Mildura
THE Mildura ladies’ nine-hole Stableford last Tuesday was won by Isobel Westhead with 18 points. Marlene Charlesworth was second on 14.The 18-hole Stableford on the same day was won by Elaine Henshall (37) and Janet Fumberger (35) was second.
NTPs were: Mabel Crouch (second, 232cm), Carla Sherriff (10th, 130) and Henshall (12th, 509.The men’s monthly mug competition last Wednesday was in two grades. Maurice Warn won A Grade (70 net) on countback from Bruce Dickie (70) and Les Williams (71). The best net score of the day was by Alan Steedman (67), who won B Grade. Billy Fishwick was second (72) and Stephen Reberger (74) third.
NTPs were: Warn (first, 140), Geoff Hazeldine (10th, 1150), Josh McAskill (second and pig prize, 186) and Steven Fumberger (12th, 242).
The men’s Stableford medley competition on Saturday was in three grades. Steven Fumberger won A Grade with a score of 39 points, on countback from Ross Bowen. Maurice Warn (36) was third.
B Grade required a countback on 37 points to determine that Jeff Chalmers was the winner and Ryan Thomas was second. Terry O’Brien (36) was third. Andrew Cottrell (39) won C Grade on countback from Joseph Dent. Frank Poole (37) was third.
NTPs were: Keith Williams (first, 190), Chalmers (second, 110, and pig prize), Noel Hedwards (10th, 790) and Chippa Kolpin (12th, 190).
The Mildura veteran men played single Stableford on Monday and the winner was Tony Dal Corobbo (35). Five players – Peter Briggs, Ron Leamon, Peter Dooley, Peter Rhodes and John Williams – scored 33.
Coming events: Today: Combined Stableford. Tomorrow and Friday: Social play. Saturday and Sunday: Medley Stableford. Monday: Mildura veteran men’s Stableford. Tuesday: Ladies’ monthly medal and Stableford. Wednesday: Men’s Stableford. Bookings can be made online or call the Mildura Golf Shop on 5022 8089.
Coomealla
LAST Wednesday’s men’s international Stableford A Grade winner was Zac Martin (eight points) on countback from Ross Bowen. Third was Larry Frasca (five)s.
B Grade winner: Chris Gurney (seven). Runner-up: Jefferey Giddings (seven). Third: Wayne Demery (five).
C Grade winner: Dylan Bottoms (five). Runner-up: Ken Forster (four). Third: David Porter (-1).
NTPs were: Zac Martin (third, 132), Ross Robertson (seventh, 94) and Jefferey Giddings (18th, 197).
Wednesday’s ladies’ international Stableford winner was Ninette Mammone (10) over Lee Bottomey (six).
NTPs were: Bottomley (third, 16, and 18th, five) and Mammone (11th, 48).
Friday’s medley nine-hole Stableford winner was Peter Duscher (18) on countback from Walter Schulz.
NTPs were: Tim Nunan (11th, 338) and Ross Robertson (18th, 682).
Saturday’s Men A Grade winner was Stan Prymke (39) on countback from Andrew Rix with Robert Pallot (36) third.
The B Grade winner was Paul Hewitt (36) on countback from Jayden Brooks and third went to Steve Morrell (35).
C Grade went to Scott Connor (47). Runner-up was Trevor Crabb (44) and third went to Fuat Karayilan (34).
NTPs were: Craig Maddigan (third, 110), Mark Cleary (seventh, 210), Aaron Duck (11th, 260 and Andrew Rix (18th, 290).
Saturday’s ladies’ winner was Susan Mills (36) – just ahead of Lynda Saunders (35).
NTPs were: Adel Dal Corobbo (third, 32), Fran Sette (seventh, 152), Maureen Bailey (11th, 48) and Heidi Schultz (18th, 26).
Sunday’s medley Stableford winner was Shaun Kirkpatrick (40). Runner-up was Kerry Grimmer (39). Third went to Edward Parker (39) and fourth to Wilkie Hudson (39).
NTPs were: Peter Bicker (third, 248), Mark Woodhouse (seventh, 310) and Keegan Blows (11th, 700).
Merbein
PLEASE be advised that due to expectant heavy rain this afternoon, the committee has decided to reschedule the par event to tomorrow.
Last Wednesday the field played Stableford with the spoils going to Mark Holding with 33 points via countback over Frank Zambito.
NTPs were: G. Kerr (third, 795) F. Crouch (eighth, 400) and R. Walder (16th, 750).
A delayed monthly medal was played out by the field on Saturday with president Craig Hocking getting the victory with 73 via countback over Steve Russell.
NTPs were: G. Kerr (third, 725), R. Redman (12th, 725), M. Dean (16th, 710, and 18th, 310).
Coming events: Tomorrow: Par event. Saturday: Stableford.
Veterans
I AM still being asked questions about the next district veteran’s game. The syllabus has been altered with the July listing swapped with the August event. We are not playing at Coomealla this month. It’s most important for new members and visitors to know about the change. To be clear, our next meeting will be at the Red Cliffs Golf Club on Monday, July 5.
I was reminded how fortunate we are to enjoy such mild winter days in Sunraysia. We regularly get to get out into the fresh air and enjoy the companionship of others. We might be expecting rainfall this week but that will only enhance the condition of the local courses. So it’s a fair expectation that the Red Cliffs course will be in top condition once again. Members always experience a friendly welcome and a delicious homemade lunch.
