Last Saturday Forbes golfers played a 4BBB Stableford Medley event, sponsored by Cahill’s Footwear. The field comprised of 66 players who produced some good scores.

The Winners were the pairing of Ken Sly and Matt Walton. Matt could do no wrong, while Ken contributed with some timely scores. Runners-up were Phil Duke and Fons Melisi with 45 points. They each contributed well but a couple of one pointers did not help.

The NTP’s went to: 9th Men: S Kirkman, Ladies: B Duncan; 18th Men: C Hanrahan, Ladies: S Black. The Pro Shop Super-pin went to Brianna Duncan with a shot to 1.65 metres. The ball sweep went to 41 points, so check in the Pro Shop.

The visitors included Peter Chatillon (Tuncurry GC), Charlie Goodsell (Parkes) and John Zannes (Bathurst), all of whom needed better partners.

On Sunday the new format 9-Hole Stableford Medley comps was contested over the

front-9 by eight players. The winner was Brianna Duncan (18 pts) with Wayne O’Niell getting a ball in the ball sweep on count back from Jake LeBrocque when both finished on 16 pts.

Two special events are on the horizon with the Elders Golf Day on Friday 22nd September and Roylances Cup on Saturday 23rd September, raising funds for Can-Assist. Contact the Pro Shop for details.

Head Pro Will has organised a Titleist Equipment day on Wednesday 27th September. 

Summer 6’s is here! Get a team together for the 2023/24 Summer 6’s competition. Registration forms are now available.

This weekend the mens comp is a 4BBB Stableford Multiplier event, sponsored by Forbes Tuesday Golfers.

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Last Saturday we contested an 18 Individual Stableford, sponsored by MRK Development run by Matthew Knighton, a great supporter of our club and one who is fast becoming another golfing tragic. It was a great day to be out amongst nature for a walk, a talk and some challenges with the little white ball, with 76 golfers enjoying the beautiful weather.

Leading the list this week was Graham Cooke who has been in consistent form of late but dug deeper to come out on top beating home probably the clubs most consistent and better performed golfers this year in Wayne Parker on a countback with his score of 39. Graham is a very dangerous contender in the Veterans competition week in and week out and he managed to change his emphasis to Saturday after missing out in his regular Thursday competition. And Wayne Parker, what a year he is having, the swing has returned to his halcyon younger days when he reigned supreme over the PGC. He will be a good one to put into the black book for the net event at the upcoming Parkes Open.

Five golfers chased home the leaders falling short by one stroke. Peter Boschman is also looking in peak condition and starting to hit the ball reasonably well, Ross Smith, who has to get his name in the paper to give himself something to read, Lindsay Elliott, who is just getting pipped each week and is ready to win a big one, Rob Lea who just returned from an extended Qld adventure and is revving up for a strong performance in the Open and Steve Edmonds who has been trying to keep a low profile as he hones up for a crack at the big contenders.

This week sees the culmination of an extended period of revamping of the course undertaken in combination with the highway bypass running on the western side of the course. Locals will get to play their September Monthly Medal on the new holes which will no doubt challenge but also amaze them as we get the opportunity to play a continuous 18 holes of golf. The Board is most appreciative of the patience and support of members and also the work undertaken by members to get the course in play. We will get a taste on Saturday to feel what challenges lie for the Parkes Open on Sunday 17th September when players from all over the state will converge on Parkes to test themselves against the great layout.

Come and get involved this week for the Telescope Tyres And Batteries/Hankook Monthly Medal with day sponsor, Matthews Mediation. It will incorporate the Griffins Leading Edge Putting Competition in conjunction which will blow out on the new greens you’d expect, Wally Norman Memorial Veterans Medal, and also this year the Bob Smith Memorial Day – 18 hole and 9 hole medley stableford competition sponsored by the Smith family.

Last Saturday’s Men’s golf competition was the September Monthly Medal, sponsored by McFeeters Motor Museum. Scoring by the field of 64, including two Juniors, was under par and tightly contested.

A-Grade Winner was Wayne O’Niell witha 69 nett, 40 scratch on each half, finishing with a ‘2’. Runner-up was Harry Callaghan with 70 nett. He shot par on the back-9.

The B-Grade Kailab Tyne returning a 67 nett, despite a double-bogey start. Runner-up was Jacob Reid (71 nett) who also did better on the back-9 than the front-9, despite a double-bogey to finish.

