It's certainly not the weather we wanted when unveiling the new Golf Shop to you this week. However, we have made the call to proceed with Friday's Grand Opening Event. Currently, there are 230 confirmed RSVP's and if the weather is unfavourable, the veranda and Shop won't accommodate everyone, so we have a plan B as a backup if the weather doesn't cooperate. Enjoy a beverage or two whilst checking out the new Golf Shop, then head over to the Clubhouse for $19 Steak Night. We have ensured there will be plenty of tables for Members in the Clubhouse.

Members Subscriptions

The 2024/25 Member Subscription invoices were emailed to Members on 9 April and fall due on 31 May. If you haven't received your invoice, please contact Kimberley at membership@lrgc.com.au

A reminder that Full Playing Members who pay their subscriptions in full prior to 31 May, will receive 3 complimentary guests passes valid Monday to Friday during the new Membership year.

House, Prize and Voucher Accounts

The validity of Member's House, Prize and Ball Accounts have been extended until the 30 June 2024, due to the Golf Shop only re-opening this week. Any prizes and balls won prior to 1 May 2024, must be redeemed prior to 30 June and all accounts can be used across the Bar, Café and Golf Shop. For every $150 spent in the Golf Shop during May, this will get you 1 entry into the draw to win the Callaway/Oatley prize pack.

Smoking on the Golf Course

Please note that smoking or vaping is not permitted at or around the Golf Shop including the Veranda and Putting Green. In addition to this, we request that if you are smoking or vaping on the Golf Course, be mindful of your playing partners and other golfers and the impact of second hand smoke. Do not smoke or vape on the greens or tee boxes and ensure you remain downwind and a suitable distance from others.

Ben Russell | General Manager

On Sunday the 21^st April the second round of the Foursomes Championship was played. Twelve pairs battled it out to be the 2024 champions. Congratulations to Andrew and Emma Thurlow who won with rounds of 90 and 85 and a total of 175.

On Wednesday 1 May the new Proshop will be open for business. As part of the opening celebration there is a BBQ for the Wednesday comp. and coffee and a muffin for the Thursday comp. The Official opening is on Friday 3 May and the Cocktail Party commences at 5:30pm at the Proshop.

Sunday 12 May - Mother's Day - Men vs Women comp has been moved to Sunday 5 May. Sunday the 12 May will be 4BBB & Medley Graded Comp. Open to 5, 6 & 7 day Members, players can put their name on the timesheet and play with partners of their choice. Although with the weather forecast, we will reschedule the event if necessary.

NB: Wednesday 8^th May time sheet will be open at 6:30pm on Thursday 2 May.

Juvenile Brown snake - was spotted on Sunday 28^th April on the path exiting the ladies 4^th Tee.

Results

Wednesday 17^th April - Singles Stableford and 2 Ball Multiplier with 224 players.

The overall winner and score of the day went to David Murrell with a score of 40 points on the countback.

Full Results

Saturday 20 April - Single Stableford with 117 players.

In very challenging and windy conditions Ross Bockman had a 1 under par round and 39 points to be the deserving winner.

Full Results

Wednesday 24^th April - Single Stableford & 4BBB with a field of 225 players.

The overall winner with a par round and 42 points was Michael Long.

Full Results

Saturday 27^th April - Stableford Medley and 4BBB with a field of 221 players.

The overall winner and with a score of 42 points was Scott Bovis

Full Results

Rob Cordaiy | Captain

The Silver Salver Pennants third round was held at Pymble against Monash with the team narrowly losing 3 and 2.  The fourth round was played at Ryde Parramatta against Cromer. While the team lost 3.5 to 1.5, the games were very close and could have gone either way. The next game is at Monash against Pymble and the team is: Vanessa Murphy, Sally Hill, Ali Gattas, Marianne Rudd and Wendy Millson. The reserve is Jenni Brown.  Good luck ladies! 

Golf NSW Bowl

With a very good score of 46 points the Golf NSW Bowl winners for this year are Wendy Thomas (19) and Prue Bardsley (21). The winners card will be submitted to Golf NSW and the overall winner will be rewarded with a place in the 2024 Women's NSW Open Pro Am.  

Congratulations goes to Peta Bird who played in The Australian Golf Club Medal on Thursday 18 April and Friday 19 April 2024. Peta won the 36 hole nett event with a 144 nett score.  

Long Reef Plate and Lilith Gollan

Reminder that the Long Reef Plate is being held on 9 May 2024. The Long Reef Plate is played in two divisions:-

Division 1: GA 16.2 to 27.2 and

Division 2: GA 27.3 to 54.0 (maximum daily handicap 45). 

The Long Reef Plate is a stableford competition and will be played in conjunction with the Lilith Gollan Trophy which is a stableford competition over 9 holes. All play will be from the Red Tees.  

