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Croquet Catch Up

February 5, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Bob Murray celebrates his 90th Birthday.

GOLF CROQUET
Australia Day kicked off with a wonderful game of Golf Croquet last Tuesday, 26 January. Twenty-Nine players, including visitor Des Wykes from Yeoval, enjoyed the special day.

The winners of three games were John Browne, John Cole, John MacCullagh, Rob-in Pols, Kevin Rube and Bill Scott.

Big wins 10 – 3 Geoff Coles and Jeff Liebich, Kevin Rubie and Bill Scott, John MacCullagh and John Cole, John Browne. 9 – 4 Neville Spry, John Browne and John Cole, John MacCullagh and Ray Burridge.

Close Games were:
• Colleen Liebich and Libby Smart 7, Marie Spry and Harley Stewart 6.
• John Cole and Merv Langfield 7, Elvy Quirk and Bob Murray 6.
• Kevin Rubie and Des Wykes 7, Evelyn Mahlo and John Farah 6.
• Mal Smith 7, Bill Scott and Alex Todd 6.
• Elvy Quirk and Geoff Coles 7, Libby Smart and Alex Todd 6.
• John MacCullagh and Marie Spry 7, John Littlejohn and John Job 6.
• Robin Poles and John Farah 7, John Allegri and Mal Smith 6.
• Kevin Rubie and Mal Smith 7, Merv Langfield and Des Wykes 6.

AUSSIE CROQUET
There were 29 players for Aussie Croquet on Saturday, 30 January with Ray Burridge, John Cole, Doreen Rogers and Kevin Rubie taking the three wins.

Big Wins were Dorelle Scott and Jill Rubie, Harley Stewart and Colleen Liebich, Kevin Rubie and John Cole, and Neville Spry with 14-9.

Close games were:
• Lorraine Todd 14, Elvy Quirk 13.
• Kevin Rubie and Cheryle Toohey 14, John Allegri and John MacCullagh 13.
• Ray Burridge and Bob Murray 14, Barry White and Geoff Coles 13.
• Judy Ellis and Ray Burridge 14, Colleen Liebich and Bob Murray 12.
• Doreen Rogers and Barry White 14, Joan Littlejohn and Jeff Liebich 12.

Diggers Swim

February 5, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

There were 12 swimmers who attended the weekly swim on Sunday morning, 31 January. There was a welcome return to the pool by Adam and Luke Andrews after a short spell, with their results showing.

FIFTY METRE RACE
• Heat One: Luke Andrews swam 53.84 off a 52 nominated. Paige McCarthy, 61.03 off 68.
• Heat Two: Shaun McCarthy took the victory with a 47.66 off 47 and Prior 50.23 off 49. Bucky Stibbard 50.88s off 49, and Geoff Drane 67.89 off 70, a disappointing result for these three seasoned swimmers.
• Heat Three: David Stibbard took the victory with some controversy with a 43.00 off a nominated 44. Brendon Hayes next with a 34.50 off 34, Andrew Burton swam really fast and broke with a 41.77 off a 43 nominated, Adam Andrews 36.23 off 41 and Kyle Sharpe 33.02 off 32.

The Diggers swim each Sunday at 10am, newcomers are welcome to join. Just nominate your time and try to swim as close to it as possible.

On Sunday, 14 February, the Forbes Club will be hosting the A.I.F Western districts carnival, so this Sunday will be the last chance for any swimmers to check their times.

Croquet Catch Up

January 29, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Golf Croquet
Tuesday, 19 January was a fine day for Gold Croquet and 31 players came down, ready and raring to go. There were only two winners of three games, Jeff Liebich and Mal Smith. Big winners were 11-2, Evelyn Mahlo and Bruce Field. 10-3 Jill Rubie and Alex Todd, John Browne and Neville Spry. 9-4 Alex Todd and Joan Littlejohn. Close Games were:
• Lyn Simmonds and John Cole 7, John Allegri and John MacCullagh 6.
• Kevin Rubie and Lorraine Todd 7, Tony Thomson and Judy Ellis 6.
• Geoff Coles and John Job 7, Libby Smart and Joan Littlejohn 6.
• John Allegri and John Farah 7, John Browne 6.
• Colleen Liebich and Tony Thomson 7, John Allegri and Elvy Quirk 6.
• Geoff Coles and Merv Langfield 7, Jill Rubie and Marie Spry 6.
• Harley Stewart and Evely Mahlo 7, John Allegri and Robin Pols 6.
• Bob Murry and Marie Spry 7, Jill Rubie and Colleen Liebich 6.
• Judy Ellis and John Browne 7, Geoff Coles and Marie Spry 6.
• Jeff Liebich and Libby Smart 7, John Coles and John Jud 6.

