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Reef Breezes | Wednesday 20 September 2023

Dear Kimberley,

2023 Election of the Board of Directors

Nominations for the 2023 Election of the Board of Directors open today Wednesday 20 September at 5pm. Nominations will be open until 5pm on Wednesday 4 October 2023.

The Board will consist of the positions of President, Vice-President, Captain, Vice-Captain, Treasurer, and up to 4 Directors.

Nomination forms and a copy of the Board Charter can be obtained from the General Manager by emailing ben@lrgc.com.au

Bunker Master Plan Update

The past fortnight has seen commencement and completion of the 7th hole which included the removal of the three greenside bunkers and construction of two new bunkers with some interesting run offs and undulations.

Whilst it was only a minor set back in the scheme of the project, the three greenside bunkers on the 14th hole required the klingstone base to be relayed due to water damage during the klingstone application.

The new turf around the 7th and 14th bunkers has undergone its first trim, we should see these areas in play soon.

Construction efforts have now shifted to the 10th hole, where bunkers the three existing bunkers have been flattened and two new greenside bunkers are being constructed.

We recently acquired three loads of sand, which will be distributed between the 7th and 14th bunkers in the coming week.

We appreciate your ongoing support as we work towards the completion of our Bunker Masterplan.

From your Captain

4B Knockout

Having played together in the qualifying round, Colm Galloway and Russell Young came up against Jimmy Knox and Jane Hagan in the final a couple of weeks ago and this time, Matchplay turned the tables with Colm and Russell winning 2&1. As the scoreline suggests there wasn't a lot in it but crucial long putts by Russell on the 14th and again on the 17th saw them sneak home.

Handiskins

We have now played all 5 rounds of Handiskins. Congratulations to Phil Moss who is our 5th round winner with a score of 45 points!

Our 4 finalists playing skins for $1200 on Saturday 30th September are:

Dragan Mitrovic
Michael Cooper
Paul Bowler
Jimmy Little

You can view the leaderboard HERE.

Congratulations to all who supported the event, we look forward to hosting it again next year!

Personal bests

The last couple of weeks has seen a few Members record their lowest rounds to date.

On Wednesday 6th September, B Grade winner Anthony Papandrea shot 76 off the stick for 45 Stableford points. That gross score was matched by Brandon Starc in winning A Grade on Wednesday 13th September and beat his previous best score by two shots.

Neither Anthony nor Brandon won Score of the Day because two other Members also had personal bests on those same days. James Taylor had 46 points in winning on Wednesday 6th and had his handicap cut by four shots as a result while Jeff Seed broke 80 off the stick for the first time in winning on Wednesday 13th.

Tim Cruickshank shot 1 under to win Scratch and A Grade on Wednesday 6th and then went three better the following Wednesday to record his best ever round in again winning Scratch. Like all golfers, he'll talk about the bogey, bogey finish and what could have been as opposed to focusing on his fantastic achievement.

Well done to all on their best rounds ever...so far!!

Other winners

Anthony Papandrea may have lost out to James Taylor for Score of the Day on Wednesday 6th but he got revenge when he teamed up with Michael Maras to beat James and Alan Shuttleworth on a countback for the 4BBB!

Colin Thomas and Jim Wilcock have had a couple of good weeks in C Grade with Jim finishing runner-up on Wednesday 6th with 41 points and backed that up with 40 points on Saturday 9th, beating Colin for the runner-up spot after a countback. Not to be denied, Colin had 39 points on Wednesday 13th and took out C Grade after a three way countback.

Jack Sloman won C Grade and Score of the Day on Saturday 9th with 44 points while Tristan King won A Grade and Scratch with 41. Daniel Muncke took out B Grade with 36 points and Nat Driver won the Women's comp with 38 points.

Tom Sullivan, Scott Dawson, James Ellis and Ben Grozier combined to win the Irish Team Stableford event with 92 points, after a countback.

Brandon Starc and Andy O'Brien teamed up to win the 4BBB with 49 points on Wednesday 13th beating Trevor Clayton and John Williams on a countback.

Congratulations also to Phil O'Regan who had 43 points in winning on Sunday 10th and to Tony Johnson who won on Monday 11th with 41 points.

