MURRAY DOWNS MENS
AS far as 4BBB Stableford competitions go at Murray Downs, a score in the mid to high-40s would normally be good enough to win, but this wasn’t the case last Saturday.
Quenten Graham and Geoff Brasser combined for a magnificent score of 52 points, to not only be the best score of the day, but score four points better than the next best score of 48 points, which was submitted by Ian Read and Brian Elliott.
No doubt the handicapper will have a very close look at their scorecard.
As mentioned earlier, this score of 48 points would normally be good enough to win the competition, but they had to settle for the runners-up prize, which in turn was one shot better than the 47 handed in by Hugh Thompson and Charlie King.
Scores of 43 and better were required to be in the ball hunt, while nearest the pins were taken out by Rob West on the 2nd, Stuart McLean on the 5th, Charlie King on the 11th and Ben Smith on the 15th.
Sunday’s competition was a singles Stableford event, played over two divisions on a rather cold autumn day.
Jason Perry (15) found the conditions to his liking, recording the day’s best score of 39 points to be the best in Division 1, ahead of Steven Bulmer (10), who finished with 32 points.
Luke Hogan (40) scored 38 points, to take out Division 2 ahead of the in-form Geoff Brasser (35) on 34 points.
Conditions must have been quiet tough, as the ball rundown went to as low as 31 points, while Andrew Halligan, Darryl Domaille, Steve Emberson and Justin Condely hit the lucky shots to the par 3 holes.
Last Thursday’s competition was against par across two divisions, with Justin Thompson (10) having a day out, recording the best score of four up and take out Division 1 from Dean Scott (9) at one up.
Rick Austerberry (22) was the best in Division 2 at square with the card, ahead of Tony Wilson (26) who finished one down.
Scores of three down and better were required to get a ball, while the nearest the pins went to Brian Elliott, Mark Warren and Tony McDonald.
On Tuesday this week, a field of 30 golfers took part in a medley Stableford competition, with Ian Gammon (26) claiming the win with a score of 37 points, just ahead of Ron Munro (19) with 36.
The next best of 32 points was recorded by Michael Corridan (26), Brenda Miller (31), Darryl Domaille, Mark Warren and Tony Wilson, with each player receiving a ball for their efforts.
This Saturday will be the third round of the Swan Hill Wholesalers Premier League competition, which will see the Royal Goats up against Presidents Cup, Royal Capri taking on The Sticky Bandits, the Birdies playing the Mallee Bulls, Quo Vadis Gladiators facing off against Mavericks, and the final match will be between The Wannabees and Bushrangers.
After the first two rounds, the Quo Vadis Gladiators, Royal Goat Trackers and Bushrangers each have two wins and are sharing top spot on the ladder.
They are closely followed by the Mallee Bulls, Wannabees, Mavericks and Birdies all with one win, while the Presidents Cup, Royal Capri and last season’s premiers Sticky Bandits are still to trouble the scorers.
This Sunday is a mixed Chapman event, which is also the qualifying round of the annual mixed knockout competition, with the top eight pairs going into the knockout rounds.
MURRAY DOWNS LADIES
JENNY Lynas is a renowned big occasion player and on Wednesday again proved this with a score of 94-39-64 in the stroke round at Murray Downs Golf & Country Club to win C Grade.
New golfer Jo Dillon (54) took out the D Grade voucher with 66 net, the second best score of the day.
Deryn Pinney (32) and Mandy Amezdroz (50) both scored 69 net to be runners-up in these two grades.
Olive Spitty (2) parred the course to return a net 70 to win A Grade, ahead of the consistent Val Hedwards (17) 74, while the successful B graders were Chris Warburton (19) and Clare Nalder-Martin (25) both on 72 net.
Di Atkin 72 and Kath Brennan 73 led the ball pool, which went to 76 net.
Carolyn Zambelli collected the jackpot on the 11th hole with Rosie Ficarra, Kathy Parkinson and Olive Spitty successful on the remaining par 3s, while Lyn Merrett and Chris Warburton birdied the par 5 12th hole to share the birdies nest.
On Saturday, Sue Davis paired up with another new golfer, Deb Quin to win the four ball with 46 points from Janette Tucker and Melita Sartori 44 points.
