The Saturday Men’s golf competition was the February Monthly Medal, a Stroke event sponsored by Terry Bros Carpets, and which produced many low scores in picture-perfect conditions.

The A-Grade Medal was won by John Zannes who started slowly then was on fire from the 8th hole onwards to par the back-9 and finish on 67 nett. Runner-up was Steve Betland who shot under-par for both halves to record a scratch 68, but with his handicap finished on 70 nett.

B-Grade Medal went to Tom Toohey (65)with the best score of the day. He admitted to being nervous playing alongside Head Pro Adam. Runner-up was Peter Barnes on 69 nett.

In C-Grade, Frank Hanns (67 nett) beat runner-up Brian Clarke (68 nett) from the same group.

The ball sweep went to 75 nett, on count back – check in the Pro Shop to see if you earned one. The NTP’s went to: 9th – John Zannes, 18th – Shane Sallaway. The 3rd Hole Super Pin went to Steve Betland, with an outstanding shot to 30cms, just short of a hole-in-one.

There was no Stableford Medley played on Sunday, due to the Men’s Pennants being played. There was some outstanding golf on display with players from Bathurst, Dubbo, Parkes and Wellington participating.

This proved to be a successful day for Forbes with 80 players enjoying great conditions and a wholesome BBQ lunch to finish, with the only Forbes team to compete, the Division 4 team, scoring a 3-2 win over Dubbo.

The Summer Sixes comp once again threw up some unexpected results, although team scores were not as low as for previous weeks.

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Last Saturday the Men’s golf competition was a 4BBB Par event, sponsored by Cahill Footwear. The field of 95 players included both men and ladies, all of whom were keen to get a good score before any storms hit.

The overall winners were Dave Bernardi and Stuart Thomas who relished the conditions and ravaged the course with a score of 12-up. David played well below his 24 handicap but was glad when Stuart was able to chime in as needed.

Runners-up were Bede Tooth and Matt Duff, both of whom also enjoyed the conditions to score 10-up. Tooth has been in strong form lately and scored well in another good start.

There was no Sunday Stableford Medley as the field was too small. Unfortunately for those that played they did score well and would easily have won.

On Australia Day, a Stableford Medley was held. A healthy field of 24 players found the conditions very comfortable, which helped the scoring.

The winner was Jake Shaw with 43 points, just ahead of Jarrod Hall (Trundle) on 42 points. Jarrod likes our course as he always seems to do well when he plays here. The ball sweep went to 37 points.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – Mitch Bayley; 18th – Andrew Saar. The 3rd Hole Super Pin went to Caleb Hanrahan, with a shot of 3.8 metres.

This Sunday the Forbes Golf Club hosts the CWDGA Men’s Pennants. The course will be closed for the morning.

The Junior Coaching classes commenced this week. Contact Head Pro Adam for details – 6851 1554 – if you want to get involved. The Callaway Fitting day scheduled for Thursday 24th February is still on. Times are available from 8:30 am to 1pm, so get in quick by contacting the Pro Shop.

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Last Saturday Men’s golf competition was an Individual Stroke event, sponsored by Rob Allen Livestock Transport. A field of 64 players ensured the scores were close with the Div-1 winner Michael Spice who dazzled with a fine 67 nett.

Right behind him was Neil Duncan on 68 nett while Div-2 winner went to Clayton Alley on 68 nett, compiled in tidy fashion. Runner-up was Tom Toohey on 69 nett.

The ball sweep went to 74 nett, on count back – check in the Pro Shop to see if you earned one. The NTP’s went to: 9th – Neil McMillan, 18th – Wayne O’Neill. The 3rd Hole Super Pin went to Frank Donohoe, with a gap of 1-7m between the hole and his ball.

The Sunday Stableford Medley had a competitive field was too small, although the scores were a little astray. Jordan Brett, back after an absence, took the day with 39 points. Runner-up was Harry Callaghan with 36 pts. The NTP’s went to – 9th: Phil Barnard (Parkes), 18th: Harry Callaghan. There was no ball sweep.

This weekend we have a 4BBB Par event, sponsored by Cahill Footwear, with a Stableford Medley on Sunday.

The CWDGA Men’s Pennants commences on Sunday 6th February, with Forbes hosting the first round. Consequently the course will be closed for the morning. Players are reminded to put their names on the team sheet in the Pro Shop if they would like to play. Speak with Steve Betland for more details.

A couple of reminders now. Don’t forget the Junior Coaching classes commencing on Thu 3rd February. Contact Head Pro Adam for details – 6851 1554. And also register your name for the Callaway Fitting day scheduled for Thu 24th February. Times are available from 8:30 am to 1 pm, so get in quick by contacting the Pro Shop.

