Stephen and Simon Uphill ready for golf in cold and wet conditions.

Forbes golfers were treated to some difficult conditions on the weekend, making scoring difficult for the 88 players contesting the Men’s Monthly Medal on Saturday, 2 May, sponsored by Adept Plumbing.

A-Grade was decided by count back with John Zannes winning with his relaxed nett 70, pushing Cameron McMillan to runner-up after his fine 70 nett. In B-Grade, Anthony Alley finished on 68 nett to win, with Jono Roylance runner-up on 70 nett.

C-Grade went to Ben Robinson on 72 nett. Runner-up was Bede Tooth on 73 nett. The ball sweep went to 74 nett.

With a return to the ‘Flagstick in,’ do not touch model, we were able to reinstate the NTP’s. These went to 9th, Denis Culley, 19th, Andy Dukes.

Many players lost shots on the greens as their ‘nearly’ putts shaved past the hole, but most were pleased to be playing under near normal conditions.

The Sunday Stableford Medley was again quiet, with Cam McMillan carrying his Saturday form to win on 35 points. Runner up was Neil McMillan on 34 points with no NTP’s played.

Reports for golf played through the week we have the following:

The Tuesday Golfers had 17 players. Barry Parker finally won on 33 points. Runner-up was Viv Russell on 32.

The Tuesday Golfers send their condolences to the family of Algie Crowe, who passed away recently. He was a founder member of the Tuesday group, and did all he could to support them in their activities.

Because of the wet weather there were no Thursday Vets.

The Winter 9-Hole Individual Nett comp second week saw fewer numbers, due to the wet weather. There was a technical hitch in obtaining the scores, so check in the Pro Shop for details. Better weather this week should see more players on the course.

By Short Putt

Forbes residents took to the street to remember and honour the Anzacs.

Lights shining like stars through the darkness of dawn illuminated the streets of Forbes on Anzac Day as neighbours stood at the end of their driveways, holding a light, to commemorate the Anzacs by observing a minute of silence before the Forbes Town and District band members each played ‘The Last Post’ from their driveways and homes.

Many residents of Forbes went the extra mile by decorating their verandas, front gates, and gardens with red poppies. Some of the lakeside walkers and joggers also wore red poppies. These acts not only serve to remind us of the Anzacs sacrifices, but also unites the community by bolstering a sense of pride and solidarity in these uncertain times.

Dane Walsh was one determined resident who peeled himself out of bed on the nippy Saturday morning, wrapping himself in a cardigan and lighting a candle before heading out to the end of his driveway.

Dane stood, a light among many other neighbouring lights, in the dark of Clement Street, “It was a great thing to experience,” he said. “I didn’t know how this Anzac Day would turn out with no ceremony but this was just as, if not more, meaningful.” The Last Post broke the dawn silence and echoed from different parts of the town before people headed back indoors, with some returning to a warm and cosy bed and others to begin their day with a walk around the lake.

This year marked the 105th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing, yet even with the passing of over 100 years, Forbes residents honoured the service men and women from the past and the present by remembering them in a unique and meaningful way. The resilience and determination of so many to commemorate, despite the challenges, is testament to the significant and long-lasting effects of the sacrifices made by our Anzacs.