Frank Hanns, Mike Prior and Andrew Moon preparing for golf in the sun.

Scorching hot conditions meant many of the Forbes golfers were smart and got onto the course early for their competition game and then welcomed a cold refreshment at the ‘Golfie’ Hotel.

The men’s competition was an Individual Stableford event sponsored by Rob Allen Livestock Transport. The field of 57 players included two visitors while quite a few lo­cals were away on long weekend activities.

The Div-1 winner was newcomer Dean Fairley with 41 points. He excelled on the back-9 with his big hitting. Runner-up was Jono Roylance in one of his rare appear­ances that netted him 38 points. His luck held to get past Brad Ashton on count back. Jono needed the front-9 to warm up before blitzing the back-9.

The Div-2 winner was Steven Rogers with 42 points, the best score of the day.

He is enjoying the run on the fairways.

The runner-up was Alister Carlisle with 38 points. He started well but had a topsy-tur­vy back-9.

The ball sweep went to 34 points. NTPs went to: 9th P Duke, 18th A Carlisle, with both converting for 2’s. The Super Pin went to Peter Barnes (206 cm) whose shot eas­ily slipped inside that of Steve Betland.

The comp on Sat 31 Jan is a 4BBB Stabl­eford sponsored by Knight’s Fabrications.

Sunday has a Stableford Medley.

As some of you may or may not be aware, our Head Professional William Gunn is leaving at the beginning of March.

Member accounts including ball comp priz­es and vouchers must be spent. Gunn Golf Gift Vouchers will also need to be used.

All stock must be sold! Clothing, footwear, demo clubs all on sale at unbeatable pric­es. If you’re in the market for a new driver, don’t miss this opportunity. Come on down and grab yourself a bargain!

By Short Putt

P Kay, S Kirkman, T Griffiths and A Rees ready for the day of golf.

Blustery conditions once again greeted the Forbes golfers last weekend. Most scores were affected but the winners showed prowess in the conditions.

The mens competition last weekend was an 18-hole Stroke event sponsored by Steele Technology. The field of 71 players included five visitors and quite a few locals returning from family time away.

The Div-1 Winner, on count back, was Pat Murphy with 69 nett. He managed to put all of his practice work together and have no blunders. Runner-up was Glen Hooper. His front-9 was good but a couple of missed opportunities on the back-9 was his undoing.

The Div-2 Winner was Dan Harvey­son (Grenfell) with 71 nett. His game was steady throughout. The Runner-Up was Greg Hanns with 72 nett. He was pleased to start the year on a good note.

The ball sweep went to 77 nett on count back. NTPs went to: 9th B Abbott (Gren­fell), 18th A Rees. But only Ben converted for a ‘2’. The Super Pin went to Harry Cal­laghan (420cm) whose shot reflected the difficulty of the conditions.

The competition on Saturday 24 January is an Individual Stableford sponsored by Rob Allen Livestock Transport. Sunday has a Stableford Medley.

By Short Putt