And an overseas winner

Congratulations to Cian Hughes, who took his recent, fine Australian form back to his college in the US and won the first event of the season. Cian shot rounds of 70,68 and 70 to finish 8 under overall and win the event by three shots.

Good luck to everybody trying to qualify in the Club Championship and Grade Cups.

Enjoy your golf!

Doug Campbell | Captain

From your Women's Committee

Charity Day Thursday 14^th September

Last Thursday 14th September the Women hosted their annual September Charity Day in aid of The Burdekin Association. Pleased to report that $24,000 was raised for this worthy Charity. The day started with a round of golf. Thanks to the "Loomesmobile", driven by Rachael Loomes (Drink cart) that kept all the players hydrated and a special thanks to Ben and Jerry's for the complimentary ice cream. This was followed by a High Tea while auctions took place. A huge thanks to Long Reef Golf Club and its staff for their contributions plus a special thanks to Sue Blanche who spent many hours preparing for this event. To all the sponsors and people who donated prizes a huge thank you. To the raffle sellers, Dani Seisun, Carolyn Maras, Wendy Millson, and to the gift wrappers, Maryanne Yeldham, Lisa Jenkins, Jo Bellemore a massive thank you for your contribution. A big thank you must go to our auctioneer. The auction wouldn't be as successful and entertaining if it wasn't led by Karen Smith, thank you very much. Lastly to all who bought tickets both men and women and all who contributed on the day, many thanks.

Gilda Severino | Women's President

The winners for the Texas Scramble on Thursday 14^th September were Helen Ayres, Val Wilson, Debbie Hankey and Toni Wilson total 114 C/B, 2^nd Sara Backes, Janine Banks, 114, 3^rd Michelle Milsted, Jacqui Kesby, Sam Sparke and Julia Mahn 111.

NTP winners, 2^nd hole div 1 Sam Sparke, div 2 Lyn Ashton. 13^th hole, div 1 Ali Gattas, div 2 Lisaa Mackenzie. LD 17^th Div 1 Alyssa Starc, and div 2 Lisa Jenkins.

Texas Scramble Winners

L-R: Val Wilson, Toni Wilson, Debbie Hankey (Helen Ayres missing)

Texas Scramble 2nd

L-R: Louise Cox, Fiona McDonald, (Sara Backes and Janine Banks missing)

Texas Scramble 3rd

L-R: Julia Mahn, Sam Sparke, Michelle Milsted, and Jacqui Kesby

On Tuesday 12^th September Michelle Milsted hit the perfect shot with a 5 wood on the 2^nd hole, Congratulations Michelle on your hole-in-one.

Michelle Milsted on the green after her hole-in-one.

A delighted Michelle ringing the bell,

Thank you to Wendy Millson for organising the Rookies Ambrose on Tuesday 19^th September. Congratulations to Coralie Johnson, Sue Kruse, Fran Taylor and Di Pinnuck who won the day. Di also won the NTP on 2nd and Carol Sherlock won longest Drive on 8^th.

Thank you to Karen Smith, Rachel Loomes, Helenka O'Connell, Libby Cleary, Sue Kruse, Fran Taylor, Prue Bardsley and Dana Garner for playing with the Rookies.

Results

Tuesday 12^th September div 1 was won by Jenni Brown (16) 43 pts, 2^nd, Mary-Jane Sanderson (14) 41pts. Div 2 was won by Julia Mahn 39 pts, 2^nd Sue Smiles (24) 38pts, 3^rd division Sue Rossi (38) 36 pts C/B from Julie Campbell (34). Gold tee winner was May Yeng (41) 38 pts, 2^nd Libby Cleary (44) 37 pts. 9 holes was won by Susan Scott (45) 16pts, 2^nd Mel Bradstreet (37) 15 C/B.

Thursday 14^th September was the last par round for the year, the scores going towards to the McNicol trophy. It was a high scoring day and to win a ball you had to have a score of square or more. The winner in div 1 was Wendy Thomas (22) + 4, 2^nd Wendy Millson (19) +2 C/B. Div 2 was won with a great score of +6 was Julia Mahn (33), 2^nd was Liz Moreton (33) +4, 3^rd Pam Burke (24) +3 C/B. Div 3 was won by Helen Cregan (38) +4, 2^nd Shelia Dickson (38) +2. Gold tee was won by Lisa Jenkins (42) with a great score +5, 2^nd Petrina Rousel (44) +3. 9 holes was won Ann Henderson (37) +2, 2^nd Jan Press (43) +1.

