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CALLAN O’Reilly’s best performance at a major amateur tournament on the weekend has his confidence sky high leading into the NSW Medal and Amateur Championships tomorrow.

The Toronto product finished equal third at the Lake Macquarie Amateur Championship on Sunday at Belmont after carding 67-69-70-72 for a 10-under 278.

The result left the 21-year-old five shots adrift of Caboolture winner Daniel Nisbet.

It was the best result from a Hunter golfer in the prestigious international event since 2009 when the now Newcastle professional Brendan Smith was a runner-up to Scott Arnold with 276.

 It was also O’Reilly’s lowest score over 72 holes.

‘‘It’s my best result in one of the big events so far, so I’m very happy,’’ O’Reilly said.

‘‘I was really good off the tee all week and it just made a big difference when you’re always in play giving yourself birdie chances.’’

Yesterday O’Reilly was scoping out the Mona Vale course in preparation for the NSW Medal and Amateur.

The Australian men’s ranking event features 72 holes of stroke play at Mona Vale and Long Reef before the top 32 battle it out in match play at Elanora Country Club.

After a difficult couple of months on the fairways, the third-place finish at Belmont has O’Reilly buoyant.

‘‘‘I was going to a few events like the Aussie Amateur, and if you don’t have a result on the board, you’re still doubting, but this weekend has gotten me back into the right frame of mind and showed me I could challenge with the top guys,’’ he said.

Going into the final round O’Reilly was five strokes behind the leader, German Marcel Schneider.

The right-hander made a flying start to his final round after he birdied the 10th and 11th holes and then his chip hit the flag stick on the 12th to just miss picking up another shot.

A stiff north-easterly breeze made conditions more difficult later in the day and he carded bogeys on the 13th and first for an even round of 72.

‘‘I just didn’t have the same luck on the weekend as I did in the first two days on the greens,’’ he said.

Next on the horizon for O’Reilly is the NSW Vardon event, Avondale Medal, from February 10 and then the 54-hole Riversdale Cup in Melbourne from February 16 where he hopes to complete quality finishes to build a case for NSW selection.
 

*http://www.theherald.com.au/news/local/sport/golf/

Toronto Junior Pennants gets under way this Sunday.

If you are a junior player who wants to learn more and test your skills against other players from around the region contact Darren at the Pro-Shop.

Toronto's 2010 Junior Pennant Team:

(back row): Lachlan Porter, Alex Beavan, John Turnball, Mitchell McIntosh, Zach Mason

(front row) Jake Duncan, Jye Forrester

TORONTO has has a long history of very successful teams and it's a great way to meet new friends and improve your golfing skills.
 

BY JOSH LEESON - Newcastle Herald

Toronto's winning Pennant Team:

(back row): Mick Dundas, David Alexander, Brian Carmichael, Shane Atkins, Brett Porter, Brian Williams

(front row) Tim O'Reilly, Craig Avery, Brent Garde, Callan O'Reilly, Josh Greenwood (Captain)

TORONTO captain Josh Greenwood said yesterday the road to breaking the club’s 20-year Newcastle district A-grade pennants drought began four years ago.
Toronto won the pennants final 5.5 to 2.5 at Newcastle on Sunday to claim their first title since 1991 and the second in their history.

Craig Avery, David Alexander, Callan O’Reilly, Mick Dundas and Brent Garde won their matches, while Greenwood’s match-up with Mark Ellison was squared.

The victory ended Waratah’s three-year reign in Newcastle pennants.

Four years ago Toronto stalwart Tim O’Reilly, a survivor of the 1991 final win, gathered a group of the club’s best talent together to play skins on a Tuesday afternoon.

Greenwood credited the regular team practice as the secret behind their success.

‘‘That put us in the right frame of mind to do what we did,’’ Greenwood said. ‘‘We were always around the top pennants sides, but we were just waiting for some guys to get a bit older and better.’’

Until Toronto’s 4.5 to 3.5 win in round two, Waratah had not lost a pennants match in three years.

Players like Waratah captain Mick Browning, Ellison, John Georgalis and Greg McMillan had made the club the benchmark in Newcastle golf.

‘‘It was good to win but to beat a side as good as they are made it all that more special,’’ Greenwood said.

