MURRAY DOWNS MEN’S
MURRAY Downs is still being inundated with a large number of golfers taking advantage of having a hit on the number one course along the Murray River – even during these colder months.
This was none more evident than in last Thursday’s stableford competition, which saw three divisions of players taking part in the mid-week event. The best score of the day came out of Division 3, where Tori Ficarra (26) recorded his best score for a very long time with 41 points, to take victory ahead of Greg Butcher (27) with 35 points. A visitor from the Eastern Golf Club in Hugh Ferrie (18) took out Division 2 with 38 points from John Tripodi (17) on count-back – while in Division 1, Craig Fletcher (14) was the best with 39 points from Graeme Mathiske (14) on 38 points.
In the nearest the pins, Corey Daniels was the closest on the 2nd, Craig Fletcher on the 5th, Ian Read took home the jackpot on the 11th and Daniel Cruickshank was closest on the 15th. To be in the ball rundown you required at least 34 points.
Friday’s nine-hole competition was taken out by Tynan Perry (20), with 20 points from Claris Bourne (30) next best on 19 points.
A very good field of golfers took part in Saturday’s stableford event, which also coincided with the grand final of the Swan Hill Wholesalers “Premier League” competition. Jim DeGregorio (22) recorded the day’s best score of 38 points and took out Division 3 from Gary Slater (20) on 36 points. Division 2 was taken out by Andrew Halligan (15) with 35 points by way of a count-back from Laurie Shipsides (12), while in Division 1, Daniel Cruickshank (3) led the way with 37 points from Brenton Gurnett (10) who finished with 34 points. Gene Brooks, Mick Scott, Jorgen Leschke and Neville Brady all hit the lucky shots on the par 3 holes.
In the Premier League Grand Final, it was the undefeated Sticky Bandits who came out on top over the Royal Goat Trackers 139 points to 133. For the Bandits, Daniel Cruickshank led the way with 37 points and was ably assisted by Sarah Clark and Andrew Halligan, both with 35 points and Brenton Cruickshank chipping in with 32. The best for the Goats was their captain Tony Ford and Brenton Gurnett, who both scored 34 points, with Graeme Mathiske (33) and Kain Domaille (32). The player of the series went to Jackson Quirk of the Bandits team.
On Sunday there were two events, a mixed Chapmans and a medley singles stableford competitions, for those without a mixed partner. The mixed Chapmans was taken out by Ken and Libby Gregory with a nett 78.75 from Keith and Cheryl Stockdale with nett 79.25. In the singles event, Andrew Petersen (10) was the best with 38 points from Kristy Gordon (16) 37 points. Nearest the pins went to Chris Knee, Colin Mewburn, Andrew Petersen and Craig Davies.
Also on Sunday was the second round of the Western Riverina winter pennant competition, hosted by the Deniliquin Golf Club. Murray Downs took on Barham, while Deniliquin were up against Rich River. In Division 1, Murray Downs defeated Barham 4 and 1, while Division 2 saw Murray Downs 3.5 defeat Barham 1.5. In Division 3 it was tied at 2.5 each to both Murray Downs and Barham – while in the other matches, Rich River defeated Deniliquin in Divisions 1 and 3 and Deniliquin were too good for Rich River in Division 2.
This Sunday, all matches will be played at Murray Downs, where we will be up against Deniliquin while Barham will face off against Rich River.
The ladders as they stand after two rounds in Division 1 has Murray Downs (8 points) on top, followed by Deniliquin and Rich River (4 points) with Barham (0). Division 2 sees Deniliquin on top on 8 points, followed by Rich River and Murray Downs each with 4 points and Barham (0), while in Division 3 it’s Rich River (8), Deniliquin (4) followed by Murray Downs and Barham (2).
On Tuesday, a small field of golfers took part in a stableford competition, with Tony Wilson (26) getting the chocolates over Ron Munro (15), with both players finishing on 37 points apiece. Michael Corridan (Murray Downs), Libby Dehey (Ranturlie Golf Club) and Cheryl Stockdale (Lang Lang Golf Club) each got a ball for their efforts.
