Members adding to their club – gardening

by Pam Middlebrook

Thank you to our members who were out and about gardening around the putting green and hedge trimming behind the 4th last Friday.

Tracey’s ‘love of weeds’ , along with Glen Bayo, who has taken up the challenge to manage the very long hedge.

Your efforts were noted! We all appreciate your hard work.

Women’s Comp Results Tuesday.

by Judi O’Brien.

Hi everyone,

It was great to see 34 players playing in Tuesday’s competition.

Div 1 (0 – 29)

Winner – Jenny Strong 38 pts ($30)

R/Up – Jenelle Anderson 33 pts c/b ($20)

3^rd Place – Tracey Watson 33 pts ($10)

Div 2 (30 – 40)

Winner – Rhonda McKinley 36 pts ($30)

R/Up – Shirley Walsh 33 pts ($20)

3^rd Place – Marie Smith 31 pts ($10)

Div 3 (41 – 54)

Kerry Michie 34 pts ($30)

Julie Simpson 32 pts c/b ($20)

3^rd Place – Lorraine Southwell 32 pts ($10)

Balls – Marie Smith; Pam Middlebrook; Leesa Swan; Gail Rutledge; Joanne Burke; Helen Wainwright; Neen Coffee; Marie Rodgers; Rose Sheath

Super Shot – Tracey Watson 49 cm

Good luck to our 4 pennant teams who start next Monday. Hope we have some great results to publish.

Good golfin’

Judi

Sunday Pennant Matches at Jamberoo

With the Womens Pennant season set to start next Monday the GolfNSW Illawarra inter-club Pennant continues and will play the third round this Sunday.

The B Pennant are away at Gerringong against Wollongong.

The White Horse Cup division 1 team are away also at Gerringong against Highlands 2.

The White Horse Cup division 3 team are away at Kiama against Highlands 1

Good luck to our teams.

Matches at Jamberoo in 2026

Sunday February 22 – B Pennant

Sunday March 1 – White Horse Cup division 3

Sunday March 15 – White Horse Cup division 1

Womens Pennant Season Opener.

by Pam Middlebrook.

3 teams (12 players) were entered in the WGI Opening Day at Mollymook. Congratulations to the team of Kim Gray, Tracey Watson, Ticha Maichinwong & Sue Paul – Runners-Up on the Day.

Jamberoo 2026 Pennant players at Mollymook

2026 Conditions of Play.

by Dave Ransom.

Please see this excerpt from the 2026 conditions of play which can be found on the club website at https://jamberoogolf.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Jamberoo-Golf-2026-conditions-of-play.pdf.

This under the MORE tab/Notices and downloads.

“Precautions in case of lightning and severe weather: Players have responsibility for their own safety and have the option to mark their ball, stop play, seek shelter and resume play when they believe it is safe to do so. If you are caught out on the course during severe weather act to ensure your safety. If you are concerned about lightning or high wind, come off the course immediately. 

Course Closures and Competition Cancellations The course will only be closed, or a competition will only be cancelled if either: playing in the conditions would in the view of the Head Green Keeper or his delegates cause unacceptable damage to the course or would in the view of the Club Captain or his delegate constitute an unacceptable risk of harm to the players. If the playing conditions are deemed unsuitable for play, the Club Captain or his delegate will suspend the competition and after a minimum period of 60 minutes reassess the playability of the course. If the greens become flooded and are unputtable then players may mark their ball and come back to the clubhouse and wait to see if conditions improve. The responsibility rests with the player whether to play on or leave the course if they are on the course in these situations. 

Re-Opening the Course: When conditions have improved, and play can safely resume the captain, or their delegate will re-start the competition.”

The policy is once you start you don’t get a refund. According to published competition rules it is a players decision to come off under adverse weather conditions and today was one of those days for sure with lightning.

Once the storm cleared you have the option to go out and resume your round which was possible today.

This is the policy and it has been applied consistently over many years.

