06/09/2026
Golfers faced tough conditions on Sunday, with strong winds buffeting players, but the leading players seemed immune, posting good individual scores.
Sam Penny won the day with 39 points, on a countback from Christie Barry, Rinsie Jamieson placed third with 37 points, and Alan Parsons had the best score in B grade with 32 points
Penny said his round was the best score he had shot at Coolamatong, firing a five-over-par 76 from his eight handicap. The highlights of the round were birdies on the tough par-five sixth hole and also on the 18th.
Last Wednesday, Louis Fenelon scored 38 points to win the day, with four players on 27 points, including runner-up Claire Caldwell and Michael Justen in third position.
Golf Club AGM
Members are encouraged to attend the golf club AGM on Sunday 27 September, directly after the day’s golf presentation.
Golf Event
On Saturday 26 September, the club will host the Jye Kearney Golf Day, a two-ball ambrose open to all players, either with or without an official handicap. Details are on the Coolamatong website’s event page.
Course Work
Players may notice several markings on the greens, which indicate the new intended edge where the greens will be cut. The greens, which were recently cored and top-dressed, are set to be in prime condition in mid-spring after a few more cuts and warmer weather, which will promote grass growth. The second hole is not too far away now from being reinstated.
Match Play.
All round 8 games of the match play for both nett and scratch must be played before the end of September. There are still a few outstanding games, so please check the board and make contact with your opponent.
Winter Olympians
This week the club welcomed four Winter Olympic medallists to the course. Australian mogul skiers Matt Graham and Cooper Woods, snowboard cross athlete Josie Baff and Canadian snowboarder Eliot Grondin teed off for a round. Between the group, they have won 7 Winter Olympic medals.
