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Golfers Enjoy The Winter Sun

July 6, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

On Saturday, 35 players enjoyed the winter sun as they played in the Men’s 18-hole Stroke event, sponsored by Forbes TV and Video Repairs.

The A-Division winner was Shane Sall- away with 72 nett. Runner-up was David Earl with 73 nett, scraping past Steve Up- hill and Ted Morgan on count back.

The B-Division winner was Milton Cart- wright, with 76 nett and a winner on count back. Runner-up was Don Ridley, also on 76 nett, as well as on count back, from Bruce Chandler and Brett Slack-Smith.

The ball sweep went to 75 nett on count back, going to: 72 – S Sallaway; 73 – D Earl, S Uphill, T Morgan; 74 – J Betland, J Haley, P Pymont; 75 – B Everest. The NTP’s went to: 9th – A Callaghan; 18th – J Betland.

On Sunday, many players enjoyed the Stableford Medley and, despite the brace of “newcomers”, none could get past the Sunday stalwarts.

Once again Bruce Carpenter showed his “Steady Sunday” form, producing 37 points to take the win. Runner-up was Ash Tucker on 36 points, and getting there by count back from Digit McAuliffe.

The ball sweep went to 33 points, go- ing to: D McAuliffe, B Shields, A Dukes, R Taylor and R Besgrove. The NTP’s were: 9th – G Nicholson; 18th – A Dukes.

The Wallace Cup draw is up and look- ing bare. With only two weeks to complete your 1st Round matches we need to get things rolling.

Nominations for the Sand/Grass Green Championships, being held at Grenfell and Forbes Golf Courses on 19/20 August, are now open. Register at the GolfNSW website.

Get your partners for the two Lachlan Val- ley District events coming up. First is the Mixed 4-Ball, scheduled for Sunday July 23 at Parkes. Then there is the Mens 4-Ball vs Par, set for Sun 6 August at West Wya- long. Put your nominations on the sheets on the notice boards.

Coming up:

Saturday 8 July is the Monthly Medal, sponsored by Walkers AgnVet, with the Stableford Medley on Sunday 9 July.

Sat 15 and Sun 16 are the Mens Four- somes Championship, sponsored by S&S Welsh Transport. The Ladies have their 27- Hole Foursomes on Saturday, while there will be a Stableford Medley on Sunday.

Saturday 22 July is an 18-hole Stroke. On Sunday 23 July, we have the LVDGA Mixed 4B at Parkes, and a Stableford Med- ley at home.

By Short Putt

Strong Competition In 4BBB Championship

June 29, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Last weekend was a big one for local golfers, with the 4BBB Stroke Championship sponsored by John Davis Mazda held on Saturday, followed by the Stableford Medley on Sunday.

In Saturday’s 18-hole 4BBB event, the Scratch winners were Steve Betland and Tim West, who combined well to record a 68 scratch score, in a field of 56 competi- tors. Todd Callaghan and Peter Dawson were Runners-up, beaten on count back. They level-pegged with the winners during the initial stages of the back-9, but stum- bled home.

The Handicap Champions were Paul Kay and Paul Pymont, who finished with a nett 62. Runners-up were Linden Byrne and Barry Parker with 63 nett, getting there by count back from Ron Morris and Scott Kirkman.

The Stableford Medley on Sunday was well enjoyed by many players in spite of the lack of sunshine. Ray Taylor was unstoppable with his 39 points, finishing ahead of Mick Wood on 37 points.

The ball sweep went to 36 points, going to Rod Smith (from Tully) and Barb Drabsch. The NTP’s were: 9th – M Wood; 18th – B Shields. The only 2’s were scored by Mick Wood and Rod Smith.

This weekend will also be busy, with an 18-hole Stroke event on Saturday, sponsored by Forbes TV & Video Repairs. Sunday includes the local Stableford Medley, and Opens being played at Grenfell and Tottenham.

