2015 NSW Men's Fourball Championship

2015 NSW MEN’S FOURBALL CHAMPIONSHIP STATE FINAL PLAYER INFORMATION GUIDE 6-9 October 2015 Bonville Golf Resort, Coffs Harbour

#MensNSWFourball

Welcome to the 2015 NSW Men’s Fourball Championship STATE FINAL

Welcome from Golf NSW

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Program

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Meals

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Functions

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The Championship

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Prizes

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Draw

General

Social Media

Accommodation

Contacts

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WELCOME – Golf NSW

It is my pleasure, on behalf of Golf NSW, to welcome you to the State Final of the 2015 NSW Men’s Fourball Championship at the magnificent Bonville Golf Resort.

Congratulations for winning your way through the Club and District level of the competition. This is a great achievement.

I am sure your experience at the State Final will be both enjoyable and memorable.

Enclosed you will find details outlining the event and additional information for your reference. Please familiarise yourself with all the relevant details.

The Golf NSW team on hand during the event are there to ensure everything runs smoothly, and that your experience at the State Final is a memorable one. Should you require any assistance at all, please don’t hesitate to ask them.

In closing, I wish you all the very best in the Championship.

Yours faithfully,

Chris Allen Chairman, Golf NSW

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PROGRAM

Monday 5 October All day

Practice available at Bonville Golf Resort

Tuesday 6 October All day After 2.00pm 5.00pm 5.30pm – 6.30pm 7.00pm 9.00pm

Practice available at Bonville Golf Resort Arrive and check in at accommodation Bus leaves to Bonville Golf Resort * Registration at Bonville Golf Resort Welcome BBQ Dinner at Bonville Golf Resort Bus leaves to accommodation *

Wednesday 7 October 6.30am – 10.00am 7.30am 8.00am – 9.20am 3.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 8.30pm

Buffet breakfast at accommodation ** Bus leaves to Bonville Golf Resort * 1st Round off 1st and 9th tees Bus leaves to accommodation * Bus leaves to Bonville Golf Resort * Social Dinner & Chipping Competition Option Bus leaves to accommodation *

Thursday 8 October 6.30am – 10.00am 8.00am 9.00am – 10.20am 4.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm for 7.30pm 10.30pm

Buffet breakfast at accommodation ** Bus leaves to Bonville Golf Resort * 2nd Round off 1st and 9th tees Bus leaves to accommodation * Bus leaves to Bonville Golf Resort * Dinner and Presentations at Bonville Golf Resort Bus leaves to accommodation *

Friday 9 October 6.30am – 10.00am 10.00am

Buffet breakfast at accommodation ** Check out of accommodation

* For those staying at Opal Cove Resort ** Breakfast will be served daily at your designated accommodation

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MEALS

Breakfast Breakfast will be served each day at your designated accommodation.

Lunch Lunch will be at your own expense. To ensure a quick transition after nine holes we ask that you only purchase snacks such as pies and sandwiches.

Larger meals may be ordered following your round.

There is to be NO alcohol consumption on course for the duration of the Championship.

(Refer Conditions for State Events available at www.golfnsw.org).

Other Meals Dinner is provided Tuesday and Thursday nights. All other meals are at your own expense as are phone calls, mini bar, laundry etc.

Social Dinner Option Bonville Golf Resort will offer a social dinner option for the Wednesday evening which will include a gourmet meal followed by cheese and fruit platters for $40 per person.

They will also run a chipping competition on the Terrace Lawn (also dinner venue) and provide a Winners prize. Bookings for this are essential.

This has been a popular event in recent years, and we would encourage you to attend. Please email Julia Skamperle julia.skamperle@golnsw.org to make your booking. Payment for this will be on the night at Bonville Golf Resort.

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FUNCTIONS

Welcome Function Tuesday 6 October Dress:

Casual

Venue:

Bonville Golf Resort, Classic Room

7.00pm

BBQ Dinner

9.00pm

Close

Presentation Dinner Thursday 8 October Dress:

Smart Casual

Venue:

Bonville Golf Resort, Classic Room

7.00pm

Pre-Dinner drinks

7.30pm

Dinner will be served Presentation of trophies during dinner

10.30pm

Close

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THE CHAMPIONSHIP

Draw The draw for the first day’s play is on pages 7 & 8 following. A seeded draw for day two will be posted shortly after the completion of play on day one, and will be available at Bonville Golf Resort, and online at www.golfnsw.org

Daily Check-In & Score Card Return A designated area will be set up on the lawns of Bonville Golf Resort for daily check-in and score card return. You will be required to check-in on each morning of play at least 20 minutes prior to your hit off time. On completion of your round please ensure you promptly return your score card.

