RIVERSIDE
THE Veterans and Friends competition on Monday was a memorable one for Glenn Butterworth, winning with 39 points.
Rob Arnold was second after a countback against Jerry Stephens, both on 34.
The ladies played Stableford on Tuesday and Lyn Thompson made her 27 points count in the 18-hole comp.
The NTPs were both won by Lyn (12th, 67, and (18th, 430).
Tuesday’s nine-hole comp saw Leonie Nott come in with 17 points to collect the win in front of Liz Wallace, who only just missed out after a countback.
NTP was: Di Benham (12th, 380).
A brilliant 68 net gave John Orange the overall best score of the day on Wednesday after his 102 off the stick.
George Riordan’s fine (88/71) saw him leave with the A Grade trophy.
It took a four-way countback for the runner-up, with Dale Meredith (87/72) coming out the better. He was followed by Rob Arnold, Alec Cattanach and Graeme Southwell.
It was a winning day for the Georges, with G. Mason also smashing out a fantastic 68 net (89 off the stick) and winning B Grade over Ken Hornsby (93/72) after a countback with Glenn Butterworth.
NTPs were: Kevin Challis (fourth, 239), John Fraser (seventh, 650), Bruce Liddell (12th, 480), Alan Connolly (17th, 71) and Mason (18th, 368).
Thursday’s ladies’ 18-hole Stableford produced another countback to split the top two. Benham grabbed the win in front of Fiona Turlan, both on 39.
NTPs were: Dot Knight (fourth, 352), Nora Paech (seventh, 470), Fiona Turlan (12th, 63) and Janet Luke (18th, with a birdie).
Val Berry’s 17 points gave her the win in the nine-hole comp.
Brad Surgey was smiling from ear to ear after his excellent score of 22 points in Friday’s nine-hole medley Stableford gave him the win.
He needed a certain amount of luck, as Riley Austin was also on 22 points but had to settle for runner-up.
NTPs were: Rudy Kirby (10th), John Fraser (12th), James Brown (13th), Brad Winslow (14th), Halen Smythe (15th), Bodan Bishop (16th) and Thomas Wilkinson (18th).
Wendy Dawson added to her recent run of wins on Saturday, finishing with 36 points.
NTPs were: Roz Nash (fourth, 753), Linda Young (12th, 195) and Dawson (18th, 56).
Stableford was also played by the men on Saturday and Surgey must have been on fire this week as he completed another outstanding round (41) to crack the win in A Grade.
It was a countback for second place, with Larry Cavallaro coming in on the better back nine over Peter Ellery, both on very nice 40s.
B Grade went the way of John Kennedy with a pleasing 38 points.
Mick Burke just missed out on runner-up after he was bettered by Jim Callaway, both on 37.
NTPs were: Burke (fourth, 360), Oscar Mannix (seventh, 120), Gary Sahrman (12th, 98), Graeme Southwell (17th, 260) and Alan Connolly (18th, 423).
Sunday’s medley Stableford was enjoyed by 39 players with Paul Danenberg pulling together a win on a great 39 points in front of Damien Arney (37).
NTPs were: Peter Ellery (fourth, 225), Simon Dale (seventh, 141), Mark Luitjes (12th, 418) and Danenberg (18th, 450).
Coming events: Today Stableford. Tomorrow: Ladies’ Stableford plus a nine-hole Stableford. Friday: All-day-play nine-hole medley Stableford. Saturday: Men’s Stableford and ladies’ Stableford. Sunday: Medley Stableford.
COOMEALLA
LAST Wednesday’s men’s par A Grade winner was Kane Brown +4, runner-up was Stan Prymke +3 and third Paul White +2.
The B Grade winner was Terry Jones +4, runner-up Ian Walder +3 and third Anthony Mills +2.
NTPs were: Kevin Daly (third, 780cm), James Daly (seventh, 75), David Lewin (11th, 87) and Ian Walder (18th, 420)
Women’s par winner: Lee Bottomley -1, runner-up Sue Arthur – 1.
NTPs were: Sue Mills (third, 192), Adel Dal Corrobbo (seventh, 260), Jackie Horkings (11th, 166) and Bottomley (18th, 320).
The Friday medley nine-hole Stableford winner was Ross Robertson 22 points from Alan Scorer (21).
NTPs were: Tim Nunan (first, 270), Gary Thomas (second, 190, and fifth, 620), David Guild (third, 299), Ross Robertson (fourth, 375, and eighth, 258), Peter Duscher (sixth, 670), Walter Schulz (seventh, 90) and Ivan McKenzie (ninth, 850).
Saturday men’s Stableford A Grade winner Larry Frasca 41 points, runner-up was Justin McPhee (40) and third was Jacob Slimmon (38).
B Grade winner was David King (39) from Josef Moisidis (38) and Paul Wright (38).
C Grade winner was Ray Olver (39), then came Anthony Mills (38) Hayden Fransworth (37).
NTPs were: Jacob Slimmon (third, 190), Cameron Stewart (seventh, 60), Justin McPhee (11th, 220) and Mark Duscher (18th, 131).
The ladies’ Stableford winner was Jackie Horkings (37) from Ninette Mammone (35).
NTPs were: Fiona Hochings (third) and Janice Walker (11th, 10, and 18th, 33).
Sunday’s medley Stableford winner was David Spencer (40). Runner-up: Maurice Rowels (38).
NTPs were: Jamie Wood (seventh, 52) Garry Woods (11th, 147) and Walter Shulz (18th, 370).
Coming events: Today: Men’s and ladies’ stroke. Friday: Medley nine-hold Stableford. Saturday: Men’s and ladies’ Stableford. Sunday: First and 10th tees closed from 7.45am for final of Stableford shootout. Wednesday: Men’s and ladies’ Stableford.
