AUSTRALIAN SENIOR AMATEUR GOLF

Stefan Albinski wins the 2009 Asia Pacific Seniors Championship in Sabah, Malaysia

Peter King wins the 2009 ACT Seniors Championship at Murrumbidgee, Gungahlin and Royal Canberra Golf Clubs

Denis Dale wins the 2009 South Australian Senior Championship at Mt Gambier Golf Club

Chris Tatt wins the 2009 Victorian Senior Championship at Nhill & Horsham Golf Clubs

Stefan Albinski wins the 2009 Australian Senior Match Play Championship at Thirteenth Beach Golf Club

Denis Dale wins the 2009 The Grange Senior Classic at The Grange Golf Club

NEXT AUSTRALIAN RANKING EVENTS:
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2010 Tasmanian Senior Open
February 5-6, 2010
Kingston Beach Golf Club

2010 NSW Secondary Seniors
February 8-9, 2010
NSW and The Australian Golf Clubs

2010 Australia vs New Zealand Seniors
February 15-16, 2010
Clearwater Golf Club, NZ

2010 Tasmanian Senior Amateur
February 24-26, 2010
Mowbray Golf Club

2010 NSW Senior Amateur
March 2-4, 2010
Port Macquarie Golf Club









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SENIOR RANKINGS
CURRENT POINTS TABLE
Rolling 12 months
after 2009 ACT SENIORS
  1.   Stefan Albinski (NSW)
  2.   Denis Dale (NSW)
  3.   Gra. MacDonald QLD
  4.   Brian Sams (NSW)
  5.   Peter King (QLD)
  6.   Greg Corben (NSW)
  7.   John Beaumont (SA)
  8.   Ian Read (QLD)
  9.   Chris Coats (QLD)
 10.  Ross Percy (VIC)
 11.  Ken Glasson (QLD)
 12.  Dave Morrison (QLD)
 13.  Alan Bullas (VIC)
 14.  Graham Bowen (WA)
 15.  Richard Greville (NSW)
       OVER 65 TABLE *
  1.   Ian Read (QLD)
  2.   Pat Giles (VIC)
  3.   Tony Mazzone (TAS)
  4.   Norm Way (QLD)
  5.   Geoff Everett (NSW)
  6.   Denis Long (VIC)
  7.   Jack Parker (NSW)
  8.   Michael Jackson (VIC)
  9.   Bob Macafee (VIC)
 10.  Brian Baker (NSW)
 11.  Alex Cleave (WA)
 12.  Kevin Ashley (NSW)
 13.  Ray Adams (QLD)
 14.  Duncan Grant (TAS)
 15.  Mal Roberts (WA)
       * from known 65+ players
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2010 SENIORS
ORDER OF EVENTS
Nov 2009 - Oct 2010
  1.  SA Seniors
  2.  ACT Seniors
  3.  Tasmanian Snr Open
  4.  NSW Secondary
  5.  Tasmanian Seniors
  6.  NSW Seniors
  7.  WA Seniors
  8.  WA Melville Glades
  9.  Australian Seniors
10.  Vic The National
11.  N. Territory Seniors
12.  Queensland Seniors
13.  Queensland Snr Open
14.  The Grange Senior Open
15.  SA Seniors
16.  Victorian Seniors
17.  Aust. Senior Matchplay

       



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    Current AUSOOM Stories

  • Strong field for NSW Secondary
  • Bockman Leads Tasmanian Senior Open
  • Percy wins Victorian Order of Merit event
  • 2010 NSW Order of Merit Underway
  • Have You Entered the Tasmanian Seniors?
  • NSW Secondary Event Proves Popular
  • 2010 Victorian Order of Merit Underway
  • Who is Going to What Event?
  • New Queensland Senior Events for 2010

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    •   Greville & Banks Lead NSW Secondary   


    Richard Greville and Bill Banks are the round one leaders in the 36 hole NSW Secondary event now underway at two of Australia's best courses - NSW and The Australian Golf Clubs.

    Both players returned strong rounds of two over par 74s on the NSW GC course - venue of the 2009 Australian Open. The best score of the day belonged to NSW player Les Oliver (73) but he is not playing in the second round at The Australian. Next best rounds were Nick Dunn, Geoff Lumsden and Dennis Allen, all with 77s.

    Defending champion for this event, Stefan Albinski (NSW), slipped with a round of 82 but is expected to bounce back at "The Aussie".
    More information and all the round one scores available here NSW Secondary.

      Leedham Wins Tasmanian Senior Open    

    Tasmanian star senior Michael Leedham has once again proven too good for the visiting amateurs in the amateur section of the Tasmanian Senior Open currently being played at Kingston Beach Golf Club.

    Leedham carded a second round 72 after an opening 75 for a 36 hole total of 147 and a three victory over round one leader Ross Bockman (NSW). Bockman followed his opening 74 with a 76. Tied for third were three NSW seniors - Greg Stanford (80-73), Bob Angus (76-77) and Denis Dale (75-78). There were 12 amateurs competing in the event.