Aussie Croquet
Twenty-five players played Aussie Croquet on a pleasant Saturday, 23 January. The winners of three games were John Allegri, Bob Murray, Kevin Rubie and Tony Thom- son. Close games were:
• John Farah and Bill Scott 14, John Rob and Ray Burridge 13.
• Marie Spry and Bill Scott 14, Harley Stewart and John Job 13.
• Geoff Coles and Bob Murry 14, Murrie Spry and Colleen Liebich 12.
• Kevin Rubie and Neville Spry 14, Barry White and Jeff Liebich 12.
• Liz McLean and Robin Pols 14, Cheryle Toohey and Lorraine Todd 12.

By Pegging Out

Sallaway Hits Ace

January 29, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Shane Sallaway points to the pitch mark and his ball which earned him a Hole-in-One.

The Saturday Men’s competition, sponsored by Rob Allen Livestock Transport, was an Individual Stroke event. Conditions were very hot and were made hotter by Shane Sallaway who finished his round with an ace on the 18th.

The Division One winner was Bruce Carpenter, with 69 nett. He was 1-over on the front-9 but stumbled a bit on the back-9. Runner-up was Brian Everest, on count back from new player Caleb Hanrahan with both finishing on 70 nett.

In Division Two, Les Little lovingly stroked his sticks as he won the day with a 72 nett. Nick Ryan finished as Runner-up with his nett 73 but would love to replay the 17th. Shane described his shot as ‘sweetly hit’, using a 6-iron and playing a draw shot to hold it into the wind. The ball landed barely a foot short of the hole and bounced straight into the hole. This is Shane’s second ace in as many years.

Matt Duff putts while Dave Bernardi watches intently.

The 2021 CWDGA Pennants commences 7 February. Players are needed for the Division Four team, those with a GA handicap of 17.5 or higher are encouraged to contact John Betland on 0437 572529.

The Junior coaching classes are being run by Head Pro Adam in the second week of Term One. The classes will be on Thursday afternoons, at 4pm for the six to 10 years and at 5pm for 11 years and older. Contact the Pro Shop 6851 1554 to get more details.

The Summer Super Sixes competition, sponsored by ASI Capital, is reaching the final stages of the Pool Play. The competition is currently in week 14, which is a double points round. The Finals commence on 15 February, culminating in the Grand Final on 28 March.

Saturday 30 January is an 18-hole Individual Stableford, sponsored by Golf Harvest. Sunday, 31 is a Stableford Medley.

By Short Putt

Croquet Catch Up

January 22, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Golf Croquet

After a three-week break, Croquet players were thrilled to get back into the game. There were 34 keen players who kicked off the season of Golf Croquet on Tuesday, 12 January. The winners of three games were John Browne, Ray Burridge, Geoff Coles, John Cole, Bruce Field and John MacCullagh. Big wins were: 11-2 Evelyn Mahlo and John Cole. 9-4 Evelyn Mahlo and Dorelle Scott; Bill Scott, Harley Stewart and Geoff Coles; Dorelle Scott and Bob Murray; Barry White and John MacCullagh; Lorraine Todd and Bruce Field. Close games were:

• Barry White and Marie Spry 7, Joan Littlejohn and Libby Smart 6.

• Kevin Rubie and John Browne 7, John Allegri and Alex Todd 6.

• Judy Ellis and Bruce Field 7, Robin Poles and Elvy Quirk 6.

• John Browne 7, Barry White 6.

• Tony Thomson and Geoff Coles 7, Merv Langfield and John Robb 6.

Aussie Croquet

Twenty-six players joined Aussie Croquet on a very chilly Saturday morning, 16 January. The winners of three games were John Browne, Ray Burridge, John Cole, Joan Littlejohn, Doreen Rogers, Kevin Rubie, Neville Spry and Barry White. Big wins were: 14-8 John Cole and Joan Littlejohn, Kevin Rubie and John Cole. 14-9 John Allegri and Lyn Simmonds, John Browne and John Fa- rah. Close games:

• Neville Spry 14, Judy Ellis and John Job 13.

