The 6th fairway bunker that has been used as a dumping area for excess spoil over the past 12 months is now finished. The area has been shaped to include low lying rolling undulations and top dressed with the turf chaff taken from the old 4th green surrounds. Once grown in, the fairway on 6 will be reshaped to include some of this area. 

Mitch & Steve made a strong start to the second round, winning the first four holes. Ian and Tony won a couple back but a birdie on the 9th had Mitch & Steve 3up going into the back 9 and when they were 4up with only 6 holes remaining, the finish line was in sight. However, momentum can shift quickly in Matchplay and even quicker in Foursomes and in winning 3 out of the next 4 holes, Tony & Ian had cut the lead to 1up with 2 to play. Tony hit his side's second shot over the back of the 17th green leaving Ian with a very tricky shot while Steve's approach spun off the front right of the green. Ian got their ball to the edge of the green but that still left a tricky putt to even get down in two. Seeing this, Mitch went for the safe option and used his putter...and promptly holed it from off the green for a birdie three and to win the Championship 2&1. Well done to Browny & Tony on making the final but congratulations to Mitch and Steve who's win puts a new pairing on the Foursomes Champions' board.

The Bronze IV Shield Pennant team played Roseville at Elanora on Friday 14 July, and the team of Michelle Ison (FC), Nan Crump, Tanya Tate, Sue Dewell, Sue Rossi, won 3/2. Corinne Crawford, Nan Crump, Sue Dewell (FC), Sue Rossi, Karen Pethybridge played Cromer at Bayview on Friday 21 July, and despite some hard fought matches they unfortunately went down 3.5 - 1.5.

Good luck to the Bronze VI team who are playing Elanora at Roseville on 28 July. The team is: Michelle Ison, Tanya Tate, Nan Crump, Amanda Savage, Sue Rossi and reserve is Sue Dewell.

Well done to the winners of the first round of the Women's Captains Trophy Division 1.   Vanessa Murphy 2 &1 from Michelle Milsted, Rosemary West 4 & 2 from Gay McCorby 3 & 2, Sue Kruse 3 &2 from Wendy Millson and Prue Bardsley 3 & 1 from Robyn Lyon.  Good luck to the following players who are playing in the 2nd round of handicap matchplay in the Women's Captains Trophy.

Division 1 - Vanessa Murphy v Rosemary West and Sue Kruse v Prue Bardsley.

Well done to the winners of the first round of the Women's Captains Trophy Division 2. Tracey Cantwell 2 & 1 from Sonya Cordaiy, Lorraine Stafford 1 up from Lynne Parsons, Nan Crump 4 & 3 from Karen Pethybridge and Linda Sinclair 1 up from Jill Hensman. Good luck to the following players who are playing in the 2nd round of handicap matchplay in the Women's Captains Trophy.

Division 2 - Tracey Cantwell v Lorraine Stafford, and Nan Crump v Linda Sinclair.

Thursday 20^th July saw the final Stroke - Club and GNSW weekday medal round played. This was also the qualifying for the Women's Captain Trophy. Congratulations to:

Division 1 winner Vanessa Murphy (21) nett 76 C/B from Jen Jansson (13).

Division 2 was won by Mandy Biffin (34) nett 77 C/B from Julie Campbell

Division 3 was won Sonia Cordaiy with a fantastic nett 65, 2nd Kerry McCallum (42) nett 74.

Gold tee winner was Jeanette Nell (24) with a great score of 38 pts, runner up Trish Timms (45) 37 pts.

9 holes was won by Chris Bush (45) 19 pts, runner up Maryanne Yeldham (45) 17 pts.

On Saturday 22 July Jenni Brown (16) wone with 30 pts.

Over the last two weeks we have seen some great scoring: 9 holes - Judy Hore (40) 21 pts, Ann Henderson (39) 20 pts, Kerry McCallum (41) 19 pts and Mary Payne (36) 20 pts.

18 holes - Gay McCorby (29) 41 pts, Dale Ronald (30) 39 pts, Danielle Seisun (29) 38 pts, Karen Smith (15) 37 pts, Debbie Hankey (28) 37 pts, Robyn Lyon (26) 37 pts, Tracey Cantwell (32) 37 pts.

