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Launceston Country Club Write Up
I start this report with a huge Thank You to Andrew McConnon and Bosch for the fantastic range of product they supplied as prizes for our day at Prospect Vale Golf Club (Launceston Country Club). If members are in the market for power tools remember to consider this sponsor’s products when making your selection. The overall winner for Best Score by a member of the MBA Tas Golf Club was Mike Rataj with 35 points. Mike (right) is pictured receiving a 6 piece tool kit from Andrew. Other Bosch 2 piece kits went to the winners of A grade (Gary Linton), B Grade (Selwyn Dalton) and C Grade (Gil Bantoft). The best score of the day was James Wardlaw who was a visitor to the MBA day although a local member at Prospect Vale. James shot a very respectable 40 points. Thanks also to Club Professional, Bryce Gorman for all his work arranging the day. Unfortunately Bryce had no control over the weather and we played in cold and sometimes wet conditions. Despite this the course was in great condition and even though most scores were on the lower side everyone appreciated the chance to take home the goods supplied by Bosch. |
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Our next day is at Thirlstane Golf Club on Friday 7 June. The Member Jackpot will be $200 as John Siejka was not present at Launceston when his name was drawn. I look forward to seeing you there.
Neil Faulks Captain Master Builders Tasmania Golf Club |
A little history.....
The Social Golf Club of the Master Builders Tasmania was formed in Hobart in 1971 from the organisation of Bill Shields, Lou Stubbs, Eddie French, Stick Hale and a number of others, representing both Builder and Associate members of the MBA. Lou Stubbs was elected the foundation President. The club is conducted under a constitution, is self supporting both financially and administratively but always with the support of the Master Builders Association. The object of the club is to function solely for the social welfare of the members, each of whom pledges to be an ambassador of goodwill towards all sections of the trade, acting with dignity at all times.
Another core commitment of the club is to participate annually in and at all times to promote the national MBA Inc. tournament competing for the M R Hornibrook Cup. Tasmania entered the scene of Hornibrook Tournaments in 1966 when a small band of golfers from the North West Division, namely Lou Stubbs, Eddie French and Owen Bird participated on a non-state basis. They were so impressed that arrangements were made immediately to seek admission to the tournament for Tasmania and to organise a team for Newcastle in 1967. Seven members made the trip, to be disappointed by the requirement of 8 members per team, until Newcastle, in the spirit of the tournament, loaned Tasmania a player and so made the representation official for the first time.
Another core commitment of the club is to participate annually in and at all times to promote the national MBA Inc. tournament competing for the M R Hornibrook Cup. Tasmania entered the scene of Hornibrook Tournaments in 1966 when a small band of golfers from the North West Division, namely Lou Stubbs, Eddie French and Owen Bird participated on a non-state basis. They were so impressed that arrangements were made immediately to seek admission to the tournament for Tasmania and to organise a team for Newcastle in 1967. Seven members made the trip, to be disappointed by the requirement of 8 members per team, until Newcastle, in the spirit of the tournament, loaned Tasmania a player and so made the representation official for the first time.
Today.....
Today the Club enjoys a membership of over 75 plus a number of regular visitors attending golf days. In 2019 we have 11 events scheduled across the State and are once again supporting the national M R Hornibrook Cup in October, to be played at the South Australian courses of Victor Harbor, WestLakes and Glenelg.
This year sees the continuation of a Consistency Trophy with points allocated from each event according to relative position in the field in each grade. Thanks to Fletcher Insulation for this support.
The Club continues to look to build numbers and is keen to include members of Allied Trades. Anyone wishing to play in an event is most welcome and can find more information from the Secretary at tasmbagolf@gmail.com or from the next event page of this site.
This year sees the continuation of a Consistency Trophy with points allocated from each event according to relative position in the field in each grade. Thanks to Fletcher Insulation for this support.
The Club continues to look to build numbers and is keen to include members of Allied Trades. Anyone wishing to play in an event is most welcome and can find more information from the Secretary at tasmbagolf@gmail.com or from the next event page of this site.