RED CLIFFS
On Wednesday November 23, a medley par was held.
In A Grade, Jason Marks had +3 to win from Paul Matthews runner-up on a countback with +1.
Neil Wilkie won B Grade with +4 and Debbie Hassell was the runner-up with +3.
In C Grade, Bob Chase with +3 was the winner from Ray Pain with +1.
Fourteen balls were given out from -2 to +1.
NTP: 8th – K Hart and M Goodieson, 12th – G Butcher, 15th – D Hassell, 17th – M Collett.
On Saturday, the Greg and Sons Steel Open 4BBB Medley was played.
Ivan Ban and John Prictor were the winners with 49 points. Terry Pain and Karen Bulman were runners-up on a countback with 46 points.
Balls went to 42-46 points.
NTP: 3rd – L Bottomley and S Denman, 8th – H Klemm and P Wright, 12th – L Bottomley and R Hand, 15th – D Hopkins and P Wright, 17th – J Bailey and A Hensgen. A special mention goes to Daryl Morgan for having an eagle on the 6th.
Thank you to Greg and Sons Steel and all participants for making it a fantastic day.
MILDURA
The winner of the Veterans Monday Stableford competition was Peter Dooley (21) with 35 points from runner-up Tony Dal Corobbo (27) with 34 points.
The ball comp needed 31 points or better on a countback to collect.
NTP: 2nd – Peter Dooley (85cm), 12th – Jeff Giddings (190cm).
In the ladies’ Tuesday 9-hole Stableford the winner was Elaine McMillan (38) with 14 points on a countback from Elaine Henshall (26) also with 14 points.
In the ladies’ Tuesday 18-hole Stableford, the A Grade winner was Mabel Crouch (20) with 36 points from runner-up Glenys Anderson (22) with 31 points.
The B Grade winner was Susan Walmsley (28) with 39 points from runner-up Sheryleen McGlashan (31) with 36 points.
The ball comp needed 31 points or better on a countback to collect.
NTP: 10th – Trentham Estate Ann Bowen (86cm).
Mildura Golf Club welcomed 118 players to our mid-week men’s Wednesday competition, with 40 players from Coomealla and Riverside joining in to play. Members from both clubs are made most welcome while their courses are inundated by floodwaters.
The A Grade winner was Andrew Fairlie (5) with a magnificent 43 points (70 off the stick) to win on a countback from runner-up Trevor Spanos (10), also on 43 points. The third-place mention went to Rob Toms with a par round of his own for 39 points.
The B Grade winner was the very in-form Ken Byrnes (13) with 41 points from runner-up Mark Golding (14) with 40 points on a countback with Larry Finis (13), also on 40 points for third place.
The C Grade winner was Jeff Stewart (18) with 41 points from runner-up Anthony Mills (16) with 39 points on a countback from Rory Nutter (20), also on 39 points, for third place.
Twenty-eight balls in the ball comp needed 36 points on a countback or better to collect.
An eagle two was scored on the 9th hole by Jamie Lanyon to collect the eagle’s nest of balls.
NTP: 1st Pete’s Pure wine – Trevor Spanos (45cm), 2nd Trentham Estate/PIG – Rod Ford (56cm), 10th Trentham Estate – Trevor Spanos (260cm), 12th Zilzie Wines – Jeff Stewart (73cm).
In the ladies’ 18-holes Friday competition, the winner was Gayle Ford (35) with an excellent score of 40 points from runner-up Susan Walmsley (28) with 35 points.
The ball comp needed 32 or better to collect.
In the medley Friday 9-holes twilight competition the winner was Matt Bottomley (5) with 22 points from runner-up Tom Crouch (10) on 21 points.
In the medley Saturday competition, with our Coomealla and Riverside friends joining in the single Stableford, there were 166 scores recorded on Saturday in four grades with some excellent scores.
The A Grade winner was Craig Hocking (10) with 43 points from runner-up Peter Rhodes (11) on a three-way countback with Greg Toma (7) and Joseph Moisidis (10), all with 37 points.
The B Grade winner was Ernie Tyrrell (14) with the best score of the day, a wonderful 43 points, from runner-up Josh Bailey (14) with 39 points and a third place mention to Noel Hedwards (13) with 38 points.
The C Grade winner was Tony Beyen (19) with 42 points from runner-up Fred Goldsworthy (22) with 41 points and in third place Steve Phair (18) on 40 points.
