RED CLIFFS
THE ladies played their 27 hole foursomes championship on Wednesday.
The 34 ladies who contested the scratch and handicap events enjoyed great conditions.
In the scratch division Sally Jones and Bobbie Ramsay blitzed the field to win by 10 shots from traditional rivals Deb Hassell and Di Morrall.
Sue Poole and Noreen Smith combined beautifully to win the handicap section by five over Sally and Bobbie.
Thank you to the sponsor of this prestigious board event. It is much appreciated.
In the men’s Stableford competition the right handers played the lefties and after the averages were taken the lefties won by .8, 32 to 31.2.
Nev Birch had 41 points and Rob Dean 37.
Saturday’s game was a medley aggregate Stableford with blind drawn partners.
Individual winners were Mal Goodieson on 43 points from Ben Tallent on 41 points and for the ladies Sheryl Blagus on 40 points from Helen Wood on 38 points.
Aggregate winners were Mal Goodieson and Kath Underwood on 76 points from Ben Tallent and Denise Morgan on 75 points.
Balls went to Steve Farley and Walter Graham, Craig Douglass and Judy Dean, Rohan Hillier and Sue Poole, Ken Woosnam and Di Morrall, Julie Warne and Graeme Duffy.
NTP were: Sue Poole and Al Rayner (third); Matt Forward (fifth); Matt Forward and Suzanne Johns (eighth); Mark Collett (ninth); Sheryl Blagus (12th);
Brad Morgan and Rita Chase (15th), Tom Minns and Sheryl Blagus, (18th) Neville Birch.
Congratulations to Michael Hogan who had an Eagle on the par five 14th on Wednesday and to Craig Douglass who Eagled the par five 16th on Saturday.
Coming up this week we have Stableford for both women and men on Wednesday, and on Saturday aggregate par for the men and par for the ladies.
COOMEALLA
COMING up today is a men’s Stableford and women’s stroke round two of the championships.
Friday is a medley 12-hole Stableford for the president’s port.
Saturday is stroke for the championships third round, and the women have stroke for their third and final round.
On Sunday the men have their third and final round. Sunday is also a medley Stableford. Wednesday is men’s Stableford from noon.
Women: Spring Racing Day 4 BBB Stableford shotgun start at 9.15am. Visitors welcome, contact captain L. Bottomley.
Volkswagen Scramble – October 6 – entries online or golf shop.
Wednesday September 11, the men played stableford.
A Grade: First: Kane Brown 42 points.Runner-up: Jack Budd 37 points. Third: Ross Robertson 37 points.
B Grade: First: Neil Saunders 42 points. Runner-up: Russ Saunders 38 points. Third: Russ Collyer 38 points.
NTPs were: Ross Bowen (third, 390cms), Greg Chandler (seventh, 220cms), Kevin Polkinghorn (11th, 363cms), Ilker Deli (18th, 285cms).
The winner of the women’s Stableford was Joy Penny ahead of runner-up Jenny Smith. Ball competition went from 35 points to 33 points.
NTPs were: Nia Whittle (third, 80cms), Liz Stanbrook (seventh, 175cms), Suellen Nunan (11th, 55cms), Lee Bottomley (18th, 129cms). The winner of Friday’s medley Stableford was Nick Ciccarello, 19 points, ahead of runner-up, Peter Vandenburg, on 18 points. Ball competition: 18 points to 16 points. NTPs were: Nick Ciccerallo (11th, 350cms), Matt Bottomley (18th, 189cms).
Saturday was stroke and first round club championships.
Men: A Grade winner: Steven Portelli 68 net, runner-up: Nathan Gard 71 net. third: Andrew Stewart 72 net.
B Grade: winner: Wayne King 65 net, runner-up: Paul Wright 65 net, third: Rod Hunt 71 net. C Grade: winner: Ken Forster 71 net, runner-up: Greg Lee 73 net, third: Kane Cameron 74 net.
NTPs were: Kane Brown (third, 32cms), Rob Toms (seventh, 145cms), Justin McPhee (11th, 180cms), Jim Fahey (18th, 60cms).
Men’s championship leaders:
A Grade: Scratch: Winner Greg Rhodes 73/70/143, runner-up Troy Neville 74/75/149. James Daly 76/73/149.
Handicap: Greg Rhodes 74/71 nett, James Daly 75/72 nett.
B Grade: Scratch: Wayne King 75/85, Steve Portlli 77/88. Handicap: Wayne King 65 /75 nett, Steve Portelli 68 /79 nett. C Grade: Scratch: Paul Wright 82/87, Murray Appleby 94/88. Handicap: Paul Wright 67/72 nett, John Blake 75/69 nett.
