The Men’s comp on Saturday, 20 February was an Individual Stableford, sponsored by Forbes Bus Lines, with 76 players enjoying the great weather.

The Division 1 required a count back, with Dave Earl (41 points) with his slightly better back nine declared the winner over Pete Cowhan. The Division 2 saw Brett Slack-Smith take the honours with 40 points. Runner-up was David Tildsley with 37 points. The NTP’s went to: 9th – Jacob Bernardi, 18th – Warwick Judge. The 3rd Hole Pro Shop Super Pin this week went to Harry Callaghan who put his shot to 79 cm from the hole’

The CWDGA Pennants teams are not doing so well. They all palyed at Mudgee, where the Div 1 team lost to Wellington (5/0) and the Div 4 team lost to Cowra (3/2). Results for Div 2 and Div 3 have not been posted at the time of going to press. Forbes hosts the Pennants this weekend, on Sun-day, 28 February so the tees will be closed for social and Sixes play until midday.

This is the last week of the round-robin series in the Summer Sixes Competition.

The Finals begin in the week 1-7 March, culminating in the Grand Final on 28 March.

The Golf Programme Books for 2021 are available at the Pro Shop counter, so grab one. It contains a lot of good information.

Tomorrow Saturday, 27 February, there is a 4BBB Par, sponsored by Highlands Design, with a Stableford Medley on Sun-day, 28 February after the Pennants are finished.

The Forbes golfers enjoyed the sunshine to play well in the Saturday competition, an Individual Stableford, sponsored by Troy Howe Electrical and contested by 68 players.

Division 1 was won by Luke Flakelar with a score of 39 points. Runner-up was Anthony Alley on 38 points.

Division 2 was won by Mitch Bayley on 36 points. Runner-up was Max Haley also on 36 points, who finished with a string of 2-pointers for the last five holes. The ball sweep went to 33 points on count back.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – Bruce Squires, 18th – Paul Pymont. The 3rd Hole Pro Shop Super Pin was snared by Dan Bayley.

The Sunday Stableford Medley field was quite small. Bruce Carpenter won with 34 points ahead of Ray Taylor on 27 points.

CWDGA Pennants teams Div 3 had a bye and the other teams lost despite good performances from John Betland (Div 1) and Bruce Chandler (Div 4). Note that Forbes hosts the Pennants on Sunday, 28 February, so the tees will be closed until midday.

The Sixes Competition is in its 17th week, with another week of round robin to play. The Finals commence in the week 1-7 March. There is a Main Draw for the top 5 teams in each Pool, and a Plate Draw for the second five teams in each Pool. The Grand Final is scheduled for Sunday 28 March, with the presentation that evening.

This weekend we have an 18-hole Stableford event sponsored by Forbes Bus Lines. On Sunday, 21 February we have a Stableford Medley and the Pennants continue.

By Short Putt

Heavy rain early on Saturday produced heavy conditions for the golfers, but they still managed to contest the Monthly Medals, sponsored by Terry Bros Carpet.

The A-Grade was won by Dan Bayley on 70 nett in a welcome return to form, with Runner-up Damien Noll on nett 71. The B-Grade had the best scores with Damien Kennedy blitzing the field with his nett 62. Runner-up was Matt Roylance on 67 nett.

The C-Graders suffered the most in the heavy conditions. Matt Duff took the Medal on 76 nett from a steady Bruce Chandler on 81 nett.

The ball sweep went to 73 nett, so check in the Pro Shop if you think you got one. The NTP’s went to Stephen Uphill, 9th and Damien Noll 18th, while Alf Davies took out the third Hole Pro Shop Super Pin.

Many players, like Warwick Judge, played the front-9 well, but came unstuck on the back-9. Peter Dawson was an exception with his 47-39 split.

The 2021 CWDGA Pennants commenced last Sunday with Forbes teams having an indifferent start. Wins were recorded by the Division 2 and Division 4 teams while the Division 1 and Division 3 teams managed losses.

The Sixes Competition is in its sixteenth week, with another two weeks of play with handicap restrictions. The Finals follow with the Grand Final on Sunday, 28 March, with the Presentation that evening.

The Junior Coaching last week was cancelled due to the storms in the afternoon, but they are set to continue next week and beyond.

This weekend there is an 18-hole Stableford event sponsored by Troy Howe Electrical, and a Stableford Medley on Sunday 14.

By Short Putt

The Saturday Men’s Competition was an Individual Stroke event. The winners in both Divisions scored well, but most players finished slightly over par.

Division One witnessed a rampaging Ray Taylor score, a 68 nett. Ray kept his errors to a minimum. Runner-up was Mark Collits with a 70 nett, helped by a run of seven pars in the middle. The Division Two winner was Bede Tooth with the best score of the day, a nett 68. Runner-up was Dave Tildsley on 71 nett, getting there on count back.

The ball sweep went to 75 nett on count back, just the same as last week. The NTP’s went to 9th, S Grallelis and 18th, L Flakelar. The Third Hole Pro Shop Super Pin went to B Carpenter.

The visitors included Andy Brownlow from Peak Hill, Ben Webb from Dubbo, Neal Herbert from Bogan Gate and Brett Byrnes and Condobolin. They all enjoyed the change in scenery.

The Junior coaching classes being run by Head Pro Adam commenced this week, on Thursday, with separate classes for 10 years and under and 11 years and over. Drop into the Pro Shop to pick up an Information Pamphlet, which explains how to register through the My Golf initiative. Contact the Pro Shop 6851 1554 to get more details.

