RIVERSIDE
GREG King came in with a beautiful round of 40 points on Monday February 19 in the Veterans and Friends’ stableford. He was seven points ahead of his nearest rivals, with David Lloyd taking runner-up after a countback against Brian Young, both on 33 points.
NTPs were 7th – David Lloyd 533cm and
Tuesday saw Chitra Rankin finish on a nice 18 points to win the nine-hole stableford and Sally Watson one behind on 17 points for second place.
Balls went out to 16 points.
The Members and Visitors’ competition on Wednesday was stroke and the monthly sward, with the overall best score for the day being produced by Laurie Riordan, after his spectacular 88/66. One to remember, Laurie.
The A Grade winner, Ken Upton, also came in with a beauty, completing his round on an excellent 87/69. Trevor Williams put in a fine round of 85/72 for runner-up.
It was a 72 nett from Jimmy Stephen after his 104 off the stick to claim the B Grade, followed by second-placed Peter Welling (104/74), in front of Glenn Butterworth (98/74), who just missed out on the placing.
Balls went out to 74 nett on a countback.
NTPs were : Zilzie Wines 4th – Brain Young 210cm, 7th – Rory Nutter 385cm and the Good Deal Tyres 18th – Barry Pilgram 540cm.
A dozen ladies braved the extreme heat to play in Thursday’s comp and Lirlene Crozier’s 36 points gave her the win over Pat Riordan, who picked up second place, but not before a countback with Lisa Garioch, both on 35 points.
NTPs were : 7th – Lisa Garioch 595cm, 12th – Lisa Garioch 190cm and 18th – Roz Nash 190cm.
It was a four-way countback in Friday’s nine-hole medley Stableford, with the win going the way of Duane Ebbles, Runner-up was Adam Schelfhout, with Gary Van Steenis and Damien Southgate just being pipped at the post, all on a great 20 points.
It was dtroke all round on Saturday, with the field enjoying the cooler conditions.
The ladies’ comp was a close affair, with three players vying for the win.
Janet Lukes (98/76) pushed her to the top, which put Wendy Dawson in second place (99/76), leaving Lisa Garioch (85/76) just out of the placings.
NTPs were 12th – Sandy Briggs 159cm and 18th – Tracey Bryan came away with a birdie.
The monthly medal for the men was played in three grades, with some terrific scoring.
Glen Walker (80/70) snatched the A Grade medal after a countback against Tim Peterson (71/70), both playing amazing games.
Roberto Fuoco carded another super 70 nett after his 87 shots to give him the B Grade medal.
Then three players fought it out, with Joel Doherty (92/73) grabbing runner-up, followed by Max Marks (93/73) and Mary Scott (93/73).
But the score of the week went the way of Sam Tassone when his sizzling score of 87/65 rewarded him with the C Grade medal. Well played, Sam.
There were two players hot on his heels who finished on 66 nett: Duane Ebbles (98/66) and Harvey Spratt (96/66).
Balls went out to 75 nett.
NTPs were : 7th – Tim Peterson 110cm and Good Deal Tyres 18th – Seb Raiti 41cm.
Sunday’s medley stableford was played in two grades and Joshua Furey had a mighty 41 points to be the A Grade winner, from Shawn Clarke, who was runner-up after a countback against Glen Walker, both on 38 points.
Cooper Mitchell also excelled in his game, winning B Grade on 40 points.
Max Marks took out second place with 39 points.
Balls went out to 34 points on a countback.
NTPs were Zilzie Wines 4th – Alan Gourlay 230cm and 18th – Max Marks 105cm.
RED CLIFFS
ON Wednesday February 21 a medley stableford was played.
Ryan Dowdy had 41 points to win A Grade and Michael Englefield was runner up with 37 points.
In B Grade Gayle Fitos won with 37 points and Paul Clyne was runner-up on a countback with 36 points.
Balls went to J Wood, R Pain, G Murray, G Riordan, S Poole, J Scott, G Martin and N Tickner.
NTPs: 8th C Taylor and G Riordan and 17th M Golitschenko.
Friday’s nine-hole chicken run went to Kyle Russell on a countback with 19 points.
On Saturday a medley stroke was played and “Can Play” Mal Blagus won A Grade on a countback from Matt Forward with 71 nett.
