The 3rd and 4th rounds of the Men’s Championships, sponsored by Lachlan Commodities, were held last weekend. For many in the field of 71, Saturday was ‘moving day’ but Sunday was ‘oh what might have been’.

In the A-Grade John Betland continued his dominance with a 68 scratch score on Saturday and 76 on Sunday. This was enough to win by 11 shots from Dan Bayley (70, 75) ahead of an out of luck Steve Betland (78, 80).

The A-Reserve Grade saw Terry Griffiths hold his lead with well composed scores of 87, 88. Finishing like a greyhound was Doug Churchill (89, 83), who got there on count back from Bruce Carpenter.

The B-Grade saw runaway leader Robb Webb stumble a bit but going on to win with his 84, 92 finish. Runner-up was Scott Kirkman who flew under the radar with 92, 88 to finish three shots back.

The C-Grade had leader Rod Besgrove (96, 100) finish as the winner. Runner-up was Craig Barrett (93, 93) only one shot back.

The results for the Daily Comps sponsored by Pool Magic were: Saturday in the A-division Dan Bayley (66 nett) from John Betland (69 nett). In the B-division it was Dave Rhodes (70 nett) from Michael Browne (71). On Sunday in the A-division D Churchill (71 nett) on count back from P Dawson. In the B-division, the winner was C Alley (nett 71) ahead of A Alley (71).

The best shot all weekend was that of Neil McMillan on the 9th. His tee shot finished only 5cm’s from the cup and that much short of a hole in one.

Presentations will be held on 18th November after the day’s golf, which is the ‘Medal of the Medallists’.

The Rotary Charity Day is on this Sunday. Group play with a 10am shot gun start. Contact the Pro Shop for details.

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This weekend saw Round 1 and Round 2 of the Golf Club Championships, sponsored by Lachlan Commodities.

After two rounds the leaders are: A-Grade Scratch – S Betland (139) from J Betland (142); A-Reserve Scratch – B Carpenter (166) from B Shine (168); B-Grade Scratch – M Spice (172) tied with I Bown (172) and C-Grade – R Besgrove (186) from A Tucker (189).

Handicap leaders for each grade are: S Betland (141), B Carpenter (143), I Bown (143) and R Besgrove/G Webb (144).

There were exciting shots played, with an eagle being a highlight of the weekend’s play. This was scored on the 4th hole, when Steve Bate holed his shot across the water.

In conjunction with the championship play there is a Daily Comp, the results of which are:

On day 1 the A-division was won by Dave Earl (69 nett) from Ken Sanderson (70 net) on count back. The B-division was won by Geoff Drane (67 nett) from an improving Greg Webb (70 nett).

The ball sweep went to 72 on count back, going to: 67 – G Drane; 69 – D Earl; 70 – K Sanderson, J Betland, G Webb, J Haley, M Wood; 71 – I Bown, J Zannes, B Carpenter, W Judge, M Browne; 72 – S Uphill, S McAlister, T Morgan, A Rees, A Tucker, A Callaghan and S Kirkman.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – D Mylecharane; 18th – J Betland. There were only eight 2’s scored. Dave ‘Mullie’ converted his NTP but John missed his. The best “2” of the day went to Steve Bate, who managed an eagle on the 4th.

The day-2 Daily Comp saw the A-division won by S Betland Nett 68 on count back from D Bayley. In the B-division F Donohoe (69) was the winner ahead of R Besgrove (70).

The NTP’s went to: 9th – J Haley; 18th – B Doyle. Once again 2’s were scarce with only five scored.

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The Monthly Medal, sponsored by Forbes Concrete, was held last Saturday. The field of 67 players produced good low scores.

The A-Grade was won by Alf Leslie, with perhaps his best game of the year. His 67 Nett was one better than John Betland’s 68, off a 66 Scratch score. The B-Grade required a count back with Jeff Haley sneaking past Peter Grayson after both finished on 69 Nett.

The C-Grade also scored ‘under par’. Bruce Chandler won with 69 Nett, ahead of Rod Besgrove on 70 Nett. The ball sweep went to 73 nett on count back, going to: 67 – A Davies; 68 – J Betland; 69 – J Haley, P Grayson, B Chandler; 70 – M Collits, R Besgrove, T Griffiths, A Tucker; 72 – D Culley, S French; 73 – J Zannes, S McAlister, L O’Connor, D Bayley, D McAuliffe and P Cowhan.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – S Kirkman; 18th – B Everest. There were only seven, 2’s with King Betland scoring 2’s on the 1st and the 18th.

There was no Sunday Stableford Medley due to the welcoming rain.

It is with sadness that we record the passing of Bob Doolin. Bob and his wife Daine were very strong supporters of the Golf Club many years back. Bob has continued their memories by sponsoring the ‘Daine Doolin Memorial’ day.

The Summer Sixes competition started this week. There is still room to register more teams or individuals. Contact Simon at the Pro Shop on 6851 1554.

The Nissan Classic arrangements are going well. The Tee Times list is now in the Pro Shop, please put your name down as soon as possible.

Rounds one and two of the Club Champs are on the 14th and 15th of October. There will be no Stableford Medley on Sunday.

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The Daine Doolin Memorial 4-Ball Best Ball Stableford Medley, sponsored by Bob Doolin, took place last Saturday and was supported by 66 players. There were six mixed teams in the field.

Winning team John Zannes and Dave Rhodes combined well with equal shares of the holes and both birdies and bogeys on the card to score 49 points. Runners-up on 48 points were Carolyn and Brianna Duncan.

