RED CLIFFS
LAST Wednesday Phil Shaw broke through for his first competition win in the men’s competition, his 40 points enough to win B grade from Bruce Mathieson who had 36 points.
Jeff Scott won A grade with 35 points from Mal Goodieson who had 32 points.
The ladies had a blind draw Stableford where Faye Englefield and Elain Gray won with 69 points from Sue Poole and Karen Bulman who had 64 points.
Due to the restrictions placed on us under the stage 3 we can play social golf – no competitions.
Unfortunately the final day of the men’s club championships was not able to be played so it is congratulations to Daryl Morgan who is our very worthy club champion for 2020.
The results in A grade the scratch and handicap winner was Daryl Morgan, winning the scratch by 19 shots from Ben Hogan and the handicap by one shot from Mick Hogan.
In B grade Robert Stewart is the scratch and handicap winner, he won by six shots from Al Rayner on scratch and by two shots from Keith Rogers in the handicap.
In C grade Geoff Smith took both crowns, winning the scratch from Tom Ryan and Brett Overton who tied for second by five shots and the handicap from Tom and Brett by the same margin.
Unfortunately our clubhouse will be closed until further notice.
WENTWORTH
GLEN Walker had his first Stableford win at the Wentworth Golf Club on Thursday.
Walker took out the event with 37 points. Runner-up was Peter Baird with 36 points.
Ball winners were Ron Moore and Howard Hankinson.
NTP: Howard Hankinson 200cm on the 12th.
Mr Risky went to Ged Chapman with a brilliant 23 points.
Sunday’s stroke event was won by Bill Slee on 73 net.
Runner-up was Howard Hankinson 74 net.
Ball winners were Ron Moore 79 net and Bill Murray 80 net.
NTP: Bill Murray 476cm on 8th.
Mr Risky was won by Tom Clark with 95 net.
VETERANS
FOLLOWING the success of last Monday’s veteran golfers association’s competition there seems to be sufficient support for our next event.
We had a good field that included five new members and we participated in a safe and enjoyable round of golf.
It was the first day that the compulsory wearing of face masks came into effect and it was tremendous to see all members looking out for each other and the community.
However it seems as in politics a week is a long time in golf.
The revised COVID-19 restrictions came into effect just two days after the Red Cliffs round.
Local golf clubs have already made changes to the way they conduct business.
These add to the complexity of conducting our next event. The venue is Robinvale for a Stableford competition.
With the closing of the border by the New South Wales government it means that unless you have the required permit players would not be allowed to travel across the bridge.
We will need to use the alternative route through Hattah.
Although the five kilometre travel restriction does not apply to country Victoria the need to travel around one 100 kilometres each way is contrary to the strategy that travel and interaction between places needs to be limited.
If the next round is to be cancelled then our October round will be after the six weeks duration of this current lock-down.
We will continue to negotiate with clubs, members and authorities to ensure we have as much information as possible to make an informative decision.
Currently it appears that once again this next round is unlikely to go ahead.
RIVERSIDE
AS many will now know, competition golf is unable to be conducted whilst stage 3 restrictions are in place.
Golfers are however still permitted to play socially in groups of two, adhering to the wearing of face masks.
Hiring of golf carts is no longer permitted unless the person has a medical reason or is over the age of 65.
One person per cart, still applies, unless you are living in the same household and the above criteria applies.
Clubs are also not able to hire golf sticks or pull buggies.
Last Monday’s veteran and friends was won by Greg King on a score of 37 points , followed by John Denman on 36 points .
The ladies Tuesday Stableford was won by June Hensgen, after her round of 37 points . Rose Barich was runner-up on 35 points .
Nine holes were also played by the ladies with Lauris Hicks coming in with a great score of 23 points to win.
Wednesday’s men’s field was once again over and above their normal numbers with 95 making the most of the last competition for a while.
Tom Lanyon had a super round, carding 41 points to be on top in A Grade. Darren Gray was runner-up, in front of Brendan Bower on a count back with 39 points .
Peter George wasn’t going to allow A grade to take all the glory when he also had an excellent 41 points for his win in B grade. Keith Willis was three behind, to grab runner-up on 38 points .
Two eagles came from Wednesday’s game. Jarrad Stokker on the par five 14th and Noel Thomas on the par five 5th.
The last competition for the next six weeks was the ladies monthly medal and putting.
With 34 in the field, the event was played in two grades.
Verna Wakefield smashed out a magnificent overall score, to be rewarded with the medal after her (98/70).
This also gave her the honors in B grade and to top off her day, she also excelled in the putting, winning with 28 putts.
The runner-up in B grade was Ayse Jewitt, with 98, 71.
Ninette Mammone had a 94, 74 to win A grade from Lisa Garioch 84, 75 who picked up second place.
If anyone has any queries over the social playing of golf over the coming weeks, please contact Riverside on 50 234255.
Stay safe and take care of each other.
Riverside recently lost one of its long standing members. Nan Young was a proud and respected member and will be sadly missed.
COOMEALLA
WEDNESDAY’s A grade medley par winner was Mick Golitschenko +3. Runner-up Pat Murphy +2 and third Ivan McKenzie +2.
NTP: 3rd Ivan McKenzie 518cm, Sue Laird 35cm, 7th Bernie Sprague 156cm, Sue Laird 315cm, 11th Joe Morello 180cm, 18th Darren Murnane 180cm.
Saturday’s medley Stableford A grade winner was Sue Laird 39 points, Aaron Hawkins 37 points and third Ivan McKenzie 36 points.
NTP: Thorell Lees 513cm, 7th David Martin Hole in One, Justin Clay 384cm, 18th Troy Neville 550cm.
Sunday’s medley Stableford winner was Bryan James 31 points from Walter Schulz 31 points.
NTP: Justin Freeman 600cm, 11th Ben Keer 500cm.
