MURRAY DOWNS MEN’S
ABOUT 30 players took to the course for Tuesday’s mixed Stableford event, with the winner of the days competition being Leigh Paynter with a great score of 38 points from his 15 handicap, ahead of Shane Kelly on a countback.
The nearest the pins went the way of Graeme Giddings (2nd), Wayne Wisby (5th), Roger Walker (11th) and Dale Smith (15th).
A massive field of more than 130 players took advantage of Thursday’s Anzac Day public holiday and participated in the mixed Stableford competition.
The A Grade winner was Mitchell Croft, who had a very handy round of 38 points from his nine handicap, holding off Oliver Rohde in second with 37 points.
The B Grade competition was decided by countback, Tristian Ramadge prevailing with 38 points ahead of Brenten Hogan.
The best score of the day belonged to Kew Golf Club visitor Conor Wilson with a fantastic 40 points from his 17 handicap, while Riley Daniels finished runner-up in C Grade with 39 points.
Murray Conn continued his strong form, his 38 points good enough to win D Grade by one point ahead of Hayden O’Bryan with 37. The nearest the pins were Anthony Haley (2nd), Brenton Cruickshank (5th), Ian Gammon (11th) and Ross Hastings (15th).
The winner of this week’s Friday nine-hole competition was Jesse Wilson with a massive 26 points from his 29 handicap.
Although still in April, Saturday was our May monthly medal and it was young gun Noah Starrs who took it out with a fantastic score of 66 net from his six handicap.
A Grade winner Mark Robertson had a very solid score of 69 net from his 10 handicap, while Johnny Hirst came in second place with 71 net.
National Golf Club visitor Glen Lucas claimed honours in B Grade with 71 net, while Dave Hogan came in second with a 74 net on countback.
A countback was required in C Grade, with Christie Merritt’s 73 net good enough to get the job done ahead of Allen Woolstencroft. Joey Higgins came out on top of D grade with a 72 net, while Heath Ackland came in second with 74 net.
The nearest the pins went to Mark Grant (2nd), Mark Warren (5th), Dale Smith (11th) and Mark Robertson (15th).
Numbers remained steady for Sunday’s mixed Stableford competition with over 60 players registering. The best score of the day belonged to A Grade winner Daniel Cruickshank with a very impressive score of 37 points from his three handicap, while the runner-up in A Grade was Ian Johansen.
B Grade again had to be sorted out by a countback, this time it was Malcolm Talbot coming out on top with 36 points in front of Martin Hughes, while 34 points was good enough for Richard Johnson to take the honours in C Grade ahead of Adrian Knee with 33 points.
The nearest the pins were won by Spencer McKenzie (2nd), Johnathan Hirst (5th), Rodney Bishop (11th) and Dale Smith (15th).
Last Sunday our pennant sides also completed round 2, taking on the Barham Golf Club at host venue Rich River. All three teams came away with a win, which was a fantastic result for the club.
This week we take on Kerang at Kerang, which will be a tough task for all teams involved. Best of luck to those playing.
MURRAY DOWNS LADIES
THE 2024 women’s club championships start on Sunday at the Murray Downs Golf & Country Club.
This year, competitors have the choice of playing the three rounds on a Sunday or Wednesday, with this change allowing for students and women who are only available at weekends.
Olive Spitty has won the last two championships and is in good form after remaining undefeated in the victorious metropolitan Division 1 pennant team of Commonwealth.
Other A Grade contenders will be Jo Watts, Paula Pickert, Lynne Bishop, Dione Heppell and Kristy Gordon, who all may have to be content to play for handicap honours if Olive plays true to form.
Wednesday’s event was against par, with Paula Pickert (15) returning a score of three up, which was the best score of the day and the only score on the plus side of the ledger, while the runner-up in Division 1 was Shelley Wilkins (20) with one down.
Eilleen Willox (25) square was the Division 2 winner ahead of Carolyn Zambelli (27) with two down, while the Division 3 leaders were Tracey Hooper (45) and Glenda Coulter (28) both with two down.
Chris Warburton, Heather Evans, Maryanne Mathiske and Marg Moore led the ball pool and Kathy Parkinson, Margaret Moore, Janette Tucker and Lynne Bishop were the nearest the pin winners.
Weekend winners were Ruth McAlister (27) and Robyn Bett (24), both with 37 points on Saturday, and Dione Heppell (9) 36 points and Lynne Bishop (11) 34 points taking the spoils on Sunday.
LAKESIDE
AFTER a fresh start, the Wednesday golfers at Royal Lakeside Golf Club enjoyed great golfing conditions, which was reflected in the scores.
Mandy Ackland (25) with 38 Stableford points won the day, while Joan Foster (29) with 36 points beat Sue Notting (27) on a countback, while Jean Youl (19) with 34 points rounded out the ball pool.
The nearest the pins were Jean with Lake Boga Cafe voucher on the 3rd and the Bakers Delight loaf on the 7th, Ruth McAlister was closest on the Heil’s 12th hole and Mandy Ackland took home Joan’s ball on the 18th. Mandy Male had a gobbler on the 5th and Sue Notting had a birdie on the 8th. Fingers crossed we get some rain soon as the course is really drying out now.
NYAH WEST
A GOOD field of members attended the Anzac Day charity day to support the Woorinen RSL Sub-branch last Sunday. The sum of $200 was handed to Bev Beasy who represented the sub-branch.
Playing Stableford, Allister Pretty (25) earned himself a new handicap, scoring 38 points, with the runner-up being Michael Watson (12) with 37 points. The ladies was won by Thelma Watson (38) who scored 31 points, ahead of Bev Beasy (45) on 22 points.
The nearest the pins went to John Manser with the Goodyear Autocare 2nd and Nyah West Pharmacy 12th, Gary Farley on the Nutrien Ag 15th and Michael Watson on the Rutherford Street Tyres 16th, while the Country Tracks 4WD eagles’ nest scored yet another egg.
This Sunday the popular Stableford event will again be played. The club is commencing their junior development program on Sunday morning at 9.30am, with all children regardless of ability encouraged to attend, with a free sausage sizzle to follow for lunch.
TOOLEYBUC LADIES
WEDNESDAY, May 1:
Monthly Medal and round 1 of Championship:
Winner – Narelle Fraser 82/65.
Runner-up – Lisa Zanker 89/65.
Balls down the line – Janet Brauer and Lois Jordan.
Nearest the pin 1/10 – Bev Beasy.
Nearest the pin 7/16 – Jill Coburn.
Least putts – Narelle Fraser 26.
