COOMEALLA
A MEDLEY Stableford will be played today, Friday is a nine-hole medley Stableford, Saturday is medley par, Sunday is an 18-hole medley Stableford and the Australia Day public holiday on Monday is a medley Stableford.
The full 18 holes will be back in play as of Friday.
Last Wednesday was a medley Stableford.
A Grade: Craig Gursansky 40 points, runner-up Ryan Tulloch 38 points, third Stan Prymke 37 points.
B Grade: Mark Lee 42 points, runner-up Neil Saunders 40 points, third Alan Jenkinson 38 points
C Grade: Peter Dooley 39 points, runner-up Terry Jones 38 points, third John Blake 37 points.
Balls to 34 points on countback.
NTPs: 11th – Oliver Sharman 545cm / Kylie Walters 67cm, 18th – Dale Jones 281cm / Anne Bowen 35cm.
Friday: Helen Martin 23 points, runner-up Sonya Golitschenko 20 points
Balls: 19 to 16 points on countback.
NTPs: 18th – Ross Robertson.
Saturday was medley Stableford.
A Grade: Aaron Duck 42 points, runner-up James Clay 40 points, third Wayne McDonnell 39 points.
B Grade: John Gray 37 points, runner-up Dusty Rhodes 37 points, third Murray Appleby 35 points.
C Grade: Archie McPhee 41 points, runner-up Bohdi Edwards 39 points, third Fuat Karayilan 38 points.
Balls: 42 to 35 points on countback
Men’s NTPs: 11th Walkers IGA – Dennis Williams 74cm, 18th Trentham Estate – Sean Baumgurtel 190cm.
Women’s NTPs: 11th – Suellen Nunan 35cm, 18th Trentham Estate – Kate Murdoch 35cm.
Sunday’s 18-hole medley Stableford: Chris Grimmer 40 points, runner-up Selfet Kuzu 39 points.
Balls: 40 to 37 points on countback.
NTPs: 11th – David Hancock 290cm, 18th – Chris Grimmer 315cm.
MILDURA
LAST Monday’s veterans’ 18-hole competition: Cohen Woodhouse (34) 38 points, runner-up Mark Woodhouse (1) 36 points.
Last Tuesday’s ladies’ nine-hole competition: Aileen Norton (53) 14 points, runner-up Cheryl Heathcote (47) 11 points.
Last Tuesday’s ladies’ 18-hole competition: Helen Jones (47) 38 points, runner-up Marg Morrison (23) 34 points.
NTPs: Trentham Estate 2nd – Anne Bowen 152cm, Trentham Estate 10th – Mabel Crouch 157cm, Zilzie Wines 12th – Gayle Ford 375cm.
Last Wednesday’s men’s competition: A 4BBB was played.
Winners were Jeff Chalmers and Rob Toms with 44 points from runner-up Phil Webster and Peter Gilmore on 43 points. Third place went to Rod Ford and Gavin Harrington on 42 points.
There were 22 balls in the ball comp and pairs on 41 points on a countback or better collected.
NTPs: Pete’s Pure wine 1st – Mark Woodhouse 202cm, Trentham Estate/PIG 2nd – Keith Williams 103cm, Trentham Estate 10th – Ron Casey 40cm, Zilzie Wines 12th – John Green 147cm.
Friday’s ladies’ 18-hole competition: Kerry Harris (40) 35 points, runner-up Mabel Crouch (17) 30 points.
Saturday’s medley competition: A 4BBB was played, sponsored by Tasco.
Winners were Shannon Bush and Cooper Bush on 50 points from runners-up Ron Casey and Graham Robertson on 48 points. Third place went Nigel Ingram and Michael Coghlan on 46 points.
There were 28 balls in the ball comp and pairs with 43 points on a countback or better collected.
NTPs: Pete’s Pure Wine 1st – Larry Finis 195cm, Water Wizard/PIG 2nd – Maurice Warn 124cm, Trentham Estate 10th – Craig Wright 660cm, Zilzie Wines 12th – Carter Bush 32cm.
Australia Day Ambrose this Sunday has limited spots left with a full field of 144 expected.
