MERBEIN
WEDNESDAY, August 17 was a Par event: Winner: Howie McGaffin -3 (countback); runner-up: Graeme Kerr -3.
Balls: Graeme Kelly -3 (countback).
Saturday, August 20: Round 2 Club Championships day competition:
Winner: Fraiz Mulder: 70 nett (countback); runner-up: Glen Wallace 70 nett.
Balls: Greg Marshall 72 nett, Matt Dean 72 nett, Ant Lee: 73 nett.
NTPs: 3rd Australian Vintage Merbein – Graeme Dunne 235cm; 3rd “Pigeon” dollars – Graeme Dunne 235cm; 8th Drummond Golf Mildura / Sunraysia Golf Driving Range – Peter McGaffin 785cm;
12th Club Voucher – Shane Trinick 620cm; 16th Merbein Lions Club – Glen Wallace 510cm; 16th Merbein Lions Club “Weekly” – Roger Walder 410cm.
Meat raffle: Gavin Shields.
Congratulations to Matt Dean who had back to back eagles on the same hole 17th in consecutive weeks, well done Matt.
Big thank you to Mick Thomson for helping with the barbecue all day Saturday as well as last week and will again next Saturday. Also another huge thank you to the wonderful Bev for manning the bar and assisting with the barbecue.
Sunday, August 21: Round 3 Club Championships day competition :
Winner: Campbell Dunne 54 nett; runner-up: Graeme Dunne 69 nett.
Balls: Ethan Gray: 70 nett, Matt Dean 71 nett, Steve Russell 73 nett.
NTPs: 3rd Australian Vintage Merbein – Roger Walder 360cm; 3rd “Pigeon” dollars – not played; 12th Club Voucher – Campbell Dunne 425cm; 16th – Merbein Lions Club – Paul Mulder 552cm.
Club Championships – Leaders after Round 3:
A Grade Champion Scratch: Ant Lee by three shots over Matt Dean.
A Grade Champion Handicap: Ant Lee and Matt Dean (tied).
B Grade Champion Scratch: Ken Matulick by five shots over Paul Mulder.
B Grade Champion Handicap: Ken Matulick by two shots over Paul Mulder and Jimmy Piper (tied).
C Grade Champion Scratch: Graeme Dunne by 27 shots over Melinda Binding.
C Grade Champion Handicap: Graeme Dunne by 19 shots over Steve Russell.
Martin Cup Trophy (current leaders): Graeme Dunne with 215 nett from Ant Lee and Matt Dean both on 217 nett.
Coming events:
Today is a Stableford event.
Saturday, August 27: Final Round of Club Championships – please note the seeded groups must be ready to tee off at the designated times, if you are not in a seeded group please arrange to be teed off prior to 12.15pm.
Seeded groups of the first tee at 12.15pm are:
C Grade: First off the tee – Graeme Dunne followed by Melinda Binding, Robert Redman and Mark Holding.
Tee off at 12.22pm:
B Grade: First off the tee – Ken Matulick followed by Paul Mulder, Jimmy Piper and Ryan Teasdale.
Tee off at 12.29:
A Grade: First off the tee – Ant Lee followed by Matt Dean, Glen Wallace and Shane Trinick
We will again have a free barbecue so please hang around to see the final group come in, we will try and have presentations at the new clubrooms.
RIVERSIDE
RESULTS for week commencing August 15:
A sad loss for Riverside with a long time member Dawn Casey passing away. Dawn will be remembered for her kind and caring ways. Our thoughts go out to her ramily.
Monday’s Stableford was won by David Lloyd on 37 points after a countback with John Fraser.
Balls: (6) 32 points on a countback. David Lloyd also won the NTP on the 7th (300cm).
After nine holes in the ladies Par on Tuesday, Lauris Hicks was the winner on +2.
Balls: (2) -1. The only NTP was won by Meg Hamence on the Sunbeam Fruits 12th (249cm).