Women: Stroke and first round club championships.
Winner Robyn Rohrlach 71 nett, runner-up Sara Wrate 71 nett.
NTPs were: 3rd, 7th – Sue Laird (third, seventh, 74cms, 1220cms), Margot Thompson (11th, 95cms), Robyn Rohrlach (18th, 35cms).
Championship leaders:
A Grade: Scratch: Sue Laird 76, Lee Bottomley 84. handicap: Robyn Rohrlach 71 nett, Sara Wrate 71 net. B Grade: Scratch: Sara Wrate 92, Jill Forster 94. Handicap: Sara Wrate 71 nett, Jill Forster 72 net.
Sunday stroke: A Grade winner: Aaron Blake 71 net, runner-up James Orpwood 71, third Greg Rhodes 71. B Grade winner: John Thompson 71 net, runner-up: Aldo D’amico 72 net. C grade winner: Bernie Sprague 69. John Blake 69, third, Murray Appleby 72 net.
RIVERSIDE
THE ladies’ 26th annual Diamond Pin Trip was held last weekend.
Once again all who attended had an amazing few days, with laughter from start to finish.
This year’s Diamond Pin winner was a very excited and deserving Leonie Nott.
On Monday, the Veteran and Friends was won by Peter George with a sensasional 45 points.
A good seven points behind, John Denman, picked up second place.
Nearest the pins were: Mick Fawcus (seventh, 350) and Keith Willis (18th, 380).
On Tuesday the ladies played Stableford and Gillian Doyle had a lovely 37 points, winning over Ayse Jewitt, 32 points.
NTPs were: June Hensgen (fourth, 650cm), Gillian Doyal (12th, 220cm) and Ayse Jewitt (18th, 73cm).
Wednesday was monthly medal for the men.
Jamie Donaldson had the best score of the day, landing a 70 net, after his 82 off the stick.
George Riordan took out A Grade with a fine (89/72), over Alan Connolly (89/73).
It was left to a count back in B Grade, between two players.
Ron Hall (100/71) was awarded the winner, with Keith Willis (92/71) runner-up.
NTPs were: Andrew Diwell (fourth, 180cm), Chris Baldock (seventh, 22cm), Jim Callaway (12th, 1050cm), Mick Fawcus (17th, 95cm) and Alan Connolly (18th, 590cm).
Thursday was a ripper day for Verna Wakefield, completing her round on an excellent 40 points and winning, one point in front of Ayse Jewitt on 39 points.
NTPs were Verna Wakefield (fourth, 129cm), Jennifer Stephenson on both (seventh, 820cm and 12th, 600cm) and Liz Wallace (18th, 475cm).
The nine hole Stableford on Thursday saw the captain Linda Young and vice captain May Connolly battling out a countback for the top position, both on 13 points.
The captain stepped up to the winner’s podium.
The perfect weather brought a big field for Friday’s medley stableford.
Rob Arnold was outright winner on 22 points with four players on a countback for second place.
Gary Van Steenis was the lucky one, followed by Tim Donaldson, Gav Graham and David Gardiner, all on 20 points.
With most of the women members away on the Diamond Pin Trip the Saturday, their field was a bit low.
But those who rolled up had a very enjoyable day.
Tracy Bryan was well in front on a very nice 38 points.
Sandy Briggs and Sandra Eastwood were next best on 32 points.
The men’s Stableford on Saturday saw Jon Slatter putting his fantastic 40 points to good use, winning A Grade, in front of Andrew Hill on 39 points.
Jeff Riordan made sure he had B Grade covered, producing an exceptional 41 points for the win, with Ken Hornsby in second place on 39 points.
NTPs were: Oscar Mannix (fourth, 150cm), Tony Scullino (seventh, 180cm), Kevin Eastwood (12th, 895cm), Greg King (17th, 195cm) and Claude Dawson (18th, 520cm).
NTP was Oscar Mannix on the seventh.
Sunday’s Medley Stableford was won by Oscar Mannix, on a mighty 42 points.
Coming events: Today: Men’s Stableford. Thursday: ladies – Drummonds Day Stableford. Plus Nine Hole Stableford.
Friday: All Day Play – Nine Hole Medley Stableford.
Saturday: Men’s – 4BBB Championship (Scratch and Handicap). Ladies: Stableford. Sunday: Social Day – Ambrose.
VETERANS
BETWEEN our events the purpose of these vet reports is to remind current players of the running of this month’s game and to encourage and invite potential new members.
Spring has sprung it would seem.
We have had eight millimetres of rain and the temperature has started to rise.
Members are returning from their winter hibernation from the north.
In effect the conditions for playing golf have taken a turn for the better.
