MURRAY DOWNS MENS
MURRAY Downs Golf & Country Clubs’ men’s captain Mick Kiley has won the October monthly medal. Kiley, playing from his daily handicap of 20, shot a gross score of 89 to finish with a nett tally of 69 to win the much-sought-after monthly medal.
Kiley got away to a solid start but shot a dreaded nine on the par-five 12th hole, which nearly bought him undone, before rallying with a nice birdie on the 17th hole to come home strongly and be awarded the medal.
His playing partner for the day, Ken Gregory (8), was the best in Division 1 with a nett 70, finishing just ahead of Sean Baumgurtel (5) with 71 nett.
Malcolm Seton-Stewart (13) was the best in Division 2 with 71 nett, from Gary Bailey (17) at 72 nett, while in Division 3 Andrew Guy (25) came out in front of Joey Higgins (28) when both players finished with a nett 70 score.
Scores of nett 74 and better were required to get a ball, while the nearest-the-pin shots were hit by Lleyton McLean on the 2nd, Andrew Gilchrist who took home the jackpot of $153 on the 11th, Sam Davis on the 15th and Dale Smith on the 5th after he almost holed out with a shot to 6cm.
Sunday’s medley 4BBB stableford competition was taken out by Janette Tucker and Rob O’Brien with a score of 48 points, just ahead of Jenice Krahnert and Peter Stanbrook with 47 points, with Gary Blencowe and Malcom Devereux finishing third with 46 points.
Other players required at least 43 points to be eligible for a ball, while the nearest the pins went to Matt Loats on holes 5 and 15, Lynne Bishop on the 2nd and Grant Ford on the 11th.
All golfers are reminded that the upcoming annual general meetings for men and women are scheduled for next week.
The men will meet on Monday, October 16, at 7pm in the Balcony Room and the women will meet after golf on Wednesday, October 18, at 2pm.
Next Monday, October 16, is the commencement of the Swan Hill Windows & Kitchens/TASCO Petroleum nine-hole summer competition.
It’s a teams event consisting of four players, with the team’s three best scores being recorded as the team score for each week.
The best individual score from each week will earn a $50 TASCO fuel voucher.
Entries are being taken through the Pro Shop.
The competition is set to run until 4pm on Sunday, December 17, with presentations to follow.
MURRAY DOWNS LADIES
JILL Bath is the October Monthly Medal recipient at Murray Downs Golf & Country Club after scoring 68 nett from her handicap of 30.
Bath has been a member at Murray Downs since its inception and was suitably rewarded for her efforts by also winning Division 2, ahead of Jenny Monahan (33) on a 70 nett score.
In Division 1, Shelley Wilkins (20) with a 70 nett score won ahead of Sheila Beard (25) on 73 nett.
The play-off of the medal winners for the past 12 months was held in conjunction, Maree Thurwood taking out the 2023 title with a 73 nett score from her 17 handicap.
Thurwood led the daily ball rundown ahead of Di Martin, Jenice Krahnert, Janette Tucker, Lyn Beasy and Cassie Barnett, all 74 nett.
Chris Warburton used her short stick well, taking out the putting comp with 34 putts, with Maree Thurwood collecting two nearest the pins, while Lois Carnie and Eilleen Willox were successful on the other par threes.
On Saturday, Ruth McAlister (29) scored an 41 impressive points to win from Josephine Leiper (27) on 36 points, Suzanne McLellan and Carol Wiseman being the next best with 35 points apiece.
Janette Tucker and Janelle Hogan were nearest-the-pin winners.
The last event of the three-day classic tournament was held on Friday.
Gisborne Golf Club members Kaye Atlas (36) and Louise Ball (34) scored an amazing 52 points to win ahead of locals Nadine Cox (49) and Sheila Beard (26) on 51 points, while Lyn Beasy (38) and Lynne Lawry (29) were third with 45 points.
This score was helped along after Lynne collected five points for her hole in one on the 11th.
The other nearest the pins went to Jenice Krahnert, Barbara Hawkins and Judy McMahon.
As Val Hedwards and Lois Carnie played off for the singles knockout championship on Sunday, Hedwards was victorious on the 18th hole.
The presentation of yearly trophies and the annual meeting will be held next Wednesday.
TOOLEYBUC LADIES
WEDNESDAY, October 11, stableford: winner – Lisa Zanker 44 points (25), runner-up – Narelle Fraser 40 points (17); balls down the line – Lois Jordan, Bev Beasy; nearest the pin 1/10 – Lois Jordan, nearest the pin 9/18 – Narelle Fraser; trophy donor – Clarks and Tooleybuc Sporting Club.
Congratulations to Lisa Zanker with her best score of 84/44 points.
