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Below are notes from the Board Meetings held on 30 May 2024.

30 Year Lease

Approval of the 30 year lease was received in early May from the Office of Local Government and the next steps is Northern Beaches Council working with the Club on the details of the lease arrangements and undertaking a market valuation of the Course and Clubhouse to determine the rental rate.

The process is expected to take a few months and Members will be updated as further progress is made.

John Mullins OAM - Distinguished Service Recognition

John Mullins joined the Club in 1991 and held the positions of President, Vice President and Director of the Club until his passing in 2015. John received an OAM in 2013 after becoming a Life Member of Long Reef in 2004. His contribution to Long Reef during this time was immeasurable.

Nominations are now opened for the John Mullins OAM Distinguished Service Award, recognising Members who have provided dedicated service to the Club over several years in a voluntary role.

Members may submit a nomination in writing to the Board of Directors by the 23 August based on the following criteria; John Mullins OAM Distinguished Service Award

Boat Ramp Parking and Wash Down Bay

Northern Beaches Council are proposing changes to two of the four car parks on the southern side of the headland road opposite the boat ramp. The proposed changes will remove two car spaces and re-install a second boat washdown bay. These four car parks were only installed in the past 12 months, however the Council and Fishing Club have determined the requirement for additional space for the boat wash down bay.

Membership Subscriptions

Thank you to Members who made their subscription payment prior to the 31 May. All Full Playing Members who made payment by 31 May have been credited 3 x Member Guest social round vouchers and a Dine In Voucher to your Membership card.

The Member Guests passes are valid Monday to Friday only and can be used when inviting a guest to the Monday Open Competition with only the $15 competition fee applicable.

Members are also reminded that House, Prize and Ball Accounts credited prior to the 1 May 2024 must be spent by 30 June 2024. All Member Accounts can be used across the Golf Shop, Bar and Café.

From 3 July, Member's Ball and Prize accounts will be merged under the one account 'Prize Account'. The House and Top Up Accounts will remain as they currently stand.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch with me if you would like clarification or further expansion on any of the items above.

Keith Warren | President

Note: This document is not intended to be a minute of the relevant Board meeting but is intended to provide members with a summary of the significant decisions made or issues discussed by the Board at its most recent meeting. Certain matters may be commercially sensitive, subject to privacy considerations or otherwise confidential and will not be included in this summary document.

From your Captain

President's Cup

Congratulations to John Studdert (below left) who won the 2024 President's Cup on Saturday 1 June with a Nett 70.
Master Pennants

On Sunday 2^nd June the LRGC Master Pennant side comprising Adam Lynn, Mick McKerihan, Nick Sherlock, Tony Holley, Jimmy Little, Ian Brown, Doug Campbell and Jimmy Knox (below middle) took on the Macquarie Links team at home. The team came out on top with a strong win 5½ to 2½. The team played the reverse match on Sunday 9th June at Macquarie Links and drew the match 4 to 4.

This Sunday 16^th June the team plays Asquith at home.
Hole in One
Congratulations to Ken Higgins (below right) who achieved a Hole in One on the 13th hole on Tuesday 11 June 2024.

Carry a Bucket

The rain the Course has received over the last month has resulted in the fairways being very soft. As a result, there are more divots than usual. It is therefore important for all players to carry a bucket and fill your divot and another unfilled divot on fairways and tees.

Pennant Hills Tee Swap

The Pennant Hills/Long Reef Tee swap commences on Friday 21 June.

Long Reef will have an 11:30am tee time at Pennant Hills every Friday.

Pennant Hills will have an 11:19am tee time every Monday from 24 June at Long Reef.

Results

Wednesday 29 May - Single Stableford & 3 Ball Multiplier with a field of 216 Players.

The overall winner and score for the day went to Kevin Munce with a score of 40 points.

Congratulations to both David Freedman who had a hole-in-one on the 13th and Craig Wood who had a hole-in-one on the 2nd.

Full Results

Saturday 1 June - Monthly Medal (Presidents Cup and the Left Handers Cup) with 117 players.

The weather conditions deteriorated quickly as the rain set in and only 23 brave golfers completed their round.

The Left Handers Cup was won by Stephen Prior with a Nett 72 on the countback.

The winner of the Women's June Medal was Alyssa Starc with a Nett 82.

Wednesday 5 June - Single stableford and 4BBB with a field of 221 players.

The overall winner with a score of 44 points was Shane Parsons.

Full Results

Saturday 8 June - Medley Stableford and 2BBB with a field of 205 players.

Very wet conditions with 30cm preferred lies in the general area and no carts made it a testing day on the course. The overall winner and score of the day went to Phil Hooper with a score of 42 points.