WENTWORTH
THE captain has finally won a chicken – a very ordinary 40 net secured all the drumsticks.
Runner-up was Howard Hankinson with 44 and he is a man ready to take his handicap to a low level. Third went to Glen Walker (46).
Thursday’s Stableford saw Hankinson win with 37 points. Runner-up and a long way back was the captain with 31 points.
NTP: The Phantom Walker with 1007cm . Mr Risky went to a way out-of-form Col Stewart with a miserly 24 points.
A stroke round held no fear for Hankinson as he gave out another lesson with a good round of 72 net.
Runner-up John Stephen was the best of a bad lot (77).
NTP: Hankinson (17th, 90). Mr Risky, with 98 net, was Jeff Robinson.
The handicapper has grabbed one stroke from Hankinson.
RED CLIFFS
ON Wednesday the men played off the white markers and the new world handicapping system knocked a couple of shots off what they were used to playing off.
It did not affect the form of Graeme Duffy, though, as his 39 points was the best score of the day and gave him a win in A Grade over Marg Stanbrook, who had 35.
Naomi Pitt came in with 35 points to win B Grade on a countback from Bill Woosnam.
NTP were: Geoffrey Smith (eighth), Jill Gleeson (15th), Di Morrall (17th) and Michael Hogan (18th).
Saturday’s game was also Stableford and in A Grade Graham Lohmeyer (35) was the winner on a countback from Gleeson.
The B Grade winner was Rita Chase (37) from Chris Barko (35).
NTPs were: Steve Farley (fifth), Gleeson and Neville Birch (eighth), Gleeson (ninth), Deb Hassell and Graham Lohmeyer (ninth), Tom Minns (15th) and Brad Morgan (17th).
Coming events: Today: Medley Stableford. Saturday: Medley stroke summer medallist of the year.
MILDURA
RESULTS from the ladies’ competitions on Tuesday saw Ruth Rodi win the 18-hole par event with square followed by the consistent Mabel Crouch (-3).
Fran Thornton won the nine-hole Stableford event with 17 points and Mavis Clinch was runner-up (16).
Both NTPs went to Jan Mierswa (second, 750, and 12th, 338).
Wednesday’s competition was a combined Stableford in pairs and the best total was 69 points with a countback deciding the winning team of Andrew Stanbrook and Graham Robertson. Second were Simon Kelly and Jeff Chalmers.
Applying some pressure from third were Ron Leamon and Tony Dal Corobbo (68).
NTPs were: Joe Rocca (first, 41), Jamie Lanyon (second, 121), Robin Hubble (10th, 320) and James Hancock (12th, 204).
A countback in last week’s twilight nine-hole competition resulted in a win for Luke Hubble (19)with Tom Ferguson in second spot.
Saturday’s Stableford found A Grade player Rob Young in his best form with 23 points up at the turn and finishing the round winning his grade on 41 while Rob Toms had to accept second place (38). Third was Peter Rhodes (37).
Peter Briggs also had a top round, winning B Grade on 41 points over runner-up Boof Ferguson (38) and Jason Hartley (36).
In C Grade the winner was Terry Buckingham (40). Runner-up was Peter Gilmore (38) and Graham Robertson settled for third (37).
NTPS were: Craig Tung (first, 290), John Williams (second, 235), Rick Foster (10th, (1020) and Frank Tippett (12th, 99).
Placegetters from Monday’s veterans’ competition were Paul McErvale, the winner on 38 Stableford points, runner-up was John Williams (35) and Tony Dal Corobbo was third (34).
Coming events: Today: Stableford. Friday: Twilight nine holes. Saturday: Stableford for men and ladies. Monday: Veterans’ competition. Tuesday: Ladies’ Stableford.
MERBEIN
TWO of the golf club stalwarts, Roger and Ken, played well to win their respective days.
The highlight of Saturday’s competition was long-hitting Michael Cook’s eagle on the par-5 18th.
Wednesday’s winner: R. Walder 37 points, runner-up F. Crouch (32). NTP: Crouch (16th, 220).
The Friday winner was S. Cordell (18) over Crouch (15).
Saturday’s winner was K. Matulick (+2). Runner-up: A. Finch +1 from M. Thomson +1.
NTP were: Cheese (third, 910, and sixth, 194), Cordell (16th, 23) and M. Cook (18 – eagle).
Coming events: Today: Stableford. Friday: Twilight nine-hole Stableford – meat tray for winner. Saturda: 4BBB Stableford.
VETERANS
THERE is a little under two weeks before the Sunraysia veteran golfers meet for their first event of the year.
Players who are interested in joining need to attend the Mildura Golf Club on March 2. It is a 4BBB par so players will be partnered.
The age requirement to join the local association is 50 or older.
Make your way to the front of the clubhouse, where the registration table will be set up from 8.30am.
Secretary Brian Young will help new players complete application forms and treasurer Tony Dal Corobbo will collect a once-off $10 joining fee and a $10 annual membership.
You will then become a member of the local association and the Victorian Veteran Golfers Association.
Pay a daily $20 and you have paid for green fees, competition entry and lunch.
Captain John Green will organise a place for you in the field.
Later you will be officially welcomed by president Kevin Jones during the presentation.
Another way to find out about veterans is from your own club.
Check out the vets’ comps played at district clubs each week.
They have a district committee member who can provide additional information.
It’s likely your club will host us sometime during the year.
Play well and you have the chance of winning great prizes, and if you manage a NTP on any of the par threes you are also a winner.
For this next event it is advisable to order a cart – if needed – from the pro shop. Just give them a call before the day.
The cost has be reduced to only $20.
It’s a popular competition, so it’s best to get in early.
Hope to see you there.
