Balaklava Golf Club

06/09/2026

How lucky are goflers when they arrive at Balaklava Golf Club and are surrounded by magnificent, bright canola crops! Go the green and gold!
A determined group of hopefuls took on the blustery conditions as they competed in a Stableford Event on Saturday.
No surprise to anyone when Austin Henstridge carded the best score of the day, after signing for 34 points. 2nd in C Grade was Jake Michael with 33, using the count back to relegate Richard Sandow into 3rd, also with 33 points.
The B Grade was dominated by big hitting Matt Hoepner, with a solid 33 points, way ahead of newcomer Jake Marzocca with his 28, leaving Paul Thompson to lament what could have been after his 27 points.
A Grade winner was Ian Michael, another solid 33 points, with Louise Michael back in her natural habitat that is the A Grade, with a respectable 32 points, leaving Bryn Jones to limp into 3rd with 29. NTP wins went the way of Matt 0n 3, Jake Michael on 8 with Tamika Gregory closest on 10. Tamika's drive on 10 was excellent, but we can only blame the wind for her drive on 9 that ended up in a nasty spot under a tree! (pictured)
With a big headwind into the 15th, alas no-one got onto the green off the tee. 2nd shot winner was Bryn on 13 with again no name pencilled in on number 9.
A few birdies were recorded, most notably by Ian on 4 & 7, Jake Michael on 8 with Brayden Harkness & Matt both having 3’s on number 1. With number 5 spun up on the birdie wheel in the clubhouse after play, the jackpot continues to grow.
This week you best prepare for warmer conditions, as we gather for a Stroke round, with Ian Jenkin up for starter duties, with Brayden on AM bar before Louise takes control after play.
With the final round of the Winter Shield set, Lachlan Wright continues his fine form, with a solid win over Bradley Serbert in the B Grade Final, taking the win 5 & 3.
Keep an eye out in the next couple of weeks as the A & C Grade finals are scheduled to be completed by September 19th.
Balaklava Golf Club is pleased to confirm that our Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday the 21st of September at the clubhouse commencing at 7.30pm. A special meeting will be held prior to the AGM to address items concerning constitution changes. We strongly encourage members to attend the AGM to look back on the progress made over the last twelve months, understand challenges facing our club and help shape the future of our club.
If you would like to nominate for a position on the committee, nomination forms are on the pin up board in the clubhouse or contact club secretary Matt Hoepner.
Also, our end of winter season day is set to be played on Sunday 27th September, in the way of a 4BBB competition to be played in pairs. Please be advised that there is no programmed event for Saturday 26th. Cheers Sno

28/08/2026

The weather was hot at Balaklava Golf Course today, and so was the golf (well, at times, anyway...)
The Mid North Ladies Champion of Champions and Salvers were played with close results all 'round. Well done to Glenys and Trish for surviving their first MN Championship event (with help from Chook!)
Champion of Champions winner (over 27 holes) was Aimee Feltham of Highercombe with 131 (from Balaklava's Louise Michael 134).
The Silver, Bronze and C Grade Salvers were played over 18 holes, with results based on gross and nett winners first, then runners up in each section.
So in the Silver, the gross winner was Alex Nicholls of Clare with 83 off the stick, nett winner was Louise Michael of Balaklava with 73, then gross r/up was Aimee Feltham on 89, and nett r/up was Tracey Moody of Clare 77.
Bronze winner with 92 off the stick was Blyth's Kerryn Mugge, and nett winer was Glenys Pierce of Clare with 78. Gross r/up was Balaklava's Tracey Summers 96, and nett r/up was Clare's Heather Grace 78.
In the C Grade stableford, Wendy Schutz from Barossa Valley won with 32 points on a countback from Balaklava's Kate Green, third was Jane Hayes of Highercombe 32 on yet another countback from Clare's Belinda Dare.
A huge thank you to the volunteer course crew who have the course looking AMAZING, and the greens were slick and tricky!
Here are some pics of the winners, plus some shots taken around the course (and NO we didn't go into the adjacent stunning canola crop... although some errant golf balls may have...)

26/08/2026

A reminder that the course will be closed THIS Friday (August 28) from 8am until 2pm due to a Mid North Ladies event.
Visitors/members are welcome to have a hit after 2pm.
Good luck to the ladies playing Friday!

