SMERGS - Tournament Directory

DATE

EVENT

ORGANISER

LOCATION

Jan 26 - Australia Day

Mother Mary McKillop Miracle Cup

Peter T

Northbridge

Feb (2nd Sunday)

Curtley Cup

Phil S

Northbridge

March

SMERGS Memorial Cup

Peter Mac

On Tour - Cypress Lakes

April 25

The ANZAC Day Trophy

Alan W

Northbridge

June (QB Holiday)

The Beige Jacket

Phil S

Northbridge

August 20

Riverside Oaks Country Classic

Rob

On Tour - Riverside Oaks

September

The Carlos Road Cup

Rick C.

On Tour - Wentworth Falls

October

Di, Dodi and the Driver Memorial Cup

Phil S

Northbridge

November (2nd Friday)

The SMERGS Annual Dinner

Ken, Phil A, Rick C & Tim

Northbridge

November (2nd Sunday

The Buenes Aires Obelisk

Nick Hillyard

Northbridge

December (between Xmas & NY)

St Nicholas Cup

Rick B

On Tour


Mother Mary McKillopp Miracle (back to top)

Current titleholder: Alan Waddington & Bruce Rowe

The Event: 9 Holes Stableford Event with a NTP on 17 and LD on 18.

Tournament Organiser: Peter Thornton

The Game: Peter swears that there was no longest drives or nearest the pins for this event, well the above might suggest the contrary, the events calendar probably would indicate the same, but Peter, you're the man!!!  How are we going to work this one out?  I can suggest that we take submissions to establish who the winners were!  Phil S. hit a big one on the last, any other suggestions?
Some pretty low scores and high points, both Alan and Bruce off 16 hcp scored 21 points with 38 shots.  Very consistent guys, well done.  Bruce is quickly getting a reputation for being a "big game" player, saving himself in the normal stuff, just wait till he starts speaking with an American accent, keep that trophy cupboard firmly locked Peter, you never know!
The rain obviously didn't hamper the day with that kind of hitting, although as far as miracles go I'm not too sure how many were had.  I can honestly say that if I'd have got a putt inside three feet, THAT would've been a miracle!
Well done smergs, a good turn out and a great game had by all.


Curtley Cup (back to top)

Current titleholder: Peter Thornton and his Team (whoever they were)

The Event: 9 Holes Ambrose with the teams to be determined on the day with the Peter Mac traditional throw the balls over the shoulder routine…..

Tournament Organiser: Phil Stabback


Memorial Cup (back to top)

Location: Kangaroo Valley.

Current titleholder: Ken "It's all about handicap" Miller

The Event: The overall winner - Ken Miller
Front Nine - Ken Miller
Back Nine - Tim Becker
Longest Drive - Tim Becker
Nearest the pins - Rick Butler & Rob Miller
Best Group - Bruce Rowe, Steve Figgis, Phil Alexander & Tim Becker

Tournament Organiser: Rick Butler


Gallipoli Lone Pine Diggers Memorial Cup (back to top)

Current titleholder: Bruce Rowe

The Event: Sorry, I've got no idea,...  Alan?

Tournament Organiser: Alan Waddington


The Beige Jacket (back to top) - GOTO THE CARD & PHOTOS

Current titleholder: Robert Miller

The Event:

Notice of the premier event on the SMERGS calendar:

THIRD ANNUAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

(hereinafter referred to as ‘The Championship’) for the

QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY REPUBLICAN TROPHY (the ‘BEIGE JACKET’)

ROYAL NORTHBRIDGE G.C. – Monday 12th June, 2000

Order of Play

·                                 The Club Championship shall be played over 18 holes. The first tee will be available from 6.30 am. All competitors should be on the first tee for the ‘Call to Order’ by 6.20 am.

·                                 Groups shall be determined using the traditional SMERGS method.

·                                 Players shall be required to contribute 3 new individually-boxed golf balls each (balls to match the boxes, please; Rockets acceptable) by way of entry fee.

