Congratulations to Pat Paris who has won the Jamberoo Golf Club Stableford Salver with a score of 37 points. This was one better than the fast finishing Charlie Struck with Doug Perry and Al Thrower next on 35.
As for the club championships Ben McEvoy leads A grade after a sensational 70 off the stick today. Given the difficulty of the flag placements this was a sensational round of golf. David Garcia is in second place, Noel Laman in third place and Steve Rippon in 4th place. Lee Hayward in 5th place will join the top three in the seeded group hitting off at 8 am.
B Grade is very tight with Paul Rodgers leading the pack by one from Paul Henderson and Ron Chilby with Blake Raymond and Peter Francis a further shot back.Wayne Griffiths and Brett Fielding are also well placed only 4 off the lead. Several others are also in a good position with a good round certain to put pressure on the leaders. Henderson, Chilby, Raymond and Francis will contest the seeded group at 8.10am.
C Grade is lead by Stephen Young one shot ahead of Col Booth with Scott Lacey and Ron Hewson in the seeded group also close. Hit-off time is 8.20 am.
You cannot win the Gross and the Nett so this means that the Nett event is very open in all grades.
Leaders in A grade nett are Ben McEvoy, David Garcia, Matt Tedeschi, Noel Laman, Lee Haywood, Pete Munro, Con Kiayias, Alan Jones, John Anthony, Steve Rippon and Brad Rimmer with the latter 7 less than 4 shots from third place.
B Grade nett leaders are Blake Raymond, Paul Rodgers, Wayne Griffiths, Peter Francis, Brett Fielding and Colin Van Woerkom.
C Grade leaders are Stephen Young, Mitchell Smee, Col Booth, and Rob Maclean.
It has been drawn to my attention that the wording in my annual report “that the 4th hole area leased from Club Jamberoo will not be available to us beyond 30 September 2025” might be read to imply that Club Jamberoo is not willing to lease the land to JGC beyond that date.
This is in fact not the case as the current lease includes an option to extend the lease for a further 10 years. In addition we acknowledge that Club Jamberoo has recently made an offer to Jamberoo Golf Club of a new “10+10” year lease to begin after expiry of the current lease.
However, at this point the Boards of Jamberoo Golf Club and Club Jamberoo have not been able to agree on lease terms that are suitable to both parties. Consequently Jamberoo Golf Club is continuing its planning on the basis that the land currently leased from Club Jamberoo will not form part of the future Jamberoo Golf Club precinct.
Phil Hahn,
President JGC
Jamberoo Stableford Salver
This Saturday sees the playing of the 5th annual “Jamberoo Golf Club Stableford Salver”. It is an event intended for all players who are out of contention for the Championships and for those who missed a round for any reason. Our Saturday Women golfers will also be playing this year. The cost of entry is $20 which is slightly more than the usual entry fee in our comps of $16. This is so that larger prizes can be awarded on the day and for engraving of the Salver and for a trophy for the winner to be awarded on Presentation Day.
Here is the list of previous winners:
2019 – Bill Hudson
2020 – Tim Condon
2021 – Mark Fisher
2022 – John Hol
2023 – ?
Retiring Captain Dave Ransom has supplied the Salver to be used as a permanent trophy that will be engraved with the winner’s name.
3RD AND 4TH ROUNDS of the Championship.
For those still involved in the Championship the third round will be played on Saturday and it will conclude on Sunday.
The top 4 gross leaders in each grade will be seeded for round 4 with A grade hitting off at 8 am, followed by the B grade at 8.10 and C grade at 8.20.
You will be notified Saturday night if you are among these seedings. Alternatively you can check the online booking page, OURGOLF.
There are prizes in each grade for Club Champion and runner up gross and also for Best Nett and runner up in each grade. As you cannot win a Nett title after claiming a gross title many opportunities are available for those not in the seeded section. In fact it would not surprise if a player outside of the top four after round 3 makes a last round charge up the leaderboard to contest for a prize.
While we exited the impact of Covid restrictions our fortunes continued to be adversely affected by extreme and prolonged wet weather, and floods. This 249-day period between 21/2/22 and 29/10/22 saw just 68 days when some form of golf was played. During this period there was no social golf and all bar six of those 68 days were walking only, generally on a shortened course on wet and boggy ground. Five months of this wet period fell within the reporting period for this financial year.
