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GREEN GETS FIRST PGA TOUR WIN
From PGATour.com
* It took five days and 74 holes, but Nathan Green beat a heavily favored Retief Goosen in a thrilling playoff at Glen Abbey.

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

*www.pgatour.com
PETTEIT TAKES TORONTO BOWL AND TORURRI CUP GOES TO TORONTO

Toronto claimed the Torurri Cup off Kurri Kurri last week at Cypress Lakes but the Coalfields club still hold a 5-3 lead in the overall head-to-head challenges.

The brainchild of Toronto professional Darren Green, who used to work for Kurri professional Lee "Rowdy" Newman, the Torurri Cup combines around 12 players from each club in fourball and individual events.

"It might be 5-3 but we're on the charge," Green said.

Eight-marker Terry Petteit asked professional Darren Green what was the event on at Toronto Country Club last Saturday.

Green pointed to the Toronto Bowl on the counter in the pro-shop and said: "This is, your name will be on that by the time you finish."

And sure enough it was.

Petteit went around in 75 to win the nett event with 67 and Waratah's Greg McMillan won the scratch event after shooting 73 as a record field of 227 played in the event.
O'REILLY REAPS BENEFIT OF ADDITIONAL PRACTICE
by Neil Goffet - www.theherald.com.au
WORKING HARD: Callan O'Reilly swings into action at Toronto Country Club yesterday.- Picture by Brock Perks TORONTO whiz kid Callan O'Reilly added the Autumn Record to his growing list of amateur titles after a convincing win at Newcastle Golf Club on Sunday.

The 18-year-old shot even-par 72 in the morning to lead the 36-hole scratch event by two strokes.

His 76 in the afternoon was the best second-round total.

O'Reilly beat Alex Edge from the Macquarie Links club by three shots after the Sydneysider had rounds of 74 and 77.

"Cal has been working really hard on his game, so it's good to see him getting some results for all the hard work," Toronto head professional Darren Green said. "He's been doing some work in the shop, and he's always here three and four hours before he starts so he can hit some balls around somewhere.

"His game is really starting to come good. If he keeps working as hard as he is now he should continue to get more results go his way."

O'Reilly defied his youth to perform the key role of No.1 player in a Toronto pennants team that included his father, Tim O'Reilly, this season.

Chasing their first Newcastle District Golf Association pennant since 1991, when Tim was a member of the team, Toronto made the final but lost to Waratah.

The 2007 NDGA junior champion of champions, and winner of last year's NDGA Schoolboys Championship, was one of the stars, losing one match in the entire series.

O'Reilly also followed in the footsteps of his father by winning the schoolboys title after Tim put his name on the trophy in 1979.

"I've been practising a lot lately because I finished school last year and I'm having a year off this year to concentrate on my golf," said O'Reilly, who is working part-time in the pro shop at Toronto.

"I'm out here every day, so I'm either hitting balls or doing some sort of practice almost every day now.

"I just want to play as much as I can this year and get as many good results as I can and hopefully get to play pennants in Sydney next year."

O'Reilly is coached by teaching professional Graeme Stockley at Belmont Golf Club. He started getting some putting tips off Stockley and now he is getting swing coaching as well.

"Graeme has helped me a lot, but there are also guys at Toronto, including my Dad, that have helped my golf," O'Reilly said.

"I'm just trying to work on my game as much as I can. I'm spending a bit less time on the practice range now I'm working in the shop, but I'm still here every day."

GEORGALIS SECURES WARATAH PENNANT OVER TORONTO
JOHN Georgalis's 1-up win over David Alexander gave Waratah back-to-back victories in the Newcastle District Golf Association division one pennant series at Newcastle Golf Club on Sunday.

Toronto were chasing their first pennant title since 1991 and fell behind 3-1 before their in-form club champion Josh Greenwood secured a convincing 4-and-3 win over Mick Browning.

That left two crucial matches still on the course.

Both were close but Georgalis pipped Alexander on the last to grab an unassailable 4-2 lead to get the party started.

The last match between No.1 players Mark Ellison (Waratah) and Callan O'Reilly (Toronto) was square after 18 holes.

Officials decided there was no need for play-off holes to decide the winner of the final match because Waratah had already been declared champions.

"The rules state that the reserve matches don't count in the final anyway, so there was no need for the last two players to have a play-off," NDGA secretary Paul Cortaville said.

"The rain was so heavy at one point we were thinking of calling it off, but the course dried really quickly and the greens were in excellent condition so we were able to keep going."

