Macksville Country Club GOLF Newsletter WE Saturday 20/06/2026 – Macksville Country Club

The Foursomes Championships were the highlight of the week, with members enjoying one of golf’s most traditional and demanding formats. Congratulations to Allan Clarke and Beau Lavender on taking out the Men’s Gross Championship, while Peter Lambert and Neil Cunneen combined superbly to secure the Net title. A big thank you to Nambucca River Co-op for sponsoring the Men’s Foursomes Championship.

The Mixed Foursomes Championship, proudly sponsored by Cheryl and Brad Fortescue, also produced some outstanding golf. Congratulations to Desma Hughes and Matt Baker on claiming the Gross Championship, with Nikki Laird and Gary Clarke finishing as Gross Runners-Up. The Net honours went to Rhonda McAuliffe and Alan Clarke, while Jo Anne Montague and Graham Everett were worthy Net Runners-Up. It was fantastic to see such strong support for both championship events and some excellent teamwork on display throughout the day.

Away from the championships, competition remained strong throughout the week with Neil Cunneen continuing his good form by winning the midweek event, while Cathy Cresswell claimed the Ladies Stableford. Congratulations to all of our winners, ball winners and nearest-the-pin recipients over the week. The continued support of our sponsors, volunteers and members is what makes golf at Macksville Country Club such a success, and we sincerely thank everyone who contributes both on and off the course.

Introducing Your 2026/27 Golf Committee

Following the Golf Committee Annual General Meeting held on 4 June 2026, we are pleased to introduce the Golf Committee for the 2026/27 year. The committee brings together a diverse group of members who have volunteered their time and experience to continue developing golf at Macksville Country Club. Their focus over the coming year will be to deliver enjoyable competitions, strengthen sponsorship, support volunteers, improve communication, encourage membership growth and continue enhancing the golfing experience for all members and visitors.

Congratulations to those elected and appointed to the committee: Matt Baker (President), Neil Cunneen (Vice President), Jordan Welsh (Captain), Phil Bambury (Vice Captain), Nikki Laird (Secretary), Dave Poole and Noel Austin (Handicappers), Carmel Freudenstein, Eddie Booth, Gary Clarke, Peter Lambert and Murray Smith. The committee is looking forward to working together with members throughout the year and welcomes ideas, feedback and volunteers who would like to contribute to the continued success of golf at Macksville Country Club.

We would also like to sincerely thank the outgoing committee members for their dedication and service over the past year. Their time, commitment and willingness to volunteer have helped build a strong foundation, and we look forward to continuing that work together as we move into another exciting year of golf.

Recreational Burn

The Committee will be conducting a recreational burn at the back of the 8th tee on Saturday, the 27/06/2026, after the Ambrose event. Grab a beer from the bar and come down for a catch-up with the committee. Commencing from 3pm.

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.

Below is a Summary of people who have put their hand up, and also shows where we need more help. Thankyou to everyone already helping out.

Volunteers Register

Area of Support	Specific Job	Times Required	Volunteers
Golf Course	Rough Mowing	1-3 times per week, depending on the season	(needed) Michael Simpson has expressed some interest, but would need to confirm availability
	Fairway Mowing		Gary Clarke
	Mechanic	For equipment / carts when required	(needed) -Bob Lindsay mentioned he would be happy to help
	Gardens	1-2 per year	Possibly part of a Working Bee Crew (needed)
	Greens	When Ricky is away	Gary Clarke
	Tee sign cleaning		Possibly part of a Working Bee Crew (needed)
	Golf Cart Repair & Maintenance		Dave Poole

Bowls Green	Roll the greens	3 x per week	Ken Grace
	Maintenance of Seats /Shades/Scoring Signs		Need to confirm with Bowls committee
	Gardens around greens	As required	Lady Bowlers
Club	Windows	Regularly	Need to confirm if this is a Staff/Cleaners role
	Entrance / Carpark		Possibly part of a Working Bee Crew (needed)
	Courtesy Bus	Wednesday-Saturday	(Needed)
Office	Assist Tracy		Carol Turner Carmel Freudenstein
IT	Website		Matt Baker
	Social Media	Club events Bistro, golf and bowls regular community engagement	Jessica Lambert Work with Amber and Matt
Golf Committee	Running of Daily Competition, open events, sponsorships, handicapping		Members of the Golf Committee
Bowls Committee	Running of Daily Competition, open events, sponsorships, growing the game.		Members of the Bowls Committee
Junior Golf	Organisation & Coaching		Matt Baker assisted by Glen Baker
Driving Range	Ball Pick Up	Every afternoon	Mon -M Baker Tues – P O’Neil Wed- ? (needed) Thurs – ? (needed) Fri – ? (needed) Sat – ? (needed) Sun – P Bambury
Bottles & Cans	Pick up and deliver to Coffs	When required	Brendon Howard has offered to do this – Just need to confirm when we are ready for him

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”

2026 Golf Event Calander

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