The sign up sheet for the Bill Medley Shield is currently on the VETS noticeboard & will shut on Friday the 6th of March.

Please ensure you have your name down.

Thank you

For further details please contact Gary Smith on 0412 563 121

 

Bill Medley Shield Round 1 Crescent Head

On a very wet drizzly morning last Friday, 10 intrepid golfers took on the elements at Crescent Head Golf Club.

The team acquitted themselves admirably in very testing conditions.

The team results for the day were as follows:

South West Rocks 246

Port Macquarie 228

Kew 228

Kempsey 220

Frederickton 220

Wauchope 211

Emerald Downs 208

Crescent Head 207

Our 7 best scores came from Neil Proctor 39 (2nd Overall), Tony Crome 37(1st in A Grade), Greg Kent, Garry Kemp, Alan Holt & Maurie Ferry all had 31 which was good enough to win a ball and Geoff Nash with 28.

NTPs were won by Neil Proctor and Greg Kent.

I believe all prizes will be available at Emerald Downs when we play the second round on Monday 16th March.

A sheet for players names will be at Emerald Downs is currently on the Vets Noticeboard. Please put your name down so we are able to take a large competitive team.

Cheers.

Some changes from Group 12 regarding Bill Medley Shield and Group 12 Championships for your planning:

MEN’S VETS NAMBUCCA HEADS ISLAND GOLF CLUB TRIP

The Men’s Vets next trip to Nambucca Heads will be on Monday the 9th March 2026       
Port Macquarie Golf course is closed on the 9th, 10th and 11th.

There will be a shot gun start at 8:30 AM. Participants will need to be at the Island Golf Club no later than 8:00am.

Lunch is included.

Excellent prizes to be won. Winners will have their member accounts credited.

If you wish to join in this fabulous day (more fun than a Sunday School picnic) place your name and required information on the nomination sheet attached to the Vets notice board, (next to the card scanners). IMPORTANT please note entries close on the 3rd March.

All inclusive (excluding cart hire) Cost is $40.

Payment to be made on the day by way of cash. Sorry no electronic facility available.

Please note: Should precipitation result in cancellation of this trip, a Notice of Cancellation will be sent via SMS, the notice will also be placed in the Vets Corner of the PMGC website. If it is raining or has been in the days leading up to the 9THplease check the Vets Corner before heading off to Nambucca Heads.

Meal Selections

Available meal choices are on the information sheet adjacent to the nomination sheet.

Place the NUMBER of your meal choice on the nomination sheet.

Carts

If a cart is required booking must be made direct with Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club   Pro Shop – phone 6569 4111. Please indicate on the nomination sheet if you are carting and the name of the person you are sharing the cart with.

Cancellation

If you have nominated but are no longer able to make it: up to the 3rd March simply remove your name on the nomination sheet.  After this date please send a text message to 0412 755 898.

On the day

Your $40 entry fee will be collected and Cards handed out by the committee, including advice of your starting hole.

Bill Medley Shield 2026 Crescent Head Tee Times Friday 13th February.

Mike Hynes & Greg Darcy          First Tee 7:30am.

Mal Blewitt & Kev Tipper            First Tee 7:37am.

Tony Crome & Geoff Nash         Fourth Tee 7:37am.  Own Cart.

Maurie Ferry & Alan Holt            First Tee 7:44am.

Greg Kent & Garry Kemp            First Tee 7:58am.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your tee time to register and pay your $35 for the day.

Balls will be distributed prior to the event.

Good luck to all involved play your best as you are all in our team.

See you there.

Bill Medley Shield 2026 Newsletter 2
29th January 2026

G’day Vets Members

The Bill Medley Shield kicks off the 2026 season on Friday 13th February at Crescent Head.
The following players will be representing PMGC in Round 1.

  • Mike Hynes
  • Greg Darcy
  • Maurie Ferry
  • Alan Holt
  • Greg Kent
  • Garry Kemp
  • Tony Crome
  • Geoff Nash
  • Mal Blewitt
  • Kevin Tipper

Reserves if required: Gary Smith & Neil Proctor

Hit off time to be advised – usually shotgun.

