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Medals Hotly Contested

August 7, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Alf Davies, Craig Simmons, Niel Duncan and George Falvey enjoy the sun as they wait for their tee off.

The Saturday Men’s event was the August Monthly Medal, sponsored by Bernardi’s Marketplace, and strongly contested by 96 players.

The A-Grade finished with John Betland the Medal winner, on count back from Brian Everest when both finished on 72 nett. This reversed the finishing order for last month’s Medal. The B-Grade saw two visiting golfers fill the top two spots, but the Medal went to club member Ted Morgan on 72 nett. The B-Grade prize winner was John Grogan from Sugar Valley with a nett 70, ahead of runner-up Hugh Graham from Dubbo on 71.

The C-Grade had lower scores but also a tight finish. Troy Howe won the medal on count back from Matthew Duff who managed some good play on the par.

The ball sweep went to 76 nett on count back: 70 – C Greenhalgh; 72 – T Morgan; 73 – G Webb, B Hansen, M Collits, C Hur- ford; 74 – N Duncan, S Uphill, L Whifield, M Spice, G Newport, P Maher, J Ridley, T Cooper, J Haley; 75 – B Chandler, B Robinson; 76 – D Earl, S French. The NTP’s went to: 9th – A Demidjuk; 18th – P Pymont. Adam narrowly missed his hole-in-one.

The visitors included John Grogan and Hugh Graham, as well as Stephen Grant from Murrumbidgee, Jono Baker from Caragabal, Bob Hansen from Shoalhaven Heads, Trevor Cooper, and Nigel Davies from Caragabal. They all enjoyed their game.

Bruce Chandler had the best story, scoring a ‘9’ on the 14th hole, chipped in for par on the 15th, and holed his third shot on the 16th for a birdie. But then Ian Bown had bad luck, playing his third shot on the 17th from behind the Ladies tee.

The Trundle and Cowra Opens are still going ahead this weekend and the Legends Pro-Am, is scheduled for 23 October. The Kristie Carpenter Memorial Trophy has been rescheduled for 31 October.

Saturday, 8 August is a 4BBB Stableford Medley, playing for the Bob & Daine Doolin Memorial Trophy and Sunday, 9 August has a Stableford Medley and the Trundle Open.

Weekly Croquet News And Results

August 7, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Golf Croquet 28 July
Player numbers are steadily increasing with 37 players at Tuesday’s Golf Croquet. There were four players who won their three matches, they were Judy Ellis, Sandy Hepburn, Kevin Rubie and Bill Scott.

Congratulations to Judy Ellis and Sandy Hepburn. It has been some time since Judy has mastered the courts and for Sandy it was the first time he has won all three of his games.

There will be a General Meeting after croquet, at the courts, on Tuesday, 11 August weather permitting and all members are being urged to attend.

Results Aussie Croquet 1 August
On Sunday there were 29 players at Aussie Croquet. Well done to John Farah who participated in his first game of this format. John has only been playing Tuesday’s Golf Croquet up to this stage. It has been observed that playing Golf Croquet gives players time to learn the basics of the game before going on to the harder game of Aussie croquet. The winners of three games on the day were: John Allegri, Cherylin Cole, Elvy Quirk, Kevin Rubie and Barry White. Two of the closest games on the day were Lyn Simmonds 14, def Bill Scott 11 and Barry White, John Allegri 14, def John Browne, John Farah 11.

Netball News

August 7, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Saturday Junior Mixed Netball
The Saturday junior mixed netball was washed out last week, with the start of the competition pushed back one week.

The first week saw a great roll up of players aged five and up, playing in the Net-SetGo sessions before players aged under 15 for the Junior Mixed competition.

Registrations must be done online in MyNetball, where the Active Kids Voucher can be used.

It is important that all players register for the committee to plan Saturdays for netballers.

NetSetGo will be played at 10am, and Junior mixed competition for players under 15 will play at 11.15am.

Volunteers are needed to make the Saturday mornings a success, anyone who would like to help can call at the office on Saturday or communicate through the Forbes Netball Facebook page.

Thanks to all for observing the restrictions that are in place to allow the committee to run junior netball. A reminder that Friday Netball has been postponed for the time being, but will be up and running in the near future.

Spring Night Competitions
The Spring Night Competitions for both mixed and ladies’ teams will start with the first grading games on Wednesday, 26 August. Team nominations will close on 19 August.

The second grading games will be played on 2 September with the competitions starting on 9 September.

This year the committee is including a 17 and under ladies’ division, in conjunction with Division 2, for ladies who would like a more social, less competitive game than Division 1.

