Winners of the 2024 Scramble Harry Quirk, Todd Callaghan, Reggie Murray and Steve Quirk with Head Pro Will.

On Saturday, 31st August, the Men’s golf competition was a 4BBB Medley Stabl­eford sponsored by Cahill Footwear. The sunshine encouraged 70 players to come along and participate, with the sponsor Marty Cahill making an appearance after winter.

The Men’s winning pair of Archie Quirk and Wayne O’Niell streaked away from the field with their 50 points. The runners-up were Anthony and Lachlan Alley who could only muster 46 points.

A Ladies team comprising Linda Cowhan and Ann-Maree Gaffney, with 42 points, led the Ladies surge.

An individual Stableford event was held in conjunction with the teams event. The winner of that was Archie Quirk with his 46 points. He undoubtedly will suffer at the hands of the Handicapping system.

The NTP’s were: 9th Men: L Flakelar, La­dies: S Black; 18th Men: S French, Ladies:

C Venables. The Pro Shop Superpin, went to Luke Flakelar who finished well inside the next best.

The ball sweep went to 43 points so check in the Pro Shop. There were three visitors. The Annual PGA Scramble was held on Sunday, with 17 teams (4 players) in the field, including some from Grenfell, Young, Dubbo and Trundle.

Locals dominated the prizes with the team of Harry and David Quirk, Reggie Murray and Todd Callaghan winning with a score of 56 5/8. Runners-up on 57 ½ were Steve Betland, Troy Howe, Randall Gray­son and Josh Coulthurst. Third place went to Jake Thompson, Blake Parker, Zac Yeo­mans and Phar Nicholson with 59 5/8.

Gunn Golf sponsored the NTP’s, with re­cipients being: Men 1st Stuart French, La­dies 9th Sally Crosby and ‘All in’ 18th Ray White.

Next weekend is September Monthly Medal sponsored by McFeeter’s Motor Mu­seum. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy a great day of golf.

By Short Putt

On Saturday during the Individual Sta­bleford event Reggie Murray played the perfect shot to end his round. He scored a Hole-in-One on the 18th hole and thus did not need to take his putter out of the bag.

The Individual Stableford was sponsored by MTA Travel, played in sunny conditions although the later finishers found it a bit chilly. The Div 1 Winner was Reggie Mur­ray, whose 41 points was helped along by the H-in-O. It was his second 4-pointer of the day after a birdie on the 7th with a handicap shot.

Runner-up was Todd Callaghan with his 39 points. He had no 4-pointers but had a suc­cession of 2- and 3-pointers and a couple of 1-pointers.

The Div 2 Winner was a battle among the Juniors. Lachlan Alley took the honours with 43 points. A fine effort, with only one 1-pointer and a hot putter.

Runner-up was Archie Quirk who man­aged 37 points, one under his handicap.

But for a couple of 1-pointers it would have been better.

The NTP’s were: 9th Anthony Alley; 18th Reggie Murray. The Pro Shop Super-pin, went to Anthony Alley who finished 177 cm away. The ball sweep went to 33 points.

The visitors included Angus and Digby Paterson (Griffith) and Elliott Parker and Charlie Goodsell (Parkes). Only Angus got any return for his efforts.

Reggie was remarkably calm when sit­ting in the Golfie and reflecting on his shot.

It was a sweet 6-iron which landed nicely on the green and slowly ran towards the hole before dropping in.

Some upcoming events include: Peak Hill Open on 25th August and Bogan Gate Open 8th September.

There is still time to get a team in the PGA Scramble, scheduled for Sunday 1st September.

Do not forget to speak to Head Pro Will if you are interested in the Equipment Demo days for Titleist and Callaway, both held on Wed 4th September.

This weekend the comp is an 18-hole 2-P Ambrose with entries taken for men, la­dies and mixed teams. You may earn a trip away. And there is the Stableford Medley on Sunday.

By Short Putt

The Mens golf event last Saturday 3rd Au­gust was the Monthly Medal, sponsored by Bernardis Marketplace. Scoring in the field of 52 was better than in previous weeks and reflected the abundant sunshine.

In the A-Grade Alf Davies scored a nett 71 to take the medal. His game was gen­erally a par performance with a couple of bogeys for colour. Runner-up was John Betland on 73 nett who fired well but suf­fered from his good handicap.

The B-Grade saw Phil Wells taking the Medal with a score of 75 nett. Paul Kay was runner-up on 76 nett, a scratchy front-9 hurt his score.

The C-Grade saw Jake LeBrocque a clear winner with 66 nett, recording a very even split on his score. Runner-up was Jake Banks on 69 nett. He wonders what he has to do to win a medal.

The NTP’s were: 9th Jake LeBrocque; 18th John Betland. The Pro Shop Super pin, went to Jake LeBrocque, shooting to 57cm.

The scores were spread out, bringing the ball sweep to 78 nett on count back.

This weekend the Men’s comp is a 4BBB Stableford Medley playing for the Bob and Daine Doolin Memorial Trophy, sponsored by the Francis Family.

By Short Putt