The first two matches finished at the 17th hole when Toronto's Craig Avery beat Grant Cooper 2 and 1 and Waratah's Terry Blomfield defeated Tim O'Reilly by the same score.

O'Reilly, the father of No.1 player Callan, was the only surviving member of Toronto's previous winning team of 18 years ago.

Toronto opened up a 3-1 advantage courtesy of Greg McMillan's 5-and-4 win over Mick Dundas and Andrew Haigh's 3-and-2 defeat of Robert Smythe

EASTER CHAMPION PUTS TEAM FIRST

* by Neil Goffet - www.theherald.com.au

JOSH Greenwood won the coveted Easter Cup last Friday at Waratah Golf Club, but he would happily swap his individual success for the team trophy on offer in Sunday's district pennant final.

Greenwood beat Toronto teammate Callan O'Reilly and Maitland's Eli Richardson by five shots to claim his first Easter Cup.

The 26-year-old shot an even-par 71 in the first round of the 36-hole Vardon event to trail playing partner O'Reilly by one shot, but he kicked away with a four-under-par 67 in the afternoon.
O'Reilly, who will also line up for Toronto in Sunday's pennant final against defending champions Waratah, had rounds of 70 and 73.

"I drew level with him on the second hole in the afternoon, and then I made birdies at 10 and 12, so that's sort of where I got him," Greenwood said. "It was good, but the boys are more looking forward to the final this Sunday.

"It's probably the biggest thing we've done as a team because we haven't won it since 1991, and I'm not sure if we've even made a final since then.

"We've only got Tim [Callan's father Tim O'Reilly] who is still in the side since the last time Toronto won it."

The pennant final will be played at the Newcastle club this Sunday, and it will continue an amazing return to golf for Greenwood who gave the game away for 18 months.

His stellar junior career included winning the Toronto club championship and the Newcastle district senior title when he was just 16.

He then won six consecutive club championship titles before giving the game away two years ago.

ON TARGET: Josh Greenwood is in fine form for Toronto's district pennant final against Waratah on Sunday.- Picture by Peter StoopON TARGET: Josh Greenwood is in fine form for Toronto's district pennant final against Waratah on Sunday.- Picture by Peter Stoop

"I got back into it about mid-December last year," Greenwood said.

"I just got a bit sick of it for a while, and then I felt like playing again."

His return was bad news for his fellow A-grade players at Toronto, and their worst fears were confirmed when he won this year's club championship by four strokes.

Greenwood beat head greenkeeper Mick Dundas and O'Reilly, who tied for second, to secure his seventh crown.

He never considered turning professional despite playing state and national tournaments as a junior and is happy to ply his trade as an amateur club golfer.

"No, I never really considered it to be honest," Greenwood said.

"I'm happy just to play around the amateur events."

*www.theherald.com.au

 
NEWSLETTER - FEBRUARY 2009

A newsletter from Mark Singleton - CEO of Toronto Workers & Country Clubs has advised of the progress of the Country Club.

The Board is looking at two architectural designs for a replacement clubhouse.

A proposal to change the membership structure with the aim of increasing mid-week numbers is included.

Click here to view the newsletter.
GREEN SHARES LEAD AT SONY OPEN

*An eagle on the final hole gave American veteran Tom Pernice a share of the lead with Toronto's Nathan Green at the midway point of the US PGA's Sony Open.

The 49-year-old Pernice finished with a 7-under 63 for a two-round total of 8-under 132, tying him with Green (66).

Green didn't have too much excitement except for the fifth hole, when it started raining strongly and he hooked his tee shot toward the hazard. It was one of the few times a player is happy to see a tree in the way, for it allowed him to escape with bogey.

That was the only glitch on an otherwise solid start to his season. And like so many other players, Green considered it a minor victory that he got to play at all considering the forecast.

*www.smh.com.au

 Nathan Green

"All the news that maybe we wouldn't play had a few of us pretty scared, and that it was meant to blow all day," Green said. "But you get patches out there where it was not really blowing at all. They have the tees forward on a lot of holes. So as long as you get your tee shot in the fairway, you still have a few fair opportunities to make birdie."
 TORONTO JUNIOR CLASSIC - 1 FEB 2009

The Toronto Junior Classic has been scheduled for Sunday 1st February 2009. All junior players are welcome with competitions including cadets, sub juniors, juniors and colts for both boys and girls.
The Toronto Junior Classic is a NSW Golf Association Junior Vardon event.