·                                 Because members have experienced some embarrassment (even felt really stupid) in the singing of the SMERGS song (especially near a main thoroughfare), this will NOT be part of the proceedings. Instead, each member shall recite (sotto voce if preferred) "I still call Northbridge home" as he tees his ball on the first tee.

·                                 Play shall be from the blue tees.

·                                 The designated marker for each group shall be required to keep the stroke and stableford score for each player in his group, as well as to calculate the team’s stableford average.

Events:

1.                               Club Champion        Winner: Net stroke score for 18 holes (Champion’s Beige Jacket plus 12 balls* plus trophy); Runner-up: 6 balls

2.                               Front 9                    Stableford score (excluding winners of events 1 and 3) (6 balls)

3.                               Back 9                      Stableford score (excluding winners of events 1 and 2) (6 balls)

4.                               NTP                          Hole # 5, 15, 16, 17 (3 balls each)

5.                               NTP in 2                   Hole # 2 (3 balls)

6.                               Longest drive          Hole # 18 (3 balls)

7.                               Teams                      Coffee bill to be calculated using traditional SMERGS method

Notes:   

1.                               SMERGS handicaps current on the day of competition shall apply.

2.                               In the event of ties, all prizes shall be shared with the exception of the Club Championship. In the event of a tie in that event, the winner shall be determined by a countback based on the relative aggregates of groups of 3 holes.

3.                               *Ball prizes have been calculated based on 16 SMERGS participating. In the interests of equity, justice and fair play (for which the SMERGS are famous), the Seconded Acting Honorary Tournament Director - Temporary reserves the right to adjust prizes on the day.

Good luck to all!

Phil Stabback (Seconded Acting Honorary Tournament Director - Temporary)

The Results:

Group

Player

Front 9 Stableford

Back 9 Stableford

Gross Strokes

Handicap

Nett Strokes

Rank

1

Peter MacDougall

14

17

77

8

69

2

 

Simon Rowe

16

15

80

10

70

3

 

Peter Burns

11

9

103

24

79

=6

2

Peter Thornton

6

13

105

16

89

=11

 

Rob Miller

13

18

78

10

68

1

 

John Webb

6

14

103

18

85

=9

3

Rob Lowndes

8

8

110

21

89

=11

 

Ken Miller

11

10

87

8

79

=6

 

Alan Waddington

9

8

No result

 

No result

NA

 

Steve Figgis

11

12

126

45

81

8

4

Phil Alexander

9

8

107

22

85

=9

 

Rick Chadwick

13

10

91

13

78

5

 

James Halliday

No Result

No Result

No Result

 

No Result

NA

 

Phil Stabback

15

13

77

6

71

4

The Prizes:

NTP 5 (2 balls)

Alan Waddington

Long Drive 18 (2 balls)

Phil Stabback

NTP 15 (2 balls)

Peter MacDougall

Front 9 Stableford) (5 balls)

Simon Rowe

NTP 16 (2 balls)

Phil Stabback

Back 9 Stableford) (5 balls)

Peter MacDougall

NTP 17 (2 balls)

Simon Rowe

Club Champion R/U (5 balls)

Peter MacDougall

NTP in 2 on 2 (2 balls)

Simon Rowe

Club Champion (12 balls + )

Rob Miller

Coffee:   Group No. 3


Riverside Oaks Country Classic (back to top) - GO TO THE CARD

featuring the TWEED JACKET (not to out do the prized "Beige Jacket")

Riverside Oaks – Sunday 20th August, 2000

·                                 Registration to Rob L (rlowndes@starchaust.com.au or 9413 2782). 16 players max on first in basis. Non-turn-ups on the day will still have to pay!!

·                                 First tee off at 7:04am. Please be there by 6:35am.

·                                 Cost is $60 per head inc golf, cart and lunch, payable on the morning, plus 3 boxed balls per player.

·                                 Handicaps to Modified Rowe Formula and will be advised on the day.