Tracy Lee grabbed the 18 hole competition with +1.
NTPs: 7th – June Hensgen (1150cm) and 18th – Tracy Lee (114cm).
Wednesday’s daily competition was Stroke and was played in two grades.
Anthony Harmes took out A Grade on a great (85/71) over Wayne Innes (86/73) on a countback from Dean Vance and Chris O’Brien.
George Riordan finished with (93/73) to be the B Grade winner from John Fraser on (93/74).
Balls: (11) 75 nett on a countback.
NTPs: Zilzie Wines 4th – Laurie Riordan (1040cm); 7th – Graham Southwell (1050cm); 12th – Mick Innes (265cm); Good Deal Tyres 18th – Frank Taperell (290cm).
Thursday was Stableford for the ladies and it was a winning day for Rose Gilardi after her lovely 38 points. Maree Irvin just snuck in for runner-up with a nice 37 points after a countback left Marg McIntyre in third place.
Balls: (6) 35 on a countback.
NTPs: Zilzie Wines 4th – Heather Klemm (1080cm); 7th – Kath Ridley (40cm); Red Rooster 12th – Chitra Rankin (130cm); 18th – Marie Hudak (a birdie).
The nine hole medley Stableford on Friday was determined by a countback with Gavin Minter coming out on top and Trevor Williams runner-up, both on 20 points .
Balls: (13) 17 points.
It was the final round of the Ladies Silver Tray on Saturday which was played in Scratch and Handicap.
Lisa Garioch collected the Scratch: (89/88=177), from runner-up, Sandy Briggs (97/96=193) after a countback with Chitra Rankin (96/97=193).
Wendy Dawson was the handicap winner (77/74=151) from runner-up Sandy Briggs (77/76=153) after a countback against Chitra Rankin (76/77=153).
The daily competition was won by Lorraine Palmer (93/72) over Wendy Dawson (96/74).
Balls: (3) 76 nett on a countback.
NTPs: Zilzie Wines 4th – Sandy Briggs (1300cm); 7th – Tracey Bryan (93cm); Red Rooster 12th – Chitra Rankin (54cm); 18th – Wendy Dawson (148cm).
It was Monthly Medal for the men on Saturday in three grades.
Brendan Rowse had a mighty score of (68/69) to be rewarded with the A Grade Medal over Craig Jervies (77/71) on a countback from Ash Robinson (82/71).
B Grade medal went to Timothy Earl on (83/69) in front of Reece Godfrey (85/70) after a countback against Seb Raiti (90/70).
The best nett score of the day went to the winner of the C Grade medal, Ricky Hayes, with an outstanding (91/68) from Maurie Munro on an excellent (99/69).
Balls: (24) 73 nett.
NTPs: Zilzie Wines 4th – Michael Holcroft (850cm); 7th – Mark Woodhouse (248cm); Red Rooster 12th – Darren Gray (495cm); Sunbeam Fruits 17th – Brad Steer (72cm); Good Deal Tyres 18th – Craig Jervies (190cm).
After the second round of the men’s Club Championships the leaders in each grade are:
Scratch: A Grade – leader Ash Whitehouse (73/72=145) from Brendan Rowse (81/68=149) and Brad Steer (74/76=150).
B Grade – leader Andrew Graham (81/84=165) from Paul Wilkinson (81/85=166), Brad Winslow (84/84=168) and Rob Garioch (82/86=168). C Grade – leader Dallas Kalms (86/89=175), from Ray Cottle (90/92=182) and Darren Knight (92/92=184).
D Grade – leader Roger Carter (97/97=194) from Gary Van Steenis (102/96=198), Maurie Munro (101/99=200) and Shane Maddren (97/103=200).
Handicap: A Grade – Brad Steer (72/74=146) from Ash Whitehouse (74/73=147), Larry Cavallaro (73/75=148) and Mark Woodhouse (71/77=148).
