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The 2022 Top Gun qualifying has now come to end which like last year was impacted by the weather. The list of qualifiers is now finalised and can be seen [here]. Congratulations to all the 19 players that have qualified. The final is being played this Sunday 27 March 22 commencing at 10.30 am at the latest. There is a 9.30 am compulsory players and caddies briefing on the Sunday of the final in the sports lounge of the club. The calcutta will take place on Saturday 26 March 22 commencing at 6.30 pm also in the sport lounge of the club. All qualifiers and reserves have received an email with details of the final and calcutta together with the rules of the event. Spectators are more than welcome at the event and the calcutta. So start getting your syndicates together to grab a player or 2 and join in this exciting event. Raffle tickets on sale on the night from 5.30 pm.

Button has been playing golf for just 18 months but has already lowered his handicap to 11, won the Junior Championship, the Captain’s Knockout and now a Match Play title.

In heavy conditions on Saturday, Button prevailed 3 and 1 over Jarrad Smith in a hard-fought contest with several lead changes.

Button will be hitting the road over the next fortnight as he contests major junior tournament in Bathurst and Wagga.

The B Grade final was the first decided in the rain-interrupted Match Play Championships, which has seen a clash of dates resulting scheduling issues.

This Saturday, the A Grade and A Reserve finals will be played, while the C Grade final will be played on April 9.

The A Grade final will be played over 36 holes, where reigning champion Dale Turner faces Major Pennant representative Michael Organ in what shapes as a great contest.

Turner has shown a steely resolve in his preliminary matches and his rock solid game presents a hurdle for Organ, who, for his part, has been equally impressive after bedding in swing changes that have taken his game to a new level.

In the A Reserve final, Anthony Swinfield will also be defending his title when he takes on the ultra consistent Craig Coulter.

The C Grade final will see Blake Messenger face Nathan Byrnes.

Zavier Button in Action

Zavier Button Lining up a Putt on 9

Zavier Button Putt on 9

Zavier Button with Caddie and Dad Craig Button

Jarrad Smith and Zavier Button

Jarrad Smith Drive on 10

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Welcome back to the golf course after the abysmal weather we have experienced over the last month or so.

By way of update please note the following:
⛳ The Penrith Open that was due to be played 5 March 2022 has been re-scheduled for 3 September 22,
⛳ To accommodate the change to the Penrith Open, the September Monthly Medal has been moved to Saturday 10 September 22. The Fixture Book has been updated to reflect these changes,
⛳ The Match Play finals have been re-scheduled over the next few weeks subject to the respective players availability,
⛳ The final day for qualifying for the 2022 Top Gun Shootout is Saturday 19 March 22. Please note the final is on Sunday 27 March 22 and the Calcutta is on Saturday evening 26 March 22. An email will be going out to all qualifiers once the final field is known,
⛳ The 2022 Captains Knockout is upon us. The qualifying round Saturday 23 April 22 with the first round on Saturday 16 May 22. There is a nomination sheet available in the pro shop from Friday 18 March 22 with nominations closing Friday 22 April 22,
⛳ The Easter Cup is on Saturday 16 April 22,
⛳ The ANZAC Day Cup is on Saturday 23 April 22,
⛳ The Monday Veterans Challenge is in May with the first round on Monday 2 May 22 – keep an eye out for further details shortly.

Also note our Fixtures Book has been updated on the Golf Competitions page of our Club website and course renovations are due to be undertaken 28 and 29 March 22 and as such the course will be closed on these 2 days.

Regards,
Your Golf Committee

The 2022 Top Gun Championship is coming to the end of the qualifying period with just 15 qualifying rounds to go. No time to waste now getting a good qualifying score to play in the final on 27 March 22. Please see [here] for the current leader board to 20 February 22. Please ensure you get your cards stamped before each qualifying round. Just a reminder the Calcutta is on Saturday night 26 March 22 from 6.30 pm with The Top Gun Final on Sunday 27 March 22 from 10.30 am. The last qualifying round is Saturday 19 March 22.

Round 3 of the Metropolitan Major Pennant took place last Sunday against Pymble Golf Club. After 2 losses to St Michael’s the boys were keen to notch up our first win. The recent form of Pymble gave us confidence that we could get the job done but we were forced to settle with a 3.5 to 3.5 tie.

Slotting in at number 7 this week Chris Lawler held strong against a fast-finishing opposition. He got up and down from the back of 18 to tie the first match. The first of our 3 wins was from an in-form Alex Platts. He backed up his away win last week with a 2 and 1 victory making it 2 from 2. In our 2^nd win Dale Hughes bounced back from last weeks loss with a dominant performance taking a 6 and 5 victory. With the team down 3.5 to 2.5 it came down to Josh Gadd in the final match. On the 18^th hole both players blocked their drive right into trouble. Josh played and outstanding recovering shot to put the pressure on his opponent. The pressure proved too strong, and Josh was able to win the match to claim the tie for the team.

Thank you once again to all that came out to cheer the team on. Your support is invaluable.

Our next match will be the return leg against Pymble Golf Club this Sunday 20^th February at Pymble. The first match will tee off at 7am.

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