01/02/2026
Greeting Members,
Round 1 of the Club Championships teed off in the smoke haze from the Bay area or if you were around Ash having a Double Happy. The conditions were sticky and steamy, I was "sweating like a p**o in a police lineup".
The course itself was in fine nick. Fairways were presented in good order, the greens were very good, if you could actually find them, and the dirt was manicured like an ugly… well, let’s just say it had character. In all the course was presentable.
A solid field of 30 members fronted up, and despite the tropical conditions some very tidy scores were posted — alongside a few that shall never be spoken of again. In the end, it came down to a countback, with Bob Roberts emerging victorious on 68 points, proving that sweat, grit, and possibly divine intervention still count for something.
All in all, a cracking start to the championships. Until next round — bring extra water, a towel, more sledging and perhaps a sense of humour (Ash Castles).
Date: 01/02/2026
Venue: Waratah Golf Club
Competition: R1 Club Championships - Stroke
Players: 30
Overall Results: 1st Bob Roberts 68C/B pts; 2nd Brad Eather 68C/B pts; 3rd Will Sharkey 68C/B pts (C/B); Neal Robinson 68C/B pts (C/B); 5th Jono McTaggart 69 pts.
Nearest the Pins: Hole 2A Graeme Darcy, B Peter Sampson; Hole 5A Chris Caldwell, B Bob Roberts; Hole 9A Heath Bennet, B Ken Metse (Photo); Hole 11A Eric Wand, B Jono McTaggart; Hole 14A Ash Castles B Not Won; Hole 15A Jacob Coutts B Not Won.
Drive ’n’ Chip: Hole 7A Eric Wand, B Will Sharkey.
Long Drive: Hole 12A Ash Castles, B Bob Roberts.
Who`s on the Butchers Block this week.? Ash has been handing out some delicious lamb chops to some members and scraps for the rest of us.!
Handicap Alterations:
Robert "Lamb" Bone 36→37; Ash "can't touch me" Castles 13→14; Ian "I`ll have some of that" Player 21→22; Will "FO Ash" 21→20; Neil "how many shots" Robo 13→12;
Brad "FU Castles" Eather 26→25
Remarks: Eagles Nest, Balls 9, next week noted.
Next Outing: 15/02/2026 at Waratah, 6:44am (12th tee TBC). Competition: Stroke, IND Stableford - Qualifier IND K/O
**Please note - 4ball best ball - Qualifier for the pairs K/O has been postponed to Muree Golf Club, 15/03/2026 due to lack of players @ Merewether**
Paul Winslade will be away for the next few months, Rex will assist as Treasurer whilst Paul is on Holidays. Ian Player will be taking over as CCSGC Secretary with assistance and guidance from Will and Robo. Thank you to all for your help and the great job you have been doing.
See you on the tee.!
Reminder: All members to finalise their memberships for CCGSC and Central Leagues, provide details via club email: [email protected]
Brad Eather CCSGC President