Carts A cart will be available for use, free of charge, for each playing pair, on each day. Please collect your cart from the pro-shop after you check-in each morning.

Handicaps Players will play off their daily handicap current at the first day of play. Proof of handicap may be requested i.e. GolfLink number or handicap record sheet from your home club.

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PRIZES

Prizes Prizes will be awarded to the first two pairs based on the aggregate 36hole fourball par total over the two rounds of the Championship. Prizes will also be awarded to the best 18-hole fourball par score in each round of the Championship.

TomTom As a sponsor of the NSW Men’s Fourball Championship State Final, TomTom will be on hand to discuss and provide players with the opportunity to trial the new TomTom Golfer GPS watch. TomTom will be present at registration and throughout the tournament to distribute the trial watches and answer any questions you may have regarding its use. Brand new watches will be available for purchase at the State Final. Placegetters will also be lucky enough to win a TomTom Golfer in their prize inclusions.

Srixon Nearest The Pin Prizes Srixon will be sponsoring Nearest The Pin prizes each day of Competition.

(Hole allocation and prizes to be determined by Golf NSW and Srixon at a later date).

No pair may win more than one prize, other than a NTP prize.

This event is kindly supported by:

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THE DRAW

Bonville Golf Resort Round 1 – Wednesday 7 October 2015 1st Tee Group

Time

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8.00

2

8.10

3

8.20

4

8.30

5

8.40

6

8.50

7

9.00

8

9.10

9

9.20

10

9.30

Players

Players

Ned Popovic & Luka Popovic

Simeon Cross & Stephen Sweeney

Metropolitan / Carnarvon GC

Central North /Walcha GC

Paul Morshead & Dom Di-Campli

Adrian O’Connor & Brian Wing

ACT Monaro / Queanbeyan GC

Metropolitan / Kareela GC

John Tedesco & Sebastian Gambera

Russell Peck & Graeme Goodman

Metropolitan / Lakeside - Camden GC

South West / Cootamundra GC

Frank Mercuri & Phillip Pullen

Steve Sinclair & Andy Wong

Riverina / Leeton GC

Metropolitan / Gordon GC

George Neou & John Buckingham

Raymond Moulds & Aaron Moulds

Metropolitan / The Coast GC

Central Western / Dubbo GC

Gary Sammons & Tony Callaghan

Ian Dalgairns & Joel Allan

Central Coast / Gosford GC

Metropolitan / Lynwood CC

Matthew Sear & Troy Simpson

Arthur Saunders & James Chenhall

Metropolitan / Woolooware GC

Far South Coast / Eden Gardens CC

Wayne Thomson & David Nicholls

Theo Theodosi & Paul Comninos

Lower North Coast / Bulahdelah GC

Metropolitan / Bonnie Doon GC

David Swinbourne & Don Cronin

Ron Starr & Phil Robinson

Metropolitan / Avondale GC

New England / Armidale GC

Phillip Maher & Martin Cahill

Ron Asser & Michael Barr

Lachlan Valley / Forbes GC

Metropolitan / Balgowlah GC

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THE DRAW

Bonville Golf Resort Round 1 – Wednesday 7 October 2015 9th Tee Group

Time

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8.00

2

8.10

3

8.20

4

8.30

5

8.40

6

8.50

7

9.00

8

9.10

9

9.20

10

9.30

Players

Players

Bill Williams & Brian Wilson

Brad Cummins & Aiman Chahl

Western Riverina / Jerilderie GC

Metropolitan / Concord GC

Jason Fog & Michael Carter

Peter Herwig & Jim Fahey

Metropolitan / Penrith GC

Mid North Coast / Dorrigo RSL GC

Peter La Haye & Matthew Crozier

Gene Stuart & David Williamson

North West / Moree GC

Metropolitan / Rosnay GC

Adam Wadick & Vince Milinkovic

Richard Parker & Scott McNeilly

Metropolitan / Cabramatta GC

Northern Rivers / Maclean GC

Warren Norton & Martin Tobin

George Thattil & Sam Smith

Murray / Howlong CC

Metropolitan / Moore Park GC

