On Saturday, 31st August, the Men’s golf competition was a 4BBB Medley Stabl­eford sponsored by Cahill Footwear. The sunshine encouraged 70 players to come along and participate, with the sponsor Marty Cahill making an appearance after winter.

The Men’s winning pair of Archie Quirk and Wayne O’Niell streaked away from the field with their 50 points. The runners-up were Anthony and Lachlan Alley who could only muster 46 points.

A Ladies team comprising Linda Cowhan and Ann-Maree Gaffney, with 42 points, led the Ladies surge.

An individual Stableford event was held in conjunction with the teams event. The winner of that was Archie Quirk with his 46 points. He undoubtedly will suffer at the hands of the Handicapping system.

The NTP’s were: 9th Men: L Flakelar, La­dies: S Black; 18th Men: S French, Ladies:

C Venables. The Pro Shop Superpin, went to Luke Flakelar who finished well inside the next best.

The ball sweep went to 43 points so check in the Pro Shop. There were three visitors. The Annual PGA Scramble was held on Sunday, with 17 teams (4 players) in the field, including some from Grenfell, Young, Dubbo and Trundle.

Locals dominated the prizes with the team of Harry and David Quirk, Reggie Murray and Todd Callaghan winning with a score of 56 5/8. Runners-up on 57 ½ were Steve Betland, Troy Howe, Randall Gray­son and Josh Coulthurst. Third place went to Jake Thompson, Blake Parker, Zac Yeo­mans and Phar Nicholson with 59 5/8.

Gunn Golf sponsored the NTP’s, with re­cipients being: Men 1st Stuart French, La­dies 9th Sally Crosby and ‘All in’ 18th Ray White.

Next weekend is September Monthly Medal sponsored by McFeeter’s Motor Mu­seum. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy a great day of golf.

By Short Putt

On Saturday during the Individual Sta­bleford event Reggie Murray played the perfect shot to end his round. He scored a Hole-in-One on the 18th hole and thus did not need to take his putter out of the bag.

The Individual Stableford was sponsored by MTA Travel, played in sunny conditions although the later finishers found it a bit chilly. The Div 1 Winner was Reggie Mur­ray, whose 41 points was helped along by the H-in-O. It was his second 4-pointer of the day after a birdie on the 7th with a handicap shot.

Runner-up was Todd Callaghan with his 39 points. He had no 4-pointers but had a suc­cession of 2- and 3-pointers and a couple of 1-pointers.

The Div 2 Winner was a battle among the Juniors. Lachlan Alley took the honours with 43 points. A fine effort, with only one 1-pointer and a hot putter.

Runner-up was Archie Quirk who man­aged 37 points, one under his handicap.

But for a couple of 1-pointers it would have been better.

The NTP’s were: 9th Anthony Alley; 18th Reggie Murray. The Pro Shop Super-pin, went to Anthony Alley who finished 177 cm away. The ball sweep went to 33 points.

The visitors included Angus and Digby Paterson (Griffith) and Elliott Parker and Charlie Goodsell (Parkes). Only Angus got any return for his efforts.

Reggie was remarkably calm when sit­ting in the Golfie and reflecting on his shot.

It was a sweet 6-iron which landed nicely on the green and slowly ran towards the hole before dropping in.

Some upcoming events include: Peak Hill Open on 25th August and Bogan Gate Open 8th September.

There is still time to get a team in the PGA Scramble, scheduled for Sunday 1st September.

Do not forget to speak to Head Pro Will if you are interested in the Equipment Demo days for Titleist and Callaway, both held on Wed 4th September.

This weekend the comp is an 18-hole 2-P Ambrose with entries taken for men, la­dies and mixed teams. You may earn a trip away. And there is the Stableford Medley on Sunday.

By Short Putt

The Mens golf event last Saturday 3rd Au­gust was the Monthly Medal, sponsored by Bernardis Marketplace. Scoring in the field of 52 was better than in previous weeks and reflected the abundant sunshine.

In the A-Grade Alf Davies scored a nett 71 to take the medal. His game was gen­erally a par performance with a couple of bogeys for colour. Runner-up was John Betland on 73 nett who fired well but suf­fered from his good handicap.

The B-Grade saw Phil Wells taking the Medal with a score of 75 nett. Paul Kay was runner-up on 76 nett, a scratchy front-9 hurt his score.

The C-Grade saw Jake LeBrocque a clear winner with 66 nett, recording a very even split on his score. Runner-up was Jake Banks on 69 nett. He wonders what he has to do to win a medal.

The NTP’s were: 9th Jake LeBrocque; 18th John Betland. The Pro Shop Super pin, went to Jake LeBrocque, shooting to 57cm.

