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The 2017 NDGA Junior Pennant Series started on Thursday April 11 – with Round 1 being held at Charlestown GC.

A new format that was introduced last year and continued this year –  with handicap matchplay and a modified scoring system. Players have been allocated
into 4 Selected Teams based on GA handicap and will play for their Selected Team as well as their Club Teams.

49 players have registered for this years Series – with 35 players participating in Round 1.

The weather held off for the day  and the Charlestown course was in good condition considering the recent rain.

Round 2 will be held at Newcastle GC on Thursday April 20 – with tee times from 10.00am Check the website on Wednesday afternoon for the Draw and other
information regarding Round 2.

To view or download a copy of the Selected Teams Results for Round 1, click on the link      Selected Teams – Round 1 Results

To view or download a copy of the Clubs Teams Results for Round 1, click on the link         Club Teams – Round 1 Results

 

The NDGA Junior Pennants get under way for this year on Tuesday April 11.

Charlestown GC will host Round 1 with tee times from 10.30am.   Newcastle Gc will host on April 20 and Belmont GC on April 21.

Please arrive in time for a briefing at 10.15am where the conditions of play and scoring system will be explained.

For further information please click on the links below.

To view or download a copy of the Round 1 Draw, click on the link     DRAW Round 1

To view or download a copy of theConditions of Play, click on the link      2017 Junior Pennant – Rules and Conditions

To view or download a copy of the Club Teams, click on the link       2017 Junior Pennant – Club Teams

To view or download a copy of the Selected Teams, click on the link        2017 Junior Pennant – Selected Teams

To view or download a copy of the Universal Balanced Match Index, click on the link   Balanced Match Index

The Finals of the 2017 A Grade Pennants was contested today, Sunday March 26, at Newcastle Golf Club.

Newcastle GC was in very good condition and the weather the best experienced during this year’s Pennant Series.

Congratulations to our Winners and commiserations to the other Finalists

To view or download a copy of the Finals Results, click on the link     2017 A Grade Pennant Finals Results

Division 1

Waratah GC and Toronto CC contested the Final – with Waratah prevailing in a closer contest than the scores might indicate.

A couple of early matches that swung Waratah’s way and finished on the 18th hole anchored the win – with honours shared amongst the other matches.

A close run thing but again – and for the 8th time in the past 10 years – Toronto found themselves on the wrong side of the scoresheet.

The Winners of this years A Grade Pennant Division 1 – Waratah GC are pictured below. 

 

Division 2

Pacific Dunes and Muree contested the Final in Division 2.    Both Teams were undefeated during the preliminary rounds and had previously drawn
their Round match.

Again, in a see-saw match which saw alternate matches won and lost – the result was again a Draw 4 to 4.    Under the Rules – a player was selected
by each Team.    Team Captains –  Mat Dorney for Muree and Mark Rota for Pacific Dunes then played a sudden death playoff for the first
tee.  Mat Dorney had a chance to win on the first playoff hole – then Mark Rota missed a short putt on the 2nd hole.    A good tee shot
to the difficult par 3 third and a birdie putt saw Mark Rota and Pacific Dunes prevail and thus win this years A Grade Division 2 Pennant.

The Winning Pacific Dunes team is pictured below

The following is an extract from the family Notice in the Newcastle Herald.

“Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of PAUL’S Life to be held at James Murray Funeral Chapel, Blackall St, Broadmeadow
this THURSDAY 23rd March 2017 at 1.00pm. A private cremation will follow.

In lieu of flowers donations to Outreach Palliative Care may be left at the service.”

 

A brief insight into Paul’s commitment to golf  – 

He was elected to the NDGA in 1986

He was a past Captain of Merewether Golf Club – many years

He was a past President of Merewether Golf Club – 5 years

He was made a Life Member of Merewether Golf Club in 2009

He was NDGA Secretary from 2002 to 2008, and also from 2011 to 2012

He was NDGA President from 2010 to 2012

He was NDGA Vice President from 2015 to present.

He was a Golf NSW Councillor from 2010 to 2016

He was made a Life Member of the NDGA in 2008.

It is my very sad duty to inform of the passing of one of the NDGA’s finest, current Vice-President, Past President, Past Secretary, Past GolfNSW Councillor,
Paul Cortaville.

Paul was a good friend and a tireless contributor to Golf Administration at  Club, District and State level.  His extensive contribution will
be sadly missed.

Paul suffered a stroke back in mid February and spent 2 weeks in JHH.  Investigations revealed further medical issues. A further episode recently
saw him under palliative care at home for a short period until his passing at 12.00am on Sunday morning, surrounded by his family.

