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Round 3 of this year’s A Grade Pennant series was held in warm and humid conditions on Sunday February 21.

Shortland Waters hosted Division 1 with Hawks Nest hosting Division 2.

The individual game scores are getting close with the Club’s match scores even closer.

Division 1 is led by Belmont despite a close loss to Toronto today when Belmont’s top order failed to fire.  Charlestown remains undefeated but still
third on a count back, after a win over Muree today – with Charlestown lower order anchoring the win.

In the other Division 1 match – last year’s pennant winner, Waratah, looked in grave danger of losing to a determined Merewether outfit.  A last hole
win for a drawn game and a close win to Waratah team captain, Greg McMillan, saw Waratah squeak home by the closest possible margin.

Division 2 saw Newcastle remain undefeated and a clear leader after a good win over Karuah.  Wins to Pacific Dunes and Nelson Bay see these Clubs
fill the second and third places respectively.

 

To view or download a copy of the Round 3 Results, please click on the link        2016 A Grade Pennant Results – Round 3

To view or download a copy of the Summary after Round 3, please click on the link     2016 A Grade Pennant – Summary after Round 3

Round 2 of this year’s A Grade Pennant Series was conducted today.  Division 1 was played at Merewether Golf Club, with Division 2 at Karuah Golf
Club.

The weather was fine, light breeze but hot and humid.

Division 1 saw Belmont continue on it’s winning way, Waratah bounce back with a good win after it’s first round loss and Charlestown upset one of the fancied
teams in Toronto.

In Division 2 – Newcastle had another good win with Nelson Bay and Beresfield recording their first wins for the Series.

On a lighter note – The match between Beresfield and Tanilla Bay saw Beresfield get up 5 / 3.   It nearly did not happen, super sub, Ray Stout arrived
at the course expecting to be in a support role of caddie etc, but was included in the team at the last minute due to another members no show.  Playing
with clubs borrowed from the NDGA official on the day he won his match 5 & 3 and led Beresfield to their win.   Well done to Ray.

To view or download a copy of the Round 2 Results, click on the link     2016 A Grade Pennant – Round 2 Results

To view or download a copy of the Summary after Round 2, click on the link    2016 A Grade Pennant – Summary after Round 2

 

The 2016 Series of the NDGA A Grade Pennant commenced on Sunday February 7 with Division 1 playing at Charlestown GC and Division 2 playing at Tanilba
Bay GC.

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

Division 2 saw clear wins to Hawks Nest and Pacific Dunes, whilst Newcastle recorded the closest of wins over Nelson Bay.   Nelson Bay’s team this
year contains 3 Juniors who will benefit from the experience. 

To view or download a copy of the Round 1 Results, please click on the link.      2016 A Grade Pennant Results – Round 1

To view or download a copy of the Summary, click on the link       2016 A Grade Pennant – Summary after Round 1

 

REVISED – Myall Autumn Classic – Saturday Event Added.    Method of allocating points clarified.

REVISED – Waratah Cup points reduced to 100

Following feedback from a number of the golfers in the District over the past year and discussions within the NDGA Executive it has been decided to introduce
an NDGA Order of Merit Competition during 2016. The competition will be based solely on points awarded for performances at various Club Open Major
Events and NDGA events between February and November 2016.

It is the intention that this competition will replace the Stroke Average based District Vardon Event.

The main objectives of this competition are: 1) to promote Golf in the District, particularly participation of elite golfers in Club Open Major Events;
2) to recognize outstanding performances within the District in these events; 3) to use the results to assist with selection for NDGA representative
teams.

The competition will commence with the first scheduled Club Open event in 2016, which is the Karuah Cup on February 6 and will conclude at the Beresfield
Bowl, on November 19.

A trophy for the winner and significant voucher prizes will be awarded to the first three positions at the conclusion of the competition.

To view or download a copy of the full competition details, click on the link       2016 NDGA Order of Merit Document – Rev 2

To view or download copy of the Order of Merit Flyer, click on the link      2016 NDGA Order of Merit Flyer

 

The Draw for the 2016 A Grade Pennant Series has just been released.

To view or download a copy of the Combined Div 1 and Div 2 Draw, click on the link    2016 A Grade Pennant Draw – Combined

To view or download a copy of the Division 1 Draw, Click on the link     2016 A Grade Pennant Draw – Division 1

To view or download a copy of the Division 2 Draw, Click on the link      2016 A Grade Pennant Draw – Division 2

To view or download a copy of the A Grade Pennant Rules for 2016, click on the link    2016 A Grade Pennant Rules

Belmont Golf Club hosted this years B & C Grade Pennant Dinner and Presentation, with just on 100 attending.

It was a great night with plenty of banter and sledging between the various teams.

The Winner of the B Grade Pennant for 2015 were the team from Nelson Bay.  The other finalists were Newcastle Golf Club.