Contact Darren Green for entry and details.
Click here or on "About TCC" to find us and for phone numbers and other contact details.
 MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR 2009/10

2009/10 Membership fees are now due. Membership includes membership of Toronto Workers Club (except Sub Junior) and Golf Link. A new midweek (5 day) membership is now 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 - $423.00
Mid Week (5 day) includes Gold Link - $360.00
Juniors (18-21) - $95.00
Sub Junior (12-17) does not include TWC membership -  $51.00

Yearly membership subscriptions are due by 30 June 2009.
DYNAMIC DUNDAS DUO DRIVE TO DISTRICT TITLE

HUSBAND and wife team Mick and Alicia Dundas proved the perfect match on Sunday when they combined to win their first Newcastle District Golf Association mixed foursomes title.
The foursomes championship was played at Toronto Country Club, where Mick is the head greenkeeper and Alicia’s brother. Darren Green, is head professional.
Her other brother is US PGA Tour star Nathan Green, so there was plenty of good golfing pedigree in the husband-and-wife team. They shot 76 in the morning and 80 when the wind started to blow in the afternoon to beat Newcastle pair Nick Turner and Dierdre Brander by three shots.
“It was good fun.” Mick Dundas said. “We played together in the same event two years ago and finished second, and we had a big advantage because we were playing at our home course.
“We enjoyed it and we’ll probably make it a yearly outing now. I’d say we’ll be back next year to defend our title.’
Mick started playing golf as a youngster at Muree and Alicia played her junior golf with her brothers at Waratah.
Having joined Waratah to start his apprenticeship as a greenkeeper, Dundas then moved to The Oaks at Cessnock, where he worked for three years, and he has now been at Toronto for four years.
Alicia had drifted away from golf over the past five years after having sons Jacob, 4, and Ryan, 3, and daughter Emma, 1. “Alicia hasn’t played much golf for the last few years, so she really enjoyed the chance to get out there and have a game,” Mick said.

* The Herald - Newcastle - 23 Sep 2008 - Neil Goffet


Picture by Kitty Hill
 

 
Lake Macquarie VETS Classic - RESULTS

Toronto Country Club has once again delivered a successful Vets classic. Results posted

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O'REILLY ADDS NAME AGAIN TO SCHOOLBOYS TROPHY

*CALLAN O’Reilly followed in the footsteps of his father when he survived a three-way playoff to win the Newcastle District Golf Association Schoolboys Championship at Charlestown yesterday. Toronto Country Club member, Tim O’Reilly, was crowned schoolboys champion in 1979, and his 17-year-old son had to work overtime yesterday to put his name alongside his father’s on the trophy.

Callan, a student at St Paul’s High School at Booragul, was joined in the play-off by Clayton Bridges from Belmont High and Maitland High’s Andrew Maniott after rounds of two- over-par 74. It was a three-hole play-off taking in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd holes in an attempt to find a winner.
 
O’Reilly made par on the first two holes to lead by a shot over Mamott, who had a par and a bogey, while Bridges was out of contention after finding water on the second hole. Mamott had a birdie putt on the 3rd hole to apply the pressure to O’Reilly, but he missed it from two metres away. It would have made little difference because O’Reilly sealed the win in style by sinking his 1 .5m putt for birdie to win by two strokes.

O’Reilly is a member of the NDGA junior representative team and plays his golf at Toronto Country Club.

* The Herald - Newcastle - 7 Jul 2008
 

 
BRANXTON TAKES LADIES OPEN DAY ON COUNTBACK

140 players came together on a beautiful day with the course in superb condition to participate in the 2008 Toronto Ladies Open Day. 

Special mention must be made of Peg Hargreaves and her commitment to this event.  This year Peg has been joined by Rhonda Penfold of Stylish Abodes in sponsoring the winning trophies on the day.   Club Professional, Darren Green,  donated the second prize and the remaining six prizes must be put down to Peg’s entrepreneurial skills.  She cadged excellent donations from Gifts & Fragrances Toronto, Country Gifts Hamilton, Tyrell Wines, Fennell Bay Nursery, Nightingale Wines, and a floral display from Toronto Florist. 

The raffle of a beaded purse was hand made and donated by Beth Bunn.  NTP & Accurate drives were contributed to by an anonymous donation of $100. 

Congratulations to the winning team of Branxton on 90points, defeating Merewether on a countback.
 

