RIVERSIDE
MONDAY’S Veteran and Friends Stableford was a terrific day for Jack Graham with a round of 41. Michael Englefield (38) was runner-up.
NTPs were: John Wass (seventh, 895) and Mark Woodhouse (18th, 249).
The ladies’ 18-hole comp on Tuesday saw Marie Hudak (33) emerge victorious.
NTPs were: Rose Barich (fourth, 185, and 18th, 195) and Dot Knight (12th, 170).
Jill Shalders had 15 points to win the nine-hole event.
Wednesday’s men’s Stableford was played in two divisions with Stephen Wiles, Thaxted Park, taking out A Grade on 39 points from Jon Slatter (38).
Another visitor had a winning score, with Graham Young (Flagstaff Hill) grabbing B Grade. Noel Murray had to contend with a countback before claiming second over Brayden Collicoat.
Our curator, Tim Peterson, along with his band of greensmen and volunteers had the course looking magnificent and he certainly took advantage of the par-five 14th, clocking up an eagle.
NTPs were: George Riordan (fourth, 390), Ray Cottle (seventh, 23) and Simon Dale (12th, 40, and 18th, 230).
Sally Watson had a lovely round on Thursday in the ladies’ Stableford, putting her 38 to good use, winning by three points ahead of Lyn Delmenico.
NTPs were : Chitra Rankin (fourth, 750), Selma Mayne (seventh, 720), Lisa Garioch (12th, 145) and Dot Knight (18th, 11).
Damen Southgate finished with 23 to win on Friday in the nine-hole medley Stableford. It took a five-way countback to see Nick Goodieson (21) emerge runner-up, followed by Kevin Burke, Jake Smith, Brad Winslow and John Denman.
The South Australian Vet’s comp saw John March (Port Augusta) in first place with 40 points. He was just ahead of Lynette Tobin (Flagstaff Hill) with 38.
Saturday’s ladies’ comp also needed a countback with three vying for the top place. Heather Klemm had the better back nine, with Lorraine Palmer in second and Lisa Garioch just missing the boat.
NTPs were: Garioch (seventh, 19), Tracey Bryan (12th, 114) and Pat Riordan (18th, 104).
It was Stableford for the men on Saturday and yet another big countback in A Grade. Gary Sharman (38) won over Tezza Simpson, Tony Coppola and Darren Gray.
The B Grade winner was Glenn Butterworth (36) over Noel Murray (35).
NTPs were: Jerry Stephens (fourth, 275), David Gardiner (seventh, 348), Sharman (12th, 112), Steven Spooner (17th, 256) and Oscar Mannix (18th, 162).
Sunday’s medley Stableford saw Callum Winslow producing a mighty 40 points to win, from a group on 38. Gavin Minter was runner-up, followed by Ned Duthie and Glenn Hasie (Traralgon).
NTPs were: Damen Southgate (fourth, 159), Kendall Marchment (seventh, 500) and Damien Arney (18th, 130).
COOMEALLA
LAST Wednesday’s men’s Stableford in A Grade was won by Jack Budd (38 net) on countback from Glenn Marr and David Martin.
B Grade went to Brendan Bower (37) just ahead of Ken Sudholz (36) and Alister McBain (35).
NTPs were: Rob Armstrong (third, 76), Anthony Mills (seventh, 46), Marr (11th, 135) and Phil Matotek (18th, 75). Mark McDonald had an eagle on the par-four first.
Wednesday’s ladies’ comp was claimed by Jenny Smith (38) on countback from Suellen Nunan.
NTPs were: Nunan (third, 33), Smith (seventh, 357, and 11th, 250) and Robyn Hand (18th, 85).
Friday’s medley nine-hole Stableford went to Val Cranwell-Smith (19), just ahead of Tony Finn (18).
NTPs were: Greg Rhodes (11th, 303) and Finn (18th, 579).
Saturday’s men’s A Grade Stableford was claimed by Robert Pallot (36) on countback over David Bath. Greg Rhodes (34) was third.
Brendon Garlett (40) ran away with B Grade from Greg Chandler (36) and Ian Petrac (35).
Wilkie Hudson (40) shone C Grade. He was followed by Don Male (38) and Frank Tassone (35).
NTPs were: David McDonnell (third, 230), Tassone (seventh, 138), Ray Olver (11th, 64) and Anthony Mills (18th, 1200).
Cath Eddie (39) narrowly won the ladies’ Stableford from Helen Barnes (38).
NTPs were: Sally Mcorist (third, 72), Lee Bottomley (seventh, 295), Kylie Walters (11th, 63) and Jodene Tuau (18th, 26).
Sunday’s medley Stableford victor was Gary McNally (38) in a thrilling countback over Greg Chandler, Kendall Marchment and Kerry Gray.
NTPs were: Brendan Dean (third, 92), Lee Bottomley (seventh, 400), James Daly (11th, 134) and Gray (18th, 132).
