We started the afternoon with a special award to Shirley Brereton. Our President Barb Clayton was delighted to present Shirley with her 80 year hat clip from the Veteran Women's Golf Association. Congratulations Shirley and we hope you are still golfing when it is time for your 90th to be awarded.
The following major awards were presented.
Donkin Cup
Winner - Anne Vitou
Marjorie Walker Memorial Rose Bowl & Rose
Winner - Leonie Carroll
Hastings & Meg Clarke Trophy
Winner - Carole Byrnes
Runner up - Helen Chadwick
Prosper Ellis Salver
Winner - Robyn McGinnes
Barbara McCarthy Memorial Trophy & Replica
Winner - Carol Warner
Runner up - Jan Deane
Rosevale Plate & Gift
Winner - Carole Turpie
Birdies for 2018 - Winner - Chris Hill
Gobblers for 2018 - Winner - Jill Scott
Today we played a fun team event over 16 holes. Teams of 3 with 1 score counting on par 3 holes, 2 scores on par 4 holes & 3 scores on par 5 holes. This format produced a very close result with all 13 teams' results falling within the 55-45 points range.
The winners were Gloria Campbell (27), Robyn McGinnes (30) & Sue Olson (27) with 55 points.
Runners up - Carol Warner (21), Carole Turpie (33) & Julie Jeffery (21) with 54 points.
D&P 15th - Div 1 - Chris Hill
D&P 15th - Div 2 - Robyn McGinnes
NTP 12th - Div 1- Chris Hill
NTP 12th - Div 2 - Not won
A feature of the day is always the best dressed team. Over the years there have been some very creative outfits. One major (and possibly limiting) proviso is that the team must play golf in their creations. This year's winning fairies Rosemary Downing, Jan Ferguson & Anne Keys made such an impact on some visiting players from Canberra that they had to take photos to prove to their wives they weren't seeing things.
The grazing table lunch was fabulous thanks to Regina and her helpers.
Sandy Short provided very interesting entertainment with a presentation about the Donohoe bespoke range of clothing options.
The raffle was a great success thanks to donors Pam Barker, Carol Humphreys, Anne Geddes, Jan Deane, Jane Clifford & the Berida Day Spa.
President Barbara Clayton thanked all the staff at the club and presented Christmas gifts on our behalf. Thanks Kevin, Tim, Regina, Bar Staff, Stuart, Darryl, Damian and the greens staff.
A good field of 24 players with some very good scores.
Winner: Jan Ferguson (25) 35 points.
Runner up: Carol Warner (21) 34 points.
NTP 2nd shot 4th: Jan Ferguson
Pro-pin ($17.50) was not won so will jackpot to Tuesday 11th.
Champion of Champions & Combined Christmas Cheer (Highlands 27th November)
The champions from our three district clubs played off for this prestigious trophy - Pam Barker (Bowral), Satoko Hayashi (Highlands) and Chris Irish (Moss Vale). Chris won from Satoko on the 4th playoff hole. Bad luck Pam but a very tough ask with such a large handicap difference. Thank you Chris Hill for performing you caddy duties for Pam.
Nine other Bowral members also competed in mixed teams for the Combined Christmas Cheer. Our only prize winner was Robbie McGinnes playing in the 2nd placed team.
Single Stableford (Tuesday 27th November)
Only 8 players as many of us were at Highlands.
Winner: Rosemary Downing (36) 36 points.
Single Stableford (Saturday 24th November)
Ten players with Carole Turpie (34) winning the day with 34 points. Carole also took out the NTP 2nd shot 15th hole.
Jane Clifford
Women's Captain