We welcome new Members Karen Allen, Fiona McKnight and Elizabeth O'Brien and we look forward to seeing you out on the course.

Up Coming Fixtures and dates for the diary
Thursday 10 August - Par round, Remembrance Trophies, Scherrie Hughes Plate (18 holes), Forget me Not (9 holes). For 18 holes please add your name on the sheet in the locker room. For 9 holes please book as per normal. 

Thursday 17 August, Visitors Day. To be eligible for a prize you must have at least one visitor. Please enter your names on the entry sheet which is up in the locker room.

Thursday 31 August and Saturday 2 September - GNSW 2 ball Ambrose. The best score or two best scores (depending on how many pairs play) from weekday and weekend will go onto the regional final. The conditions of play will be up in the locker room shortly. Please book in the normal way. 

Women's Premierships and Championship dates - Weekend Premiership qualifying dates, 6 and 7 day members - Sunday 17 and Sunday 24 September. Match Play dates - Sunday 8 October, Sunday 15 October and Sunday 22 October.

Weekday Premiership qualifying dates 5,6, and 7 members - Tuesday 10 October and Thursday 12 October. Match Play dates Tuesday 17 October, Thursday 19 October, and Thursday 26 October.

Championship play off Sunday 29 October. 

Wendy Thomas | Women's Captain

Come down and watch our Aussie Women's Team take on Canada in a thrilling match!

LRGC Café will be open from 6pm - 8pm
Offering selected items for dinner.

$15 cocktail special on the night 'Matilda Melon'

To help us anticipate numbers please RSVP to reception on (02) 9971 8113 or email office@lrgc.com.au

Tell us about yourself
I have been married for 27 years and have two incredible daughters; one 22 and the other 18.  Our eldest is studying interior architecture and design and our youngest is studying nursing.

My work history covers roles in administration in an employment agency, advertising and event management, I can honestly say there has never been a dull moment and I wouldn't have it any other way.

I live the dream of living and working on the Northern Beaches. 

What is your background?
My heritage is half Australian and half Italian. My father is Italian and came out to Australia as a 16 year old immigrant with his Mother (who was a widow) and his 6 brothers and sisters. Toni is my abbreviated name, I was named after my Italian Grandmother Antonina - now shorten to Toni for ease!

How long have you worked at LRGC?
I have worked at Long Reef Golf Club for 12+ years.  I originally applied to a tiny add in the Manly Daily placed by the previous catering company (Flare Catering) for a 2 day per week administration role and was asked to stay on when Long Reef Golf Club took over the catering in late 2014                     

What do you do on your day off/spare time?
Besides washing, cooking and cleaning for a busy family, I enjoy going to the gym and on my days off and will often be in Manly either at the beach or walking our dog.

Which is correct?

A) Gerry acted correctly. His second ball from the black markers was in play. His score with his ball in play is one.

B) Gerry's first ball from the blue markers is in play without penalty and must be played as it lies. His second ball played from the black markers was played from a wrong place. He gets the general penalty for the first hole, so loses the hole.

C) Algy could now cancel Gerry's first stroke.

The funeral service will be held on Friday 28 July at 2.15pm in the North Chapel at the Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens, 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde.

Neil Lucey is now back home and we wish him the best in his recovery after having both knees replaced.

Peter Frith had one of his knees replaced yesterday. Hope the rehab goes well.

Lindsay Bates is recovering well from his accident and is planning a return to golf in early September.

This week I will be going to the funeral of a very close friend (not a Member of the Club) who committed suicide last week. He was financially secure, had a successful business, a loving wife and family, very laid back, ran a charity and had so many friends. We had only been discussing going out to dinner the week before and when Popi received the phone call, we thought they were confirming a date. We could not believe the news that he had taken his own life.

Actually, still can't believe it and probably never will. He had been suffering from depression but only the family knew. I keep wondering what I could have done to help - the one thing I came back to is that I never asked if he was OK, I always presumed he was.