ALEXANDER WINS SUDDEN DEATH PLAY-OFF

David Alexander has won his first Club Championship after defeating 2007 champion, Mick Dundas, in a four hole play-off. In a family affair, David's father Zac (Peter), was runner up in B Grade.

Final Results:
Club Champion - David Alexander
Runner Up - Mick Dundas
A Grade Nett Winner - Ken Ryan
Runner up - Brett Porter

B Grade Champion - P. Boules
Runner up - Peter Alexander
B Grade Nett Winner - A. Brown
Runner up - Brett Moore

C Grade Champion - J. J. Cooper
Runner up - B. Bradley
C Grade Nett Winner - J. Hiles
Runner up - P. O'Neil

Junior Champion - Callan O'Reilly
Runner up - Mitchell Kelleahear
 

 

HEIKONNEN OPENS WITH BLISTERING ROUND

TORONTO pennants player David Heikonnen has opened up a 4 shot lead in the first round of the 2008 Club Championships. Heikonnen's 4 under par 67 was the highlight of the day. Fellow pennant player David Alexander is in 2nd place after shooting par 71.
 

 
 
Edmonds continues his steady evolution

* TORONTO trainee Brett Edmonds has made a strong start to his professional golfing career and won his first trainee tournament at Waratah Golf Club last week.
Edmonds fired a stunning 69 to beat two Sydney trainees by a single shot, which was welcome relief for the 20-year-old, who had gone close several times during his short stint as a professional golfer.
Edmonds struggled to find form last year as an amateur but has turned that around since starting his traineeship under head professional Darren Green at Toronto.
Green, the older brother of US PGA Tour player Nathan Green, has been helping Edmonds with his game since he joined the club in 2003, and the youngster is starting to produce better results.
He joined the professional ranks at the start of the year and finished fourth in his first trainees tournament at Avondale.
He finished in a tie for 11th in his next event, at Wallacia in Penrith and then upstaged many of the top young golfers in Australia by finishing fourth at the prestigious Rich River Classic.
The Rich River event is played over four rounds, and Edmonds finished three under par, just two shots off the pace.
A second placing at Asquith Golf Club on February 25 signalled he was still hitting the ball well.
But he had to wait until the first event in Newcastle before securing his first victory.
The next event on the NSW trainee’s calendar is at Green Hill Golf Club on the Central Coast.

* Newcastle Morning Herald – 1 Apr 2008
 

 
 
 TORONTO WORKERS CLUB AMALGAMATION COMPLETE

TORONTO COUNTRY CLUB has completed it's amalgamation with Toronto Workers Club. All memberships of the Country have been transferred to the amalgamated club.

Darren Green's Pro shop has moved into larger temporary facilities. This has allowed Darren to hold a larger range of stock for for the golfer to examine.

With plans in place for the construction of a new clubhouse and perimeter fencing, all members are looking forward to a promising 2008.
 

 
GREEN FINISHES THIRD IN HONDA CLASSIC

Follow Nathan's progress on PGA Tour by clicking here!

 

A 4th round 3 under par 67 has seen Toronto's Nathan Green finish outright 3rd at the PGA Tour Honda Classic.

Nathan moves into 21st on the Fedex Cup standings and takes his 2008 earnings to $566,454.

Nathan is the younger brother of Club Professional Darren Green.

Click here to view Nathan's Scorecard

 
 TORONTO ACCOUNTS FOR SHORTLAND WATERS

Toronto Country Club Division 1 Pennants' side has followed up their first round defeat to Newcastle with a convincing win over Shortland Waters.

Individual Match Results:
Callan O'reilly won 19th
Mitchell Kellehear won 2-1
Dave Heikonen won 23rd
Dave Alexander won 2-1
Tim O'reilly lost 6-5
Jayson Pizzey won 5-4
Shane Atkins won 5-4
Craig Avery won 4-3
 
Final Result: Toronto 6 1/2 to Shortland Waters 1
 
 EDMONDS ON A ROLL

Toronto Trainee, Brett Edmonds, has followed up his 4th at Rich River to finish 2nd at Asquith with two impressive rounds of 66.

His sub par performance puts him in the top part of the Trainees results to date and all goes well for a great year.

Click here for information and results

 
 EDMONDS GOES LOW AT RICH RIVER

Toronto Trainee, Brett Edmonds, has recorded rounds of 70, 69, 75 and 71 for a three under par 285 to finish tied fourth in the 2008 Coca-Cola Rich River Trainee Classic. Brett picks up $924 for his best result to date.

