RIVERSIDE
THERE were plenty of great scores again this week, and Monday’s veterans and friends was a ripper for Bruce Liddell and George Mason, both finishing with brilliant 43s.
Bruce got the upperhand in the countback. Andrew Diwell didn’t grab a placing, but his 41 deserved a mention.
NTPs were: Keith Willis (seventh, 200) and Liddell (18th, 385).
It was stroke for the ladies on Tuesday and Lyn Delmenico returned from her holiday in excellent form, winning with (101/71), in front of Leonie Nott (106/73).
NTPs were: Lauris Hicks (fourth, 575), Pat Riordan (12th, 42) and Delmenico (18th, 280).
The men played par on Wednesday in two grades.
Diwell continued on from Monday, collecting first place in A Grade on a very nice +3.
Greg King was close behind on +2 for runner up.
But it was B Grade’s Michael Nott, who scorched his way around the course to complete a magnificent round of +6 – the best score of the week – and take the honours over second-placed Brian Young with an excellent +4.
NTPs were: Nott (fourth, 148), Chris O’Brien (seventh, 254), Graham Sievewright (12th, 310), Andrew Hill (17th, 780) and Diwell (18th, 136).
On Thursday the ladies had a relaxed, fun game of Triple Six.
The winning team of Caroline James, Wendy Dawson and Pat Riordan produced a mighty 78.
Second went to Tracy Coulson (who smashed out six four-pointers), Di Benham and Jenny Leach (77) on a countback from, Fiona Turlan, after a long break from golf, May Connolly and Stephanie Baker (who shot her lowest ever score of 83, off the stick).
NTPs were: Linda Dickson (fourth, 489), Riordan (seventh, 282), Lorraine Palmer (12th, 89) and James (18th, a birdie).
The nine-hole Medley Stableford on Friday saw a super score of 22, from Chris Morey to win, in front of David Williams (21).
NTPs were: Tim Peterson (10th, 12th and 14th), Brad Surgey (11th and 17th), Morey (13th), Matty Adams (16th) and Darren Gray (18th).
Grand Final day was a medley Stableford in two grades. Brendan Rowse was the winner in A Grade with a very fine 38, on a countback from Rob Garioch.
A countback was needed to determine third place, with it going the way of Allan McMaster (37) over Andrew Hill.
Michael Englefield came away on top of B Grade with an exceptional 42 points.
Once again, a countback was required for the placings and Jim Callaway was next best, followed by Les Ball, both on a great score of 41.
NTPs were: Allan McMaster (fourth, 215), Graeme Irvin (seventh, 395), Hill (12th, 510) and Les Ball (18th, 121).
Sunday was also a medley Stableford and Callaway had to again settle for runner-up after a countback with Reece Farr, who seized the win, both finishing with 40 points.
NTPs were: David Williams (fourth, 205) and Oscar Mannix scooped the pool on the other three (seventh, 70, 12th, 520, and 18th, 680).
Coming events: Today: Men’s weekly monthly medal, Tomorrow: Ladies’ monthly medal and putting plus nine-hole Stableford. Friday: All-day play nine-hole medley Stableford. Saturday: Men’s monthly medal and ladies’ monthly award and putting. Sunday: Medley Stableford.
MILDURA
THE Mildura ladies played round 7 of their monthly medal competition on Tuesday and it was won by Kim Ingram (71) with Jan Mierswa second (74).
NTPs were: Margaret McGlashan (first, 810, and 10th, 106), Janet Stanbrook (second, 450) and Sandra Folie (12th, 191).
The men played single Stableford in two grades on Wednesday.
Wayne Dahmes won A Grade with a great score of 42. George Poriazis was second (38) and Cliff Ferguson third (37).
Scores in B Grade were also very good, where Robin Hubble had 41 and won from Ferdi Bergamin (37) and Peter Briggs (35).
NTPs were: Frank Tippett (first, 237), Graeme Polknghorne (second, 496, which also won the pig prize), Ray Quirk (10th, 480), Ron Rowse (12, 297) and Geoff Hazeldine (18th, 1360).
The ladies and men played single Stableford on Saturday.
In A Grade, Kane Cameron was the winner with 41 points. Steven Fumberger was second (37) and Keith Williams (37).
B Grade was won by Paul Wilton (37) from Margaret Anderson (36) on countback from Dennis Knight.
NTPs were: Steve Crawford (first, 322, and 10th, 598), Hazeldine (second, 320, and pig prize), David Whitelaw (12th, 210) and Ernie Tyrrell (18th, 384).
A field of 20 veteran gentlemen played nine-hole single Stableford on Monday.
The winner was John Williams who had 38 points. Des Zimmerman also had 38 points and was second on countback and Poriazis was third (37).