As a result the veteran golfers numbers are likely to rise at our next events.
Some will be motivated to achieve the maximum score in the incentive competition while others will be pleased to reacquaint themselves with fellow players.
And what better time to join us. Our next game is a single par to be held at the Royal Merbein Golf Club on October 17.
Although the weather is changing some things stay the same.
The day starts with registration at 8.30am and a shotgun start around 9.30.
We have an A and a B grade competition and nearest the pins on all par threes.
As usual there are good prizes and a lunch supplied by the club.
Enjoy a drink before presentations at the nineteenth hole before departing for what will be for some a well earned afternoon nap.
Sounds idyllic doesn’t it?
That’s some of the attractions of being a member of the district veteran golfers association.
Become part of the fun and the friendship by turning up on the day or alternatively start playing weekly at your local club.
We hope to see a good field at Merbein.
WENTWORTH
THURSDAY’S Stableford event went to Bill Murray with a good 40 points especially after the course had been top dressed and core in the previous week.
Runner-up was Bill’s partner in crime John Stephens with 34 points.
Ball winners both with 33 Graham Clarke and Peter Lush.
Nearest the pin on the 12th was Graham Clarke with 532cm.
Mr Risky again to Jeff Robinson with 22 points.
Sunday’s stroke round went to Wiley Col Stewart with 70 net.
Runner-up Annette Green with 83 net.
Ball winner Ged Chapman also 83 net.
Nearest the pin again Col Stewart with 600cm on the 17th.
Dianne was quite happy to take Col’s award home with her.
Upcoming: October 20 Murray House Ambrose. 11am tee off.
DLS is just around the corner, watch this space for chicken run time.
Well done for all those who assisted in the coring and top dressing of the greens.
There are still a few to be completed.
MILDURA
THE ladies played single Stableford in two grades on September 10.
Dawn Jackson won A Grade with 38 points, and Carol Zimmerman scored 36 to finish second. In B Grade, Mavis Clinch was the winner on 42 points and Bev Stone was second on 41 points.
Balls were awarded to players with 40 points or better.
NTPs were: Carla Sherriff (second, 485cm); Margaret McGlashan (10th, 42cm); and Bev Stone (12th, 538cm).
The men’s monthly mug on September 11 was in two grades.
Peter Fraser had the best net score of the day, 65 strokes, to win A Grade from Graeme Polkinghorne and Cesare Fraiia, both on net 69. In B Grade, Terry Buckingham was the winner with 67, from Mick Killeen on 68, and Ferdi Bergamin on 69 net.
NTPs were: James Hancock (first, 300cm); Nigel Ingram (second, 120cm); Cliff Ferguson (10th, 510cm); Maurice Warn (12th, 70cm); and Nigel Ingram (18th, 186cm).
The men’s stableford competition on Saturday was also in two grades.
A Grade winner was Fred Stewart on 37 points, second was Frank Crouch on 35, and Ernie Tyrrell was third, also on 35.
Peter Briggs scored 38 points for a win in B Grade, from Les McGlashan on 37 and Lawrence Smith on 36 points.
Balls were awarded, on countback, to players with 33 points or better.
NTPs were: Geoff Hazeldine (first, 240cm); Jeff Lay (second, 101cm); Fred Stewart (10th, 267cm, and 12th, 272cm); and Wayne Manley (420cm).
The golf course was closed for coring on Monday.
Golf events for the next week are a men’s single par today; ladies 18 hole Stableford on September 20; men’s and women’s 4BBB stableford on
September 21; medley stableford on September 22; the Mildura veteran men’s stableford on September 29; ladies 9 hole stableford and 18 hole stroke for the monthly medal on September 24; and men’s single stableford on September 24.
Bookings can be made online (milduragolfresort.com.au) or by calling Mildura Golf Shop on 5022 8089.
MERBEIN
STEPHEN Symes certainly made the best of the spring weather on Saturday, scoring an easy 44 points.
Wednesday: Winner: F. Crouch 38 points. Balls: T. Fitzpatrick, 35 points; R. Walder, 35 points.
Saturday: Winner: S. Symes 44 points. Runner-up: D. Forman 39 points. Balls: M. Thomson 37 points. K. Polkinghorn 37 points, J. Finch 37 points.
NTPs: M. Thomson (second, 80cm), M. Thomson (third, 155cm), M. Thomson (sixth, 710cm), M, Thomson (12th, 310cm), M. Thomson (14th, 110cm), C. Hocking (16th, 208cm).
Upcoming events: Wednesday: stroke. Saturday: par.
Memberships are now due. For a form, email royal.merbein@gmail.com or message the club on Facebook.