Last month numbers were a little disappointing because of the statewide lockdown but hopefully more will participate this time.
It will be not be a social round this month. Without the COVID-19 restrictions the 4BBB Stableford will be the usual competition round with NTP included. So it’s time to organise yourselves into teams and get along to Red Cliffs.
Be there at the usual registration time of 8:30am in preparation for a 9am captain’s address and a 9:30am shotgun start.
Take advantage of our wonderful climate. Come along and join in.
Red Cliffs
LAST Wednesday the ladies played stroke for the June monthly medal.
A Grade winner was Jill Gleeson on 74 from Margaret Stanbrook (76).
In B Grade, Rossalyn Baird was the winner on 76 from Fay Ross (77).
NTPS were: Stanbrook (third), Sally Jones (eighth), Gleeson (12th and 15th) and Baird (17th).
The men also played Stroke and the winner was Neville Birch (72) from Neil Wilkie (73).
NTPS were: Ray Pain (eighth), Keith Rogers (12th), John Plut (17th) and Wilkie (18th).
On Saturday the men played Stableford.
A Grade winner was Steve Farley (39) from Affie Ganz (37).
The winner in B Grade was Chris Barko (37) from Jason Plant (36).
NTPs were: Matt Forward (third), Steve Farley (fifth ans 12th), Jamie Wood (eighth), Daryl Morgan (ninth), Chris Barko (15th), Peter Lynch (17th) and Glen Goodall (18th).
The ladies played stroke in the first round of Club Championships. In the daily competition, Jill Gleeson was the winner in A Grade on 74 from Di Morrall (75).
In B Grade, Karen Bulman (75) was the winner on a countback from Carmel Briody.
NTPs were: Keryn Neindorf (third), Faye Englefield (eighth), Morrall (12th), Sheryl Blagus (15th) and Lea Walmsley (17th).
Scratch leaders after the first round of ladies club championships:
A Grade: Jill Gleeson 86 from Sally Jones 95.
B Grade: Sue Poole 97 from Sue Johns, Di Morrall and Kay Hart all on 98.
C Grade: Patsy-Anne Kentwell 107 from Denise Morgan.
D Grade Karen Bulman 113 from Fay Ross 118.
Coming events: This week the ladies play a 4BBB Stableford RWH qualifying round, the men will play Stableford. Saturday: Men play stroke for the monthly medal and the ladies have the second round of Club Championships.
Riverside
THE Queen’s Birthday Holiday event was a fantastic day for Gavin Minter with his exceptional 41 points in the medley Stableford giving him a well-deserved win. Tom Wallace was next in line with a very fine 39.
NTPs were: Malcolm Kalms (fourth, 205), Brendan Rowse (12th, 800) and Glenn Butterworth (18th, 370).
On Tuesday, the ladies’ 18-hole comp went the way of Marie Hudak on a very pleasing 38.
NTPs were: Anne Parker (12th, 348) and June Hensgen(18th, 654).
Di Benham took out the nine-hole comp with 18s, but not before a countback against Jill Richardson.
NTP was: Leonie Nott (fourth, 295).
It was monthly medal for the men on Wednesday and the overall best score for the day came from Anthony Harmes with a magic round of (79-66), blitzing the field to grab the medal.
A Grade was won by Graeme Southwell on (80-70) over Gary Sharman (88-71).
John Denman finished with a win in B Grade after his 92-70 held off Adam Schelfhout (93-73).
NTPs were: Schelfhout (fourth, 1200), Damien Arney (seventh, 260), Jim Callaway (12th, 680), Kevin Eastwood (17th, 595) and Denman (18th, 700).
Thursday also saw the ladies contesting their monthly medal and it came down to a countback between Heather Klemm (93-73) and Lorraine Palmer (91-73). The medal went the way of Heather.
NTPs were: Lisa Garioch (fourth, 145), Jen Stephenson (seventh, 285), Jan Lloyd (12th, 15) and Lorraine Palmer (18th, 20).
Friday’s nine-hole medley Stableford was a winner for Warrick Fisher after he finished on 23. Kevin Burke put together 22 to come in runner-up.
Saturday brought with it Par for the Ladies and Lyn Thompson came out the better after a count back against Kathy Ridley, both were square.
NTPs were: Heather Klemm (fourth, 600), Garioch (12th, 103) and Tracey Bryan (18th, 32).
Par was also on the agenda for the men and David Lloyd played an excellent game, finishing with the overall best score of plus five, to collect the Drummonds Award.
Reece Godfrey was the A Grade winner, on a very nice +3, from Steve Wilmann on +2, after a countback with Barry Pilgram.
A +2 , from Kevin Kirirua-Gill, won B Grade, with another countback to decide second place. Keith Vale snared that, followed by Laurie Riordan and Ken Upton, all square.
NTPS were: Craig Jervies (fourth, 150), Kev Maginness (seventh, 105), Reece Godfrey (17th, 550) and Paul Reed (18th, 310).
Gavin Minter had a win on Sunday in the medley Stableford with a terrific 38, after a countback with runner-up Jen Stephenson and Shane Johns.
Kendall Marchment and Nicholas George both had eagles on the par-five 11th.
NTPS were: Kendall Marchment (fourth, 425), Gary McNally (seventh, 750) and Jon Slatter (18th, 520).
