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On the weekend of June 17/18 the NDGA Representative team travelled to Merriwa GC for the Annual match against the Hunter River DGA.

For many of the members of both teams, this was their first experience with sand greens – and after a brief lesson – it was game on.  Most adapted
quickly and at the end of the weekend there was generally favourable comments about the skills necessary to play on sand greens.

As was expected we were welcomed very warmly by almost the entire male membership of Merriwa GC – all 13 members.   The hospitality shown to all of
the players and officials was marvellous and appreciated by all the visitors.

This year our competition consisted of Fourball Matchplay on the Saturday with Singles Matchplay on the Sunday morning..   The weather was considerably
better than that experienced by our families on the coastal fringe with dry but cool conditions on Saturday – with a very foggy start to a magic winter’s
day on Sunday.

Newcastle DGA continued with their dominance in this event – winning 12.5 matches to 5.5

To view or download a copy of the Result Sheet, click on the link      2017 NDGA vs HRDGA Result Sheet

Photos from the weekend

Both Teams at Merriwa

Typical Sand Green

A foggy start to Sunday

First Tee-off

Josh Robards prepares to Putt whilst Steve Hassett looks on

 

The Newcastle DGA team chosen to play against the Hunter River DGA at Merriwa GC on the weekend of June 17 / 18 is

Seniors

Mick Wade (c)

Steve Hassett

Mark Rota

Matt Lister

Mat Dorney

Matt Lavelle

Juniors

Luke Ferrier

Connor Benjamin

Josh Robards

Brij Ingrey

Harry Cleare

Jesse Fittler

On Saturday the event will be Foursomes Matchplay

On Sunday we will play Individual Matchplay         Lunch and presentation to follow – Attendance is mandatory.

Bus transport will be provided for the Junior team. Bus to LEAVE Waratah GC at 8.00am on Saturday morning.

Over the weekend of June 3, 4 the Newcastle DGA hosted the team from Central Coast DGA at Pacific Dunes GC.

On Saturday the teams of 6 Seniors, 4 Colts and 6 Juniors played Foursomes Matchplay.  Pacific Dunes was in great condition but the weather did not
co-operate with ever increasing showers all day.

Honours on Saturday were shared in the Senior and Colts divisions – but the Newcastle Juniors prevailed to record a 2.5 to 0.5 margin.   Overall this
meant that Newcastle enjoyed a 5 to 3 lead after Saturdays foursomes.

On Sunday the weather improved for the Singles matchplay event.  The Senior Division saw Central Coast dominate 4 matches to 2 to start the fightback
– but good wins in the Colt Division 3 to 1 and also in the Junior Division 4 to 2 – saw Newcastle prevail.

Over this weekend the teams were playing for 2 Trophies.   The Annual Match for the Artie Mollett Trophy was decided using the Sunday Results only…
 In this event Newcastle regained the trophy with the score being 9 to 7.

Using the results from both days – the David Wood trophy was won by Newcastle DGA with a score of 14 to 10.

Notable performances were big wins in the Juniors singles to Jye Pickin and Luke Ferrier.  Bryce Pickin recorded a good win in the Colts Division.
 Representing the District for the first time was 12 year old Brij Ingrey and he performed very well – winning his singles match 1 up and teaming
with another newcomer in Harry Cleare to square their foursomes match on the Saturday.   This augers well for the health of Junior District Representatives
in the Short to Medium term.

In Summary, a good result for Newcastle DGA in what expected to be, and was, a very close result.

To view or download a copy of the result sheet, click on the link      NDGA vs CCDGA 2017 Results

NDGA Team Captain, Michael
Wade accepts the Trophy from CCDGA Captain Dave Willetts.

The 2017 NDGA District Championships were conducted over 18 holes at Merewether Golf Club on Sunday May 21.

The weather was good for golf with overcast mild conditions with little or no wind.   Many thanks to the greens staff as Merewether Golf Course was
presented in very good condition despite the recent rains.

136 players contested the event – a record number for the modern format for this event.

In the open Division the Winner was a very excited Michael Wade from Charlestown GC with a 3 under par score of 67. The Runner Up was local Junior Luke
Ferrier on 68 with Mark Rota from Pacific Dunes finishing 3rd with 69.

