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Legends Pro-Am Results

October 4, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Joining Albie Callaghan (centre right) sponsor of Saturday’s four-ball golf were Ian Bown, Graham Newport and Bruce
Chandler.

Last Friday the Forbes Golf Club proved to be a hive of activity with the staging of the $11,000 Legends Pro-Am Golf Tournament which finished in a three way tie between Steve Conran from Orange, Peter Jones from Sydney and Byran Wearne from Heathcote, Victoria all on two under par 70.

While Legends players are aged 50 years and over a Seniors category is also played for those aged 65 and over to be taken out by Grant Kenny of the South Coast on one under par 71.

Steve Betland from Forbes proved best in the amateur ranks winning with a par round 72 from a polished field of 111 players which included players from UK and Canada.

Other Forbes winners included Peter Dawson, A grade stableford with 37 points; Ken Sanderson B grade winner 40 points, Runner Up Ray Taylor 38 points; Ralph Baker C grade winner 38 points, Runner Up Peter Tisdell 37; C grade scratch Graham Newport 16 points; Ladies stableford winner Debbie Tilley 36 points; nearest the pin Verna Lane.

While many were thanked for their sup- port of the tournament, special mention was made of the efforts to see that all was in place for successful staging made by tournament director Andrew Dukes. It is felt that the tournament will be part of the golf- ing calendar in 2020.

Last Saturday club stalwart Albie Callaghan sponsored a four-ball ambrose which was won by Ethan Gaffney, Damien Kennedy, Clint Hurford and Shane Sallaway with 54.1/4 nett on a count-back from Daniel Bayley, Todd Callaghan, John Boyle and Jacob Bernardi.

Ball sweep winners, top two plus Warwick and Jean Judge, Judy Hodge and Pater Nixon; Martin Cahill, Andrew Dukes, Mick Spice and Brian Everest; Sharon, Andrew and James Grierson and Peter Cowhan.

By Short Putt’s Mate

Weekly Croquet Results

October 4, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Golf Croquet 24th September
Tuesday saw a good turnout for Golf Cro- quet with 32 members arriving on another chilly morning. We welcomed two visitors Robert Kimble and Robert Rubie and wel-comed back Merv Langfield on the courts again after a stint in hospital. The winners of three matches were Denny Smith, Bruce Field, Mal Smith and John Cole.

Jill Rubie and John Job 7 def Colleen Liebich and Mary Hodges 6, Geoff Coles and Robert Kimble 7 def Bill Scott and Neville Spry 6, Evelyn Mahlo and Bruce Field 7 def Marg Styles and John Job 6.

Aussie Croquet 28th September
It was a nice chilly start to the day for our Saturday Aussie Croquet. The courts are looking a little dry with lots of bouncing as our balls travel the length of the courts. Welcome back to Anne and Harley Stewart from their overseas jaunt. The day saw only two winners of three matches, Cherylin Cole and Kevin Rubie. The closest games of the day were: Joan Littlejohn and Denny Smith 14 def Bob Murray and John Cole 11, Elizabeth McLean and Robin Pols 14 def Anne Stewart and Colleen Liebich 11.

By Harley Stewart

Weekly Croquet Results

September 26, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Golf Croquet Tuesday 17 September

There were no games played as a shower of rain with more forecast for the morning saw a cancellation of croquet.

Aussie Croquet Saturday 21 September

A dust storm and ferocious winds didn’t stop 27 players turning up for our games which means we are a hardy bunch, eager to play in all weather! Results as follows K Rubie and H Stewart 14 def C Liebich and T Rubie 10, J Browne 14 def T Thomson and L Todd 11, M Spry and J Liebich 14 def R Rubie and L Field 12, B Murray and C Rubie 14 def N Spry and J Allegri 10, B Field and G Coles 14 def J Cole and E Quirk 10, D Rogers and R Pols 14 def J Littlejohn and A Stewart 12, A Todd and D Smith 14 def B Scott and D Scott 13, J Liebich 14 def C Liebich 13, R Pols and L Todd 14 def M Spry and D Smith 11, K Rubie 14 def A Stewart and H Stewart 10, D Scott and J Cole 14 def B Scott and T Thomson 13, N Spry and J Allegri 14 def E Quirk and A Todd 12, J Browne and C Rubie 14 def L Field and B Murray 12. Winners of 2 games were K and C Rubie, J Browne, J Liebich and R Pols.

