MILDURA
ON Tuesday, August 6, the women played a nine and 18-hole Monthly Medal Stableford event.
Kay Baker won the nine-hole event with 17 points from runner-up Marilyn Warn on 16 points.
Balls: (3) 17-16 points.
Ruth Rodi took out the 18-hole event with 38 points, a clear winner from runner-up Bev Matthews on 35 points.
Balls: (5) 38-33 points
NTPs: 1st Pete’s Pure – Jenny McCoy 232cm, 2nd Trentham Estate – Michelle Blair 320cm, 10th Trentham Estate – Bev Matthews 169cm, 12th Zilzie Wines – Jenny McCoy 322cm.
Last Wednesday the men played a stroke event for the TWW/Ransoms Monthly Mug.
Greg Rhodes took out A Grade with 68 net from runner-up John Williams on 70 net from third-placed Trevor Rogers with 71 net.
B Grade was taken out by Perry Hill on a countback with George Moraitis and Fred Stewart, all on 72 net
Balls: (20) 68-74 net on a countback.
NTPs: 1st Pete’s Pure – Ron Casey 140cm, 2nd Pig – Wayne Mayne 455cm, 10th Trentham Estate – Frank Cavallo 395cm, 12th Zilzie Wines – Greg Rhodes 150cm.
The TWW Eagles Nest (two balls) went off with George Poriazis having an eagle two on the par-four 6th hole.
The ladies’ 18-hole Stableford played on Friday was won by Dora Stewart on 32 points from runner-up Tracy Katis with 31 points.
Ball: (1) 32 points.
NTP: 2nd Trentham Estate – Tracy Katis.
Saturday was a medley Stableford event played in three grades.
Kane Brown won A Grade with 40 points from runner-up Adam Bell with 38 points from third-placed Peter Miatke on 37 points.
The B Grade winner was Sam Cross with 39 points from runner-up Keith Williamsn on a countback with Ben Callaghan, both on 35 points.
Nathan Walder took out C Grade on a countback with Samuel Longeri, both on 42 points from third-placed David Smith with 40 points.
Balls: (27) 42-33 points on a countback.
NTPs: 1st Pete’s Pure – Paul White 190cm, 2nd Pig – Cam Smith, 12th Zilzie Wines – Samuel Longeri 297cm, TWW Eagles Nest (two balls) – Josef Moisidis 3rd hole, the Ranfurly – Peter Briggs nine points.
RIVERSIDE
THE women’s nine-hole Stableford event played on Tuesday, August 5, was won by Lauris Hicks with 18 points in front of Verna Wakefield with 16 points on a countback from Adel Dal Corobbo.
Last Wednesday’s members and visitors Stableford was played in three grades with some super scores recorded in the B and C Grade competitions.
A countback decided the placings in A Grade with Damien Arney in the top spot, Jason Marks was runner-up and David Gardiner and Ash Robinson missed the cut.
Andrew Forbes had an excellent round, not only winning B Grade but also claimed the round of the week with 42 points from runner-up Jordan Appleby, only one shot behind on 41 points.
Another fantastic score of 41 points came from long time member Kevin Eastwood, who win C Grade from runner-up Matt Highdale with 40 points.
Balls: 35 points.
NTPs: Zilzie Wines 4th – Chris O’Brien 350cm, 7th – Damien Arney 298cm, 12th – Jacob Slimmon 188cm, Sunbeam Fruits 17th – Michael Holcroft 1100cm, Good Deal Tyres 18th – Peter George 95cm.
Jacob Slimmon had an eagle on the parfour 10th hole.
The ladies played a stroke event on Thursday and Janette Mason finished with (103/74) to take the win over Chitra Rankin (96/75).
Balls: 77 net.
NTPs: Zilzie Wines 4th – Janet Luke 390cm, Zilzie Wines 7th – Jen Leach 673cm, 12th – Adel Dal Corobbo 320cm, 18th – Wendy Dawson with a birdie.
Thursday was also the first round of the ladies’ optional day club championships and leaders after Thursday’s round were:
A Grade scratch: Chitra Rankin and Janet Luke, both on 96; handicap: Chitra Rankin 75 net from Janet Luke 78 net.
B Grade scratch: Janette Mason 103 from Tracy Lee 106; handicap: Janette Mason 74 net from Lyn Thompson 77 net.