During this period there was little or no reduction in overheads (wages, cart lease rentals etc.) but little to no income which primarily accounts for this year’s adverse financial outcome, a loss of $45,386, so an entirely understandable result.
We finished the year with 518 members down 43 on the previous years result. Again, this was understandable with lack of, or limited access to, the course over this prolonged wet period. There were many months where we had few if any new member applications with the shop and course closed. Inevitably at the end of every financial year there is a percentage of members who for various reasons decide not to renew their membership.
One target of our member retention program is to assist our older members with a loyalty discount. Anecdotally, this appears to be working effectively with our older members (80 years and over who have been continuous members for ten or more years getting a sizeable discount, so that renewal is hopefully less of a “will I or wont I, I hardly play anymore” decision. The decision to end or continue this loyalty discount is a matter for the Board to review each year, but it has been continued for 23/24.
We have recently initiated a monthly volunteer working bee (last Friday of each month). The two held thus far have been a great success with roughly 20 members on each occasion giving up a half day to assist on these days. The focus initially has been on the gardens, but will address other maintenance and repair work as needed.
Some thank you’s from me that are all truly deserved:
Firstly, my hard-working Board for their commitment and contribution in 2022/23 year. In particular, Honorary Secretary Bob Neilson, Captain Dave Ransom, Geoff Wilson our Treasurer, and Vice President Kim Oborn. Thank you all for your service.
To all our other Board members Larry, Col, Pat, and Shane thank you for all the good ideas, healthy debate, and good humour and for shouldering a share of the workload. Ladies President Pam Middlebrook, while sitting outside the Board, has regularly attended our Board meetings and is a wonderful contributor to those meetings and to the Club in general.
A special mention for our tireless Club Captain Dave Ransom who is stepping down from the Captain’s role after just 12 years. A great contribution Dave, and it is greatly appreciated that you are remaining on the Board and will assist Larry in his role as incoming Club Captain.
At the time of writing this report Director Shane Townsend was still considering whether to nominate again. If not standing Shane for 23-24 thank you Shane for your time and effort.
Additionally, our Board and members are truly grateful to the work of our many volunteers, in particular the shop starters who were in the front line throughout the pandemic, ensuring the club remained open for business. I would in particular like to thank Peter Young for his coordination of the starters and being the backstop who plugs any gaps in the roster, trains new starters, implements technology change, and undertakes stocktakes among a myriad of other tasks. Thank you one and all.
Thanks also to our dedicated staff who are all a pleasure to work with. The office staff do a wonderful job, thank you Linda, Marie, and Joan. Our greens staff Nick, Brendan, Warren, Shaun, Hamish and Keelan. Thank you, guys, your efforts through the tough times in particular has been greatly appreciated. It should also be noted that for a part of the year our greens staff have been under staffed due to several departures and a prolonged workers compensation absence/light duties period. The Board has intentionally not replaced those staff losses as a deliberate budget repair mechanism.
Unfortunately, we have had to farewell our two apprentices Hamish and Keelan as well as long term ‘jack of all trades’ Warren Duncan. Warren has been a great asset with his electrical mechanical fitter qualifications, and thankfully he is still available to assist us on a casual basis.
Thanks also to Sue Paul who despite the weather disruptions continues to contribute in her role as Footgolf Coordinator and in numerous other ways. There are many others who contribute to the Clubs operations. Thank you all.
My apologies if I have overlooked anyone.
I also wish to recognise the wonderful generosity of our many sponsors, in particular major sponsors Oaks Automotive (Steve Oppert), Elders Real Estate (Viv Marris), Just Bathrooms (John Anthony), Cleary Bros Concrete, DP Electrics, and SolarBlu. I encourage our members to direct any business they may have towards our club sponsors.
Roll Call
With sadness we had to farewell a number of members who have passed away since the last AGM. Significantly, Betty Chittick OAM, Life Member, former Club President, Treasurer, long term Secretary and director since the club’s inception in 1981. Also, Mick Bartlett, Tony McCrae, Warwick Tomlins, Paul Tucker, Lew Dare and Golfie the Club Cat. My apologies if I have over looked anyone from this list.
Audit Report
As the auditor’s report will detail, it has been another unfortunate year financially with a loss of $45,386 to follow the loss last year of $127,255 in 2021/22. Thankfully, we started this horrendous two-year period with very healthy financial reserves and are still in great shape. The loss is explainable, and was due entirely to circumstances totally beyond the Board’s control.