The Monthly Medal, sponsored by Walkers AgnVet, will be held the following Satur- day with the Stableford Medley.

The ‘Winter 3’s’ competition continues strongly. The week 5 winner was Jeff Haley with an honest 30.5 25 nett. Others to collect a ball were P Kay (31), R Taylor (33) and A Tucker (33.5).

Upcoming competitions include the Sand/Grass Green Championships, being held at Grenfell and Forbes Golf Courses on 19/20 August. Nominations are now open. Groups can register together to take advantage of the ‘4 for 3’ package to enter four names and only pay for three. A dinner is available at the Grenfell Club on Saturday, with presentations at Forbes on Sunday. More information is available on the Go to the Golf NSW website.

Also on the horizon are the Lachlan Val- ley DGA Mixed 4-Ball, scheduled for Sun- day July 23 at Parkes, and the Mens 4-Ball vs Par, set for Sun 6 August at West Wyalong. After the success of our Mixed Foursomes, there should be a few good pairings attending at Parkes.

By Short Putt

Bowls Round Up

June 29, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Indoor bowls

Every Monday from 6pm a group of happy players get together to enjoy a friendly game of indoor bowls. Their love of the game and a good laugh helps them face the cold night air in these winter months.

Last Monday, there were peals of laughter from the outset, when Squirt (John Read) turned up with tickets on himself. He has since been reminded to take the tags off his new shirts!

Everyone is welcome to join the group at the Forbes Bowling and Sports Club. Just come along any Monday night from 6pm to have a go.

Ladies bowls

In the ladies competition last week, Alison Cutcliffe and Hazel Prince faced Glenys Ryan and Loris Stewart in the final of the Club Minor Pairs. Both teams were new to the competition and impressed everyone with their skills. Playing 18 ends is chal- lenging, and requires intense concentration throughout the game. In the end, Hazel and Alison won 23-10. Congratulations to both teams for a great effort.

Forbes Netball At State Champs

June 22, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Netball Association representative 17U team played in the State Championships in Sydney over the long weekend.

The team won three games, had one draw and played 19 over three days to end 17th overall in one of the hallmark events of the NNSW calendar.

“The girls played great and really came together when it counted,” said coach Kristin Read. She said the team had been training hard starting at the end of last year. They played at four regional training carnivals in Orange, Dubbo, Cowra and in Forbes winning their division.

The Forbes Netball Association repre- sentative 17U team of 10 players are: Alyssa Godden (captain), Jessica Priest (vice captain), Sophie Cowan, Hannah Cudaj, Claire Maslin, Sarah O’Neil, Kate Hanley, Pypah Montgomery, Tanika Hill and Brooke Toole.

It was the 49th year of the NNSW State Championships with 69 associations from across NSW represented by 103 teams in six divisions.

Kristin thanked the parents, State Cham- pionships rep convenor – Melissa Cowan, manager – Kerrie Priest, primary carer – Sondra Godden, scorer – Coral O’Neil, bus driver – Gavin Montgomery, umpires – Jack Piercy and Leisa Kenny. Sponsors – Bunnings and MBR Clothing.

Croquet Notes

June 22, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Twenty-five players took to the greens on Saturday with some close games recorded. Aussie Croquet was played with three wins going to Bob Murray and Veva Mac- Cullagh. Players with two wins were Dorothea Croker, Bruce Field, Lorna Field, Jeff Liebich, Joan Littlejohn, Elizabeth McLean,

Libby Smart and Tony Thomson. Some great results and close games played last Tuesday with John Cole, Dorothea Croker and Harley Stewart taking the hat-trick with three wins each, following close on their heels with two wins each were Bruce Field, Lorna Field, Merv Lang- field, Jeff Liebich, Veva MacCullagh, Bob Murray, Jill Rubie and Lyn Simmonds.

The next birthday lunch will be on Tuesday, 4th July at the Forbes Sports and Rec- reation Club.

The new blue jackets look very smart – many thanks to Colleen for arranging. See Greg at Gunn’s Mensland to order one.

