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Dawson Wins Medallist Trophy

November 27, 2020 By editor

Head Pro Adam Demidjuk with Medal of Medalists winner Peter Dawson.

Saturday’s Men’s Competition was a combination of an Individual Stroke event, sponsored by Loomzys Fish N Fix, and the final of the Medal of Medallists.

Among the field of 71 were 18 of the eligible 29 players vying for the Medal of Medallists Trophy. The field was bolstered by a group of visiting golfers from Crookwell Golf Club, and other individuals taking a break from visiting family.

While the Medallists’ scores were not breath-taking, three finished on nett 72, requiring a count back. Peter Dawson was declared the winner of the Medal of Medallists Trophy, over Clayton Alley and John Zannes.

Both Peter and Clayton were dual medallists through the year. Some form players who faltered through the day included Troy Howe, Brian Everest and Harry Callaghan.

In the Individual Stroke event the Division 1 winner was Michael Spice, who fired a very worthy score of 69 nett. Runner-up, on count back, was Kim Herbert with nett 71. The Division 2 was won by Blair Thomas, with 68 nett, ahead of Runner-up Bruce Chandler with nett 70.

The Sunday Stableford Medley field was small, with the participants going out early to beat the heat. The honours went to Frank Donohoe and Ben Webb from Dubbo.

The Annual Mixed Trophy night which gives recognition to the winners and runners-up in major events throughout the year will be held tomorrow, Saturday, 28 November upstairs in the Golfie.

A reminder for persons to attend the FGA AGM, set for Tuesday, 1 December, up-stairs in the Golfie Hotel.

There may be a change to the Mid-Week Christmas Hamper scheduled for Thursday, 10 December. Watch the Notice Boards for details.

Saturday, 28 November is the Deacon Dwyer 4BBB Medley, sponsored by Rod Besgrove. The Trophy night will follow the day’s play. Sunday, 29 November is a Stableford Medley.

By Short Putt

Betland Shines At Frank Spice Classic

November 20, 2020 By editor

Nissan sponsor Michael Spice and Richard Plowes from Northparkes Mines with classic golf winner Steven Betland.

On Sunday, Steve Betland stamped himself as the form golfer in the district, winning the Frank Spice Nissan Classic with a superb round of four under par 68.

While the superbly presented Forbes course proved a test for players from most areas of the state, and some from interstate, due to the 6100 metre length complemented by fast yet true greens, it did little to deter the ability of the big hitting Forbes Club champion.

After posting par 36 scratch for the easier front nine holes of his game, Betland came together in the run home with a run of triples birdies at the 11th, 12th, and 13th holes, followed by another at the 15th for 32 scratch.

Keeping it in the family, younger brother John finished runner-up with equal par 72.

Results for the title of ladies’ champion was more exciting with current ladies’ president Julie Hurkett winning a play-off over 18-year-old Brianna Duncan after both finished equal on 84 scratch.

Saturday’s four-ball scratch winners for the Club Forbes trophy were Jacob Bernardi and Joshua Coulthurst, with one under par 37 points. The ladies’ winners were Heather Davidson and Sarah Black with 23 points.

There was one player who, despite not collecting a major trophy, left Saturday evening more than happy. Brendon Hooper scored a hole-in-one on the short par three 9th.

Feeling for the success of the Classic, Cabramatta Golf Club captain Andrew Marsh said that he felt what Forbes presented over the weekend was “as good as it gets,” and he and fellow travellers will definitely be back next year.

“This course is great, what a layout, and the greens, how good are they? A credit to all concerned and the country hospitality just as good. A top weekend and I’ll be back to play some more here,” the Sydney scratch handicap player said.

By Short Putt’s Mate

Dawson Scores Well In Medals

November 13, 2020 By editor

Hannah Plunkett and Troy Hurford from Frank Spice Nissan passing on their sponsorship of the Classic Golf to Ladies’ Captain Heather Davidson and Al Rees from the Classic Committee.

The Saturday Men’s competition was the Monthly Medal, sponsored by Jelbarts Tyrepower, and contested by a competitive field of 69.