By Colleen Liebich

PGA Legends Tour In Forbes

September 26, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Today (Friday 27th September) anyone driving the Newell Highway will notice more than the ‘norm’ on the fairways of the Golf Club as professional and amateur players will be taking part in the $11,000 Ladbrokes PGA Legends Tour.

The Legends is only part of what is on the horizon at the Golf Club with the club’s championships over 72 holes to be played on October 12, 13, 19 and 20 to be followed by the Frank Spice Nissan Classic on November 9 and 10.

Back to this weekend which will be the popular four-ball medley ambrose sponsored by club stalwart Albie Callaghan on Saturday while on Sunday it will be the regular stableford medley. Sunday was advertised to be the VW Scramble, this is being re-scheduled.

Dust and wind, and plenty of both, greeted golfers for the four-ball stableford multiplier last Saturday where the experience of Tim West and Todd Callaghan rose to the top winning with 76 points. Runners-up were Mick Spice and Martin Cahill with 73 points. Ball winners to 64 points were the top two plus Peter Dawson and Kim Herbert, Mark Watts and Bob Borger.

Nearest the pins, 9th Tim West and 18th Peter Cowhan. Sponsors were the social golfer from the 12 hole Tuesday competition.

Sunday’s stableford medley won by Ethan Gaffney with 40 points, runner-up Julie Hurkett 39 points, Nearest the pins 9th Julie Hurkett, 18th nil.

By Short Putt’s Mate

Ladbrokes PGA Legends Tour

September 19, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

One of the feature golfing events on the golfing calendar will take place next week, September 27, when the Forbes Golf Club will stage the $11,000 Ladbrokes PGA Legends Tour.

Thirty six professional golfers have nominated while organisers are looking for 78 amateur players to make up the field of 134 players.

Major sponsor is the Forbes Shire Council while support comes from Lachlan Commodities, Walkers Ag-N-Vet, Forbes Machinery, Bernardi Group, BWR Accountants and Jemalong Irrigation.

“It’s not often you get the opportunity to play a round with a professional player so I hope we see a full field and it should be pointed out ladies and juniors can join the men in playing this major event,” organiser Andrew Dukes said. Nominations to the Pro Shop on 6851 1554.

Martin Cahill Sponsor from Cahills Footwear was in attendance last Saturday to present his trophies in the four-ball best ball medley competition where club directors Brian Doyle and Greg Webb defended the title with 47 stableford points.

Runners-up were Ethan Gaffney and Barry Shine with 46 points while ball winners were, 45 points Dennis McGroder and Ted Morgan, 44 Neil McMillan and Bruce Carpenter along with the following all on 43 points, Julie Hurkett and Verna Lane; John Zannes and Dave Rhodes; Debbie Tilley and Kath Collits; Robert Webb and Peter Tisdell; Ross Williams and Alf Davies.

Nearest the pins, 3rd Bess Shields and Dennis Culley, 9th Bruce Carpenter, 18th Julie Hurkett and Dave Rhodes. Second shot ladies to the 13th hole Bess Shields, men second shot to 12th hole Dave Rhodes.

Golf scheduled for this Saturday four-ball multiplier sponsored by Tuesday Golfers, Sunday stableford medley.

By Barry Shine

Croquet Results

September 19, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Golf Croquet Tuesday September 10th

The weather improved this week for our games with Veva MacCullagh, John Browne and Jeff Liebich winning all 3 games. Close results were recorded by J Littlejohn and B Scott 7 def J Rubie and B Murray 6, J MacCullagh 7 def D Smith and M Spry 6, M Styles and J Allegri 7 def K Styles and J Job 6, K Broderick and J Liebich 7 def L Field and G Coles 6, B Murray and V MacCullagh 7 def J Rubie and J Job 6, B Field and J Job 7 def J Littlejohn
and M Spry 6, D Scott and V MacCullagh 7 def C Liebich and N Spry 6 and J Liebich and K Styles 7 def M Smith and E Quirk 6.