• Barry White and Marie Spry 14, Merv Langfield and Elvy Quirk 13.

• John Cole and Libby Smart 14, John MacCullagh 13.

• Cheryle Toohey and Barry White 14, Geoff Coles and Colleen Liebich 13.

• Colleen Liebich and Jeff Liebich 14, Lor- raine Todd and Bill Scott 12.

• Geoff Coles and Joan Littlejohn 14, Rob- in Poles and Tony Thomson 12.

By Pegging Out

A Great Day Despite Challenges

January 22, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Benjamin Parslow of Can U dig filling out the form on the rainy day of races held by the Forbes Jockey Club.

Forbes Jockey Club (FJC) held its first race meeting of the 2021 calendar year on Saturday, 2 January, to the backdrop of COVID-19 protocols and gloomy wet weather. Yet despite this, FJC Secretary Lys Cunningham lauded the day as a success.

“It was a big effort to get this up considering how difficult 2020 has been for everyone,” said Lys.

“I cannot thank our volunteers, patrons, punters, owners, trainers, jockeys, officials, the board and sponsors enough.

“It has been a massive team effort to get this going and fortunately the rain didn’t stop us,” Lys said.

The first race J&C Newcombe Class One Maiden Plate was taken by Matt Cahill on Same Old Scene coming from behind at the death to pip Dizzy Dylan with Down Stage third.

Race two was one for the girls with Heni Ede sensational on number four Sizzleonthebridgen ahead of Penny Bonitas and Hot Fancy Boult in the Peter Maher Shearing Services Benchmark 58 Handicap over 1300 metres.

The heavy showers may have softened the track but it did not dampen the spirits of Heni Ede though, who got the chocolates again in the third race, Darlington Irrigation Maiden Plate to make it two in a row with a fabulous ride on number 12, Zenyasa with number seven, Big Apple Burt second, and Fire Shadow back into third.

The Nicholson Petroleum Benchmark 50 rounded off a nice day for the lady jockey’s with Nyssa Burrells awesome on Jawsome. Looking Alive came in a gallant second ahead of early fancy Billy Bent Ear and Great Excitement fourth.

The day was a great success especially for new FJC President Randal Grayson, was extremely pleased especially considering the challenges the industry and broader community have faced the last year or so.

By Dane Millerd

Busy Golf Activity

January 22, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Over the Christmas and New Year break there was a busy period of golf, with events well supported. Additionally, the Summer Sixes players have maintained their high level of activity.

Last weekend the Men’s competition, sponsored by Cahill’s Footwear, was a joint running of a 4BBB alongside an Individual event. The scoring on two cards required intense concentration.

The result in the 4BBB Par event was very close indeed. The winners were Jeff Moon and Trevor Toole who combined well to finish ahead of runners-up Todd and Harry Callaghan who got there on count back.

A number of visitors enjoyed the conditions and had varying success. Welcome to Martin Woods from Parkes, Caleb Hanrahan from Wollongong and Tye and Brian Pilon from West Wyalong.

The Sunday Stableford Medley had a quality field of eight players. The outstanding winner was Nick Ryan who blitzed the field with 38 points. Runner-up was Dave Tildsley with 34 points. The ball sweep went to 32 points on count back, with the only recipient being Head Pro Adam.

A reminder to get your name down for the 2021 CWDGA Pennants, which will commence in February. Please contact John Betland on 0437 572529 to find out more and to express your interest.

Head Pro Adam will be running junior coaching classes in the second week of term one. The classes will be on Thursday afternoons, with 4pm for the 6-10 years and 5pm for 11 years and older. Drop into the Pro Shop to pick up an Information Pamphlet.

Saturday, 23 January is an 18-hole Individual Stroke, sponsored by Rob Allen Livestock Transport. Sunday, 24 and Tuesday, 26 are both Stableford Medleys.

