2026: Indiv. Stableford (28.10.)

Venue:  Bonalba Golf & Spa

 

Today´s competition was Individual Stableford with 19 members and one guest.

 

There were no really outstanding results today, and the par 3´s were also difficult to reach.  The one player who stood out was Luc Verhaegen. He had the highest overall score and was the only one who had a nearest to the pin and to top it all, he putted in for a birdie. And all this on his birthday …

Well done birthday boy and congratulations! And thank you for treating us to a glass of bubbly to celebrate your birthday.  

 

Also, congratulation to all the other winners.

 

The summary of today’s competition was as follows:

Nearest the pin:

Hole 4            Luc Verhaegen

Hole 8            nobody

Hole 11          nobody

Hole 14          nobody

 

Luc putted in on hole 4 for a birdie.

 

Individual Stableford:

Division 1:

3^rd place with 35 points off 26 hcp – Pascale Leroux

2^nd place with 35 points off 20 hcp – Helmut Treiber, on lower handicap

Winner with 35 off 19 hcp – Michael Davison, also on lower handicap

 

Division 2:

3^rd place with 32 points off 40 hcp – Kate Hurley

2^nd place with 32 points off 26 hcp – Santi Hung, on lower handicap

Winner with 36 points off 33 hcp – Luc Verhaegen

 

 

 

2026: Captain v President Team Game (21.10.26)

Venue:  Bonalba Golf & Spa

 

This Wednesday we were divided into two teams, the President´s and the Captain´s teams.  We had six matches playing four ball better ball.

In addition, there were three of Luc Sienaerts´s guests playing Individual Stableford.

 

Luckily, for those who needed them, the buggies were back on the fairways, after a few days of heavy rain.  

 

Congratulations to the Captain´s team and to Jean-Claude for winning the Individual Stableford.

 

The summary of today’s competition is as follows

Nearest the pin:

Hole 4             Mark Knibbs

Hole 8             Francois Salardaine

Hole 11          nobody

Hole 14          Helmut Treiber

 

Team results:

Captain´s team 4 wins

President´s team 1 win

1 team all square

2026: Indiv. Stableford (15.10.)

Venue:  Bonalba Golf & Spa

 

We are now back reporting, after the summer break.

Today´s competition was Individual Stablefored, played in lovely golfing weather, i.e. nice temperatures and only a slight breeze.  We had an attendance of 24 members.

 

The back 9 has been reopened since the beginning of September and the course is looking very good.  There were some excellent results in both Divisions, although the par 3´s did not seem to be so approachable.  Out of the 4 par 3´s , only 2 were reached.

Congratulation to all the winners.

 

The summary of today’s competition was as follows:

Nearest the pin:

Hole 4            Alle van der Haag

Hole 8            nobody

Hole 11          nobody

Hole 14          Graham Sutton

 

There was no two today.

 

Individual Stableford:

Division 1:

3^rd place with 35 points off 18 hcp – Michael Davison

2^nd place with 36 points off 14 hcp – Derek Cruickshank

Winner with 39 off 16 hcp – Mark Knibbs

 

Division 2:

3^rd place with 34 points off 33 hcp – Luc Verhaegen

2^nd place with 39 points off 36 hcp – Doris Shearman-Earp

Winner with 39 points off 29 hcp – Celia Tuijnman, beating Doris on lower handicap.

Brian Hines RIP

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of our Ex-Captain Brian Hines.

He passed away on Thursday, 8 October 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne.

 

He was Captain twice and, for many years, was the main organiser of the Monday and Friday informal games.  His dedication to our Society and Bonalba Golf club was very much appreciated.  Unfortunately, his health deterioated in the last few months and he returned to Newcastle to be with his family.

 

Our thoughts are with his family and we send our deepest condolences to them.

 

RIP Brian xxx