RED CLIFFS
ON Wednesday, March 22, both genders played Par. Deanne Davis was the best for the ladies coming in square to win A Grade and Dee Hopkins was the runner-up on a countback with -1. In B Grade, Biddy Pitt had -2 to win from Kath Cattanach who had -3. For the men, Michael Golitschenko continued his consistent form to win A Grade with a square and Rob Stewart was the runner-up on a countback with -1. In B Grade, Garry Swallow is also showing great form to win with +3 from Gary Clark who had -1. NTP – 3rd L Bottomley, 8th F Englefield and L Hale, 12th L Bottomley and G Swallow, 15th L Bottomley and I Doering, 17th L Bottomley and 18th M Morrall.
In Friday’s nine hole comp, Ken Wakefield had 21 points to win from Darren Murnane who had 20s.
On Saturday, the monthly medal was played. A Grade ladies was won by Deb Hassell with 72 nett and Adel Dal Corobbo was runner-up with 74 nett. Kath Cattanach had 72 nett to win B Grade from Penny Marks on 76 nett. For the men, Glenn Goodall won A Grade with 71 nett and Daryl Morgan was runner-up with 73nett. In B Grade, Mal Blagus had 68 nett to win from Andrew Bateman who had 72 nett and in C Grade, Ken Evans had 71 nett to win from Brian Young on 74 nett. NTP – 3rd D Hassell, 8th S Mayne and B Morgan, 9th D Spencer, 12th J Gleeson and D Smith, 15th Sue Johns and A Bateman, 17th F Englefield and W Schulz and 18th R Stewart.
VETERANS
The district veteran golfers association is once again expecting a good field at its event on Monday, April 3. Following on from last month the players will be returning to the Mildura Golf Resort but this time to participate in a single Stableford event. With the expectation of great weather and with the course in excellent condition the day promises to be successful. Start time is 8.30am. Players are reminded to pre-book their carts by contacting the pro shop. All members are also advised to check their handicap beforehand using their GA handicap by going on the Golf Australia website or alternatively referring to the charts on the pro shop window.
Existing members should also remember to wear their badge as this is increasingly important with so many new members. It will also mean that you will be eligible to win a golf ball in the raffle. New members from last month will be issued with their badge and these can be collected from the registration table located near the front of the club house.
Any first time players are most welcome. Please introduce yourself when registration occurs and we will ensure that you are looked after.
There are lots of good reasons to come along to enjoy a great days golf, share a meal, a drink and chat with district colleagues. See you there.
MERBEIN
WEDNESDAY, March 22 – Stableford
Winner: Wayne Innes 34 pts. Runner-up: Mick Innes 32 pts.
Saturday, March 25 – Par
With a good field, fielding players from Riverside and Coomealla, “The Royal” was the winner.
Winner: Jed Chapman on Square. Runner up: George Mason -1.
Ball comp: Steve Farley -1, Robert Redman -2, Adrian Rudd -3, Nick Cavallo -3.
NTP: 3rd – Australian Vintage Merbein – Mike Thomson 348cm; 3rd – Pigeon Dollars – Mike Thomson; 8th – Drummond Golf Mildura/Sunraysia Golf Driving Range – Al Gourlay 1690 cm; 12th – Club Voucher – George Mason 301cm; 16th – Merbein Lions Club – Paul Mulder 978 cm; 16th – Merbein Lions Club “Weekly” – Paul Mulder 978cm (back-to-back winner).
Meat Raffle Randomiser – the lovely Bev Cetinich – well deserved winner for a legend of our club.
Upcoming events:
Wednesday, March 29 – Stableford – tee off from noon.
Friday – Twilight Round-Up. Final twilight game, nine holes, Front 9 Stableford.
A barbecue with sausages and onion will follow, cooked by another of our stalwart volunteers Judy Gourlay. Thank you again Jude, plus drinks will be on reduced rate for the patrons who attend.
Saturday, April 1 – Monthly Medal – Stroke.
Thank you to Jon Szabo from JS Plastering on commencement of the plastering in our new club rooms, the rooms look absolutely fantastic. Not long now before things really start to move and we are in the new rooms.
Thank you to all the volunteers involved in getting our new (second hand) reel fairways mower to the club, thank you to Pete & crew at Mildura Crane & Access and to the five members who have donated the money to purchase, from all members thank you.
