AUSTRALIAN SENIOR AMATEUR GOLF

Brian Sams wins the 2010 NSW Senior Amateur Championship at the Port Macquarie Golf Club

Stefan Albinski wins the 2010 Tasmanian Senior Amateur Championship at the Mowbray Golf Club

Bill Banks wins the 2010 NSW Secondary event at the NSW and The Australian Golf Clubs

Mike Leedham leading amateur in the 2010 Tasmanian Senior Open at Kingston Beach Golf Club

NEXT AUSTRALIAN RANKING EVENTS:
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2010 WA Senior Amateur
March 24-26, 2010
Royal Perth Golf Club

2010 WA Melville Glades Senior Classic
March 29-30, 2010
Melville Glades Golf Club

2010 Australian Senior Amateur Championship
April 28-30, 2010
Royal Canberra Golf Club

2010 The National Senior Masters
May 19-21, 2010
The National Golf Club









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SENIOR RANKINGS
CURRENT POINTS TABLE
Rolling 12 months
after 2010 NSW SNR
  1.   Stefan Albinski (NSW)
  2.   Gra. MacDonald QLD
  3.   Denis Dale (NSW)
  4.   Peter King (QLD)
  5.   Brian Sams (NSW)
  6.   Alan Bullas (VIC)
  7.   Ross Percy (VIC)
  8.   Chris Coats (QLD)
  9.   John Beaumont (SA)
 10.  Ian Read (QLD)
 11.  Russell Rogers (NSW)
 12.  Ken Glasson (QLD)
 13.  Dave Morrison (QLD)
 14.  Graham Bowen (WA)
 15.  Greg Corben (NSW)
       OVER 65 TABLE *
  1.   Ian Read (QLD)
  2.   Tony Mazzone (SA)
  3.   Pat Giles (VIC)
  4.   Norm Way (QLD)
  5.   Denis Long (VIC)
  6.   Michael Jackson (VIC)
  7.   Geoff Everett (NSW)
  8.   Brian Baker (NSW)
  9.   Alex Cleave (WA)
 10.  Bob Macafee (VIC)
 11.  Kevin Ashley (NSW)
 12.  Jack Parker (NSW)
 13.  Mal Roberts (WA)
 14.  Ray Adams (QLD)
 15.  Geoff Lumsden (NSW)
       * 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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  • Update on State Seniors Golf
  • Accommodation for the 2010 Vic Secondary
  • Melville Glades Senior Classic
  • Australian Seniors versus ADF Team
  • Brian Sams Wins 2010 NSW Seniors
  • Albinski Back on Top in Australian Senior Rankings
  • A History of Senior Amateur Golf
  • Albinski Wins Tasmanian Senior Amateur

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    •   An Update on Recent State Seniors Golf 


    Queensland:
    March 14 saw the final day of the 5 round Brisbane Senior Masters. The inaugural winner was Peter King continuing his excellent form over recent months (he is now in fourth position on the national senior rankings). King had consistent rounds of 76 (at Oxley GC), 76 (Gailes), 78 (Royal Queensland), 74 (Indooroopilly) and 79 (Nudgee) to total 99 points. In second place was Mario La Chiusa with 94 points. Details and scores available on the Brisbane District GA web site.

    New South Wales:
    Stefan Albinksi has continued on his winning way with victory in the Castle Hill Seniors on March 15 followed by another victory in the Pennant Hills Seniors on March 16. Albinksi had scores of even par 72 and one under par 70 respectively.
    Greg Stanford matched Albinksi's score at Castle Hill but was the runnerup after a countback. Recent Australian senior representative Greg Corben returned a 74 for second place at Pennant Hills. More details and NSW Order of Merit points will be on the NSWGA web site from March 31.

    Victoria:
    The 36 hole Cranbourne Seniors played March 15-16 was won by another recent Australian representative Ross Percy with a score of 71-77 = 148 (four over par). Percy narrowly defeated Victorian Alan Bullas 77-72 = 149. Information on this and other events plus Victorian Order of Merit progress points are now available on the VIC GA web site.

    Western Australia:
    No recent events with the next senior competition being the Mandurah Seniors at the Mandurah Golf Club on April 30.

      Accommodation for the 2010 Vic Secondary   


    After a very successful time at the Cobram Barooga Golf Club the Victorian Secondary level event on the 2010 Australian Senior Ranking circuit has moved to The National Golf Club complex.

    The 54 holes at The National is arguably the best complex in Australia. In the recent list of Australia's Top 100 courses the three at The National were rated at number six (Moonah Course), sixteen (Old Course) and thirty seven (Ocean Course). This a chance to play them all as the 2010 event will be spread over these three great courses.

    If you have been saving up for that special golfing trip then this is it!

              

    Many seniors will know the Fairways Resort Motel on the course at Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula. The motel is only a few minutes from The National Golf Club.

