Category Archives: Club News

Winter officially concluded last week at Ivanhoe Golf Course, and what a wonderful way of welcoming in Spring. The sun shone once again on the chosen, and a very plesent round was enjoyed by members in polo’s. Last weeks warm temperatures have really done wonders, and with the benefit of preferred lies throughout, the course has held together exceptionally well. With all the on going maintenance Spring is looking ideal to be out swinging the clubs.

The 2011 Matchplay has come to an end, with a popular, and well deserved recipient in Benananan Akdag, who will leave breakup day with his first Ivanhoe Golf CLub Trophy. Benananan has managed to knock out some of the more hardened matchplay competitors to achieve this years title, but a 4&3 victory over Mo Sabih in the final must have been the sweetest. Congratulations to both Benanan, and Mo for their win, and second respectively, very well-played. Double points for all final four, unfortunately Benananan you will a receive a two-stroke deduction in handicap.

Third an Fourth in this years Event was played out between Damian Lee, and Oliver Gross. After a promising first tee shot by Oliver to set the scene, last years club champion soon took the reins to close him out 5&4. This years tournament has been extremely interesting, and sure members are keen to get straight back into it again in 2012.

For the remaining matchplay losers, a Par round was played.

With ideal conditions for scoring,(yes, even playing Par) only one member managed better than handicap! This weeks championship points go to a somewhat surprised Gordon Hill(+2), who believed he was to miss out on a top five placing. After setting the season on fire early, Gordon’s strong work ethic quickly doused his rise. A welcome return to the winners circle in both competitions.

Stephen O’Sullivan(0) takes outright second this week, albeit being +2 on the turn perhaps a chance lost. Even though this round should give him some confidence heading into the end of the season.

Harry Boughen(90), and Tony Mifsud(85) share third place this week with -1, making it a clean sweep for the seniors.

Ball hole this week went to Jan Siemon, who then proceeded to wipe the hole, cash again heads off to Caroline Petricola. Great golf Cas.

On a darker note. The 2010 McClaren Vale Shiraz has landed in Hawthorn. This is the following vintage that members have been enjoying, or in some cases even consumed from last year. Please text Jan(0406 225 442) if orders wished to be filled this Saturday. For those who think they have missed the boat, I’ve been informed that six cases are still available for the 2010 price of $125. First in best dressed.

Results for Saturday, 27 August 2011
1st Gordon Hill(+2)
2nd Stephen O’Sullivan(0) 3rd Harry Boughen(-1) 3rd Tony
Mifsud(-1) 4th Paul Anderson(-2) 4th Targe Mifsud(-2) 4th
Jan Siemon(-2) 5th Richard Hall(-3) 5th Andrew Petricola(-3)

Another perfect winters morning embraced the Ivanhoe members, well, at leat after the fog left. I’m sure there were a few low scores early in the day… Albeit a little wet under foot for a few holes around the course, prefered lies has maintained a decent level throughout winter. Which should really hold the course in good stead for summer.

Rapt to be back in the driver’s seat, Chris Priems(77) relished the conditions, only nudging that talented young gopher Stefan belvski(72) out by one stableford point. Chris’s 40 points was attributed to his front nine, where he grasped every opportunity with both hands. He was even with the card about to play the eighth, then doubled nine too for a two over 37 front(23 points). Great golf Chris. Enjoy the new handicap..

Making this consecutive second place recipient Stefan Belveski(39) continues his winning golf, constantly, playing to, or bettering his par week after week. Stefan’s first real season now playing serious club golf at Ivanhoe sees him ten points clear in the 2011 Club Championship. Mo Sabih(84), and Oliver Gross take out third this week with 36 points apiece. Meaning everyone else will go out!!!

The seniors competition table is now up to date with Targe Mifsud on top spot, with the next three member chasing him down ,trailing only 4 points behind! Both tables are still very close, and with some impressive trophys up for grabs and not much time left its still anyone title.

The Treasurer has an old version of the Club Calendar which noted that the Matchplay finals were to be played next month – in fact they are to be played this Saturday.  Mo and Benanananan will be playing final this Saturday and Damien with Oliver will play off for 3^rd place.

Originally on the calendar there was to be an Ambrose round played on the final day – however it is too late to organise.  Normal par competition will be in place instead.

What I will propose is that we conduct an Ambrose round format for next month with the famous Australia v World  (not you Dave H) competition again to give the Aussie’s a chance of revenge.  This will be finalised on the September meeting.

Ball hole this week was won by Noodles, and our jackpotted cash was awarded to Oliver Gross.