Cost is $35 which includes golf, lunch & a golf ball. Payable on the day.

30cm preferred lie on fairways applies to all BMS play.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your designated tee time & report to either Gary Smith or Garry Kemp to get your ball.

If there are any questions or last minute changes, please contact Gary Smith on 0412 563 121 or Garry Kemp on 0478 097 400.

Good luck – see you all there!

Round 2 will be at Emerald Downs on Monday 16th March – details to follow.

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Dear Members

Please be advised that tomorrow’s competition (Tuesday 20th) will be a Single Stableford.
The Monthly Medal will be played Tuesday 27th January due to current course conditions.

Thank you for your understanding.

Regards,

Paul Atkin
Vets Captain

Bill Medley Shield 2026                                                 Newsletter 1

                                                                                                                  15 January 2026

Gidday Vets Members,

The 2026 Bill medley Shield kicks off this year at the beautifully unique 6-hole Crescent Head Country Club. As we are only able to take ten players to the event, a team to represent our club has already been nominated.

A Brief History of the Bill Medley Shield

The Bill Medley Shield commenced in 1982 due to one bloke named Bill Medley, a member of Kew Country Club who over a few beers with mates decided it was a good time to foster relationships with other local clubs. Port Macquarie, Kempsey and Wauchope were the inaugural clubs invited.

Many believed the shield was named after that great baritone singer of his time, Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers, who were responsible for classics such as “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” and “I’ve Had the Time of my Life”. This is a FURPHY!

The Bill Medley Shield is a perpetual interclub golf trophy contested by veteran golfers aged over 55 in the NSW Mid‑North Coast region. The competition is conducted under the auspices of the NSW Veterans Golf Association and involves 8 clubs from Group 12.

The Shield is decided through a season‑long, points‑based format, with multiple rounds played at each participating Club throughout the year. Results from each round contribute to the overall standings, with the leading club awarded the Bill Medley Shield at season’s end.

The competition has a long and proud history and is regarded as one of the most coveted prizes among veteran golfers on the Mid‑North Coast. It is strongly associated with sportsmanship, competitive excellence, and regional camaraderie.

During its running PMGC struggled in the early years, having to wait until the period 2010 to 2020 to claim victory. In nine years under the tactical leadership of Maurie Ferry, PMGC brought home four shields. Throughout this period, we had an average participation rate of 30 players, contributing to our success.

As with most clubs and events in our region, interest waned through the early 2020’s with covid, floods, bushfires and more floods.

2026 is the right time for PMGC Vets members to make a concerted effort to put our Club back where it rightfully belongs, on the top as the premier club of our Group 12 region.    

Our Ladies’ and Men’s Pennants Teams continue to perform outstandingly for our Club with our Juniors consistently shining.

It is now the Vets’ opportunity to step forward and demonstrate to the Club and all its members that we are a successful, welcoming, and competitive team, proudly contributing to the strength of our wonderful Club.

Please Vets Members, get behind your Club and nominate to be part of our efforts to take back the Bill Medley Shield this year. All male Vets members are eligible.

Details of the Competition

 2026 Match Dates:
Friday 13 February – Crescent Head                                                                                                                                            Monday 16 March- Emerald Downs
Friday 17 April – Wauchope
Friday 2 May – Kew
Friday 31 July – Kempsey
Monday 24 August – Port Macquarie
Wednesday 16 September – Frederickton
Friday 30 October – South West Rocks

Cost: $35 per round (18 holes, lunch & golf ball)
Prizes: Cash prizes for Overall: 1st  $70, 2nd  $60 and 3rd $50. A, B & C Grade 1st $50, 2nd $40 and 3rd $30.
Start: Shotgun start approx. 8:30am (arrive by 8:00am)

The Vets Committee have made a formal application to the Clubs Board for funding to provide incentives for participation in the event. We will alert you to the outcome once the board has made its decision.

Regular newsletters will keep members up to date on upcoming rounds and the results from each of the eight matches.

Members interested in taking part are encouraged to register their interest with Gary Smith (0412 563 121) or Garry Kemp (0478 097 400) or via the entry form located on the Vets notice board.