Browning said after last year’s third pennants title that the biggest hurdle facing Waratah in striving for a fourth-straight championship would be motivation.

That analysis proved correct.

‘‘I certainly take my hat off to the Toronto boys in their keenness and they had a lot of support and people motivating them through,’’ Browning said.

‘‘That was a big factor because they wanted it more than us.
 

The draw for the 2011 Ladies Classic to be held on Sunday 13 March has been posted.

There are still spots available - contact Denise on 4959 1737 or Sue on 4959 5196

Check your tee-off times and contact the Tournament Director immediately if you find an issue that needs resolving.

Click here to view the 1st Tee Draw.

Click here to view the 10th Tee Draw.

The annual Lake Macquarie Vets Classic kicks off on  5 Sep 2011.

Entry form is now available

Click on the "Vets Classic" link to the left to go to the page.

Ladies and Members Programmes have been finalised for 2011-2012. Click the links below to download a copy.(requires Adobe Reader)

Download 2011-12 Member's Golf Program
Download 2011-12 Ladies Golf Program

Check the Calendar for any late changes throughout the year.

The draw for the 2010 Ladies Classic to be held on Sunday 24 October has been posted.

There are still spots available - contact Denise on 4959 1737 or Sue on 4959 5196

Check your tee-off times and contact the Tournament Director immediately if you find an issue that needs resolving.

Click here to view the 1st Tee Draw.

Click here to view the 10th Tee Draw.

The final draw for the 2010 Lake Macquarie Vets Classic has been posted.

The draw will no longer be subject to late changes - Check your tee-off times and contact the Tournament Director immediately if you find an issue that needs resolving.

Click here to view the draws.

Membership includes membership of Toronto Workers Club (except Sub Junior) and Golf Link. A midweek (5 day) membership is also available. With the course in it's best ever condition there is no better time to join. Come and play Toronto Country Club's challenging layout and enjoy the benefits of full membership.

Full Member (7 day) includes Golf Link - $450.00
Mid Week (5 day) includes Gold Link - $383.00
Juniors (18-21) - $101.00
Sub Junior (12-17) does not include TWC membership -  $55.00

OAKVILLE, Ontario (AP) -- Nathan Green won the RBC Canadian Open on Monday for his first PGA TOUR victory, beating Retief Goosen with a par on the second hole of a playoff in the rain-delayed tournament.

After Green missed a 12-foot birdie attempt on the par-4 17th, Goosen's 8-foot par try slid right, ending the first Monday finish in the national championship since 1988.

"It's a huge surprise to finally win," said Green, the 34-year-old former Canadian Tour player from Toronto -- Toronto, Australia, that is. "This is where I started my pro career. I love coming up here. The people are great."

In sunny conditions, Green completed a third-round 69 with an eagle on 18 and shot a 68 in the fourth round at saturated Glen Abbey. Goosen three-putted the 18th for par in his morning 67, then eagled the closing hole in the afternoon for a 69.

"It's been bizarre. A long week," Green said a few minutes before another round of hard rain pelted the roof in the media tent.

Goosen had a putt to win on No. 18 on the first extra hole, but missed a 6-foot birdie try after leaving his bunker shot above the hole. Green saved par after his second shot bounced off a cart path, landing near the scoring trailer above the green.

"I dodged a bullet," said Green, who also saved par on the 18th to force the playoff after hitting over the green and into the crowd.

Nathan is the brother of Toronto Country Club Professional, Darren

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Toronto Country Club is pleased to announce no increase in the Annual Golf fees for 2008. With the course in it's best ever condition there is no better time to join. Come and play Toronto Country Club's challenging layout and enjoy the benefits of full membership.

Men - $395.00
Ladies - $355.00
Juniors 18-21 - $82.50
Sub Junior 12-18 -  $45.50
Cadets <12 - $20.00
League - $7.00
Social - $2.50

Yearly membership subscriptions are due by 31 January 2008.

Congratulations to the 2007 Matchplay Knockout Champion, Garry Johnson, after a closely fought final win over Noel Weir inl. 64 players began the handicap event back in March and the final is scheduled to be played before the end of August.