The A-Grade winner was Peter Dawson, who finished with a nett 66, and had the best scratch score of 70 on the day. Runner-up was Josh Coulthurst, who had a tidy back-9, finishing with a nett 67.

The B-Grade saw Max Medlyn, visit- ing from Parkes, post a score of 66 nett. Runner-up, and Medal Winner, was Harrison Callaghan with a 67 nett. His front-9 of scratch 38 was very tidy.

In the C-Grade, Hamish Steele-Park had a day where his easy swing lead to a final score of 68 net. Runner-up, on count back, was Stephen McAlister with 70 nett.

The ball sweep went to 74 nett on count back. The NTP’s went to 9th, Falvey and 18th, J Coulthurst. The 3rd Hole Super Pin went to Sarah Black. The visitors included Max Medlyn from Parkes who really enjoyed his day, and Bob Hansen from Shoalhaven Heads who held his bat up.

The Sunday Stableford Medley field was 21, with many visitors. But the local players carried the day, with Richard Smith winning with 39 points, ahead of Frank Donohoe on 37. The ball sweep went to 27 points.

The West Wyalong Open, held on Sunday, 8 November, was won by John Betland, showing he is gaining form for the Nissan Classic.

The Nissan Classic has a big field, but there is still room for more entries. Contact the Pro Shop for details.

The Presentation Night is now scheduled for Saturday, 28 November, upstairs in the ‘Golfie’. Notices will be posted to confirm details.

Saturday, 14 November is the 4BBB, sponsored by the Forbes Advocate. Sunday, 15 November is the Nissan Classic Individual Stroke play, with the primary sponsor Frank Spice Nissan.

Short Putt

VW Scramble Winners

October 30, 2020 By editor

Two Lefties take fire: Bary Parker and Frank Hanns playing in Saturday’s competition.

Weekend golf was busy with the VW Scramble on Sunday and a Men’s event on Saturday, with both events dodging rain.

The Scramble, a four person Ambrose event, was well supported by 18 teams, including teams from Young and Condobolin. Prizes were provided by Callaway Golf, with organisation by Head Pro Adam.

The winning team, comprising D Bayley, M Roylance, B Robinson and N Greenhalgh, scored 54 1/4 nett. Their score of 30-31-61 included an eagle on the 6th and ten birdies. Runners-up were A Currey, C Hurford, B Woonton and G Falvey with a nett score of 56 3/4.

Third place went to B Slack-Smith, B Tooth, and K and H Steele-Park with a score of 58 nett, and fourth place went to B Scott, D Scott, A Tooth and M Hawker with a nett 58 1/4. The 3rd hole super pin went to Dan Bayley.

Saturday’s competition was an Individual Par, sponsored by Peter Dawson, contested by a field severely depleted by the early heavy rain. The 25 players were spread nearly evenly across two divisions.

The Division One result required a count back, which saw Mike Spice take the win from Todd Callaghan and the Division Two was won by Brett Slack-Smith with Barry Parker taking runner-up.

Two Forbes teams ventured to Dubbo Golf Club on Sunday to participate in the Regional Finals of the KENO ‘Let’s Play’ 2-P Ambrose. Carolyn and Brianna Duncan did well with 72 nett to finish second in the Women’s Division, while John Betland and Nicole Death finished 8th in the Mixed Division with 69 nett.

The Club’s AGM will be held on Tuesday, 1 December, upstairs in the Golfie Hotel.

Saturday, 31 October will be the ‘Kristie Carpenter Memorial Trophy’, an Individual Stableford Medley and Sunday, 1 November has a Stableford Medley.

By Short Putt

Tussle For Club Championships

October 23, 2020 By editor

The final two rounds of the Forbes Golf Club Championships were well supported, which pleased sponsors Lachlan Commodities and Pool Magic, and produced some tight tussles among the grades.

The battle for the A-Grade Championship came down to a final day head-to-head between John and Steve Betland. While the lead had changed on each of the previous rounds, Steve took command early in the front-9, and in the end finished five shots clear on 284 from John’s 289.