Team nomination forms are available on the FNA website, and can be emailed to Secretary Mon secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com

Any player looking to join a team, or teams looking for players should email Mon on above email.

There will be no competitions until the Finals on 2 December and no games will be played during the school holidays.

Netball News

July 31, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Saturday Junior Netball
The Forbes Netball committee last week held a very successful Welcome back to Forbes netball day for all girls and boys wanting to play junior netball on Saturdays. The day started with NetSetGo for all players aged five-years and up at 10am and then games for under 15s at 11.15am.

The registrations and games will continue for the next two Saturdays, at the same time each week, and then teams will be formed for the competition.

Anyone needing help with registrations should come to the office on Saturday, and details can also be found on the Forbes Netball Facebook with a link to MyNetball.

The FNA has a COVID-19 Safe Plan for all players and one parent that can accompany the player to the courts, observing social distancing.

FNA thanks all for observing the restrictions that are in place so the committee can run junior netball and all players can enjoy their time at netball in a safe environment.

Spring Night Competitions
This year the committee is including a 17 and under ladies division in conjunction with Division 2, for ladies who would prefer to have a more social game, and the young teenagers who would prefer not to play the experienced ladies teams in Division 1.

Players must be attending secondary school to play in the competitions.
The Spring Night competitions for both mixed and ladies’ teams will start on 26 August with the first grading games.

The second grading games will be played on 2 September, and the competitions will start on 9 September. Team entries close on 19 August.

Croquet Results

July 31, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Golf Croquet Tuesday 21 July
It was a bit damp underfoot for the start of Golf Croquet, but it turned out to be a perfect day. There were 36 players for Tuesday’s games where two groups had to follow on. The numbers for golf croquet are increasing which is great for the club. Five players won three matches, they were:
• John Browne
• John Cole
• Jeff Liebich
• Neville Spry
• Barry White

The closest games on the day were:
• Jill Rubie, Jeff Liebich 7, def Geoff Coles, Marie Spry 6.
• Colleen Liebich, Sandy Hepburn 7, def Judy Ellis, Ray Burridge 6.
• Alec Todd, Neville Spry 7, def Tony Tomson, John Job 6.
• Elvy Quirk, Lorna Field 7, def Bob Murray, Joan Littlejohn 6.
• John MacCullagh, Geoff Coles 7, def Evelyn Mahlo, Bill Scott 6.
• Mal Smith, Vince Roberts 7, def Sally Perry, Libby Smart 6.
• Tony Thomson, John Cole 7, def Joan Littlejohn, Merv Langfield 6.
• Lyn Simmonds, Barry White 7, def Elvy Quirk, Vince Roberts.
• John Browne, Lorraine Todd 7, def Colleen Liebich, Robin Pols 6.
• Lorna Field, Bob Murray 7, def Harley Stewart, Denny Smith 6.
• John Browne, Sandy Hepburn 7, def Evelyn Mahlo, Lyn Simmonds 6.
• Dorelle Scott, John Coles 7, def Lorna Field, Colleen Liebich 6.
• Kevin Rubie, Bruce Field 7, def Bill Scott, Lorraine Todd 6.

Saturday’s Aussie Croquet game was a washout. The courts were set up and teams were on the grass and ready to go when the rain started. A race to pack up ensued and the players quickly retreated to their cars and off home. There were no complaints about the rain as we all know it is needed.

Wet Weekend For Golf

July 31, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

On Saturday the wet conditions and many cancellations caused the scheduled Kristie Carpenter Memorial Trophy to be changed to an Individual Stableford Medley format. On the day, 45 Ladies and Men took to the field but only 19 players completed their round.

The Ladies Winner was Rose Carroll with 33 points, who played well, finishing ahead of Runner-up Sally Perry on 26 points. They both gamely toiled to the very end.

The Men’s Division 1 winner was Marty Woods from Parkes with 37 points, finishing ahead on count back from Neil McMil- lan, also on 37. They both enjoyed good weather early on. The Men’s Division 2 was won by Nick Ryan with 35 points. He was well ahead of Runner-up Liam Whitfield on 32 points.

The ball sweep went to 25 points: 34 – A Alley; 33 – C Dwyer, D Bayley, A Wallace; A Cole; 31 – S Flynn, J Bernardi, J Boyle; 29 – T Howe; 28 – M Spice, B Robinson; 25 – A Dukes. The NTP’s went to: 9th – Ladies: S Perry, Men: R Scott; 18th – Ladies: nil, Men: T Wallace.