The 2007 Matchplay knockout has reached the semi-final stage. In the top half of the draw, Luke Miller will play Garry Johnson, while junior Nathan Rogers will take on veteran Noel Weir in the other match. 64 players began the handicap event back in March and the final is scheduled to be played before the end of August.

The 2007 Toronto CC Pro Am gets underway on 16-17 August. 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM Shotgun starts. Click here for more information. Book in now!

The Lake Macquarie Vets Classic is less then a month and a half away. Get your entries in now. Click here for more information.

Mick Dundas is the 2007 Men's Club Champion after winning a 18 hole playoff over Brett Edmonds. Mal McCelland won the A Grade overall nett from Barry Lucas.

Callan O'Reilly won the Junior Championship from Mitchell Kellehear

In B Grade A. Rowe won the scratch from N. Power with N. Karras wining the nett from P. Kang.

P. Kelly won c Grade scratch from P.Kukdeekal while J. Turnbull was C Grade nett winner from R. Clement.

The Annual Ladies Open Day scheduled for 8 June 2007 has been washed out again. An alternative date is being organised and will be published on this site. Refunds will be given to any teams that cannot make the new dates. Contact Denise Flannery (02 4959 1737) for details.

In a packed Annual General Meeting of Toronto Country Club, the members voted unanimously in favour of amalgamation with Toronto Workers Club.

Toronto Secretary Manager, Ian Whaley and Toronto Workers Club CEO, Mark Singleton, addressed the members on the proposal, fielding questions from the floor.

While TCC is in a strong financial position, it is looking to the long term viability, especially building a new clubhouse and perimeter fencing and providing an extensive new Pro Shop. Toronto Workers Club see the amalgamation a part of their strong commitment to the Toronto community.

The next stage is for the members of Toronto Workers Club to vote on the proposal.

After the final round of the 2007 Men's Club Championships, Brett Edmonds and Mick Dundas will could not be separated.

Going into the final round Brett led by four shots with Jake Alexander. Brett shot a four over par 75 while Mick fired an even round 71. A disastrous 17th hole put Jake out of the running.

Callan O'Reilly won the Junior Championship from Mitchell Kellehear

The 18 hole playoff will be contested on Thursday 24 May 2007 at Toronto Country CLub.

The Annual General Meeting of Toronto Country Club will be held on Sunday the 20th May 2007,  beginning at 9:00AM on the club premises at Wangi Road.

All members are welcome.

Attend and have a say in the future of your club.

Toronto Country Club's Brent Garde heads into the weekend of the $20,000 Rich River Classic in 6th place on 3 over par. Brent Followed up a 3 over par 75 with two even rounds to be within 4 shots of second place Chris Turk on -4. Tournament leader, Darren Weatherall, sits on -8 to be in a comfortable position.

This is Brent's first four day tournament since taking up a traineeship at the start of 2007 with Toronto Professional, Darren Green.

Click here for the Rich River Classic Results.

Toronto Country Club will host the annual Toronto Pro Am on Wednesday 16 August and Thursday 17 August 2007.

The tournament is held in conjunction with the Australian PGA

Toronto Country Club has moved into the Quarter Finals of the Schweppes Eric Apperly Shield for the second time after winning the Country Elimination Finals held at Richmond Golf Club over the weekend. Toronto, the Newcastle District DGA winners, played Bathurst (Central Western DGA) and Tuggerah Lakes (Central Coast DGA). Tuggerah Lakes defeated Bathurst 4½ to ½ in the opening match of the weekend. Bathurst then backed up against Toronto in the afternoon match which Toronto won 4 to 1.

This set the scene for an exciting final on Sunday morning at Richmond. The number one match saw Brent Garde from Toronto account for his Tuggerah Lakes opponent 5 and 4. Tuggerah Lakes won the number two match where Toronto’s Callan O’Reilly went down 2 and 1 on the 17^th hole. Tuggerah Lakes then won the number three match where Toronto’s Josh Greenwood was beaten on the 18^th hole after the Tuggerah Lakes player made a fantastic birdie from out of the trees. David Alexander from Toronto held on to the 18^th for a narrow win while number five, Brett Edmonds finished the 18 holes tied with his Tuggerah Lakes opponent.  With the matches tied, Brett won the 19^th hole playoff to give Toronto the match, 3 to 2. Other players in the squad, Mitchell Kellehear, accounted for his Tuggerah Lakes opponent, while Luke Miller teamed up with Josh Greenwood for Toronto.

