RED CLIFFS
2022 Red Cliffs Open
A grade scratch winner: Greg Rhodes 70/74 = 174. Runner-up: Cameron Stewart 75/73 = 148 on countback from Daryl Morgan 71/77 = 148.
A grade handicap winner: Damien Arney 70/70 = 140. Runner-up: Jai Hudson 69/74 = 143.
B grade scratch winner: Tim Knight 83/89 = 172. Runner-up: Tim Earl 94/86 = 180.
B grade handicap winner: T Turakii 74/72 = 146. Runner-up: Michael Englefield 72/74 = 146.
C grade scratch winner: Ula Henry 88/86 = 174. Runner-up: Jordan Baird 90/93 = 183.
C grade handicap winner: Ula Henry 68/66 = 134. Runner-up: Bruce Mathieson 68/73 = 141.
Ladies scratch winner: Sue Laird 76/80 = 156. Runner-up: Lee Bottomley 83/92 = 165.
Ladies handicap winner: Deirdre Merlin 76/68 = 144. Runner-up: Sue Laird 73/77 = 150.
Daily competition winners: Saturday
Men’s A grade: Jai Hudson 69 nett from Damien Arney 70 nett. B grade: Tim Knight 70 nett on countback from Ryan McEwan. C grade: Bruce Mathieson 68 nett on count back from Ula Henry.
NTP: 8th Ula Henry; 12th Denis Williams; 15th Steve Forrest; 17th Bruce Summerfield.
Ladies: A grade: Margaret McGlashan 72 nett from Sue Laird 73nett. B grade: Denise Morgan 73 nett from Bobbie Ramsay 75 nett. NTP: 8th Joan Ryan; 15th Jodene Tuau; 17th Dora Stewart.
Sunday: A grade: Ben Bamborough 69 nett from Damien Arney 70nett. B grade: Tuari Sv Jnr Turaki 72 nett from Tim Earl 73 nett. C grade Ula Henry 66 nett from Jordan Baird 72 nett. NTP: 8th Steve Forrest; 12th Edward Parker; 15th Tim Earl; 17th Trevor Riordan.Wednesday May 25. Ladies Stableford
A grade winner: Sally Jones on 33 points from Kay Hart on 31 points.
B grade winner: Carmel Briody on 38 points from Heather Shaw on 37 points. NTP: 3rd Jill Gleeson; 8th Kath Cattanach; 12th Julie McEwan; 15th Kay Hart; 17th Janny Gowers.
Men’s Stableford Competition winner Tom Ryan on 36 points from Ken Evans on 35 points. NTP: 8th Neville Birch, 12th Mark Wilson.
On Wednesday, stableford for both Ladies and Men and on Saturday it is the Men’s Annual Beef and Burgundy Ambrose in 4’s with a SGS at midday.
VETERANS
On Monday, June 6, the district veteran golfers meet at Riverside Golf Club for a single stableford competition. The normal routine applies. Registration begins around 8.30am followed by the captains address at 9am and then our dispersion to the starting tees for a shotgun start. Members are reminded to contact the club prior to the day if you need to hire a cart. They are in plentiful supply.
As usual the course is in top condition. Nature has helped out with some extra watering and the greens and fairways receive regular attention. After the game we can look forward to a warm welcome at the 19th.
Remember to wear your name tag and check your GA handicap.
June is an unusual month in that there is an extra round. On Monday, June 20, veterans travel to Ouyen for a 4BBB stableford day. This is a regular event and one that gives us the opportunity to play on sandscrapes. This advance notice is to give players time to organise pairs for that day, to arrange for carts to be transported and car pools to be finalised. A limited number of carts are available so it is important to contact Scott Brady on 0409 072 688 to ensure you secure one. Of course walkers are welcome.
Both these clubs make a great effort to support our association and so let’s show our ongoing appreciation by attending in good numbers.
New members both male and female are welcome to join us. See you next Monday.
RIVERSIDE
It was with sad hearts we received the news of the passing of Raelene Kolpin, one of Riverside’s past lady members. Raelene was a much loved and respected member and friend. Deepest sympathy goes to Chippa and their families.
Results. Monday, May 23
Ken Upton put his 35 points to good use in the Veteran and Friends Stableford, finishing in front of Rob Arnold on 34pts. Balls (6) 29pts on a count back.
NTP: 7th Jack Graham (200cm), 18th Jack Graham (120cm).
The nine hole comp on Tuesday was won by Marie Hudak, with 17pts.
June Hensgen put her name to the 18 hole Stableford, after her 37pts. Balls (2) 36pts.
NTP: 4th Tracy Lee (600cm), 12th Karyn Scheer (105cm), 18th Kathy Ridley (225cm).
Wednesday the Men’s Stableford was played in two grades.
Neil Bryant was the winner of A grade on a super 39 points, from Jon Slatter, with 38pts on a count back from, Ash Whitehouse.