The A-Reserve Champion was Kim Herbert, who started the final day four shots ahead of Tim West. Kim stayed cool to finish with 326, and a handy lead over Brian Everest on 332.

The B-Grade Champion was an easy walk for Stephen Uphill, holding a 15-shot lead over Stuart French. On the final day Jordan Brett came storming home to finish second on 347 to Stephen Uphill by 20 shots.

In the C-Grade Ben Robinson had dominated for three days, but felt the tension on the final day, being hard pressed by Damien Kennedy. Ben managed to stumble home finishing with 358 ahead of Damien’s 362.

Other Championship winners were:
• Veterans Scratch Championship: Peter Dawson (302) over Kim Herbert (326).
• A-Grade Handicap: Michael Wood (279) over Steven Betland (288).
• B-Grade Handicap: Stephen Uphill (275) over Harrison Callaghan (291 on c/b).
• C Grade Handicap: Damien Kennedy (274) over Ben Robinson (278).
• Veterans Handicap: S Uphill (275) over K Herbert (286).
• Junior Encouragement Award: Lachlan Alley.

The 2020 VW Scramble is set for Sunday, 25 October with last minute team entries accepted.
Head Pro Adam has organised a Titleist Demonstration day scheduled for Monday, 9 November. Contact Adam for more details.

Saturday, 24 October is an Individual 18-Hole Par, sponsored by Peter Dawson. If numbers allow, a Stableford Medley will be run on Sunday.

By Short Putt

Hot Scores In Club Champs

October 16, 2020 By editor

Brett Thomas and Jordan Brett anxiously watch Jordan’s tee shot.

The Club Championships for Men, sponsored by Lachlan Commodities and Marg Hurst, commenced on the weekend with good fields. Alongside the Championship there are daily competitions, sponsored by Pool Magic.

The Saturday Daily Competition results were quite tame. Division One was won by Tony Wallace with 69 nett, getting there on count back from Ken Sanderson. The Division Two returned similar scores with Ben Robinson on 69 nett, and closely followed by Steve Grallelis on 70 nett.

The ball sweep went to 74 nett on count bac, players need to check the Pro Shop to see if they were successful. The NTP’s went to: 9th, M Spice and 18th, J Coulthurst. The ProShop Super Pin went to Scott Kirkman.

The Sunday Daily Competition saw many hot scores returned. The Division One winner was Steve Uphill with a 64 nett, ahead of Jacob Bernardi on 66 nett. In Division Two, Brett Thomas was inspired with nett 63, with Glendon Hooper on a nett 66. The ball sweep again went to 74 nett on countback, players need to check in the Pro Shop. The NTP’s went to 9th, D Mylecharane and 18th, T Wallace. The ProShop Super Pin went to Ben Robinson, who had a great day.

The Club Championship continues this weekend with rounds three and four and there will be a seeded draw for the top placings on Sunday.

The 2020 VW Scramble is on Sunday, 25 October, registrations can be done online or through the Pro Shop. Talk to Adam for more details.

The ASI-sponsored 2020-21 Summer Sixes competition commenced this week, with many new players signing up. Results for Week One will be available next week.

Head Pro Adam is organising Junior Coaching for the school fourth term. Contact him at the Pro Shop on 6851 1554 for more details.

Medal Win By Churchill’s Hot Score

October 9, 2020 By editor

Al Rees playing form among the trees again.

On Saturday, the Men’s October Monthly Medal, sponsored by Forbes Concrete, was contested by a field of 67 players. The scoring was initially slow but hotted up later.

Adam Currey easily took the A-Grade with 68 nett, and quite a way ahead of Shane Sallaway, on 71 nett. The best round of the day went to B-Grade winner Doug Churchill with a ‘hot’ nett 64, and a dominant performance overall. Runner-up was Connor Greenhalgh with 71 nett, getting there on count back.

The C-Graders scored well also, with winner Harrison Callaghan getting 67 nett, closely followed by John Ridley on 68 nett, but only by virtue of count back from Bruce Chandler.

Members of the Forbes Nissan Classic Committee relax after selling drinks and food to the Saturday golfers. Mike Sutcliffe, Barry Shine and John Betland were exhausted.

