Macksville Country Club GOLF Newsletter WE Saturday 23/05/2026, 30/05/2026 and 6/06/2026
After a busy few weeks, we’re a little behind on publishing the weekly results, so this edition includes a catch-up on competitions from the past three weeks at Macksville Country Club. Despite the cooler mornings and shorter days beginning to settle in, the course has continued to present beautifully, with members enjoying excellent playing conditions and some outstanding scoring across both weekend and midweek competitions.
During the period, we’ve seen a mix of familiar names continuing their strong form alongside several members who have featured prominently on the leaderboards and ball-winner lists. Congratulations to all competition winners, medal and spoon recipients, nearest-to-the-pin winners and ball recipients. Special mention must go to Darren Pike, who claimed the June Medal, Mick Manning for taking out the Spoon, and the many members who have featured consistently across both weekend and midweek events.
A sincere thank you also goes to our recent sponsors, including BMW Flooring, Jeff Gore, Steve Hosking & Michael Simpson, and Steve Ash. The support of our sponsors continues to play a vital role in the success of golf at Macksville Country Club and is greatly appreciated by members, visitors and the Golf Committee alike. We also thank the volunteers, committee members, and club staff who continue to contribute their time behind the scenes to ensure that competitions run smoothly each week.
Included in this newsletter is a full wrap-up of competition results, upcoming events, Golf Committee updates and information regarding the upcoming Golf Committee AGM. Members are encouraged to take a few minutes to stay up to date with what’s happening around the club and to consider becoming involved as we continue working to improve and grow golf at Macksville Country Club.
The courtesy bus is out of action. It is now unavailable until further notice. We would like to thank everyone for the time they have given to working on the courtesy bus. It looks like the bus will be available again soon.
This Saturday, the 13th of June, Neil and Ali Cunneen Day A nearest the pin on the 10th Hole will be rewarded with $50 worth of points on the winner’s membership card – all divisions included.
Volunteers Needed
The Golf Committee is seeking assistance from members who can volunteer a small amount of their time to help around the course and support the ongoing presentation of our facilities.
There are a number of tasks where additional help would make a significant difference, including ball collection on the driving range, rough maintenance, course clean-up, gardening, minor repairs, and general course presentation. No special skills are required, and members can contribute as much or as little time as they are able.
As with many community sporting clubs, much of what we enjoy today has been built by volunteers. Whether it’s an hour occasionally or more regular involvement, every contribution helps reduce the workload on staff and ensures the course continues to be presented to a high standard for members and visitors alike.
If you would like to lend a hand or simply learn more about how you can assist, please speak with a member of the Golf Committee or contact the Club. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Completing a Scorecard
As a reminder to all players, scorecards submitted after competitions must be completed clearly and correctly. Recently, a number of cards handed in have been difficult to read or missing important details, such as player names, totals, dates, markers’ signatures, and other required information. This creates unnecessary delays and difficulties when finalising competition results at the end of the day.
While golf has always been built on honesty and integrity, it also relies on players taking responsibility for correctly completing and checking their scorecards before submission. Under the Rules of Golf set out by the R&A, players are responsible for ensuring their card is accurate and properly completed. In previous years, incomplete or incorrect cards often led to disqualification. While we aim to keep competitions enjoyable and relaxed, maintaining basic standards is important for the smooth running and fairness of the competitions.
The Golf Committee asks all players to please take an extra moment before submitting their cards to ensure they are legible, signed, correctly totalled, and contain all required details. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and helps volunteers and committee members process results.
Scheduled Events
2026 Schedule is available with the link below. Also Available in the Drop-Down Menu Labelled “Golf”
June 2026
Sat 6 Jun – Stroke Medal & Spoon, Steve Ash
Thu 11 Jun – Chook Run Mid-Year (3) Club Event, Tony & Susan Adams
Sat 13 Jun – Single Stableford, Neil & Ali Cunneen
Sat 20 Jun – Nambucca River Co-op Foursomes Championships (27 holes)
Sun 21 Jun – Mixed Foursomes Championships
Sat 27 Jun – 4 Person Ambrose, The Auto Salon Macksville
July 2026
Sat 4 Jul – Stroke Medal & Spoon, Kinnear & Cartwright Electrical
Sat 11 Jul – 4BBB Stableford, Tony Hardge Day – Roy Rudner & Brian King
Sat 18 Jul – Single Stableford, Wishbone Ceremonies
Sat 25 Jul – Single Stableford (Mystery 4Ball Aggregate), Paul Habgood – Nambucca Pro Shop
Lastest Results
Saturday 23 May 2026
Sponsor: BMW Flooring
Competition: Single Stableford
Major Results
Division 1 Winner
Karl Cooper
Division 2 Winner
Matt Smith
Nearest to the Pin
Division 1
Ron McDonald
Division 2
Matt Smith
Ball Winners
- Luke Laverty
- Jordan Welsh
- A. Clarke
- J. Ditton
- M. O’Brien
- Ross Donnelly
- P. Rose
- P. Harper
Midweek Competition 264
Winner
Max Graham
Ball Winners
- Ron McDonald
- M. Lamb
Saturday 30 May 2026
Sponsor: Steve Hosking & Michael Simpson
Competition: Single Stableford
Major Results
Division 1 Winner
Karl Cooper
Division 2 Winner
Tim Ditton
Nearest to the Pin
Division 1
J. Welsh
Division 2
N. Austin
Ball Winners
Rod Edwards
Adam Ross
Peter Lambert
Jordan Welsh
Matt Baker
Ross Donnelly
Graham Everett
Steve Ash
Belinda McPherson
Jeff Gore
Peter Joyce
Midweek Competition 265
Winner
Tim Ditton
Ball Winners
- Jordan Welsh
- Jess Lambert
Ladies Stableford – 12 May 2026
Winner
Lorraine King
Runner-Up
Jo Montague
Nearest to the Pin
3rd Hole
Ann Antcliff
17th Hole
No Winner
Saturday 6 June 2026
Sponsor: Steve Ash
Competition: Stroke
Spoon Winner
M. Manning
Medal Winner
D Pike
Division 1 Winner
D. Pike
Division 1 Runner-Up
M. Manning
Division 2 Winner
B. Spear
Division 2 Runner-Up
G. Taylor
Nearest to the Pin
Division 1
M. Simpson
Division 2
N. Austin
Ball Winners
- B. Fortescue
- S. Riddell
- A. Clarke
- D. Sinclair
- P. Donges
- M. Lamb
- J. Poole
- J. Wilkes
- A. Ross
- G. Clarke
- L. Hore
- D. Hosking
Midweek Competition 266
Winner
John “40”
Ball Winners
- Steve Riddell
- Phil Bambury
- Terry Johnson
- Jim Wilkes
Ladies Stableford – 9 June 2026
Winner
Cheryl Gelmour
Runner-Up
Ali Cunneen
Nearest to the Pin
3rd Hole
Desma Hughes
17th Hole
Cheryl Fortescue
