RIVERSIDE
WHILE competition may not be back up and running yet at Riverside Golf Club, members still saluted two of their own who hit a hole-in-one within 24 hours of each other.
On Friday night Nick Goodieson nailed his tee shot on the par-3 seventh before Lyn Thompson on Saturday did likewise on the par-3 fourth.
Club manager David Gardiner said the duo were the talk of the club with a hole-in-one being a rarity, let alone having two occur within a short period of time.
Gardiner said it was the first single shot hole for both players.
COOMEALLA
WEDNESDAY’S men’s A Grade was won by Aaron Blake on 39 points from Craig Storer (38) and Ivan McKenzie (37).
B Grade was won by Thorell Lees (38) ahead of Aaron St Leon and Ken Wakefield (both 36), while Rodney Hand (38) won C Grade ahead of Kevin Aston (37) and Kerry West (36).
NTPs were: Blake (third, 58), West (seventh, 27), Brad Hallam (11th, 200) and Michael James (18th, 730).
Robyn Hand won Wednesday’s women’s competition with 37 points from Sue Arthur (35).
NTPs were: Lee Bottomley (third, 38), Frann Sette (seventh, 155), Adel Dal Corobbo (11th, 42) and Jodene Tuau (18th, 120).
Friday’s medley 12-hole Stableford president’s port was won by Dennis Williams (22) from Steve Morrell (21).
NTP was Phil Matotek (11th, 308).
Friday’s 18-hole medley Stableford was won by Andrew Fairley (39) from Clinton Leavold (37).
NTPs were: Kylie Walters (third, 610, Fairley (seventh, 96), Nik Wade (11th, 327) and David Hancock (18th, 190).
On Saturday, Paul White was the A Grade men’s winner with 68, ahead of Ed Parker (69) and Cam Stewart (71).
B Grade was won by Aaron Duck (68) from Glenn Parker (69) and Jason Hartley (72). Kevin Browning took out C Grade (65) from Josh Valentich (68) and Terry Albion (69).
NTPs were: Anthony Mills (third, 835), Phil Moisidis (seventh, 185), Greg Stewart (11th, 504) and Cam Stewart (18th, 158).
The ladies’ winner was Sue Mills (74) on a countback from Tuau.
NTPs were: Lyn Saunders (third, 195), Nia Whittle (seventh, 770), Maureen Bailey (11th, 60) and Madeline Jukes (18th, two).
Sunday’s medley Stableford was won by Lachlan Murdoch (41) ahead of Craig Storer (38), Kevin Aston (37) and Evan Tranter (36).
NTPs were: Damen Southgate (seventh, 153), Michael Wade (11th, 295) and Dale Stephens (18th, 172).
It was a week for eagles at the Coomealla course, with Troy Neville and Aaron Duck each hitting an eagle on the second hole on Wednesday and Sunday respectively, while Aaron Hawkins scored two-under on the eighth on Friday.
Coming events: Today: Men’s Stableford monthly mug and ladies’ stroke monthly medal. Friday: Medley nine-hole Stableford. Saturday: Stroke for the opening round of the men’s and ladies’ club championships, with the men to hold round 2 on Sunday while ladies play Stableford. Next Wednesday: Club championship continues with ladies’ second round. Next Saturday: Ladies’ final round and men’s third. Next Sunday: Men’s final round.
VETERANS
FOR the past month in Sunraysia we have been fortunate to have been allowed to play non-contact sports, which includes golf.
Many districts throughout the state have just been granted that very privilege as lockdowns transform into lockouts. Having both jabs will give people advantages as we emerge from the COVID-19 restrictions. So it seems wise to participate while the opportunity exists. Local veteran golfers have the extra advantage of playing across many different courses and this Monday, October 4, we have our next scheduled event, planned to be a 4BBB Stableford at the Merbein Golf Club.
Complying with COVID requirements may necessitate that it becomes a social event instead. Food will be provided if allowed and the expectation will be that we will follow our normal procedures. Twenty dollars will cover green fees and a lunch.
The starting time will be 9.30am and players can sign in using QR codes or register their details manually. Social distancing and number restrictions will be in place on the day.
The club has a limited number of carts for hire so I would advise you contact the clubhouse as soon as possible.
It would be great to have good numbers as district clubs appreciate our support and this is shown in their willingness to organise these days at very reasonable prices. So I hope to see you come along and enjoy what is always a well-organised and great day.
Meanwhile, keep safe, keep isolated and get vaccinated.
WENTWORTH
THURSDAY’S Stableford saw Bill Slee continue his winning ways with 37 points, runner-up going to the Straight Arrow Col Stewart on 35.
NTP was Col Stewart (second, 630). Mr Risky went to Ged Chapman with his 21 points.
Sunday stroke saw the same result on a different day, Slee carrying on the good form with 74. Runner-up was Bill Murray (75).
NTP was Slee (second, 200). Mrs Risky went to Annette Green with 82 net.