    ALL AMATEUR SCORES:
     1    147    Mike LEEDHAM    75  -  72    TAS
     2    150    Ross BOCKMAN    74  -  76    NSW
     3    153    Greg STANFORD    80  -  73    NSW
                    Robert ANGUS    76  -  77    NSW
                    Denis DALE    75  -  78    NSW
     6    159    Donald BOX    82  -  77    QLD
     7    161    Les BROWNE    81  -  80    NSW
     8    162    Alan EVANS    77  -  85    VIC
     9    167    Tony BAILEY    86  -  81    TAS
    10   172    Peter DALEY    85  -  87    QLD
    11   176    John BEVERLEY    86  -  90    QLD
                     (U/F    Steven Pryor)

    Leedham played alongside the winning professional Mike Hardwood (75-69) and showed his class in playing the final nine holes in three under par. Bockman's second round 76 included a tree climbing adventure to find a ball that eventually led to a triple bogey.

    Stanford's 73 was the result of straight driving and fine iron play and continued his recent good form. Bob Angus was happy with his two rounds and his third place finish. Denis Dale had early double bogies and struggled thereafter, Les Browne "drove poorly" while Victorian Alan Evans never recovered from an early wrong ball penalty. All scores here Tasmanian Senior Open.


    The Top 5 amateurs from the Tasmanian Senior Open

      Percy wins Vic Order of Merit Event    

    Cobram Barooga golfer Ross Percy has won the Surfcoast Senior Amateur Championship. More details and scores available here Vic Order of Merit - Surfcoast.

      2010 NSW Order of Merit Underway    

    The 2010 NSW Senior Order of Merit commenced on Monday February 1 at the picturesque seaside Wollongong Golf Club.

    The winner of the opening event was Greg Stanford from the Mona Vale Golf Club. Stanford played excellent golf for an even par round of 70 and a two stroke winning margin. It was actually two wins in a row for Stanford who also won the final event of the 2009 season at Cromer Golf Club. 2010 could be a big year for Stanford.

    Three golfers returned rounds of 72 to share the points for second place. They were evergreen veteran Geoff Everett who also achieved the rare feat of breaking his age, 2009 Order of Merit winner Denis Dale and Cronulla senior Brian Baker. Everett received the runner up trophy with Dale in third place. Winning the handicap competition was Tuross Lakes newcomer Howard Winton with a great net score of 64 off a handicap of 13. Brian Baker was the runner up with a nett 66 and Pennant Hills regular Geoff Lumsden third on nett 67.

    The shotgun start for a field of 65 followed by a group lunch made it a great way to start the 2010 NSW Senior Order of Merit season.

    More details and Order of Merit progress points will be available on the NSWGA web site..


    Greg Stanford (left) receives winner's trophy from Alan Fensom

      Have You Entered the Tasmanian Seniors?    

    "The 2010 Senior Amateur Championship of Tasmania is just around the corner so don't miss out on your chance to enjoy a great game of golf and we know you will not be disappointed with this entertaining tourney.

    Entries need to be in by 17th February to enable us to plan your 3 days of competition, so act now to reserve your spot at this Official Australian Order of Merit Tournament.

    A point of interest is the AUSOOM web page which is the unofficial Australian Senior Order of Merit page. As you will see there, this tournament has become not only a Major Event but a great way to meet people and have a great 3 days.

    Enjoy a bet on the horses?, well another benefit to be had while here is that the Launceston Cup is on the Wednesday which is the first day of the tournament so this adds another dimension to the three days- you just need to book an early time spot.

    Imagine the great friendships and memories you will make at Mowbray. Your golf outing is destined to become a tradition that you'll want to enjoy each year.

    Regards
    Dennis Tulk
    Mowbray Golf Club - golf@mowbraygolfclub.com"
    More information 2010 Tasmanian Senior Amateur .

      NSW Secondary Proves Popular    

    The Australian Golf Club Seniors Medal and New South Wales Golf Club Seniors Medal will be played on February 8 & 9, 2010 and combined they make up the NSW Secondary event for the 2010 Golf Australia Senior Ranking System. Each of the individual events will be part of the NSWGA Senior Order of Merit competition.

    With the NSW and Australian Golf Clubs at the top in any list of the best courses in Australia it was no surprise to see a strong field nominate. Eventually 45 players were ballotted out leaving a field of 96 with the handicap limit being a low 5.6.

    Special entry conditions for this event meant players could be exempt from the ballot:

  • Top 50 in the Golf Australia ranking as at 1 December 2009.
  • Top 30 in the 2009 NSW SOOM.
  • A limited number of special invitees.

    Play begins on Monday February 8 at the NSW Golf Club - recent venue for the Australian Open won by Adam Scott. The course has maintained its magnificent condition and will be a great test for the senior field - watch out if the wind comes up!