Toronto now moves to the New South Wales quarter finals, to be played on 7 January at Camden Lakeside Country Club. Toronto is seeded 3 and will play Mona Vale Golf Club for a place in the Semi Finals. Toronto previously won the Country Elimination title back in 2004. The Schweppes Eric Apperly Shield is the NSW Golf Association’s under 23 competition team matchplay competition.

Toronto's is represented by David Alexander, Jacob Alexander, Brett Edmonds, Brent Garde, Josh Greenwood, Mitchell Kellehear, Luke Miller and Callan O'Reilly.

NSW Golf Association
Schweppes Eric Apperly Shield - Country Elimination Finals
December 16-17 2006 at Windsor Golf Club and Richmond Golf Club.

Round 1 – Tuggerah Lakes def. Bathurst 4 ½ to ½.
Round 2 – Toronto def. Bathurst 4 to 1.
Round 3 – Toronto def. Tuggerah Lakes 3 to 2.

Schweppes Eric Apperly Shield Country Elimination Finals winner - Toronto Country Club.

In a round robin format Toronto will play Bathurst (Central Western DGA) on Saturday, 16 December at Windsor Golf Club beginning at 1:30PM. They will follow up with a second match against Central Coast DGA winners, Tuggerah Lakes, at 10:30AM on Sunday, 17 December at Richmond Golf Club.

The winner will proceed to the Quarter Finals of the Schweppes Eric Apperly Shield. Toronto's is represented by David Alexander, Jacob Alexander, Brett Edmonds, Brent Garde, Josh Greenwood, Mitchell Kellehear, Luke Miller and Callan O'Reilly.

Conducted annually, the Schweppes Eric Apperly Shield is a competition for teams of young male members of golf clubs affiliated with the New South Wales Golf Association. Each team comprises of six male amateur players who are under 24 years of age, at the commencement of the Competition.

Toronto has been very successful in this competition, winning the district and country section and making the quarter finals in 2004.

Show host, Brett Ogle, presented the show from various holes around the course as well as a feature interview with Toronto's own Nathan Green.

Pictured at left is Toronto's Nathan Green being interviewed by the Golf Show host, Brett Ogle, on the picturesque first hole at Toronto Country Club

The Toronto Junior Classic has been rescheduled to 18 February 2007. The Classic is a NSW Junior Vardon event proudly sponsored by Toronto R.S.L. Club. It is open to all Juniors and Colts under 24 years of age. The $15.00 entry fee ($10.00 Cadets) includes lunch.

Click here for contact details.

Conducted annually, the Eric Apperly Shield is a competition for teams of young male members of golf clubs affiliated with the New South Wales Golf Association. Each team comprises of six male amateur players who are under 24 years of age, at the commencement of the Competition.

In other results Brent Garde and Callan O'Reilly won their matches, Josh Greenwood tied and Brett Edmonds and David Alexander were defeated in very close matches.

Toronto will now meet Belmont Golf Club on 11 Nov at Charlestown to decide who will go through to the Country Divisional Finals.

Toronto has been very successful in this competition, winning the district and country section and making the quarter finals in 2004.

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Toronto's very own Nathan Green is having a fantastic first year on the PGA Tour.

Nathan is the younger brother of Club Professional Darren Green.

As well as setting some scorching rounds around the Toronto course, Nathan has also assisted Darren with many of the up and coming juniors. This included running a clinic for the juniors prior to him leaving for the PGA tour.

Visit Nathan's brand new website... www.greenygolf.com... register for a chance to win a set of golf clubs...

 Click here to track Nathan on The Golf Channel!
 

Major Sponsor, Peg Hargreaves Fashions – Beaumont Street Hamilton, along with other sponsors, provided a total of 36 prizes to more than a quarter of the field.

TCC Club Professional Darren Green, was on hand to present the prizes as well as providing his usual strong support with sponsorship of the event.

Overall winners were Toronto's own Eileen Reed and Lexie Budgen, teaming up with M Field and G Morrin of Charlestown.

As usual many of the ladies stayed after the golf to share stories and participate in a relaxing game of Tombola.