25/08/2026

Saturday's stableford report
18 players were greeted with fine conditions on Saturday, as they assembled to take part in our 3rd Stableford round of 2026.
With the C Graders handling conditions best, it was Tamika Gregory who stole the show, carding an impressive 42 points to dominate proceedings.
Second went to Austin Henstridge also a great score of 38, with Rick Campbell 3rd after his 34 points.
In A Grade, it was Murray Smith just nudging Bryn Jones out of top spot via the count back system, after they both signed for 31 points, leaving Ian Boots to take 3rd with his 28 points.
B Grade was won by the recently demoted Louise Michael after she compiled a solid 35 points, way ahead of Dave Brice 2nd with 28. NTP winners were shared around with Kelly Stott closest on 3, Scott Michael best on 8, Murray nearest on 10 with Kate Green taking bragging rights on 15.
Second shot NTP’s went to Rick on 9 with Muzz lobbing his 2nd shot closest on 13.
Birdies were hard to come by with Will Bedell having one on 2 & Rick getting his on 10. Alas with neither involved in the birdie spin, so it continues to climb.
In Winter Shield news, Lachlan Wright took down big hitting Chris Marshall 3 & 1, & young Gus Lemon pushed aside Paul Thompson 6 & 5.
This week we have programmed our 4th PAR round, with Ian Jenkin up for starter duties, with Austin on am bar then Josie Thompson making small talk in the afternoon. Cheers Sno.

And what a great view while playing -a good looking golden canola crop next to the beautiful green course!

17/08/2026

Saturday's results
With fine conditions on offer a solid 19 participants took to the highly impressive course to decide who would in fact prevail in a Stableford event. While some wanted to maintain their mojo, others were saving themselves for Sunday's club champs.
So, with only a couple of B Graders on hand, it was again decided to form 2 lines & call them Div 1 & 2. Craig McKnight came out on top of Div 1, after signing for best score of the day with 38 points, well ahead of Foggy Marshall 2nd having 33, just ahead of Scott Michael’s solid 30 points.
Div 2 was taken out by Ian Jenkin who nudged young Tamika Gregory into 2nd via the dreaded count back after they both recorded 35 points, meaning Tania Matz had to settle for third with her well compiled 33 points.
NTP wins went to Richard Sandow on 3, visitor Anna Hawker on 8, Andrew Bradley on 10 with Lachlan Wright closest on 15. 2nd shot prizes going to Jenks on 9 & Craig on 13.
Craig again gets a mention with his 3 birdies on 6, 13 & 16. Jenks on 9, Foggy on both 7 & 17, Richard on 3 & Andrew on 10. With #18 spun up on the birdie wheel, the Jackpot is starting to gain some momentum.
This week we can start planning on how best to prepare for our 3rd Stableford round for 2026, with Bryn Jones having a crack at Starter duties while Ben Michael gives moral support from the comfort of the bar prior to play, before Louise steps in to clean up his mess after play.
A friendly reminder to those still in the Winter Shield, that second round matches are due to be completed by the 23rd August, so please get together & get it done.
Also please be advised of our upcoming AGM, to be conducted in the clubhouse on Monday 21st September at 730pm sharp. Please make yourself available for this as we reflect on the year that was & look forward to the year ahead.
Cheers Sno.

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16/08/2026

Anyone for some tree trouble?
It was bad luck for young Tamika, as she couldn't have put the ball in a worse position!

16/08/2026

What a glorious day today for the annual Club Championships, with a good number of competitors across all grades.
The A Grade men had a thrilling end to their 27 holes, with Ryan McPharlin and Dave Coulter tying with 122. A sudden death play off ensued, with a big gallery following, and it took the third play off hole before Ryan sunk a birdie putt to win - well done to both men! Very exciting!
B Grade winner was young Jarrad Mortimer 133, and C Grade winner was Richard Sandow 145. Well done gents!
In the ladies, A Grade winner was Louise Michael with 133, Josie Thompson took out the B Grade with 156, and Janice Smith won the C Grade (18 holes) 106.
Captains Mark Loy and Louise Michael congratulated the men and ladies respectively, and presented the championship Cups to the winners.
Official presentations (and those for all winter season comps) will be made at the club break up on Sunday September 27.
Thanks to the course staff for maintaining the wonderful course, and to the ladies for cooking up a storm!

15/08/2026

Just a quick reminder to visitors that the course will be closed tomorrow morning from 8-30am until 1pm for Club Champs. If you come out to play from 1pm, please let our players through as they complete their 27 holes.
Good luck everyone!

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09/08/2026

Weren't we lucky to have the Balaklava Men's Open last Sunday (rather than today!) with glorious conditions and a magnificent course enjoyed by almost 100 men.
The breeze made things a little tricky at times, but the men had a great day out in the new 18-hole format.
A and B Grade gross winners were determined by play offs which was exciting, while the C Grade was up in the air until the last group came in, resulting in a one stroke win - great golf everyone!