To help you in future please become aware of the 2026 conditions of play. Decisions are not taken lightly or in an ad-hoc manner.

As for players in today’s competition, 25 went out and were rewarded for a ball for their entry with 13 players actually finishing their round two of which were awarded prizes (minimum comp size is 5) . The 7 players who got a free game next week paid their entry fee but didn’t go out. On checking these 7 actually started and will receive a ball.

Can’t do much about the carts as they were actually used. However, if anybody who paid for a cart today and feels financially burdened by this decision as they only played a few holes then I am prepared to let them have use of the cart for free Thursday week. 

They are to inform Colin Booth, Veterans Co-ordinator, at collybooth@gmail.com and he will confirm who is to get this compensation and inform the starters.

Unexpected weather always causes issues so thank you for your understanding and forbearance.

Women Pennants at Jamberoo and Monday Veteran Comp Changes.

by Dave Ransom

With the Women Pennant Matches being played at Jamberoo this year on Mondays it has been decided that Mens Veterans will run on Thursdays in the weeks concerned.

Please make note of the changes.

Monday 16th February – Womens Pennants at Jamberoo – Vets comp to be held on Thursday 19th with tee times from 6.30am

Monday 2nd March – Womens Pennants – Mens Vets comp to be played on Thursday 5 March with tees from 6.30 am to 7.15 and then from 9 am.

Monday 16th March – Womens Pennants – Mens Vets comp to be played on Thursday 19 March with tee times from 8.15 to 10 am.

Please make note of the changes.

My apologies for the mistake about the funeral arrangements for Alan Cox. The correct information about his Tuesday funeral is shown below where the service will be held at Kiama Anglican Church.

Allan George Cox

of Kiama formerly of Jamberoo

Passed away In Shellharbour Hospital surrounded by family on Monday 26th January 2026. Beloved husband of Joan. Dearly loved father of David and Glenn, devoted father-in-law to Linda and Alysia. Much loved Pa of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Allan will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Aged 90 Years
Always loved and sadly missed 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Allan’s funeral service to be held at Kiama Anglican Church, 2 Terralong Street Kiama on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 10:30 am. Following the service the funeral will proceed to Kiama Cemetery, Princes Hwy, Bombo

Mens Pennant teams.

A difficult day on the course today with only the B Pennant team able to halve their match.

The B Pennant were playing against the ultra strong Grange team but surprised their fancied opponents squaring the match 3-3 at the St Georges Basin course. Winners today were Lee Hayward, Chris Leckey and Robert Young.

The White Horse Cup Division 1 team came very close to squaring their match against St Georges Basin at the tricky Highlands course. In the end they went down 4.5 to 2.5. Dave Ransom and Matt Harrison had strong wins while Liam Miners scored a valuable halve in his match.

The White Horse Cup Division 3 team were playing at Nowra against The Vale. In an exciting match the Magpies went down 4-3 with two matches halved after 18 holes. Peter Francis and John Auguston had good wins while Dallas Laughton and Peter Willis recorded tied matches.

Nearest the Pin and Drive and Pitch Contests.

To keep all members playing in competitions informed of the current arrangements about these contests please take note of the following.

Thank you to those early groups who place the markers out on their relevant holes.

Nearest the Pins

3rd hole – for Saturday only the Eagles nest is contested in this hole. Recently Brendan Aquilina managed an excellent shot to win the Eagles Nest and collect 33 balls. Currently it is worth 9 balls for a shot within 30 cm. Entry is free thanks to the generosity of our Platinum plus sponsor Oaks Automotive.

7th hole – all competitions – C grade handicaps 23 – 54

9th hole – all competitions – B Grade handicaps 17 – 22

15th hole – all competitions – A grade handicaps up to 16

13th hole – all competitions – Super Shot – $2 entry fee, winner takes it all.

Drive and Pitch

2nd hole – all competitions – C grade handicaps 23 – 54

8th hole – all competitions – B Grade handicaps 17 – 22

11th hole – all competitions except Wednesday – Women players only.

