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.

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On Saturday 27th August the Forbes Golf Club event was a 4BBB Medley Stabl­eford, sponsored by the Hawke Family.

The scores were better than last week, and required count backs to separate the win­ners.

The Handicap winners were the pair of Mike Kelly and Simon Martino. Their score of 45 points was a shot ahead of a very bunched group of contenders. Simon con­tributed well on the front-9 while Mike car­ried the back-9.

The Runners-up were decided on count back when three teams recorded 44 points.

The nod went to Archie Quirk paired with Jayden Pendleton. Jayden was steady throughout but Archie had a blinder on the back-9.

In a new initiative, a trophy for the best Ladies team was sponsored by Jill Cripps.

This was won by Jenny Fletcher and Deb Tilley with 43 points. They scored points onevery hole but needed to turn some 1’s into 2’s.

The NTP’s were: 9th – Men: Alf Davies, Ladies: K Stirling; 18th – Men: J Cutler, La­dies: B Duncan. The Pro Shop Super-pin, went to Alf Davies whose shot was perfect­ly executed and finished 95 cm away.

The ball sweep went to 41 points on count back. The visitors came from Trundle and Parkes.

Reminders include the Trundle Open on 3rd and 4th August, the Temora Open on 10th and 11th August, and don’t forget the registration for the PGA Scramble on the 1st September.

This weekend the comp is the August Monthly Medal, sponsored by Bernardis Marketplace. There is the Stableford Med­ley on Sunday as well as the Trundle Open.

Come along and enjoy.

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On Saturday field of 70 turned out for the Mens golf event, a 2-Per­son Ambrose, sponsored by Hassall Trading P/L. The Scratch win­ners were the pair of Tim West and Steve Betland. Their score of 68 needed a count back to get the win. Unlucky Runners-up were Alf Davies and Phil Duke who needed on shot less on the back-9.

In the Handicap, Brianna and Carolyn Duncan combined for a worthy 65 nett. But they also fought off a count back, pushing Alf Davies and Phil Duke into another Runner-up spot.

The NTP’s were: 9th – Men: B Parker, Ladies: H Davidson; 18th – Men: B Ashton, Ladies: S Crosby. The Pro Shop Super-pin, went to Sean Brindle whose shot was a long way off but the only name on the sheet. The ball sweep went to 71 nett on count back. The visitors came from Trundle, Caragabal and Parkes.

A reminder for the Trundle Open on Aug 3&4, and the Temora Open on 10th and 11th August. And do not forget to Register for the PGA Scramble to be held on 1st September. This weekend the comp is an 18-hole 4BBB Stableford Medley, vying for the Hawke Trophy, and there is the Stableford Medley on Sunday.

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