MEN'S GOLF
By Short Putt
On Saturday the Mens competition was the September Monthly Medal, sponsored by McFeeters Motor Museum, in which a field of 71 enjoyed sunshine all day to produce low scores. All prize winners recorded nett scores under par.
The A-Grade was a tussle between players on the handicap range of the grade. Terry Griffiths started with a double-bogey and bogey but then settled into a steady rhythm to finish on nett 68. He was well pleased with his play. Runner-up was John Betland, for the second month in a row. He had a mediocre front-9 then tore home on the back-9, ending with a birdie on the last. His scratch score of 67 was adjusted to nett 70, finishing one shot ahead three others on nett 71.
The B-Grade results were very much the same. Greg Webb took the honours with a steady performance that netted him a nett 67. His round was ‘undulating’ to say the least, with dropped shots offset by birdies, but no startling highlights. Runner-up was Dave Earl who was quite relaxed on the front-9 but hiccupped markedly on the back-9. He finished two shots behind Greg, due primarily to a few too many double-bogeys.
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The C-Grade winner from last month was determined to do well. That he did, but Jake LeBrocque had a day of missed opportunities to finish on nett 69. The winner was Archie Quirk who is in the winner’s circle for the second week running. This week he did it all himself, keeping errors to a minimum and using his handicap well to score a nett 67.
The ball sweep went to 72 nett on count back, going to: 70 – D Rhodes, R Smith; 71 – D Bernardi, C Hanrahan, Mitch Andrews Senior, D Bayley, A Alley, F Hanns, A Cole; 72 – H Quirk, W Bergmann, W O’Niell, C McMillan, L Whitfield, A Rees, P Pymont, P Kay and M Duff. The visitors included Walt Bergmann (Antill Park GC), Elliott Parker & Charlie Goodsell (Parkes).
The NTP’s went to: 9th – Stuart Thomas; 18th – John Betland, with only John converting for a ‘2’. There were seven 2’s scored, with one on the 1st by Mark Simmonds, four on the 3rd and two on the 18th. Strangely the 9th missed out with only Stuart Thomas being on the card. He frightened the rest away.
The Pro Shop Super-Pin, held on the 9th hole, went to Brianna Duncan. Her shot left the gates wide open when it finished at 440 cm distance, but the rest of the field went astray.
It is good to see players have good fortune or maintain a ‘purple’. John Betland is in that company with his bridesmaid’s effort in two Monthly Medals. And Jake LeBrocque has a winning formula where plays occasionally between family duties, then after his mind is rested he fires a good one.
A young golfer is also doing well. Archie Quirk paired with Wayne O’Niell last month to win, and this month he showed good promise to win. Archie may be modelling his play on John Betland, but there is a bit of difference, with not the least of that being height. But with Liam Fraser and Lachlan Alley playing consistently, and Archie and Harry Quirk pushing Reggie Murray there is a lot to look forward to in our Junior ranks.
This month’s sponsor did well also. Paul Kay managed an even Par round, alongside Al Rees. They were both behind Terry ‘Griffo’ in that group, with Scott Kirkman lamenting the ‘Bunnies’ performance and not concentrating on his game.
One player who experienced the ‘thrill’ of golf was Glendon Hooper. He was playing well on the front-9, arriving at the 9th tee siting a comfortable 2-over par. His tee shot finishing on the 9th green gave no inkling of what was to come. But the golfing gods struck. It required four putts for Glen to get the ball into the hole. And from there the only pars he saw were on the 15th and the 18th. Calamity struck with a vengeance.
There were others who also struck trouble. Sam Jarrett was very rusty, doting his card with 8’s and 7’s. Graham Newport was in overseas travel mode, carefully placing a ‘9’ and a couple of 8’s on his card.
The 7th hole grabbed a few players again. John B managed a bogey there, but he made up for it on the back-9 with very little ink used on his small numbers and an eagle on the 15th. Others to stumble on that hole were Calab Hanrahan, Ecky Dawson and Robert Webb who joined Jon Cutler, among others.
And there were a few ‘perfect’ scores. Cody Banks was greedy and grabbed ‘Bo Dereks’ on the 4th and 16th holes. His description of how he played those holes requires a serial presentation. But Greg Hanns gets the crown for his ‘goal pole’ effort on the 15th.