Friday’s nine-hole medley Stableford saw Marty Scott take the win with a terrific score of 24 points from runner-up Reece Plummer close behind on 23 points.
The ladies’ daily stroke event on Saturday was won by Steph Baker (78/74) on a countback from Pat Riordan (97/74).
Balls: 78 net.
NTPs: Zilzie Wines 4th – Janette Mason 275cm, Zilzie Wines 7th – Sandy Briggs 960cm, 12th – Pat Riordan 207, 18th – Steph Baker with a birdie.
Leaders after the first round:
A Grade scratch: Steph Baker 78, Chitra Rankin and Janet Luke 96.
B Grade: Janette Mason 103, Tracy Lee 106.
A Grade handicap: Steph Baker and Pat Riordan both on 74 net.
B Grade handicap: Janette Mason 74 net, Lyn Thompson 77 net.
The men played Stableford on Saturday and Allan McMaster had 40 points to win A Grade, three points in front of runner-up Steve Wilmann on 37 points.
Paul Graham equaled the round of the week in B Grade, taking the honors with an outstanding 42 points.
Joe Lando picked up second place after a countback with Gary Swallow, both on 38 points.
NTPs: Zilzie Wines 4th – Grant Giddings 197cm, 7th – Paul Graham 320cm, 12th – Dominic Ghidinelli 100cm, Sunbeam Fruits 17th – Leigh Fuller 49cm, Good Deal Tyres 18th – Allan McMaster 100cm.
Sunday’s medley Stableford was played in two grades, with Brett Harvey taking home the A Grade win with 38 points.
Rocky Pipicella won a countback for second over Cayle Cucia, both on 36 points.
Ricky Hayes used his luck to pocket the win in B Grade after a countback with runner-up Ben Hunt, both on 37 points.
Balls: 33 points on a countback.
Rocky Pipicella had an eagle on the parfour 15th hole.
NTPs: Zilzie Wines 4th – Scott Connelly 195cm, 7th – Ryan Samaras 170cm, 12th – Fletcher Ryan 310cm and 18th – Clayton Clifford 450cm.
MERBEIN
LAST Wednesday’s Stableford winner was Greg Marshall with 40 points from runner-up Jim Piper on 34 points.
Balls: Ken Matulick 34 points and Doggie Watson 33 points.
Saturday was a stroke event and last round of the club championships.
Men’s A Grade scratch winner and club champion was Tim Rix 234; Men’s A Grade handicap winner was Michael Thomson 241/217.
Ladies’ scratch champion was Keryn Neindorf 277; ladies’ handicap winner was Jenny Jess 334/178.
Men’s B Grade scratch winner was John Thompson 250; Men’s B Grade handicap winner was Paul Mulder 254/215 Men’s C Grade scratch winner was Kevin Burke 288; Men’s C Grade handicap winner was Graeme Kelly 307/223.
Junior scratch champion was Sam Trinick 300; Junior handicap winner was Sam Trinick 300/228.
Overall scratch winner was Tim Rix 234 from runner-up Shane Trinick 238.
Overall handicap winner was Jenny Jess 334/178 from runner-up Paul Mulder 254/215.
Winner McDougall Cup best ladies’ handicap score was Jenny Jess 334/178.
Winner Martin Cup best men’s handicap score Paul Mulder 254/215.
A presentation was also made to president John Bell for his recent hole-in-one.
Daily stroke event results: Winner Keryn Neindorf 87/76 rom runner-up Carolyn McKenzie 114/66.
Balls: Nick Cavallo, Oscar Mannix and John Bell.
NTPs: 3rd Australian Vintage Wines– Paul Mulder, 8th Drummond Golf Sunraysia Golf Range – Oscar Mannix, 12th G&T Schnitzels – Terry Fitpatrick, 16th Merbein Lions Club – Frank Crouch.
We will be renovating our greens starting on September 1 and more volunteers would be appreciated.
COOMEALLA
THIS Wednesday is a medley Ambrose in twos; Friday is a nine-hole medley Stableford; Saturday is medley 4BBB Stableford and Sunday is an 18-hole medley Stableford.
Last Wednesday’s medley Stableford:
A Grade: Tim Vandenberg 38 points, runner-up Peter Duscher 38 points, third Andrew Rix 37 points.
B Grade: Gary Kerr 40 points, runner-up Greg Craig 40 points, third Craig Lovel 37 points.
