THE 2025 Ladies Charity Day took place last week amid a sea of pink and teal. An excellent field of 72 players and 15 guests enjoyed a morning of golf and an afternoon of fun to raise funds for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research. This annual event is a highlight of our calendar, supporting a cause close to us all as women: we are always eager to raise funds for research into successful treatments in the hope of finding a cure. It is also a day to reflect, and remember those whose lives have been touched by cancer. So it was marvellous to have Marguerite Miller join us, looking a treat in her sparkling red hat. Marg expressed her gratitude to the ladies for the many messages and gestures of support offered during her ongoing recovery. It brought her courage and joy, and she reminded us that this special bond we share comes from being part of ladies golf at Hawks Nest. Well said, Margeurite!
The format of today’s match was a 4 Person Waltz Stableford, played as both an 18 hole game, and a 9 hole game for the Lady Veterans. As is traditional, the ladies could buy a “cheat sheet” with free hits, get out of trouble passes, and move your ball 1 metre closer to the hole ribbons the most popular. There were some very clever and tactical uses of the cheats, which resulted in magnificent scores and a very close finish in the 18 hole comp.
The atmosphere in the clubhouse during the post-match luncheon and entertainment was bubbly and joyful, as our members dug deep for this worthy cause. After sandwiches from Sando’s and a beautiful cake, donated by Mema’s Bakery, the festivities continued. Putt for Dough was very popular, won this year by Carolyn Affleck, and the 100 Board was won by Dawn Wiggins. The raffle was also very well supported, with thanks to our prize donors including Nelson Bay Golf Club, Hawks Nest Pro Shop, Estia, Bohemian Spirit, and Y Knot Ferries. Many of our winners donated their prizes back to the cause, so we raised more than $2,100 on the day. Great work, everyone!
Results: Tuesday 23/9/25
Ladies Charity Day 4 Person Waltz
Winners 18 Hole Event:
1st: Tanya Sinclair, Robyn Wade, Jo Scott and Di Bott on 114
2nd: Sue Hair, Rhonda Dorman, Carol Wiggins and Marg Bonney on 113
3rd: Suzanne Gately, Liz Edmonds, Judi Salmon and Kathy Jones on 106 C/B
Place Getters:
4th: Donna Gorton, Deb Dummett, Julie Freeland and Di Bowes on 106
5th: Sue Ryder, Judy Benson, Barb Bennett and Rhona Smallcombe 105 C/B
6th: Janet Moore, Denise Sainty, Carolyn Affleck and Wendy Gibson 105
7th: Sue Campton, Maxine Mitchell, Colleen Inskip and Karen Serhan 103
Winners 9 Hole Event:
1st Pat Marr, Sue Nicholson and Kate Brown on 52
2nd: Di Lindstrom, Ann Browning and Di Vercoe on 49
3rd: Claire Edgecombe, Dawn Nealon and Di Russell on 39
The Best Dressed Team Award also went to the Winning Team of Tanya, Robyn, Jo and Di, making a ‘spectacle’ of themselves for a good cause!
Thursday Lady Vets had ideal spring conditions that brought 49 players out, this week from the Grey Tees. There were many individual highlights, including from Marie Pegram and Sue Hair who both birdied the 3rd, with Sue claiming NTP. She also chipped in on the 7th on her way to a 33 nett score. Other chip ins came from Janet Olsen from 15metres out on the 4th, Dawn Gough on the 15th in her round of 33 nett, June London (14th) and Marlene Stokes (17th). Colleen Inskip also had a great 32 nett round – well played, ladies!
Results: Thursday 25/9/25
Lady Vets 9 Hole Competition Grey Tees
1st Pat Marr on -2 C/B; 2nd Sharon Barwick -2 C/B; 3rd Carol Wiggins -2 C/B; 4th Di Vercoe -2 C/B; 5th Marlene Stokes -1 C/B
NTP Hole 3: Division 2 shared by Sue Hair and Marie Pegram; Division 3 Di Vercoe
NTP Hole 16: Division 1 June Biddle; Division 2 Dawn Gough
A reminder that the Lady Vets championships begin on October 16th this year.
In other news, congratulations to Jan Olsen for her recent win at the Mudgee Vets Week of Golf with a fantastic winning round of 41. It was a very eventful week for Jan and Peter, so it’s good to see them back out on the course again. Welcome to new players Janet Aspinall and Di Simon, and welcome back to Carol Maher after an extended break.
By Dianne BOWES
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