The splendor that is Parkes Golf Course.

There were 74 players at the PGC on Saturday to play a two ball stableford multiplier with an Individual in conjunction, sponsored by Signs by Greg. Greg is a long-term supporter of golf in Parkes and we thank him for his continued support. It was also the all-important final round of the Handiskins for 2023.

Winners in the pair event, Tim Baker and Garry Paddison, returned a good score of 61 points. Followed in by Richard Hamilton and John Fowler. Mick Smith and Wayne Powter and Jake Thompson and Toby Tanks also fared well in the teams event.

In the Individual stakes Jack Elliott with 69 off the stick returning 39 points and being the clear winner. Garry Paddison was next in with a 37 haul. The next four in on 35, being Nym Dziuba, Jake Thompson, Simon Hogan and Joe Van Opynen.

Six ladies played, with Margaret Hogan’s 30 points being best on the day.

In the Handiskins event, Garry Paddison won with 37 points, edging his way into the final with Jake Thompson, Matthew Knighton, David Stevenson. These players will play off for an $800 pot of club vouchers later in the year and it will be very competitive with past events showing a slight edge to the longer handicappers.

The Nearest The Pins on Saturday were The Idlerite 1st by David Ford at 589cm, the Harvey Norman 11th by Ian Phipps at 400cm and the 18th by Lindsay Elliott at 33cm. The 11th hole was won by Ian Phipps at 400cm this week.

Ball winners were Jake Thompson, Nym Dziuba, Simon Hogan Joe Van Opynen 35, Michael Thomas, Peter Bristol, Charlie Kaehler, James Ward 34, Philip Smith, Mick Smith, Mick Jeffress, Phil Bishop and John Fowler 33.

Captain Cath, overwhelmed President David 172 to 157 this week.

Stuart French starts his round in chilly weather.

Last Saturday, Forbes golfers played a 4BBB Stableford event, seeking to win the Hawke Trophy. The field comprised 65 men and 12 ladies, who enjoyed a day of sunshine after the fog subsided.

Forbes players are needed for the Lachlan Valley DGA event being held at Bogan Gate, Sunday 30th July. In a change of format this will now be a 2-Person Ambrose. Contact Beryl Roberts 0435 585 460 to see if you can make a late entry.

Do not forget the Taylor-Made Equipment day on Tuesday 22nd August. Contact Head Pro Will if you want to book in.

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Kim Herbert in full practice mode before his game.

Last Saturday’s golf competition was a 2-Person Ambrose Medley, sponsored by Hassall Trading P/L. The field comprised of 76 in all, including two juniors. They all enjoyed the sunshine and gentle breeze which contributed to the feeling of satisfaction.

The Scratch winners were a duo of plus handicappers with a team handicap of -1.25. Head Pro Will Gunn teamed up with Caleb Hanrahan to score a 65 scratch, set up by a 31 front-9 and helped by a 34 back-9. Runners-up were Jacob Bernardi and Josh Coulthurst with 68, on count back. They had even halves of 34.

The Handicap winners were Alf Davies and Phil Duke with a nett 61 ¾ off a 3 ¼ handicap. Their performance was as impressive as the Scratch winners, helped by a small handicap. Runners-up were Nick Ryan and Jack Dobell with 62 ½ nett. They also had split 9’s of 34 but also had a favourable handicap.

The NTP’s went to: 9 th – Men: S Sallaway, Ladies: E Uphill; 18 th – Men: T Toole, Ladies J Fletcher. The Pro Shop Super-pin went to Jordan Brett with a shot to 1.03 metres, halving the shot by Niel Duncan. The ball sweep went to 68 ¾ nett, so check in the Pro Shop. There were no visitors.

Players are reminded of the Lachlan Valley DGA event being held at Bogan Gate on Sunday 30th July. In a change of format this will now be a 2-Person Ambrose. Nomination forms are on the Pro Shop Notice Board.

Head Pro Will has organised a Taylor-Made Equipment day on Tuesday 22nd August so see him if you want to book in.

This weekend we have a 4BBB Stableford Medley, vying for the Hawke Trophy, come along and enjoy.

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