The D Grade winner was Bruce McEwan (23) with 39 points from runner-up Laurence Riordan (24) on 38 points on a countback from Joseph Dent (26), also with 38 points.
The ball comp had 39 balls and 35 points or better on a countback collected.
Visiting members can collect their prizes from the golf shop.
NTP: 1st Pete’s Pure wine – Greg Toma (114cm), 2nd Trentham Estate/PIG – Craig Hocking (179cm), 10th Trentham Estate – no prize, 12th Zilzie Wines – Michael White (60cm).
The Ranfurly Iron Jack – multiple scores of 9 points therefore it jackpots next week.
In the medley Sunday competition, there were 25 players in the Sunday Stableford, and the winner was Nathan Darby (25) with a magnificent score of 46 points from runner-up Lee McLeod (16) with 38 points.
The ball comp needed 35 points to collect on a countback.
As mentioned previously, with flooding causing the Coomealla and Riverside courses to be closed, all of us at Mildura Golf Resort wish for a speedy return to golf for these two proud clubs. In the meantime, we welcome members of Coomealla and Riverside to join us for their golfing fix and to enjoy our warm hospitality.
Our AGM was conducted last Thursday, and the main highlight of the night was Bruce Dickie’s induction as a life member. Congratulations Bruce, from all members, friends and staff.
We also welcomed a fresh-look committee starting with new president, John Williams; new captain, Gary Fumberger; new vice-captain, Andrew Keogh; and new committee members Aaron Robson, Dennis McLaughlan and Rob Toms joining current committee members David Murray as the new handicapper and Bev Stone as the new treasurer.
RIVERSIDE
IT’S been a very upsetting week for all the Riverside Golf Club members, along with the many visitors who enjoy playing on our beautiful course. Seeing the floodwater totally consuming the fairways and greens and now pushing its way towards the clubhouse has been quite emotional, especially when Tim Peterson and his greensmen had the course in the best condition it had been in for many years.
Having a course on the river makes for picturesque fairways and amazing wildlife, but it also brings with it the risk of floods.
Over its 87 years, Riverside has battled its way through its fair share of disasters, many of which have been quite devastating. But with the help of loyal members of the club, the course was resurrected. So, once again, we ask for the patience of our members and, when the time comes, their help to bring our course back to life.
We also feel for the members of Coomealla Golf Club who have found themselves in the same difficult circumstances.
We may be hurting now, but we will return, bigger and better.
The only competition played in the past week was on Monday, November 21 in the Veteran and Friends Stableford.
Graeme Irvin had a memorable 40 points for a convincing win over Wayne Innes, who grabbed second place from Peter Welling, both on 37 points.
Balls: (6) 34 points on a countback.
Knowing that Riverside will be a long way off being playable again, it’s been comforting to know that Red Cliffs, Merbein and Mildura golf clubs have opened their courses to all Riverside members.
Any members wishing to take up these offers, please ring the clubs to book a tee time.
VETERANS
It’s now less than a week until the Sunraysia District Veterans meet for the final time for this calendar year. It is a single Stableford game to be held at the Mildura Golf Club on Monday December 5.
This is always a popular day because it is the Christmas meeting with prizes for everyone and a special festive lunch.
The winners of this year’s incentive program will be announced and presented with their cash prizes.
Next year’s schedule has been printed and will be distributed to all members.
Our next event won’t be held until March next year as we take our summer break to avoid the heat so let’s get behind our new captain, Ned Klemm, and finish the year on a high.
Registration begins around 8.30am on the front verandah of the clubhouse. Get there early and have a practice putt or go to the pro shop and organise to collect your pre-ordered hire cart. It will be ready.
Please remember to wear your badge as that will assist registration and make you eligible to be included in the raffle. Be ready to play by having checked the GA website to find out your daily handicap beforehand.
Tee-off is the usual 9.30am shotgun start.
With district courses affected by recent flooding, it is fortunate that we still have the opportunity to enjoy this last round of the district veterans so I urge all of our members to be there. See you then.
MERBEIN
In the Stableford played on Wednesday, November 23, the winner was Graeme Kerr with a cracking round of 43 points ahead of runner-up Shane Trinick on 39 points.
Balls: Frank Crouch 37 points.
