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Croquet Results

November 9, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Week ending 4th November. As always there were some very competitive games on Tuesday and Saturday. Unfortunately there was no winner of all three games on Tuesday but there were some close seconds. Well done to John Cole, Bruce Field and Tony Thompson. Also to Dorelle and Bill Scott who made it a family affair. Saturday saw winners in Joan Littlejohn, Barry White and John Browne who all won three games. Congratulations to you all! Our birthday lunch will be held on Tuesday, 14th November at The Chinese Garden restaurant after the morning’s games.

By Anne Stewart

Croquet News

November 2, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Week ending 28th October

What a great difference the lovely rain has made to our croquet grounds.

Congratulations to John Allegri, Bruce Field, Joan Littlejohn and Barry White who won each of their three games last Tuesday.

On Saturday, John Cole and Tony Thomson together with Bruce Field also won each of their three games. Bruce Field seems to be a regular at winning all of his three games. Perhaps he is becoming a master in his senior years.

Last week it was great to see Mal Smithback with us after a few months away in his newly acquired motor home.

It was also great to have Veva Mac pay us a visit after her lengthy stay in hospital. Well done, we know you are working hard to regain your strength.

Our next birthday luncheon will be held at the Chinese Garden Restaurant on 14th November at 12 noon.

By Elvy Quirk

Netball News

November 2, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

The very exciting Fast 5 Netball World Series was played in Melbourne last weekend with Australia taking a third place.

Fast 5 Netball will be coming to Forbes Netball Association (FNA) in February 2018.

The Fast 5 competition will take place at night from mid February and all of March 2018, finishing by Easter.

A new group of young volunteers must be formed as a committee to run the Fast 5 competition.

Many younger players have already shown interest in volunteering. Written nominations are called for and will close mid November. All nominations must be emailed to Tiff Nicholson at secretary.

forbesnetball@gmail.com.

Netball NSW representatives will be coming to Forbes to meet with the new Forbes Fast 5 committee, explaining how it all works, and how to run the competition.

Support will be given in all areas of running the new competition. Anyone interested in volunteering for the Forbes Fast 5 committee can speak to any of the FNA committee members.

This is an exciting new form of netball that Netball NSW is starting to roll out in 2018 and it can only be done in Forbes if there is a separate new committee to do the volunteering.

Golfers Enjoy The Weekend

November 2, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Last Saturday the competition was an 18- hole Stableford event. Even though there had been a multitude of golf over the past few weekends, many players were still keen to enjoy the fresh air and good fellowship.

The A-division was won by Scott Kirkman who seemed to be a tree height or two above everybody else. Runner-up was Niel Duncan on 37 points, on count back from a tight group of players.

The B-division went to Graham Newport with a finely composed 38 points. The ‘starting with a par on the 1st usually leads to calamity’ curse did not affect him. Runner- up was Bruce Squires with 37 points.

The ball sweep went to 36 points on count back, going to: 40 – S Kirkman; 38 – G Newport; 37 – B Quires, F Donohoe, N Duncan, P Grayson, F Hanns, N McMillan;

36 – P Barnes, P Cowhan, A Dukes and C Barrett.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – B Carpenter; 18th – T Morgan. Neither got their 2’s.

Sunday was a busy day with the Rotary Charity Golf Day commencing in the morning and a Stableford Medley run in the afternoon.

The Rotary Charity Stableford Medley, saw 55 players participating.

A big thank you to all sponsors and helpers and especially to Evolution mining for their support. All participants can be proud to have provided nearly $1,000 to the Forbes High School Wellness Hub.

Later on Sunday a Stableford Medley was played, with a small number of participating players. The winner was Andy Cogswell. There was no ball sweep.

The Nissan Classic will be held on 11th and 12th November. On Saturday there will be a Stableford Medley. Sunday will be the 18-hole Stroke Nissan Classic and good scores are expected. The tee time sheet is quite full for this day, but give the Pro Shop a ring to ensure you get your name down.