Full Results

Rob Cordaiy | Captain

From your Women's Committee

President's Trophy

The Match Play rounds were played for Division 1 and 2 from 28 May 2024 to 4 June 2024. The winner of Division 1 was Tracey Martin.

The winner of Division 2 was Corinne Crawford. The play off between Division 1 and Division 2 was played on 6 June 2024. Tracey Martin put up a good fight but Corinne Crawford ended up winning with steady and consistent play 7 and 6.

Pewter Plate

The Pewter Plate will be played at Lakeside Camden Golf Course on 4 July 2024. Petrina Rousel and Adriana Bowyer will represent Long Reef Golf Club in this event. Good luck!

New Members

We have a few new members that joined the club on 1 June 2024, Jill Keyte as a 5 day Member, Colleen Mansfield as a 5 day Member and Sachiko Elsworth as a 5 day Member. Two Rookies have also upgraded to full Membership: Carol Sherlock and Therese Hettler. Robyn Lyon is mentoring Carol Sherlock and Robyn Carson for Therese Hettler. Please make these ladies welcome.

Pennants - Bronze Plaque

The team played Wakehurst at Elanora Golf Club. Unfortunately, the team lost 3.5 to 1.5. Due to the wet weather the Bronze Plaque did not play their round on Friday 7 June 2024 at Bayview Golf Club against Warringah.

Long Reef are hosting the pennants on 14 June 2024.

Results

Tuesday 28 May Valerie Wilson (29) won Division 1 with 38 points from Lynne Clayton (20) on 34 points. Division 2 was won by Diana Muir (38) with 36 points from Amanda Savage (35) on 35 points. The Gold Tee was won by Libby Cleary (39) on 31 points from Fiona MacDonald (44) on 29 points. The 9 Hole competition was won by Jen Vasseleu (37) on 18 points from Anne Nielsen (45) on 16 points.

Thursday 30 May 2024 division 1 was won by Lynne Clayton (20) with 35 points from Diana Sier (19) with 34 points. Division 2 was won by Danielle Seisun (25) on 36 points from Jan Daniel (28) on 36 points. Division 3 was won by Robyn Carson (42) with 39 points from Julia Mahn (33) on 35 points. Gold tee competition was won by Grace Ping (45) with 36 points from Jeanette Black (43) on 35 points. The 9-hole competition was won by Kathie Nelson (37) on 20 points from Jeanette Nell (26) on 19 points.

Tuesday 4 June 2024 division 1 was won by Ali Gattas (16) with 34 points from Sam Sparke (21) with 33 points. Division 2 was won by Marg O'Connell (28) with 34 points from Linda Sinclair (31) with 34 points. Division 3 was won by Sue Dewell (35) with 34 points from Nikki Winestock (42) on 33 points. Gold tee competition was Jo Bellemore (43) with 34 points from Libby Cleary (39) with 33 points. The 9-hole competition was won by Colleen Thompson (38) on 21 points from Jen Vasseleu (37) on 14 points.

Thursday 6 June 2024 division 1 winner was Sally Hill (14) on 37 points from Vanessa Murphy (15) with 34 points. The Division 2 winner was Gay Mccorby (29) with 39 points from Fiona Woolley (28) with 38 points and Division 3 winner was Adriana Bowyer (39) with 35 points from Angela Brown (39) with 34 points. The gold tee winner was Fiona MacDonald (45) with 33 points from Grace Ping (45) with 32 points.

On Sunday 8 June 2024 Gay Mccorby (28) came third with 39 points and Karen Smith (17) came fourth with 38 points.

Up Coming Fixtures

13 June - Dot Leonard Rose Bowl

20 June - Par Event, Mixed Divisions

27 June - June Medal Round and the start of the 2^nd Eclectic

11 July - Par Event, Mixed Divisions

Sue Kruse PSM | Women's Captain

From your Golf Shop

Account Purge Reminder
With only 2.5 weeks left before Member accounts are purged, this is the perfect time to check out that new Club, Bag or Buggy you've been eyeing off! Plus remember - we will price match any comparable product!

Pop in to also check out our latest range of winter clothing!

Lessons
Danny has introduced a new Members only clinic every Thursday from 3pm to 4pm. The cost is $35 per person and bookings are essential. Reserve your spot below.

Food & Beverage Specials
Warm up this winter with our Member only combo deals:

Wednesday & Saturday: Enjoy a bacon & egg roll and coffee for just $10!
7 days a week: Warm up with a pie and a powerade for $10!

These offers are available only while stocks last, so grab them before they're gone!

