2015 NSWMENS FOURBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

STATE FINAL

PLAYER INFORMATION GUIDE

6-9 October 2015

Bonville Golf Resort, Coffs Harbour

#MensNSWFourball

Welcome to the 2015 NSW Mens Fourball Championship

STATE FINAL

Welcome from Golf NSW

Program

Meals

Functions

The Championship

Prizes

Draw

General

Social Media

Accommodation

Contacts

#MensNSWFourball

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WELCOME Golf NSW

It is my pleasure, on behalf of Golf NSW, to welcome you to the State Final of the 2015 NSW Mens Fourball Championship at the magnificent Bonville Golf Resort.

Congratulations for winning your way through the Club and District level of the competition. This is a great achievement.

I am sure your experience at the State Final will be both enjoyable and memorable.

Enclosed you will find details outlining the event and additional information for your reference. Please familiarise yourself with all the relevant details.

The Golf NSW team on hand during the event are there to ensure everything runs smoothly, and that your experience at the State Final is a memorable one. Should you require any assistance at all, please dont hesitate to ask them.

In closing, I wish you all the very best in the Championship.

Yours faithfully,

Chris Allen

Chairman, Golf NSW

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PROGRAM

Monday 5 October

All day

Tuesday 6 October

All dayAfter 2.00pm5.00pm5.30pm 6.30pm7.00pm9.00pm

Wednesday 7 October

6.30am 10.00am7.30am8.00am 9.20am3.30pm6.00pm6.30pm8.30pm

Thursday 8 October

6.30am 10.00am8.00am9.00am 10.20am4.00pm6.30pm7.00pm for 7.30pm10.30pm

Friday 9 October

6.30am 10.00am10.00am

Practice available at Bonville Golf Resort

Practice available at Bonville Golf ResortArrive and check in at accommodationBus leaves to Bonville Golf Resort *Registration at Bonville Golf ResortWelcome BBQ Dinner at Bonville Golf ResortBus leaves to accommodation *

Buffet breakfast at accommodation **Bus leaves to Bonville Golf Resort *1st Round off 1st and 9th teesBus leaves to accommodation *Bus leaves to Bonville Golf Resort *Social Dinner & Chipping Competition OptionBus leaves to accommodation *

Buffet breakfast at accommodation **Bus leaves to Bonville Golf Resort *2nd Round off 1st and 9th teesBus leaves to accommodation *Bus leaves to Bonville Golf Resort *Dinner and Presentations at Bonville Golf ResortBus leaves to accommodation *

Buffet breakfast at accommodation **Check out of accommodation

* For those staying at Opal Cove Resort** Breakfast will be served daily at your designated accommodation

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MEALS

Breakfast

Breakfast will be served each day at your designated accommodation.

Lunch

Lunch will be at your own expense. To ensure a quick transition after nine holes we ask that you only purchase snacks such as pies and sandwiches. Larger meals may be ordered following your round.

There is to be NO alcohol consumption on course for the duration of the Championship.(Refer Conditions for State Events available at www.golfnsw.org).

Other Meals

Dinner is provided Tuesday and Thursday nights. All other meals are at your own expense as are phone calls, mini bar, laundry etc.

Social Dinner Option

Bonville Golf Resort will offer a social dinner option for the Wednesday evening which will include a gourmet meal followed by cheese and fruit platters for $40 per person.

They will also run a chipping competition on the Terrace Lawn (also dinner venue) and provide a Winners prize. Bookings for this are essential.

This has been a popular event in recent years, and we would encourage you to attend. Please email Julia Skamperle julia.skamperle@golnsw.org to make your booking. Payment for this will be on the night at Bonville Golf Resort.

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FUNCTIONS

Welcome Function

Tuesday 6 October

Dress:

Venue:

7.00pm

9.00pm

Presentation Dinner

Thursday 8 October

Dress:

Venue:

7.00pm

7.30pm

10.30pm

Casual

Bonville Golf Resort, Classic Room

BBQ Dinner

Close

Smart Casual

Bonville Golf Resort, Classic Room

Pre-Dinner drinks

Dinner will be served

Presentation of trophies during dinner

Close

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THE CHAMPIONSHIP

Draw

The draw for the first days play is on pages 7 & 8 following. A seeded draw for day two will be posted shortly after the completion of play on day one, and will be available at Bonville Golf Resort, and online at www.golfnsw.org

Daily Check-In & Score Card Return

A designated area will be set up on the lawns of Bonville Golf Resort for daily check-in and score card return. You will be required to check-in on each morning of play at least 20 minutes prior to your hit off time. On completion of your round please ensure you promptly return your score card.