Ian Forsyth & Mathew Miller

Ross Harrington & Daniel Buckens

Metropolitan / Cronulla GC

Blue Mountains / Lithgow GC

Nathan Levy & Darren Thompson

Paul McCowage & Greg Parrett

Hunter River / Singleton GC

Metropolitan / Pennant Hills GC

Karl Farrugia & Chris Matheson

Brett Stokes & Nathan Stokes

Metropolitan / Fox Hills GC

Newcastle / Karuah GC

George Darcy & Scott Rope

Stephen Hennessy & Gary Holt

Western / Warren GC

Metropolitan / Hurstville GC

Eric Partell & Martin Van Der Saag

Tim Pratt & Phil Webb

Metropolitan / Avondale GC

Illawarra / Highlands GC

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GENERAL

Practice Practice rounds will be available at Bonville Golf Resort on Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 October, 2015. Cost is $90 per person for 18 holes, including cart hire. Practice rounds are at the competitors own expense. Bookings are essential and must be booked through the Pro Shop.

Event Registration: 5.30pm - 6.30pm, Tuesday 6 October All players must register at Bonville Golf Resort with the Golf NSW team. At that time you will be issued with a player’s pack which will contain a complimentary player’s shirt to wear on the first day.

Name Tags You are asked to wear this name tag at the registration BBQ official function. This is a courtesy to everyone and will encourage you to get to know other players.

Shirts & Photographs A photograph of each pair will be taken on Wednesday morning prior to the first round of the Championship. On this day please ensure that you wear the official shirt enclosed in your player pack.

Withdrawal If you or your partner are unable to participate in the State Final, please notify us immediately by emailing Julia Skamperle (julia.skamperle@golfnsw.org). As per the Conditions of Play, after the commencement of the competition no substitutes will be permitted.

Dress Regulations Please note that the following dress regulations must be adhered to at all times: • Collared Shirts; • Tailored trousers or shorts; • SOFT SPIKES only; • Short socks (no anklets for men) are permitted.

• No Football wear, Board Shorts, Denim Jeans, Tracksuits, T-Shirts or Surfing Wear will be permitted on the Golf Course.

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SOCIAL MEDIA

#MensNSWFourball Throughout your time at the NSW Men’s Fourball Championship State Final we encourage you to post your comments, photos and videos of the event on your social media networks, using the #MensNSWFourball.

Connect with Golf NSW on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram – whatever takes your fancy. Find us, like / follow us, and fire away!

#MensNSWFourball

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ACCOMMODATION

Golf NSW will provide, at their expense, accommodation on a Double share basis for Tuesday 6, Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 October (buffet breakfast included) for competitors. Accommodation will be either at Bonville Golf Resort or Opal Cove Resort.

Bonville Golf Resort North Bonville Rd, Bonville NSW 2450 Ph: 1300 722 444 www.bonvillegolf.com.au

Opal Cove Resort Opal Boulevarde, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Ph: (02) 6651 0510 www.opalcove.com.au You may check in from 2.00pm on Tuesday 6 October. Check out on Friday 9 October is 10.00am unless other arrangements have been made.

Allocation of Accommodation Please note that allocation of accommodation was done via ballot, conducted

by Golf NSW, once all results were received into the Golf NSW office. Please find attached room lists for both Resorts. If you have any queries regarding this, please contact Julia Skamperle on julia.skamperle@golfnsw.org

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ALLOCATION OF ACCOMMODATION OPAL COVE RESORT Club

