MERBEIN
KEN Matulick won last Wednesday’s Stableford with 36 points – one ahead of Howard McGaffin with 35 points.
NTPs were: R. Walder (second, 195, and 16th, 689), F. Crouch (sixth, 390), G. Chapman (12th, 620) and M. Cook (18th, 17).
The Royal turned on a couple of great days for our 2021 Open that took place over two rounds at the weekend. Our Saturday comp was won by Robert Price with an incredible 64 over Stuart
Ferguson with a 69. Saturday was also Merbein’s Monthly Medal for April and was won by Matulick with a 71 – on countback over Craig Hocking. Kenny, we apologise for missing this on the weekend and will get your prize to you this week.
Saturday comp: Winner: Rob Price 64. Runner-up: Stuart Ferguson 69.
Monthly medal winner: Matulick 71.
NTPs were: B. Doherty (third, 60), S. Ferguson (sixth, 0), M. Dean (eighth, 564), P. White (12th, 555), Matulick (14th, 395), G. Rhodes (16th, 303) and G. Wallace (18th, 71).
The Sunday comp was a close one with the winner being Will Price on countback over Craig Hocking after both shot scores of 67.
NTPs were: G. Rhodes (second, 50, third, 198, eighth, 319), J. Binding (12th, 34 – good birdie mate), D. Hancock (14th, 200, and 16th, 230) and J. Sharman (18th, 115).
The Open was played in great spirit with the Royal turning on the weather and providing a challenging course.
The Merbein Open champion for 2021 was Greg Rhodes with a score of 141.
He comfortably got the job done for the second year in a row.
The Ladies’ Open was one of Sunraysia’s favourite golfers, Lee Bottomley, with a great score of 155. Our Junior Open winner was Ben Doherty who went low with an amazing 162 and we look forward to him competing for years to come at Merbein.
Juniors’ handicap: Winner: Will Price 140. Runner-up: Emmalee Beggs 150 (countback).
Juniors’ scratch: Winner: Ben Doherty 162. Runner-up: Emmalee Beggs 182.
Ladies’ handicap: Winner: Lee Bottomley 147.
Runner-up: Cath Eddie 150 (countback).
Ladies’ scratch: Winner: Lee Bttomley 155. Runner-up: Sue Laird 161.
Men’s C Grade handicap: Winner: Rob Price 138. Runner-up: David Timmis 146.
Men’s C Grade scratch: Winner: Fraizer Mulder 183. Runner-up: Jason Pope 191.
Men’s B Grade handicap: Winner: Craig Hocking 137. Runner-up: Rob Garioch 143.
Men’s B Grade scratch: Winner: Craig Hocking 157. Runner-up: Stuart Ferguson 161.
Men’s A Grade handicap: Winner: Mark White 143. Runner-up: Garth Doherty 144.
Men’s A Grade scratch: Winner: Greg Rhodes 141. Runner-up: Garth Doherty 150.
The Royal would like to thank all players for another great Open and look forward to seeing you all in 2022.
We will wind down this weekend with a 4BBB par event, so find a partner and enjoy.
RIVERSIDE
Monday the 12th saw Mark Woodhouse make the most of his 36pts in the Veteran and Friends comp, leaving with the win.
NTP’s were : Seventh – Jim Callaway 285cm and 18th – Mark Woodhouse 790cm.
The Ladies played a nine hole Stableford on Tuesday and Kaye Ballantyne put in a lovely round of 20pts, to win. It was a five way count back for runner up, with Rose Barich putting her last few holes to good use. Linda Dickson, Teresa Hagen, Val Easterbrook and Pat Riordan just missed the cut.
NTP’s were : 12th – Kathy Ridley 119cm and 18th – Rose Barich with a Birdie.
Wednesday’s Men’s Stableford was played in two Grades, with Peter Ellery having an excellent round of 39pts to take out A Grade, over Vince Dichiera, who had to over come three others chasing him for second place, all on 37pts. Paul Reed, Ross Elliot and Graeme Southwell had to be happy with a ball.
Some fantastic scores were produced in B Grade, when Jim Callaway sizzled his way around the course for an amazing 43pts and the win, from John Fraser, who also had an exceptional day, finishing on 41pts.
Ash Whitehouse found the Par four 13th hole easy, coming away with an Eagle.
NTP’s were : Fourth – John Fraser 146cm, Seventh – Mark Woodhouse 390cm, 12th – Ray Cottle 880cm, 17th – Graeme Southwell 590cm and 18th – Jervies Craig 85cm.