B grade went to Ian Sievewright after his fine 38pts, in front of John Wass on 37pts. Balls (10) 34pts on a count back.
NTP: Zilzie Wines 4th – Tim Peterson (102cm), 7th Ash Whitehouse (35cm), 12th Tom Wilkinson (440cm), Good Deal Tyres 18th Chris Curley (32cm).
The Ladies hosted their Visitors Day on Thursday, with close to 70 players enjoying the beautiful weather, a course in tip top condition and making the very most of a delicious lunch of savouries and sweets.
The day was a Four Ball Better Ball and the pair of Rose Barich and Linda Dickson came in with a exceptional winning score of 45pts. It was a count back for second place, with Adel Dal Corobbo and Jennifer Smith (42pts) taking that honour, leaving Lorraine Palmer and Kathy Ridley third. Janette Mason and her partner, Lyn Delmenico picked up fourth place, on a count back, from Dot Knight and Di Benham, after their (41pts). Balls (14) 37pts on a count back.
NTPs were donated by Ladies President, Carol Benning. 4th Dot Knight (156cm), 7th Lisa Garioch (266cm), 12th Jen Leach (35cm), 18th Eily Raeck (65cm).
The winners of the Straightest Drive were: A grade Nia Whittle and B grade Tracey Lee.
Friday’s nine hole medley Stableford saw Riley Austin come away with the win, on a very nice 22pts. John Horkings was runner up, after a count back with Philip Teopenga, both on 20pts. Balls (12) 17pts on a count back.
Pat Riordan was the winner of the Ladies Saturday competition, with 30pts.
NTP: Zilzie Wines 4th Karyn Scheer (1000cm), 18th Lorraine Palmer (125cm).
The Men’s Monthly Medal was contested on Saturday, in three grades.
Darren Gray put in an excellent winning round to claim the Medal in A grade of (79/70), over Roland Tankard on (79/71) on a count back from Larry Cavallaro.
The score of the day and of the week came from Terry Sparrow, in B grade, with a mighty (84/65), claiming the Medal, nine shots better than runner up Ken Upton (95/74) on a count back from David Williams.
Maurie Munro played extremely well to grab the C grade Medal with his (97/69) from Jeff Riordan, on a count back from Peter George.
Balls (15) 75 nett on a count back.
NTP: Zilzie Wines 4th Grant Docking (85cm), 7th David Gardiner (980cm), Red Rooster 12th Grant Giddings (440cm), Sunbeam Fruits 17th Joe Lando (430cm), Good Deal Tyres 18th Jeff Riordan (260cm).
Joshua Fleming was the winner of Sunday’s Medley Stableford, with (38pts), from Mick Innes (37pts). Balls (7) 33pts.
NTP: Zilzies Wines 4th Josh Fleming (403cm), 7th Gavin Minter (422cm), Good Deal Tyres 18th Josh Fleming (325cm).
MERBEIN
Wednesday, May 25
Winner: Jimmy Piper 71 nett (on countback). Runner up: Mark Holding 71 nett.
NTP: 12th (club voucher) Frank Crouch (295cm), 16th (Merbein Lions Club) Frank Crouch (675cm).
Saturday, May 28
Winner: Mark Holding 43 pts. Runner up: Fox Mulder 40 pts. Ball comp: Nick Cavallo 37 pts. Ball comp: Graeme Dunne 36 pts
NTP: 3rd (Australian Vintage Merbein) Graeme Kerr 74cm, 3rd “Pigeon” Graeme Kerr, 12th (Club voucher) Ken Matulic (227cm), 16th (Merbein Lions Club) Al Gourlay (312cm), 16th (Merbein Lions Club) Al Gourlay (312cm).
Upcoming events
Wednesday (today): Par. Saturday, June 4: June Monthly Medal – Stroke.
WENTWORTH
Thursday’s stableford results
The below par scores continued with 33 points from Glen Walker solid enough to win.
Runner up on 31 was Bill Slee.
Ball winners were Bill Murray 29 and the improving Jeff Woodroffe 29 pts.
NTP: 17th Glen Walker(475cm).
Mrs Risky to Annette Green with 26 pts.
Sunday Stroke
Winner: Bill Slee 74 nett. Runner up: Garry Bourke 75.
Ball winner Howard Hankinson 79 nett.
NTP: 17th Howard Hankinson (600cm).
Mr Risky to Glen Walker 87 nett.
MILDURA
Ladies Competition
Tuesday 9 holes Monthly Medal
Winner was Sue Burgess (21) on 35 nett from runner up Jean Moore (37) on 38 nett
Tuesday 18 holes Monthly medal and 3rd round of the Voucher pouch
Winner was Elieen Raeck (17) with a 75 nett on a countback from runner up Janet Stanbrook (31) also on 75 nett.