By Short Putt

Croquet Catch-Up

December 18, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Golf Croquet
On Tuesday, 8 December there were 28 players at Golf Croquet. The winners of three games were Sandy Hepburn, Sally Perry, Bill Scott and Dorelle Scott. Good wins of the day were 11-2, Kevin Rubie and John Allegri and 10-3, Bill Scott and Geoff Coles. Close games were:

• John MacCullagh and Joan Littlejohn 7, Elvy Quirk 6.
• Lorraine Todd and Ray Burridge 7, John Allegri and Barry White 6.
• Jill Rubie and Vince Roberts 7, Bob Murry and Merv Langfield 6.
• Barry White and Jill Rubie 7, Mal Smith and John MacCullagh 6.
• Alex Todd and John Farah 7, Harley Stewart and John Cole 6.
• Neville Spry and Libby Smart 7, Bob Murry and Vince Roberts 6.
• Sandy Hepburn and Sally Perry 7, Libby Smart and Geoff Coles 6.
• John MacCullagh and Bill Scott 7, Lorraine Todd and John Browne 6.
• Sally Perry and Sandy Hepburn 7, Geoff Coles and Libby Smart 6.
• Sandy Hepburn and John Farah 7, Alex Todd and Robin Pols 6.

Aussie Croquet
On Saturday, 12 December there were 28 players at Aussie Croquet. The winners of three games were John Allegri, Geoff Coles, Elvy Quirk, Neville Spry and Barry White. Good wins were 14-7, Bob Murry and Barry White, 14-8, John Browne and John Allegri, Liz McLean and John Cole. Close games were:

• Colleen Liebich and Libby Smart 14, John Farah and Geoff Coles 13.
• Ros Rennick and Joan Littlejohn 14, Jeff Liebich and Merv Langfield 13.
• John Allegri and Tony Thomson 14, John MacCullagh and Jeff Liebich 12.

By Pegging Out

Two Hot Scores In Stableford Competition

December 18, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

On Saturday, the Men’s Competition was an Individual Stableford event, sponsored by Knights Fabrications, with 65 players participating. Two players managed scores of 40 points or better

The Division 1 winner was Andrew Grierson with 40 points, constructed by a balance of birdies to offset bogeys. Runner-up was Niel Duncan with 38 points, whose round was spoiled by wipes on the 6th and 7th holes.

In Division 2, Ben Coles recorded the best score of the day with 43 points. Runner-up was Max Haley, with 37 points, who started quietly then scored steadily.

The ball sweep went to 33 points on count back, check in the Pro Shop to see if you earned one. The NTP’s went to 9th, G Hooper, 18th, J Bernardi, who both converted for two’s. The Third Hole Super Pin went to Todd Callaghan. The only other player to score a “2” was Brodie Hodges on the 18th. Visitors included Robert Hey and Wayne Powter from Parkes.
Numbers were too small for a competition on Sunday, but the players deserve some encouragement, with Ray Taylor and Peter Grayson, both on 38 points, sharing the balls.

Over the Christmas break there will be Stableford Medleys on Saturday, 26, Sunday, 27 and Monday, 28 December. The first competition day will be the Monthly Medal on 2 January.

Players are also being called to nominate now for the Pennants teams, which is due to commence in February 2021. Con- tact John Betland if you are interested or put your name on the sheet on the notice board in the Pro Shop.

Saturday, 19 December is the 18-Hole Stableford ‘Ham Day’. This may be your last chance to do well for Christmas dinner. Sunday, 20 December is a Stableford Medley.

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Croquet Catch Up

December 11, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Golf Croquet
It was very pleasing to see the Club President, Elvy Quirk, looking well after her recent surgery. Tuesday, 1 December saw 31 players for Golf Croquet. The winners of three games were John Browne, Bill Scott and Harley Stewart.
Good wins were 11 to 2 from John Browne Ray Burridge against John Farah and Marie Spry, and 10 to 3 from John Allegri and John Browne against Ray Burridge and Merv Langfield. Some close games were:
• Evelyn Mahlo and Denny Smith 7, defeated Alec Todd and Neville Spry 6.
• Harley Stewart and Kevin Rubie 7, Mal Smith and Sally Perry 6.

Aussie Croquet
It was a warm yet cloudy day on Saturday for Aussie Croquet where 31 players joined in, scoring some close games.
• Colleen Liebich and Sandy Hepburn 14, Elvy Quirk and Ros Rennick 13.
• Colleen Liebich and John Cole 14, defeated Robin and Pols Merv Langfield 12.

The Forbes Croquet Club will hold a Christmas luncheon and presentation of prizes on Tuesday, 15 December at 12pm in the Vandenberg Hotel. The last day of play for the year will be on Saturday, 19 December, with Croquet resuming on Tuesday, 12 January 2021.

By Pegging Out

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