The Summer Super Sixes Competition, sponsored by ASI Capital, has two more rounds of normal play before the final two rounds which will have handicap restrictions. The Finals commence on 1 March, culminating in the Grand Final on 28 March.

The 2021 Programme Books are being compiled by the printer. Many thanks to Lachlan Commodities for sponsoring the publication of these books.

Saturday, 6 February will be the Monthly Medal, sponsored by Michael Robinson & Co, with a Stableford Medley on Sunday, 7 February. And of course, the Pennants commence.

By Short Putt

On Saturday, the Men’s Competition was an Individual Stableford event, sponsored by Knights Fabrications, with 65 players participating. Two players managed scores of 40 points or better

The Division 1 winner was Andrew Grierson with 40 points, constructed by a balance of birdies to offset bogeys. Runner-up was Niel Duncan with 38 points, whose round was spoiled by wipes on the 6th and 7th holes.

In Division 2, Ben Coles recorded the best score of the day with 43 points. Runner-up was Max Haley, with 37 points, who started quietly then scored steadily.

The ball sweep went to 33 points on count back, check in the Pro Shop to see if you earned one. The NTP’s went to 9th, G Hooper, 18th, J Bernardi, who both converted for two’s. The Third Hole Super Pin went to Todd Callaghan. The only other player to score a “2” was Brodie Hodges on the 18th. Visitors included Robert Hey and Wayne Powter from Parkes.
Numbers were too small for a competition on Sunday, but the players deserve some encouragement, with Ray Taylor and Peter Grayson, both on 38 points, sharing the balls.

Over the Christmas break there will be Stableford Medleys on Saturday, 26, Sunday, 27 and Monday, 28 December. The first competition day will be the Monthly Medal on 2 January.

Players are also being called to nominate now for the Pennants teams, which is due to commence in February 2021. Con- tact John Betland if you are interested or put your name on the sheet on the notice board in the Pro Shop.

Saturday, 19 December is the 18-Hole Stableford ‘Ham Day’. This may be your last chance to do well for Christmas dinner. Sunday, 20 December is a Stableford Medley.

By Short Putt

The Saturday Men’s Competition was the Monthly Medal, sponsored by Nutrien Ag Solutions. The field of 65 players battled strong winds, which made for average scores.

The A-Grade winner was John Zannes, with a nett 71 after going out early. Runner-up was Alf Davies with 72 nett, getting there on count back from Wade Ritchie, a new member of the Club.

The B-Grade was won by Nick Greenhalgh with the equal best score of the day, 70 nett. Runner-up on count back was Phil Wells. The C-Grade was won by Peter Tisdell, also an early starter, with 72 nett and just ahead of Bruce Squires on 73 nett. Bruce snuck past Geoff Drane on count back.

The NTP’s went to 9th W Ritchie, 18th J Zannes, while the third Hole Super Pin went to Greg Webb, less than a metre from the hole. Visitors were Brad Hazell from Hervey Bay and Damien Noll from Condobolin.

An award is needed for Alex McKinnon who had the worst day of any golfer, ever. He struck trees, went out of bounds, had rebounds that went behind him or onto the wrong fairway, and even managed a few ‘shanks’, but he finished.

The Sunday Stableford Medley field was a small mix of local and Condobolin players. Brett Thomas took the day with 34 points. There was no ball sweep and unfortunately no NTP’s.

Head Pro Adam had his last Junior coaching clinic last week and was pleased with the attendance again. He intends to run a Golf Camp in January, and to continue the Junior Coaching through the first term. Contact the Pro Shop for details.

Saturday, 12 December is an Individual Stableford, sponsored by Knights Fabrications. Sunday, 13 December is a Stableford Medley.

Keep in touch via Facebook forbesgolfcourse, Instagram forbesgolf2871 and online www.forbesgolf.org.au.

By Short Putt

The Saturday Competition was the annual Deacon Dwyer Trophy event, a 4BBB Stableford Medley sponsored by Rod Besgrove. The field of 70 players competed in very hot and windy conditions, but all finished their rounds.

The pairing of George Falvey and Brianna Duncan, on 46 points, won on count back from Nicole Death and Jenny Fletcher with the Ladies handling the heat better than the men.

The NTP’s went to 9th, Ladies’ J Fletcher, Men T Morgan; 18th, Ladies’ Nil, Men B Parker, with the 3rd Hole Super Pin going to Mike Spice. The best Two of the day was an eagle scored on the 13th hole by Brianna Duncan, with a very fine chip in after a monster drive.

The weather conditions on Sunday meant there was no Stableford Medley field.

The Mid-Week Christmas Hamper scheduled for Thursday, 10 December will be a 12-hole event run in conjunction with the Vets Competition. There will be over all hamper prizes, but separate ball sweeps for the vets and non-vets players.

The Tuesday golfers are having their Christmas lunch on Tuesday, 8 December, after their usual morning play. Players can play and then eat, or join in the lunch only. Contact Geoff Drane for details.

The Forbes-Parkes Vets are having their final event and Christmas break-up on 17 December at Parkes. Gathering at 9.30am for a 10am start.

Head Pro Adam had his last Junior Coaching class for this year on Thursday and has been very happy with the response by the children. For next year he is trying to organise a Holiday Camp in January 2021, and will continue the Junior Coaching in Term One of 2021.

Saturday, 5 December is the Monthly Medal, sponsored by Nutrien Ag Solutions Forbes. Sunday, 6 December is a Stableford Medley.

By Short Putt

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