It’s Monday morning at the Roo—Vets Day—but something’s missing. The car park’s quiet, the magpies aren’t even stirring, and there’s a noticeable hush where there used to be a roar. Then someone says it aloud, “Where’s Phil Gosling?”

Phil wasn’t just the first to arrive—he was the spark that lit the day. That unmistakable, “Hooow’s everyone!?” would boom across the car park like a starter’s pistol, waking up the course, the clubhouse, and every sleepy putter in sight.

Without it, you can feel the stillness. We’re all just waiting for that familiar call—the one that told us it was game on, the Roo was awake, and good times were guaranteed.

If you played Pennants over the past few decades, you knew Phil Gosling. And if you played against him—you remembered it. In his prime, Phil was simply unmatched. He didn’t just play with competitiveness—he wore it like a second skin. You could hear groans when teams saw they were paired against him.

Phil not only raised our competitive standards—he lifted our spirits. He gave generously of his time, his stories, and his support. We haven’t lost a member today—we’re tipping our hats to a legend who has left an indelible mark on our club.

So, on behalf of the Members, the Board, and your many mates—thank you, Phil. 

For the passion, the laughs, the lessons, and the memories.

Col Booth

PS: When bowls no longer excites Jamberoo Golf awaits your return!

The extreme weather event that has struck the Illawarra this week has had a significant impact on the course, which has been closed since Tuesday. In just two days—Tuesday and Wednesday—the course was deluged with 250 mm of rain. To put that into perspective, during the entire month of July last year, only 57.5 mm was recorded. This dramatic increase highlights just how severe this weather event has been compared to historical averages.

As at 1.30 pm today water was still laying on the 12th, 14th, and 15 th holes but other parts of the course are drying quickly.

Hopefully with continued clear weather we will be able to play all 18 holes this weekend although some holes may be shortened. The green staff will focus their attention to cleaning the greens and tees in preparation for mowing Saturday morning.

Unfortunately with the course being so wet, and due to the obvious damage that carts would cause, advice is that carts will not be available this weekend.

30cm preferred lies will be played through the green (ie on fairways and in the rough).

The Monthly Medal due to be played has been postponed until the following Saturday and Saturday’s event will be a medley stableford.

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Due to the extreme weather and safety concerns the course has been closed for Tuesday and Wednesday.