MILDURA
THE Mildura ladies played single Stableford last Tuesday and Fran Richards emerged the winner with 37 points. Mabel Crouch was second (34). Valerie Whitelaw and Eily Raeck were a point behind.
NTPs were: Richards (second, 261, and 10th, 22) and Sandra Hutchinson (12th, 905).
A field of 87 men played single stroke for the monthly mug last Wednesday. The A Garde winner was Ron Rowse (67) from Cliff Ferguson (70) and Joseph Rocca (71).
Donald Wall won B Grade with 68 from Peter Dooley (69) and Ron Leamon (70).
NTPs were: Jamie Lanyon (second, 179), Rocca (10th, 517) and Rowse (12th, 104.
The ladies played single Stableford on Friday. Elaine Henshall was the winner with 32 points on countback over Bev Stone. Carla Sherriff also had 32 for third.
The Mildura men played single stroke in three grades for the monthly medal on Saturday.
Greg Toma (70) won A Grade ahead of Graeme Polkinghorne (72) on countback from Trevor Riordan.
Ray Quirk (68) had the best net score of the day to win B Grade from Bruce Armstrong and Craig Wright (both 73).
NTPs were: Riordan (first, 152), Mark Pullman (second, 320, Josef Moisidis (10th, 625) and Toma (12th, 285).
The Mildura veteran men played single Stableford on Monday. The winner was Ron Leamon (36). Cliff Ferguson (33) was second and Ferdi Bergamin (33) was third.
Coming events: Today: Men’s single Stableford. Tomorrow and Friday: Social golf and ladies’ 18-hole Stableford. Saturday: Men’s medley Stableford. Sunday: Social play followed by a charity Ambrose event. Monday: Mildura veteran men’s Ambrose. Tuesday: Ladies’ nine and 18-hole Stableford. Golf bookings can be made online or by calling 5022 8089.
WENTWORTH
LAST Thursday’s Stableford went down to a countback with veteran Bill Murray (34) prevailing over Annette Green.
NTP was Howard Hankinson (eighth, 500) and Mr Risky went to Wayne Astbury (seven points).
Sunday’s stroke round also went down to a countback and again Green went down; this time to Glen Walker (69). All the more impressive was this was Glen’s first 18-hole event since his hand surgery. So watch out, handicap will be coming down.
The NTP was Green, playing very well with bionic eyes to record 60cm on the second.
Mr Risky went to Garry Bourke (88).
RIVERSIDE
THIS was a week of ladies’ champions, with Ash Barty and Jamie Kah achieving amazing results.
But I think Riverside’s Lisa Garioch started the ball rolling, winning her fifth club championship on Thursday. Congratulations to them all.
Final results of Ladies’ Championships – club champion: Lisa Garioch.
Scratch – A Grade: Garioch (84-85-86-255). Runner-up: Lorraine Palmer (91-94-100-285).
B Grade: Linda Dickson (99-98-105-302). Runner-up: Adel Dal Corobbo (106-102-103-311).
C Grade: May Connolly (110-114-108-332). Runner-up: Marie Hudak (111-116-110-337).
Handicap – A Grade: Garioch (74-75-76-225). Runner-up: Jen Stephenson (74-75-79-228).
B Grade: Kaye Ballantyne (73-75-75-223). Runner-up: Dickson (75-74-81-230).
C Grade: Rose Gilardi (80-69-81-230). Runner-up: Hudak (77-82-76-235).
Henshilwood Trophy: Jan Lloyd (net 69 in first round). Veterans Trophy: Kaye Ballantyne (73-75-75-223). Heather Bothroyd Shield: Ballantyne (73-75-75-223 -best overall net score for championships).
Jim Callaway started off the week with a winning score of 39 in Monday’s veteran and friends comp.
In the ladies’ Tuesday 18-hole, Lloyd continued her good form, also finishing with a nice 39 for her win. Kathy Ridley wasn’t too far behind, picking up second place on 38.
