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COMING EVENTS 20 May - Mixed Ambrose - Maitland 26 May - Pennant Dinner - Maitland 27 May - Paterson Junior Open 27 May - HRDGA District Playoff - Golf NSW Keno Mixed Fourball - Branxton The draw will be posted by Sunday 20 May, 2012. 3 June - Sand Green Championships - Merriwa 24 HRDGA V NSGA at Waratah 1 July - Singleton Open
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The 2012 Sand Green Championships will be hosted by the Merriwa Golf Club on Sunday 3 June, 2012. An enjoyable day is guaranteed by the hospitable Merriwa Club members & lady members, plus gives golfers the opportunity to experience playing golf on sand greens. Click here to download the entry form.
The District playoff for the Golf NSW Keno Mixed fourball will be played at Branxton on Sunday 27 May, 2012. The District winners will travel to Bonville to play in the State final in September. Good luck to all competing. VALE DALLAS NAUGHTON District golfers, particularly those who have played representative golf against Newcastle DGA will be saddened to hear of the sad passing of Dallas, after a prolonged period of poor health. Dallas served on the Belmont Golf Club, Newcastle DGA and NSWGA committees in his long period of involvement in the game. During this time he held the office of President of both Belmont and Newcastle DGA. Our thoughts are with his wife Joyce and family at this time during this time of sadness. The service will be held at Pettigrew Funeral 609 Pacific Highway, Belmont on Thursday 17 May at 10.00am. 2012 PENNANT DINNER Clubs are reminded that the Pennant Presentation Dinner is on at Maitland on Saturday 26 May, 2012. Whilst numbers are satisfactory there are seats available. Nomination forms accompanied with the fee should be sent to the District office no later than Friday 18 May 2012.
CENTRAL COAST CRUNCH HUNTER IN ANNUAL MATCH The Hunter rep side travelled to Peats Ridge to take on the Central Coast side in their annual match for the coveted Artie Mollett Shield. With the introduction of "new blood" to the team hopes were high for a win, but sadly the locals proved too strong on the magnificent Springs layout. (Do yourself a favour and have a hit on a very challenging course). Our team were valiant in defeat, but went down to the tune of 12 matches to 6. For the full results click here. 2012 MASTERS & THE WINNING SHOT BY BUBBA WATSON We all marvelled at the winning shot of Bubba Watson to win this years Augusta Masters. Click here to view an aerial graphic of the shot.
The popular mixed ambrose championship will be hosted by Maitland on Sunday 20 May, 2012 at Maitland. Provided the weather gods are kind the course will be in tip top condition, and will attract a full field. The entry form is available on the web site, by clicking on the link under coming events or placing your name on the sheet at your own Club. Lady members are encouraged to twist their members arms to play in the event. An enjoyable day is assured.
Scone junior Will Barnett has been selected to play for the State in its bi-annual match against the A.C.T., at the Gold Creek Golf Club, on 2 & 3 June, 2012. Will will play for the junior side and his selection could be a stepping stone to the interstate series team in 2013. Will has just completed the Community Coaching Course and with his golf ability, the unassuming leftie, will be an asset to his Club & District. Will follows in the footsteps of current State players Nathan Waters & Dylan Perry. Congratulations & play well.
Kurri Golf Club hosted the 2012 Hunter River Ladies Championship, in conjunction with their Open Day on Sunday 25 March, 2012. A field of only 35 players attended the day, which is disappointing for the organisers. The winners of the Ladies Championship were Sue Ford, scratch winner on 85 hits and nett winner Pat Fielding on 70. In line with current policy the 2013 event will be hosted by an upper Hunter Club.
Finals decided to day, Sunday 18 March, 2012: Bettington Cup - Vintage d Kurri 4/3 at Muswellbrook Pogonoski Cup - Paterson d Maitland 2/1 at The Vintage Bercini Cup - Paterson d Stonebridge 2/1 at Kurri Hancock Shield - Maitland d Kurri 4/1 Frame Cup - The Vintage d Branxton 3/0 To view the full results and report click on the link above.
Ben Stokes, was a popular winner of the 2012 District Junior Championship, with a three over par round 73, edging out Hayden Gulliver by a single stroke. Only 42 players participated, but there were 10 players on 4 or less who played, making the event keenly contested. Click here for the report & list of winners.