In the Senior, 55 and over, Division the Winner was Warren Gorton from Hawks Nest with 74 from Toronto’s Peter Drinkwater on 75.

The Junior Division saw local Junior Luke Ferrier prevail with a 2 under par 68 – with Waratah’s Caleb Bromley beating several more fancied Juniors to
take out the Runner Up prize with a very good round of 73.

In conjunction with these Championships – the NDGA conduct a competition between the Club Champions and Club Junior Champions  – For the Champion
of Champions Trophies   This year Junior Luke Ferrier won both of these Champion of Champions events – due to his being the Club Champion and
Junior Champion at Merewether Golf Club.   Congratulations Luke, well played.

In the Nett event held in conjunction we saw Bruce Day from Tanilba Bay with 67 on countback prevail from Luke Tranter from Muree and Rodney Hook from
Pacific Dunes.

The Team events with the best 3 of 4 scores saw Pacific Dunes run out winners with 217 in the Scratch Martin Shield event and Waratah with 218 winning
the Nett Walton Shield Event

To view or download a copy of the Result Sheet, Click on the link    2017 District Champs – Result Sheet

To view or download
a copy of the full Scores, click on the link     2017 District Champs – Full Scores

2017 NDGA District
Champion – Michael Wade

 

2017 Champion of Champions – Luke Ferrier being congratulated by NDGA President Mick Dodd

The Newcastle DGA Team to play against the Central Coast DGA on Sat/Sun June 3/4 is – 

 

Seniors

Ben Hillard

Michael Wade (c)

Justin Ely

Mick Coutman

Steve Hassett

Mark Rota

Colts

Brayden Petersen

Bryce Pickin

Jordan Ward

Kane Burt

Juniors

Luke Ferrier

Jye Pickin

Connor Benjamin

Josh Robards

Brij Ingrey

Harry Cleare

Congratulations to those players selected….

This year we are playing this event as a 2 day event – combining the normal annual match for the Arthur
Mollett Cup (on the Sunday) and the Quad way event for the David Wood trophy (over both days)

 

On Saturday the event will be Foursomes Matchplay with tee times from 11.00am

On Sunday we play Individual Matchplay with tee times from 8.30am

Draw updated to Ver 2.1

The 2017 NDGA District Championships will be held on Sunday May 21 at Merewether Golf Club.

The Event will be conducted over 18 holes with Tee Times from 7.30am

To view or download a copy of the DRAW, click on the link      2017 District Championships Draw Ver 2.1

Update – Club Results amended – Basic maths error by yours truly.  Apologies to Newcastle.

Round 3 of the Junior Pennant Series was held at Belmont GC on Friday April 21 with 46 Junior taking part.

Belmont GC was in great condition and the weather perfect for golf.

One highlight of the day was a slam dunk eagle from Damon Green on the 4th – all witnessed by his uncle Nathan.

 

To view or download a copy of the Prizewinners, click on the link       2017 Junior Pennant Prizewinners

To view or download a copy of the Final Results for Club Teams, click on the link     Final Results – Club Teams

To view or download a copy of the Final results for Selected Teams, click on the link     Final Results – Selected Teams

The Presentation of Trophies etc will take place
at the Schoolboys/Girls Championships – to be held on Monday July 10 at Tanilba Bay GC.

 

Round 3 of this year’s Junior Pennants will be held at Belmont GC on Friday April 21 – with tee times from 8.00am

To view or download a copy of the Round 3 Draw, click on the link     Round 3 Draw – ver 2.0

 

Round 2 of the  2017 NDGA Junior Pennant Series was played at Newcastle GC on Thursday April 20.

50 players have registered for this years Series – with 42 players participating in Round 2.

The weather was perfect for golf and the Newcastle course was in it’s usual great condition.

Round 3 will be held at Belmont GC on Friday April 21 – with tee times from 8:00am 

To view or download a copy of the Selected Teams Results for Round 2, click on the link       Selected Teams – Round 2 Results

To view or download a copy of the Clubs Teams Results for Round 2, click on the link      Club Teams – Round 2 Results

 

Round 2 of this year’s Junior Pennants will be held at Newcastle GC on Thursday April 20 – with tee times from 10.00am

To view or download a copy of the Round 2 Draw, click on the link      Round 2 Draw – ver 2.0