Here are the full details:
A great field of 93 players were on hand to compete in the Balaklava Golf Club Men’s Open Championship for 2026, once again generously sponsored by Scott & Louise Michael. With the course presented in fantastic condition thanks to countless hours of hard work from our tireless & dedicated group of volunteers, it was multiple winner Zach Fielding from Yacka Golf Club, who prevailed in a tense play-off, just nudging out Simon Keane from Grange GC, after they both signed their cards for 78 after the regulation 18 holes.
A Grade Nett winner was Wayne Morgan from Tanunda Pines GC 84/75 with R/Up Claudio Sequeira from Royal Adelaide GC 79/75, 3rd place went to Josh Bevan of Future Golf 83/76, 4th was Jesse Mathews of Sandy Creek GC 82/76, with Trent Brown from Clare GC 5th after 84/77.
The B Grade was also decided by a play-off, with Balaklava GC locals Murray Smith & Bryn Jones heading to the 19th all square on 86, with Murray holding his nerve for the win. Nett winner was Future Golfer Tyler Morrison 89/75, R/Up Scott Michael from Balaklava GC 88/76 just ahead of Lachlan Wright also from Balaklava GC 3rd having 88/76. 4th place went to Shaun Hansen of Fairways GC 90/77 leaving David King from Kapunda GC to take 5th prize after his 89/77.
No play-off in C Grade, with Mount Pleasant & District GC rep Daniel Kroehn carding 89, one ahead of Harry Taylor from Balaklava GC 2nd with 90. (The only man on the day to nett under 72). C Grade Nett winner was another Balaklava GC member Nathan Starr 95/73, R/Up was Robert Claxton from Kapunda GC with 94/74. 3rd was Andrew Bradley from Balaklava GC 103/74, 4th went to another local member, Jarrad Mortimer 91/76 with David Zitterbart from Club Crew Australia 5th after his 96/77. NTP winners were Mark Loy in A Grade, Paul Schofield in B Grade, Baylee Jones took out the C Grade while Scott Michael was closest on number 8, which was open to all involved.
Long Drive prizes went to A Graders Josh Bevan & Simon Keane, B Grade winners Bill Caldwell & James Rundle & C Grade wins for Dave Zitterbart & Ashley Dolman.
With the new 18-hole format trialled this year, most of the feedback was positive, so chances are this may continue to be the case next year. Much thanks to all those who made the journey to Balaklava this year to support our Open, & hopefully everybody enjoyed the day & the challenging course.
Congratulations to all the winners, we look forward to welcoming you all back in the not-too-distant future. Thanks again to all the volunteers who helped make this a successful day & we look forward to next year’s event. Cheers Sno.

Pictures below:
L-R Balaklava Men’s Open Champion Zach Fielding from Yacka (centre) with sponsor Scott Michael (left) and Captain Mark Loy (right). Zach won after a playoff against Simon Keane from Royal Adelaide.
B Grade Gross: Champion Balaklava's Murray Smith (second left), with runner up after their play off, Bryn Jones, and sponsors Louise and Scott Michael
B Grade nett: Nett runner up Balaklava's Scott Michael, with winner Tyler Morrison, third Lachlan Wright, and fourth Shaun Hansen. Absent David King
C Grade nett: Sponsor Scott Michael (left) with C Grade nett fifth David Zitterbart, nett third Andrew Bradley, and nett fourth Jarrad Mortimer. Absent nett winner Nathan Starr, and r/up Robert Claxton
C Grade gross 2026: Champion Mt Pleasant's Daniel Kroehn and runner up Richard Taylor, with sponsors Louise (left) and Scott Michael (right)
A Grade 2026 – A Grade gross runner up Simon Keane, champion Zach Fielding, and sponsor Scott Michael
A Grade nett: Winner Wayne Morgan, and r/up Claudio Sequeira. Absent Josh Bevan, Jesse Mathews and Trent Brown

09/08/2026

'Cotton McKnight' wins Eddie's trophy
16 players took on tricky conditions in our 4th Stroke round for the winter season & also the 2nd & final round to decide the winner of the 2026 Eddie Dennison Putts Trophy.
Craig 'Cotton' McKnight (pictured at right, with vice captain Dave Coulter) went wire to wire to claim this prestigious trophy, with a 2nd round fewest putts of 26 to go with his 25 in the 1st round, to dominate proceedings, totalling just 51 putts, well ahead of Kelly Stott's 2nd place total of 56.
A Grade winner Chris Marshall signed for 86/74 just ahead of Craig on a count back after he carded 83/74 meaning Bryn Jones had to settle for 3rd after his 86/75.
The small B Grade field was won by Kelly Stott 93/77 & Roger Hahn 2nd with 97/78.
Best Nett score of the day went to C Grade winner Nathan Starr 93/72, way ahead of Austin Henstridge 99/77 & Will Bedell 99/79. NTP wins went to Nathan on 3, Bradley Serbert on 8, Scott Michael on 10 with no one able to land their tee shot onto the green on 15. 2nd shot to 9 was the same with no winner, but Craig certainly did on 13.
Birdies were struck by Dave Coulter on 14, Foggy on both 4 & 17 with Craig having a couple on 3 & 13. The birdie wheel was spun but alas no one claimed the jackpot on this occasion.
This week is a good old fashioned Stableford round, with Matt Hoepner on for starter duties, with help from El Presidente Paul Thompson on AM bar shift with Louise on the arvo bar to serve the masses after play.
This week is your last chance to nominate for our Club Championships are to be played this coming Sunday 16th August. So, if you have qualified, please advise myself of your willingness to be involved pronto on 0427 979 607.
Also looking for the 2nd round of Winter Shield matches to be completed by August 23. Cheers Sno