Our condolences are extended to his wife, Vivienne and  family.

Details of the Funeral Service will be posted – when available.

 

Today, Sunday March 19 we finally got to play the postponed Round 1 from February 12.

Division 1 teams were hosted at Muree GC with Division 2 at Merewether GC.  Both Courses were very wet after recent heavy rain with Preferred lies
through the green in place at both venues.  The Division 1 players had the worse of the weather today due to their early start at Muree GC when
they were forced to start in frequent showery weather.  This persisted for at least the first 9 holes.  The later starters in Division 2
at Merewether escaped the worst of the weather.

In Division 1 we saw good wins to Waratah and Toronto confirm their place at the top of the group and move forward to next weeks Final.  In the other
match last year’s Champions, Charlestown, recorded a consolation win over newly promoted Newcastle GC.

Division 2 was potentially a closer affair with no less than 4 teams having a chance to make the 2 team Final depending on results this weekend.  However,
a clear win by undefeated Pacific Dunes and a close win by the other undefeated team, Muree, saw both these teams progress to the Final.    
  In the other match Beresfield recorded their 2nd win for the year with a clear win over Tanilba Bay.

To view or download a copy of the postponed Round 1 Results, click on the link   Postponed Round 1 Results

To view or download a copy of the Summary after the Final Rounds, click on the link      Summary after Final Round

The Finals will be held at Newcastle GC on Sunday March 26

Division 2 – 7.30am        Pacific Dunes vs  Muree

Division 1 – 8.00am        Waratah  vs  Toronto

 

 

In this Round – Division 1 played at Pacific Dunes GC and Division 2 played at Charlestown GC. The weather was great for golf – fine, mild with light breeze.

Good wins were recorded by Waratah and Toronto whilst Nelson Bay recorded their first win in Division 1 this year with a close win over Newcastle. 

In next week’s final round – Merewether will be looking to record a win over ladder leaders Waratah, and hope other results go their way – for them to
make the Final.  Wins to Toronto and Waratah will see them contest the Final on March 26 at Newcastle GC.

Division 2 saw clear wins to Pacific Dunes and Muree – with Shortland Waters prevailing over Hawks Nest in a close contest.

Next week if Pacific Dunes and Muree win they will secure their place in the Final.  Hawks Nest and Shortland Waters are not without their chance
if they win but will need other results go their way.

To view or download a copy of the Round 5 Results, please click on the link.      2017 A Grade Pennant Results – Round 5

To view or download a copy of the Summary after Round 5, click on the link       2017 A Grade Pennant – Summary after Round 5

 

In this Round – Division 1 played at Hawks Nest GC and Division 2 played at Toronto GC. The weather was cool, cloudy and light showers.

Good wins were recorded by Waratah and Toronto  whilst Merewether bounced back with a thumping win over Nelson Bay in Division 1.

Division 2 saw clear wins to Pacific Dunes, Muree and Hawks Nest.

To view or download a copy of the Round 4 Results, please click on the link.      2017 A Grade Pennant Results – Round 4

To view or download a copy of the Summary after Round 4, click on the link     2017 A Grade Pennant – Summary after Round 4

In this Round – Division 1 played at Tanilba Bay GC and Division 2 played at Nelson Bay GC. The weather was cool and cloudy..

Good wins were recorded by Waratah and Newcastle whilst Charlestown bounced back with a win win over Nelson Bay in Division 1.

Division 2 saw a clear win to Pacific Dunes and a close win for Beresfield, whilst Muree and Hawks Nest fought out a 4 all draw.

To view or download a copy of the Round 3 Results, please click on the link.      2017 A Grade Pennant Results – Round 3

To view or download a copy of the Summary after Round 3, click on the link      2017 A Grade Pennant – Summary after Round 3

The 2017 Series of the NDGA A Grade Pennant finally got under away on Sunday February 19 after Round 1 was postponed from February 12 to March 19 due
to extreme weather forecast.

In this Round Division 1 played at Shortland Waters GC and Division 2 played at Waratah GC.  The weather was cool and cloudy (for Summer) with
some light showers and drizzle.

Good wins were recorded by Toronto and Waratah whilst Merewether had a close win over last year’s Pennant winners, Charlestown in Division 1.

Division 2 saw clear wins to Hawks Nest and Shortland Waters, whilst Muree and Pacific Dunes fought out a 4 all draw.

To view or download a copy of the Round 2 Results, please click on the link.          2017 A Grade Pennant Results – Round 2

To view or download a copy of the Summary after Round 2, click on the link             2017 A Grade Pennant – Summary after Round 2