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Silver Pennant Team

The Silver Salver team—Sue Weatherley, Leonie Shaw, Amanda Walkerden, Amanda Tucker, and Carol Whitehouse—arrived early at Killara to compete. The course was in excellent condition, with lightning-fast greens. We faced a strong Cromer side, and Leonie delivered a great win for the team. Unfortunately, the remaining matches didn’t go our way. We now have a two-week break before our next game at Pymble.

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Women’s Family Trophy

On Sunday, ten family teams took part in the second annual Women’s Family Trophy.

Mums teamed up with their kids in a fun and competitive round, all aiming to take home the coveted trophy.

Scores ranged from 37 up to an impressive winning score of 48. The suspense lasted until the final group came in before the winners could be crowned.

In the end, it was Leanne and Amie Maguire who came out on top with a smart and steady performance.

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A Green Jacket, A Grand Slam, and a Sweep for the Ages

Masters Round 4 Recap – Foundation Sweep Update

McIlroy conquers Augusta. Rose soars and stumbles. At Pennant Hills, the sweep finds its champion.

In a final round brimming with drama, redemption, heartbreak and historical triumph, Rory McIlroy fulfilled his destiny. After 14 years of near misses and emotional scars, the Northern Irishman finally claimed the one title that had eluded him—the Masters—and in doing so, completed the career Grand Slam.

But back home at HQ, the battle was equally fierce. The US Masters Foundation Sweep, where Members were randomly paired with two players each, came down to the wire—just like the real event. And, fittingly, it was McIlroy’s brilliance that decided not only the fate of golf’s most iconic prize, but also the sweep leaderboard.

Champion of Champions: Trent Brennan Rides Rory’s Redemption

For Trent Brennan, it all hinged on one name: Rory McIlroy. Quiet through the early rounds, Rory exploded in the final 36 holes and then—with Augusta on edge—held his nerve in a sudden-death playoff against Justin Rose. That birdie putt on the first extra hole didn’t just seal his legacy—it also sealed Trent’s sweep victory. There was no luck here. Just a perfectly drawn pick and a player who delivered when it mattered most. For Trent, it’s sweep glory. For Rory, it’s a career defined.

Agony in Augusta: Gorby Roberts and the Rose That Nearly Bloomed

Gorby Roberts had the sweep in his grasp. His draw, Justin Rose, looked out of the race after a Saturday 75. But then—like only true champions do—Rose roared back, carding six birdies in his final eight holes on Sunday to force a playoff. It was Rose at his resilient best. Yet, as has happened before (2017, Sergio Garcia), Augusta’s greens were unforgiving. Gorby, stoic as ever, applauded Rory’s moment—but must surely feel the sting of being a single putt away from sweep immortality.

Pat Reed Powers Chris Fox to the Podium

Chris Fox quietly maneuvered up the sweep standings thanks to the unlikely resurgence of Patrick Reed. Often polarising, always dangerous, Reed carded a gritty -9 total to clinch third place and, fittingly, placed Chris on the podium in the sweep. With Scottie Scheffler finishing -8, Chris may have had the best combo overall, but the sweep rules favour the best individual performer. Still, a class effort—and a finish to be proud of.

Where Fortunes Swung: Big Moves & Bigger Misses

• David Sefton, once leading thanks to Bryson DeChambeau’s power game, was left frustrated. Bryson faltered late to finish -7, tied fifth. A solid showing—but no match for Rory’s flair.

• Ross Jackson’s top entry with Corey Conners (-5) was overtaken in the final round shuffle. Steady, but outgunned.

• Jonathan Frost celebrated the performance of Jason Day who flew the flag high for Australia with a composed and resilient performance. Finishing at -5, Day was the top Aussie in the field, showcasing the poise and experience that once saw him reach World No. 1. For Jonathan, it was a quietly satisfying result. Though not enough to claim sweep glory, Jason’s steady hand ensured Jonathan stayed in the upper mix throughout the tournament. As the only Australian inside the top 10, Day once again proved why he remains a national favourite—and a reliable sweep companion.

• Peter McMillan’s Shane Lowry fell apart on Sunday, tumbling to +4. A brutal ending for a promising sweep run.

• Michael Gilbert’s dark horse Matt McCarty, after riding high at -5, dropped to -3. Respectable, but not podium-worthy.

A Gold Medal in Losing: Paul Watts’ Refund Win

And then there’s Paul Watts—the sweep’s first winner. Thanks to Nick Dunlap’s infamous +17 and a last-place finish, Paul received a full refund under the sweep’s “wooden spoon” rule. Call it what you want: lucky, tragic, poetic. Paul calls it money back in the pocket, and probably enjoyed a far less stressful Sunday than most.

Silver Linings for the Tail-Enders

While finishing last might not earn a trophy, it does come with a modest reward in the Pennant Hills sweep. This year, Michael Rowan and Glen Peterson each pocket $50 after their players—Stephan Jäger and Tom Kim—tied for last among those who made the cut at +9. Despite their struggles around Augusta, these players brought a small slice of joy to their sweep partners. For Michael and Glen, it wasn’t the leaderboard climb they hoped for—but as the saying goes, every finish counts when there’s a little cash on the line.

Rory’s Redemption – A Moment Etched in History

Beyond the sweep, this Masters will be remembered for Rory McIlroy’s tears on the 18th green. After blowing a four-shot lead back in 2011, he’d waited 14 long years for this moment. As he dropped to his knees after his winning putt, McIlroy wasn’t just celebrating a title. He was releasing a decade of heartbreak, expectation, and relentless pursuit. The sixth man—and first European—to complete the Grand Slam, Rory now joins legends like Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Gene Sarazen, and Gary Player.

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Bridge Results 11.04.2025

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Bronze 2

The Bronze II team, Judy Trickett, Sue Stevenson, Marcia Suviste, Sally Gooley and Isabel Illingworth played their last pennant match at Bayview, and unfortunately lost to Ryde-Parramatta 4/1.

Each week we fielded a different team, this didn’t stop the team from bonding and showing great sportsmanship.  The team over the season was Rosie Artlett, Jackie Barratt, Sally Gooley, Isabel Illingworth, Margaret Maclean, Annie McDonald, Janine Miller, Marcia Suviste, Sue Stevenson,  Lee Thomas and Judy Trickett.  The team survived playing on golf courses that have a lot more ‘water hazards’ than what we are used to, lightening fast greens with swales, wavy edge bunkers and for a few matches arriving at the course in the dark to be the first team teeing off.

Thank you to Rachel Bailey for the pre season training session, Tina Skoudas (Ladies Captain) for the support and encouragement, and Rosie Artlett (Team Manager) for organising the team.  

Lastly, thank you to the team ,even though we did not win a match, we looked winners in our stylish Pennant shirts.

Sally Gooley 

Field Captain

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