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

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.

By Short Putt