Saturday 9^th September was won by Nat Driver (15) 38 pts and Saturday 16^th September was won by Vanessa Murphy (19) 38 pts.

Sunday 10^th September was won by Clare John (29) 41 pts, 2^nd Karen Smith (17) 40pts. Sunday 17^th September was won by Karen Allen (29) 41 pts, 2^nd Michelle Ackerman (27) 39 pts.

Upcoming Fixtures

Women's Premierships and Championship dates

Due to lack of numbers, the Women's Weekend Premiership will not be run in 2023 and Thursday 26^th October will be the final for the championships in all grades.

The Premiership qualifying dates for 5,6, and 7 day members are Tuesday 10^th October and Thursday 12^th October. Match Play dates are Tuesday 17^th October, Thursday 19^th October, and the final on Thursday 26^th October.

For those players who want to pay their entry fee of $30 upfront, entries open 6 days prior to the 1^st round of stroke play. This entry fee is for both qualifying rounds. You will only be required to book once, as your booking for the 1^st round will be cloned for the 2^nd round.

For those players who want to pay their entry fee prior to teeing off in the 1^st qualifying round entries open 5 days prior. The entry fee is $30 for both qualifying rounds and must be paid at the Pro shop prior to teeing off in the 1^st round. You will however, be required to book for both qualifying rounds, as your time will not be cloned.

The Conditions of play are on the locker room wall and also on the Long Reef Club website.

Wendy Thomas | Women's Captain

Meet the Team

Justin Michael | 3IC Greenkeeper

Tell us about yourself?

I grew up in Queensland and moved to the Northern Beaches of NSW when I was 11 years old and haven't moved since. I'm a proud father of two young girls and love living here in Long Reef.

What do you like to do on your days off?

I like to spend as much time as I can on my days off with my daughters, I like to go running and enjoy going out with mates.

How long have you worked in LRGC?

I started working at Long Reef in 2009 as an apprentice, about 5 years later I was offered the opportunity to move up and take the 3^rd in charge position. I have always enjoyed working at Long Reef, it's hands down the best job I've had to date.

Max Milner | Front of House

Tell us about yourself?

I grew up in the Collaroy/Long Reef area, pretty much living in and around the ocean. For as long as I can remember I have loved the coastline that we live on, spending my time surfing.

I have played representative baseball for about 15 years now, competing at state, national, and international levels. I have been fortunate enough to represent Manly, Sydney, NSW, and Australia while travelling to Europe and the US to compete. After I graduated high school, I was offered a scholarship to play baseball at College in Arizona where I studied and played for a year. Since then, I have come home for a change in direction.

I plan on studying Landscape Architecture at University next year in hopes of becoming part of an architectural firm where I can help design landscape spaces that are environmentally conscious and help degrading areas.

What do you like to do on your days off?

I like to keep myself occupied with surfing and travelling, it makes me the happiest. Surfing allows me to be free from strict training schedules and enjoy the environment which we have where I can express myself through my surf. Recently I have travelled back to Indonesia to surf and want to travel to more areas around the world to find waves and experience different cultures. It's a passion of mine that keeps me going.

How long have you worked in LRGC?

I started working at LRGC in 2021 - my final year of high school. Nine months later, I concluded work when I left for college in the US. I started back at the Golf Club in June of 2023 and I'm grateful that everyone has been so welcoming.

From the Friday Club

Rules with George | Question

Question: Albert and Brendon were playing a match. On the first hole Albert had the honour. In starting the hole Albert mistakenly played his first stroke from outside the teeing area(such as from the wrong set of tee markers) Brendon did not cancel his stroke as he was entitled to do.

Albert's ball went out of bounds. Since the stroke was not cancelled and the ball is out of bounds, Albert must take stroke and distance relief, by playing another stroke. Albert went to the correct teeing area , placed his ball on a tee and played his stroke.

