‘Previous major events 2009’

nnomads Golf Club Championship Events

(The nnomads Club champion is the player with the lowest average net score
across his best three eligible club championship events in the calendar year).

The Santa Decanter (SD) 2009 Date: 28/12/09 Course: Waterford Valley, Victoria

Shanksy gets to fill 'Santa's decanter':  The first triggered and final major nnomads Golf Club event of 2009, Santa's decanter, was held at Warterford Valley last weekend and an exceptional event it proved to be. The 6060 metre, ACR 72 rated course was in superb condition and the weather even better.  On the day, ten players turned out to compete for the sensational 'Santa's decanter', which is a new trophy donated by Pete S (thanks Pete!). There wasn't a player in the field that didn't want to win that decanter so the scene was set for a tough day of competition.  But there can only be one winner and Shanksy proved too tough to beat. His 88 strokes off the stick and net 71 kept him two strokes in front of 2nd place getter Brendan (net 73 strokes) and equal third place getters Tom and Fang (net 74 strokes). To further  illustrate Shanksy's superior performance, he won two longest drives and and one of four NTPs. The other three NTPs were taken out by Brendan, Fang and Pete S.  All the great man could say was "Thank you, thank you" as he lifted 'Santa's decanter' over his head and acknowledged the adoring gallery (see Shanksy's acceptance speech - short version).  The committee congratulates Shanksy on his fantastic performance and wishes all members and associates the best for the festive season (see summary of the Santa Decanter 2009).

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SHansksy Invitational Tournament (SHIT) 2009 Date: 12/11/09 Course: Kingston Links, Victoria

Junior keeps it in the family:  The final major nnomads Golf Club event of the year, the Shanksy Invitational Tournament (SHiT), was held at Kingston Links on December 12^th and a brilliant event it was. The 5682 metre, ACR 73 rated course was in excellent condition and the weather superb. Shanksy, the event sponsor, assembled an élite field of ten players to contest what was a very tough competition. But at the end of the round Pete S won out with a brilliant net 70 strokes which was 2 strokes under the card and two strokes in front of Fang and Mark V. “Steve told me to keep it in the family and I’m proud I was able to do it” stated Junior as he held the SHiT trophy on high (see video of presentation). Fang won one of the four NTPs available, while Shanksy won the rest of the prizes on offer (3 x NTP and 1 x Longest Drive). “There has to be some benefit to running your own event” smiled Shansky after the presentations (with a handful of balls). The committee congratulates Pete on his great performance which is not exactly unexpected (see summary of SHIT 09 results and photos).

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Melbourne Cup Cup (MCC) 2009

Date: 03/11/09
Course: Yarra Bend, Victoria

Steph 'Shocking' in Melbourne Cup Cup: As shocking as it may seem, Steph proved triumphant in the Melbourne Cup Cup for 2009. Up against a field of thirteen competitors, Steph managed to hold off a stream of superb performances to finally get his hands on a highly sort after Melbourne Cup Cup trophy for the first time. "As shocking as it might sound, it's a dream come true" gleamed Steph as 'The Brothers' presented him with the 2009 trophy. "Did he say 'shocking' in the cup this afternoon?" ask Fritz busily jotting down the tip. As usual, 'the Brothers' shared in the prizes with Pete taking out the longest drive and Steve one of the NTPs. The Cardinal took out the other NTP to round out a truly fantastic day. The cub committee congratulates Steph on his commanding performance, noting that this is the second Callaway event Steph has won in under a month - see Summary and photos of MCC 2009

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Balnarring Invitational Tournament (BIT) 2009 Date: 10/10/09 Course: The Dunes, Mornington Peninsula

Tony takes a BIT: The Balnarring Invitational Tournament (BIT) 2009 was played at the Dunes on Saturday the 10^th of October in near perfect conditions for golf. Up against a field of nineteen players, the ‘stretch from the west’ Tony (net 71), took out the handicap event by two strokes over Min (net 73 strokes). A full media report will be available in the short term. The club committee congratulates Tony on his first win in a nnomads Golf Club championship event – see Summary and photos BIT 2009.

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Tulum Sands Callaway Classic (TSCC) 2009 Date: 10/10/09 Course: The Dunes, Mornington Peninsula

Steph beats five 2nds of fame: The Tulum Sands Callaway Classic was also played at the Dunes on the 10^th of October and Steph won it convincingly. With his net Calloway score of 73 strokes, Steph beat five second places getters by three strokes. A full media report will be available in the short term. The club committee congratulates Steph on his great win in this long standing and prestigious event – see Summary and photos TSCC 2009.

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Victorian Open Masters Invitational Tournament (VOMIT) 2009 Date: 9/10/09 Course: Flinders Golf Club, Mornington Peninsula

Harry has a VOMIT: The inaugural Victorian Open Masters Invitational Tournament was played on Friday the 9^th of October at the beautiful Flinders Gold Club on the Mornington peninsula. Based on a handicap competition and up against a field of fifteen players, Harry (net 66 strokes) beat equal 2^nd place getters Rodney (69) and Shanksy (69) by three strokes giving him the first opportunity to put his name on the new VOMIT trophy. A full media report will be available in the short term. The club committee congratulates Harry on his spectacular win in this fabulous new golf tournament on the nnomads Golf Club tour – see summary and photos VOMIT 2009

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Patricia Isabel Slape Memorial Golf Tournament (PIS) 2009 Date: 30/08/09 Course: Barnbougle Dunes, Tasmania

John takes the PIS: The Patricia Isabel Slape Memorial Golf Tournament (the PIS) was run late last month at Barnboogle Dunes just outside the picturesque the seaside town of Bridport in Tasmania. Up against a tour party of fourteen players, Critey just managed to edge out Jacko to take the green jacket for the first time. The committee wants to congratulate Critey for his sensational effort in becoming the 2009 PIS artist, something he seemed to do very well on and off the course - see full report on the 2009 PIS.

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ANZAC Day Medal (ADM) 2009 Date: 25/04/09 Course: The Growling Frog, Whittlesea
	Big nose trashes the trenches: In a sensational development, Mark V, winner of the ‘Blessed are the big nose” cup 2009, has easily taken out the ANZAC Day medal for 2009, placing him in a fabulous position for the 2009 club championship - see full report on ANZAC Day Medal 2009.

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‘Blessed are the big nose’ Cup (BBNC) 2009 Date: 10/04/222009 Course: Devilbend Gol Club, Mornington Peninsula
	Mark leaves the bridesmaid to groom: Well Mark V has finally taking out a major event in his own right. After so many 2^nd places, Mark has taken out the ‘Blessed are the big nose’ Cup for 2009, a fantastic milestone in his golfing career - see full report on BBNC 2009.

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Australian Open Masters Kup (AMOK) 2009 Date: 24/01/09 Course: Yarrambat Park, Yan Yean
	Brendoon runs amok: Well the first nnomads Golf Club event for 2009 has been completed and Brendan has taken out the honours. This places him in the top spot on the championship ladder albeit with a long way to go - see full report on the AMOK 2009.

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