Charlestown GC hosted Division 1 - with Muree GC hosting Division 2

In Division 1 we had 3 Clubs vying for the 2 available Finalists spots - and the closeness of the competition did not disappoint.   In the vital first game out - Waratah won a close contest with hosts Charlestown - with a single putt on the 18th green clinching the 4.5 / 3.5 win.  This result nullified any chance that Merewether had - and secured Waratah's place in the final.    In the next game last year's Pennant winners, Newcastle recorded a 6 / 2 win to secure their spot in the Final.   Despite winning the last game against Pacific Dunes by 6 / 2, Merewether fell short of the individual matches to earn a finals spot.

Congratulations to this year's Division 1 finalists, Newcastle and Waratah

In Division 2 it was even closer - with no less than 4 teams with a chance to secure a finals place.    In the opening game Belmont had a good win over the Hawks Nest team to secure the first spot in the Final.   In the next game Shortland Waters gained bragging rights over Tanilba Bay with a convincing win in what was the battle of the tail enders.    The game between hosts Muree and Nelson Bay went right down to the wire - again with a putt on the 18th deciding the overall individual match total in favour of Nelson Bay, despite Muree winning 4 / 2.    This enabled Nelson Bay to secure the last spot in the Final by the slimmest of margins

Congratulations to this year's Division 2 finalists, Belmont and Nelson Bay

To view or download a copy of the Round 5 Results, click on the link      Round 5 Results

To view or download a copy of the Summary after Round 5, click on the link      Summary after Round 5

The Finals will be held on Sunday March 14 at Pacific Dunes GC - with Division 1 starting at 9.20am and Division 2 starting at 9.50am

Team Captains and members should be aware that commencing this year there will be a President Cup style draw for playing order in the Finals - with team captains alternating in the choice of their playing order.    This will occur in the Clubhouse 30 mins prior to the scheduled tee off times.

So for Division 1  it will commence at 8.50am - and for Division 2 the draw will commence at 9.20am

Those players that are engaged in the Pennant Finals who wish to play a practice round at Pacific Dunes in the week prior - should contact the pro shop to secure access and an available tee time.   Players should make the pro shop staff aware that they are pennant finals players - and they will be charged a special rate of $20.00.      Conditions - only 1 round for the week, play in 4's max, max 2 balls played to greens etc., respect the access that you have been afforded and leave the course at least as good as you found it.