New players always welcome on any Tuesday or Saturday at 8:45am, or phone John Cole on 6857 3346 or Anne Stewart on 6851 5320.

By Veva MacCullagh

Local Team Wins Holden Scramble

June 22, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Twelve teams participated in the 4-person Ambrose Holden Scramble last Sunday. Teams came from Mudgee, Parkes, Orange, Condo and Forbes.

Three teams tied on 57 5/8 nett with a count back deciding the winners – J Fletch- er, D Tilley, D Sly and J Betland, who go to the regional qualifier in March next year.

The runner-up position was also a count back with the team of P Cowhan, B Thom- as, B Thomas and A Tucker just sneaking ahead of R Nixon, N Duncan, F Collie and S Grallelis by one shot.

On Saturday the Men’s 18-hole stroke was won by Andy Cogswell with nett 67 in the A division. Runner-up Cameron McMillan with 71, on count back from two others.

The B-division went to Milton Cartwright with 70 nett, and another count back for runner-up we had yet another count back on 72 nett. Bob Borger got the nod from Ron Morris.

The ball sweep went to 73 with 67 – Andy Cogswell; 70 – M Cartwright; 71 – C Mc- Millan, F Collie, T Morgan; 72 – P Duke, P Dawson, B Everest, R Borger, R Morris; 73 – R Nixon, N Duncan, D Rhodes.

By Short Putt

Good Support For CanAssist

June 15, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Two Forbes golfers Graham Newport and Steve Grallelis.

The annual CanAssist 4-Person Ambrose golf event last Saturday saw 106 players enjoying the sunshine and good laughs, and raising nearly $2,000.

The Scratch winners were: Andrew Dukes, Mike Spice, Michael Browne and Marty Cahill won on count back with a score of 68. The Handicap winners were Mitch Roylance, Jono Roylance, Michael Little and Andrew Quirk with a Nett 571⁄2.

Handicap runner-up: Serey Griffiths, Ve- ronica Rebellato, Jenny Fletcher, Jimmy Carpenter on countback with 55 1⁄4.

3rd place: Tim West, Luke Hurford, Craig Anderson, Ash Hogan on 551⁄4.

4th place: Phil Nicholson, Jarrod Nicholson, B Travers, Melissa Nicholson on 57 3/8.

5th place: Mark Watts, Jenny Watts, Doug Churchill, Debbie Churchill on 57 3/8.

6th place: B Dawson, P O’Connor, E Burke, G Hooper on 571⁄2.

7th place: Fleur Wells, Phil Wells, S French, T Morgan on 57 5/8.

Other prizes went to: 2nd shot men 12th hole: Jono Roylance; 2nd shot ladies 12th hole: Kayla Smith; NTP 1st ladies: nil; 1st men: Nick Ryan; 3rd ladies: nil; 3rd men: N McMillan; 9th ladies: Cindy Nellier; 9th men: Dave Cutler; 18th ladies: Veronica Rebel- lato; 18th men: Barry Parker.

By Short Putt

The Forbes Dragonboat Club had a very successful and busy season with regional and state championship representation and some outstanding performances by club members competing at several regattas.

The Mulwala challenge with a team paddle of over 20km was described by several members as an event not to be missed.

The club coach Carmen Stephens has been an outstanding find this year. Her ability to train and coach the team in all the required technique and skill is great.

The club is very grateful for the sweeps Neil Stephens, Kathryn Sweeney and Bill Thomas. Without these accredited sweeps the club would be unable to operate. It’s also good to see Michael Green and Chris Favell having a go at sweeping.

The club’s annual general meeting is on 6th July at 6:30pm at the Forbes Sports & Recreation club.

If you are interested in dragon boating and would like to come and try, go to Facebook or the website. Serious training will resume in August in preparation for the next sea- son’s regattas and the Kalari–Lachlan River Arts Festival in September.

By Chris Sweeney

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