By Short Putt

John Betland Crowned Champion

October 26, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

The 3rd and 4th rounds of the Men’s Championships, sponsored by Lachlan Commodities, were held last weekend. For many in the field of 71, Saturday was ‘moving day’ but Sunday was ‘oh what might have been’.

In the A-Grade John Betland continued his dominance with a 68 scratch score on Saturday and 76 on Sunday. This was enough to win by 11 shots from Dan Bayley (70, 75) ahead of an out of luck Steve Betland (78, 80).

The A-Reserve Grade saw Terry Griffiths hold his lead with well composed scores of 87, 88. Finishing like a greyhound was Doug Churchill (89, 83), who got there on count back from Bruce Carpenter.

The B-Grade saw runaway leader Robb Webb stumble a bit but going on to win with his 84, 92 finish. Runner-up was Scott Kirkman who flew under the radar with 92, 88 to finish three shots back.

The C-Grade had leader Rod Besgrove (96, 100) finish as the winner. Runner-up was Craig Barrett (93, 93) only one shot back.

The results for the Daily Comps sponsored by Pool Magic were: Saturday in the A-division Dan Bayley (66 nett) from John Betland (69 nett). In the B-division it was Dave Rhodes (70 nett) from Michael Browne (71). On Sunday in the A-division D Churchill (71 nett) on count back from P Dawson. In the B-division, the winner was C Alley (nett 71) ahead of A Alley (71).

The best shot all weekend was that of Neil McMillan on the 9th. His tee shot finished only 5cm’s from the cup and that much short of a hole in one.

Presentations will be held on 18th November after the day’s golf, which is the ‘Medal of the Medallists’.

The Rotary Charity Day is on this Sunday. Group play with a 10am shot gun start. Contact the Pro Shop for details.

By Short Putt

Junior Cricket Scores And Draw

October 26, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Results of games played 21st October

Under 17’s: Borders 6/75 (best fielders: C. Smith and T. Hurford) defeated Adept Plumbing 8/69 (best fielders: Cody Crisp and James Ellery). McGraths 3/77 (best fielder: M. Read) defeated Condobolin 9/75 (best fielders: Josh Drabsch and Zayne Ehsman). Gunns Mensland had a bye.

Under 14’s: Lillees 105 (best fielders: Tom Maslin and Lachlan Barnes) defeated Hazell & Field 72 (best fielders: Cody Kirk and Brody Clarke). Chappells 4/142 (best fielders: Henry Hodges and Thomas Brindle) defeated Frank Spice 10/73 (best fielders: Calvin Matthews and Hunter Hawke).

Under 12’s: Waughs 4/77 (best fielders: Matt Higgins and Fyn Harrison) defeated Bernardis IGA 5/69 (best fielders: Flynn Thompson and Harry Jones). Forbes Livestock 5/87 (best fielders: Holly Duncan and Richard Gut) defeated Pontings 3/73 (best fielders: Reg Murray and Liam Toole). Auswest 67 (best fielders: Liam Freeman and Danilo Bottaro-Porter) defeated Gilchrists 64.

Draw for 28th October

Under 17’s: Adept Plumbing V Condobolin at Hugh Wilson Oval, Forbes. Borders V Gunns Mensland at Northparkes Oval. McGraths have a bye.

Under 14’s: Lillees V Frank Spice at Spicer Oval. Hazell & Field V Chappells at Gaggin Oval, Forbes.

Under 12’s: Forbes Livestock V Bernardis IGA at Botanical Gardens, Forbes. Pontings V Gilchrists at Keast 2. Auswest V Waughs at Stephan Field, Forbes.

Croquet Notes

October 19, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Warm conditions prevailed for our croquet games on 10th and 14th October.

It was great to see Jane Hanbury back enjoying a game.

Congratulations to Bruce Field, Joan Littlejohn, Bob Murray and Libby Smart whom each won all three games last Tuesday.

We also welcomed Robert and Yvonne Bryson for a social visit. They have recently taken up residence in Forbes.

Our much loved Veva MacCullagh has been hospitalized for almost two weeks. Our best wishes to Veva and her husband John.

By Elvy Quirk

Close Play In Club Champs

October 19, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

This weekend saw Round 1 and Round 2 of the Golf Club Championships, sponsored by Lachlan Commodities.