Members
Our membership numbers (472 in 2017, 464 in 2018, 428 in 2019, 398 in 2020, 536 in 2021, and 561 in 2022) have declined to 518 as of 31 May 2023. That loss continued to trend down beyond the period subject to this report but appears to now be steadily recovering.
My congratulations to our men and lady champions and representative teams for their participation and the manner in which they represent our club (details below in the reports of our Captain and Ladies President).
The 21-22 Year in Summary
Financial result of $45,386 Loss.
Member numbers dropped by 43 to 518 (May 2022 to May 2023)
An enormous amount of work has been invested into the development of a Masterplan for the Club. Local retired architect and club member Terry Graham is assisting Bob Neilson, Geoff Wilson, and myself with the development of this document. This work was handed to a specialist consulting team (environmental planning, engineering, architectural, landscaping) who are developing a “Staged Development Application” which will be lodged with Kiama Council.
We endeavoured to negotiate the acquisition of the 4th hole lease area from Club Jamberoo. Unfortunately, Club Jamberoo is unwilling to part with that land, so the Board has determined to proceed with the plan on the basis that that land will no longer be available to us beyond 30 September 2025, at the expiry of the current lease other than under a new lease. Should Club Jamberoo change their mind before we have invested beyond a point of no return, then acquisition would still be an option.
Addressing flood-related damage to the 16th Retaining Wall is a component of this plan.
Jim Butts shed was so seriously damaged by white ants that it had to be demolished.
Roof of the rental property has been replaced.
A flood recovery grant of $7,500 received from GolfNSW.
Tomra Return and Earn machine re-installed.
Solar system replaced and upgraded.
New Dishwasher purchased and installed.
New Barbeque purchased and installed.
New Book Shelves purchased and installed.
New scorecards and membership cards
Shop air conditioning unit replaced.
Council approval gained for removal of Box Elders along the 5th fairway (a work in progress).
Monthly Working Bees commenced building on the Jamberoo spirit of volunteering.
Get into Golf programs successfully run and Champagne 9 a huge success with our golf beginners program.
Web Page Freshened up.
The first of what will be an annual Memorial Day to remember our departed members. Additionally, we have installed a number of memorial bench seats to receive memorial plaques of those deceased.
Numerous other course improvements to paths, greens, tees etc.
The loyalty membership discount for those members over 80 years of age who have been members for 10 or more years has been continued.
The Year Ahead
Our focus needs to remain on continuous improvement of the course and revenue-related aspects associated with the club house facility as we drive to attract new members and encourage the return of former members, which will improve revenues and underpin the future success of the Club.
Completion and submission of a “staged Development Application” to Council.
Continue investigation of options to secure the provision of Professional Golf Services.
Phil Hahn
President
Captain’s Report 2022-23
Dave Ransom
Again, I take great pleasure in representing the members of Jamberoo Golf Club as your Captain.
I would like to praise the efforts of our starters and both Marie and Linda in the Office and of vice-captain, Larry Kent, for their help and support throughout the year. I also give great admiration to all of our members who volunteer their time and efforts to support the club that we all love.
It has been joyful to see the continued growth in the numbers playing in our competitions, the support of our charity days and of those members who are prepared to sacrifice their personal time to represent the club in representative teams.
Our Mens Pennant teams performed admirably with the C Pennant team, under the capable leadership of Chris Leckey, reaching the final of the C Pennant only to suffer defeat in this match at Wollongong Golf Club. This continues the great efforts of this team over a decade or more of consistent and high-quality golf. The team should also be congratulated on winning back the ‘Town and Country Cup’ from Kiama GC in the annual C Pennant contest between the two clubs.
Both of our White Horse Cup teams performed well again with performances at the top of their respective divisions. Thank you to team captains, Larry Kent, and Shane Townsend.
Well played to all three teams.
The Women’s Pennant teams had an incredible year with two finishing runners up and one team third, almost winning the trifecta!
As I write the Trevor Bell Shield team are performing extremely well and are well placed to take out this prestigious Veterans competition.
Congratulations to our club champions and gold medalists.
2022 Champions – A grade Ben McEvoy, B Grade Paul Henderson, C Grade Vince Byrnes, Veterans Arthur Bosanquet.
Gold Medalists – A Grade Malcolm Hoy, B Grade Andrew Ball, C Grade Gregory Quigg.