Ball prizes (based on Stableford Points):

Best individual         Overall:   12 plus Tweed "Millionaires Golf" Jacket
                Out:         5 (exc Overall)
                In:           5 (exc Overall and Out)
Best team                Overall:   4x2
                Out:         4x1 (exc Overall)
                In:           4x1 (exc Overall and Out)
NTP                          2
NTP                          2
Longest drive                          2
Team retaining colour ball       4x1 (minimum total strokes for ball)
Total                        48 balls

In the event of ties, all prizes shall be shared. Ball numbers may need adjusting on the day!!

The Results:

Group

Player

Front 9 Stableford

Back 9 Stableford

Total Stableford

Gross Strokes

Handicap

Nett Strokes

Rank

1

Rob Miller

16

11

27

97

16

81

=7

 

Rob Lowndes

13

12

25

110

26

84

=10

 

Rick Chadwick

17

15

32

94

18

76

2

2

Phil Alexander

15

15

30

105

30

75

4

 

Simon Rowe

20

20

40

81

13

68

1

 

John Webb

12

15

27

103

27

76

=7

3

Peter Macdougall

14

11

25

95

12

83

=10

 

James Halliday

14

11

25

109

36

73

 

 

Peter Thornton

15

14

29

101

20

81

5

4

Gary Skulander

12

14

26

115

32

83

9

 

Ken Miller

18

13

31

89

12

77

3

 

Alan Waddington

13

15

28

99

19

80

6

 

Tim Becker

13

12

25

109

25

84

=10

The Prizes:

Best Individual

Simon Rowe

Second Individual

Rick Chadwick

Front 9 Individual

Ken Miller

Back 9 Individual

Rick Chadwick
Phil Alexander
John Webb
Alan Waddington

NTP 8th

Alan Waddington

NTP11th

Rob Miller

Best Group

Group 2

Longest Drive 10th

Ken Miller

Best Group Front 9

Group 1

Best Group Back 9

Group 4

The Yellow Ball:   Group No. 2 - 37 points

Theoretical Coffee:             Group No. 3


The Carlos Road Cup (back to top)

Current titleholder: Bruce Rowe

The Event: Plenty of prizes except for those that come third, no balls!

Tournament Organiser: Rick Chadwick, thanks Rick & Phil for a fantastic day.

The Winners:
Overall Winner & Best Team - Bruce Rowe 35pts
Winner Out - ?
Winner In - ?
Best Team - Phil Stabback 28pts
Best Team - Peter Thornton 24pts
Best Team - Simon Rowe 29pts
Longest Drive (10th) - Phil Stabback
Nearest the Pin (5th) - Phil Alexander
Nearest the Pin (9th) - Peter MacDougall
Nearest the Pin (12th) - Rick Butler


DDD Matchplay Championship (back to top)

Click on graphic to view full size.

Click on graphic to view full size.


Buenes Aires Obelisk (back to top)

Current titleholder: Robert Miller

The Event: Did I hear three clubs only?? I suppose club selection will be more lengthy in the carpark and faster on the course, this may be the answer to the slow play!!

Tournament Organiser: Nick Hillyard, the South American Division

The Day: Well done Rob, Ken a close second AND A MULTITUDE OF EQUAL THIRDS!

Winner - Robert Miller 22pts
Second - Ken Miller 21pts
Third on 19pts - Lowndes, MacDougall, Skulander & Thornton


St Nicholas Cup (back to top)

Titleholder: Bruce, good to see you handicap coming down, Rowe

The Event: Stableford evernt: 18, front and back individual with team best two shots per hole, 18 hole aggregate

Tournament Organiser: Rick Butler & Nick Hillyard

A wet wet day it was.  Well done to everyone for having battled on through the wind and the rain!
The results:
18 holes: Bruce Rowe - 28pts
Front 9: Peter MacDougall - 14pts
Back 9: Rick Butler - 13pts
Teams Aggregate: MacD