Click here for  information and results

 
 EDMONDS IN SECOND PLACE AT RICH RIVER

Toronto Trainee, Brett Edmonds, has recorded rounds of 70 and 69 to be in second place at 5 under par after two rounds at the 2008 Coca-Cola Rich River Trainee Classic. Brett trails Kai D Mckay of Victoria by one shot going into the 3rd round.

Click here for  information, tee times and results

 
 KELLEHEAR TAKES OVERALL SECOND AT HARVEY NORMAN WEEK OF GOLF

Toronto Junior, Mitchell Kellehear, has finished 2nd in the overall nett for 17 year olds at the 2008 Harvey Norman Week of Golf held at various courses around Sydney. Mitchell's rounds included two 67's and a 69 in an impressive display.

Click here for results

 
 TORONTO COUNTRY CLUB VOTES UNANIMOUSLY FOR AMALGAMATION

Members voted unanimously to amalgamate Toronto Country Club with Toronto Workers Club at the Annual General Meeting held on Sunday 20th January at 9:00 AM. All memberships of the Country will be transferred to the amalgamated club. Ferrier Hodgson Chartered Accountants have been appointed liquidators of Toronto Country Club Limited.

With plans in place for the construction of a new clubhouse and perimeter fencing, all members are looking forward to a promising 2008.

The AGM also saw the retirement of long serving Secretary Manager Ian Whalley. Ian was recognised from the departing board for his tireless work over many years. He leaves the club in in a sound financially secure position which has held the club in great stead during the amalgamation.

 
 TORONTO COUNTRY CLUB FINAL VOTE FOR AMALGAMATION

All members are asked to attend the Toronto Country Club on Sunday 20th January at 9:00 AM for the final voting on the proposed amalgamation with Toronto Workers Club.

 
YEARLY MEMBERSHIPS

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.

 
 GARRY JOHNSON WINS MATCHPLAY KNOCKOUT

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.

 
 MATCHPLAY KNOCKOUT DOWN TO FINAL FOUR

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.

 
 COUNTDOWN TO PRO AM and  VETS CLASSIC

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.

 
 2007 MEN'S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

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.

 
 LADIES OPEN DAY RESCHEDULED

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.

 
 TORONTO COUNTRY CLUB VOTES UNANIMOUSLY FOR AMALGAMATION

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.

 
 MEN'S CLUB CHAMPION TO BE DECIDED IN PLAYOFF

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.

 
 NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 2007

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'S BRENT GARDE GOES INTO 3RD ROUND TIED FOR SIXTH

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 WINS IT'S SECOND SCHWEPPES ERIC APPERLY COUNTRY ELIMINATION FINAL

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 17th hole. Tuggerah Lakes then won the number three match where Toronto’s Josh Greenwood was beaten on the 18th hole after the Tuggerah Lakes player made a fantastic birdie from out of the trees. David Alexander from Toronto held on to the 18th 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 19th 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.
 ERIC APPERLY TEAM INTO COUNTRY ELIMINATION FINAL
Toronto Country Club's Schweppes Eric Apperly Shield team will contest the Country Elimination Finals at Richmond and Windsor Golf Clubs this weekend.

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.

 TORONTO COUNTRY CLUB FEATURED ON THE GOLF SHOW
Toronto Country Club hosted Fox Sports - Golf Show this week.

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
 COMING UP - TORONTO CUP and TORONTO JUNIOR CLASSIC
Toronto Country Club's annual Toronto Cup is set down for Saturday 18 November. With the course in its best ever condition it is sure to be an excellent test of golf.

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.

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 ERIC APPERLY TEAM START WITH A SLIGHT EDGE
Toronto Country Club's Eric Apperly Shield team have started the Newcastle District section of the NSW competition with a 2½ to 2½ result with Charlestown Golf Club. Toronto hold a slight edge as a result of Jacob Alexander's win at reserve.

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.

 
 

 

 FOLLOW NATHAN GREEN'S PROGRESS ON THE PGA TOUR
 

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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...

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 TORONTO LADIES' OPEN DAY 2006
 

 
The annual Toronto Country Club Ladies' Open Day has once again been a great success.

After a week of inclement weather the sun reappeared for the Friday competition. 131 Ladies participated in a Four Person Team 2 Scores to Count Format (try saying that after a couple of chardonnays).

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.


 
 

 		  
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