August 2023 Handiskins Results
HighLowlight of the Month August 2023
Whilst the four finalists at Burleigh Golf Club this month played out a cracking final, Handiskins would like to acknowledge the passing of one of the club's iconic characters Paul 'Hawko' Hawkins, who sadly passed away in March this year.
Hawko was a good friend of the Handiskins management team, having participated in the very first Handiskins pilot event in 2012 at Sydney's Balgowlah Golf Club, and who helped us get off the ground in the early days with his feedback, enthusiasm and humour.
Paul was diagnosed with an aggressive stomach Cancer in early 2023, but was determined to be part of the Burleigh event this year, having just missed out on the finals in 2022. Unfortunately Paul's health deteriorated rapidly and he lost his battle surrounded by an enormous army of friend's and family from around the world. Paul was not a member of Burleigh for long but made a huge impact on members and staff of the club, endearing him to all who played with him with his enthusiasm for horse racing, AFL, Rugby, Fishing, surfing and of course Golf.
We will miss you mate - we are all better people for having known such a legend on and off the course. Handiskins is also more committed than ever to support the Challenge Foundation that supports families with children battling Cancer - an insidious disease that impacts us all.
Other Handiskins highlights from around the clubs in August 2023:
Click on the comp below to see the club finalists and to see how all the action unfolded at each heartstopping final.
The Ladies Final played at Mandurah Country Club was a tight affair for our 4 finalists with Catherine Piggott just coming out on top winning $410 from Zoe Evans $390, Tammy Lodding $330 and Gillian Holland $70.- Glenn Rosewell was the highest money winner taking home half the prize pool with $600 at Coolangatta & Tweed Heads Golf Club
- Three men and one lady fought out the final at Burleigh Golf Club with Jeff Bloomfield having a good day out winning the title with $540
- Castle Hill Country Club low marker Paul Tassone knew when to stand back and let the other square a hole to then come in to the burgle the jackpot. Paul finished with a whopping $740 and a giant smile on his face
- At Macquarie Links International Golf Club more than half the prizemoney went to Kane McDonald winning a very tidy $652.50 in a deserved victory.
At The Links Shell Cove Nathan Whiteman who plays off +2 went back to scratch and the other 3 finalists went out 2 shota for the final. Johno Murphy used those extra shot to perfection winning $520 to take out the 9 edition of the club's handiskins Championships.- It might have been a cold day at Thurgoona Golf Club for the final but there was some hot golf played. Russell Franz timely win of the $400 jackpot hole enough to help him to a final winning tally of $500.
- Rosebud Country Club had good mix of handicaps for the four finalists which delivered a very close final. Andrew Bylart emerged victorious with $420.
- Mandurah Country Club Men's Final played saw the drama of two big jackpot holes being won by Rhys Minton - giving him big advantage to take the title with a massive payday of $880.
- The rain stayed away from Kiama Golf Club and there was some good golf played between our 4 finalists. Colin Kenning winning $220 just held off the fast finishing Darren O'Connell ($190).
Well done everyone. We hope to see you at the Handiskins National Championship at Palm Meadows Golf Course in 2024 on the Gold Coast.
All four finalists from each club received a Bridgestone Golf Cap and their winnings above in Club Vouchers.
National Championships Qualifications 2024
All four finalists have now also qualified for the national championship and are extended an invitation to contest Australia's best Amateur golf championship at the 2024 Handiskins National Championship at Palm Meadows Golf Course next May. Given the great spirit shown in this months club finals, we are sure all four finalists would be in with a chance to claim the silverware and be crowned Handiskins National Champion. The 2024 event will be held from Wednesday 1st May to Sunday 5th May 2024.
Non-qualifiers can still join the fun of the National Championships
For those who weren't lucky enough to qualify for the National Championships but want to join these finalists and other club-mates on the Gold Coast each year, take a look at the amazing packages that we have available for the Peter Lehmann Wines Golf Challenge - A social Stableford championship for those wishing to join the fun of Handiskins National Championship Week. Player Packages and non-playing partner packages are now open. Find out More about the Peter Lehmann Wines Golf Challenge here.
Don't forget the Yamaha Chipping Competition!
Don't forget that three players from each participating club also have the chance to clean up at the Handiskins National Championships Week. After taking out the the nearest the pin challenge in the first, third and fifth rounds of qualifying, don't be surprised if you see these qualifiers spending an extended amount of time around the club chipping greens in the coming months. All three players who took out the nearest the pin have scored an invitation to contest the Yamaha Chipping competition at the 2024 Handiskins Championship Week. The winner will return to their club as the owner of a brand new Yamaha Golf Cart - just like our lucky 2023 winner Peter Kirwin from Cowra Golf Club (watch below).
See you again in 2024
Thanks to all our recently completed Clubs for running terrific tournaments in 2023 - we can't wait to see you all again in 2024.