NTPs were: Poriazis (second, 950) and Ron Leamon (12th, 720).
Coming events: Today: Men’s single stroke. Friday: Ladies’ 18-hole Stableford. Saturday and Sunday: Men’s and ladies’ 18-hole Stableford. Tuesday:
Ladies’ nine-hole and 18-hole Stableford.
Bookings can be made online (milduragolfresort.com.au) or by calling the Mildura Golf Shop on 5022 8089.
MERBEIN
WITH perfect conditions on Saturday morning before the Grand Final, Matthew Dean hit the perfect shot on the short par 3 scoring a hole-in-one.
It was the first one since 2010.
Wednesday’s winner was M. Holding (37). Runner-up: T. Fitzpatrick (34).
NTPs were: F. Drayton (third, 397) and R. Walder (16th, 923).
Saturday’s winner was B. Shaw (38) on countback over M. Dean (38).
NTPs were: Dean (third, hole-in-one), M. Thomson (sixth, 530, and 14th 340) and M. Wilkes (16th, 290).
Coming events: Today: Stableford. Saturday: Monthly medal stroke.
A reminder that memberships are now due, only $200 for an adult and $250 for a family.
VETERANS
MONDAY will be the veterans’ next monthly event.
Held at the Merbein Golf Club, competitors can expect a very warm and appreciative welcome.
The club appreciates our district support and always prepares a tasty lunch.
Members will have worked up a healthy appetite and a thirst after completing the 18-hole single par competition.
Starting with registrations about 8:30am the field will be under starters orders in preparation for a 9.30am shotgun start.
This month our captain John Green makes a welcome return to run through the local rules and place groups at their starting tees.
A limited numbers of carts will be available for those who want to hire one.
There are challenges with the beginning of daylight saving the day before and the more difficult par format but the rewards are worthwhile.
Great prizes, earn more points in the incentive program, participate actively in a great game and enjoy the company of the other district members.
An opportunity will also be available for members to give input into the format of next year’s syllabus.
The dates are set in concrete but the actual events are yet to be finalised.
This will need to be completed after the event as we need to inform district clubs and have this information printed for distribution.
Any district veteran is welcome to join us for the day. Twenty dollars covers green fees, lunch and competition fees.
Looking forward to seeing you all bright and early on Monday.
COOMEALLA
LAST Wednesday men’s Stableford A Grade winner was Neil Bryant (38) and the runner-up was Ross Robertson. Third was Mark Woodhouse.
The B Grade winner was Neil Saunders (39), ahead of Mackie Warchow (37) and Peter Dooley (36).
NTPs were: Greg Rhodes (third, 221), Robertson (seventh, 112, Rick Hill (11th, 370) and Mark McDonald (18th, 103).
Wednesday ladies’ Spring Racing Day Carnival 4BBB Stableford winners were Jenny Smith and Catherine Lanigan (48). Runners-up were Bev Hutchins and Lindy McLachlan (45).
NTPs were: Jill Gleeson (third, 10), Ayse Jewitt (seventh, 220), Lanigan (11th, 34) and Heidi Schultz (18th, 12).
Friday’s winner was Lee McLeod (39) from Darren Bottomley (39) and Alan Lillia (37).
NTPs were: Mark Hann (third, 235), Shane Trinnick (seventh, 22), Matt Bottomley (11th, 505) and Lillia (18th, 162)
Saturday’s rolling pin day, men v ladies:
Men’s Stableford A Grade winner was Ross Robertson (41) over Nathan Gard (37) and Donny Sproh (36).
The B Grade winner was Peter Chase (38). Joe Doidge (37) was second and Sunny Vui (36) third.
NTPs were: Craig Tung (third, 240, and seventh, 115), Phil Matotek (11th, 97) and Gard (18th, 600).
The ladies’ Stableford winner was Jill Forster (35) ahead of Sharon Morrell (34).
NTPs were: Nia Whittle (third, 55, and seventh, 425), Carol Zimmermann (11th, 630) and Lanigan (18th, 340).
Winner of the rolling pin were the ladies with 30.50 points to the men’s 30 .14.
Sunday’s Medley Stableford winner was Rhys Keating (40) and the runner-up was Hayden Shepherd (37).
NTPs were: Shepherd (third, 500), Nick Ciccarello (seventh, 425, and 18th, 460) and Ben Kerr (11th, 295).
Coming events: Today: Men’s and ladies’ Stableford. Friday: Medley 18-hole Stableford. Saturday: Men’s and ladies’ Stableford. Sunday: Four-person medley Ambrose – shotgun starts at 7.30am and 12.30pm. Monday: Medley Stableford.