The scores were spread out, bringing the ball sweep to 78 nett on count back.

This weekend the Men’s comp is a 4BBB Stableford Medley playing for the Bob and Daine Doolin Memorial Trophy, sponsored by the Francis Family.

By Short Putt

On Saturday 27th August the Forbes Golf Club event was a 4BBB Medley Stabl­eford, sponsored by the Hawke Family.

The scores were better than last week, and required count backs to separate the win­ners.

The Handicap winners were the pair of Mike Kelly and Simon Martino. Their score of 45 points was a shot ahead of a very bunched group of contenders. Simon con­tributed well on the front-9 while Mike car­ried the back-9.

The Runners-up were decided on count back when three teams recorded 44 points.

The nod went to Archie Quirk paired with Jayden Pendleton. Jayden was steady throughout but Archie had a blinder on the back-9.

In a new initiative, a trophy for the best Ladies team was sponsored by Jill Cripps.

This was won by Jenny Fletcher and Deb Tilley with 43 points. They scored points onevery hole but needed to turn some 1’s into 2’s.

The NTP’s were: 9th – Men: Alf Davies, Ladies: K Stirling; 18th – Men: J Cutler, La­dies: B Duncan. The Pro Shop Super-pin, went to Alf Davies whose shot was perfect­ly executed and finished 95 cm away.

The ball sweep went to 41 points on count back. The visitors came from Trundle and Parkes.

Reminders include the Trundle Open on 3rd and 4th August, the Temora Open on 10th and 11th August, and don’t forget the registration for the PGA Scramble on the 1st September.

This weekend the comp is the August Monthly Medal, sponsored by Bernardis Marketplace. There is the Stableford Med­ley on Sunday as well as the Trundle Open.

Come along and enjoy.

By Short Putt

On Saturday field of 70 turned out for the Mens golf event, a 2-Per­son Ambrose, sponsored by Hassall Trading P/L. The Scratch win­ners were the pair of Tim West and Steve Betland. Their score of 68 needed a count back to get the win. Unlucky Runners-up were Alf Davies and Phil Duke who needed on shot less on the back-9.

In the Handicap, Brianna and Carolyn Duncan combined for a worthy 65 nett. But they also fought off a count back, pushing Alf Davies and Phil Duke into another Runner-up spot.

The NTP’s were: 9th – Men: B Parker, Ladies: H Davidson; 18th – Men: B Ashton, Ladies: S Crosby. The Pro Shop Super-pin, went to Sean Brindle whose shot was a long way off but the only name on the sheet. The ball sweep went to 71 nett on count back. The visitors came from Trundle, Caragabal and Parkes.

A reminder for the Trundle Open on Aug 3&4, and the Temora Open on 10th and 11th August. And do not forget to Register for the PGA Scramble to be held on 1st September. This weekend the comp is an 18-hole 4BBB Stableford Medley, vying for the Hawke Trophy, and there is the Stableford Medley on Sunday.

By Short Putt

This Sunday 16th June, Condobolin Golf Club will host the 2024 Lachlan Valley Golf Championships and Pennants. The Championships will be contested over 18 Holes with the Blue Ribbon event being the A Grade 18 Hole Championship for the Moulder Cup. Other grades being contest­ed are the respective B and C Grades and the Junior and Veterans Championships.

All grades will have Handicap sections run in conjunction.

It is anticipated the Blue Ribbon event will be a battle between the Forbes contin­gent including the Betland brothers, John and Steve, reigning Parkes Club Champi­on Aaron Wilkie and the Condobolin duo of Brad Hurley and Steve Beattie.

All competition fees to be paid for by the club, the Championships entry fee is $15 or $12 for students. Members of the Lachlan Valley District which includes Bogan Gate, Condobolin, Forbes, Grenfell, Peak Hill, Parkes and Trundle, who have not already nominated may do a post entry with nomi­nations being accepted at the Condobolin Golf Club prior to 10.30am on the day.

On Sunday the Finals of the Central West District Mens Pennants were held at Duntryleague in Orange. Forbes was represented by our Div 1 team, who were up against a strong Dubbo team in what proved to be a tight contest.

Our Div 1 team won by 3 matches to 2, capably led by John Betland (won 4/2), with Steve Betland (1 up) and Caleb Hanrahan (4/2) also won. Peter Dawson fought hard, losing on the 18 th , while Brad Ashton did well to come back from a poor start but lost 3/1. A fantastic effort by all involved.

On Saturday the Men’s competition was a 4-person Ambrose Medley, sponsored by the Forbes Rugby Union Club. The field of 92 included club and social golfers who enjoyed beautiful conditions.