    Owner, and regular player on the senior circuit, Paul Lulofs has advised that "Fairways" is putting a special deal together for seniors travelling to the region to play in the 2010 Victorian Secondary event at The National GC from May 20-22. The special deal will equate to a 15% discount.

    It is very likely that rooms will go quickly so if you are interested in making the trip don't leave it too late for a booking. And spread the word. Fairways is also planning to have a bus between "Fairways" and The National Golf Club each day provided there are sufficient numbers. Similarly, if they get the numbers, players can be picked up from Melbourne Airport and returned.

    More details here 2010 The National Seniors.

      Melville Glades Senior Classic   


    Later in March there are two Australian Senior Ranking events to be held in Western Australia. The first is the West Australian Senior Championship played at Royal Fremantle from March 24 - 26.

    Following this just a few days later on March 29-30 is the Melville Glades Senior Classic. If you have not played this course before you will enjoy it. A fine test of golf and some wonderful holes. It is always very well presented and is a perfect course for a senior championship. Previous winners of the Classic include Brian Sams and Alex Cleave.

    I believe the early interstate entries for the 2010 event are currently down a little so if you are going now would be a good time to get your entry in and help the organisers with their planning. Of course, if the field is a little smaller this year then it may be a perfect time to make the trip and collect some valuable senior ranking points!
    More details here 2010 Melville Glades Classic.

      Australian Seniors versus ADF Team   


    A highlight of the senior golfing calendar is the annual match between a Golf Australia team of twelve seniors and a team selected from the Australian Defence Forces. This competition is played along similar lines to the Ryder and President's Cup and was first played in 2007.

    The first two competitions resulted in 12-12 draws with a result finally achieved in 2009 when the Golf Australia team won by a single match. This year the event is to be played at the Tallwoods Golf Club in early September. Full details on the selection criteria and other important information are available here 2010 Australia vs ADFGA.

      Brian Sams Wins 2010 NSW Seniors   

    Tournament favourite Brian Sams has won the 2010 NSW Senior Amateur Championship played at The Port Macquarie Golf Club. A long time member at Port Macquarie Sams played very consistent golf for a 54 hole total of 218 (5 over par). It is never easy to win on your home course and in achieving success Sams claimed his second NSW title having also won in 2005.

    The expected challenges from defending Champion Bill Banks and last week's Tasmanian Seniors winner Stefan Albinski did not occur. It was Tura Beach's Russell Rogers who continued his very good form over recent months to finish in second place 4 strokes behind on 222 after a strong final round of 73. Rogers will be hard to beat in next year's event at Bermagui, where he will be considered the 'local'.

    Third place was shared by a previous Australian Senior Champion Rick Oliver and a fellow NSW player Roy Vandersluis who has now finished in the top 5 in his last three Australian Senior Ranking events.

    Sams praised the condition of the Port Macquarie course particularly commenting on how well the course was presented after the heavy rain early in the week. It was a very successful tournament in the Port Macquarie club's centenary year.


    In the 2010 Walking Stick Trophy teams event, NSW proved far too strong to win comfortably from Queensland and the Combined States Team, with Victoria 4th.

    Leading Scores:
    218 Brian Sams 73 70 75
    222 Russell Rogers 74 75 73
    223 Rick Oliver 79 71 73, Roy Vandersluis 77 74 72
    224 Noel Wood 74 75 75
    225 Alan Bullas 76 75 74
    226 Stefan Albinski 75 74 77, Grahame Macdonald 78 71 77
          Peter King 74 76 76, Ian Read 77 75 74
    227 Bill Banks 74 76 77, Terry Jones 75 75 77
          Cliff Chidlow 76 75 75, Denis Dale 81 73 73
          David Limbach 78 77 72

    All scores here 2010 NSW Seniors Championship.


    Noel Wood, Denis Dale, Russell Rogers, Ross Bockman, Richard Greville, Stefan Albinski, Brian Sams.
    The winning NSW team in the 2010 Walking Stick Trophy
            
            Brian Sams winner
            2010 NSW Senior Amateur

      Albinski Back on Top in Australian Senior Rankings

    After losing top spot for just one week Stefan Albinski has reclaimed the number one ranking in the Australian Senior Ranking System.

    Albinksi's seventh place finish in the 2010 NSW Seniors saw him back on top replacing Denis Dale who had held the position for just one week but now slips back to third. Grahame MacDonald has continued his consistent scoring and moves into second place on the table. Queenslander Peter King retains his fourth place with Brian Sams (NSW) rounding out the top five.

