COOMEALLA
A GRADE men’s on July 21 was won by Rod Hand (41) with Ivan McKenzie and Greg Rhodes a point behind.
NTPs were: Malcolm Kalms (third, 490), Neil Saunders (seventh, 260) Brendon Garlett (11th, 308) and Rhodes (18th, 157),
The ladies’ winner was Kaylene Geddes (34) from Robyn Hand (32).
NTPs were: Geddes (third, 0), Jan Bird (seventh, 2000), Lyn Saunders (11th, 390) and Hand (18, 251).
Medley nine-hole Stableford on July 23 was won by Larry Frasca (21) from Ross Robertson (19).
NTP was Troy Neville (18th, 640).
The men’s A Grade winner on July 24 was Ilker Deli (39) from Rhodes and Ryan Tulloch (36 each).
B Grade was won by Nicholas Cottrell (41) from Brendon Garlett (38) ands Aaron Hawkings (36).
NTPs were: Shane Trinick (third, 225, and 18th, 534), Rhodes (seventh, 114) and Joe Morello (11th, 111).
Sunday’s medley Stableford was won by Cottrell (37) from Deborah Davison (35).
NTPs were: Troy Neville (third, 470, and 11th, 344), Jayden Brooks (seventh, 200) and Bryan James (18th, 288).
Coming events: Today: Stableford. Friday: Medley 12-hole Presidents Port. Saturday: Par. Sunday: Medley Stableford.
MERBEIN
PREVIOUS error by the captain on the results, my apologies. Here is Wednesday, July 7, to Saturday, July 10.
On Wednesday July 7, the field played out a Stableford with the win going to Greg Marshall (37) over Frank Zambito (36).
NTPs were: Michael Cook (second,150), Ken Matulic (third, 725, and 14th, 335), Adrian Rudd (16th, 920) and Frank Crouch (18th, 780).
On Saturday, July 10, the field took on a par event with some great scores coming in. The win went to Zambito (+6 ) over Fox Mulder (+5).
NTPs were: Matty Wilkes (second, 290), Peter Shadwick (third, 247, and 18th, 147), Doggy (sixth, 115), Tim Rix (eighth, 222), David Hancock (12th, 109, and 14th, 305) and Shane Trinick (16th, 132).
If all goes well with government announcements regarding COVID-19 we will persevere with a 4BBB Stableford on Saturday. If we are allowed to play on Wednesday we will bump out a Stableford. But please keep an eye on announcements.
VETERANS
AT the time of writing this report there was some confusion as everyone was eagerly awaiting an announcement from the state government about the possible changing of COVID restrictions.
With New South Wales in a difficult situation, that state might not be in a position to lift their restrictions as quickly and so details about travel between Mildura and Coomealla will need to be clarified.
The permissible size of outdoor groupings will also need to be considered. Our problem is that we don’t know so we will communicate with club representatives as soon as the information is available.
All being well, we will travel to Coomealla for next Monday’s Championship stroke round. That means registration starts at 8.30am with a captain’s address at 9am in readiness for a 9.30am shotgun start. Those who have played at least twice this year will be eligible to compete to be our 2021 Champion (best scratch score). We also have A and B scratch and handicap competitions along with our usual NTPs.
So bring your best game. Cart hire is available. The cost will be $20 as it is expected that we will be able to enjoy a lunch after our game.
We have a contingency plan should the need arise. The Coomealla Golf Club have agreed that we can postpone the event for another week. With fingers crossed it will go ahead as planned.
Stay tuned. I hope to see you there.
WENTWORTH
THURSDAY’S Stableford was played in very cold and wet conditions but the warmest person on the course was Bill Slee with yet another under-handicap score of 34.
Runner-up again went to Annette Green (32).
NTP was Green with a great shot – 145 on the second. Mr Risky went to Garry Burke (21).
Sunday’s stroke on another cold day was won by Bill Murray (69). Runner-up was one out of the blue, Ally Thompson (70).
NTP was Michael Cook (second, 515). Mr Risky went to Glen Walker (91).
Look after the carts, that’s all we have.