WENTWORTH
THE days get colder but the scores warm up. Annette Green delivering an arrow to the men to win Thursday’s event on 38 points on countback from playing partner Glen Walker.
NTP went to Max Hodges on the 17th with 160cm. Mr Risky was claimed by John Stephens (25).
In Sunday’ stroke the countbacks continued with Tom Clark (69) edging Glen Walker.
Ball winners Col Stewart 71 and Ron Moore 76 nett.
NTP was Howard Hankinson (17, 330). Mr Risky went to the Captain with a very ordinary 81.
RED CLIFFS
LAST Wednesday’s men’s winner was Neville Walker (69) on countback from Al Rayner.
NTPs were: Michael Hogan (third and 18th), Gary Nunn (eighth) and Graeme Duffy (17th).
Red Cliffs ladies hosted the MDGA Championships last Wednesday, results can be found on the MDGA Facebook page.
Saturday was stroke and the monthly medal for ladies and men.
In the men’s comp the winners were: A Grade – Daryl Morgan (74) on countback from Affie Ganz. B Grade – Michael Morrall (72) on countback from David Spencer.
The NTPs were: Ganz (third), Dylan Burnett (fidth), Mal Blagus (eighth and 18th), Morgan (ninth), Tim Pain (12th), Ian Doering (15th) and Gary Nunn (17th).
Winners for the ladies were: A Grade – Sandra Marwood (72) from Joan Ryan (74) on countback from Sally Jones. B Grade – Liz Leach (70) from Naomi Pitt (72).
NTPs were: Margaret Stanbrook (third and 17th), Julianne Wood (eighth), Faye Englefield (12th) and Bobbie Ramsay (15th).
VETERANS
WHAT I want prospective new members to know is that one of the many advantages of being a member of the Sunraysia and District Victorian Golfers Association is the opportunity to play at all district courses during the year.
It is unique in that each month we play at a different course supported by the clubs. Each club has its own weekly veteran competition with district events being conducted on the first Monday of the month. An unusual situation occurred this week due to the Tristate tournament being held throughout the district.
On Monday, Mildura veterans were able to join the Riverside veterans because their club was the venue for a Tristate round. That meant a larger than usual field of 45contested the single Stableford event at Riverside.
It is example of clubs being prepared to support district players by providing reciprocal rights and is a great way to promote golf throughout the district. The support of district veterans is a way of encouraging seniors to participate in an activity that is beneficial to the players physical and mental well-being.
It’s like a men’s shed outdoors.
You are participating with like-minded colleagues playing in a competition for prizes, having fun, socialising and when finished sharing a meal and drinks. You can decide on your level of exercise by walking or sharing a cart. Our next district event will be held on Monday, June 7, at Riverside.
Come along and become involved.
MILDURA
The Mildura ladies’ nine-hole competition on Tuesday, May 11,was won by Marlene Charlesworth, who scored 22 points. Amy Plush was second (17).
The 18-hole Stableford event was won by Kim Ingram (35) from Jan Mierswa (34) and Carla Sherriff and Bev Stone (both on 32).
NTPs were: Margaret McGlashan (second, 340), Ruth Rodi (10th, 40) and Sherriff (12th, 447).
The Mildura men played single Stableford in two grades last Wednesday.
Paul Leonard (40) won A Grade from Paul Treacy and Ross Bowen (both 38).
John Edwards (40) claimed B Grade from Peter Palazzo (38) and Don McConnell (36).
NTPs were: Robin Hubble (first, 315), Ian Nimon (second, 124, which also won the pig prize), Steven Fumberger (10th, 770) and Nigel Ingram (12th, 220).
The ladies’ Stableford competition on Friday was won by Sherriff (39). Mabel Crouch and Elaine Henshall (32 apiece) finished second and third respectively. Bev Stone (34) and Valerie Whitelaw (28) were fourth and fifth.
The men played single stroke in three grades on Saturday.
In A Grade, Geoffrey Hazeldine had net 71 for a win over Noel Hedwards (72) and Phillip Green (73). Ray Quirk (70) won B Gradeon countback from Craig Jukes with John Williams (72) third.
Ross Pointon (70) clinched C Grade from Newton Morrison and Robin Hubble (both 72).
NTPs were: Morrison (first, 398), Joseph Rocca (second, 490), Mick Killeen (10th, 32) and Hazeldine (12th, 179).
Coming events: Today: American foursomes Stableford. Friday: Ladies’ 18-hole Stableford. Saturday: Medley 4BBB par, which is a qualifying round for the Forty Winks competition. Sunday: medley Stableford. Monday: Mildura veterans Stableford. Tuesday: Ladies’ nine-hole Stableford and monthly medal competition.
Bookings can be made online or by calling the Mildura Golf Shop on 5022 8089.