The C-Grade Les Little finished with 72 nett. Runner-up on count back was Graham Newport also with 72 nett, but well pleased with his better showing on the back-9.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – Wayne O’Neill; 18th – Todd Callaghan. The Pro Shop Super-pin went to Peter Cowhan with a shot to 1.9 meters, and he got his ‘2’. The ball sweep went to 75 nett on count back.

Visitors included Stuart Hayes and Stephen Grant (Murrumbidgee GC), Allen Robertson (Mawson Lakes, SA) and a recent mover in John Zannes who is now at Bathurst.

The Sunday Stableford 9-Hole Medley had too few for a comp. But Sunday also saw our regular PGA Scramble with 12 teams competing. The winners were Luke Donnelly, Joel and Stephen Tongue and Jared Laird from Dubbo. They scored 57 ¼ nett, and slightly ahead of second place who had 58 nett.

This weekend we have a 4BBB Stableford Medley sponsored by Cahill Footwear. Sunday has a Stableford 9-hole Medley, and the Ladies Shootout.

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Attention Forbes golfing athletes! Are you looking to take the next step in your golfing journey? Nominations are now open for the 2024 WRAS Golf Program. To view the eligibility criteria and nomination forms check out the link https://wras.org.au/programs/golf-2. Please note, athletes new to WRAS will be required to attend the Talent ID day on Sunday 20th August at Duntryleague. Athlete nominations will close 9am, Monday 14th August.

Last Saturday the Forbes golfers played a 4BBB Stableford Medley event, contesting for the Bob and Diane Doolin Memorial Trophy. The field comprised 65 men.

The winners were the pairing of Sharon Grierson and Wendy Simmons. They contributed equally to score 48 points, with only one hole where they scored a lonely point. Runners-up were Ted Morgan and Matt Duff with 46 points. While Ted did most of the work, Matt did chime in with a couple of 4-pointers, they were hurt by too many 1-pointers.

The NTP’s went to: 9th Men: N Ryan, Ladies: J Cripps; 18th Men: H Callaghan, Ladies V Lane. The Pro Shop Super-pin went to Adam Hall with a shot to 1.66. The ball sweep went to 43, so check in the Pro Shop.

Visitors included Adam and Jarod Hall (Trundle GC), who found the grass greens difficult in comparison to their sand greens, and Digit McAuliffe (Nelson Bay) who was back for another short visit.

On Sunday, the first of the new format 9-Hole Stableford Medley comps was held. The weather turned many players away but Jake LeBrocque did play and managed 18 points, for no reward.

A good number of Forbes players competed in the Temora Open on Sunday, which was preceded by a 4BBB on Saturday. It was fine weather both days, albeit a little chilly.

John Betland and Peter Dawson won the 4BBB event The Sunday Open was won by a player from Leeton with 71. Steve Betland was Runner-up with a 73, and on count back from John Betland and Shane Sallaway.

The Taylor-Made Equipment day is on Tue 22 August, contact Head Pro Will if you want to book in. This weekend the mens comp is an Individual Stableford event, sponsored by MTA Travel (Forbes).

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On Saturday the Mens golf competition was the August Monthly Medal, sponsored by Bernardi’s Marketplace. The scoring by the field of 71, including five Juniors, was mediocre except for a couple of players on fire.

The A-Grade Winner was Alf Daves with a 71 nett, on count back. A bogey-par-bogey-par start did not look good but he was good coming home. Runner-up was Reggie Murray, also on 71, but a ‘7’ on the 15 th caught him out.

The B-Grade had similar scores with Laurie O’Connor the winner on 72 nett, also by count back. He played alongside Alf and in many cases mirrored the scoring. Runner-up was Mike Livingston (72 nett). His good start was marred by the 7th hole and a faltering back-9.

The C-Grade scores provided inspiration to all players. Stevie G took the Honours with a nett 65, with only one double-bogey the result of poor putting. Runner-up was Harry Quirk with 67 nett. He excelled on the back-9 playing below his handicap.

The NTP’s went to: 9th S Grallelis; 18th R Murray. The Pro Shop Super-pin went to Jack Dobell with a shot to 2.4 metres, but he got his ‘2’. The ball sweep went to 75 nett on count back.

The lone visitor was Stuart Hayes (Murrumbidgee GC, Vic) who had not been seen for a while but used his memory to good effect. We also welcomed a new Junior in Cooper Papp who joins us from Wingham GC.

The Sunday Stableford Medley was an Alley family affair with Anthony taking the honours and Clayton runner-up. They only managed one NTP, being Anthony on the 18th .

This weekend we have a 4BBB Stableford Medley playing for the ‘Bob & Daine Doolin Memorial’ Trophy. And Sunday has a Stableford Medley.

