NDGA Archive

Newcastle DGA suffered their second defeat of the Representative year at the hands of the Central Coast DGA.

The annual match for the Artie Mollett Shield was played at Everglades GC, Woy Woy, on Sunday July 24.

The conditions were fine but definitely chilly with Everglades GC in good condition.

The Central Coast has only won the Shield a handful of times since 1980 – but most of those have been when the match is played at Everglades – a compact
course described brilliantly as having 18 green but only 9 fairways.

This time around the Newcastle team were soundly beaten by 12 matches to 4 – with Newcastle failing to win any of the Divisions, Seniors, Colts or Juniors.

To view or download a copy of the Result Sheet, click on the link        NDGA vs CCDGA – 2016

The NDGA Final of the KENO NSW Mixed 4BBB event was finally played on Sunday July10 after having to be re-scheduled due to weather.

It was played at Charlestown GC with 8 pairs (16 players) participating in the Final.

Results

Winners – Michael and Veronica Williams (Tanilla Bay) with a score of plus 9

Runner-Up – Eric and Amanda Patterson (Tanilla Bay) with plus 2 c/b

Third – Peter and Maureen Dyer (Waratah) with plus 2.

Congratulations to our winners, Michael and Veronica, who are off to Bonville for the State Final.

Good luck and good golfing.

The Annual Match against Central Coast DGA will be held at Everglades GC at Woy Woy on Sunday July 24 with tee times from 9.30am

The teams will comprise 6 Seniors, 4 Colts and 6 Juniors.

The team chosen to represent the NDGA is – 

Seniors

Greg McMillan

Josh Greenwood

Craig Avery

Ben Hillard

Justin Ely

David Alexander

 

Colts

Isaiah Melia

Kane Burt

Daniel Lavelle

Thomas De Groot

 

Juniors

Josh Cook

Connor Benjamin

Reece Green

Jesse Fittler

Rhys Ballinger

Josh Robards

 

Officials      Mick Dodd, Rod Carruthers & Darren Searl

Transport is by own arrangements.  An allowance will be paid to those using their private vehicles.

Note – The tee off time is 9.30am   (not 10.30am as previously stated)

A compulsory team meeting will be held at 9.10am.  Players are expected to arrange their arrival and practice to ensure attendance at the meeting.

Players are expected to stay for the Lunch and Presentation.

Round 3 of this year’s Junior Pennant Series was held at Belmont GC on Sunday July 3 in cool but fine conditions.

A presentation was held at Muree GC on Sunday July 11 where the team and Individual winner were announced and presented with their prizes.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners.

The new format introduced this year was universally accepted by the players and whilst it does mean more work for the officialls – will again be used for
next year’s event.  We are however looking at other times of year in which to hold this event to avoid close contact with JNJG and School based
events.

To view or download a copy of the Prize Winners, click on the link     2016 Junior Pennant Prize Winners

 

To view or download a copy of the Club Teams Results, click on the link      2016 Junior Pennant Club Teams Results

 

To view or download a copy of the Selected Teams Results, click on the link     2016 Junior Pennant Selected Teams Results

Individual
Prize Winners

Part of the Winning Club Team – Charlestown

Club Team Runner Up – Port Stephens

Selected Team Winners – Team Nitties

 

 

Newcastle DGA hosted the ACT Monaro DGA on the weekend of July 9/10 as part of the David Wood Trophy which see Golf Illawarra, Central Coast DGA, ACT Monaro
DGA and Newcastle DGA play against each other every 3 years.

This year the match was held at Newcastle GC and despite heavy rain on the Friday prior, the course was presented in very good condition, and drew many
complimentary remarks from the Visitors, most of which had not played there previously.

Each team comprised 8 x Seniors, 4 x Colts and 4 x Juniors with Foursomes matchplay on Saturday afternoon followed by Singles matchplay on Sunday morning.
  Lunch and a Presentation followed the golf.