Janette also partnered Jude Simmonds to score 42 points to lead the ball countdown, with this score helped along by an eagle two on the par 4 9th hole by Jude.
Lyn Bishop, Janette Tucker, Barb Clark and Marg Moore all collected the nearest the pin prizes.
Norma Everett (27) 36 points led Sunday’s small contingent.
Defending champion Olive Spitty has a seemingly insurmountable lead after the second round of the club championships.
Her two rounds of 75 and 72 see her 38 shots clear of Val Hedwards and Lynne Bishop, both on 185.
Olive also leads the handicap event on 141 from Val Hedwards 151.
In B Grade, Chris Warburton’s total of 185 leads Virginia Allen, Jude Simmonds and Shelley Wilkins, all on 197, with Chris 147 and Virginia 151 leading the nett event.
Jenny Lynas, with 201-141, and Jenice Krahnert, 213-157, lead the C Grade gross and handicap sections, while Deryn Pinney also has a net score of 157.
In D Grade, Lois Tippett and Jo Dillion (226) and Lyn Billing (243) are leading the gross section, with Mandy Amezdroz (153) leading the handicap event by one shot from Lois Tippett.
LAKESIDE MENS
GOLF on Sunday was an extreme sport at Lakeside, with the wind proving challenging to say the least.
Thirteen players made up the competition, playing alongside the NDGA Pennant Final.
In the A Grade, Daniel Thompson had a win with 35 points, while the runner-up was Greg C with 31.
The B Grade winner was Adam Boys with 34, ahead of Trevor Pumpa on 33.
The ball comp was rounded up with Brad McManus 31, Paul Bethune 30 and Dave Williams 29, while the nearest the pins were won by Paul Bethune on the 3rd and 7th, Brad McManus on the 12th and Daniel Thompson on 18th.
Thank you to our catering committee for your hard work, the clubhouse was wonderfully warmed by the pot belly stove and the banter around the tables with a beautiful meal was truly delightful.
LAKESIDE LADIES
IT was a beautiful day for golf on Wednesday, with the sun shining and the wind down to a breeze, the day played against par on a well-prepared course.
Winner of the day was Trish Witney on a countback from Deanne Free, with both scoring -4, while Mandy Ackland won the ball.
Nearest the pin winners were Mandy Male on the 3rd and 7th, Mandy Ackland on the 12th and Trish Whitney on Joan’s hole 18th.
We are starting a nine-hole hit and giggle for new and older golfers on Monday, with a 12.30pm assembly for a 1pm hit off.
Everyone is welcome, including new and beginner golfers.
Coffee will follow golf, with a cost of $5 for non-members and members free.
Any inquiries please phone Lois on 0488 272 139.
TOOLEYBUC LADIES
STABLEFORD on Wednesday.
Winner – Ros Jennings, 33 points.
Runner-up – Narelle Fraser, 32 points.
Balls down the line – Marg Lauer.
Nutrien Award – Narelle Fraser.
Nearest the pin 1/10 – Janet Brauer.
Nearest the pin 5/14 – Narelle Fraser.
Trophy donor – Clarks.
NDGA PENNANT
NORTHERN District Golf Association’s Winter Pennant final was played at Lakeside Golf Club this week.
The course was well prepared by the Lakeside committee and the spit roast dinner following presentations was delicious, many thanks to the Lakeside Golf Club for your hospitality.
In Division 1, Lalbert were victorious over Lakeside three matches to two.
For Lalbert, Adam Laughlin had a 4/3 win over Nathan Free, Chris Mitchell won 2/1 over Darian Male and Doug Meehan defeated Joe Kelly 6/5.
For Lakeside, Dale Jager defeated Brad Kelly 4/2 and Kelvin Free won against Rick Harding 6/5.
Division 2 was a win for the Kerang side over Lalbert, three matches to two.
For Kerang, Scott Harry defeated Charlie Kingwill 6/4, Brendan Shields beat Dave Doolan 3/2 and Deaniee Henderson won over Stuart McGregor 4/3
For Lalbert, Scott Worner beat David Knight 4/3 and Karen McKissack defeated Ron Schultze 5/4.
It was a difficult and windy day, but the golf was fantastic – well done to all winners.