In B Grade Simon Rodgers had 69 nett to win and Deanne Davis was runner-up with 70 nett.
In C Grade Jimmy Frangos won with 67 nett and Ken Evans had 7 0nett to be runner-up.
Balls (14) went to 76c/b and below.
NTPs: 8th H Wood and P Hand, 12th J Gleeson and T Pain, 15th G Bettess and J Gleeson and 17th A Hensgen.
VETERANS
ON Monday the district veteran golfers travel to the Mildura Golf Resort for the start of the 2024 district competitions.
The opening event each year is the Forty Winks 4BBB day, held this year on Monday March 4.
Players will have dusted off their badges after the two-month summer break and will be wearing them as they present for registration.
Tony, John and Brian will be set up on the verandah from around 8.30am, happily accepting $20 notes and ensuring all players sign up for lunch and the raffle.
In preparation, players will have sorted out who their playing partner is or will seek the help of our captain Ned in finding one.
They will have gone onto the Golf Australia website and obtained their current GA handicap and entered that information into the daily handicap calculator.
Alternatively, there are lists up on the pro shop window to find out correct handicaps.
Those who have ordered carts can collect them, and while waiting for Ned’s briefing at 9am can have a practice putt. Make sure you have applied the sunscreen and you have a hat, sunglasses and something to help you stay hydrated.
At around 9.30am we will depart for our designated starting tees in readiness for the shotgun start.
It’s an 18-hole event with NTPs on all par threes.
When finished it’s back to the clubhouse for lunch followed by presentations.
A quiet drink and chat among friends concludes an enjoyable game of golf.
See you there.
MILDURA
IN the Monday veterans’ 18-hole competition on February 19, the winner was Boof Ferguson (17) with 42 points from runner-up George Poriazis (9) on 33 points on a countback from third-placed peter Dooley 924) also on 33 points.
There were 4 balls in the ball comp and 32 points on a countback or better collected.
NTP: 2nd Hole Trentham Estate Boof Ferguson 143cm, 12th hole Zilzie Wines Mark Woodhouse 167cm.
In this week’s nine-hold stableford, the winner was Faye Casey (38) with 14 points.
The Tuesday ladies’ 18-hole competition on February 20 produced as the winner Jan Mierswa (24) on 36 points from runner-up Ann Bowen (12) on 35 points.
There were five balls in the ball comp and 34 points on a countback or better collected.
NTP: 1st Hle Pete’s Pure wine Jan Mierswa 920cm, 2nd Trentham Estate Sandra Hutchinson 357cm, 10th Trentham Estate Beverly Matthews 137cm, 12th hole Zilzie Wines Janet Fumberger 340cm.
In the men’s Wednesday competition on February 21, 81 players played a single stableford event in two grades.
The A Grade winner was John Hardie (12) with 38 points from runner-up Terry O’Brien (14) on 36 points in a countback for third place.
Wayne Gill (6) was also on 36 points.
The B Grade winner was Dennis McLaughlan (18) on 41 points from runner-up Russell Reid (28) on 38 points.
Third place went to Paul Treacy (16) on 37 points.
There were 20 balls in the ball comp and 34 points on a countback or better collected.
NTP: 1st Pete’s Pure wine Wayne Gill 226cm, 2nd Trentham Estate/PIG Andy Stanbrook 201cm, 10th Trentham Estate Wayne Dahmes 222cm, 12th Zilzie Wines Keith Williams 58cm.
In the ladies’ Friday 18-holes competition on February 23, the winner was Sandra Hutchinson (18) with 35 points from runner-up Carla Sherriff (26) on 34 points.
The medley Saturday competition on February 24 drew a great field of 116 players who played the official opening day of the new season.
With generous forward tees and pin positions. scores were generally good.
The A Grade winner was Peter Hartmann (10) with 40 points from runner-up Paul White (12) on 39 points.
Third place went to Nathan Lever (10) on 38 points.
The B Grade winner was Stephen Reberger (18) on 38 points from John Williams (16) on 37 points on a countback from third-placed Brian Bird (14) on 37 points.
The C Grade winner was Simon Middleton (24) with 40 points from runner-up Jeff Lay (22) on 37 points on a countback from third-placed Peter Palazzo (25), also on 37 points.
There were 29 balls in the ball comp and 34 points on a countback or better collected.
