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