News 2026
Club Championships
Overview of the First Two Rounds
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the opening two rounds of the Championships. The scores clearly indicate that the course has been particularly challenging for all players. For some, like myself, it might also be a reflection of our own abilities!
Current Standings by Grade
After two rounds, Mitch has built a solid lead over Cookie in A Grade—though, as Rory might say, a six-shot lead may not be as secure as it seems. In B Grade, the race is tight, with Herbert, Laurie, and Peter separated by only two shots. Meanwhile, in C Grade, the contest appears to be shaping up between Tilba (a true legend) and Steve Meaker.
Highlights and Special Mentions
- A big shout out today for Jack who went 2, 2 on 12 and 13.
Other News on the Club Championships
Championship Weekend Update
Welcome and Competition Format
Hi everyone,
We are all looking forward to some great conditions over the weekend as we head into rounds 3 and 4 of the Championships. Please remember that each round features its own day competition in addition to contributing towards your overall championship scores.
Weather Outlook and Playing Partners
The weather is expected to be dry, although it is worth noting that the wind is forecast to pick up right around my tee time on Saturday. I will have the privilege of playing alongside the current Club Champion, the reigning Bega Open Champion, and a former Bega Open Champion. With such esteemed company, I am sure there will be plenty to learn about playing quality golf.
Seeded Groups for Final Round
As outlined in the Conditions of Play, the top four players in each grade after Saturday will be required to play in a seeded group on Sunday. I will post the details of these seeded groups on 'WhatsApp' soon after processing the results of the daily competition on Saturday. Best of luck to everyone!
New Playing Condition
To avoid confusion, we have decided to mark areas that are deemed as garden beds, with a white stake with a green top.
Refer via MiScore Local Rules, Abnormal Ground Conditions 4.4 for how to proceed.
Note: Only garden beds marked in this way will allow a player to utilize this rule.
Weekly Competition Results
September Results
Saturday Results
Thursday Medley Results
Wednesday Chicken Run Results
Rule of the Week
R&A Rules of Golf
Rule 18.2a
When Ball Is Lost or Out of Bounds
(1) When Ball Is Lost. A ball is lost if not found in three minutes after the player or their caddie begins to search for it. If a ball is found in that time but it is uncertain whether it is the player’s ball:
- The player must promptly attempt to identify the ball (see Rule 7.2) and is allowed a reasonable time to do so, even if that happens after the three-minute search time has ended.
- This includes a reasonable time to get to the ball if the player is not where the ball is found.
If the player does not identify their ball in that reasonable time, the ball is lost. (2) When Ball Is Out of Bounds. A ball at rest is out of bounds only when all of it is outside the boundary edge of the course. A ball is in bounds when any part of the ball:
- Lies on or touches the ground or anything else (such as any natural or artificial object) inside the boundary edge, or
- Is above the boundary edge or any other part of the course.
- A player may stand out of bounds to play a ball on the course.
The R&A Rules of Golf Explained - Ball lost or Out of Bounds
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Junior Golf Clinic
Next Junior Clinics will be announced soon.
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