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Change of Local Rule - 18th Hole

From Saturday 22 March, when playing the 18th hole, the practice fairway defined by white stakes will be treated as COMPULSORY GUR. Relief MUST be taken by dropping the ball at the designated drop zone. (see rule 16.1f)

Major Pennants

The final match of the season was played at home against Bankstown. It was a must win for the team against a strong side. Through the first 9 holes the matches were evenly positioned. However, with local knowledge and steely determination the Long Reef team won 4 matches to 3.

Even though they had a win on the 9^th, our Major Pennant side faced a relegation match against Ryde Parramatta at Cronulla Golf Club on Sunday 16^th. The matches were closely fought and only decided in the last couple of holes. Ryde Parramatta won 4 matches which has relegated our Major Pennant side to Division 3 in 2026.

NPICC

The team faced a tough match against Cromer at Wakehurst on Monday 10^th. Mona Vale, Cromer and Long Reef were evenly matched at the top of the ladder with Long Reef ahead on matches won. Our team defeated Cromer 5 ¼ to 2 ¼ which put the team in the final to play Mona Vale at MVGC on Monday 17^th.

In windy conditions Mona Vale defeated Long Reef 6 ½ to 1 and were the winners of the 2025 NPICC trophy.

Hudson Shield

Congratulations Peter O'Reilly and Richard Spence who will play off for the Shield on Saturday 22^nd

Long Reef Medal and Salver Saturday 5^th April

Entries are now open for the Long Reef Medal and Salver. The registration sheet is accessible from our Miclub timesheet with payment of $30 required with booking. Entries close Friday 29th March at 5pm.

The Mick Snell Cup

The Mick Snell Cup is a knockout competition, with matches determined through an automatic draw.

Registration is available online via MiClub, and all entries must be submitted before the published closing date, as no late entries will be accepted. Once the draw is posted, it is considered final.

The Mick Snell Cup is a handicap matchplay event, players will compete using their GA Daily Handicap applicable on the day of play.

Matches must be played by the designated dates unless special circumstances arise, in which case the Golf Committee will determine any exceptions.

Handicap strokes are awarded based on the difference between players' daily handicaps. If there is a difference greater than 18 strokes, the higher handicapped player will receive two strokes per hole where applicable, using the match index on the scorecard to determine stroke allocation.

When men and women compete against each other, and the par for a hole differs, the outcome on those holes, specifically the 4th and 16th, is determined by the net score in relation to par. Women will play from the red markers, while men will play from the blue.

Play by dates:

Round 1 : 9^th April - 23^rd May
Round 2 : 24^th May - 4^th July
Round 3 : 5^th July - 1^st August
Semi Final : 2^nd August - 29^th August
Final : 30^th August - 19^th September

Results

Wednesday 5^th March - Single Stableford and 4BBB with a field of 213.

The winner and score of the day went to Scott Macqueen with 45 points.

Full Results

Saturday 9^th March - Single Stableford & 4BBB with a field of 203.

The winner with the score of the day went to Malcolm Weir with 41 points.

Full Results

Wednesday 12^th March - Greenkeepers Revenge 4 Ball Ambrose with a field of 189.

The team with the best scratch and Nett score was Scott Irwin, David Patison, Darren Bradstreet and Simon Couch with a Scratch score of 60 and a Nett score of 54.625.

Full Results

Saturday 15^th March - 5 Club Medley Par & 4BBB with a field of 188.

The winner and score of the day went to Tony Johnson with a score of +5.

Full Results

Rob Cordaiy | Captain

Women's Grade

On 7 March 2025 we played Bayview at Wakehurst. The team of Alyssa Starc, Emma Thurlow, Kate Shanks, Kathy Waters and Nat Driver went down narrowly 3 and 2.On 14 March 2025, the team of Alyssa Starc, Emma Thurlow, Kate Shanks, Peta Bird and Kathy Waters had a draw against Wakehurst at Pennant Hills. Our last game is on 21 March 2025 at NSW against Killara. The team will be Alyssa Starc, Emma Thurlow, Peta Bird, Vanessa Murphy and Sally Hill. The team is looking forward to playing the new layout at NSW.

Pennants Begins

With the Grade competition coming to an end, the first of our Northern District pennant matches begins with Silver Salver Pennants commencing on 4 April 2025.We have a strong squad for the Silver Salver. I will be the Convenor of the team and Sally Hill the playing captain.

McNicol Trophy

The first round of the McNicol Trophy commences on 27 March 2025. The McNicol Trophy is a Par event with the winner being the player with the best 4 of 6 rounds. If you want to play, please put your name down on the sheet in the locker room in your division as Par events are played in mixed divisions. If you can't get to the club to put your name down, please call me and I will make sure you are in the draw.