President Trophy

The President Trophy qualifying round will be played on Thursday 23 May in conjunction with the Golf NSW Medal. The President Trophy is played in 2 divisions with eight players from each division playing handicap match play and the winner of each division playing off to decide the winner of the Presidents Trophy. The dates for the match play are: 28 May, 30 May, 4 June and the final on 6 June 2024. 

Results

On Tuesday 16 April the winner of division 1 was Prue Bardsley (22) with 40 points from Wendy Millson (16) on 39 points. Division 2 was won by Aki Lee (32) with 34 points from Robyn Lyon (26) with 33 points, division 3 was won by Adriana Bowyer (40) with 40 points from Nan Crump (33) on 38 points. The Gold tee winner was Elizabeth Wilkins (39) with 39 points from Jeanette Black (41) on 31 points. The 9-hole competition was won by Kerry McCallum (40) with 19 points from Lyn Harper (34) on 16 points. 

On Thursday 18 April the Golf NSW Bowl was won by Wendy Thomas and Prue Bardsley with 46 points, with Cath Piper (21) and Alyssa Starc (6) on 44 points and Debbie Hankey (22) and Danielle Seisun (250) on 42 points. 

On Monday 22 April the overall winner was Di Kirby (31) with 41 points. Paulette Bailey (12) with 40 points won the A grade and Di Kirby winning the C Grade. 

Tuesday 23 April Alyssa Starc (3) won the gold tee competition with 38 points from Jude Sandvoss (21) on 37 points, Division 2 was won by Adriana Bowyer (35) with 38 points from Jo Bellemore (45) with 35 points. The 9-hole competition was won by Lyn Harper (29) on 17 points from Moira Rowland (21) on 13 points. 

Upcoming Fixtures

9 May - Silver Salver Plate 18 holes stableford event played in conjunction with the Lilith Gollan Trophy (first 9 holes stableford) and the first round of the Supervets. 

13 May - Entries open online for those women playing at Orange in October. 

17 May - Pennants - Silver Salver hosting and Bronze Plaque commences at Warringah Golf Club 

23 May Golf NSW Medal Round played in conjunction with the qualifying round for the Presidents Trophy and the Veterans Challenge Brooch.                                                                                            

Sue Kruse PSM | Women's Captain

Here's what you can look forward to on the night:

• Danny will be on hand in our Trackman simulator room, running an nearest to the pin competition and you may even get a tip or two.
• Titleist will be available to assist you with a personalised ball fitting, ensuring you are using the correct ball to get maximum results on the Course.
• Check out all of the latest apparel at Members prices.
  
• We're grateful for the generous support of our suppliers - Coca-Cola, CUB, Lion, and Coopers, who have generously donated stock for the event.

We are also offering FREE coffee & trackman fittings to all our golf Members throughout the month of May. Book online for your fittings (click here) & swing by the Golf Shop before your tee time and enjoy a cup of coffee on us!

Don't miss out on this fantastic evening of entertainment and excitement. Bring your friends and family for this historic event at LRGC.

We can't wait to see you all there!

Jenny Schulenburg | Director of Golf

Of our current reciprocal clubs, many have a long history both as their own entity and as a brother club of Long Reef.

Our longest agreement is with the Gailes Golf Club in Queensland. Originally called Goodna Golf Club it was formed in 1924. A geographical change to the railway line saw the name changed to the Gailes Golf Club in 1935. Recorded in our club's Minutes in 1931 is a reference to a reciprocal agreement between Long Reef and Goodna Golf Clubs. The Gailes is celebrating its Centenary this year.

An agreement was struck with MacKay Golf club in 1987. Originally a 9-hole course, the club opened in 1925. In 1928 the club moved to its present location due to the construction of MacKay Airport. More land was acquired in 1939 but the second nine was not finished until after World War 2.

The remaining 7 clubs have more recent agreements.

Settler's Run is one that our members should really use. Situated in the rolling hills at Botanic Ridge (Cranbourne, Victoria), it offers a championship golf course designed by Greg Norman but that is just the beginning. Other facilities include an indoor pool, full gym, spa and sauna, day/night tennis courts and a full bar and restaurant.

In Tasmania you will find an excellent course as your home at Kingston Beach. Opened in 1922 Kingston Beach, 15 minutes south of Hobart, it is the southern most 18 hole championship course in Tasmania and has been a reciprocal since 2006.

To the north of Sydney we have agreements with Horizons Golf Club at Salamander Bay. Designed by Ross Watson and Graham Marsh, Horizons is a challenging and peaceful golf course. A little further north you will come to the 36 holes that make up the Forster Tuncurry Golf Club. The older Forster course is close to the ocean and short but demanding. The Tuncurry designed by Nagle/Cooper is a true championship layout.

Portsea Golf Club is a strong Victorian golf course truly open to the elements. The scenery and location make the course a pleasure to play in any conditions. A reciprocal since 2011 it is well worth a visit and can be used as a base for a tour of the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.