The ball sweep went to 46 points, going to: 49 – D Rhodes, J Zannes; 48 – B and C Duncan; 47 – D McAulliffe, B Doyle; 46 – T Callaghan, D Bayley, R Besgrove, B Drabsch, A Grierson, N Duncan; D Sly, G Drane and S Grierson, L Grierson. The NTP’s went to: 9th – P Cowhan; 18th – P Grayson.

Last Sunday was a Stableford Medley. Ray Taylor won with 38 points from runner-up Peter Grayson on 37 points. The ball sweep went to 36 points on count back, with Steve Betland being the recipient. The NTP’s went to: 9th – R Besgrove; 18th – S Betland.

Monday was another Stableford Medley. The winner was Dan Bayley with 41 points, and on count back from Laurie O’Connor. Dan’s back-9 was a beauty with eight 4’s and one ‘3’, recording 22 points.

The ball sweep went to 39 points, going to Dan and Laurie, plus Pete Tilden (40 – and no 2’s for him) and T Callaghan (39). The NTP’s went to: 9th – R Borger; 18th – R Besgrove.

The Monthly Medal sponsored by Forbes Concrete will be on Saturday, 7th October and a Stableford Medley on Sunday, 8th October.

The Summer Sixes comp commences on Monday 9th October. Contact Simon on 6851 1554 for further information.

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Forbes golfer John Betland made sure to keep it in the family when he won the Parkes Open Golf Tournament in the strongest field of the 43 year history of the event on Sunday. His brother Steve won the coveted title last year. Here is John with sponsor Bill Wakim of SCT Logistics at the presentation of trophies.

Last Saturday’s men’s competition was the Monthly Medal, sponsored by McFeeter’s Motor Museum. There was a keen group of 50 players.

The A Grade was a tussle between John Betland, who scored a 68 scratch, nett 70, and Peter Dawson. Peter took the honours on count back with his 70 nett and played the back-9 under par, while John blitzed the front-9 with a 33.

The B Grade saw Robb Webb finish runner-up on nett 69 from Mike Spice who came in late with a nett 68 to take the honours. The C Grade had Denis Culley as winner with nett 69. Runner-up was Geoff Drane.

The ball sweep went to 73 nett, going to: 68 – M Spice; 69 – R Webb/ D Culley; 70 – P Dawson/ J Betland/ A Callaghan; 71 – D Bayley/ G Drane/ D Rhodes; 72 – P Kay and 73 – M Cahill/ J Zannes/ M Haley.

The NTP’s on the 9th and 18th went to John Betland.

Sunday’s Stableford Medley was won by John Betland with 37 points, ahead of his brother Steve with 36 points.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – John Betland; 18th – nobody.

The ladies 9-hole shoot-out was won by Julie Hurkett on the last hole over Barb Drabsch.

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The Sanderson Trophy Day last Sunday was played in very windy and warm conditions with 10 teams braving the conditions in a close contest.

 The winning team of Mike Wood, Dan Bayley, Bruce Carpenter and Mike Wood Jnr put on a powerhouse display going round the course in 61 scratch, scoring two eagles along the way, and recording nett 56 ¾.

Runners-up were Niel Duncan leading wife Carolyn, daughter Brianna, and “nominal sister” Verna Lane. They used their handicap well with nett 58 7/8. The NTP’s went to: 9th – Brianna Duncan and 18th – Ian Bown.

On Saturday the Men’s competition was an 18-hole stableford, sponsored by Robb’s Jewellers, saw a field of 56 players produce outstanding scores.

In the A-Division Brian Doyle finished with 45 points. His score of 38-38-76 was a model of consistency. Right behind him was Phil Maher with a score of 44 points.

The B-Division was won by Bruce Chandler scoring 41 points. Runner-up was Andrew McDonald with 39 points.

The ball sweep went to 38 points, going to: 45 – B Doyle; 44 – P Maher; 41 – A Dukes, R Nixon, B Chandler, 39 – A Borger, M Cahill, A McDonald, D Rhodes; 38 – D Henley, D Culley, A Callaghan, N McMillan, P Tisdell, C Barrett. The NTP’s went to: 9th – R Nixon; 18th – C Barrett.

The Winter 3’s competition went to Ray Taylor, Ron Morris and Jeff Haley with runners- up Julie Hurkett, Mary Ewing and Ev Uphill. The prize for the lowest individual score, a 25 nett, went to Kylie Brockman.

Tomorrow is the Monthly Medal, sponsored by McFeeters Motor Museum. Sunday will be an 18-Hole Stableford Medley. Saturday, 16th September is a 4BBB Stableford Medley, and Sunday has the Individual Stableford Medley.

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Last Saturday’s Annual American Foursomes competition, sponsored by Milton Cartwright had a field of 23 pairs playing in conditions ranging from frosty to sunny.

The winners were not distracted by the roar of the footy semifinals crowd, as they were the early birds on the course. Paul Pymont and Frank Donohoe teamed very well to record a gross score 77 and a nett 65. Runners-up were Tim West and John Betland. They accumulated six birdies in their round for 68 of the stick and nett 66 1/8.

The ball sweep went to 69 nett, going to: 65 – P Pymont/F Donohoe; 66 1/8 – T West/J Betland; 66 7/8 – G Webb/ B Doyle; 67 7/8 – B Collie/B Everest and 69.0 – A Tucker/ C Barrett. The NTP’s went to: 9th – B Shine; 18th – P Pymont.

Sunday’s Stableford Medley was won by Scott Kirkman with 38 points, ahead of Max Haley with 36 points. The NTP’s went to: 9th – Max Haley; 18th – Scott Kirkman.

Taylor’s Terrors managed to scrap home in top spot in the ‘Winter 3’s’ competition.

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