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At one point it seemed like there wouldn’t be any golf for weeks on end but after a great deal of work, the course staff were able to prepare nine holes to allow for the commencement of competitive golf on Saturday to the delight of players and partners everywhere!

Saturday’s Men’s comp was changed to a stroke event, sponsored by the FGA, where the players traversed around the modified back-9 twice. The 16 competitors braved the swarms of mosquitoes to get some exercise.

The winner was Wayne O’Neill who managed a 71 nett. He scored the same on seven holes in his two circuits but managed to improve by two shots on the 14th to snare the win. Runner-up was Alf Davies with a 72 nett, compiled with resounding consistency despite the heavy track and humidity.

The ball sweep went to: 74 – C Dwyer; 75 – I Vale, Troy Howe; 76 – P Barnes on count back. The NTP’s went to 18th first time – C Dwyer, 18th second time – nil.

Sunday had a small field in the Stroke Medley. Phil Maher was successful with 72 nett, followed by Brian Everest on 76 nett. There was no ball sweep and no NTP’s.

The re-programmed 3-Person Ambrose set for Sunday December 12th has been postponed into 2022, when the course will be able to support a full 18-hole event.

Do not forget that the Summer Sixes comp is up and running again, and make sure you get your Christmas present ideas sorted in the Pro Shop.

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The Saturday Men’s golf competition was a Stableford event, sponsored by Shirley Redfern. It was an early start for the 37 players who were keen to finish and then watch the Country Championships players. The Div-1 winner was Jack Dobell on count back from Ken Sanderson, with both finishing on 34 points. Jack managed a 4-pointer in the count back holes that got him through.

The Div-2 had the better scores overall. Alec Edwards (Parkes) had a clear lead with his 38 points, finishing ahead of Will Moran (Wentworth) on 36 points. The field then clustered behind them.

The ball sweep went to 32 points, on count back – check in the Pro Shop to see if you earned one. The NTP’s went to: 9th – Bede Tooth, 18th – Jonathan Cutler. The 3rd Hole Super Pin went to Jack Dobell, joining other recent winners with a fine shot finishing 1.2 metres from the pin.

There were no players in the Sunday Stableford Medley due to the Country Champs and unpredictable weather.

This weekend has the annual Forbes Nissan Classic with a full field on both days.

For the 96 players that turned out for the NSW Country Championships, it was ACT’s Harry Bolton who got the job done, holding his nerve down the stretch to fend off a determined Jones Comerford from Dubbo.

While it wasn’t Nicklaus and Watson duelling in the sun at Turnberry in 1977 after overnight showers, it was close to the next best thing. The winning team on the day was ACT-Monaro (8-under) ahead of New-castle (4-under). Lachlan Valley finished in a credible 6th spot.

Bolton had to do it the hard way after starting behind first-round leader Dominic Falk, and never found his groove until the 5th where his birdie three suddenly gave him the spark he had been missing. Comerford meanwhile birdied five of the first nine holes in a hot start and was the man to chase as the players headed to the back nine.

As Bolton held firm, Charlestown’s Jye Pickin also made his move up the leader-board culminating in a riveting shot for shot war of attrition over the closing holes with Bolton and Comerford.

Birdies on 12, 13 and 16 helped but a bogey on his last hole of the day – the 17th saw him slip back to -8 for the tournament.

In the end though, it was Bolton’s consistency and ability to make the right play at the right time that got him and the ACT team home. Birdies on 15 and 16 got Bolton to -9, and a brave up-and-down on the last was enough for the spoils.

The win books him into the Golf Challenge NSW Open at Concord Golf Club in March.

Saturday’s Men’s comp was the November Monthly Medal brought forward a weekend and sponsored by Jelbarts Tyrepower. A field of 83 players enjoyed the weather and the scoring.

The A-Grade was won by Nick Greenhalgh (69 nett), and just ahead of Shane Sallaway on 70 nett. They both had the same score for each of their front and back 9’s.

The B-Grade went to Ken Sanderson with 69 nett, on count back from runner-up John Ridley. They also had rounds similar to each other.

The C-Grade once again returned the best scores, with the winner being David Bernardi (67), from runner-up Jacob Reid (68). David has certainly benefitted from some of Head Pro Adam’s coaching.

The ball sweep went to 74 nett on count back, so please check in the Pro Shop. The NTP’s went to – 9th – G Hooper, 18th – S Betland. The 3rd hole Super Pin went to Shirley Davies with a shot of 12 cms, just shy of a hole-in-one. There were five visitors.