MILDURA
Monday, March 20. Veterans competition
Winner was Robert Latta (29) with 40 points from runner-up John Williams (15) with 38 points and in third place was Boof Ferguson (16) on 36 points.
Four balls in the ball comp and 34 points on a countback or better collected.
NTP – 2nd Ferdi Bergamin 355cm; 12th Doug Matthews 444cm.
Ladies Tuesday, March 21. Nine holes competition Stroke
Winner was Elaine Henshall (26) with 41 nett on a countback from runner-up Kay Baker (33) also on 41 nett.
18 hole competition Stroke
A Grade winner was Dora Stewart (20) with 75 nett from runner-up Margaret Morrison (23) with 76 nett.
B Grade winner was Janet Stanbrook (31) with a nett 71 from runner-up Gayle Ford (32) on 72 nett.
There were six balls in the ball comp and 76 nett on a countback or better collected.
NTP – 2nd (Trentham Estate) Dora Stewart 670cm; 10th (Trentham Estate) Gayle Ford 5cm.
Men’s Wednesday Competition, March 22
129 players took to the course for a stableford round.
A Grade winner was Brett Willis (7) with 39 points on a countback from runner-up Ivan McKenzie (8) also on 39 points. 3rd place went to Les Williams (11) on 37 points.
B Grade winner was Wayne Dahmes (12) with 40 points from runner-up Fred Stewart (17) on 38 points and 3rd place went to Cesare Fraiia (15) on 37 points.
C Grade winner was Robert Shipsides (26) who had a day out scoring 45 points to win from runner-up Robert Pol Bodetto (29) on 41 points. 3rd place went to Bill Forrester (29) with 38 points.
There were 32 balls in the ball comp and 33 points on a countback or better collected.
NTP – 1st (Pete’s Pure Wine) Lee Gregory 501cm; 2nd (Trentham Estate/PIG) Paul Wright 214cm; 10th (Trentham Estate) Noel Hedwards 420cm; 12th (Zilzie Wines) Geoff Hazeldine 92cm.
Ladies Friday, March 24. 18 holes competition
Winner Sandra Hutchinson (19) with 31 points.
Friday, March 24. Medley 9 holes Twilight Stableford competition
Winner was Luke Hubble (12) with 20 points on a countback from runner-up Donica Foster (33) also on 20 points.
Five balls in the ball comp and 17 points or better collected.
Saturday, March 25. Medley competition
182 players returned scores for a single stableford competition.
A Grade winner was Adam Philp (10) with 38 points from runner-up Wayne Manley (8) on 37 points on a countback with third-placed Aaron Blake (5) also on 37 points.
B Grade winner was Lachlan Inglis (15) with 39 points from runner-up David Williams (12) on 37 points and third place went to Craig Hollingworth (16) on 35 points.
C Grade winner was Self Kuzu (18) with 38 points from runner-up Rod Ford with 37 points on a countback from 3rd placed George Szentpaly (17) also on 37 points.
D Grade winner was Shaun Hollingworth (31) with 39 points from runners up Paul Cocks (33) on 38 points and third place went to Peter Dooley (24) on 38 points.
There were 45 balls in the ball comp and 33 points on a countback or better collected.
NTP – 1st (Pete’s Pure Wine) Andrew Stanbrook 364cm; 2nd (Trentham Estate/PIG) Malissa Wheatley 152cm; 10th (Trentham Estate) Chris Bush 238cm; 12th (Zilzie Wines) Larry Frasca 70cm.
The Ranfurly Iron Jack Jackpotted with a tie on 8 points.
Sunday, March 26. Medley competition
Winner Darren Knight (17) with 41 points from runner-up Frann Sette (28) on 39 points on a countback from Jayden Smith (17) and Cameron Howard (18) also on 39 points.
There were six balls in the ball comp and 36 points on a countback or better collected.
In club news, the 2023 Mildura Open is now upon us and with a record field of 244 players will ensure it will be massive event for the club. We thank all our members, sponsors, the district and visiting golfers for attending and supporting us.
We wish them an enjoyable weekend of golf and with course set up beautifully for play we expect the scores to be very good. Don’t forget to get a lead up game in on Friday, March 31 for an 18-hole stableford for an extremely worthy prize of a seven-day membership on offer for the best score of the day. We encourage as many players as possible to be in attendance for the tournament presentations at around 6pm on Sunday evening with food supplied to congratulate our champions and other winners.
