COOMEALLA
WEDNESDAY’S men’s Stroke A Grade winner was Peter Duscher 77-65 net) over runner-up Warren Fitzgerald (80-68) and Craig Tung (76-71).
The B Grade winner was Anthony Mills (90-72) from runner-up Chris Gurney (90-72) and Bob Meyer (90-73).
NTPs were: Fitzgerald (third, 600), Tung (seventh, 199), Lachlan Cottrell (11th, 155) and Aaron Blake (18th, 300).
The ladies’ stroke winner was Ros Hocking (93-72) from Frann Sette (98-75). NTPs were: Sue Ellen Nunan (third, 13), Maureen Bailey (seventh, 654, and 11th, 96) and Lee Bottomley (18th, 425).
Friday’s medley nine-hole par-3 Stableford winner was Gary Woods (19) from Eddie Cowley (18).
NTPs were: Greg Rhodes (10th, 52, and 18th, 870), Alan Scorer (11th, 402), Justin Freeman (12th, 70), Trevor Carroll (13th, 115), Troy Hayes (14th, 653), Woods (15th, 670), Troy Neville (16th, 245), Bottomley (17th, 214).
Saturday’s men Stableford A Grade winner was Justin McPhee (41) over John Reynolds (39) and Phillip Matotek (38). The B Grade winner was George Poriazis (40) from Ilker Deli (38) and Paul Wright (38).
C Grade went to James Minnis (37) ahead of Mackie Warchow, on countback, and David Doering (36).
NTPs were: Cameron Stewart (third, 74), Hayden Shepherd (seventh, 75), Rhodes (11th, 215) and Aaron Blake (18th, 68).
The ladies’ Stableford winner was Sue Mills (37) by a point over Kylie Walters.
NTPs were: Jill Forster (third, 10), Bottomley (seventh, hole-in-one), Sue Arthur (11th, 89) and Mills (18th, 17).
Sunday’s medley Stableford winner was Justin Freeman (38) by a; point over Mark White.
NTPs were: Rhodes (seventh, 358, and 18th, 518).
Congratulations to the players who qualified for the Stableford finals, it was a day for the Bottomley family, with Lee winning the ladies’ event and Matthew winning the men’s.
Men’s final results: Winner Matt Bottomley, runner-up Darryl Laird, third Walter Schuls, fourth Troy Neville.
Ladies winner Lee Bottomley, runner-up Nia Whittle, third Linda Jakubans, fourth Sue Mills.
Coming events: Friday: Medley 12-hole Stableford. Saturday: Strableford for ladies and men. Sunday: Golf Victoria 4BBB Stableford qualifying round at Coomealla, players can book online with Golf Victoria. Wednesday: Men and ladies Stableford and first round of eclectic. The 2020-2021 golf program is now available at the clubhouse and also online.
MILDURA
TUESDAY’S ladies‘ 18-hole Stableford eventuated in a pleasant victory for Ruth Rodi (35) and back-to-back wins for the week.
Sue Walmsley was the runner-up to Ruth with 30 and also won NTP on the 12th (138). Rhonda Young won the wine on the second (280).
The nine-hole event winner, on 15 points, was Bev Stone.
Wednesday’s A Grade Stableford winner was Cesare Fraiia on a three-way countback from runner-up John Hardie and Keith Williams (37 apiece).
Best score returned on the day was 39 from B Grade winner Ivan Robinson. Runner-up was Peter Palazzo (38) and third went to Bob Shipsides (37).
NTPs were: Frank Morello (first, 150), Wayne Brice (second, 154), Jeff Giddings (10th, 301), Pat Rogan (12th, 135) and Bob Briggs eagled the par-4 eighth.
Andy Standbrook found form on Saturday, winning A Grade Stableford with 38 points, next best was Rob Donaldson and third was Craig Tung, both on 36.
The scores improved in B Grade. Peter Briggs was the winner in a three-way count back on 39 points, leaving Rod Truman with the runner-up award and third going to Mark Pullman.
Another countback in C Grade resulted in a win to Alan Steedman and a second for Graham Robertson (38).
NTPS were: Gary Smart (first, (226), Bob Briggs (second, 68), Pat Rogan (10th, 247), Robert Leng (12th, 130) and Michael Sette won the daily pig pin prize.
Two in a row now for Paul McErvale in the weekly veterans competition with another winning 38 points and a comfortable margin from runner-up Boof Ferguson and third place-Keith Williams (both on 35).
Keith also cleaned up the NTPs on the second and 12th.
Coming events: Today: Stableford, Friday: Twilight nine-holes, Saturday: Opening Day 4BBB medley Stableford, Tuesday: Nine-hole par ladies’ event starting at 8.30am on back nine.
WENTWORTH
JEFF Robinson was a dominant winner of Wednesday’s chicken run with 42 net.
A three-way tie for second between Bill Slee, Peewee and Don Reid could not be split at 47.
Thursday’s Stableford was again dominated by Slee with 40 points. Runner-up was Ron Moore (32).
NTP was: Slee (eighth, 1005 – his first measure for three years).
Mr Risky went to Col Stewart (19).
Members, if you can spare a couple of hours next week, there is still plenty of rubbish to be picked up around the course.
MERBEIN
SHANE Cordell and Frank Crouch played well Wednesday and Friday to make their scores count.
A 4BBB Stableford was played on Saturday with Paul and Matt combining to score 46 points to win the day in perfect conditions.
Wednesday’s winner was S. Cordell (35) over Crouch (34).
Friday’s winner was Cordell (19), again ahead of Crouch – on countback.
Saturday’s winners were P. Hollingsworth and M. Dean (46) ahead of G .Kerr and R. Redman (44).