16th hole – all competitions – A grade handicaps up to 16

Recently it has been noted that the D&P for A grade has been incorrectly placed on the 10th. Please be aware that it should be the 16th.

The women have kicked off the year with a very friendly 3 person Ambrose competition. 

33 players entered. Cheryl Smee welcomed all players with a special mention to Rosemary Rutledge who played with sister-in-laws Gail Rutledge & Barbara Costello.

The Winners: 

1st: Mary Deevy, Marie Rodgers, Annette Young – 64 nett; ($30 each)

2nd: Jenelle Anderson, Jenny Strong, Shirley Walsh – 65 nett; ($20 each)

3rd: Pam Middlebrook, Cheryl Smee, Helen Wainwright – 66.3 nett; ($10 each)

Ball winners:- Joanne Burke, Charmaine Quade, Sue Paul (67.3 neet) & Sandy Carter, Angie Adams, Kay Brennan (67.8 nett)

It was a popular win. The team effort of Mary’s long drives and the accuracy of Marie & Annette on the greens made for very pleasing results. Congratulations to all.

Vale Alan Cox.

The Memorial service for long time starter and Jamberoo member Alan Cox will be held at the Jamberoo Anglican Church next Tuesday at 10.30 am.

Rest in Peace.

Some Jamberoo Super Heroes

Many members and visitors got into the spirit of the occasion last Saturday dressing up as superheroes showing that their hearts are in the right place. Others wore special superhero masks and caps, while others helped out by buying massive amounts of raffle tickets.

Here are some of the groups.

Winners of the competition on the day are listed below. Well played!

Cancer Super Heroes Charity Day Medley Ambrose

Winners: Matt Rodgers, Kirsten Lardner, Jonathon Spears & Bill Reid   51.375   2nd:  Andrew Ball, Austin Ball, David Garcia & Steve Young   52.25   3rd:  Neil Lewis, Murti Fogarty, Ethan McIntosh & Brendan Armstrong  52.75   4th: Peter Francis, James Windsor, Wayne Arnott & Steve Wicks  54   5th:  Daniel Rubie, Shaun Ruedin, Adrian Wedd & Cory Monkerud   54.25

Eagles Nest:  Brendan Aquilina   145 cm (33 balls)

Ladies NTP 7th:  Kay Brennan  340 cm

NTP C Grade 7th:  Geoff Reid  230 cm   NTP B Grade 9th:  Douglas Friend  283 cm   NTP A Grade 15th:  Jake Willoughby  998 cm

Be careful, Jamberoo trees have hands!

Just ask Gary Brickell.

“Sometimes where the ball lands at Jamberoo Golf Club it is totally unplayable.”

He found out today.

Womens Monthly Medal Results

Div 1 – Medal – Kay Brennan 71 nett

Gross- Kay Brennan 91 scr.

Putting – Pam Middlebrook 28 putts

Div 2 – Medal – Leesa Swan 68 nett

Gross – Leesa Swan 100 scr.

Putting – Rhonda McKinley 26 putts

Div 3 – Medal – Neen Coffee 79 nett

Gross – Neen Coffee 121 scr.

Putting – Cheryl Legge 32 putts

Vouchers

Div 1 (0 – 31)

Winner – Kay Brennan 71 nett ($30)

R/Up – Judi O’Brien 75 nett c/b ($20)

3^rd Place – Jenny Strong 75 nett ($10)

Div 2 (32 – 54)

Winner – Leesa Swan 68 nett ($30)

R/Up – Rhonda McKinley 71 nett ($20)

3^rd Place – Jo Burke 72 nett ($10)

Stableford – Winner – Lyn Finch 29 pts c/b $15; R/Up – Marie Rodgers 29 pts ($10)

Balls – Julie Simpson; Catherine Munro

Super Shot – Pam Middlebrook 148cm

Goood luck to the teams representing Jamberoo at the WGI Opening Day at Mollymook on Monday.

Good golfin’

Judi