The ball sweep went to 75 nett on count back, going to: 68, B Chandler; 69, A Rees; 70, G Drane, L Little; 71, S Uphill; 72, J Dobell; 73, P Grayson, J Roylance, L O’Connor; 74, G Betland, N Ryan, D Earl; 75, D Burton, W Judge, P Wells, T Callaghan, S Kirkman, P Kay.

Al Rees spent a lot of time among the trees, courtesy of an errant driver, but was ecstatic to chip in from the trees on the 13th for a birdie.

The Sunday Stableford Medley had a moderate field that finished quite close. Rob Webb took the honours with 33 points and a count back win over Ray Taylor.

George Falvey relaxes in the sun before his game.

The Monday Stableford Medley had a better field and better scores. Ethel Coombs won the day with 35 points, on count back from Dan Bayley.

The ASI-sponsored 2020-21 Summer Sixes competition commences on Monday, 12 October, with team entries and handicapping rounds being accepted now.

The 2020 VW Scramble is coming up on Sunday, 25 October. Get your registrations in, either online or through the Pro Shop. Talk to Adam for more details.

Saturday, 10 and Sunday, 11 October are the first two rounds of the Club Championships. Players are required to ensure their card is correctly completed before they hand it in.

By Short Putt

Callaghan Trophy Success

October 2, 2020 By editor

Sponsor Albie Callaghan (centre) with grandson Harrison, son Todd, and son-in-law Brodie.

The Saturday competition was the annual holding of the ‘Albie Callaghan Trophy’, an 18-Hole, four person Ambrose Medley event, sponsored by Albie Callaghan. This format usually provides for a quick round, with a specified number of drives per player, but often Murphy’s Law intervenes.

The winners were a group led by new member Dave Tilsdley, with three visitors being Mark Wood, Mike Blackstock and Jarrod Kelly, with a score of 55 3/8. As Albie said, “Full credit to them for playing so well on an unfamiliar course.” Runners-up were Brett Thomas, Andy Cogswell, Nigel Davies from Caragabal, and new member Luke Flakeyar on 57 and a half nett.

The ball sweep went to 59.5 points: 58 1/4 – J Reid, A Cole, L Whitfield, M Simmons; 58 3/8 – Albie, Todd, Harrison Cal- laghan, B Hodges; 58 1/2 – Niel, Carolyn, Brianna Duncan, A Grierson; 59 1/4 – J Dobell, N Ryan, J Cutler, G Hooper; 59 1/4 K Steele-Park, A Tooth, T Cogswell, A Mc- Kinnon; 59 1/2 – P Dawson, K Herbert, P Cowhan, R Baker.

The NTP’s went to 9th – Ladies: B Drabsch, Men: J Bernardi; 18th – Ladies: S Redfern, Men: A Cole. The third Hole Super Pin went to Ron Morris, who seems to consistently do well on that hole, despite his protestations.

This was a momentous playing of the ‘Albie Callaghan Trophy’, but unfortunately without a fairy tale ending. Albie was thrilled to play alongside son Todd, grandson Harrison and son-in-law Brodie and they were happy to land in the fourth spot.

Despite the sunny weather on Sunday there was no Stableford Medley, as only a smidgeon of players ventured out.

The 2020-21 ‘Summer Super Sixes’ Competition, sponsored by ASI Capital, will commence with competitive rounds on 12 October. A handicapping period will be played from Thursday, 1 to Sunday 11 October for those that are new and want to participate.

The Forbes Nissan Classic on Saturday, 14 and Sunday, 15 November is set to widen its range of participants after recent changes to COVID-19 restrictions, which should ensure a larger than expected field.

Nominations are urgently sought for the Events Committee, and players should give consideration to participation on the Management Committee. Contact the Events Committee Chairman Steve Grallelis if you want to know more.

Important events to note are Sunday, 25 October, the VW Scramble. Saturday, 31 October is the Kristie Carpenter Memorial Trophy Day. Friday, 23 October is the Legends Pro-Am, it is uncertain if this will proceed, but keep your eyes open for details.