Carts

A cart will be available for use, free of charge, for each playing pair, on each day. Please collect your cart from the pro-shop after you check-in each morning.

Handicaps

Players will play off their daily handicap current at the first day of play. Proof of handicap may be requested i.e. GolfLink number or handicap record sheet from your home club.

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PRIZES

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to the first two pairs based on the aggregate 36-hole fourball par total over the two rounds of the Championship. Prizes will also be awarded to the best 18-hole fourball par score in each round of the Championship.

TomTom

As a sponsor of the NSW Mens Fourball Championship State Final, TomTom will be on hand to discuss and provide players with the opportunity to trial the new TomTom Golfer GPS watch. TomTom will be present at registration and throughout the tournament to distribute the trial watches and answer any questions you may have regarding its use. Brand new watches will be available for purchase at the State Final. Placegetters will also be lucky enough to win a TomTom Golfer in their prize inclusions.

Srixon Nearest The Pin Prizes

Srixon will be sponsoring Nearest The Pin prizes each day of Competition.(Hole allocation and prizes to be determined by Golf NSW and Srixon at a later date).

No pair may win more than one prize, other than a NTP prize.

This event is kindly supported by:

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THE DRAW

Bonville Golf Resort

Round 1 Wednesday 7 October 2015

1st Tee

Group Time Players Players

1 8.00Ned Popovic & Luka Popovic

Metropolitan / Carnarvon GC

Simeon Cross & Stephen Sweeney

Central North /Walcha GC

2 8.10Paul Morshead & Dom Di-Campli

ACT Monaro / Queanbeyan GC

Adrian OConnor & Brian Wing

Metropolitan / Kareela GC

3 8.20John Tedesco & Sebastian Gambera

Metropolitan / Lakeside - Camden GC

Russell Peck & Graeme Goodman

South West / Cootamundra GC

4 8.30Frank Mercuri & Phillip Pullen

Riverina / Leeton GC

Steve Sinclair & Andy Wong

Metropolitan / Gordon GC

5 8.40George Neou & John Buckingham

Metropolitan / The Coast GC

Raymond Moulds & Aaron Moulds

Central Western / Dubbo GC

6 8.50Gary Sammons & Tony Callaghan

Central Coast / Gosford GC

Ian Dalgairns & Joel Allan

Metropolitan / Lynwood CC

7 9.00Matthew Sear & Troy Simpson

Metropolitan / Woolooware GC

Arthur Saunders & James Chenhall

Far South Coast / Eden Gardens CC

8 9.10Wayne Thomson & David Nicholls

Lower North Coast / Bulahdelah GC

Theo Theodosi & Paul Comninos

Metropolitan / Bonnie Doon GC

9 9.20David Swinbourne & Don Cronin

Metropolitan / Avondale GC

Ron Starr & Phil Robinson

New England / Armidale GC

10 9.30Phillip Maher & Martin Cahill

Lachlan Valley / Forbes GC

Ron Asser & Michael Barr

Metropolitan / Balgowlah GC

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THE DRAW

Bonville Golf Resort

Round 1 Wednesday 7 October 2015

9th Tee

Group Time Players Players

1 8.00Bill Williams & Brian Wilson

Western Riverina / Jerilderie GC

Brad Cummins & Aiman Chahl

Metropolitan / Concord GC

2 8.10Jason Fog & Michael Carter

Metropolitan / Penrith GC

Peter Herwig & Jim Fahey

Mid North Coast / Dorrigo RSL GC

3 8.20Peter La Haye & Matthew Crozier

North West / Moree GC

Gene Stuart & David Williamson

Metropolitan / Rosnay GC

4 8.30Adam Wadick & Vince Milinkovic

Metropolitan / Cabramatta GC

Richard Parker & Scott McNeilly

Northern Rivers / Maclean GC

5 8.40Warren Norton & Martin Tobin

Murray / Howlong CC

George Thattil & Sam Smith

Metropolitan / Moore Park GC

6 8.50Ian Forsyth & Mathew Miller

Metropolitan / Cronulla GC

Ross Harrington & Daniel Buckens

Blue Mountains / Lithgow GC

7 9.00Nathan Levy & Darren Thompson

Hunter River / Singleton GC

Paul McCowage & Greg Parrett

Metropolitan / Pennant Hills GC

8 9.10Karl Farrugia & Chris Matheson

Metropolitan / Fox Hills GC

Brett Stokes & Nathan Stokes

Newcastle / Karuah GC

9 9.20George Darcy & Scott Rope

