36 players enjoyed a marvelous day on the course today playing a 3 person Ambrose event in the annual Womens Vets Open Day followed by an excellent meal before the presentation of prizes. The weather was perfect and the greens in excellent condition, enjoyed by all competitors in this fun day.
A big thank you to Stu, Margaret and Lyn and all the other wonderful Ladies who helped to get the lunch 🥗 ready and to clean up afterwards. I really appreciate your help 👵🏌️♀️x
Be careful with the amount of run on the fairways!
OAKS AUTOMOTIVE owner, Steve Oppert, hit a magnificent drive last Saturday on the 18th straight down the middle. He was a little shocked and dismayed when he saw his ball pass the end of the fairway and run into the grassed hazard section just before Hyams Creek.
This is where it finished hanging precariously over the edge. Impossible to hit Steve was forced to take a penalty drop.
Mens Championships
The Saturday/Sunday format of this year’s championships has been well advertised since the 2023 programme was developed and published in December last year. It follows the same format that was successfully initiated in 2022.
Four rounds of stroke play is not everybody’s cup of tea and the Sunday games will attract those keen to test the metal of their game and play under the pressure of a championship. For those who can only play Saturdays or those out of the hunt for a championship then the third round will determine the winner of the ‘Jamberoo Plate’. This will take place using a stableford format. You should inform the starter as you pay your $20 comp fees.
One other condition that should be made clear is that there is no maximum score of 9 on any hole for the championships. Play it out until the ball is holed.
Monday Vets Fourball
A highly enjoyable day of golf utilising a shotgun start. After the game players got together over a sausage sandwich and a beer and many tall tales were told of unbelievable shots that miraculously were pulled off in a remarkable or extremely lucky manner. 66 of our Vets Members played and seemed to enjoy their golf and after golf activities with their Vets mates.
Congratulations to our winners on the day:
1st: George Goor & William Perry 47 pts 2nd: Col Booth & Geoff Reid 46 pts 3rd: Phil Gosling & Craig Foster 45 pts
NTP 3rd: John Clune (Links SC) 650 cm 7th: Ken Holt 69 cm 9th: Gavin Holt (Temora GC) 71 cm
D&P 8th: George Goor 5 cm
Women’s D&P 11th: No Winner
Supershot 13th: Al Thrower 357 cm
Balls to: 44 pts
Note: Some members today have informed me that results somehow appeared in Golflink for handicapping purposes. This was never an intended happening and it appears that our Competition Golf processing software has a glitch with regards to 2 ball events and was automatically sent to Golflink without our knowledge. An ‘AI’ thing perhaps?
We have checked every players handicap and only a few have had any adjustment at all and none that actually affected their daily handicap. Currently we are requesting Golflink to delete this round from all players records. It has yet to be determined if that is possible.
Playing golf at a club like Jamberoo is not just about lowering your handicap. Its also about developing new friendships and becoming a part of a special community of like-minded souls, prepared to assist and get involved.
Our friendly starters are volunteers and always happy to talk to you about that great experience you just had on the course.
A new member and just beginning your golf adventure? Why not try the Champagne 9 to learn the basics in a very friendly atmosphere. Saturdays from 11.30.
Paraphrasing the words of Bill and Ted – “Be excellent to each other and GOLF on!”
Oaks Automotive Jamberoo Mens Open Results
Great appreciation is given to Major sponsor – OAKS AUTOMOTIVE – and to our other sponsors Just Bathrooms and Drummond Golf Shellharbour.
70 players were greeted by a cool morning turning into a beautiful winter’s day. Some of the golf played was sensational with the ultimate winner, Colin Mitchell, 5 under par after 10 holes. Colin finished his round 3 under par for an excellent score of 64 off the stick. Fellow Links Shell Cove member Tom Holz recorded an even par round of 67 as did the Grange’s Dylan Humphries.
Nathan Whiteman with 69 was next followed closely by Ben Howchin on 71 and David Ferguson from Bowral on 73. Russell Vale golfer, Steve Townsend, and Jamberoo Club Champion, Ben McEvoy both shot 74.
