Jeff and DK battling it out. Robyn on attack and Richard defending. Open field shot with Precy about to pass the ball. THE last Wednesday afternoon in January turned out to be glorious with a constant breeze finding its way through the row of huge pine trees along the southern boundary of Memorial Park  that […]

Fran Henderson had a great win on Tuesday. Thursday Lady Vets winner this week was Marg Bonney. Julie Hammond was the winner in A Grade on Saturday. THE Australia Day long weekend brought lots of visitors to the area, many of whom played in Saturday’s golf competition. Conditions were perfect for the ladies 18 hole […]

SCOTCH Foursomes was the game for the Vets on Thursday 22nd January and the winners were Rod Norberry & Mick Welsh with 66.5nett (h/c 14.5) on a c/b from Stephanie. Plackson & Ray Mansell (h/c 21.5). Third were Mick Gardiner & Steve Brooks with 67.5 (h/c 25.5). NTPs were Mick Gardiner, Stephanie Plackson, Glenn Grainger […]

Newbie Robyn teaming up with Lorraine to get through Grame and Precy in defence. George in full flight. LAST Wednesday afternoon was “picture perfect” for Tea Gardens Soccer Club, with sunny conditions, a welcome gentle cooling breeze and lots of keen smiling faces ready to take to the pitch for some exercise, fun and social […]

Pink Ball Winning Team Robyn Keegan, Kathy Griffiths, Sue Brownrigg and Sue Kovacs. Donna Clemens was Thursday’s Lady Vets winner. Hawks Nest Junior Lucy Lavers/French in action during the Jack Newton Junior Championship in Sydney. THE Ladies Tuesday 18 hole competition resumed for 2026 last week, kicking off with the Opening Day Pink Ball event. […]

June Biddle (centre) is farewelled by many of her golfing friends. Thursday’s winner was Liz Edmonds. June Biddle says farewell to Hawks Nest Ladies Golf. THE 2026 season of ladies golf started last Thursday, the 40th year of Lady Veterans Golf at Hawks Nest.  Forty-three players brushed off the clubs before teeing off in the […]

Julia on attack with Vicky in support and Chris defending. Lorraine and Andrea pressing forward with Karen in defence. LAST Wednesday afternoon we had the opening game of our 2026 Twilight Season with an all-woman roll up, the first time ever. Karen rang her husband Craig and he dropped in to make the team player […]

AFTER a busy Christmas and New Year season, the golfers were back on the course on Saturday 3 January for the Medley Stableford. Forty-six players contested the event in 3 grades. A grade (0-14) winner was Wayne Pollard with 41pts from Paul Smithson with 37pts. B grade (15-21) winner was Glenn Grainger with 37pts from […]

Winners Rasta, Toby & Alison. Sponsors Barbie, Al and grandson Joshua. Best dressed team Kurtis, Brandon & Mick. CHRISTMAS party week at the club. The Vets played a 3-clubs-plus-putter stableford on Thursday 18th December followed by lunch and celebrations. The winner was Don Schoonhoven with 38pts from Craig Littlechild with 34pts on a c/b from […]

THE Vets Men’s Open Day was on Thursday 11th December and a great day was had by all. 44 players contested the Stableford event in 3 grades, and the rain almost held off to the end. Thanks to all who made it happen and contributed in any way – especially the cooks! A grade winner […]