MAJOR EVENT NEWS 2023

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‘Major Event News 2023’

(Includes links to articles, results, interviews with winners
and pictorial histories of each major event in 2023).

‘ANZAC Day Medal (ADM), April 2023

Date: 25/04/2023
Course: Growling Frog, Woodstock, Victoria

TJ

Winner on nnomads GC handicap after play-off

‘TJ Does it in the Trenches

Well, the fourth nnomads Golf Club major event for 2023, was the ‘ANZAC Day Medal, again run at the Growling Frog in perfect conditions. The turnout was good with another eight competitors stepping up to via for the ANZAC Day Medal and perpetual trophy.

At the end of the Day, it was TJ (101,23,78) who won the event in a play-off, well a chip off closest to the bucket, from Curtis (94,16,78) with The Bloke (94,14,80) a further two strokes behind in 3rd place.

This meant TJ took the major Bladder points (see - Year to date Bladder), while Stavros the Greek and The Bloke remain on top of the club championship leader board (see YTD 2023 championship results). It should be noted that TJ has the lowest average score across 3 major events meaning he should easily take the lead in the club championship after the next event he plays in (assuming he maintains his form).

The committee congratulates TJ on another fantastic win and indeed all winners on the day. The committee reminds members to book early for the next major event of 2023, the return of the Monarch of the Tulum (MOTT), to be run sometime in May. (See Full ADM 2023 event report).

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‘Blessed are the Big Nose’ Cup (TM1), April 2023

Date: 7/04/2023
Course: Yarrambat Park, Yarrambat, Victoria

Stavros the Greek

Winner on nnomads GC handicap

‘The Greek Does It Again’

So, the third nnomads Golf Club major event for 2023, was the ‘Blessed are the Big Nose’ Cup, again run at Yarrambat Park on a pleasantly better weather day than was expected. The turnout was also much better than previous 2023 events with eight competitors stepping onto the 1st tee. It should be noted that Billy Bob Thornton and Slugger both pulled out at the last minute based on predicted inclement weather which did not arrive. Hence, both missed out on and excellent day – Bad luck guys!

What was not expected, was that Stavros the Greek (92,19,73) got up once again winning by 2 strokes from 2nd placegetter TJ (96,21,75), with Markus Octavious (114,35,79) a further four strokes behind in 3rd place.

This meant Stavros the Greek took the major Bladder points once again (see - Year to date Bladder), and moved into 1st place in front of The Bloke on the club championship leader board (see YTD 2023 championship results). However, it is early days in the 2023 club championship, exampled by strong contenders like TJ, The Bloke, Marcus Octavious, Slugger, and Billy Bob Thornton all within striking distance of the top of the ladder.

The committee congratulates Stavros on another fantastic win and indeed all winners on the day. The committee reminds members to book early for the next major event of 2023, the ANZAC Day Medal, to be run on Anzac Day later in April. (See Full BBNC 2023 event report).

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Triggered Major 1 (TM1), March 2023

Date: 13/03/2023
Course: Yarrambat Park, Yarrambat, Victoria

Stavros the Greek

Winner on nnomads GC handicap

‘Stavros Stays the Course’

Well, the second nnomads Golf Club major event for 2023, was the first ‘Triggered Major’ for 2023 run at Yarrambat Park on Labour Day. The turnout was again atrocious albeit a 50% increase on the last major event (up from 4 to 6 players). Again, there were a wide range of very poor excuses being submitted for not playing although Freddie Five Iron’s was certainly the most creative (damaged himself when using a power saw – See photos in main report). That said, the members that matter were there with an exclusive group of six stepping onto the 1st tee on a glorious day for golf. And again some excellent golf played creating a very competitive competition.

At the end of the day, it was Stavros the Greek (94,19,75) who just got there, winning by 1 stroke from 2nd placegetter The Bloke (90,14,76), with Markus Octavious (112,35,77) a further stroke behind in 3rd place. Of note was the fact there was only 3 strokes between the winner and last place, illustrating how close the results were across the field.

This meant Stavros the Greek took the major Bladder points (see - Year to date Bladder), and moved into 2nd place behind The Bloke on the club championship leader board (see YTD 2023 championship results).

The committee congratulates Stavros on a magnificent win and indeed all winners on the day. The committee reminds members to book early for the next major event of 2023, the Blessed are the Big Nose Cup, to be run on Good Friday in April. (See Full TM1 event report).

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Australian Master Open Kup (AMOK), January 2023

Date: 26/01/2023
Course: Yarra Bend, Fairfield, Victoria

TJ

Winner on nnomads GC handicap

‘TJ Starts the Year in Top Form’

So, the first nnomads Golf Club major event for 2023, was the ‘Australian Masters Open Kup’ run at The Growling Frog on Invasion Day. The turnout was absolutely atrocious with a huge range of very poor excuses being submitted for not contesting this year’s event. That said, the members that matter were there with an exclusive group of four stepping onto the 1st tee on a glorious day for golf. And some excellent golf played on the day creating a very competitive competition.

However, at the end of the day it was TJ (98,23,75) who was a standout, winning by 5 strokes from 2nd placegetter The Bloke (96,16,80), with Stavros the Greek and Freddie Five Iron well off the pace.

This meant TJ took the major Bladder points (see - Year to date Bladder), and moved into top spot on the club championship leader board (see YTD 2023 championship results).

The committee congratulates TJ on a sensational win and indeed all winners on the day. The committee reminds members to book early for the next major event of 2023, the first Triggered Major for the year to be run in March. (See full AMOK 2023 event report).

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