With the PGA Scramble scheduled for Sunday, July 31, all those that wish to play in this event are reminded to register by contacting thescramble@pga.org.au. Entries close on Sunday, July 24.
MURRAY DOWNS LADIES’
TWENTY-EIGHT pairs of women teed off in an ambrose pairs event at Murray Downs Golf & Country Club on Wednesday.
Local car dealership, Holts Automotive sponsored the event, which was won by the pairing of Maree Thurwood and Barb Cadd, who carded a score of 71.75, but only after they survived a count back from Shelley Wilkins and Michelle Holt.
Third placegetters were Carol Wiseman and Judi Lonergan with a 73.75 score, surviving on a count back from both Robyn Bett and Julie Overall and Faye Palmer and Kaye McAlpine. Lois Carnie, Noni Domaille, Paula Pickert and Shelley Wilkins hit the most accurate shots to the par 3s.
Recent Golden Putter winner Judi Benbow maintained her form to collect the winner’s voucher on Saturday, with her score of 37 points from her 23 handicap seeing her finish one point clear of Tina King (31).
Sarah Clark (35 points) and Paula Pickert (33) led the ball pool, with Gaye Legudi, Claris Bourne and Robyn Bett collecting the NTPs.
Next major event for women is the L.J. Hooker sponsored day on Wednesday, July 27, with entries through the timesheet.
NYAH WEST
AFTER three rounds of golf our ladies’ champion is Thelma Watson – an amazing effort for Thelma, who strides around the golf course with confidence at the age of 89. Thelma, you’re an inspiration for all of us.
After three rounds of Golf in the men’s event it was Michael Watson who was declared the Scratch Champion, while the nett winner was Troy Green.
All members are enjoying the lush green fairways and any balls that are hit off the fairways are difficult to find.
LAKESIDE LADIES
A BRISK, cold wind kept the Lakeside Ladies on the move on Wednesday, sharing the NTPs and hitting gobblers and birdies galore.
Jean (21) with -3 won the day from Tricia (26) -4 and Deanne (32) -6 won the ball pool. Nearest the pins Jean took home the Lake Boga Cafe voucher on the 3rd, while Mandy was closest on the 7th to take home the Lake Boga Marine ball. Tricia was just short of the sand on the 12th and took home the Shaw Auto Electrical ball and stubby holder, while Deanne collected Joan’s ball on the 18th. Tricia had a birdie and gobbler on the 8th, Jean had a gobbler and birdie on the 13th, and Deanne had a 50m gobbler to birdie on the 14th.
Saturday is the Lake Boga Primary School Par 3 fun day and Sunday is NDGA’s Sand Scrape Championships at Murrabit and is open to all Northern District golfers.
LALBERT
ON Sunday, July 3, we held a stableford at the club, with Danny Shepherd winning on 31 points. Nine-hole juniors Dakota Meehan won with a nett 37 score in a countback from Blake Shepherd, while the NTP was taken out by Maurice Meehan. The club had players at the Murrabit Tournament.
On Sunday, July 10, a pinehurst event was held, with the pair with the best scratch score being Danny Shepherd and Stuart McGregor on 79, from Doug Meehan and Caitlin McKissack on 83. Handicap winners were Pete Harley and Chayse Worner on nett 65, with Doug and Caitlin again runners-up on nett 67. Nine-hole juniors was won by Jonty Worner with a scratch score of 51 ahead of Carly Shepherd on 57. Carly took out the handicap section with a score of nett 35, from Jonty on 37, while the nearest the pin was won by Pete Harley.
A reminder that the Club Annual Tournament is coming up. On Friday, July 22 a three-person ambrose (any combination) will be held, with an 11.30am assembly for a 12pm hit off, with a sausage sizzle beforehand. On Sunday, July 24, a men’s and ladies’ 18-hole stroke event will be held, to again start with an 11.30am assembly for a 12pm hit off – sausage sizzle beforehand.
TOOLEYBUC LADIES’
Stableford – July 13, 2022
Winner – Narelle Fraser – 37 points
Runner-up Marg Lauer – 29 points
Balls down the line – Ros Jennings
Nutrien Award – Ros Jennings
Nearest the pin – Narelle Fraser
Trophy donor – Jill Coburn