Western / Warren GC

Stephen Hennessy & Gary Holt

Metropolitan / Hurstville GC

10 9.30Eric Partell & Martin Van Der Saag

Metropolitan / Avondale GC

Tim Pratt & Phil Webb

Illawarra / Highlands GC

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GENERAL

Practice

Practice rounds will be available at Bonville Golf Resort on Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 October, 2015. Cost is $90 per person for 18 holes, including cart hire. Practice rounds are at the competitors own expense. Bookings are essential and must be booked through the Pro Shop.

Event Registration: 5.30pm - 6.30pm, Tuesday 6 October

All players must register at Bonville Golf Resort with the Golf NSW team. At that time you will be issued with a players pack which will contain a complimentary players shirt to wear on the first day.

Name Tags

You are asked to wear this name tag at the registration BBQ official function. This is a courtesy to everyone and will encourage you to get to know other players.

Shirts & Photographs

A photograph of each pair will be taken on Wednesday morning prior to the first round of the Championship. On this day please ensure that you wear the official shirt enclosed in your player pack.

Withdrawal

If you or your partner are unable to participate in the State Final, please notify us immediately by emailing Julia Skamperle (julia.skamperle@golfnsw.org). As per the Conditions of Play, after the commencement of the competition no substitutes will be permitted.

Dress Regulations

Please note that the following dress regulations must be adhered to at all times:

Collared Shirts; Tailored trousers or shorts; SOFT SPIKES only; Short socks (no anklets for men) are permitted. No Football wear, Board Shorts, Denim Jeans, Tracksuits, T-Shirts or SurfingWear will be permitted on the Golf Course.

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SOCIAL MEDIA

#MensNSWFourball

Throughout your time at the NSW Mens Fourball Championship State Final we encourage you to post your comments, photos and videos of the event on your social media networks, using the #MensNSWFourball.

Connect with Golf NSW on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram whatever takes your fancy. Find us, like / follow us, and fire away!

#MensNSWFourball

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ACCOMMODATION

Golf NSW will provide, at their expense, accommodation on a Double share basis for Tuesday 6, Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 October (buffet breakfast included) for competitors. Accommodation will be either at Bonville Golf Resort or Opal Cove Resort.

Bonville Golf Resort

North Bonville Rd, Bonville NSW 2450Ph: 1300 722 444www.bonvillegolf.com.au

Opal Cove Resort

Opal Boulevarde, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450Ph: (02) 6651 0510www.opalcove.com.au

You may check in from 2.00pm on Tuesday 6 October. Check out on Friday 9October is 10.00am unless other arrangements have been made.

Allocation of Accommodation

Please note that allocation of accommodation was done via ballot, conducted by Golf NSW, once all results were received into the Golf NSW office. Please find attached room lists for both Resorts. If you have any queries regarding this, please contact Julia Skamperle on julia.skamperle@golfnsw.org

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ALLOCATION OF ACCOMMODATION

OPAL COVE RESORT

Club Name 1 Name 2Lynwood CC Ian Dalgairns Joel Allan

Lithgow GC Ross Harrington Daniel Buckens

Woolooware GC Matthew Sear Troy SimpsonCronulla GC Ian Forsyth Mathew MillerEden Gardens Country Club Arthur Saunders Hazel SaundersEden Gardens Country Club James Chenhall Judith ChenhallPennant Hills GC Paul McCowage Greg ParrettBonnie Doon GC Theo Theodosi Paul ComninosSingleton GC Nathan Levy Darren ThomsonBulahdelah GC Wayne ThomsonBulahdelah GC David NichollsFox Hills GC Karl Farrugia Chris MathesonAvondale GC David SwinbourneAvondale GC Don CroninKaruah GC Brett Stokes Nathan StokesHurstville GC Stephen Hennessy Mary Hennessy