Good play was found, albeit a bit scarce. Brad Ashton almost had nine 4’s on the front-9 for a very neat card. And Todd Callaghan’s scorer had trouble with his pencil, which could only write a ‘4’ or ‘5’.
There was no Stableford Medley on Sunday.
The 3rd green is close to coming into play, so keep making the effort to repair the pitch marks on the greens you play so that it becomes a habit on the 3rd. And drop some sand in your divot holes along the fairways.
Here is the News:
Unfortunately I did not hear how the Bogan Gate Open went on Sunday. One thing I am sure about – the attendees would have eaten well. Hopefully there will be more news on tHat event later.
A notice is on display for the ‘Blue Mountains Classic’. This event couples together magnificent views, cooler weather and a challenging course. Interested? Then check out the notice.
H/Pro Will had a successful Golf Equipment Day last week, with quite a few orders for both Callaway and Titleist gear. He has a few more brands in the pipeline so keep your ears tuned. It is good to have a look at the new gear and get the feel of it in your hands.
It is crystal ball time:
This Saturday, 14 September, is the Annual Roylances Cup Day. This is a 3-Person Ambrose, and is quite popular. The tee sheet is full, but if you want to play you may be lucky to nab a last minute withdrawal. Sunday has the Stableford Medley for those that want an extra game.
VETS GOLF
Parkes' Nym Dziuba defied the blustery conditions on his local course compiling 40 stableford points for a comfortable win in the twin-towns veterans golf competition.
Surviving a three-way count-back the runner up was Forbes' Les Little with 36 points, with the Parkes pair of John Fowler and John Pearce returning the same score.
A big field of 37 players took part where Peak Hill's Greg Deiner was welcomed to the twin-towns ranks, while three visitors from Sawtell - Wendy Mason and Terry and Lyn Radley - also contested the day.
Parkes came out on top of the twin-towns shield by 214 points to Forbes' 109, while Graeme Cooke from Parkes took out the encouragement award.
Forbes dominated the nearest-to-pins winning three of the four prizes with Niel Duncan and Les Little winning the A and B Grades respectively on the fourth hole and Forbes' Steve Uphill and Michael Lynch from Parkes the closest on the 11th hole.
The ball sweep went to 34 points with the winners as follows: 36 - John Pearce and John Fowler (P); 35 - Lex Hodges (P) and Barry Shine, Steve Walton and Steve Uphill (F); 34 - Mick Della-Ca (P) and Niel Duncan and Peter Grayson (F).
This week Forbes is the venue and Thursday week, September 19 West Wyalong will host the Lachlan Valley Veterans Championships to be held in conjunction with the West Wyalong open day.
Registrations will be taken from 9.15am for a 10 o'clock shot-gun start.
Last Tuesday the singing solicitor Dennis McGroder took honours with 26 points, more 3’s then 0’s after a well earned holiday while Jeff Moon was next best with 24 and only just in front of the remainder.
Tuesday 12 hole social golf for everyone, be at the Pro Shop no later then 9am for the ball toss. For most, coffee follows.
LADIES GOLF
On Wednesday 4th September a Stroke, Monthly Medal and putting comp was played in good conditions with scores to match. Best on the day was Lyn Kennedy coming in with a Nett 69 to win Division Two by five strokes. Colleen Venables has moved up to Division One with her consistent play lately and had a nice round with one under Nett 71 to take the trophy, congratulations girls and thank you Doreen Barnes and Bess Shields for sponsoring the day. Colleen only had 32 putts to be the best on the day. NTP 9th Kate Steele Park and 18th Sarah Black. Monthly Medal Winners Div 1 Heather Davidson, Div 2 Colleen Venables, Div 3 Lyn Kennedy. On Saturday 7th the Ladies paired up for the 4BBB V Par sponsored by Jenny Hubbard and Lindy Pollock. The winning combination was Carolyn and Brianna Duncan with12 followed by Ev Uphill and Sarah Black on 10. Brianna won the Super Pin for the day which is no easy task in a big field and off course had the NTP on 9th for the Ladies, 18th NTP was Jenny Fletcher. The Shootout is this Sunday at Noon for anyone that want to tag along to see our top ten players battle it out for the Jackpot, all welcome.
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