The Saturday Foursomes matches saw the ACT Monaro team dominate, finishing with a score of 6.5 to 1.5.    The only win for Newcastle being recorded
in the Juniors, where District Champion, Carter Nepia teamed with Connor Benjamin to record a clear win.

Sunday’s Singles events saw a determined fightback from the Newcastle Team.   Led by the Juniors who won their Division 3.5 to 0.5 with the Colts
and Seniors recording 2 all and 4 all  results in their Divisions.

Unfortunately this still left Newcastle 2 points adrift of the ACT team with a final score of ACT Monaro 13 to Newcastle 11        A
rare away win for the ACT team and the first loss in 2 years for the Newcastle team.

To View or download a copy of the Result Sheet, click on the link     NDGA vs ACT Monaro Result Sheet

The NDGA Team

NDGA President, Mick Dodd, at the Presentation

NDGA Captain, Greg McMillan presents the David Wood Trophy to ACT Monaro Captain, Scott Fogg

 

The 2016 Schoolboys and Schoolgirls Championships were held on Monday Jul11 at Muree Golf Club.

This year this event was held in conjunction with the Hunter Academy of Sports Australian Invitational Youth Games and the NHDLGA Girls Junior Championship

42 players teed off in cool conditions that improved as the day progressed.  Muree GC course was in good condition and players enjoyed the challenge
of the tree lined course.

The Schoolboys Champion as Josh Cook from SFX with a Scratch score of 75.   The Schoolgirls Champions was again Makenzie Toole from Belmont Christian
School with a score of 83.

Numerous Scratch and Nett prizes were awarded in the many age divisions.  See the full Results Sheet for details.

To view or download a copy of the Result Sheet, click on the link    2016 Schools Champs – Result Sheet

Schoolboys
Champion for 2016 – Josh Cook – with Don Nelson JPO

Age Divisions – Scratch Winners and Runner ups

Age Divisions – Nett Winners and Runner Ups

 

 

This year the NDGA Schoolboy’s and Schoolgirl’s Championship will be held in conjunction with Round 1 of the Hunter Academy of Sport’s Australian International
Youth Games at Muree GC on Monday July 11.

The combined Draw has tee times commencing at 8.30am.

To download or view a copy of the Draw, click on the link    2016 Schools Champs – Draw

The second Match of this year’s representative series will be held against Act Monaro DGA at Newcastle GC on the weekend of July 9/10.

Teams will consist of 8 x Seniors, 4 x Colts and 4 x Juniors.

On Saturday July 9 with tee times from 12.14pm – Teams will play Foursomes matchplay.

On Sunday July 10 – players will play Singles matchplay – with tee times from 8.00am.

Lunch and a Presentation will take place after play concludes on Sunday.

Players should report to the NDGA official at 11.30am on the Saturday and 7.30am on the Sunday.

The team chosen to represent the NDGA is – 

Seniors

Greg McMillan (c)

Josh Greenwood

David Alexander

Ben Hillard

Isaiah Melia

Justin Ely

Craig Avery

Mick Coutman

 

Colts

Jye Forrester

Daniel Lavelle

Jack Hickey

Bryce Pickin

 

Juniors

Carter Nepia

Jye Pickin

Josh Cook

Connor Benjamin

Round 3 of this year’s Junior Pennant is scheduled for Sunday July 3 at Belmont GC – with tee times from 8.30am

A sausage sizzle will be available for players at the completion of their round.

To download or view a copy of the Round 3 Draw, click on the link       Junior Pennant Round 3 Draw

The 2016 NDGA Junior Pennant Series continued on Sunday June 26 – with Round 2 being held at Newcastle GC.

A new format has been introduced 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.

46 players have registered for this years Series – with 38 players participating in Round 2.

The weather was cool to cold with little or no wind –  good for golf  and the Newcastle course was in great condition, with greens firm and
fast.

Round 3 will be held at Belmont GC on July 3 – with tee times from 8.30am.      Check the website on Friday afternoon for the Draw and
other information regarding Round 3.

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