MILDURA
GOLF at Mildura is on the way back to “normal” operations, subject to the requirements for social distancing and wearing of masks.
The greens have been cored and the course is in excellent condition.
It is necessary that all players, particularly green fee players, register at the golf shop before play, so that contact tracing can happen if any person subsequently becomes ill with COVID-19.
The ladies played their Friday/Saturday Stableford competitions last week, with Emmalee Beggs scoring 39 points, for a win over Margaret McGlashan on 38 and Bev Matthews on 37.
The men played single Stableford in two grades on Saturday.
In A Grade, Michael Smallwood scored 43 points for a win over Steve Crawford on 38, and Lee Tucker on 37.
Nigel Ingram won B Grade with 37 points, Michael Coghlan was second with 36 points, and Paul Treacy was third on 33 points.
Nearest the pin prizes went to Peter Miatke (second hole, 134cm, which also won the pig prize), Steven Fumberger (10th hole, 210cm), and Lee Tucker (12th hole, 232cm).
The competition on Sunday was a medley Stableford, won by George Glasheen with 36 points.
The Mildura veteran golfers played single Stableford on Monday when Paul Treacy continued his good form to win with 39 points, Cliff Ferguson was second on 38, and Frank Tippett had 36 points for third place.
The competitions for the next week are all Stableford – men’s today, ladies on Friday, men’s and ladies on Saturday, medley on Sunday, veteran men on Monday, and ladies on Tuesday.
COOMEALLA
WEDNESDAY’S A Grade men’s winner was Marlon Fraser with 45 net, ahead of Ken Sudholz on 43 nett and Terrence Duck with 41.
NTPs were: 3rd, Ross Robertson 907cm; 7th, David Martin 340cm; 11th Joe Morello 340cm; 18th Andrew Rix 356cm.
Wednesday’s ladies’ winner was Helen Barnes with 31 net ahead of Sue Laird on countback.
NTPs were: 3rd Jennifer Smith 376cm; 7th Sue Laird 90cm; 11th Kaylene Geddes 320cm; 18th Sue Laird 110cm.
Friday’s medley nine-hole Stableford was taken out by Bryan James with 22 – just ahead of Sally Mcorist on 21.
NTP was: 11th Mark White 300cm.
Richard Vandenberg scored Saturday’s men’s A Grade result with 38, just pipping David Martin, also on 38, while Glenn Marr was third (37).
B Grade went to Ron Moore with 40 net, from Mark Alvey (40) and Aaron Duck (39).
NTPs were: 7th Darren Bottomley 229cm, Glenn Marr 520cm, 18th Jamie Marciano 420cm.
The ladies’ competition on Saturday was won by Nia Whittle on 37, clear of Adel Dal’Corobbo with 34.
NTPs were: 3rd Sue Laird 30cm; 7th Adel Dal’Corobbo 240cm, 11th Sally Mcorist 80cm, 18th Nia Whittle 121cm.
Nick Cavallaro took out Sunday’s medley Stableford with 40 net from Darren Bottomley on 38 and Jim Fahey and Cameron Stewart, both on 37.
NTPs were: 3rd Craig Gursansky 145cm; 7th Sue Laird 210cm; 11th Jim Fahey 184cm; 18th Gregory Philp 110cm.
Coming events: Today: Men’s Stableford, ladies’ stroke Monthly Medal; Friday: Presidents Port 12 holes; Saturday: Men’s stroke Monthly Medal, ladies’ stroke Monthly Award; Sunday: Medley Stableford.
VETERANS
AFTER negotiations with the Merbein Golf Club and following the easing of COVID restrictions, the next round for district vet members is on.
Veterans will play a single Stableford competition on Monday, October 5, with the usual 18-hole event and nearest the pins, however the winners and prize presentations will be announced later.
The usual procedure of registering between 8.30am and 9am applies, but golfers only be required to pay $15 dollars for the green fee, competition entry and lunch.
The reduced cost is the association’s way of supporting members and district clubs at this difficult time.
The same conditions that apply at district clubs will be in force for that day, including social distancing, hygiene requirements, one person per cart and wearing of masks.
If players wish to hire a cart they must contact the club ASAP as they are in short supply.
The recent rain and a concerted effort by members has resulted in the course being presented in the best condition for some time and, as such, a good field is expected to attend.
This club always supports the district vets by providing a great lunch and this time will be no exception.
Lunch will be catered to comply with COVID standards and the usual drinks will be available.
WENTWORTH
MAX Hodge returned to Wentworth with a bang winning with an excellent 39 points in Thursday’s Stableford competition.
Runner-up went to in-form and sometimes lucky Bill Slee with 38 points, while ball winners Ged Chapman (37) and Col Stewart (35) also did well.
NTPs was Ged Chapman 990cm on the 8th and Mr Risky went to Tom Clark with 17 points.
Sunday’s stroke went down to the line with a three-way countback. Bill Slee was the winner with 71 net – ahead of Josh Lowry.
NTP went to Tom Clark 550cm on 12th and Mr Risky to Glen Walker with a big 92 net.
The Daylight Savings chicken run will be held on Tuesdays this summer.