B Grade – leaders Brad Winslow (71/71=142) from Reece Godfrey (73/70=143) and Andrew Graham (70/73=143).
C Grade – leaders Dallas Kalms (67/70=137) from Ricky Hayes (74/68=142), Darren Knight (71/71=142) and Ray Cottle (70/72=142).
D Grade – Maurie Munro (72/70=142) from Shane Maddren (69/75=144) and Neville Cooke (74/71=145).
Sunday’s medley Stableford was played in two grades with the A Grade going to Ben Bamborough on 36 points from Mick Innes with 35 points after a four way countback against Wayne Innes, Noel Thomas and Reece Farr.
Tony Johns had a great round of 38 points to win B Grade over Anthony Morris on 34 points.
NTPs: Zilie Wines 4th – Andrew Thomas (269cm); 12th – Andrew Graham (1310cm); Good Deal Tyres 18th – Roland Tankard (316cm).
COOMEALLA
Coming events: Today is a medley 4BBB Stableford; Friday is President’s Port 12-hole medley Stableford; Saturday is President verses Captain men and women’s Stableford; Sunday is medley Stableford.
Results for Wednesday’s men’s Stableford on August 17:
A Grade: Winner: Ilker Deli 38 points; runner-up: Ray Lyons 37 points; 3rd: Aaron Duck 37 points.
B Grade: Winner: Greg Butcher 36 points; runner-up: Marc Dilena 36 points; 3rd: Neil Saunders 36 points.
Balls: (17) 33 to 38 points.
NTPs: 3rd – Barry Waters 430cm; 7th – Phillip Matotek 258cm; 11th – Greg Butcher 262cm; 18th – Justin McPhee 113cm.
Women’s Stableford, August 17:
Winner: Sandy Waters 38 points; runner-up: Janice Walker: 35 points; 3rd: Nia Whittle 33 points.
Balls: (4) 33 to 38 points.
NTPs: 3rd: Sue Laird 0cm; 7th – Marg McIntyre 5cm; 11th – Sandy Waters 5cm; 18th – Nia Whittle 0cm.
Friday, August 19: Medley 9 hole Stableford:
Winner: Trevor Carroll 18 points; runner-up: Doug Alvey 18 points.
Balls: (8) 16 to 18 points.
NTPs: 11th – Greg Rhodes 388cm; 18th – Ray Lyons 449cm.
Saturday, August 20: Men’s Stableford:
A Grade: Winner: Aaron Duck 39 points; runner-up: Trevor Carroll 38 points; 3rd: Stan Prymke 37 points.
B Grade: Winner: Ian Petrac 38 points; runner-up: Dylan Burnett: 38 points; 3rd: John Blake 38 points.
Balls: (22) 33 to 39 points.
NTPs: 7th – Jai Hudson 219cm; 11th – Greg Rhodes:148cm; 18th – Aaron Blake 110cm.
Women’s Stableford: Winner: Jackie Horkings 36 points; runner-up: Sandy Waters 35 points; 3rd: Sue Laird 34 points.
Balls: (4) 33 to 36 points.
NTPs: 3rd – Sue Laird 65cm; 7th – Nia Whittle 326cm; 11th – Jackie Horkings 35cm; 18th – Heidi Schultz 11cm.
Sunday, August 21 was a medley Stableford: Winner: Mark Cleary 38 points; runner-up: David Britton 38 points; 3rd: Kerry Gray 37 points; 4th: Catherine Lanigan 36 points.
Balls: (14) 34 to 38 points.
NTPs: 3rd – Glen Johnson 190cm; 7th – Doug Rowsell 310cm; 11th – Greg Rhodes 351cm; 18th – Brendan Dean 90cm.
WENTWORTH
Thursday, August 11: It was a big day out for Wayne Astbury winning his first competition with 34 points from runner-up Garry Bourke, showing some of his old style with 32 points.
Ball winner was Annette Green also 32 points.