Fourteen year old golfer Jack White, scored a hole in one during the 4th round of junior pennants at Branxton on Sunday 5 February, 2012. Jack, a 16 marker from The Vintage aced the 4th hole when his trusty five iron found the target on the 128m hole. Jack was frustrated when his ball could not be found over the green, but it soon turned to elation when one of his playing partners found the ball in the hole. Jack then proceeded to demolish his opponent to the tune of 6 & 4. Jack will receive a small memento in recognition of his ace at the annual pennant dinner.
ABERDEEN COME & TRY DAY The District endeavours to have Clubs arrange their "come & try " days to encourage new members is bearing fruit, if the day arranged by Aberdeen is any indication. Branxton & Paterson have been running their days for some time now, but if the enthusiasm shown at Aberdeen is any indication, golf will certainly grow in the area. Below is an excerpt from the report submitted by Craig Symington, who was instrumental in organising the day. "Our day was a huge hit with the kids and the weather was great. Fourteen kids turned out, of which six were girls and they had so much fun they did not want to stop. I had them hitting tennis balls, high bounce rubber balls, pvc yellow golf balls and then real golf balls. We hit to a target area similar to the course that we did, we had chipping, bunker shots and putting. They loved the putting as you will see in the photos. We hit full and half shots to our target area and finished off with long drive shots. Two of the parents were a great help, Jason Hallett and Gerard Partridge, I let them do the warm up and down as I am not much good on stretches. From set up to pack up 4 hours had passed in no time. I would also like to thank my wife for cooking the sausage sizzle."
Check the photo
below. This young fellow
has the potential looking at his swing. The back swing is almost in
the correct position, eye is over the ball, the left knee is bent in and he is ready to
launch the downswing.
l If all clubs put in the effort & have the same success with their days, then golf in the Hunter will have a healthy future.
NATHAN WATERS COUNTRY CHAMP Fresh out of the junior ranks Nathan Waters claimed his first State title with a win in the Golf NSW Country Championships, staged at Queanbeyan Golf Club at the weekend. Nathan played super golf around the demanding layout to fire one under par for the 36 hole event over the two days to win by one shot from Alex Pitty from the Central Coast. The selector punted on youth (5 of the selected players were 18 years or younger) and came up trumps with a winner in Nathan and the junior team winning the Teams event on a countback. The Senior team led after the opening round by 6 shots, but fell away on the Sunday to finish in 4th place. Click here to view the report and results. BRADY BUNCH
Following in the footsteps of Hayden's Heroes, team Captain Brady Benkovic led his team to victory in the Junior 4 Way event for the Col Johnston Shield. hosted by Kurri on the 5 & 6 November, 2011. This event is contested by future stars of golf in each District for the purpose of blooding them for the step up to representative golf. The team went through the round robin 9 hole match play series undefeated. In the final round they were up against the Lower North Coast, who had also recorded two from two. On Sunday morning the Hunter boys accounted for the opposition 5 matches to 2, to claim the Col Johnston Shield for the second year in a row. When the full results are to hand they will be posted on the website. Community Golf Coaches Course Hunter River DGA 23rd Oct 2011
Eight enthusiastic participants from the Hunter River DGA undertook the Jack Newton Junior Golf Community Golf Coaches Course at Maitland on Sunday the 23rd October. The aim of the course is to give volunteers ideas and instruction on how to conduct and assist with the delivery of junior and beginner programs at their club. Either working with their Local Golf Professional or setting up a Junior Program themselves the course provides participants with the necessary tools to assist them with growing and developing their young juniors which will hopefully flow into increased club membership. All participants gained Level 1 Coaching Accreditation with the Australian Sports Commission. It was great to see a current and former JNJG junior undertaking the course and with the support from the district it is clear that the Hunter River DGA is right behind wanting to promote and expand Junior Golf. JNJG has recently appointed Mark Ingrey as a Territory Manager for the area and he will be working closely with schools, clubs and the Community Coaches to coordinate positive junior programs . Attendees: Ben Stokes, Nathan Bagnall (Singleton), Peter & Nicolas Payne, John Stewart (The Oaks), Craig Symington (Aberdeen), Bobby Walker, Robert Scarr (Maitland), Mark Ingrey, Ross Abbott & Sharon Nott (JNJG) A special thanks to Robert Scarr (District President) who coordinated the day and Maitland Golf Club for providing the venue. Further information on Community Coaching Courses or Junior Programs please email jnjng@jnjg.com or for information about Junior Programs in the Hunter / Newcastle area contact Mark Ingrey mark@jnjg.com The District will be arranging a further Community Coaching course, in 2012, for those Clubs who could not attend this course.
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