    The second and final round follows on Tuesday at The Australian, venue of many major open championships including the 2006 Australian Senior Amateur Championship. "The Aussie" is in the list of contenders for the hardest courses in Australia when played from the championship plates - it is expected that the senior players will receive just a little start (but not too much).

    It is great to see this new event on the Australian senior golfing calendar. Draws for each day and further details are available here 2010 NSW Secondary Event .

    •   2010 Victorian Order of Merit Underway    

    The 2010 Victorian Senior Order of Merit commenced with the Keysborough Seniors on Monday January 18th. The following is an extract from the Golf Victoria web site.

    Michael Holloway from The National Golf Club fired a one under par 72 to take out the opening event of the 2010 Victorian Seniors Doug Bachlli Trophy at the immaculately presented Keysborough Golf Club. Despite periods of rain, hail and a strong southerly front during the morning, Holloway played amazingly steady golf going out in even par and coming home in one under.

    A recognized top putter, Holloway rolled in birdies at the 2nd, 6th, 10th & 16th on the near flawless Keysborough greens. Although threatening in several events in 2009 and finishing in the Top 10 in the OOM, this is Holloway’s maiden win on the Victorian Seniors Tour.

    Runner up on even par 73 was evergreen Chirnside Park pennant player Ray Walker, followed closely by John Ashby (Sandhurst) 74, Alan Bullas (Commonwealth) 75 and Colin Goon (Yarra Yarra) 76.

    The next two events on the circuit will be over 36 holes, with the Surfcoast Senior Amateur played at The Sands Torquay February 1st- 2nd, and the second at Lonsdale Golf Club February 4th -5th – entries are still open so contact the VGA Office for details.
    For a full report, all the scores and Doug Bachli Point Allocation click here.

      Who is Going to What Event?    

    The most common request in recent times has been to add a method of letting others know who is going to each event and to identify those interested in sharing accommodation, car rental, airport shuttles etc.

    A TOPIC has now been added to each of the UPCOMING EVENTS as listed in the AUSOOM FORUM. All you need to do is REPLY to this entry and add your details and any information you wish to share.

    This is a very simple method but probably the easiest - I don't think we need a complicated booking and message service!

    Remember, before you can add messages to the FORUM you have to register as a member. The only reason this is required is to prevent the Internet hackers using the site for never ending messages about viagra, porn sites etc. (You can get this just about anywhere if you need it!).

    If you have any problems just use the CONTACT AUSOOM icon to send me a message.

      MORE Queensland Senior Events for 2010    

    Following the recent information on the City of Brisbane Masters comes more information on senior events to be held in Queensland in 2010. These events are on the beautiful Sunshine Coast and include some great courses.

    City of Brisbane Masters

  • Round 1 January 31 Oxley Golf Club
  • Round 2 February 14 at Gailes Golf Club
  • Round 3 February 28 at Royal Queensland Golf Club
  • Round 4 March 7 at Indooroopilly Golf Club
  • Round 5 March 14 at Nudgee Golf Club in conjunction with the Brisbane Masters, Seniors and Veterans Championships. The winner will receive a trophy and voucher to the value of $500. Entry forms for the City of Brisbane Masters are available from the BDGA Website.

    • Sunshine Coast Senior Events

  • June 29 Glasshouse Mountains Masters Open - Caboolture Golf Club
  • September 13 Sunshine Coast Masters Open - Caloundra Golf Club
  • September 26 Glasshouse Mountains Amateur Championship - North Lakes Golf Club
  • October 3 Sunshine Coast Masters Open - Mt Coolum Golf Club
  • October 10 Sunshine Coast Senior Open - Pine Rivers Golf Club

    There are now more rumours about another event for Queensland seniors - perhaps around the Gold Coast???

    •   Delay to Australian Handicapping Changes    

    The following is a summary of a detailed article on the Golf Australia web site.

    As has been previously advised in various correspondence from GA and State Associations, Australia’s handicapping systems are set for substantial changes over the next couple of years. This will not occur all in one hit, instead the changes will be bundled into several packages and introduced incrementally.

    We now wish to confirm that the first package of changes will be delayed and will NOT become effective on 1 February 2010. GA will announce on Friday 29 January confirmation of the new implementation date for the first package of changes. We anticipate the implementation date being in late March or early April 2010.

    What we CAN confirm at this point is the first package of changes to handicapping regulations will NOT require changes to any Tier 3 system. Additionally, the first package of changes has been designed to allow all Golf Link clubs (either Tier 1 or Tier 3) to continue to operate all of their computerised handicap operations exactly as they currently do.     (Note: This includes for example the processing of competitions and the creation of initial handicaps.)

    Once the initial package of changes becomes effective, you will of course see that Golf Link will calculate handicaps quite differently. You will also see that some of your Golf Link actions will have quite different consequences. All of this is because Golf Link will be applying a changed set of rules. However, we reiterate that club handicap administrators should continue to follow their existing procedures.

    We hope this information is of assistance. Full report - Golf Australia web site.