NTP: Howard Hankinson with 900cm on the 17th.
Mr Risky went to Bill Slee with just 30 points.
Thursday, August 18 was a Stableford event:
Steve Plewinski, returning from a big holiday, was the winner with 39 points from runner-up Howard Hankinson with 37 points.
Ball winner was John Stephens with 34 points.
NTP: Annette Green with 900cm on the 17th.
Mr Risky went to Col Stewart with 27 points.
Sunday, August 21 was a Stroke event:
Annette Green produced 74 nett to take the honours on a countback from Bill Murray also with 74 nett.
Ball winner was Col Stewart on 77 nett.
NTP: Bill Slee with 280cm on the 17th.
Mr Risky went to Garry Bourke on a disappointing 89 nett.
The club AGM will be held on September 5.
VETERANS
THE next district veteran golfers event will see members travelling the down the Sturt Highway to Robinvale on Monday August 5 for a single Stableford event. The club never seems to fail to make visitors and members feel welcomed. So it’s well worth the trip to enjoy a popular day of golf with the course in excellent condition.
One recent change is the club’s decision to replace the sand traps.They have been allowed to grow over and are now designated GUR. Players can leave their sand irons in their bags.
A bright and early start will be needed. The starting time, is as usual, with registrations commencing at 8.30am with the shotgun start at 9.30am. There are carts available for hire for those who require one but it’s advisable that you contact the club prior to the day and walkers will be catered for.
Please remember to check your PA score to ensure you are playing off the correct handicap. Robinvale does not have white markers for men so the blue will be in use on the day.
Players are reminded to wear their membership badges to be eligible to be included in the lucky number draw. Expect a great lunch and to enjoy a drink at the 19th hole.
MILDURA
VETERANS Monday, August 15:
Winner was Steve Peters (27) on 35 points from runner-up Ross Bowen (9) with 34 points.
NTP: 12th – Alan Steedman 350cm.
Ladies competition Tuesday, August 16:
Club Championships 1st round:
Tuesday 9 holes 1st round leader is Jean Moore with a 59 from Kay Baker on 61.
Tuesday 9 holes daily competition winner was Jean Moore (38) with 40 nett from runner-up Kay Baker (34) with 44 nett.
Tuesday 18 holes 1st round leaderboard is Ann Bowen with 89, Emmalee Beggs on 91, Margaret McGlashan on 92 and Marg Morrison on 97.
Tuesday 9 holes daily competition winner was Margaret McGlashan (18) with a 74 nett on a countback from Elaine Henshall (28) also on 74 nett.
There were four balls in the ball competition and 75 nett or better collected.
NTPs: 1st Pete’s Pure wine – Emmalee Beggs 1500cm; 2nd Trentham Estate – Janet Stanbrook 900cm; 10th Trentham Estate – Marg Morrison 27cm; 12th Zilzie Wines – Mabel Crouch 250cm.
Friday, August 19:
Club Championships 2nd round:
18 hole competition winner was Ruth Rodi (25) on a countback from Sue Burgess (21) both with a nett 75. Third place mention to Marg Morrison (22) on 76 nett.
Club Championship leaderboard after 36 holes is Ann Bowen, leading by nine shots with one round remaining.
Ann Bowen 89/89=178, Emmalee Beggs 91/96 187, Marg Morrison 97/96=195.
B Grade: Ruth Rodi 100/100=200, Carla Sherriff 108/106 214, Jenny McCoy 108/112=220.
Men’s competition Wednesday, August 17:
A combined Stableford was played on a cool but pleasant day with a field of 80 players on the course.
Winners were John Simpson (20) and Graeme Tulloch (24) on a total of 71 points claiming a countback over runners-up Paul Wilton (24) and Fred Stewart (18) also on 71 points. 3rd place went to
Wayne Gill (6) and Ross Williams (19) on 70 points.
Ball competition had 20 balls handed out and teams with 66 points or better collected.