Name 1

Name 2

Lynwood CC

Ian Dalgairns

Joel Allan

Lithgow GC

Ross Harrington

Daniel Buckens

Woolooware GC

Matthew Sear

Troy Simpson

Cronulla GC

Ian Forsyth

Mathew Miller

Eden Gardens Country Club

Arthur Saunders

Hazel Saunders

Eden Gardens Country Club

James Chenhall

Judith Chenhall

Pennant Hills GC

Paul McCowage

Greg Parrett

Bonnie Doon GC

Theo Theodosi

Paul Comninos

Singleton GC

Nathan Levy

Darren Thomson

Bulahdelah GC

Wayne Thomson

Bulahdelah GC

David Nicholls

Fox Hills GC

Karl Farrugia

Avondale GC

David Swinbourne

Avondale GC

Don Cronin

Karuah GC

Brett Stokes

Nathan Stokes

Hurstville GC

Stephen Hennessy

Mary Hennessy

Hurstville GC

Gary Holt

Armidale GC

Ron Starr

Jenny Starr

Armidale GC

Phil Robinson

Pauline Robinson

Warren GC

George Darcy

Scott Rope

Balgowlah GC

Ronald Asser

Michael Barr

Forbes GC

Phillip Maher

Martin Cahill

Highlands GC

Tim Pratt

Debra Pratt

Highlands GC

Phil Webb

Carolyn Webb

Chris Matheson

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ALLOCATION OF ACCOMMODATION BONVILLE GOLF RESORT CLUB

Club

NAME 1 Name 1

NAME 2 2 Name

Finley GC GC Avondale Finley GC GC Carnarvon

Eric Dean Eric Partell HelenPopovic Wastle Ned

Joanne van Deander Saag Martin

The CoastGC GC Concord Tuross Head Concord GCGC

Marni Cummins Schuhmann Brad Kath Gannon Aiman Chahl

Wee WaaGC GC Walcha BinnawayGC District GC Walcha

June Lang Simeon Cross Natasha Noakes Stephen Sweeney

William Lang Venetta Cross BradleySweeney Noakes Debra

Woolooware Kareela GC GC AvondaleGC GC Penrith

LynetteO'Connor Goodwin Adrian Allison Fog Mueller Jason

James Wing Goodwin Brian Markus Mueller Michael Carter

Goulburn GC Jerilderie GC Blackheath GCGC Queanbeyan

ToniWilliams Mitchell Bill Jean Morshead Simpson Paul

Jake Mitchell Brian Wilson Barry di Simpson Dom Campli

Bankstown- GC Lakeside Camden GC Young GCGC Rosnay

Kathleen Ann John Tedesco Ian Tierney Gene Stuart

Philip Challis Sebastian Gambera Anne Tierney David Williamson

Young GCGC Gordon OatlandsRSL GC GC Dorrigo

Penny Sinclair Greaves Steve Rachael Peet Peter Herwig

Peter Greaves Andy Wong Nicholas Johnston Jim Fahey

Maclean GC Cootamundra CC Cromer GC Cootamundra CC

Tina Hogg Russell Peck Debra Stuart Graeme Goodman

Luke ManyPeck Margaret Bill Stuart Diane Goodman

Richmond Moree GCGC WindsorGC CC Leeton

Kelly Quigley Peter La Haye MarilynMercuri Reynolds Frank

Chris Quigley Matthew Crozier Bill Reynolds Rosetta Mercuri

Emmaville Leeton GCGC

Elizabeth Lockwood Phillip Pullen

Edwin Dawson Leonie Pullen

New BrightonGC GC Cabramatta

Lily Ly Wadick Adam

David Chang Vince Milinkovic

Cronulla GC Maclean GC

Kim Johnson Richard Parker

Jim Johnson Scott McNeilly

Hurstville The CoastGC GC Highlands Dubbo GCGC

Janet Allam George Neou Rhonda Brindle Raymond Moulds

Peter Buckingham Allam John Kevin Brindle Aaron Moulds

BalgowlahCC GC Howlong Balgowlah GCGC / Wakehurst GC Moore Park

Julie Vargeson Warren Norton Russell Ewing George Thattil

Frans De Zeeuw Martin Tobin Ian Pycke Sam Smith

Denman GC Gosford GC Denman GC / Wakehurst GC

Ken Pascoe Gary Sammons Theresa Pascoe

ValmaiCallaghan Pascoe Tony Sachiko Cathcart

Luka Popovic Michael Berting Allen Gannon

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CONTACTS For any questions or issues, please contact one of your Golf NSW officials below: Julia Skamperle, Events Administrator Office: 02 9505 9117 (Direct line Mon – Fri) Email: julia.skamperle@golfnsw.org Graeme Phillipson, General Manager - Golf Office: 02 9505 9105 (Mon-Fri) Mobile: 0416 057 965 (during event) Email: graeme.phillipson@golfnsw.org Tom James, Events Coordinator Office: 02 9505 9105 (Mon-Fri) Mobile: 0433 294 915 (during event) Email: tom.james@golfnsw.org

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