The nine-hole comp went the way of Maree Irvin (19).
NTPs were: Rose Barich (fourth, 210), Lyn Saunders (seventh, 240) and Dot Knight (18th, 24).
Men’s Stableford on Wednesday was played in two grades.
Jason Marks (40) had an excellent round to take A Grade. Runner-up went to John Fraser (38) on countback with Graeme Southwell.
Another 40 points took Callan Davis to the top of B Grade, just in front of Bob Wagner (39).
Two eagles were produced, both on the par-five 14th by Damian Lanyon and Garth Doherty.
NTPs were: Jason Marks (fourth, 150), Grant Giddings (seventh, 270), Laurie Riordan (12th, 180), Graham Seivewright (17th, 240) and Barry Pilgram (18th, 240).
The ladies contested the last round of their championships on Thursday.
The daily results were in two grades and Chitra Rankin put together a lovely round (92-73) to win A Grade from Suzy Conquest (92-74).
A four-way countback was needed in B Grade and it was Marie Hudak (110-76), who collected the win over May Connolly (108-76), in second place, followed by Kay Ballantyne (106-76) and Lyn Thompson (111-76).
NTPs were: Dot Knight (fourth, 203), Jen Stephenson (seventh, 1015) and Lorraine Palmer (12th, 165, and 18th, 86).
Friday’s nine-hole medley Stableford was won by Nicholas George, on a great score of 23. After a countback, Gary McNally was runner-up over Sam Broomby and Jack Graham.
It was par for the ladies on Saturday, with another win for Sandy Briggs, making the most of her -1. Lorraine Palmer grabbed second after a countback against Lyn Delmenico, both on -2.
NTPs were: Lyn Thompson (fourth, 500), Pat Riordan (seventh, 300), Roz Nash (12th, 53) and Margie Lampard (18th, 32).
Meanwhile, the men were playing par in the qualifying round for the Watson, Henshilwood, Hollick, Holland Trophy.
The best score of the day came from Brendan Rowse, with a outstanding +4.
Ian Dickason had a super +3 to win A Grade, with Ash Whitehouse runner up on +2, after a countback against Darren Gray.
It was another very nice score in B Grade of +3 from Tuarae Kirirua. He was the clear winner there. A three-way countback left Aren Brokensha as runner-up, followed by Alan Connolly and Aaron Jeffrey, all-square.
It was + 3 taking out every grade. This time from C Grade winner, Rocky Pipicella, after a countback with Gary Van Steenis.
Darren Gray played two amazing shots of the par-four 17th to get his eagle.
NTPs were: Bob Wagner (fourth, 95), Greg King (seventh, 67), Jarrad Stokker (12th, 312), Gray (17th – eagle) and Alex Spooner (18th, 198).
Sunday’s Medley Stableford saw Ryan Zeppel come in with an exceptional 41 to win in front of Sandra Luitjes on a nice 38.
NTPs were: Paul Danenberg (fourth, 147), Wayne Innes (14th, 7) and Kendall Marchment (18th, 130).
COOMEALLA
LAST Wednesday’s A Grade pairs went to Dom Vartulli and Anthony Zara (62.25) over Ivan McKenzie and Ken Wakefield (62.50) and Jacob Slimmon and Matt Mason (62.75).
NTPs were: Ross Robertson (third, 221), David Guild (seventh, 221), Ray Lyons (11th, 119) and Graeme Burrows (18th, 348).
Wednesday’s ladies’ winners were Lee Bottomley and Cath Eddie (65.25). They were followed by Sandra Hunt and Janice Walker (71.25).
NTP was: Jenny Smith (seventh, 547).
Friday’s nine-hole medley Stableford was won by Debralie James (22) ahead of Craig Storer (20).
NTPs were: Storer (11th, 220) and Ross Robertson (18th, 308).
Men’s A Grade on Saturday was claimed by Jacob Slimmon (40) from Mark Woodhouse (37) and Cam Stewart (36).
