MURRAY DOWNS MENS
JOE Dorigo was the standout player following last Saturday’s stableford competition at Murray Downs Golf & Country Club, which was played from the black tee markers.
Dorigo, a relatively new player to golf, recorded an excellent score of 41 points from his handicap of 32, to take out division 3 from Paul O’Loughlin (29) by a single point. O’Loughlin then in turn knocked off the very unlucky Bill Gurnett (36) by way of the countback system for runner-up in this division.
Ricky Pickering (21) took out division 2 on 40 points from David Bath (18), who was a visitor from the Cobden Golf Club and finished with 38 points. The countback system again came into play again to separate Luke Merritt (1) and Ross Kenyon (13) for division 1 honours, when both players finished on 37 points each, with Merritt eventually getting the result to go in his favour.
The unlucky, long-serving board member and former president and life member Bill Gurnett, recorded his best score for a very long time of 40 points, to lead the ball run down, which went to scores of 34 points. Matt Harrop had two very good shots into holes 11 and 15 to claim the nearest the pins on both holes, with Stuart McLean and Bobby Kelly doing likewise on holes 2 and 5.
Sunday’s competition was against par and played across two divisions, with the countback system again needed to decide the winner of both divisions. Division 1 went to Chris Smith (12), who won from Ashley Free (4), with both players finishing at one up, while in division 2 it was Jared Halligan (19) who came out on top in front Jason Baird (21), with both players recording scores of four up. In the ball rundown, scores of one up and better were required to get a ball, with the nearest the pins going the way of Tyan Perry on the 2nd, Dale Smith on the 5th, Jorgen Leschke on the 11th and Mick Kiley on the 15th.
Friday’s nine-hole competition was taken out by Jason Baird (21) on 21 points – while in last Thursday’s competition of against par, it was Ross Kenyon (12) who finished square with the card to take out division 1 from Lyonel O’Shannassy (12) who also finished at square. In division 2, Tony Wilson (27) recorded the day’s best score of two up, in front of Gordon Parsons (23) who finished 1 up. Scores of 2 down and better were required to be eligible in the ball rundown, with the Nearest the Pins going the way of Doug Grant on the 5th hole, Colin Mewburn on the 11th and Gordon Parsons, who topped off a good day by claiming the prize on the 15th.
On Tuesday this week, Les McPhee (30) got the chocolates with his 38 points from Mark Warren (9) who finished on 37 points. Adam Mangiameli (36 points), Ross Hastings (34 points), David Bath (34 points) and Ian Francis (33 points) each got a ball for their efforts, while the lucky shots were hit by Ross Hastings on the 11th hole and Geoff Bett on the 15th.
This Sunday, we have the PGA four-person ‘scramble’ event, where the winners of the day will qualify for regional final, to be played at the Tocumwal Golf Club on Wednesday, October 5. On the weekend of August 27 and 28 will be the very popular 36-hole two-person ambrose tournament for both men and women. This event is starting to fill rather quickly, so if you wish to be a part of it, please get your entry into the pro shop quickly.
MURRAY DOWNS LADIES
A SINGLE stableford event, sponsored by L.J Hooker, was the event set down for competitors on Wednesday at the Murray Downs Golf & Country Club. Jenny Monahan, principal of the Swan Hill office, presented the trophies to the successful players, who enjoyed the benign wintry conditions.
Jan McLean was the star of the day, winning division 2 with 39 points, while runner-up was Heather Evans on 34 points.
In division 1, Judi Benbow continued her in-form run with 35 points to win from Gaye Legudi on 34 points. Faye Palmer (34 points) and both Jenny White and Lois Carnie (33 points) led the ball rundown, while Mag Kiley collected nearest the pin prizes on the 2nd and 15th holes, with Rosie Ficarra successful on the 11th.
Early rain frightened off most of Saturday’s golfers, but late starter Sarah Clarke (21) with 35 points won the spoils in a small field. New member Wendy Talbot (34) and Kristy Gordon (33) collected balls.
Sunday’s winner was Mary Johnson (35) with a score one up, who won a count back from Dione Heppell (11), with Tara Free (43) next best on square.
LALBERT
THE Lalbert Golf Club’s Annual Tournament began on Friday, July 22 with a three-person ambrose any combination event, with 14 teams participating.
The winning team, with the best scratch score of 64, was James Meehan Sen., Doug Meehan and James Meehan Jnr. – with three teams all finishing on 67. Handicap winners were Adam Laughlin, Jarrod Brown and Karen McKissack on nett 60, while the handicap runners-up were Maurice Meehan, Danika Meehan and Andrew Meehan on nett 61.
Nearest the pin on the 6th was Adam Laughlin, while the winner on the 8th was Brad Kelly – the longest drive on the 1st was won by Karen McKissack and the straightest drive on the 7th was Bob Schammer.
On Sunday, July 24, an 18-hole stroke event was held for both ladies and men, with 31 players participating. In the Ladies A Grade competition, the scratch winner was Karen McKissack with a score of 92, from Sarah Young and Maree Kingwill on 105, while the handicap winner was Sarah Young with nett 76 score and runner-up being Maree Kingwill on nett 78.
In the men’s, the A Grade winner was Brayden O’Bree, who took out the scratch competition with a score of 76 from Doug Meehan and James Meehan Jnr. on 77. James Jnr. took out the handicap section with a nett 73 score, from his father Doug, on nett 74. The B Grade scratch winner was Scott Harry on 81, who won from Andrew Flanagan on 82. Andrew then took out the handicap competition with a nett 71 score, ahead of runner-up Colin Wilke on nett 72.
In C Grade, the scratch winner was Stuart McGregor with a score of 89, head of Alan Mason on 92. Alan then took out the handicap section with a nett 75 score, with the runner-up being Peter Harley with a nett 79.
The ladies’ NTP on the sixth was won by Maree Kingwell, while Danika Meehan claimed the win on the eighth. The men’s NTP winner on the sixth was taken out by Doug Meehan, with the NTP on hole 8 won by James Meehan Snr.
The ladies’ longest drive was won by Danika Meehan and the straightest drive by Tricia Witney, while the men’s longest drive was won by James Meehan Jnr. And the straightest drive by Scott Harry, with Scott also winning veterans. Thank you to all the sponsors.
TOOLEYBUC
PAR – July 27, 2022
Winner – Narelle Fraser (17) +1
Runner-up – Marg Lauer (23) -2
Balls down the line – Leonie Lambert & Lisa Zanker
Nutrien Award – Lisa Zanker
Nearest the pin – Leonie Lambert 1/10
Nearest the pin – Lisa Zanker 5/14
Trophy donor – Roz Jennings
