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23 October 2026
Happenings around the Club

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We'd love to feature your moments in our upcoming editions. Please send to newsletter@kbgc.com.au any photos and stories you'd like to share with readers.

In this edition you will find:

  • Important Dates
  • Men's Club Championship Conditions of Entry
  • Board Nominations - Close 9th November 2026
  • Vermey's (Proud Sponsor)
  • Hacker of the Year Function
  • HWLE Lawyers (New Sponsor)
  • Lucky Disk Draw Winners - 14th October 2026
  • Vanidol's Mixed Foursomes
  • Note for Smokers
  • Better Performance Car Care (Proud Sponsor)
  • Bird Watching - 14th and 15th Holes
  • Glendon Insurance (Proud Sponsor)
  • Hail at the 18th Green

Important Dates

  • 7 November - Club Championships begin
  • Now to 9 November - Nominations open for Board vacancies
  • Tuesday 24 November - Annual General Meeting, 7pm
  • 28 November - Final round Club Championships

Men's Club Championship Conditions of Entry

Board Nominations - Shaping the Future of the Club

The clubhouse and Boag's Spike Bar seen across the green, with a flag in the foreground

Nominations are now open for several Board positions becoming vacant after completing their two-year term. Serving on the Board is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of the Club, represent the interests of fellow members, and help guide future priorities and decisions.

If you have skills, experience, or simply a passion for seeing the Club thrive, we encourage you to consider nominating. Fresh perspectives and diverse backgrounds strengthen our Board and our Club.

Positions becoming vacant are listed below. If you'd like further information about the roles and nomination process, please contact the Operations Manager.

Nominations close 9 November for:

  • Club Captain
  • Vice-captain (male)
  • Treasurer
  • 2 general Director positions

A vote will be conducted among eligible members in the week prior to the AGM if there is more than one candidate for any vacant position.

Nomination form

Vermey's - Proud Sponsor

Vermey's Quality Meats, 180 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, phone 6223 6378, vermeys.com.au: a local family business serving the community for over 60 years. Pictured, Marcus Vermey.

Hacker of the Year Function

Happy Hackers logo: a golfer's silhouette at the top of the swing beside the club roundel

A reminder to all Hacker members that our Hacker of the Year Function will be held on 25 November. We know there are a small number of members that Ian has not been able to reach by email, and we would love to see as many Hackers attend as possible.

For full details about the event, please contact Ian Johnson (the office can put you in touch), and he will be happy to provide all the information you need.

We look forward to seeing you at the function!

HWLE Lawyers - New Sponsor

HWLE Lawyers: We can't fix your slice. But we can help with legal solutions. hwle.com.au

Lucky Disk Draw Winners - 14 October 2026

Lucky Disk prize winners drawn 14/10/2026. 1st prize, disk 58: J. Otlowski, R. Abbott, S. Saunders, L. Stephens. 2nd prize, disk 9: T. Bomford, T. Rumney, D. Lovell, A. Kanthety. 3rd prize, disk 48: M. Glover, C. Meades, J. Struthers, D. Pretyman.

Mixed Foursomes Results

Vanidol's Asian Cuisine, 361a Macquarie Street South Hobart, 03 6224 5986, www.vanidolsouth.com. Open Tuesday to Saturday, lunch 11am to 2pm and dinner 5pm till late.

On Sunday 11 October, 16 pairs contested the Mixed Foursomes Championships. Congratulations to Robin Smithies and Harry Smith who took out the Championship after a 3 hole playoff with Toni Brown and Matt Glover, in front of an entertained gallery.

Thanks again to Vanidol's for generously sponsoring this event.

Smokers Note

A black divot sand bucket on the grass with a hole melted through its side

This sand bucket came off second best against a discarded cigarette, and was then left under the sand bucket trolley for someone else to deal with. Disappointing!

Please remember that State legislation prohibits smoking and vaping within 20 metres of tees, fairways and greens during organised competitions.

Better Performance Car Care - Proud Sponsor

Better Performance Car Care logo

Bird Watching - 14th and 15th Holes

An oyster catcher and its chick on the fairway grass

Members would have seen our perennial Oyster Catchers, around the 13th and 14th holes, have raised a rare chick this year please keep an eye out when driving your cart off fairway.

It's only the second successful hatching in past 5 years well done Oyster Catchers

Courtesy of Pat Mineely

Glendon Insurance - Proud Sponsor

Glendon Insurance Brokers, specialising in all types of business, trades and domestic insurance. 44 Channel Highway, Kingston. 03 6229 4344, admin@glendonbrokers.com.au

Hail on the 18th

What an experience on Saturday 26 September 2026.

Two golfers on the 18th green in falling hail, the green white with hailstones, one puttingThe two golfers shaking hands on the hail-covered 18th green

Good sportsmanship abounds even in the worst weather.

Courtesy of Mal Penglase