The winners were a group of new members which included Taylor Krause, A Tier, S Jarrett and O Patterson, with a winning score of 56.5 nett. Runners up were Dave Rhodes, Rob Webb, Peter Tisdell and John Kuntze (Canowindra), who managed a score of 58 nett and got there on count back.

The NTP’s were: 9 th – Men Jacob Bernardi, Ladies Deb Tilley; 18 th – Men Charlie Kaehler, Ladies Deb Tilley. The Pro Shop Super-pin, on the 3 rd green, went to Michael Jeffress (Pks) with a shot to 161 cm. The ball sweep went to 58 ¼ nett.

The Summer Sixes comp Grand Final is to be played on Sunday 24 March. The teams to contest the final are Forbes Auto, Essential Energy, Forbes Auto Pretenders and Misfits.

A Presentation Dinner will be held in the Golfie after the Grand Final on Sun 24 March, commencing at 6 pm. All players are welcome, with only guests required to pay a modest fee for the meal. By the way there are still spots available in the Forbes Rugby Union Club Golf Day being held today, Friday the 22nd of March, to raise funds for the Peter Murphy Memorial Fund. Go ahead and call the pro-shop to secure your spot on 02 6851 1554.

Contributed by Short Putt

 

Last Saturday the Mens competition was the 4BBB Stableford, sponsored by SGB Designs, with a field of 51.

Winners were Taylor Krause and Damian Noll with 45 points. They both contributed evenly to the scoring with Damian using his power to hit the greens and Taylor using his handicap to good effect. The runners-up were Kim Herbert and Stuart French (44 pts on c/b). Kim had the better part of the front-9 while Stuart was dominant on the back-9. They pipped the Rhodes/Kuntze pairing who had a few blemishes on the back-9. The winner of the individual event held in conjunction was Clayton Alley with 39 points, on count back from Niel Duncan. The NTP’s were: 9th – Oli Patterson; 18th – Kailab Tyne. The Pro Shop Super-pin, on the 3 rd green, went to Peter Grayson with a shot to 477 cm. The ball sweep went to 42 pts on count back. Check in the Pro Shop if you are keen to find out.

The commencement of the ladies 2024 Competition took the main players away from the mid-week Stableford comp. WE shall keep this option open for any other players and gauge the support for it. The Summer Sixes comp Finals series is fast approaching the Grand Final weekend.

Some teams are producing some desperate scores to be in contention. Don’t forget to put your numbers in for the Presentation Dinner to be held after the Grand Final on Sun 24 March.

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The February Telescope Tyres / Hankook Masters Monthly Medal was played last Saturday March 2nd, with our day sponsor being Brian Collins Smash Repairs & Parkes Caravans. There were 81 players teeing it up off the blue tees.

In the A grade, pennants ace John Green turned in the best score of the day in the scratch with his 75 just holding out last month’s winner in James Ward with a 76 and Blake Parker with a 77. John plays his best golf early in the season when he’s battled hardened from the pennant’s season and swinging it well. A 3 over round off his 7 handicap on the day, meant it was going to be difficult to beat. A typical workman like card of 13 pars, 1 birdie and 4 bogeys showed his concentration was on song. James was a bit more erratic, though effective, with 3 birdies and 4 bogeys on the front 9 and only 2 bogeys and 7 pars on the back. Blake continues to get back to his best with an opening 4 bogeys then 2 birdies and 3 bogeys for the remainder of the holes. In the net event Jack Matthews hit the days best score with a 67 of his 11 handicap, beating home James and John both with 68’s.

Jack hasn’t been on the course regularly yet this year so this will inspire him.

In B grade Troy Thomson was in for a slice of his sponsorship pie with his 88 the best score in the scratch matched by Lindsay Elliott with Wayne Tucker posting an early 89. Troy had a 46/42 split so there is still plenty of improvement there, which he will be chasing. Going down in a countback, whilst not uncommon for Lindsay, wasn’t the best way to finish the round and his 43/45 gave a hint of tiredness for the veteran. Wayne had a 46/43 split and was looking for more holes at the finish. In the net event Mick Jeffress got back in the winners list with his 71 getting Troy on a countback stopping him picking up the rare double. Mick had an opening 50 and would have been looking for the clubhouse relief at halfway but had a scintillating 41 second 9, he’s hoping that’s signs of things to come.

This month the Griffins Leading Edge putting competition was won by Lindsay Elliott with 28 putts, showing the value of his short game in trying to catch Troy. The Norman family sponsored Wally Norman Vets Medal was taken out by Robert Rea with a 69 net.

Thanks to all those who competed and supported the Pennants sides this year and stayed tuned for the tee off times so we can get to Orange and support the players in the finals.