NTPs: 1st Pete’s Pure wine – John Green 278cm; 2nd Trentham Estate/PIG – Dennis Murray 630cm; 10th Trentham Estate – Wayne Gill 790cm; 12th Zilzie Wines – Robert Young 146cm.
Men’s competition Saturday, August 20:
Club Championships 1st round and Monthly Medal was played in calm but overcast conditions. Having the course set up with cut/rolled greens and in perfect condition, with some really tricky pin placements, the course was at its toughest test for the championship and good scores were hard to come by over the weekend.
A Grade Medal winner and best score of the day was Paul Leonard (12) with a 71 nett one ahead of Rob Toms (7) on 72 nett and 3rd went to Geoff Hazeldine (11) on 73 nett.
B Grade Medal winner was Cesare Fraiia (18) with 73 nett from runner-up John Hardie (15) on 75 nett on a countback with Phil Green (16) also on 75 nett.
C Grade Medal winner was Stephen Reberger (20) on 72 nett on a countback from runner-up Phil Nash (20) also on 72 nett and 3rd place went to Peter Dooley (25) on 73 nett.
19 balls in the ball competition and 77 nett or better collected.
NTPs: 1st Pete’s Pure wine – Sam Smythe 140cm; 2nd Trentham Estate/PIG – Rob Donaldson 1100cm; 10th Trentham Estate – Neville Hodgetts 1390cm; 12th Zilzie Wines Aaron Jeffery 111cm.
The Ranfurly Iron Jack jackpotted with a tie on 8 points to $30 next week.
Sunday, August 21:
Club Championships 2nd round was played on a beautiful sunny day and the course looked even better bathed in sunshine. With the greens cut and rolled again before play, they were running extremely quick and the scores again showed the challenge confronting all players.
A Grade winner was Maurice Warn (8) with 72 nett from runner-up Nick Katis (13) on 75 nett on a countback from Rob Toms (6) also on 75 nett.
B Grade winner was John Green (20) on 74 nett on a count back from Peter Dooley (25) also on 74 nett from 3rd place Phil Nash (20) on 75 nett.
11 balls in the ball competition and 78 nett or better collected.
NTPs: 2nd Trentham Estate/PIG – Trevor Riordan 225cm; 10th Trentham Estate – Keith Williams 1100cm; 12th Zilzie Wines – Ross Williams 270cm.
Club Championship leaderboards after 36 holes:
Cameron Stewart leads by six shots and is well placed to add another championship to his name – Cameron Stewart 75/79=154, Rob Toms 79/81=160, Joe Rocca 80/85=165.
B Grade: Paul Leonard 83/91=174, Nick Katis 91/88=179, Neville Hodgetts 92/88=180.
C Grade: Phil Nash 92/95=187, John Green 101/94=195, Ross Williams 98/99=197, Peter Dooley 98/99=197.
RED CLIFFS
Wednesday the ladies played Stroke for the August Medal.
Medal winner was Sue Johns on 75nett on a countback from Joan Ryan.
NTP: 3rd Chris Taylor; 8th Jenny Gowers; 12th Sally Jones; 15th Jill Gleeson; 17th Deb Dark.
The men’s competition was PAR and the winner was Murray Nulty on plus 2 from Robert Chase on minus 1 on a countback.
NTP: 8th Robert Chase; 12th Tim Pain; 18th Andrew Wood.
On Saturday we played a 4BBB Stableford sponsored by Klemm’s Newsagency.
The winners were Chris and Dierdre Merlin on 44 points on a countback from Jill Gleeson and Robert Underwood.
NTP: 3d Julianne Wood; 8th Robert Chase and Di Morrall and Fay Ross; 9th Daryl Morgan; 12th Mick Morrall; 15th Chris Merlin and Julianne Wood; 17th Mick Morrall and Julianne Wood; 18th Andrew Wood.
Coming up this week we have the ladies and the men playing Stableford and on Saturday all playing par.