The only answer I can find is better communication. Having the open and often hard conversations is probably something we don't often do enough, but something we should try to do more often. When we know someone is doing it tough, ask them if they are OK, be there for them, or if you think they are OK just check in anyway.

If you are going through tough times talk to some-one - tell them you are NOT OK.

I don't understand why someone makes that final decision to take their life but I hope that someone might read this article and phone a friend or Lifeline (131 114) instead.

I wish I had spoken to my friend that day.

On the 5^th April 2024 we will be holding a charity golf day at the Club for Gotcha for Life. This is the Club's opportunity to make a difference. Please keep the day free.

Stephen Twigg | Welfare Coordinator

Prizes - donations
Today, prize monies appear like magic in our accounts. It is efficient and convenient but computers are not so good at smiling, shaking hands and looking you in the eye! This started in 2017 but for decades there was a very different process.

The Club has always had great support from volunteers especially where donated trophies are concerned. With every new beginning and change of direction at the Club, like 1939 when the Club became a registered business or in 1946 when the course was repaired and re-opened fully after the war a list of volunteers would appear in the Minutes. Their intention was to create a new event or have a silver trophy for an established one.

It wasn't just the committee men or women who played their part. Everyone was invited to donate "things" to become trophies for weekly events. Although the men's and women's competitions were run separately and from different incomes and bank accounts the system was similar.

At the AGMs a list on a clipboard would be passed around and those in attendance indicated if they would donate an object as a trophy for weekly events. This could be for the Men's Wednesday or Saturday competition or both and Thursdays for the Associates (Women) across the three divisions. The men would include the donor's name across the top of the timesheet and it would appear in their programme book. On that day or near to it the donor would be invited to play golf with the Captain or President and be at the Presentation.

E. L. Armitage, F.C. Burke, and Des Lofthouse.

An item in the front of the book under the heading Trophies says...

"The Committee expresses appreciation of the generosity of those members who have so kindly donated Trophies for the season. It is desirable particularly as a matter of courtesy to the donors of Trophies, that the winners of  Competitions are in attendance at the Club at the time of presentation of Trophies."

Presentations were quite formal events. The Club President and Captain would be wearing their club blazers. 

The prizes were mostly household items. Archive committee members Les Browne, Ross Lanes and Mick Snell remember serving plates, glasses, mugs, kitchen appliances, clock radios, wine and golf items. For a time, the thing of choice was equal to a set monetary value and the men's donor could bill the club. The women did not get compensated. Over the years the special golf game playing with the executives was scrapped and fewer and fewer members were donating, and perhaps the regular winners had enough collectables. So the comp fees were increased to account for a prize voucher to be provided by the club instead and handed to the winners. 

The women continued the volunteer system until 1997 with a committee member being responsible for trophies, reminding and confirming. The men had gone over to handing out Club vouchers a few years earlier. Every female winner would also be given a Prize card, which showed the date of the event, the trophy donor and the winner. (See two examples of Sue Hardy's cards below.)

All of this sharing, giving, and saying thank you added to the sense of club spirit. At Presentations, winners names came as a surprise to the majority. For the women it was a great way to learn names and share the achievement of  a handicap break for the day. In so many ways what was a time of special communication between members has been taken over by computers and they have no personal charm at all! The attendance at the men's presentations changed dramatically with the introduction of the breathalyser in the early 80s. The availability of more golf on other days of the week has also changed the number of players that come in or stay for a presentation on comp days. In spite of all the changes the women's committee in particular continue to run a Presentation which is full of praise, acknowledgement and information. The winners get a chance to speak and say how they did it!

Every gesture of help a volunteer made, (or makes) lessened the financial burden on the club and the workload of both committees and the then limited number of paid staff.

Sources - Archive material, Rae Milsted and Archive Committee and Life Members Les Browne, Mick Snell and Ross Lanes

Sandra Mellowes | Archives

Answer:  B is correct. 

Rule 6.1b(1) applies:

Algy, the opponent, could have cancelled Gerry's first stroke but that must be done promptly before either player plays another stroke. Gerry and Algy should walk to the second teeing area.