After an excellent semi-final win last week over Mollymook, the team travelled to the Links at Shell Cove to take on Wollongong in the Southern Regional Final and a chance to advance to the Regional Final and take on a team from the Central Coast / Hunter Region

On a cold and wet Winter’s day the boys had their work cut out for them, playing last years finalists Wollongong. Seven of the eight matches made it to the 18th but unfortunately the result didn’t go the way we hoped. Jack Brand, Simon Keith, Ian Asbury and Lee Maddinson all halved their games. Losses to Will Ockenden, John McFarlane, Bill Moss and Gerard Day unfortunately meant we came up short, losing the match 6 : 2.

The guys were very appreciative of the members who went out to support them today on a pretty cold Winter’s Day. It takes a big commitment to play every Sunday morning during the series and the club are extremely grateful to all the players that represented the club this year. Congratulations to Simon Keith who played 5 of the 6 matches winning 4 and halving the other. Every other member of the team registered at least one win during the season. Thanks to Jack Brand, Lee Maddinson, Will Ockenden, Bill Moss, Neil Hartley, Gerard Day, Mark Henning, Ian Asbury and John McFarlane who all played in the team this year.

Good luck to Wollongong who take on the Northern Region Champions, Newcastle, at Camden Lakeside next Sunday.

Having finished runners up in their section of the draw the guys were drawn against Mollymook who were the top team from the other half of the draw. Another trip up the freeway ensued with the match taking place at Wollongong. The team were very pleased that the match wasn’t here on the Shoalhaven as the weather was foul but Wollongong seemed to have fared much better.

In a very tight match the scores finished at 4 : 4. Bill Moss, Ian Asbury and Simon Keith had wins while Jack Brand and Mark Henning managed to square their games. Lee Maddinson, Will Ockenden and John McFarlane were all beaten in close games.

As a a result of the tie we had to have a play off. Simon was chosen for the job and he had to take on the Mollymook player that halved with Jack. On the play off hole a two putt par was good enough to get the job done and the guys go on to next weeks regional final.

Next Sunday the guys will travel to The Links Shell Cove to take on Wollongong after they beat Kiama 5.5 : 2.5. Tee off will be at 1100. Hopefully it will be a good day and plenty of members can go along to cheer the guys on.

The Golf NSW Masters Pennant Round 4 took place on a pretty miserable Winter’s day with plenty of rain around. The team travelled to Port Kembla to take on the guys from The Grange.

In a critical match that the team had to win to have a chance of making it to the semi-finals, the guys put in a great performance, winning the match 6 : 2 maintaining 2nd place with a very good percentage advantage over Port Kembla who play The Vale next Sunday when our guys have the bye.

Today Bill Moss did not fancy getting too wet and had a huge 9 & 7 win in his match. There were also strong wins for Neil Hartley, Lee Maddinson, Will Ockenden, Ian Asbury and Simon Keith with no matches going past 17. Unfortunately Captain Jack Brand and John McFarlane couldn’t sustain the rage and were defeated in their matches.

Next week we host the other teams at The Heads but it is a bye round for us. All eyes will be on the Port Kembla vs The Vale match.

Masters Pennant Team Sunday 14 Jun. L – R Ian Asbury, Simon Keith, John McFarlane, Bill Moss, Will Ockenden, Lee Maddinson, Neil Hartley and Captain Jack Brand.

The Golf NSW Masters Pennant Round 3 took place this morning, Sunday 31 May. The team travelled to The Grange to take on the guys from Russell Vale.

The guys put in a great performance, winning the match 5.5 : 2.5 moving them into 2nd place on the ladder after Wollongong beat Port Kembla. There were wins for Jack Brand, Simon Keith, Gerard Day, Lee Maddinson and Bill Moss. Will Ockenden squared his match whilst John McFarlane and Neil Hartley were both defeated. Captain Jack Brand nominated Gerard Day as man of the match after stepping in at short notice and registering an excellent win playing at number 4.

Next week is another trip North to the Big Smoke to take on the Grange at Port Kembla.

The 2026 Men’s Club Championships concluded on Saturday 23 May in cool, damp conditions. Congratulations to Mark Johnston who, once again, is our Club Champion after rounds of 71, 71, 70 and 77. Mark had a slight stumble in the final round, but fortunately, his excellent play over the first three rounds gave him enough of a buffer from the chasers. Our Overall Nett Champion for 2026 is Neil Hartley who finished at minus 5 (279) over the 4 rounds which included two rounds of Nett 67.

As per the conditions of play Mark Johnston is also our A Grade Gross champion with a total of 289. Mark Henning took home the A Grade Nett prize with a total of 282. Runner Up Gross was Jack Brand, 307, and Bill Moss was the Nett Runner Up with 293.

Neil Hartley completely dominated A Reserve Grade, winning the Gross by 28 shots with a score of 303. Ian Beard took out the Nett prize with 289. Runners Up were James Eagle, Gross 331 and Kye Hawkins, Nett 292.

B Grade saw an excellent battle with Liam Dale coming from 4 behind in the final round to take out the Gross Prize on 345 winning by 3 shots over Will Vale who took out the Nett Prize on 292. Todd Kalajzich fell away in the final round but still managed to pick up the Gross Runner Up prize on 357 while AJ Robinson was the Nett Runner Up on 295.

Keith Muller held the lead in C Grade after 36 holes and was never headed, taking out the Gross prize on 377. Nett winner on 296 was Anthony Ballard. Runners Up were Wayne Dickie Gross 387 and Luke Morris Nett 305.

Congratulations to the prize winners and the 66 members who completed all 4 rounds of this year’s championship. Thanks to Will and his team who presented the course in great condition each round and to Greg and his guys in the Pro Shop who kept the field moving each day and put up with all the tales of woe before and after each round !!!

The Golf NSW Masters Pennant Round 2 took place this morning, Sunday 24 May. The team travelled to Wollongong to take on the guys from Port Kembla

In a close fought match the guys finished up with a 4 : 4 tie. There were wins for Jack Brand, Simon Keith, John McFarlane and Mark Henning. Unfortunately, Will Ockenden, Ian Asbury, Lee Maddinson and Bill Moss and lost their games.

Next week, the guys travel to The Grange to take on Russell Vale.

The Golf NSW Masters Pennant Round 1 took place this morning, Sunday 17 May. The team had an early alarm call to travel North to Russel Vale. Awaiting them was last years finalists, Wollongong.

In a close fought match the guys went down 4.5 to 3.5. There were wins for Jack Brand, Ian Asbury and John McFarlane and Lee Maddinson halved his match. Unfortunately, Will Ockenden (Masters Debutant), Mark Henning, Bill Moss and Neil Hartley lost their games.

Next week, the guys travel to Wollongong to take on Port Kembla.