The Sunday event had a good number of players, producing mediocre scores. The winner was Jack Downes (Moree) with 35 points, while the runner-up was Jacob Bernardi with 34 points.

The ball sweep went to – 33: Jill Cripps, with no NTP’s recorded.

This Saturday will commence with a shotgun start at 8 am for an Individual Stableford event, sponsored by Shirley Redfern. Then the course will be closed at midday to allow the NSW Country Championships to be held. On Sunday the course opens at 1 pm, for a Stableford Medley if players are keen.

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The Saturday Men’s golf competition was a Stableford event, sponsored by Peter Dawson. 87 players turned out in idyllic conditions.

Division 1 winner was Paul Pymont on a count back from Jono Morell, with both finishing on 38 points while in Division 2 a count back was needed to separate Max Haley from Wayne O’Neill after both had scored 39 points. Max’s 21 points on the back-9 however proved the difference.

The ball sweep went to 34 points, on count back – check in the Pro Shop to see if you earned one. The NTP’s were – 9th Paul Kay, 18th George Falvey and the 3rd Hole Super Pin went to Peter Dawson.

The Sunday Stableford Medley had a solid field, all who were keen to enjoy the sun once again.The winner was Matt Roylance with 42 points from Ben Robinson on 36 points. The ball sweep went to 35 points with Nick Greenhalgh snapping that up.

On Saturday 30 October, the Men’s event is the November Monthly Medal, sponsored by Jelbarts Tyrepower. Sunday has a Stableford Medley.

Do not forget the NSW Country Championships on November 6 and 7, followed by the Forbes Nissan Classic weekend.

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John Betland (283) won the A-Grade Forbes Club Championship in a head-to-head battle against brother Steven (287). On Sunday, John produced a fine 69 scratch claim the trophy from Steve who shot 73.

Champions (Scratch) in other Grades were: A-Reserve Grade A Quirk (317) from K Herbert (318); B-Grade B Robinson (331) from G Hooper (339); C-Grade J Hemming (366) from S Thomas (374).

Presentation night is scheduled for November 20th.

In conjunction with the Championships, a daily comp, sponsored by Pool Magic, was played.

On Saturday, with 97 players in the field:
• Div 1 – Winner: A Quirk 67 nett; Runner-up S Sallaway 70 nett.
• Div 2 – Winner: J Shaw 70 nett on c/b; Runner-up S Thomas 70 nett.
• Div 3 – Winner: J Reid 69 nett; D Bernardi 71 nett.

On Sunday, with 59 players in the field:
• Div 1 – Winner: KD Mylecharane 69 nett; Runner-up J Betland 71 nett on c/b.
• Div 2 – Winner: M Roylance 69 nett; Runner-up B Parker 70 nett.
• Div 3 – Winner: J Hemming 63 nett; Run-ner-up D Rhodes 70 nett.

On Saturday October 23, an 18-hole Par, sponsored by P Dawson will be played.

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Saturday’s Monthly Medal comp, sponsored by Forbes Concrete, was played by a vibrant 93 players despite the wet ground conditions and occasional showers.

A-Grade was won by Caleb Hanrahan (71 nett) on a count back from runner-up Terry Griffiths. There was only one stroke the difference on the back-9.

B-Grade went to Fons Melisi with 71 nett, in a consistent performance. Runner-up was Jake Shaw with his 72 nett, on a count back from two others.

The C-Grade was also tight with a count back needed to decide the winner Allan Rees, from runner-up Trevor Toole, who both finished on 72 nett.

The ball sweep went to 76 nett on a count back, so please check in the Pro Shop. The NTP’s went to: 9th – Caleb Hanrahan, 18th – Will Lovatt.

The 3rd hole Super Pin went to Bruce Chandler with a shot of 1.88 metre proximity, well inside the previous names on the card. There were no visitors.

Being a long weekend there were Stable-ford Medleys on both Sunday and Monday.

In the Sunday event the winner was Jess Hamilton with 40 points, a new player who shows great promise for a much lower handicap. Runner-up on count back was Henry Nash with 39 points, getting the nod from Jarrod Hall (Trundle).

The ball sweep went to – 39: J Hall (Trundle); 38: J Hemming; 37: J Coulthurst. There were no NTP’s recorded.

On Monday, in more pleasant ground conditions, the winner was Todd Callaghan who amassed 37 points. Runner-up was Stephen Uphill with 33 points, and a count back from Peter Dawson.

There was no ball sweep, but the NTP’s went to – 9th: M Spice; 18th: Brett Thomas.

On Saturday October 9, the Club Championships commence. Play will be over four rounds on 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th October.

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