In the nett overall section Jamberoo 24 marker, Liam Miners, was the winner with a nett 63. Nathan Whiteman (3 h’cap) was awarded runner up on a countback from Martin Perry (10 h’cap) and Dylan Humphries (1 h’cap) each scoring a nett 66.
AGrade Gross Winner: Dylan Humphries (Grange GC) 67 Nett Winner: Martin Perry (JGC) 66 (c/b)
B Grade Gross Winner: Chris Leckey (JGC) 81 Nett Winner: Rohan Epe (Grange GC) 67
C Grade Gross Winner: Larry Kent (JGC) 88 Nett Winner: Cameron Bartkowiak (JGC) 67
Aksel Thompsen (Wollongong Golf Club) was awarded the Junior Cup after his gross score of 80.
Supershot 13th: Liam Miners 110 cm $100.00 EFT card
Colin Mitchell
Aksel Thompsen
Sunday Mixed Fourball Schedule
After a great suggestion by April van Woerkom it was put to the members at the recent Jamberoo Mixed Open that a Sunday, monthly mixed event be held.
The members have voted!
Here are the days and times booked. Put them in your diary!
August 20, 9am – 4BBB stableford
September 17, Mixed Foursomes Championships 27 holes, first 18 from 7.35
October 29, 9am – 2B Aggregate
Nov 26, 9am – 4BBB Stableford and Xmas luncheon
Jan 21, 2024, 9am – 4BBB Stableford
Feb 18, 9am – 2B Multiplier
Mar 17, 9am – American Foursomes
April 21, 9am – 4BBB Stableford
May 19, 9 am – 2P split 6 – Best ball, Aggregate, Multiplier
June 16, 9am – 4 person team event.
July 21, 9am – Jamberoo Mixed Open – Canadian Foursomes
Volunteers to the ‘Fore’.
Last Friday saw another successful working bee with 20 well-prepared volunteers turning out to help maintain gardens on the front 9 holes. Many thanks to Gary Brickell for his kind donation of gardening gloves for the volunteers. The aim of these early working bees is to remove noxious weeds and mulch the garden beds to improve their appearance.
This month, groups focused on the gardens alongside the driveway and the tee areas of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 9th / 10th holes. Congratulations to everyone on their combined efforts on the day. In the next couple of months, more general maintenance tasks will be added, as well as the ongoing gardening activities.
The next scheduled working bee is Friday, 25th August. Work starts at 8.30am and finishes at 12.00 noon for a sausage sizzle lunch.
Hope to see you there!
2nd tee with Jeff offering his services of a vehicle.
Light on the back of the 5th tee. 👏
Liz, sorting & shifting.
Col and his working bee ‘harem’, Tracey, Rose, Neen, (Sue and Lyn – off camera)
Morning tea!
2023 Men’s Championship
The 2023 Men’s Championship starts this Saturday 6 August.
Defending Champions – A Grade Ben McEvoy; B Grade Paul Henderson; C Grade Vince Brynes
The second round will be played on Sunday 7th of August.
The third round on Saturday 13th August and the final round on Sunday 14th of August.
The top 4 gross in each grade as determined after round 3 will be seeded for round 4.
Should there be any ties for a club championship in any grade then a playoff will be conducted.
The comp fee for this event is $20 per round.
Mens ECLECTIC
The Mens Eclectic commences Wednesday 2nd August and concludes Saturday the 4th of November.
Each year the club runs an eclectic competition across all individual competition rounds from August 2 to November 4. The lowest score made on each hole across these rounds is recorded, producing an 18 hole score, giving each player a Gross Eclectic score. Each players final handicap (half the one which the player plays their final stroke round on) is then used to determine a Net Eclectic score by having this handicap and taking it from the players Gross Eclectic score.
The Mens Championships commence next Saturday 5th of August and is a 72 hole tournament with round 2 played on Sunday 6th August, round 3 on Saturday 12th and the final round on Sunday August 13.
The booking page for next Sunday is now completely open and all early tee slots are available.
Apparently the early tee times were blocked when the sheet became live and this error has now been rectified. Those members wishing a tee time from 7am may delete the later time and rebook at their preferred early slot.
