WENTWORTH
GARRY Bourke produced a solid 36 points to win last Thursday’s Stableford at the Wentworth Golf Club.
Runner-up was Ged Chapman, who is starting to find some form – with 34.
NTPs was: Glen Walker (eighth, 300). Mr Risky was won by Howard Hankinson (24).
New player Josh Lowry set the standard on Sunday with a 63 net to claim first place.
It was an eye-catching performance and sure to warrant the attention of the handicapper. Runner-up was Chapman (65), who capped off another consistent week.
NTP was: Ron Moore (second, 599). Tom Clark won Mr Risky with 84.
A working bee to lay grass will be held on Friday and everyone is encouraged to attend.
COOMEALLA
TERRY Albion won the medley Stableford last Wednesday with 39 points from runner-up Matt Mason (38). Kaylene Geddes was third.
NTPs were: Justin McPhee (third, 99, seventh, 20, and 18th, 750) and Tim Vandenberg (11th, 402).
For the ladies, Lynda Saunders was nearest on the third, 160, Robyn Hand (seventh, 361) and Jenny Smith (11th, 427).
Friday was a medley 12-hole Stableford for the President’s Port.
Matt Mason won with 24 points from Daniel Elstone (22).
NTP was: Troy Neville (seventh, 507, and 11th, 927).
Saturday’s medley Stableford went to Ben Pitt (40) from Neil Saunders (39) and Ross Robertson (38).
NTPs were: Craig Lovel (third, 540), Steve Morrell (seventh, 147), Robertson (11th, 66) and David Martin (18th, 205).
For the ladies it was: Sharon Morrell (third, 880, and 18th, 445), Sonya Golitschenko (seventh, 380, and 11th, 380).
Sunday’s medley Stableford winner was Bryan James (45) from Anthony Kelly (38).
Neville had another accurate day on the par threes with Ntps pins on the seventh (336) and the 18th (160).
VETERANS
THE Sunraysia and District Veteran Golfers Association is an affiliate member of the Victorian Veteran Golfers Association (VVGA).
Our members are registered as members of the state association when they pay their annual fee.
VVGA members are eligible to participate in club competitions and to represent districts in state and national tournaments.
As the district secretary, I regularly receive emails from George Thorne who is the state secretary of the VVGA.
Recently he sent me an email that sought feedback from the Australian Veteran Golfers Union on a proposal from the New South Wales Veteran Golfers.
Information is being sought on whether the age to be eligible to join associations as a veteran be lowered from 55 years to 50. There was no request for a formal ballot of members, but rather an indication was sought on the likely support for this motion.
This issue had been discussed at the local level and our association had already adopted the change.
I was able to send George an email stating our willingness to support the proposition.
So far I have been informed of eight replies across the state. There have been five no responses and three yes responses.
There has been no further correspondence and, as far as I am aware, no decision has been made. The district events will continue to allow participants who are 50 years of age to play.
When that next district event will be is still not finalised. Let’s hope it’s as soon as next month.
