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From: The Secretary
To: The NEWS Desk
Date: 19/06/2024 11:13 AM
Orford Golf Club 7 June 24 Ken Weeding Memorial Day.
Orford Golf Club again turned on the hospitality and in brisk and sunny conditions with a huge field of 75 players teed off in the annual Ken Weeding Memorial Day.
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The day was again supported by a huge number of Orford Members and guests who were keen to play in this Memorial Day as Ken was a popular member of the Orford Golf Club together with being a long-time member of the Master Builders Tas Golf Club. Ken’s Memorial Shield is a Trophy that all players strive to get their name on.
Sponsors for the day were again Walkers Coaches and Airport Undercover Parking. Thanks to both David and Warren for their ongoing support.
The overall winner of the day and winner of the Ken Weeding Shield for the Best Score was Sponsor Warren Walker with 38 points in a triple count back.
Sponsors for the day were again Walkers Coaches and Airport Undercover Parking. Thanks to both David and Warren for their ongoing support.
The overall winner of the day and winner of the Ken Weeding Shield for the Best Score was Sponsor Warren Walker with 38 points in a triple count back.
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Grade Winners for the day:
A Grade: Leigh Hannon 38 points from Ben Smith 37pts
B Grade: Trevor Johnston 35 points from Rossco Nixon on 34pts
C Grade: Vince Henderson 38 points from Peter Johnson on 36pts
Visitors Open Ladies: Maria Cooper 37pts from Deb Baker on 34pts
Visitors Open Men: Daniel Lamont 38pts from Mark Johnston 37pts
For other Winners click on the results link below.
The Member $50 Jackpot draw was not won.
A great BBQ and morning tea was enjoyed by all.
A huge thanks to Sponsors David and Warren Walker. Plus, assistance on the day from Rossco Nixon, Deb Baker, Matt Peddler and Members who manned the BBQ, bar staff and ALL ORFORD members who supplied morning tea and assisted to make it a hugely successful day.
Our next game is at Tasmania Golf Club on Friday 23rd August
– click here for results table
A Grade: Leigh Hannon 38 points from Ben Smith 37pts
B Grade: Trevor Johnston 35 points from Rossco Nixon on 34pts
C Grade: Vince Henderson 38 points from Peter Johnson on 36pts
Visitors Open Ladies: Maria Cooper 37pts from Deb Baker on 34pts
Visitors Open Men: Daniel Lamont 38pts from Mark Johnston 37pts
For other Winners click on the results link below.
The Member $50 Jackpot draw was not won.
A great BBQ and morning tea was enjoyed by all.
A huge thanks to Sponsors David and Warren Walker. Plus, assistance on the day from Rossco Nixon, Deb Baker, Matt Peddler and Members who manned the BBQ, bar staff and ALL ORFORD members who supplied morning tea and assisted to make it a hugely successful day.
Our next game is at Tasmania Golf Club on Friday 23rd August
– click here for results table
A little history.....
The Social Golf Club of the Master Builders Tasmania was formed in Hobart in 1971 from the organisation of Bill Shields, Lou Stubbs, Eddie French, Stick Hale and a number of others, representing both Builder and Associate members of the MBA. Lou Stubbs was elected the foundation President. The club is conducted under a constitution, is self supporting both financially and administratively but always with the support of the Master Builders Association. The object of the club is to function solely for the social welfare of the members, each of whom pledges to be an ambassador of goodwill towards all sections of the trade, acting with dignity at all times.
Another core commitment of the club is to participate annually in and at all times to promote the national MBA Inc. tournament competing for the M R Hornibrook Cup. Tasmania entered the scene of Hornibrook Tournaments in 1966 when a small band of golfers from the North West Division, namely Lou Stubbs, Eddie French and Owen Bird participated on a non-state basis. They were so impressed that arrangements were made immediately to seek admission to the tournament for Tasmania and to organise a team for Newcastle in 1967. Seven members made the trip, to be disappointed by the requirement of 8 members per team, until Newcastle, in the spirit of the tournament, loaned Tasmania a player and so made the representation official for the first time.
Another core commitment of the club is to participate annually in and at all times to promote the national MBA Inc. tournament competing for the M R Hornibrook Cup. Tasmania entered the scene of Hornibrook Tournaments in 1966 when a small band of golfers from the North West Division, namely Lou Stubbs, Eddie French and Owen Bird participated on a non-state basis. They were so impressed that arrangements were made immediately to seek admission to the tournament for Tasmania and to organise a team for Newcastle in 1967. Seven members made the trip, to be disappointed by the requirement of 8 members per team, until Newcastle, in the spirit of the tournament, loaned Tasmania a player and so made the representation official for the first time.
Today.....
Today the Club enjoys a membership of over 75 plus a number of regular visitors attending golf days. In 2024 we have 10 events scheduled across the State (see current program here). The 63rd National Tournament (Oct 2023) was very successfully hosted by the Victorian club on the Bellarine Peninsula at The Sands GC, Curlewis GC and 13th Beach (Beach course). The club is now preparing for the next national tournament in October , to be played in the Hunter Valley, NSW. Courses selected are revealed on the National website ... here
This year sees the continuation of a Consistency Trophy with points allocated from each event according to relative position in the field in each grade. We thank Newstead Plaster and Insulation as ongoing sponsors of this event, and convey our gratitude for their past support.
The Club continues to look to build numbers and is keen to include members of Allied Trades. Anyone wishing to play in an event is most welcome and can find more information from the Secretary at [email protected] or from the next event page of this site.
This year sees the continuation of a Consistency Trophy with points allocated from each event according to relative position in the field in each grade. We thank Newstead Plaster and Insulation as ongoing sponsors of this event, and convey our gratitude for their past support.
The Club continues to look to build numbers and is keen to include members of Allied Trades. Anyone wishing to play in an event is most welcome and can find more information from the Secretary at [email protected] or from the next event page of this site.