Mixed Foursomes – Elizabeth Armstrong & Arthur Bosanquet.
Handicap Matchplay – Ken Bradley
Golden Putter – Ken Bradley
Barry Walker Shield – Robert Neilson
Thank you to all members who have supported me over the dozen tears of my tenure. It has been a great pleasure for me personally to share your hopes and aspirations and I am rewarded with your kind thoughts and friendship.
I hope to continue to serve the club in different ways heading into the future.
David Ransom
Captain
WOMEN’S GOLF – President’s Report 2022-23
Pam Middlebrook with Lorraine Cram
I begin my annual report by thanking the Womens’ Committee for their dedication and support over the last year. The committee comprising of Vice President Lyn Kuskey, Captain Judi O’Brien, Vice-Captain Del Brand, Secretary Marie Smith, Treasurer Gail Rutledge, Vet’s Delegate Lorraine Cram, and Welfare Officer Rhonda McKinley have done an outstanding job in their separate roles. I also wish to acknowledge the time and effort of the other committee members; Shirley Walsh, Shirley Dixon, Lorraine Southwell and Gloria Thompson. I am extremely proud of the team’s hard work throughout the year which has been rewarding, both financially and socially for the Club.
At the end of the financial year we had 94 women members, making up approximately ⅕th of Jamberoo Golf Club membership. This is a very pleasing statistic and I thank each of them for their contribution to our Club either as a player, worker, volunteer, or gardener.
The Women’s Committee has donated $2,000 towards the renovations (painting) of the clubhouse as well as buying a new PA system. Other items purchased were ‘red tees markers’ (to go with the new coloured flags) and four All-weather ‘NTP/D&P/Supershot kits’. Currently on order are new ‘Monthly Medal’ hat ball markers to update the previous brooches/pins.
Other, extra-curricular achievements to support the Club have included Pam Middlebrook’s completion of her “Community Golf Instructor” certificate which allows her to deliver the “Get Into Golf” program. Also, Lyn Kuskey has successfully updated her CPR training along with Nick Goodger & Brendan Armstrong who also completed their First Aid Certificates.
After some interrupted years, 2023 has seen the running of a ‘normal’ calendar of events with Pennants, Championships and Open Days all going ahead. Our Jamberoo Club has had some very large days hosting (94 participants at the WGI Open Day) which have been highly successful with positive outcomes for future events. Many of our members have actively represented Jamberoo, across the Illawarra and further afield, in both Matchplay and Scratch tournaments as well as Charity and Gala Days. This representation exposes the players to other courses but also encourages other clubs to visit our beautiful water course. Some successes have been achieved by: Pam Middlebrook – 36-hole winner – NSWVGA Seaside & Valley Tournament 2022 and Kim Oborn – Division 3 Champion – NSWVGA Matchplay Championships 2023.
In the WGI Pennants Competition 2023, Jamberoo was represented in all three grades and were very competitive, each having the chance to take out the Championships if they won their final round match. Unfortunately, Gold finished 3rd and both the Silver and Bronze teams were runners-up. This is a great result from such a small club.
Women’s Championship Results 2022-2023
Foursomes Champions 2022 Gross: Liz Armstrong and Linda McGlinchey, Nett: Lyn Kuskey and Cheryl Smee. Club Champions 2023 – A Grade: Gross: Liz Armstrong, Nett: Jenelle Anderson; B Grade – Gross: Lyn Kuskey, Nett: Gail Rutledge. C Grade – Gross: Barbara Costello, Nett: Gloria Thompson. Vets Women’s Champions 2023 – Gross: Marie Farrant; Nett: Tracey Watson.
Champagne 9, fondly referred to as the C9ers, has had a stellar year. This small group of “Get Into Golf” participants has multiplied since moving the timeslot to midday Saturday. A special thanks to Kris Morrison and David Sadd for promoting this program at their businesses. I would like to personally express my appreciation to Phil Hahn and Dave Ransom for supporting this initiative and allowing it to run during the Men’s competition. I also wish to acknowledge the time given by Marie Ransom co-ordinating handicap cards and prizes, Peter Young managing the starters and Geoff Wilson running the “Get Into Golf” clinics and stocking the bar. Our field numbers average 22, with over 57 players participating. Our overall contribution in green fees has been $8,600.
The JWGC also acknowledges and thanks the local businesses for their sponsorship Drummond Golf (Kris Morrison), Elders Real Estate (Viv Marris), IGA Jamberoo and member, Kelley Greaves. Their financial support is most appreciated.