Long Reef Salver

The Long Reef Salver, a Golf NSW Jean Derrin event will be held on 5 April 2025.The handicap limit for women is GA 16.1. The registration sheet is open. To register for the Long Reef Salver, please log on to the Member portal > bookings > Sat 5^th April > Registration sheet. Payment of $30 will be required upon booking with lunch also included.

Long Reef Plate

The Long Reef Plate is a stableford event and open to women on a GA of 16.2 or above. The event will be played on Thursday 3 April 2025 in 2 divisions.

Division 1 GA 16.2 to 27.2 (19 to 30 daily handicap)

Division 2 is GA 27.3 to 54.0 (31 to a maximum 45 daily handicap).

Members on a GA of 16.1 and below will have a separate stableford event on the day. Please enter as normal on the timesheet in your division.

The Goodwill Plate

The Women's Goodwill Plate is a special annual competition to raise funds for donation to a Charity recommended by the Board of Golf NSW. In 2025 the charity will be determined by the Golf NSW Golf Committee (TBC). The Competition is an 18-hole stroke handicap event for mid-week players who have paid their Golf NSW opt in fees.

The Goodwill Plate was played on 6 March 2025 in conjunction with the GNSW Medal round. The winner is the best nett score of the day which was Toni Wilson with a 68 nett. Congratulations Toni!

Results:

On Sunday 2 March Alyssa Starc (4) came fifth overall with 37 points.

On Tuesday 4 March the winner was Sam Sparke (21) with 40 points, Jodie Mcpherson (31) came third with 38 points and Chris Perry (35) came sixth with 36 points. The 4BBB was won by Chris perry and Leanne Caristo with 47 points from Grace Ping and Jodie Mcpherson on 44 points. The 9-hole competition was won by Kerry McCallum (37) with 19 points from Mary Locke (43) on 16 points.

Thursday 6 March Monthly Medals Division 1 was won by Corinne Crawford (21) with a 70 nett from Wendy Millson (17) with 72 nett and Prue Bardsley (20) with 73 nett. Alyssa Starc (4) won the gross with 83. Division 2 was won by Jodie Mcpherson (31) with 72 nett from Wendy Hague (27) with 73 nett from Carol Sherlock (27) with 74 nett. Carol Sherlock won the gross with 101. Division 3 was won by Toni Wilson (37) with 68 nett from Julie O'Connell (38) with 71 nett from Chris Perry (34) with 73 nett. Toni Wilson won the gross with 105. The 9-hole competition was won by Jeanette Nell (24) with 17 points from Ann Henderson (36) with 15 points. The gold tee stableford was won by Karen Dickson (36) with 36 points.

Thursday 13 March was Green Keepers Revenge Day. A 4 Ball Ambrose was played with the winners being Diana Pinnuck, Rowena Robinson, Elizabeth Wilkins and Emma Roborgh with a 62 nett from Emma Thurlow, Corinne Crawford, Rachael Loomes and Vanessa Donlan with a 62.125 nett and third was Sally Hill, Maria Rowland, Marianne Rudd and Prue Bardsley with a 62.375 nett.

Up Coming Fixtures:

20 March - Charity Day - 4BBB Irish Stableford team event
27 March - Mixed divisions Par round and the first round of the McNicol Trophy
3 April - Long Reef Plate 2 divisions
5 April - Long Reef Salver
10 April - GNSW Medal round 3
12 April - GNSW Weekend Medal round 2
17 April - GNSW Bowl 4BBB Stableford Weekday and 26 April GNSW Bowl 4BBB weekend players
24 April - second Par round Mixed Divisions

Sue Kruse PSM | Women's Captain

As of the 18^th March, the course has received 223.8mm rainfall so far this year compared to 246.6mm the same time last year. In the last fortnight 35mm of rain has fallen on the Course. The dams are at 90% capacity.

On Monday the 10^th of March we successfully completed our Autumn Renovation on our greens, using 10mm solid Tynes at a depth of 100mm. This was followed up by topdressing with sand. Once the sand had dried, we brushed them in using our specialised brooms, ensuring even distribution, and then applied 6 minutes of irrigation to help the sand to settle.

Tuesday, we had consistent drizzle and rain throughout the day, which left some residual sand on the greens. Due to the bad conditions, further brushing was not possible at that stage.

On Wednesday afternoon we were able to fully brush in the remaining sand left on the greens. The greens brushed in exceptionally well, by Friday the greens received their first mow at 5mm, followed by rolling them to enhance the smoothness.

On Monday the 17th we managed to mow our greens at their normal height of 3.5mm. Overall, the greens have come through the renovations in great condition, and I expect them to continue improving in coming weeks.