Jenny Schulenburg | Director of Golf

Book Here for Members Clinic

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Ethan Currie | Front of House

Tell us about yourself
I'm a 20 year old full-time Uni Student at Macquarie.

I'm completing a double degree in Environmental Science and Economics.

What do you like to do on your days off?
Play soccer, go to the beach, or do some fishing.

How long have you worked at LRGC?
I started in February 2023.

What do you love about Long Reef?
Members, staff, view - everything!

Rules with George | Question

Question: Jack and Jim were playing in a Stableford competition. On the 9th green, Jack had putted and scored 5. Jim putted for 5 and his ball "stopped" on the edge of the hole partly hanging over the hole. Jim walked quickly to the hole and waited to see if the ball would drop into the cup. He started to count the seconds aloud. When he reached 6 seconds, Jack said to him, "ball has stopped moving". Jack lifted Jim's ball and passed it to him.

Which applies?

A) Jack scored 5, Jim scored 6

B) Jack scored 5, Jim must replace his ball and putt for 6

C) Jack scored 5, Jim must replace his ball and putt for 6

D) Both players are disqualified

From the Cafe and Bar

After selling out both our Wine Dinners last year we're back - this time with Mitolo Wines!

The essence of Mitolo Wines can be traced back centuries through generations of agriculturists and viticulturalists. Hailing from Italy's Abruzzo region, the Mitolo family migrated to Australia in the 1950s with a hardworking ethos and a strong connection to the land. Embodying the motto of Abruzzo - forte e gentile or strong and gentle - Mitolo's proud Italian-Australian heritage is engrained in its endeavour to craft remarkable wines of character and elegance.

In 2000, Mitolo made its first Shiraz, and two years later its first Cabernet Sauvignon. Since that time, Mitolo has championed these two varieties with fruit from some of McLaren Vale's most exceptional vineyards. Whilst building its reputation for premium Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon offerings, the range expanded to include several Italian varieties paying homage to the family's roots.

On the evening we will be joined by special guest speaker, Mitolo Winemaker, Luke Mallaby.

Event Details:

Friday 2nd August 2024 | 6:30pm at Long Reef Golf Club | $140 per person | Tables of 2 - 12

You will be treated to a 5 course menu, paired with Mitolo's premium wines. Exclusive wine purchasing prices will be available on the night along with lucky door prizes.

Book now before sold out!

Limited seats available to this event. Full payment of your table is required to secure your booking.

Book via LRGC Clubhouse Reception:

Phone: (02) 9971 8113

Email: reception@lrgc.com.au

See below Invitation & Menu

Long Reef v Goulburn

The annual Long Reef versus Goulburn visit is now in its 71st year, the longest inter club competition in Australia, Goulburn has had a fixed date for our visit there for over 20 years being the Sunday after the Melbourne cup, we now have a permanent date for their visit here which is the last Sunday in July (28th).

Numbers are increasing again after Covid and Goulburn are sending a team of at least 20 players this year which we must match, so get your name on the sheet. The sheet will be on the notice board on July 1st. The day starts with breakfast to meet the players, golf, then a presentation dinner. The format for golf is two ball best ball.

Competition is open to all male members including 5 day. Any questions text Greg Dousset on 0417 752 696.

From the Archives - Meet the Women's Captain

Sue Kruse - Women's Captain

In the last issue we looked at the 53 years of membership of Club Captain Rob Cordaiy. This time it is Sue Kruse's story. We will see that Sue has been a golfing member of several clubs from Canberra to Sydney to Queensland across the Pacific and back again - a journey of over 50 years in which she has met a who's-who of amateur and professional golfers, and in her working life bureaucrats and politicians. With the demands of a young family, there were breaks in her playing years. Her love for the game has never faltered and she brings vast knowledge and experience of golf and a mastery of administration to her role as Captain.

As mentioned in Rob's story coincidentally both Rob and Sue were born in Parkes! Sue joined Long Reef late in 2021 and became Vice Captain in 2022 and since October 2023 has been Women's Captain.

When Sue Ryan was ten her parents moved from Parkes to Canberra. Her parents were golfers at Royal Canberra and encouraged her to take up the game at the age of sixteen, but there was another representative sport before that. Sue was a champion swimmer winning three NSW State breast stroke titles and representing the state at the National Titles from 1965-67. Soon after the trials for the Montreal Games a move to golf was considered and encouraged especially by her mother.

The dilemma even reached the local Canberra newspaper! (see below).To train for swimming in Canberra was difficult even though she was with coach Terry Gathercole but prolonged periods were expected in Sydney.In 1968 at the age of sixteen Sue joined Royal Canberra Golf Club as a Junior. Commencing with three months intensive coaching and practice with the club Pro Ray Thomas, she developed the game that has stood her in good stead ever since. She was in the motivating company of Ray's wife Diana and Jan Stephenson who of course both went on to compete internationally.