Aussie Croquet Saturday September 14th

We saw the Rubies bring some more family members Terry and Ross Rubie to play croquet and with great coaches like Kevin and Jill they soon learned the games skills.

Only one winner of 3 games today was Tony Thomson. The closest games played were by Tony Thomson and Jill Rubie 14 against Jeff Liebich and Doreen Rogers 13 with Kevin Rubie and Dorelle Scott 14 against Joan Littlejohn and John MacCullagh 12. We hope to see Harley and Ann back this week as we believe they have arrived home after their travels.

By Colleen Liebich

Croquet Results

September 12, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Golf Croquet Tuesday September 3rd Once again a large number of players were on the field for golf croquet. We had 6 members who won all 3 games, Bruce Field, John Cole, Veva MacCullagh, Elvy Quirk, Kevin Rubie and Colleen Liebich. History was made as Elvy Quirk and John Allegri won their game 13-0. Following our games we enjoyed a Luncheon at the Forbes Services Memorial Club to celebrate those who have a birthday in September, including, Kevin Rubie, Ruth Cheney, Lorraine Todd and Merv Langfield.

Aussie Croquet Saturday September 7th What a bleak cold day with winds coming from the South Pole. 22 players braved the weather with beanies and coats with two visitors from Melbourne, Alice Whitfield and David Fletcher. After 2 games Elvy suggested we stop for morning tea and go home to our warm houses! Winners of both games were Elvy Quirk, Jeff Liebich, John Browne and John Cole with a very close game played by John Browne and Jeff Liebich 14 against Bruce Field and Geoff Coles 13. Full credit goes to all who play in all kinds of weather!

By Colleen Liebich

Surprise Monthly Medal Winners

September 12, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

The Men’s golf on Saturday was the September Monthly medal, sponsored by Mc- Feeter’s Motor Museum, with 58 players vying for the Medals.

The A-Grade was won by Peter Dawson with a very good 72 nett crafted in difficult conditions in his game. Runner-up was Neil McMillan (nett 73) on count back from two others. The B-Grade was won by Greg Webb with 67 nett, helped along by an eagle on the 6th. Runner-up by some distance was Paul Kay with 72 nett.

The best score of the day went to the CGrade winner, Don Ridley with a nett 63. He was way ahead of runner-up Allan Rees on 74 nett. The NTP’s went to: 9th – S Kirkman; 18th – P Tisdell.

The ball sweep went to 74 nett on count back, going to: 63 – D Ridley; 67 – G Webb; 72- P Dawson, P Kay, E Gaffney, B Everest; 73 – K Herbert, T Morgan, B Doyle, R Taylor, S Kirkman; 74 – S Uphill, A Rees, P Barnes, D Earl.

Another ‘2’ that deserves mention is that scored by Ethan Gaffney on the 1st hole.

His tee shot went higher than an angel and was taken by the wind to the 18th fairway.

From there he played a low punch chip which carried onto the green, hit the pin and stuck in the hole.

We wish our Forbes players well who are participating in the Parkes Open on Sunday. Here is hoping they can bring a few trophies home.

By Short Putt

Footy Tipping Results – Round 25

September 10, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Croquet Results

September 5, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Golf Croquet Tuesday August 27th

Today we had a record 40 players take to the courts. Visiting from Port Macquarie were Julie and Jeff Thomson and Geoff Coles bringing Robert Kimble. We had 3 players winning all 3 games John Mac- Cullagh, Kevin Rubie and Lorna Field. It is always great to welcome visitors who pick up the golf croquet easily and others who come to visit family and turn up for a game.

Aussie Croquet Saturday August 31st

The weather is warming up as we had 30 members on the courts and we were delighted to have Veva MacCullagh playing again. Some of our players are very skilled at Aussie Croquet as we had 6 winners of all 3 games. Bill Scott, Geoff Coles, John Allegri, Dorelle Scott, John Browne and John Cole. Closest games J Allegri/L Todd 14 def M Spry/J Littlejohn 12, E Quirk/B Murray 14 def J Cole/K Broderick 12, D Scott/E McLean 14 def R Pols/J Ellis 12, J Browne 14 def K Rubie 12 and J Allegri 14 def T Thomson 12.

By Colleen Liebich

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