NTP: 3rd Australian Vintage Merbein – John Gray (43cm).
Friday Twilight November 25 – Stableford: Winner Graeme Kelly 19 points, runner-up Jim Piper 17 points.
A huge thank you to Garth Doherty and the team at Drummond Golf Mildura/Sunraysia Golf Driving Range for donating $100 for Saturday competitions from last Saturday until the end of January, it’s very much appreciated.
Garth is doing this to support the clubs that are assisting Coomealla and Riverside golf club members as they are unable to play due to their clubs being in flood.
Saturday, November 26 was Stableford: Prizewinners: Drummond Golf Mildura/Sunraysia Golf Driving Range: 1st $50 voucher – Alan Gourlay with an incredible 43 points (handy when you can drive a Par 4), 2nd $30 voucher – Robert Redman on 35 points (countback), 3rd $20 voucher – Mark Holding on 35 points.
Balls: Jimmy Piper 34 points.
NTPs: 3rd Australian Vintage Merbein – Alan Gourlay (143cm), 3rd Pigeon Dollars – Alan Gourlay, 8th Drummond Golf Mildura/Sunraysia Golf Driving Range – Alan Gourlay (780cm), 12th Club
Voucher – Jimmy Piper with shot of the day (7cm – ball hit the flag and popped out), 16th Merbein Lions Club – Graeme Dunne (440cm), 16th Merbein Lions Club “Weekly” – Graeme Dunne (440cm).
Meat raffle randomiser – Graeme Kelly.
Sunday, Novebmber 27 – Par 3 Open Stableford:
What an incredible day for the Merbein Golf Club with their Par 3 Open.
Firstly, a huge thank you to all surrounding clubs for supporting our event. We had players representing all district clubs, resulting in more than 100 participants.
Secondly, another huge thank you to all our incredible volunteers for their tireless work to get the club to where it is today.
Thank you also to Riverside Golf Club for allowing us to have your bar staff assist us.
Also a huge thank you to Ian Burrows at Mildura Showcase Jewellers for sponsoring/donating the trophies for our tournament.
A Grade: Winner Michael Thomson 38 points, runner-up Tim Rix 32 points.
B Grade: Winner Peter Welling 42 points, runner-up Stuart Watson 40 points.
C Grade: Winner Jimmy Stephen 34 points, runner-up Campbell Dunne 30 points.
Ladies: Winner Melinda Binding 34 points, runner-up Heather Klemm 30 points.
Non-handicap section: Kev Henschke – golf shirt and stubby holder.
NTPs ($50 cash): 1st – Daniel Tung (300cm), 2nd – Jarrod McGlashan (65cm), 3rd – Robert Redman (125cm), 4th – Dave Hancock (265cm), 5th – Tim Rix (46cm), 6th – John Bell (45cm), 7th –
Darren Mannix (68cm), 8th – Glenn Walker (1244cm), 9th – Graeme Kerr (151cm), 9th $100 Bunnings Voucher – Jarrod McGlashan (340cm), 10th – Shane Johnson (720cm), 11th – Jai Hudson (1323cm), 12th – Hayden Cook (320cm), 13th – Jai Hudson (361cm), 14th – Tim Rix (361cm), 15th – Ron Hunt (24cm), 16th – Darren Mannix (309cm), 17th – Mickael Thomson (211cm), 18th – Paul Mulder (144cm).
Uncollected trophies and cash prizes can be collected from the golf course from 5pm on Saturday – call captain Paul Mulder on 0427 502 303 if required.
Reminder to Coomealla and Riverside golf club members: We have two competition days, Wednesday and Saturday, teeing off from noon (although this may change according to numbers who enter). Simply arrive at the club and put your name down. It’s $10 competition fee and $10 green fees (reduced). We also run a 9-hole Friday night twilight competition that is not handicapped, with a tee-off from 4.30pm.
We have summer memberships available at $125 carrying through to March 31, 2023. We are currently looking at an additional $50 on April 1 to continue through to end of August 2023 with full membership but this needs to be confirmed by the committee.
Today is a Stableford event with tee-off from 12noon;
Friday is Twilight back 9-hole competition commencing at 4pm with the last tee-off at 5.30pm; Saturday is Monthly Medal Stroke.
Saturday, December 10 will be Stroke again for all and the best score from the year’s Monthly Medal winners will be awarded for Medallist of the Year.
