RED CLIFFS
LAST Wednesday the ladies played a 3-Ball Classic and the winning team on 84 points were Dee Hopkins, Denise Rohde and Fay Ross from Jill Gleeson, Chris Taylor and Carmel Briody on 83 points.
The men’s competition was Stableford with John Plut winning on 38 points from Graham Lohmeyer on 36 points on a countback from Peter Knight.
NTPs: 8th– Robert Chase; 17th– Michael Morrall; 18th– Graham Lohmeyer.
Saturday’s competition was a medley Stableford and with the course in magnificent condition there were some amazing scores.
The winner in A Grade was Jill Gleeson on 40 points from Terry Pain on 39 points.
B Grade winner on 41 points was Chris Merlin from Julie McEwan on 40 points on a countback from Mal Blagus.
C Grade winner was Denise Morgan 41 points from Fay Ross on 40 points.
NTPs: 3rd– Julie McEwan; 8th– Geoff Smith and Sheryl Blagus; 9th– Affie Ganz; 12th– Chris Barko and Julie McEwan; 15th– Shayne Dempsey and Jill Gleeson; 17th– Brad Morgan and Ruth Cupper; 18th– Tom Minns.
Today is a Stableford event and on Saturday is Stroke, the first round of the club championships for both ladies and men.
VETERANS
IT’S a little under a week until the district veteran golfers meet for their next event. It is a 4BBB stableford game hosted by the Coomealla Golf Club on Monday, August 1.
A regular occurrence each month is that we welcome new members. If you want to join us then just turn up at the host clubhouse at 8.30am and register for the game. It is necessary for you to have a golf handicap and $30 – $10 is for your one-off membership fee and the other $20 covers the green fees and a lunch. The rest we can provide.
Hopefully you will already have a partner but if not we will find you one. We will ensure you get to the correct tee to commence your round and if necessary arrange a cart to get you there.
The rest is easy. You enjoy a challenging round of golf and if you play your best you may win a prize. There’s A and B grade prizes for the first three place getters and an opportunity to win Nearest the Pins on all par threes. When the game finishes enjoy the camaraderie of fellow players at the 19th hole.
We play 10 times a year, so we look forward to you attending as often and as regularly as you can. So if your 50 years of age, consider joining. Players of all genders with any level of ability are most welcome. We look forward to meeting you.
RIVERSIDE
WAYNE Innes put his 37 points to good use in Monday’s Veteran and Friends Stableford, winning in front of John Denman on 35 points.
Balls: (6) 32 on a countback. The only NTP came on the 7th – Greg King (1050cm).
It was Stableford for the ladies on Tuesday and Tracy Lee put in a good round of 36 points for her win.
Balls: (2) 33 points on a countback.
NTPs: 7th – Roz Nash (42cm); 12th – Sally Watson (410cm); 18th – Tracy Lee (95cm).
Par was the game for the men last Wednesday in two divisions.
A score of (+2) from Bodan Bishop put him on top in A Grade in front of Graeme Southwell who came in square.
Ron Hall had the round of the day landing a (+4) and a win in B Grade with Tom Wilkinson in second place on (+2).
Balls: (13) -3 on a countback.
Bodan Bishop added to his win leaving with an eagle after playing the par five second hole perfectly.
NTPs: Zilzie Wines 4th – Ron Hall (300cm); 7th and 12th – Simon Dale (180cm and 300cm); 18th – Ash Whitehouse (95cm).
Chitra Rankin played the best back nine on Thursday in the ladies Par to win after a countback against Gaye Briggs who had to settle for runner-up, both on (+1).
Balls: (5) -1.
NTPs: Zilzie Wines 4th – Janet Luke (280cm); 7th – Maree Irvin (87cm); Red Rooster 12th – Roz Nash (37cm); Trentham Wines 18th – June Hensgen (280cm).
Friday’s medley nine hole Stableford saw Ryan Zeppel finish on a pleasing 22 points defeating runner-up Shaun Lattin on 21 points.
Balls: (15) 17 points.
On Saturday Riverside hosted the MGDA 4BBB Championships:
Ladies scratch winners: Lee Bottomley and Jodene Tuau (74); runners-up: Lisa Garioch and Steph Baker (77).
Men’s scratch winners: Ash Whitehouse and Brendan Rowse (67); runners-up: Alan McMaster and Steve Wilmann (69).
Ladies Stableford winners: Sandy Briggs and Tracey Bryan (45 points) on a countback from runners-up Lee Bottomley and Jodene Tuau (45 points).
Men’s Stableford winners: John Fraser and John Denman (48 points); runners-up Philip Teopenga and Poyo Kirirua (47 points).
Nathan Swaeney had a great game on Sunday winning A Grade after producing a lovely 38 points with runner-up Michael Holcroft just behind on 37 points.
It was a countback to determine B Grade, with four players on 36 points. Caleb Connor collected the win with runner-up going to Gary Swallow followed by Mark Lee and Rocky Pipicella.
NTPs: 7th – Michael Holcroft (440cm); Good Deal Tyres 18th – Roland Tankard (334cm).
COOMEALLA
COMING events: Today: Men and women play Stableford; Friday: Presidents Port Medley 12-hole Stableford; Saturday: Men and women play Par for golf shoes; Sunday is a medley Stableford; Monday, August 1: Sunraysia Veterans.
Wednesday, July 20: Men’s Par event:
A Grade: Winner: Barry Waters +2; runner-up: Glenn Marr 0; 3rd: Larry Frasca -1. B Grade: Winner: Ian Walder +3; runner-up: Craig Maddigan +1; 3rd: Greg Butcher 0.
Balls: (15) +3 to -3.