RIVERSIDE
SADLY, Riverside recently lost one of its past long-time members. Max Watt was a loyal member for many years and a dedicated volunteer. Riverside sends its sympathy to Max’s family.
Last Monday was a medley Stableford and Cooper Mitchell played a ripper game to win, on a mighty 42 points, setting the bar high and pulling in the best score of the week. Zach Wilson had a great score of 40 points to take second place. Balls went out to 35 points on a countback.
Cooper Mitchell also marked up an eagle, on the par five second hole.
NTPs: 7th – Kendall Marchment 350cm, 18th – Greg King 620cm.
Lyn Delmenico enjoyed her day last Tuesday, picking up a win in the ladies’ nine-hole Stableford with a nice 19 points, in front of Leonie Nott’s 17 points.
NTPs: 12th – Roylene Bailey 81cm, Tracy Lee 445cm.
It was three grades for the Wednesday members and visitors’ comp, with Oliver Zambelli smashing out the top score of 41 points in A Grade for his win, from Jarrad Stokker on a fine 40 points.
Claude Dawson used all his luck in B Grade to snatch the win after a three-way countback, with Greg Love runner-up and Matt Anderson just missing out, after all had 35 points.
Another terrific score in C Grade gave Tom Till a very convincing win when he finished on 41 points with his nearest rival eight points behind on 33 points.
Ken Hornsby had to wait for the countback, but ended up in second place, over Brad Missen, both on 33 points. Balls went out to 33 points on a countback.
NTPs: 4th – George Riordan 165cm, Cookes Pools and Spas 7th – Jarrad Stokker 265cm, 12th – David Lloyd 642cm, Sunbeam Fruits 17th – Rory Nutter 320cm, Good Deal Tyres 18th – Michael Holcroft 950cm.
Thursday saw a big field of ladies contesting par and these two ladies have been showing the consistency in their games of late. Tracy Lee was rewarded with the win, after her +3 and was followed by Adel Dal Corobbo in second place on +1. Balls went out to -2.
NTPs: 12th – Jen Leach 27cm, 18th 133cm.
There was also a Junior Bash tournament, off the orange tees on Thursday, with Zach Wilson completing his round of 36 points to take the win over runner-up Lachlan Smith on 34 points and Harvey Spratt third on 33 points.
James Clay would have been smiling from ear to ear, picking up three eagles, on the par-five 2nd, 5th and 14th holes.
The medley nine-hole Stableford on Friday was won by Matt Anderson after his 20 points, with a countback needed to determine Cooper McDowall as runner-up over Callum Wilson, both on 19 points.
Pat Riordan put together a winning round on Saturday in the ladies’ Stableford with 34 points, just one ahead of Keryn Neindorf (Coomealla) on 33 points.
NTPs: Zilzie Wines 4th – Heather Klemm 540cm, 12th – Pat Riordan 70cm, 18th – Adel Dal Corobbo 330cm.
A very pleasing field of 104 Men competed in the Stableford on Saturday, in three grades.
Zach Martin had to battle a countback before his win in A Grade over Larry Cavallaro, both on a lovely 40 points.
Grant Gidding marked up a win in B Grade, finishing on 38 points in front of Roberto Fuoco on 36 points.
A fine 39 points from Keenan Wade put him on top in C Grade, over Jack Hibberd’s 36 points. Balls went out to 33 points on a countback.
NTPs: Zilzie Wines 4th – Graeme Southwell 183cm, 7th – Michael Holcroft 552cm, 12th – Greg Barila 300cm, Sunbeam Fruits 17th – Claude Dawson 117cm, Good Deal Tyres 18th Harvey Spratt 320cm.
Sunday’s medley Stableford was played in two grades, with Gavin Minter taking out A Grade on 37 points from Cameron Smith (Mildura) on 35 points.
The winner of B Grade, Jason Shields, had an impressive 40 points, with Noel Thomas sneaking into second place after a countback against Wendy Dawson, both on 37 points. Balls went out to 32 points.