Balls: (15) 40-34 points.
NTPs: 3rd Zilzie Wine – Donny Sproh 380cm, 7th McGuigan Wines – Michael White 220cm, 11th Walkers IGA – Craig Lovel 250cm, 18th Trentham Estate – Selfet Kuzu 240cm.
Friday’s nine-hole Stableford: Charlie Vandenberg 21 points, runner-up Gary Thomas 19 points.
Balls: (7) 18-17 points.
NTPs: 11th – Greg Rhodes 640cm, 18th – Tony Finn 340cm.
Saturday’s men’s Stableford:
A Grade: Glen Marr 39 points, runner-up Tony Finn 38 points, third Jim Clarke 36 points.
B Grade: Trevor Carroll 43 points, runnerup Stephen Smith 38 points, third Wayne McDonnell 38 points.
C Grade: Frank Boseley 41 points, runner-up Jeff Stewart 38 points, third Andrew Perry 36 points.
Balls: (19) 43-33 points.
NTPs: 3rd Zilzie Wine – Glen Marr 970cm, 7th McGuigan Wines – Michael Holcroft 237cm, 11th Walkers IGA – Mark Lee 775cm, 18th Trentham Estate – David Lewin 27cm.
Saturday’s women’s Stableford: Lee Bottomley 38 points, runner-up Erin Nunan 36 points, third Jodene Tuau 36 points.
Balls: (4) 38-36 points.
NTPs: 3rd Zilzie Wine – Jodene Tuau 30cm, 7th – Jodene Tuau 134cm, 11th Buronga Bake – Erin Nunan 100cm, 18th Trentham Estate – Lee Bottomley 71cm.
Sunday’s medley Stableford: Mark Luitjes 38 points, runner-up Michael Holcroft 37 points, third Josef Moisidis 37 points, fourth Max Marks 36 points.
Balls: (17) 38-33 points.
NTPs: 3rd – David Martin 1050cm, 7th – Mathew Tiley 170cm, 11th – Michael Holcroft 444cm, 18th – Thomas Clark-Tosic 242cm.
RED CLIFFS
LAST Wednesday’s Stableford event was won by Ryan Dowdy on a countback with 38 points from Michael Englefield.
Balls: Roger Walder, Allan Brown, Glen Riordan, Ken Evans and Neil Wilkie.
NTPs: 8th – S. Begg, 12th – R. Walder, 15th – M. Snadden.
The ladies played a 4BBB aggregate Stableford last Wednesday and Rose Barich and Joan Ryan teamed up to win with 74 points from runners-up Jill Gleeson and Isobel Westhead on 70 points.
Balls: Susan Poole and Sandra Marwood, Deb Dark and Chris Taylor, Lee Bottomley and Rita Chase.
NTPs: 3rd – C. James, 8th – M. Pengelly, 12th – S. Jones, 15th – L. Leach.
Sue Gathercole had 20 points to win Friday’s nine-hole competition.
Saturday’s event was the president’s 4BBBmedley Stableford.
Neville Birch and Bobbie Ramsay had 49 points to win from Graham Bailey and Allan Brown on a countback with 46 points.
Balls: Blair and Nicholas Hahnel, Ivan Bann and Nathan Riordan, Glen Walker and Josh Bailey, Deirdre Merlin and Chris Taylor, Rueban Shimack and Tim Bell, Ken Evans and Fay Ross, Affie Ganz and Shayne Dempsey, Roger Walder and Paul Dominelli, Chris Merlin and Brad Morgan.
NTPs: 3rd – D. Knight and M. Snadden, 8th – I. Doering and Lee Walmsley, 12th – S. Jones and M. Morrall, 15th – Rodney Hand and D. Dark, 17th – G. Walker, 18th – M. Forward.
VETERANS
DESPITE inclement weather during last week’s district vets event, 40 players still participated.
There are new members joining each month and there is plenty of great reasons to do so.
Veteran golf provides an opportunity for male and female golfers to participate in a physical activity but also to benefit mentally and from socialising with like-minded people.
A different course is played each month, so it gives golfers a chance to test their skills away from their own course.
Lunch is catered for at all events as well as the chance to enjoy a well earned drink at the 19th hole.
How do you become involved? Simply turn up to our next event, which is a single Stableford event at the Robinvale Golf Club on Monday, September 2, at 8.30am to register.