After two rounds the leaders are: A-Grade Scratch – S Betland (139) from J Betland (142); A-Reserve Scratch – B Carpenter (166) from B Shine (168); B-Grade Scratch – M Spice (172) tied with I Bown (172) and C-Grade – R Besgrove (186) from A Tucker (189).

Handicap leaders for each grade are: S Betland (141), B Carpenter (143), I Bown (143) and R Besgrove/G Webb (144).

There were exciting shots played, with an eagle being a highlight of the weekend’s play. This was scored on the 4th hole, when Steve Bate holed his shot across the water.

In conjunction with the championship play there is a Daily Comp, the results of which are:

On day 1 the A-division was won by Dave Earl (69 nett) from Ken Sanderson (70 net) on count back. The B-division was won by Geoff Drane (67 nett) from an improving Greg Webb (70 nett).

The ball sweep went to 72 on count back, going to: 67 – G Drane; 69 – D Earl; 70 – K Sanderson, J Betland, G Webb, J Haley, M Wood; 71 – I Bown, J Zannes, B Carpenter, W Judge, M Browne; 72 – S Uphill, S McAlister, T Morgan, A Rees, A Tucker, A Callaghan and S Kirkman.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – D Mylecharane; 18th – J Betland. There were only eight 2’s scored. Dave ‘Mullie’ converted his NTP but John missed his. The best “2” of the day went to Steve Bate, who managed an eagle on the 4th.

The day-2 Daily Comp saw the A-division won by S Betland Nett 68 on count back from D Bayley. In the B-division F Donohoe (69) was the winner ahead of R Besgrove (70).

The NTP’s went to: 9th – J Haley; 18th – B Doyle. Once again 2’s were scarce with only five scored.

By Short Putt

Netball Representative News

October 19, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Netball Association is calling for applications from netball players for the Open representative team to compete in the West/Central West Regional League 2018. The team will play in Orange one Sunday each month of February, March and April. Details at the office.

Nomination forms are on the FNA website, and must be emailed to the secretary, Tiff Nicholson on secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com by Wednesday, 1st November 8pm.

The Open representative team is open to players turning 14 (2018), to open ladies. All players must be registered and have played in FNA competitions 2017, to be eligible to trial. Selection trials for the team will be held on 13th and 20th November at 6pm.

Happy Days In Medal Comp

October 12, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

The Monthly Medal, sponsored by Forbes Concrete, was held last Saturday. The field of 67 players produced good low scores.

The A-Grade was won by Alf Leslie, with perhaps his best game of the year. His 67 Nett was one better than John Betland’s 68, off a 66 Scratch score. The B-Grade required a count back with Jeff Haley sneaking past Peter Grayson after both finished on 69 Nett.

The C-Grade also scored ‘under par’. Bruce Chandler won with 69 Nett, ahead of Rod Besgrove on 70 Nett. The ball sweep went to 73 nett on count back, going to: 67 – A Davies; 68 – J Betland; 69 – J Haley, P Grayson, B Chandler; 70 – M Collits, R Besgrove, T Griffiths, A Tucker; 72 – D Culley, S French; 73 – J Zannes, S McAlister, L O’Connor, D Bayley, D McAuliffe and P Cowhan.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – S Kirkman; 18th – B Everest. There were only seven, 2’s with King Betland scoring 2’s on the 1st and the 18th.

There was no Sunday Stableford Medley due to the welcoming rain.

It is with sadness that we record the passing of Bob Doolin. Bob and his wife Daine were very strong supporters of the Golf Club many years back. Bob has continued their memories by sponsoring the ‘Daine Doolin Memorial’ day.

The Summer Sixes competition started this week. There is still room to register more teams or individuals. Contact Simon at the Pro Shop on 6851 1554.

The Nissan Classic arrangements are going well. The Tee Times list is now in the Pro Shop, please put your name down as soon as possible.

Rounds one and two of the Club Champs are on the 14th and 15th of October. There will be no Stableford Medley on Sunday.

By Short Putt

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