      Ranking Leaders       Starting Date      Weeks on Top
      Stefan Albinski  Mar 5, 2010 1+   
      Denis Dale  Feb 26, 2010 1   
      Stefan Albinski  October 23, 2009 18   
      Brian Sams  May 14, 2009 23   
      Stefan Albinski  March 27, 2009 8   
      Brian Sams  March 5, 2009 3   
      Stefan Albinski  October 30, 2008 19   
      Brian Sams  October 24, 2008 1   
      Rick Oliver  April 24, 2008 26   
      Denis Dale  May 8, 2006 103   
      Chris Coats  Feb 20, 2006  11   
      Bill Banks  Nov 14, 2005  14   
            

        Stefan Albinski
        Leader Australian Senior Ranking Table

      A History of Senior Amateur Golf   


    A new list has been added to the AUSOOM site - a register of all the National and State Senior Amateur events held since 1961. This list has been compiled from various sources and is believed to be correct but please advise of any errors or ommissions.
    The most prolific winner is ACT senior Bill Banks with 12 wins but he needs to watch out for Stefan Albinski and Brian Sams who are both closing in with 10 wins each. Adding to their total is more than likely for all three players.

    To see the list click here National and State History or click on the Order of Merit button.

      A Rare Putter   


                            
    Click the putter for an amusing true story submitted by Denis Long.

      Albinski Wins Again at Mowbray   


    The defending champion Stefan Albinski has shown why he is clearly the number one senior golfer in Australia with a convincing 5 stroke victory in the 2010 Tasmanian Senior Amateur Championships at Mowbray Golf Club in Launceston. After holding a one stroke lead with the final round to go Albinski recorded a very comfortable par round of 71 to make it successive victories in this event.

    Second place went to Queenslander Peter King who finished with rounds of 70 and 72 after an opening round of 79. Having recently won the ACT Senior Amateur Championship King is certainly one of the form seniors and his selection in an Australian representative team cannot be far off.

    In a tie for third place were the local champion Michael Leedham and NSW player Ross Bockman. Leedham has won this event on four occasions but could not find his best form this year. Bockman charged home with a par equalling 71 to edge ahead of the always consistent South Australian John Beaumont (74-74-76) who filled fifth place.

    Final Leading Scores:
      1    216    Stefan ALBINSKI    71 - 74 - 71
      2    221    Peter KING    79 - 70 - 72
      3    223    Ross BOCKMAN    77 - 75 - 71, Mike LEEDHAM    72 - 77 - 74
      5    224    John BEAUMONT    74 - 74 - 76
      6    225    Donald BOX    76 - 70 - 79, Doug THORP    74 - 76 - 75
      8    226    Gra MACDONALD    75 - 76 - 75, Ross PERCY    78 - 73 - 75
    10    228    Alan BULLAS    77 - 73 - 78, Geoff EVERETT    73 - 79 - 76
                    Tony MAZZONE    71 - 77 - 80

    All the scores are available here 2010 Tasmanian Seniors.


    Stefan Albinski winner
    2010 Tasmanian Senior Amateur


    Stefan Albinski accepts the winner's
    trophy for back to back wins

      Barltrop's Easy Win in 2010 NZ Seniors   


    In a dominant performance Kiwi legend Rodney Barltrop has easily defeated a high quality field to win the 2010 New Zealand Seniors Championship by 7 shots. Barltrop broke par in every round in defeating Arthur Parkin and brother Michael.

    209 Rodney Barltrop 68 71 70
    216 Arthur Parkin 69 74 73
    217 Michael Barltrop 72 71 74
    218 Ken Hankin 75 72 71, Reginald Fleet 74 71 73
    219 Eric Brodie 75 73 71 John Sanders 74 70 75 Frank Borren 67 77 75
    220 Wybo Veldman 72 76 72, Michael Leitch 75 72 73
    221 Denis Dale 73 75 73 Murray Brown 74 75 72 D Izzard 76 71 74

    All final scores available here 2010 New Zealand Seniors.


    Rodney Barltrop - 2010 New Zealand Senior Champion

      Kiwis' Easy Win in 2010 Trans Tasman   


    The New Zealand senior team has easily defeated the Australian team in the 2010 Trans Tasman. After a convincing overnight lead in the foursomes and fourball matches they extended this lead with another dominant display in the singles. The final result saw the Kiwis win 18 points and the Aussies only 6.

    The only highlights for the Australians was the effort of Brian Sams and Ross Percy - both won all their matches. Stefan Albinski and Greg Corben managed one and a half points each. Although many of the matches went to the 17th and 18th holes it was the stronger New Zealanders who holed the putts when the pressure was on. Simply put, this time they were far too good!

    Australian:
    Stefan Albinski NSW      Bill Banks ACT           John Beaumont SA       Chris Coats QLD
    Greg Corben NSW         Denis Dale NSW        Tony Gover ACT           Ross Percy VIC
    Ian Read QLD               Chris Tatt VIC           Brian Sams NSW          Grahame MacDonald QLD     
    New Zealand:
    Rodney Barltrop            Frank Borren             Eric Brodie                   Ian Donaldson
    Owen Kendall                Murray Martin           Andrew McKechnie         Phil Mosley
    Ron Olivecrona              Barry Shannon         Arthur Parkin                 John Sanders     

    More information and progress reports available here 2010 Australia vs New Zealand.