1A green update, the green is progressing well, we have carried out some more reseeding at the front and done some plugging to the sides to encourage more growth, it's now receiving regular mowing at a height of 5mm. We also installed extra drainage for better protection in wet periods.

The trial plot on the 16th fairway is progressing well. It has now received its first mow and a light topdressing, and the results so far have been very promising. I will continue to monitor its process and assess how it responds over the coming weeks. The trial will provide valuable insights into improving turf conditions moving forward.

Kurt Schulenburg | Course Superintendent

Weekly Tee Swap with Cromer - Commencing April 6th

We are always looking for ways to enhance Member benefits at Long Reef. Following the success of our tee swap with Pennant Hills, we are excited to announce a new weekly tee swap with Cromer Golf Club.

Commencing Sunday 6th April, this opportunity will be available to 6 & 7 day Members only with one tee time allocated each week.

Time sheets will open 7 days in advance at 5pm for Long Reef Members through our MiClub portal.

Bookings will close the Thursday before and any remaining spots will be given back to Cromer Members.

No changes can be made once the bookings close, if a change is required, please email golfshop@lrgc.com.au for assistance.

Substitutions will NOT be allowed. Players cannot swap or replace names on the day.

Tee time will be 12pm on Sundays. $15 competition fee payable on the day. Carts available for $40 (Members rate).

Dress regulations apply - all shirts tucked in & no thongs or sandals permitted in the Clubhouse.

We hope you take advantage of this opportunity at Cromer!

Jenny Schulenburg | Director of Golf

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Mark Hansen. Mark passed away this morning after a lengthy battle with cancer. He joined the Club in 1993 and was regular Wednesday player. Mark also served as Board Member for 2 years. He was a well -loved Member who will be missed.

He fought very hard to the end and appreciated the extra time that he spent with his family over the last few years.

We extend our deepest sympathy and thoughts to his family during this difficult time.

At this time, we do not know of the funeral arrangements but will pass onto Members once we are aware of the details.

Stephen Twigg | Welfare Coordinator

Question:

Arthur was playing in a stroke round. On the 6^th hole he hit his second shot left . He thought himself lucky not to have gone into the penalty area just short of the green. When he reached his ball he found it clear of the penalty area but he had interference from the red stake marking the penalty area . Acting quickly he managed to pull the stake out of the ground without damaging the stake.

Jim another member of the group said he was not permitted to remove the stake which is an immovable obstruction. Jim told him to replace the stake and take relief from the immovable obstruction.

Arthur took his advice and played his ball onto the green.

Which applies?

A) Arthur gets the general penalty of 2 strokes for altering the conditions of his stroke

B) Arthur gets a penalty of one stroke

C) Arthur gets no penalty for his actions.

Long Reef Golf Club is hosting the US Masters

Best 2 of 4 Stableford - Single Stableford
Monday 14 April 2025
9:00am shotgun start
Tickets are $70 per person
Includes Breakfast, Golf & Lunch
Bookings are made via the timesheet and now open

Join Us! Our 2025 Dine In Dates:

Thursday 10 April - waitlist only
Thursday 8 & 29 May

Our Dine In evenings offer our Members the chance to enjoy a seasonally inspired menu overlooking Fisherman's Beach and are the perfect opportunity to get a group of friends and family together for an evening of good food and good company at your Club!

We offer an elevated dining experience for our Members to experience. with table service, a set three course menu, wine pairing suggestions and with the same familiar faces you see in the bar and café.

Golf Members Dine In Voucher Redeemable
(Buy-One-Get-One-Free)

Bookings via Clubhouse Reception (02) 9971 8113 or email: office@lrgc.com.au

Women's Committees

Women became members of Long Reef Golf Club at the very first opportunity, at the first General Meeting in May 1921. Until 1996 they were called Associate members before the changes, when equality of membership was approved, leading to all women playing full and equal fees after that. The contributions made to the club over 124 years by the committees cannot be estimated in pounds or dollars.

Through their own elected committee they have developed a programme of golf, and as Associate members were also in charge of membership, handicapping and bank accounts. They celebrated the gifted players amongst them, and completed their commitments to the LGU, (to become)WGNSW and GNSW. They act as fund-raising committees and at times in the past became the "housewives' of the Clubhouse.

The Women's committees' duties may have changed following the introduction of computers, but the present committee remains as busy and dedicated as ever honouring the traditions, supporting members and promoting an enthusiastic club spirit.

What's more, they took photos along the way! Many records were lost in the 1950 floods but it is possible to look in the remaining 12 large albums, kept in the locker room to see our history in pictures. Recently over three issues of the newsletter the basic history of the Club's Committee/Board was described.

The photos below show just a few of the faces of the female committee members over the years always there working alongside the Club Committee.