Ball comp needed 78 or better to collect
NTP: 1st (Pete’s Pure wine) Mabel Crouch (1010cm), 10th (Trentham Estate) Jenny McCoy 72cm), 12th (Zilzie Wines) Glenys Anderson 167cm.
Friday stableford was won by Ruth Rodi (27) with 33 points.
Men’s Competition
Wednesday a single stableford event was played with 73 scores returned.
A grade winner was Noel Hedwards (12) with the best score of the day shooting 41 points, three clear of runner up Gavin Harrington (13) on 38 points on a countback from Larry Finis (12) also on 38 points.
B grade winner was Boof Ferguson (16) on 38 points from runners up Graham Robertson on 37 points on a countback from Dennis Murray also on 37 points.
18 balls in the ball comp needed 35 points or better to collect.
NTP: 1st )Pete’s Pure wine) Robert Young (128cm), 2nd (Trentham Estate/PIG) George Poriazis 296cm, 12th (Zilzie Wines) Maurice Warn 151cm. Medley Competition
Saturday a single stableford 84 players played, and the course was in general the winner.
A grade winner was Frank Crouch (15) with a solid 37 points from runner up Simon Kelly (13) on 36 points and Nick Katis grabbing 3rd with 35 points
B grade had a runaway winner and easily the best score of the day in Denis Clark (27) with 41 points from runner up Paul Wilton (25) on 38 points and 3rd to Eric Bruton (23) on 37 points.
Ball comp had 21 balls and a countback on 31 points or better collected.
NTP: 1st (Pete’s Pure wine) John Green 365cm, 2nd (Trentham Estate/PIG) Wayne Gill (1017cm), 12th (Zilzie Wines) Nick Katis (645cm).
Coming Events
June monthly medal will be played on Saturday. Our ladies 18 hole open is on Tuesday, June 7, and all district ladies are welcome.
Golf club news
Members and Guests will notice around the course a Black line painted to separate golf carts from the areas around the greens and tee boxes, as wear and tear from golf carts creates issues. Please be aware of these areas when driving carts to keep the course in great condition.
COOMEALLA
Wednesday Men
A grade winner: Aaron Blake plus 2. Runner up: Alan Scorer plus 1 c/b. 3rd: Ron Hunt plus 1.
B grade winner: Ian Walder plus 1. Runner up: John Gray square. 3rd: Jack Morello minus 1.
Ball comp: (18) Plus 2 to minus 2.
NTP: 3rd (Zilzie Wine) Andrew Fairley 390cm, 7th (McGuigan Wines) David Thirlwall 23cm, 11th (Walkers IGA) Aaron Blake (400cm), 18th (Trentham Estate) Clyde Hillier (240cm).
Wednesday Women
Winner: Robyn Hand plus 4. Runner up: Carol Zimmermann minus 1.
Ball comp: (4) plus 4 to minus 2.
NTP: 3rd (Zilzie Wine) Lee Bottomley (90cm), 7th (Terry White Chemist) Lee Bottomley (410cm), 11th (Buronga Bake) Suellen Nunan (75cm).
Friday Medley 12 Hole Stableford Preidents Port
Winner: Jonny Torpey 21 points c/b. Runner up: Jack Morello 21 points.
Ball comp: (9) 20 to 18.
NTP: 3rd: Troy Neville (1200cm), 7th: Dennis Williams (197cm), 11th: Larry Frasca (550cm).
Saturday Men
A grade winner: Jacob Slimmon 39 points. Runner up: Adam Baehnisch 35 points. 3rd: Ivan McKenzie 34 points.
B grade winner: Selfet Kuzu 38 points. Runner up: Alan Jenkinson 37 points. 3rd: Ken Wakefield 37 points.
C grade winner: Graeme Burrows 39 points. Runner up: Rod Appleby 38 points. 3rd: Denis Wright 37 points.
Ball comp: (22) 39 to 33.
NTP: 3rd (Zilzie Wine) Rob Pallot (170cm), 7th (McGuigan Wines) Sean Bromley (100cm), 11th (Walkers IGA) Paul Wright (618cm), 18th (Treatham Estate) Matt Harris (308cm).
Saturday Women
Winner: Linda Jakubans 36 points. Runner up: Helen Barnes 36 points. Ball comp: (5) 36 to 33.
NTP: 3rd (Zilzie Wine) Sonya Golitschenko (36cm), 11th (Buronga Bake) Ninette Mammone (140cm), 18th (Treatham Estate) Janet Fumberger 332cm.
Sunday – Medley Stableford
Winner: Matt Bottomley 38 points c/b. Runner up: Jordan McKinnon 38 points
Ball comp: (7) 38-31 points.
NTP: 3rd: Doug Rowsell (150cm), 7th: Jordan McKinnon (170cm), 11th: Matt Bottomley (700cm).