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Saturday was our Monthly Medal round sponsored by our great partners Telescope Tyres and Batteries/ Hankook Masters with our daily sponsor being AA Blatch and we sincerely thank Allan and Susanah for continuing the Blatch family support of the club.

In A Grade there were two very good rounds of two over recorded with the inform Jack Elliott defeating Rob Hey, coming back to near his best, on a countback to claim the award. Jack’s handicap demands that he shoot these rounds, but it still requires full concentration and great ball striking to accomplish. Rob is capable of shooting low and although he’s been in the mid 70’s of late this was an excellent round.

Other good scores on the day were from Aaron Wilkie with a 74 and David Stevenson still maintaining his purple patch with a good 75. In the nett event Rob managed to take out the event with his 64, 3 better than David on the day.

The competitive Griffins Leading Edge putting competition was won by a slick Rob Hey with 23 putts which again proved the winners of the day are always prominent in the putting count.

The Norman family sponsored Wally Norman Vets Medal was taken out by David Stevenson, who’ll remind his playing partners about being the only trophy winner on the day.

The ladies medal trophy winner was Cath Coates on 76 and she won the overall prize this month.

The Nearest The Pins on Saturday were –The Idlerite 1st by Peter Boschman at 220cm, the Harvey Norman 11th by David Stevenson at 63cm and the 18th by Nym Dziuba at 75cm. The lucrative 11th hole was won by David Stevenson at 63cm this week.

Ball winners were Jim O’Donoghue, Nym Dziuba 68, Matt Lawryk, Ben Howard, Jim Kuntze 69, Rob Lea, Matt Knighton, Jack Matthews, Charlie Kaehler, Andrew Bament, Col Breaden 70.

In the Captain verse President this week Cath triumphed yet again 173 to David’s 163.

This coming Saturday is a two person medley Stableford Aggregate – with an Individual in conjunction with local legend Phil Barnard Painting being the sponsor.

The Taylormade Custom Fitting day will be held on Tuesday, 22nd August from 11:00am – 4:00pm. Woods only, irons only, short game – 30 minute session; full bag – 1 hour session.Contact the Pro-Shop to book in or go to https://myfittingexp.taylormadegolf.com/

The term 3 junior golf program is teeing off. Register today at https://www.golf.org.au/mygolf/program-search/

There were 74 players at the PGC on Saturday to play a two ball stableford multiplier with an Individual in conjunction, sponsored by Signs by Greg. Greg is a long-term supporter of golf in Parkes and we thank him for his continued support. It was also the all-important final round of the Handiskins for 2023.

Winners in the pair event, Tim Baker and Garry Paddison, returned a good score of 61 points. Followed in by Richard Hamilton and John Fowler. Mick Smith and Wayne Powter and Jake Thompson and Toby Tanks also fared well in the teams event.

In the Individual stakes Jack Elliott with 69 off the stick returning 39 points and being the clear winner. Garry Paddison was next in with a 37 haul. The next four in on 35, being Nym Dziuba, Jake Thompson, Simon Hogan and Joe Van Opynen.

Six ladies played, with Margaret Hogan’s 30 points being best on the day.

In the Handiskins event, Garry Paddison won with 37 points, edging his way into the final with Jake Thompson, Matthew Knighton, David Stevenson. These players will play off for an $800 pot of club vouchers later in the year and it will be very competitive with past events showing a slight edge to the longer handicappers.

The Nearest The Pins on Saturday were The Idlerite 1st by David Ford at 589cm, the Harvey Norman 11th by Ian Phipps at 400cm and the 18th by Lindsay Elliott at 33cm. The 11th hole was won by Ian Phipps at 400cm this week.

Ball winners were Jake Thompson, Nym Dziuba, Simon Hogan Joe Van Opynen 35, Michael Thomas, Peter Bristol, Charlie Kaehler, James Ward 34, Philip Smith, Mick Smith, Mick Jeffress, Phil Bishop and John Fowler 33.

Captain Cath, overwhelmed President David 172 to 157 this week.

Last Saturday, Forbes golfers played a 4BBB Stableford event, seeking to win the Hawke Trophy. The field comprised 65 men and 12 ladies, who enjoyed a day of sunshine after the fog subsided.

Forbes players are needed for the Lachlan Valley DGA event being held at Bogan Gate, Sunday 30th July. In a change of format this will now be a 2-Person Ambrose. Contact Beryl Roberts 0435 585 460 to see if you can make a late entry.

Do not forget the Taylor-Made Equipment day on Tuesday 22nd August. Contact Head Pro Will if you want to book in.

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