NTPs: Zilzie Wines 4th – Claude Dawson 85cm, 7th – Rory Nutter 810cm, 18th – Claude Dawson 447cm.
RED CLIFFS
THE Red Cliffs Golf Club held a series of competitions over the past week, showcasing some excellent performances across the medley Stableford events.
Last Wednesday was medley Stableford with 63 players taking the course.
A Grade: Ken Matulick secured victory with an impressive 38 points, taking home the voucher. Neville Tickner finished runner-up with 37 points, earning a runner-up voucher.
B Grade: Graham Bailey claimed first place on a on countback with 39 points, while Robyn Hand also scored 39 points to finish second and earn a runner-up voucher.
C Grade: Mark Harbottle scored 34 points to clinch victory, with Kelly Rowe in second place, scoring 31 points.
NTPs: 3rd – Kay Hart 259cm (ladies – Lindeman), 8th – Robyn Hand 624cm (Chemist) and Matthew Bird 415cm (Chemist), 12th – Michael Hogan 344cm (lucky dip) and Sandy Wright 27cm (Red Cliffs Bakery), 15th – Naomi Pitt 444cm (Bread & Butter), 17th Sally Jones 769cm (Drummond Golf), 18th – Michael Morrall 395cm (Red Cliffs Club).
Saturday was medley Stableford with 73 players taking the course.
In A Grade, Christopher Chase topped the leaderboard with 38 points on countback, winning the club voucher. Neville Tickner also scored 38 points, finishing second and earning a runner-up voucher.
In B Grade, Peter Lynch and Mason White both scored 37 points, with Lynch taking the win on a on countback.
In C Grade, Oscar Finch delivered a solid 34 points to take first place, while Peter Knight followed closely with 33 points, securing the runner-up voucher.
NTP winners: 3rd – Jill Gleeson 420cm (Ball) and Ken Woonsam 231cm (Lindeman’s), 8th – Deanne Davis 1180cm (Irymple Hotel), 12th – Bradley Steer 55cm (Plumbtec), 12th – Sally Jones 282cm (Zilzie Wines), 15th – Cameron Pascoe 244cm (Coke), 17th – Sally Jones 254cm (Coke), 18th Christopher Chase 117cm (Red Cliffs Club).
Other mentions include Ken Woonsam as the raffle winner and Ian Doering earning the Round of the Week recognition.
Sunday was medley Stableford with eight players taking the course.
This smaller field saw standout performances. Ryder Evans claimed overall victory with 38 points, securing the golf club voucher. Rueban Shirmack also scored 38 points, earning the runner-up voucher on countback. Zaviar Grennan rounded out the top three with 36 points, taking home a ball.
NTP: 8th – Rueban Shirmack (drink voucher).
Congratulations to all winners and participants for their efforts throughout the week. Red Cliffs Golf Club continues to showcase talent and sportsmanship, with its members enjoying competitive and rewarding golf.
WENTWORTH
TEE-off is now at 08.30am, until further notice, due to the hotter weather. Also, when the forecast temperature on a comp day is Bloody Hot, then we will offer our members free use of our golf carts.
Hopefully we can take some heat stress away from our keen golfers … we will play whatever the forecast temperature is, just bring plenty of water and use our complementary sunscreen around the course.
Thursday we had a fairly good turn-up and the breeze was cold as we teed off, though the day warmed up to a comfortable temperature for January.
Glen Walker had a 6 over-par round of 30 Stableford points, unflattering, but enough to win. In second place was Paul Schmidt with 29, on a on countback from Barry Quayle also on 29. Barry also won the wine with a NTP of 600cm on the 8th. Mr Risky pink ball went to ‘Woody’ Woodruff with 22 points.
Sunday was a much hotter day so we only had seven hardy souls come out to play. Howard Hankinson certainly came out to play, scoring an even-par 36. Max Hodges, playing in the same group came second with 34 and Barry Quayle limped home third on 31 points.
Woody Woodruff again tailed up the rear for the pink ball and Glen Walker got the wine with a NTP of 18 metres on the 12th.
All players appreciated the airconditioned clubroom and frosty cold refreshments after the game.