B Grade went to Ilker Deli (41). Murray Appleby (38) was second and Aaron Duck (37) third.
Paul Bicker (35) won C Grade from Rod Appleby (34) and David Smith (33).
NTPs were: Kerry West (third, 429), Peter Duscher (seventh, 0), Andrew Stewart (11th, 215) and Paul White (18th, 270).
Saturday’s ladies’ event was won by Cath Eddie (38) from Sharon Morrell (36).
NTPs were: Lee Bottomley (third, 37, and seventh, 78), Lynda Saunders (11th, 45) and Morrell (18th, 128).
Craig Tung (39) won Sunday’s medley Stableford by a point over Serfet Kuzu.
NTPs were: Mark Woodhouse (third, 420), James Daly (seventh, 380), Stuart Ferguson (11th, 130) and Mick Golitschenko (18th, 125).
Congratulations to Jacob Slimmon on his eagle on the 13th, Duscher on his hole-in-one on the seventh and
Keehan Blows on his albatross – holing his second shot on the 477m par-5 12th.
Coming events: Today: Men’s stroke monthly mug. Women’s stroke and putting. Friday: Medley nine-hole Stableford. Saturday: Men’s and ladies’ Stableford. Sunday: medley Stableford.
VETERANS
FOLLOWING discussions with the Ouyen Golf Club it has been decided to cancel this year’s annual event.
There was a hope that the planned trip organised for early this year could be rescheduled but the course is still not suitable due to a lack of sufficient rain. We hope that we have the opportunity to return next year.
Last week we listened to our guest, the VVGA secretary John Robertson, tell us about distributing information through local secretaries. True to his word, I have been asked to distribute information about this year’s VVGA’s Annual Sandgreen Championship. Details can be found at www.parklandsgolfclub.com.au. The closing date for entries is July 24, so if you are considering playing, get a move along. Members are reminded they can seek financial assistance from our association if they represent our district.
COVID-19 is emerging as a problem for NSW residents so our fingers are crossed that we will be able to travel to Coomealla for our next round. It’s still three weeks away so no need to panic as there currently is a 15-kilometre bubble in place. Being our championship round, we are keen to see it proceed. I still advise players to book a cart if required and remind everyone that there is a requirement of having had played on two previous occasions to be eligible to compete. Being a championship round naturally means that it is a stroke round. So bring your best game.
RED CLIFFS
WEDNESDAY’S ladies’ Stableford competition winner in A Grade was Jill Gleeson with a lovely 36 points, from Sandra Marwood (32).
In B Grade, two of our new girls took the trophies home. Ruth Nguyen (38) won from Heather Shaw (34), on a countback from Margaret Maynard.
NTPs were: Gleeson (third, 12th and 15th), Elaine Gray (eighth) and Fay Ross (18th).
Men’s Wednesday competition winner was Peter Knight (38) from Matt Forward (36).
NTPs were: Jason Finch (eighth) and Forward (17th and 18th).
On Saturday the par for the golden putter produced some great scores. Robert Chase with a fine +5 was the winner from Gary Nunn (+4), on a countback from Jeffrey Scott.
NTPs were: Brett Overton (third), Steve Farley (fifth), Gary Nunn (eighth), Paul Legg (ninth), John Prictor (12th), Michael Hogan (15th), th Affie Ganz (17th) and Chris Barko (18th).
The ladies’ winner was Patsy-Anne Kentwell with a great +5 from Heather Shaw on +3, on a countback from Noreen Smith.
NTPs were: Sandra Marwood (third), Dee Hopkins (eighth and 12th) Bobbie Ramsay (15th) and Rita Chase (17th).
Coming events: Today: Men’s and ladies’ Stableford, the men off the white markers. Saturday: Stroke monthly medal for both men and ladies.
The Senior ladies Open event, which was to have been played on Monday has been postponed due to lack of entries.