Nelson Bay B Grade Pennant Team – Winners 2015

The C Grade Pennant Winner for 2015 were the team from Belmont Golf Club.  The other finalists were the team from Charlestown GC.

Belmont C Grade Pennant Team – Winners 2015

Belmont team Captain, John Dickman, seen here collecting the framed Pennant from NDGA President, Mick Dodd.    Mick was a member of the Charlestown
team that contested the final.

Also on this night awards are presented for the Winners of the B & C Grade District Championships and the Oc Colley Cup.

The C Grade Event was washed out – which resulted in no awards being handed out this year.  The first time that has happened for a very long time.

In B Grade, the District Champion was Jed Malone from Hawks Nest. Well done Jed.

Jed Malone seen collecting his trophy from NDGA President, Mick Dodd and Vice-President, Paul Cortaville

In the Nett Oc Colley Cup event – the winner for 2015 in B Grade was Neil Lembke.   Congratulations Neil.

Neil Lembke is pictured, receiving his award from Mick Dodd and Paul Cortaville.

The night would not have been complete without a Best Dressed Team award – and this was clearly won by the boys from Hawks Nest.  See below.

The GolfNSW Men’s Country Championships were held at Wollongong GC over the weekend of December 5/6. The weather was warm and breezy for the afternoon
round on the Saturday and just perfect for the Sunday morning round. 

The NDGA entered a team of 6 players, comprising, Greg McMillan, Craig Avery, Justin Ely, Ben Hillard, Jye Forrester and Mick Coutman.

The event was won by The Vintage’s Dylan Perry with a score of 2 under par, 138. 

The best 36 hole score by a Newcastle player was shared by Justin Ely and Jye Forrester with 7 over par, 147. Other scores were Mick Coutman 150, Ben Hillard
151, Craig Avery 152 and Greg McMillan 163. 

In the Team event, with 5 of the 6 score counting, the NDGA team finished fourth behind the Teams from Mid North Coast, Central Western and Hunter River.

For a full results listing please access the GolfNSW website.

Wollongong Golf Course – 1st Tee and 18th Green

NDGA Team Members

Country players prepare for an early start on Sunday morning.   

Congratulations Nelson Bay GC and Belmont GC – as the winners of this year’s B & C Grade Pennants respectively.

The Pennant Finals were played at Horizons GC on Sunday November 29.  The weather changed from cloudy early to fine and breezy in the later stages
of the matches.

The B Grade Final saw Nelson Bay GC matched against Newcastle GC.   Unfortunately, Newcastle were only able to field 5 eligible players and were thus
disadvantaged from the outset.

Nelson Bay’s team was not diverted by distractions on the day and proved their status of being a focused, well organised team and ran out easy winners
– with a score of 6 to nil.

Congratulations to the Nelson Bay team members and officials.

The C Grade Final saw Charlestown GC pitted against Belmont GC .

Despite a couple of close game results – Belmont did enough to record a win – with a score of 4 to 2.

Again, congratulations to the Belmont team members and officials.

To view or download a copy of the Finals Results, click on the link       2015 B&C Pennant Finals – Results

 

Reminder – The B & C Grade Pennant Dinner will be held at Belmont GC on Saturday December 12.     Please see the notice in your Club for
further details 

The 2015 NDGA District Championships were held over 27 holes at Belmont Golf Club on Sunday November 22.

The weather was favourable with cloudy but dry conditions throughout the day.  Belmont golf course was presented in excellent condition and thanks
must go to the course staff as well as the ProShop and Club staff that assisted with the staging of this event.

With Qualification for A Grade pennants re-introduced this year, requiring Clubs to field a minimum of 6 players, the field size was expected to increase
from previous years – but it was pleasing to see 146 on the timesheet and 131 taking their place in the field.

Brayden Petersen won his first District Champion title with a one under score of 107.  Defending Champion, Blake Windred, edged out Greg McMillan
on a count back on 108 for the Runner-Up position.

Blake Windred defended his Junior District Champion title in what will be his last year in the Junior division.  Josh Cook was runner-up on 113.

The Senior District Champion was Les Oliver from Newcastle GC on 117 – from Greg Kent, Charlestown, on 123 in a count back. 

 

To view or download a copy of the full results, click on the link            2015 District Champs – Result Sheet

To View or download a copy of the Complete Scores, click on the link        2015 District Champs – Scores

 

The following Clubs have qualified to enter a Team in the 2016 A Grade Pennant Series.

Belmont

Beresfield

Charlestown

Hawks Nest

Karuah

Merewether

Muree

Nelson Bay

Newcastle

Pacific Dunes

Shortland Waters

Tanilla Bay

Toronto

Waratah 

This year the NSW Country Championships will be held at Wollongong GC on the weekend of December 5/6.

The NDGA has chosen the following players to represent our District at this event – 

Greg McMillan

Ben Hillard

Mick Coutman

Justin Ely

Craig Avery

Jye Forrester

Good luck and good golfing to our Team.