NTP: 1st Pete’s Pure wine Paul White 210cm, 2nd Water Wizard/PIG Rob Pallot 201cm, 10th Trentham Estate Chris Bush 538cm, 12th hole Zilzie Wines Rod Truman 20cm
The Ranfurly Iron Jack went to Doug Matthews with eight points.
MERBEIN
The Wednesday stableford winner was Ken Matulick with 36 points from runner-up Graeme Kelly on 33 points.
Saturday the club ran a stableford multiplier along with a single stableford competition.
The Drummond Golf Sunraysia Golf Range voucher for the individual winner went to Aaron Pratt with a great 45 points.
The runner-up taking a Midura Central voucher was Michael Thompson.
The team multiplier was won by the pairing of Michael Thompson and Darren Mannix with a combined 78 points
NTP: 3rd Australian Vintage Merbein – Luke McClelland 92cm, 3rd Pigeon Dollars – Luke McClelland, 8th Drummond Golf and Sunraysia Golf Range –Matt Dean 420cm, 12th G&T Schnitzels – Ken Matulick 310cm, 16th Merbein Lions Club – Weekly Oscar Mannix 452cm.
The Meat Raffle Randomiser was won by Oscar Mannix.
Upcoming: We have a big week coming up.
On Wednesday is stableford, with the tee-off at 12.30pm, on Saturday our monthly medal stroke and on Sunday the par three open.
Entries can be made via the club website or by contacting the captain on 0412 728 467.
COOMEALLA
Coming events:
Wednesday March 28 – men: stableford, women: stableford
Friday March 1 – medley nine-hole stableford
Saturday March 2 – men: monthly medal stroke, women: monthly award stroke
Sunday March 3
Competition results:
On Wednesday the 18- hole medley stableford was played.
In A Grade the winner was Terry Duck 39points from runner-up Greg Rhodes 39 points.
Third place went to D Guild 36 points
The B Grade winner was Craig Lovel on 39 points, ahead of runner-up Anthony Dakis 38 points and third-placed Brad Mottram 37 points
Balls: (13) 39points to 34points.
NTP: 3rd Zilzie Wine – Larry Frasca 690cm, 7th McGuigan Wines Greg Rhodes 281cm, 11th Walkers IGA – Mark McDonald 171cm, 18th Trentham Estate – Greg Rhodes 116cm.
In the women’s stableford the winner was Ann Bowen 36 points ahead of runner-up Sue Laird 34 points and third Kate Murdoch 33points.
Balls: ( 2) 36 points to 34 points
Women’s NIP : 3rd– Nia Whittle 0cm, 7th – Ann Bowen 1350cm, 11th – Cath Eddie 128cm, 18th– Lee Bottomley 56cm.
The Friday 12-hole stableford – Presidents Port was won by Wendy Finn 24 points.
The runner-up was Gary Thomas 22 points.
Balls: ( 7) 22 points to 20 points.
NTPs: 3rd – Mathew Tiley 752cm, 7th – Glen Marr 120cm, 11th – Greg Rhodes 267cm.
On Saturday February 24 the men played stableford.
The winner in A Grade was Dennis Williams 41 points.
Glen Marr was runner-up with 39 points.
Ilker Deli finished third with 37 points.
In B Grade, the winner was Jim Fahey 41 points, from runner-up Brett Laird 40 points and third Bruce Summerfield 36 points.
The C Grade winner was Frank Boseley 40 points, with the minor placings going to runner-up Tim Nunan 36 points and third-placed Stephen Godfrey 34 points.
Balls: (24) 41 points to 3 4points.
Men’s NTP: 3rd Zilzie Wine – James Daly 425cm, 7th McGuigan Wines – Glen Marr 100cm, 11th Walkers IGA – Matt Bottomley 280cm, 18th Trentham Estate – Glen Marr 115cm.
Women’s NTP: Nia Whittle 36 points, runner-up Angela Plumridge 35 points, third: Kylie Walters 34 points
Balls: (4) 36 points to 33 points.
The Sunday competition was won by Craig Hocking 36 points.
The runner-up was Seth Weinert 35 points.
Balls: (3) 36 points to 35 points.
Congratulations to Andrew Fairlie and Nia Whittle on winning the stableford shootout.