Sadly, we would like to remember and recognise the role of our past Treasurer and Life Member – Betty Chittick by introducing a Perpetual Trophy for the ‘Most Birdies’.
Last but not least, on behalf of the Women’s Committee, I wish to thank our Green Staff with Nick Goodger as the Course Superintendent who work tirelessly to make the course presentable, functional and in outstanding playing condition.
Once again, it has been a pleasure to work with the Board, the Staff, the volunteers and all our members. The opportunity to be a part of the vision of the Club and working around people setting achievable goals is truly inspiring.
Players today were greeted with an extremely well presented dry course which was amazing after the previous night’s downpour. With less run on the fairways the scores were slightly higher but many players took the chance to move within striking range of the leaders in each grade.
The winners of the daily competition were A: Alan Jones nett 65 B: Andrew Ransom nett 66 C: Stephen Young net 66.
Ben McEvoy leads A grade by 10 on 143 after his 74 today. David Garcia has moved to second on 153, Noel Laman third on 155 and then Brad Rimmer 4th on 158, Steve Rippon is 5th on 161 and Lee Hayward is 6th on 162
Ron Chilby leads B grade on 171, followed by Paul Rodgers on 174, Colin Van Woerkom on 176, with Andrew Ransom and Peter Francis next on 177.
Stephen Young is the new leader in C grade on 178, closely followed by Phil Adams on 180 with Col Booth on 187 and then Bill Reid on 190.
In the Nett, A grade is lead by Ben McEvoy on 135 followed by David Garcia on 137, Brad Rimmer on 138, Alan Jones on 139 and Lee Hayward on 140.
B grade Nett is lead by Colin Van Woerkom and Paul Rodgers on 134, Ron Chilby and PeterFrancis on 137 with Blake Raymond next on 138.
C Grade Nett is lead by Stephen Young on 130, then Phil Adams on 134, Mitchell Smee on 139 with Col Booth on 141 and Robert MacLean on 142.
In each grade several other players are close to the lead in both Gross and Nett. Players are reminded that if you win the Club Championship (gross) in your grade you can’t also win the nett. This leaves many opportunities.
Next Saturday sees the continuation of the Championships with Round 3 being contested and also the playing of the Jamberoo Stableford Salver for all those who feel that they are out of contention in the championships or for those who have missed a round and for our Saturday women players.
The Annual General Meeting of members of Jamberoo Golf Club Limited will be held in the lounge at Jamberoo Golf Club on Wednesday 16th of August 2023 at 7.30 pm.
AGENDA:
To confirm the Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Jamberoo Golf Club Limited held on 23rd August 2022.
To receive and consider the Report of the Board.
To receive and consider the Balance Sheet, Income and Expenditure Statement and Report of the Auditors.
To declare and confirm the Board for the ensuing year (see the notice concerning nominations).
To consider proposals for life membership of Jamberoo Golf Club.
To deal with any other business brought forward in accordance with the Club’s Articles of Association.
Mens Championships – round 1
Leading scores in the 2023 Mens Championships:
Gross– A grade Ben Mc Evoy 69; Noel Laman 76; Lee Hayward 79; Brad Rimmer 79; David Garcia 79
Gross– B grade Paul Rodgers 83; Ron Chilby 84; Tim Condon 85; Peter Francis 85; Bob Neilson 86
Gross– C grade Phil Adams 85; Laurie Fogarty 87; Stephen Young 88; Col Booth 90; Phil Gosling 91; Ben White 91.
Nett – A grade Ben Mc Evoy 65; Matt Tedeschi 66: Lee Hayward 68; Ken Bradley 68
Nett – B grade Paul Rodgers 63; Tim Condon 64; Peter Francis 65; Colin Van Woerkom 66; Greg Quigg 66
Nett – C grade Laurie Fogarty 62; Phil Adams 62; Stephen Young 64; Mal Garrett 66.
Don’t forget that the 4th round will involve a seeded section in each grade where the top 4 gross go head-to-head to decide the winners. If you finish round 3 outside the top four you can still win with a good round in round 4. In the event of a tie for a championship then a playoff will be used to decide the champion.
The match committee wishes all competitors good luck in the championship and hope the ball bounces your way.
Round 2 will be played tomorrow.
PS: The issue with the Monday scores to Golflink has been resolved.