NTPs were: M. Cook (second, 710, and third, 720).
Coming events: Today: Stroke. Friday: Twilight nine-hole Stableford. Saturday: Stableford.
RIVERSIDE
IT is with sadness we have said farewell to one of our long-time members.
Kevin Welsh was a loyal, respected and loved gentleman of Riverside who devoted many hours to volunteering in many ways around the club.
He will be missed by many past and present members.
It was an excellent score of 41 points in the veteran and friends comp on February 17 which gave Ron Hall a comfortable win.
Rob Arnold is always thereabouts and this time picked up second place (36).
NTPs were: Mick Burke (seventh, 107) and Greg King (18th, 890).
The ladies’ 18-hole Stableford on Tuesday saw Lyn Delmenico finish on 37 for a win over Lorraine Palmer (33).
NTPs were: Pat Riordan (12th, 345) and Palmer (18th, 225).
In the nine-hole event, Roz Nash had a nice 18 points to win just in front of runner-up, Meg Hamence, after a count back with Liz Wallace (17).
Liz collected the only NTP (fourth, 1010).
Stableford was the comp for the men on Wednesday in two grades.
Alan Connolly spends numerous hours volunteering his time on the course as well as now taking on the presidency.
His 37 points rewarded him with a win in A Grade, but not before a countback against Rob Arnold.
David Whitelegg smashed out a super 42 for the B Grade win in front of David Lloyd, who was pleased to have came out the better in a countback against Ken Hornsby, both on great scores of 41.
Peter George failed to make the winners’ circle but would have been pretty happy after his eagle on the par-five 14th.
NTP were: Graham Sievewright (fourth, 92), Greg King (seventh, 380), David Lloyd (12th, 235), Graeme Southwell (17th, 141) and Bruce Liddell (18th, 89).
Suzy Conquest came away with her second win in three weeks, this time on 36 points. Pat Riordan, just pipped Verna Wakefield in a battle for second place, both on 34.
NTPs were: Lyn Saunders (fourth, 270), Riordan (12th, 53) and Margie Dunlop (18th, 100).
Wallace made the most of her 14 points in the nine-hole Stableford over Linda Young.
A magnificent day on Friday drew a mighty field of 41 for the nine-hole medley Stableford.
It was just what Shane Johns needed to bring out his best golf, coming in with a fine 23 followed by Nick Goodieson (22).
NTPs were: Jeremy Goodieson (third), Lisa Garioch (fourth), Ken Wakefield (fifth), Tony Johns (sixth) and John Fraser (ninth).
Garioch has been putting together a run of very good golf of late and Saturday’s Stableford added to that when she completed a winning round with 38 points. Roz Nash is ready and waiting to explode with her game grabbing runner-up on 36.
NTPs were: Marg Lampard (fourth, 280), Carol Benning (seventh, 365), Garioch (12th, a birdie) and Linda Dickson (18th, a birdie).
The men played Stableford on Saturday in two grades and Glenn Goodall played an exceptional round, to win A Grade with 42 points.
Grant Giddings would have been pleased with his game, but had to accept second (41).
A score of 36 gave Tuarii Turaki the B Grade win, with a four-way countback needed to determine second place. Fraser came away with the best back nine and collected runner-up, followed by Peter Williams, Tony Johns and Neil Lawlor, all on 34.
An eagle went the way of Alan McMaster on the par-five 11th.
NTPs were: Steve Wilmann (fourth, 144 and 18th, 90), Glenn Goodall (seventh, 555), Peter Williams (12th, 124) and Grendan Gove (17th, 388).
Sunday’s medley Stableford saw a satisfying round for Marty Scott, as his 39 gave him the win. Justin Lowe finished second after a countback against Oscar Mannix, after they both finished on 38.
NTPs were: Stuart Mensch (seventh, 420) and Andrew Diwell (18th, 215).
The ladies will be enjoying their opening day on Thursday, March 5, with a 3BBB Stableford, which will hit off with a shot gun start at 8.30am.
Coming events: Today: Stableford. Tomorrow: Ladies’ par plus. a nine hole Par, Friday All Day Play Nine Hole Medley Stableford, Saturday men’s Stroke, Monthly Medal, final round of Summer Plate, ladies Stroke, Sunday Medley Stableford.
VETERANS
THERE are only five days before the veteran golfers from district clubs meet at the Mildura Golf Resort to contest the first event for 2020.
On March 2, pairs of competitors will play a 4BBB par game.
Registration will start in front of the clubhouse from 8.30am in readiness for the traditional shotgun start at 9.30am.
Members are reminded that there will be a general meeting at the conclusion of presentations.
As previously reported, the cost to current members will be $20 that covers the entry fee, green fee and lunch.
Mildura generally has a great lunch option as they can provide a choice of three delicious meals. Another advantage that Mildura offers is the number of carts available from the pro shop.
The good news doesn’t stop there. Vets can hire those carts on the day for only $20, meaning each pair only pays $10 each.
It is such a good deal it is hardly worth the effort of bringing your own cart.
However, the catch here is that there is a limited number so don’t take too long before contacting the pro shop to book yours.
For non-members who want to join us, come along and get to play with a great bunch of players on a challenging and picturesque course while competing for great prizes.
Even the NAGA is worth winning with Noel Pugsley presenting pillows to the lowest scorers because it is obvious that they should have stayed in bed.
He also presents prizes for the best scores and those with good rounds receive golf balls.
Have a great tee shot on any of the par-threes and you’re in contention for a bottle from the district’s best wineries for NTP.
If you want to join us, remember to get along on Monday morning and find out for yourself.
You need to be 50 or older pay a once off registration fee, a annual membership fee and be keen to play golf. $20 covers both. Simple as that.