Hurstville GC Gary Holt

Armidale GC Ron Starr Jenny StarrArmidale GC Phil Robinson Pauline RobinsonWarren GC George Darcy Scott RopeBalgowlah GC Ronald Asser Michael BarrForbes GC Phillip Maher Martin CahillHighlands GC Tim Pratt Debra PrattHighlands GC Phil Webb Carolyn Webb

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ALLOCATION OF ACCOMMODATION

BONVILLE GOLF RESORT

CLUB NAME 1 NAME 2

Finley GC Eric Dean Joanne Dean

Finley GC Helen Wastle

The Coast GC Marni Schuhmann Michael Berting

Tuross Head GC Kath Gannon Allen Gannon

Wee Waa GC June Lang William Lang

Binnaway District GC Natasha Noakes Bradley Noakes

Woolooware GC Lynette Goodwin James Goodwin

Avondale GC Allison Mueller Markus Mueller

Goulburn GC Toni Mitchell Jake Mitchell

Blackheath GC Jean Simpson Barry Simpson

Bankstown GC Kathleen Ann Philip Challis

Young GC Ian Tierney Anne Tierney

Young GC Penny Greaves Peter Greaves

Oatlands GC Rachael Peet Nicholas Johnston

Maclean GC Tina Hogg Luke Many

Cromer GC Debra Stuart Bill Stuart

Richmond GC Kelly Quigley Chris Quigley

Windsor CC Marilyn Reynolds Bill Reynolds

Emmaville GC Elizabeth Lockwood Edwin Dawson

New Brighton GC Lily Ly David Chang

Cronulla GC Kim Johnson Jim Johnson

Hurstville GC Janet Allam Peter Allam

Highlands GC Rhonda Brindle Kevin Brindle

Balgowlah GC Julie Vargeson Frans De Zeeuw

Balgowlah GC / Wakehurst GC Russell Ewing Ian Pycke

Denman GC Ken Pascoe Valmai Pascoe

Denman GC / Wakehurst GC Theresa Pascoe Sachiko Cathcart

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Club Name 1 Name 2Avondale GC Eric Partell Martin van der SaagCarnarvon GC Ned Popovic Luka PopovicConcord GC Brad CumminsConcord GC Aiman ChahlWalcha GC Simeon Cross Venetta CrossWalcha GC Stephen Sweeney Debra SweeneyKareela GC Adrian O'Connor Brian WingPenrith GC Jason Fog Michael CarterJerilderie GC Bill Williams Brian WilsonQueanbeyan GC Paul Morshead Dom di CampliLakeside - Camden GC John Tedesco Sebastian GamberaRosnay GC Gene Stuart David WilliamsonGordon GC Steve Sinclair Andy WongDorrigo RSL GC Peter Herwig Jim FaheyCootamundra CC Russell Peck Margaret PeckCootamundra CC Graeme Goodman Diane GoodmanMoree GC Peter La Haye Matthew CrozierLeeton GC Frank Mercuri Rosetta MercuriLeeton GC Phillip Pullen Leonie PullenCabramatta GC Adam Wadick Vince MilinkovicMaclean GC Richard Parker Scott McNeilly

The Coast GC George Neou John BuckinghamDubbo GC Raymond Moulds Aaron MouldsHowlong CC Warren Norton Martin TobinMoore Park GC George Thattil Sam SmithGosford GC Gary Sammons Tony Callaghan

CONTACTS

For any questions or issues, please contact one of your Golf NSW officials below:

Julia Skamperle, Events Administrator

Office: 02 9505 9117 (Direct line Mon Fri)

Email: julia.skamperle@golfnsw.org

Graeme Phillipson, General Manager - Golf

Office: 02 9505 9105 (Mon-Fri)

Mobile: 0416 057 965 (during event)

Email: graeme.phillipson@golfnsw.org

Tom James, Events Coordinator

Office: 02 9505 9105 (Mon-Fri)

Mobile: 0433 294 915 (during event)

Email: tom.james@golfnsw.org

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