She was soon part of the NSW Junior State squad from 1969-70 with the likes of Vicki Jellis and Sylvia Donahue. (See photo below.) There were many Junior Competitions and Mixed Foursomes partners, some of them the young men featured on our Long Reef Medal Honour Board.

Sue completed high school at Narrabundah High School where she was School Captain. She then worked as a swimming Coach at Deakin Pool. At the age of twenty she married leading amateur golfer Paul Jones a member of St Michaels and moved to Sydney. In fact in 1973 Paul Jones held the LRGC course record, with a score of 68 having won the Medal that year. (see honour board.) In 1970 The Australian Golf Club invited Sue Jones to play Grade at their club. Sue was also a member of St. Michaels Golf Club. She says she remembers fondly the company of the golfing priests! By this time Paul and Sue had started their family. She remained a member of both clubs until the move to the Northern Beaches.

In 1977 with an invitation from Cromer for Paul to play for them and a house move across the harbour they were both to become members of Cromer until 1989. This was the fourth Club at which Sue had played in a Grade Team. In 1989 they moved to live on the course at Sanctuary Cove in Queensland. This resort had a different style of management as it was at that stage owned by a developer but they used an Advisory Committee to run Women's Golf of which Sue was a member. Sanctuary Cove is where their son got to play with the likes of Ian Baker-Finch and Wayne Grady.

Sue and Paul's marriage ended in the early 90s and Sue gave up golf for a while, but from 1996 with new partner Max Kruse, who worked for Qantas, new golf courses were added to the list a little further away! They first moved to Thailand where she played at the Royal Bangkok Sports Golf Club. Then the move was to New Zealand for two years playing at the Grange Club in Auckland. In 1998-2000 Fiji was home. Playing at the Denarau Course Sue won the Club Championship and played in the Fiji Open. By this time her handicap was back to 5. Sue came back to Queensland by herself and worked for the Department of Education, Training and Industrial relations for a year before moving back to Canberra in 2001. In Canberra she had family, two sisters, a brother and her Mum.

First Murrumbidgee Club was joined but then Sue went back to The Royal Canberra Golf Club in 2009 staying until her retirement in 2018.

Sue worked in the Public Service as well as completing her Masters of Management Degree at ANU. She worked for Ian MacFarlane in 2006, (in the Howard years) and Brendon O'Connor 2007 (in the Rudd years). From 2017-2018 she worked as Senior Policy Advisor to Cabinet in the Prime Minister's Office for Malcolm Turnbull and then as his Cabinet Secretary. She continued as Cabinet Secretary for Scott Morrison, retiring after four months in that position.

Working in the Public Service led to all sorts of travelling and golfing opportunities. For example Sue and her team went to East Timor to support the country in developing an Authority to regulate their own Oil and Gas. There was also a trip to the Solomon Islands on an official visits with memories of playing up and down the fairways of a course that had been built on the old runways of a WW11 airport.

In 2019 Sue sold her house in Canberra and moved back to Sydney. She joined Cromer again but it wasn't what she expected and hoped for. She left in 2021 to join Long Reef where she is very happy. This is her first time as a Club Captain. She was a member of the Long Reef winning Grade team in 2023, making this the fifth club that Sue has represented at this level.

(Left: Late 60s photograph taken from the NSW LGU 100 year booklet, published in 2003)

When asked about the most significant changes she has seen over the golfing years Sue mentioned the changes of membership from Associates to Full Members and the options that the various coloured tees gives all players.

She is an enthusiastic supporter of the world wide slope handicap system. Sue thinks that the changes to equipment has also been a huge area of change.

She started with small headed woods and hand forged and stamped irons. The balls were a different size too. Her hope for Long Reef is to encourage more young women to play golf and for all members to understand and play all types of competitions. It is also hoped that being at Long Reef Golf Club should be a complete varied experience on the course and in the club house.

She is most proud of her golfing successes including a few years as Mixed Foursomes Champion at St. Michaels and the Club Champion on two occasions, Women's Foursomes and Mixed Foursomes Champion at Sanctuary Cove. The fondest of memories is winning the Mixed Foursomes with her son at Sanctuary Cove Golf Club. Now there is the pleasure of playing with her grandson at Long Reef.

Now playing on a handicap of 12 Sue hopes to continue competing at the highest level possible that the body will allow! It seems most likely that she can and will bring all her golfing experience and Canberra learnt diplomatic debating skills to the role of Captain!

Sandra Mellowes | Archive Committee

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