it.

Good Golfing!

Jenny Schulenburg | Director of Golf

Sam Blair | Front of House

Tell us about yourself?
My name is Sam Blair, I'm 21 years old and have lived on the northern beaches since I was 5 years old. I'm passionate about health and fitness as well as new experiences and I hope to one day travel the world!

What are your hobbies or what do you like to do on your days off?
On my days off I like to ponder about life's many mysteries and complexities it has to offer otherwise I enjoy going to the gym, relaxing at the beach, listening to music and sometimes all at the same time.

How long have you worked at LRGC?
I have worked at Long Reef since December 2022 and although my golf skills have remained at a sub par level I have learnt so much and am so grateful for all the amazing people I have met and true friends I've made.

Rules with George | Question

Question: Jim was playing in a stroke round.

On one of the later holes his drive went into a big bush about 100 metres on the side of the fairway. He said "that might be lost so I will play a provisional." He played another ball which went straight down the fairway, almost 200 metres. When they reached the bush, they found the first ball which was unplayable.

Jim said "lucky I played a provisional". He picked up the first ball and played out the hole with the second ball.

Jim acted correctly?
A) True B) False.

From the Cafe & Bar

MEAT RAFFLE TIME HAS CHANGED TO 7PM from Friday 23 February

From the Archives | A Trophy History

Most clubs have a competition known as the "Gold Medal" or the medal of all medals trophy! At Long Reef men have the Whytock Cup. (He wished his name pronounced as in Wittock'!) A Scot who came to Manly after the First World War, William Whytock's golf associates in Scotland are legendary names - Tom Morris, J.H.Taylor, Harry Vardon and James Braid were among them. He was Captain of Long Reef from 1924-1928 and was a prolific writer and recognised as a golf authority. To win the Whytock Cup a player must have the best net score in his grade in a Monthly Medal. All qualifiers then play off for the Cup in the July medal round. The Women's Medal Winner's trophy is one of their oldest and was donated by the Club Committee to the Associates in 1929.

The Vince Horan Memorial Trophy and Medal remember one of our most colourful members. Vince was a member during the 70's and 80's. He had a wooden leg due to childhood polio and struggled to get around the course. The members took up a collection and purchased a bike to make his golf more enjoyable, such was his popularity. The bike had a mind of its own and sometimes took off causing at times hilarious drama. The medal is a one off net stroke event played in conjunction with the August Monthly Medal. The Memorial Trophy is played over the year with the best net score in the first Wednesday stableford competition each month qualifying for the play off usually the first Wednesday in October. (Unfortunately at the moment the trophy only has one cut glass on display!)

For some years it lived with Gold member Ron Anthony. Ron was a member for over 60 years. He donated this very expensive trophy back to the club in 1991. He had won it in 1959, the inaugural winner when it was known as the Cecil Esdaile Singles knockout Cup.

Another long term member who is remembered with a trophy is Dot Leonard. Dot joined the Club in 1940 but suspended her membership because of the war until 1947. She became a Special Member from 1983 , an Honorary Member in 1988 and completed 50 years of membership. Dot was a winner of the Bronze Premiership in 1951 and 1956 but her ideas were what set her apart - she was intent on improving the standard of play of the Grade and other Representative teams and suggested new competitions. The Dot Leonard Rose Bowl competition is held on a stableford day close to the Club's birthday in May. It is a 9-hole competition open to all female members with 25 or more years of continuous membership.

Scherrie Hughes was a member from 1989 until 2009. She was such a keen golfer, a Pennant player of note and a talented artist and teacher particularly painting on fine china. Her trophy is an example of her work - she also painted another of the Ladies trophies, the Forget-Me-Not trophy. Scherrie was known for her, kindness, generosity, vibrant personality and would be teased about her fondness for playing the pokies! As someone who was the carer of a disabled husband, her visits to the Club were her release. She died suddenly, collapsing at home on a Thursday after a game of golf! The trophy is awarded for the best score in a nominated round usually in May and is open to all female members.

The names trophy list will be concluded next time with part 3. Sources - Club books and Archives

Mick Snell | Archives

Rules with George | Answer

Answer: B is correct.

There is no provision in the Rules for a player being permitted to play a Provisional Ball for a ball which might be unplayable. The Definitions provide for playing a provisional ball for a ball which may be :

Out of Bounds, or
Lost outside a penalty area.

A provisional ball is not the player's ball in play unless it becomes the ball in play under Rule 18.3C.

Because this was a stroke round, Jim did not have a score for that hole and would be disqualified.

Many years ago the RULES of GOLF did make provision for playing a Provisional Ball for one which may be unplayable.

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From the Archives | A Trophy History

Rules with George | Answer

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