Championship Conditions of Play
A Grade Plus – 15 GROSS & NETT WINNERS
B Grade 16 – 21 GROSS & NETT WINNERS
C Grade 22 – 45 GROSS & NETT WINNERS
ENTRY FEE: $20 PER ROUND
DRAW FOR CHAMPIONSHIPS:
ROUNDS 1 & 2 & 3 – PLACE NAME ON TIMESHEET through OURGOLF (including non – championship players). Round 4 enter as usual but be aware of the seeded draw.
ROUND 4 – top 4 gross in each grade WILL BE SEEDED. THIS DRAW WILL BE DONE AT COMPLETION OF PLAY ON SATURDAY.
PLAYING HANDICAP APPLICABLE ON THE FIRST DAY OF PLAY WILL APPLY TO THE NETT SCORES FOR THE COMPLETE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Correct daily playing handicaps will be used for daily competitions.
IN THE EVENT OF A TIE FOR CLUB CHAMPION, FOR ALL GRADES, A SUDDEN DEATH PLAY-OFF WILL OCCUR OVER HOLES 1 AND 18 UNTIL A RESULT IS ACHIEVED. If a player returns a score that may qualify for play-off, they should remain in the clubhouse or surrounds. All other events other than “Club Champion” will be decided by countback.
PLAYERS SHALL START AT THE TIME LAID DOWN BY THE COMMITTEE. If a player arrives at the starting point, ready to play, within 5 minutes after their starting time, in the absence of circumstances which warrant waiving the penalty of disqualification, a penalty of 2 strokes at the first hole shall be given. (See Rule 5.3a)
PLAY MAY BE STOPPED AT ANY TIME DURING THE CHAMPIONSHIPS if the course conditions deteriorate due to heavy rain, storms, lightning, water over greens or a COVID-19 contact. Players who feel the conditions warrant coming to the clubhouse, should mark their ball where they played their last shot and proceed to the clubhouse. The Course Superintendent or Match Committee will then adjudicate on whether play will be suspended, resumed or abandoned.
THE MATCH COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER CONDITIONS OF PLAY
In the event of a tie for the JAMBEROO OPEN, a playoff will be used to determine the winner. The playoff is ‘sudden death’ commencing on the 1st and then 18th repeating until a winner is determined. This will be conducted on the day or at 9am Monday July 31 if necessary and unless otherwise determined.
In the event of a tie for nett winners and minor placings, the Australian Count-Back system will be used to decide the winner.
No player may win more than one major trophy.
Please see the noticeboard for all local rules.
Grades: A Handicaps of 10 and lower; B Handicaps from 11 to 18; C Handicaps 19 to 36. Handicap grades are determined by the player’s daily handicap (blue course).
Fees:$40 for visitors & members (includes $1 super shot entry on 13th hole).
Motorised Cart hire at members rate ($30 for 18 holes) bookings essential.
The Club’s Match Committee will control the competition and its decisions shall be final.
Jamberoo Junior Cup
The Jamberoo Junior Cup will be held in conjunction with the Jamberoo Men’s Open. Players 17 years and under are eligible to enter. The winner will be the player with the lowest gross score.
A player may win both the Junior Cup and Jamberoo Open.
Prize Allocation:
Jamberoo Open Gross winner, $350
Gross Runner Up, $250
Nett winner, $250
Nett runner up, $150
A, B and C Grade Gross winners, $50 each
A, B Grade and C Grade Nett winners, $50 each
Junior Cup Gross $100
Junior Cup Nett $50
Nearest the Pins, Long Drive proudly sponsored by Drummond Golf & Just Bathrooms
A, B, C grade nearest the pins are to be contested on the 7th hole [$10 Drummond Vouchers for each grade].
Nearest the Pins on the 9th and 15th holes [$10 into club account]; a free $1 entry for all players in the Super shot on the 13th hole, Eagles nest on the 3rd hole [see notice board for details] and a ‘Monster Drive on the fairway’ on the 14th hole [$10 into club account].
D Ransom
Captain, JGC
Thanks to our Major SponsorOaks Automotive
Time Sheet @ 11am 28/7/23
Any player wishing to get a start should ring the Jamberoo Golf Shop on 42360404 to arrange a tee time.