NTPs: 3rd – Dusty Rhodes 901cm; 7th – Craig Maddigan 150cm; 11th – Frank Tassone 468cm; 18th – Justin McPhee 595cm.
Women’s Par event:
Winner: Helen Barnes 0; runner-up: Joy Francis -3; 3rd: Lorraine Barrow -3.
Balls: (5) 0 to -3.
NTPs: 3rd – Sue Arthur 251cm; 7th – Lee Bottomley 580cm; 11th – Sandy Waters 77cm; 18th – Helen Barnes 168cm.
Friday 22nd July– Medley 9 Hole Stableford: Winner – Sandy Waters 22 points; runner-up: Gary Thomas 21 points.
Balls: (5) 19 points to 17 points.
NTPs: 11th – Barry Waters 900cm; 18th – Greg Rhodes 641cm.
Saturday, July 23: Men’s Stableford:
A Grade: Winner: Rob Pallot 39 points; runner-up: Phil Moisidis 39 points; 3rd: Zach Martin 38 points.
B Grade: Winner: David Lewin 38 points; runner-up: Jayden Brooks 38 points; 3rd: Murray Appleby 37 points.
C Grade: Winner: Jack Morello 41 points; runner-up: David Porter 36 points; 3rd – Frank Tassone 34 points.
Ball: (20) 41 points to 33 points.
NTPs: 3rd – David Lewin 72cm; 7th – John Gray 225cm; Kookaburra – Darren Bottomley 290cm; 11th – Neil Saunders 480cm; 18th – Thomas Vadlja 328cm.
Women’s Stableford:
Winner: Nia Whittle 36 points; runner-up: Ros Hocking 34 points; 3rd: Ninnette Mammone 34 points.
Balls: (4) 36 points to 33 points.
NTPs: 3rd – Sue Laird 46cm; 7th – Frann Sette 390cm; 11th – Ninette Mammone 82cm; 18th – Ros Hocking 135cm.
Sunday was a medley Stableford:
Winner: Dale Stephens 38 points; runner-up: Sandra Luitjes 36 points.
Balls: (8) 38 points to 32 points.
NTPs: 3rd – Doug Rowsell 350cm; 7th – Evan Tranter 342cm; 11th – David McDonnell 428cm.
MILDURA
Veterans results July 18: The winner was Keith Williams (12) with 39 points from runner-up Dennis Grigg (18) on 35 points.
NTP: 2nd – Keith Williams 320cm.
Ladies competition Tuesday, July 19:
9-holes Foursomes Stableford: Winners were Marie Muller and Mavis Clinch with 19 points.
18-holes Foursomes Stableford: Winners were Margaret Morrison and Ruth Rodi with 36 points from runners-up Valerie Whitelaw and Bev Stone on 32 points.
NTPs: 2nd Trentham Estate – Mabel Crouch and Carla Sherrif 800cm.
Friday, July 22 was Stableford and the winner was Ruth Rodi (25) with 33 points on a countback with Mabel Crouch (20) also on 33 points.
Wednesday, July 20 men’s competition: 84 players ventured out on the course for a 4BBB stableford.
Winners were Lee Sutherland and David Whitelaw with a fantastic score of 47 points, but only after a countback from runners-up Peter Briggs and Bob Briggs also on 47 points while third place went to Joe Rocca and Gary Smart with 44 points.
Balls: (20) 42 points or better collected.
NTPs: 1st Pete’s Pure wine – Lee Tucker 277cm; 2nd Pete’s Pure/PIG – Wayne Dahmes 130cm; 10th Trentham Estate – Steve Fumberger 790cm; 12th Zilzie Wines – Wayne Gill 207cm.
Medley competition Saturday, July 23:
Saturday a single Stableford was played with 86 players taking to the course.
A Grade winner was Michael White (15) with a well complied 39 points well ahead of runner-up Gary Fumberger (10) on 35 points on a countback from Joe Rocca (5) also on 35 points.
B Grade winner was Gary Smart (18) on 38 points from runner-up Ray Quirk (17) on 37 points and a third place mention to Phil Green (17) on 36 points.
C Grade winner was Terry Buckingham (22) on 37 points from runner-up Fred Goldsworthy (21) on 36 points on a countback from Geoff Dea (26) also on 36 points.
Balls: (21) and 34 points or better collected.
NTPs: 2nd Water Wizard/PIG – Robert Young 570cm; 10th Trentham Estate – Tom Crouch 410cm; 12th Zilzie Wines – Rod Ford 680cm; – The Ranfurly Iron Jack – Jackpotted until next week.
MERBEIN
GREAT to see the clubhouse progressing with the Shed Company having almost finished the structure for the new clubhouse. The next step will be fitting it out.
Today is a Par event and we have an Ambrose in 2’s this Saturday, so why not organise a pair and come out and see the impressive structure sitting behind the 18th green. There will be a Bunnings voucher up for grabs for the winners.
A Stableford event was held on Wednesday, July 20 with Roger Walder winning with 33 points on a countback from Frank Crouch with 33 points.
NTP: 3rd Frank Crouch 510cm.
A Stroke event was held on Saturday, July 23 with M. Thomson winning with 78/73 on a countback from runner-up J. Bell on 70/73.
Balls: T. Fitzpatrick 96/74.
NTP: 3rd – M Thomson 222cm; 12th – A Lee 520cm; 16th – J Bell 345cm.
Raffle winner was Ken Matulick.
Club championships are in August starting with the first round on Saturday, August 13.
WENTWORTH
LAST Thursday was a Stableford event which was convincingly won by the handicapper’s mate John Stephens with 39 points with runner-up on 35 was Glen Walker.
Ball winner went to the improving flying Jeff Woodroffe while Mrs Risky went to visitor Lorraine Barron.