It was the April Monthly Medal for the Ladies on Thursday and at the moment there is one Lady who’s Golf is shining. Kathy Ridley did not only win the day, with an outstanding 99/69, she was rewarded with her second Monthly Medal for 2021. Then comes the putting comp and Kathy must have had a magnet to the hole, completing a round of 25putts, an excellent effort. Runner up on the day was Lorraine Palmer, on a nice 90/70.
NTP’s were : to top off a memorable day – 12th – 68cm and 18th a Birdie, both going to Kathy Ridley.
Friday’s nine hole Stableford winner was David Gardiner, on a fine 22pts. After a count back against Seb Raiti, Brayden Collicoat, Tim Sheean and Dion Harris, Jake Smith was runner up, all on 21pts.
Saturday’s Ladies comp saw Kathy Ridley rise to the occasion again, playing another super round and collecting the win, after a lovely 38pts.
NTP’s were : 12th – Teresa Hagen 540cm and 18th Lyn Thompson 725cm.
Steve Wilmann played a terrific game on Saturday in A Grade, with 38pts for the win, not bad when playing off scratch. Steve did have to undergo a count back against David Williams, who picked up second place.
It was another 38pts that took out B Grade, coming from Jerry Stephens, with Graeme Irvin runner up on 37pts.
The Par five 11th hole was a beauty for Oscar Mannix, managing an Eagle.
NTP’s were : Fourth – Oscar Mannix 250cm, Seventh – Wayne Innes 193cm, 12th – Scott Connelly 380cm, 17th – Chris O’Brien 700cm and 18th – Alan Connolly 270cm.
Sunday’s Medley Stableford was a winner for Gary McNally, after his 38pts, in front on Kendall Marchment 37pts.
NTP’s were : Fourth – David Williams 320cm, Seventh – Paul Danenberg 135cm and 18th – Kendall Marchment 400cm.
VETERANS
There is just under two weeks before the district veteran golfers travel to the Merbein Golf Club for the next monthly competition. On Monday the 3rd of May the club will be hosting a single stableford competition. As always a good field will enjoy the hospitality of the club with lunch and drinks following our round of golf. The day will have all the regular components that make our district events such a great day. There are prizes for A and B grade competitions and Nearest the Pin on all par threes. The seventeenth hole par three always presents a challenge as it takes a long shot to reach that green. There are points to be collected towards our incentive program for participants as well.
The club has a limited number of carts for hire so please contact the club to ensure you are able to secure one.
At the association level the news is positive with an expectation that we have a willing replacement for our present captain. John has indicated that he wishes to retire from the position at the end of this year. Having time to support a new captain will make the transition an easier process. With luck that begins at Merbein.
Hope you can made it and until then happy golfing.
COOMEALLA
Coming Events: Wednesday, ApriL 21.
Men: Stableford – Golf Shirt; Women: Stableford – Golf Shirt.
Friday, April 23, Medley 9 hole Stableford.
Saturday, April 24.
Men: Stroke – Monthly Medal – Round 2 Club Putter. Women: Stroke and Putting – Monthly Award.
Sunday – ANZAC Day Medley Stableford,
Wednesday, April 14, Men – 2 Person Ambrose, Winners – Peter Duscher and Alan Scorer 63nett, runner-up – Stan Prymke and Mark McDonald 64.25 nett; 3rd – Brendan Bower and Dale Stafford 64.25 nett; 4th – Larry Frasca and Phil Maw 64.5 nett.
Ball Comp ( 9 team ) 63 nett to 66.25 nett
NTP’S: 3rd – Ross Robertson 233cm, 7th – Troy Neville 30cm, 11th – Alan Scorer 255cm, 18th – David Guild 37cm.
Women – 2 Person Ambrose.
Winners – Kate Murdoch and Rachel Strachan 68.75 nett.
Runner-up – Robyn Rohrlach and Heidi Schultz 69 nett.
Ball comp – Ros Hocking and Frann Sette 71 nett .
NTP’s: 3rd – Rachel Strachan 1125cm, 7th – Robyn Rorhlach 562cm, 11th – Robyn Rohrlach 293cm.
Friday, April16 – Medley 9 hole stableford winner – Garth Doherty 18 points
Runner-up – David Guild 18 points. Ball Comp (5) 18 points to 17 points.
NTP’s: 11th – Val Cranwell-Smith 980cm, 18th – Greg Rhodes 344cm.