Which is correct?

A) Albert acted correctly

B) Albert did not act correctly.

Member Event | 8 & Steak Thursday 5 October

Timesheet to open this Thursday 21^st September @ 5:00pm

$60 for Golf & Dinner | Golf: 4pm shotgun start Holes 1 - 8

Payment to be made through the timesheet, make your booking as normal and follow the prompts to make payment.

If you are booking a guest to play golf please ensure you have their Golflink number ready and available to book them in as your guest.

$50 Dinner only (call Reception on (02) 9971 8113 to book additional guests)

From the Pro Shop | Selected shirts now 50% off

Srixon All Weather Gloves Now 2 for $30

Callaway Package Sets Were $1699 Now $1499

From the Archives | Club Champions

Women's Club Champions Part 2

Here we look at the most recent 5 Champions that make up the list of the 11 winners since 2000.

Of all our Champions Jenni Brown has probably won the most trophies. Originally a country girl (Boggabri) Jenni came to us via Balgowlah and Wakehurst G.C. and joined Long Reef in 1995. She won the crown in 2010 and has been runner-up on 2 other occasions. Jenni has 6 Foursomes titles to her credit along with 3 more runner-up finishes. With a variety of partners she has won 10 Mixed Foursomes Championships and has been a permanent fixture in our Grade team, participating in 3 winning teams.

Jenni Brown 2008

Catherine Gould 2013, 16, 17

Alyssa Starc 2019

A 3 time winner Catherine Reynolds (Gould) joined the Club in 1983 as a 14 year old after receiving a scholarship to Pittwater House. That was after 5 years of junior golf with the Jack Newton Juniors and Merewether G.C. She considered a Professional Golf career but after doing work experience in the Pro Shop decided against it. Catherine won her titles in 2013, 2016 and 2017. Always in the Grade team when time permitted she was involved in 2 wins in 2015 and 2017. She also won the Foursomes title 6 times and served as Vice President of the Club in 2017/18. Catherine remains a club member and now lives in Coffs Harbour.

Club Champion Alyssa Starc (Healy), "Midge" as she is known, is one of the most recognizable faces of Women's Cricket in the world and is a Test and multiple World Cup winner. She joined Long Reef in 2016 and it quickly became obvious that she was also a talented golfer. Alyssa won the Championship in 2019 and has represented the Club in the Grade team. Her availability to play golf is entirely dependent on her cricket schedule but it will be very interesting to see how good she can get when she eventually retires from cricket.

Emma Thurlow was our next Champion winning in 2020. Emma joined Killara G.C. in 1996 as a cadet and played there for many years. After living overseas for a time she returned to Australia and started a family. Emma joined the Club in 2017. Her husband Andrew is also a member and keen golfer and they share parenting responsibilities and work commitments to fit their golf in whenever possible. She is a regular in the Grade team, captaining the team to victory in 2023.

Our most recent Champion is Josie Garrett. Josie has won the trophy for the last 2 years (2021 and 2022). In 2021 she was fifteen years of age and in winning she finished Jess Kliman's 22 year run as our youngest ever Champion. Josie started her golf as a Cadet at Cromer and then played for a short while at Manly before joining Long Reef. She attends Oxford Falls Grammar School where she is in Year 12 and is also School Captain. Hopefully she will stay with us for years to come as she will most certainly win more titles and play Grade.

Emma Thurlow 2020

Josie Garrett 2021, 22

As you can see it seems that the women find a home at Long Reef easily, most of them staying for many years. Could this mean that the Ladies have more fun than the men? This is not a question that can be easily answered and the reasons would be mixed and varied - perhaps we will try in another article!

Good luck to all as we look forward to the Championship results on October 29^th.

Mick Snell | Archives Committee

Rules with George | Answer

Answer: B is the correct answer.

To take stroke and distance relief the ball must be played from the same spot as the previous ball. That spot becomes the reference point and the relief area is within one club length. Additionally, because for the relief stroke, the ball was not in the teeing area it must be dropped not teed. (See Rule 14.6b).

Clarification 6.1b(1)/1Ball Played Outside Teeing Area in Match Play and Stroke not Cancelled by Opponent, applies.

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