Saturday, 3 October is Monthly Medal Day for the men, sponsored by Forbes Concrete. Stableford Medley’s are scheduled for Sunday, 4 and Monday, 5 October, with daylight saving commencing on Sunday.

Keep in touch on Facebook: forbesgolfcourse, Instagram: forbesgolf2871, or online at www.forbesgolf.org.au

By Short Putt

Family Success In Golf

September 25, 2020 By editor

Phil Maher concentrates on his tee shot to begin his round.

The Saturday competition was an 18-Hole 4BBB Stableford Multiplier event, sponsored by the Forbes Tuesday Golfers.

The overall winners were the family pairing of Anthony and Lachlan Alley, with a score of 84, built upon consistent scoring. The runners-up were Matt Duff and Ted Morgan with a creditable 81 points.

The ball sweep went to 66 points: 80 – H Callaghan and Baxter, 78 – Slack-Smith and R Scott, 77 – Cutler and Hooper, 75 – R Grayson and S Betland, 72 B Everest and Maher, 70 – D Earl and S Uphill, 68 – Rees and R Williams, 67 – G Nicholson and P Duke, Falvey and T Duncan, 66 – M Flannery and S French, J Daley and D Maling, and Carpenter and N McMillan.

The Sunday Stableford Medley had a good field which included a group of visiting golfers however, a deluge of rain during the middle of the day resulted in a few cards being washed out.

The winner was Julie Hurkett with 39 points, only just ahead of runner-up Rob Webb with 38 points.

We are pleased to hear that Head Pro Adam Demidjuk and wife Ainsley now have a baby girl, Bobbie, who was born during the early hours of Sunday, 20 September. Mum and baby are doing well, needless to say Adam is very thrilled to have a princess.

Unfortunately, the Rotary Charity Day scheduled for Sunday, 27 September has been postponed until sometime in early 2021. Planning for the Forbes Nissan Classic on 14-15 November continues, with the expectation that this will be conducted as a Local/Regional event only.

Get your nominations in for the upcoming Committee elections. It is important that members continue to contribute to the Club.

Saturday, 26 September is an 18-Hole, 4-Ball Ambrose Medley, sponsored by Alby Callaghan. Sunday, 20 September has a Stableford Medley.

By Short Putt

4BBB Score Record

September 18, 2020 By editor

“Where did that go,” says Peter Grayson.

The Saturday competition was an 18-Hole 4BBB Stableford Medley, sponsored by Cahill’s Footwear. One pair among the 100 players managed a record score for this type of event, finishing well ahead of the field.

The overall winners were Harrison Callaghan and Warren Baxter, who both used their agile bodies and handicaps to score 58 points. This is an unofficial record, due to the ‘Preferred Lie’ rule, but is way ahead of the previous record. The runners-up were Tim and Graham West who combined to score 47 points. They parred each par-3 except the last.

The highest Ladies’ pairing, finishing fifth on the leader board, was Robin Lyell and Lindy Pollock, with 45 points. The highest placed mixed pairing was Shirley Redfern and Alf Watts on 42 points in 19th place.

The ball sweep went to 43 points on count back, so check in the Pro Shop to see if you were successful.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – Ladies’ R Carroll and Men’s J Roylance; 18th – Ladies’ V Rebellato and Men’s H Callaghan. The 3rd – hole Super Pin went to Scott Kirkman.

The Sunday Stableford Medley had a tidy field, which was displaced by the brief rain period that occurred through the middle of the day. The eventual winner was Rob Webb with 33 points, over Denise Squires on 23 points.

Planning is being undertaken in preparation for the Rotary Charity Day scheduled for Sunday, 27 September. Watch the notice boards for more information on this as COVID-19 regulations will apply.

Committee elections are coming up, so please give some thought to nominating and help in the running of the Club.

Saturday, 19 September is an 18-Hole 4BBB Stableford MultiplierStroke, sponsored by Forbes Tuesday Golfers. Sunday, 20 September has a Stableford Medley, while the Parkes Open has been cancelled.

By Short Putt

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