REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Hunter River will host the 2010 Regional Championships at Muswellbrook, as part of their Centenary celebrations, over the weekend of 21 & 22 August, 2010.

This historic event will attract the leading golfers from the neighbouring District Associations vying for the Jim Baker Memorial Shield, a teams event run in conjunction.

The event is a 36 hole event with shot gun starts at 12 midday on Saturday and 7.30 am on Sunday.

Click her for the entry form.

TWO MAN AMBROSE

 The King Warburton Cup was won by Mark Hale and Tony Lamb of Branxton with a resounding 9 under par round of 63. Heavy fog which blanketed the course didn't affect the pairing who were first off at 7.30 am but still managed the winning score.

For full results click here.

MASTER CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2010 Masters Championships for the over 50's will be held at Maitland on Sunday 8 August. With some decent weather the course should be in mint condition for the event.

Pennant team Captains are reminded that if your club intends nominating for the 2011 pennant series you must enter and play 4 players in this event to qualify.

Click here for the entry form and conditions.

The annual match against our neighbours, Newcastle DGA resulted in a cliffhanger finish, with officials on both sides on the edge of their seats. The Hunter River team almost created history by making it two in a row.

Talking of history the Gulliver family, excluding mum Katrine, all represented in the match. Dad Bryan and his sons Nick & Hayden, all representing in the same team, would be a first in the history of our Association.

For the full match report and results click here.

PENNANT DINNER

The culmination of the 2010 pennant series happened at Muswellbrook with the pennant dinner on Saturday 29 May, 2010.

An attendance of over 100 players and partners were treated to a magnificent Thai banquet and an evening of camaraderie aided by Parko's popular trivia quiz., which was won in a sudden death play off by the Maitland A grade team.

It was great to see Cara & Anna Frame attend to present the Frame Cup to the winners of the Senior Division pennant, The Vintage.

Special thanks to Muswellbrook for their hospitality. The attendees were so well behaved there was no need to bring out the plastic cups.

Below:

Anna & Cara Frame with members of the Vintage team

KENO MIXED $ BALL DISTRICT PLAYOFF

Despite the threat of filthy weather 62 players took part in the District play off for a spot in the NSW final of the Keno Mixed 4Ball championship, to be played at Bonville in September. Thankfully the day turned out OK and the event proceeded.

Winners were Steve Harris and Maude "almighty" Butta from Denman with 45 points, one point ahead of Greig & Jenny Delaney from Singleton.

SAND GREEN CHAMPIONSHIPS

A well  known Senior District official scored his biggest win when he surprisingly took out the the Sand Green Champion of 2010 at Merriwa on Sunday 18 April, 2010.

The Merriwa members worked their butts off to present their course in magnificent condition, then topped it off with their usual hospitality and sadly only 31 players participated. Its a shame our member Clubs and their members don't make an effort to attend these days and support the smaller Clubs.

To find our more click here for the results.

MUSWELLBROOK CENTENARY 1910 - 2010

Muswellbrook launched their Centenary Year with a cocktail party on Saturday evening 13 March. Just under 200 current and former members and distinguished guests were in attendance in what was a successful evening and the start of many events to be held over the year.

The District congratulates Muswellbrook on achieving their Century of Golf in Muswellbrook and extends best wishes for a successful year.

Muswellbrook have launched their new website as part of the Centenary Year. Have a look at www:muswellbrookgolfclub.com.au

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COMING EVENTS

1 Aug - Merriwa Open

8 August - HRDGA Masters Ch'ships

15 Aug - Denman Open

21 - 22 August - Regional Championships - Muswellbrook

 29 August - District Championships - Muswellbrook

As a service to our golfers we are creating a database of District golfers who will receive an e mail copy of the entry form for District Championship events.

If you would like to receive the information, just forward an e mail to: hrdga@bigpond.com with the word programme as the subject and you will receive the information by email prior to the event.