Saturday, April 17 Men – Stableford A Grade winner – Ivan McKenzie 38 points.
Runner-up– Vince Dichiera 37 points, 3rd – Phil Matotek 37 points.
B Grade winner – Alan Jenkinson 37 points.
Runner-up – Mac Warchow 35 points, 3rd – John Burgess 34 points.
Ball comp ( 19 ) 38 points to 32 points
NTP’S: 3rd – Alan Scorer 127cm, 7th – Aldo D’Amico 185cm, 11th – Mark Woodhouse 322cm, 18th – Noel Thomas 320cm.
Women – Stableford winner – Linda Jakubans 39 points.
Runner-up – Jodene Tuau 35 points. Ball comp – ( 2 ) 34 points.
NTP’S: 3rd – Kylie Walters 105cm, 7th – Linda Jakubans 1010cm, 11th – Marg Midgley 145cm
18th – Jodene Tuau 118cm.
Sunday, April 18 – Medley Stableford Winner –Dean Anderson 38 points.
Runner-up – Jordan McKinnon 37 points, 3rd – Joel Finch 37 points, 4th – Darren Bottomley 37 points.
Ball Comp (11) 38 points to 34 points
NTP”S: 3rd – Jackie Horkings 261cm, 7th – Dean Anderson 30cm, 11th – Dale Stephens 315cm, 18th – Wally Schulz 145cm.
WENTWORTH
Garry Bourke continued with his good form to win Thursdays Stableford .
Runner up went to Anette Green who has been very consistent of late.
Ball winners again John Stephens 35 and Ron Moore 32 points
NTP to visitor Michael Cook with a close 98cm on the 2nd.
Mr Risky also to a visitor in Wayne ASTBURY on 15 points.
Sundays Stroke went to Fingers Glen Walker with 71 nett.
Runner up Ged Chapman with 73nett.
Ball winner Bill Slee also 73 nett.
NTP Tom Clark 500cm on 12.
Max Hodges was out for a long walk and collected Mr Risky for his 81 nett.
MILDURA
The ladies 9 hole stableford competition on Tuesday 13 April was won by Kay Baker who scored 18 points. Amy Plush and Isobel Westhead both scored 16 points to finish second and third, respectively. The ladies multiplication stableford on the same day was won by Kim Ingram and Kaylene Geddes who scored 75 points. Glenys Anderson and Jan Mierswa were second on 69 points.
Nearest the pin prizes went to Jan Mierswa (first hole, 1000cm and second hole, 221 cm); Marilyn Warne (tenth hole, 21 cm); and Janet Stanbrook (twelveth hole, 268 cm).
The ladies 18 hole stableford event on Friday 16 April was won by Valerie Whitelaw on 35 points; Eileen Raeck was second on 33 points, and Susan Walmsley had 31 points to finish third.
The men played 4BBB stableford on Wednesday 14 April. Wayne Manley and Brad May were the winners on 45 points; from James Hancock and Jeffrey Giddings (44 points); and Peter Briggs and
Ross Bowen (43 points). Balls were awarded to 17 pairs with scores of 40 points or better. Nearest the pin prizes were won by Shay Toma (first hole, 64 cm); Ferdi Bergamin (second hole, 590 cm) and the pig prize on the second hole went to Joe Rocca (630 cm); and Nigel Ingram won the wine on the twelveth hole (119 cm).
A field of 80 men contested the single stableford competition on Saturday 17 April. Les Williams won a countback on 39 points to win A grade from Phillip Nash, with Jeff Giddings third on 38 points.
Rod Ford had the best score of the day, 41 points, to win B grade, with John Edwards second on 39 and Perry Hill third on 37 points. Nineteen players on 34 points or better won a ball. Nearest the pin prizes went to Bruce McEwan (first hole, 700 cm); Michael Osborne (second hole, car wash and pig prize, 487 cm); Phillip Nash (tenth hole, 507 cm); and Ralph Dean (twelveth hole, 450 cm).
Golf events at Mildura Golf Club for the next week are a mens single stableford (Wednesday 21 April); ladies stableford on Friday 23 April; single stroke on Saturday 24 April (ladies and men); medley ambrose in 4’s on Anzac Day (Sunday 25 April); Mildura veterans stableford on Monday26 April; and ladies stableford on Tuesday 27 April. Golf bookings can be made online, or by telephone to the Mildura Golf Shop on 5022 8089.