Results for Saturday, 20 August 2011
1st Chris Priems(40)
2nd Stefan Belevski(39) 3rd Richard Hall(37) 4th Oliver
Gross(36) 4th Mo Sabih(36) 5th Rodger Clarke(35)

   The Thirteenth of August provided perfect playing conditions for members. Albeit a little chilly, not a breath of wind was endured, and the majority of the fairways were firm under-foot. Greens continue to improve, giving confidence to those of us who can, and cause for a new putter for others. Its been nice to see the constant change in the course week to week, the improvements are noticed, and certain the loyal Ivanhoe golfer is appreciating what is being done to our beloved track.

On to the results for this round. As you could tell by the crowd on 18, a popular winner was cheeered back into the clubhouse. Jan Siemon(80), championship placer two years in a row has taken his first win. This blogger said it a while back, that this golfer was on the up. But has he left it all to late…

That exceptional young gopher continues to impress. This week playing of a handicap of 7, Stefan bElevski(73) produced two consistent nines(one over back!) for 38pts taking second place. Stefan’s fine gophering form has taken him five points clear in the championship race. Well done Stefan, fantastic, consistent golf off a low handicap. Good luck for the rest of the season.

Third this week is shared by Chris Priems(80), and Benananan Akdag(85) with 37 stableford points. Benananan’s round was also good enough to take out a hard competitor in Oliver Gross(83) in the penultimate matchplay round. And for Chris… Two weeks of points… ???

Matchplay Semi Final Results:

Ben Akdag def Oliver Gross 2&1

Mo Sabih def Damian Lee 1 up

So now we have our contenders for the Matchplay Title, and the 16 championship points. Good luck to both Mo, and Ben. This year third, and fourth will also play off for points, so Damian, and Oliver… Its time to do it again..

On a more public service kind of announcement. Happy 18th birthday to KAzim AKdag. So for all those members who have been quietly awaiting retribution once he became accountable, please form an orderly line next to the putting green. Ask members to be patient, and Kazim will get round to all of you.

Ball hole this week jackpotted, so twice as many reasons to play this weekend!

Results for Saturday, 13 August 2011
1st Jan Siemon(39)
2nd Stefan Belevski(38) 3rd Ben Akdag(37) 3rd Chris
Priems(37) 4th S Butterfield(36) 5th Targe Mifsud(35)

The 2011 season seems to be disappearing at an alarming rate. Was just recently  we celebrated christmas, and now the August medal has been ran, and won! SO, for all those members planning a late charge up the leaderboard it’s time to hit the range, and produce some top finishes.

Medal days are renown for bringing the best out of the Ivanhoe faithful, and this years August medal was no exception. With two superb rounds of 64 nett, Bill Eastoe(76), and Andrew Petricola(70) had to wait through multiple countbacks before declaring Andrew this years August Medal recipient. Both receive top championship points, and the handicap deduction. Well played gentleman, at least you won a ball Bill…

For our recently married President Andrew Petricola, life continues to get better, and better. Not only was he fortunate a few weekends ago with his beautiful wife to be saying “YES”, he has taken all our money for the second week in a row, secured a third, and first to move up to outright second in the club championship, and last Saturday added a new member to the Petricola family. We here are happy to be the first to bring you Archie Petricola the British Bulldog. Amazing how quickly a pet can take on the characteristics of their owners. When things are this good , why wouldn’t you smile.

Well deserved 8 points goes to Bill Eastoe, who is a little unlucky to run into the Pres on one of those rounds. Even still Bill should be pleased his equalling round of 64 which was 5 strokes better than second! So close Bill. In a welcome return to form, or perhaps now the unusual round Chris Priems(82) joins Gordon Hill(83) for second place both carding 69 nett. Taking third place this week was kaZim Akdag(81), and Brendon Mitchell(85) competing in his first championship round since returning from abroad. Welcome back Brendon, who managed the round like an Ivanhoe Pro… Take some points, and still go out!

Championship tables are just getting closer, and closer as the season approaches an end. Only two points separate the top four in the main comp, and only four points for the first four in the seniors comp. Our two Juniors(yes I know, sorry Stefan) are now our joint leaders, which is sure to be exciting to at least watch/comment on for the next few months.

All our money, as previously stated is off to Caroline Petricola again, while the ball hole marker didn’t make an appearance last week. Rumour is that we may be playing two ball holes this week.

Results for Saturday, 06 August 2011
1st Bill Eastoe(64)
1st Andrew Petricola(64) 2nd Gordon Hill(69) 2nd Chris
Priems(69) 3rd Kazim Akdag(70) 3rd Brendon Mitchell(70) 4th
Stefan Belevski(71) 4th Rodger Clarke(71) 4th Oliver Gross(71)
4th Richard Hall(71) 4th Tony Mifsud(71) 5th Mehmet
Akdag(72) 5th Jan Siemon(72)