The visitors included Marty Woods from Parkes, Simon Flynn from Mudgee, and Barry Hazell from Hervey Bay. It was very wet all day with water affecting putting on the greens, and sodden score cards which needed to dry before being scanned.

It was too wet to play the Sunday Stableford Medley. There were a few walking social golfers, but conditions were still remarkably difficult.

The health restrictions are affecting the organisation of Opens scheduled at other Clubs around the District. The Temora Open on 8-9 August has been cancelled, while the Trundle Open on 8-9 August and the Cowra Open on 8-9 August are still going ahead. The Condobolin Open is scheduled for 29- 30 August and will be played under COV- ID-19 restrictions.

Golfers are being reminded that they still need to practice social distancing, both in the ‘Golfie’ and also around the Pro Shop, as well as the 1st tee area where a maximum of 20 people are allowed to gather.

The Men’s competition on Saturday, 1 August is the Monthly Medal Individual Stroke play, sponsored by Bernardi’s Marketplace. Sunday, 2 August has a Stableford Medley.

Keep in touch on our Facebook page forbesgolfcourse, Instagram forbesgolf2871, and our website www.forbesgolf.org.au.

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Croquet Results

July 24, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Golf Croquet 14 July

There were 32 participants who braved the chilly conditions for golf croquet last week. There were only three players who won the three matches. Congratulations Ray Burridge, John Cole and Barry White.

After the matches were played, participants had a visit from the council who talked about COVID-19 and what was expected of all to be able to continue playing during the pandemic. Social distancing and health issues, especially around food, were discussed and morning tea has been graciously welcomed back.

The closest games on the day were:
• John Allegri, John Job 7, def Dorelle Scott, Lyn Simmonds 6.
• John Cole, Mal Smith 7, def Elvy Quirk, Libby Smart 6.
• Colleen Liebich, Jeff Liebich 7, def Kevin Rubie, Vince Roberts 6.
• Judy Ellis, Alec Todd 7, def Marie Spry, Merv Langfield 6.
• John Job 7, def Elvy Quirk 6.

Results Aussie Croquet 18 July

A beautiful morning welcomed 28 players on Saturday for Aussie Croquet. Warmth was the order of the day when it turned out to be a warm morning with the sun’s appearance. It was a very competitive morning with six players winning their three matches. The winners were Ray Burridge, Joan Littlejohn, Jill Rubie, Libby Smart, Neville Spry and Tony Thomson.

The closest games on the day were:
• Libby Smart, Colleen Liebich 14, def Jeff Liebich, Cherylin Cole 13.
• Dorelle Scott, Sandy Hepburn 14, def Elizabeth McLean, Bill Scott 12.
• Barry White, John MacCullagh 14, def John Job, Elvy Quirk 11.
• Judy Ellis, Lyn Simmonds 14, def Dorelle Scott, Kevin Rubie 11.
• Jill Rubie, Merv Langfield 14, def Bruce and Lorna Field 13.
• Toney Thomson, Bill Scott 14, def John MacCullagh, Barry White 11.

‘Merv Hawke’ Cup Success

July 24, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Head Pro Adam Demidjuk stumped by a difficult lie during his game.

Saturday’s event was the ‘Merv Hawke’ Cup, a 4BBB Stableford Medley event, sponsored by the Hawke Family, and contested by a field of 112 players.

The winners, on count back, were Todd Callaghan and son Harrison with a score of 44 points. The unlucky runners-up were Lynette Kennedy and Rose Carrol, whose 44 points saw a big contribution by Rose who played well below her handicap.

The ball sweep went to 39 points on count back: 43 C Hurford/J Brett and N and C Duncan; 42 A Hogan/L Whitfield, B Robinson/B Hodges and John and Sam Ridley; 41 J Ridley/D Scott, N Death/E Baker, J Hurkett/T Toole and D Mylecharane/P Duke; 40 C Barrett/A Rees, K Sly/K Walton, V Lane/C Venables and T Griffiths/P Kay; 39 S McAlister/C Alley and S Thomas/T Cogswell.

The NTP’s went to 9th Ladies, J Fletcher and Men, T Callaghan; 18th Ladies, J Hurkett, Men, J Bernardi. The 2’s were scarce. Visitors included Peter Mawhinney from Grenfell, Rowan Fessey from Kogarah, Jan and John Hurley from Pacific Dunes, Jack Downes from Moree, Peter Ryan from Killara, Steve and Ros Fuller from Wentworth, and Brad Hazell from Hervey Bay.

On the course was our new Head Pro, Adam Demidjuk. He enjoyed the company of his group, commenting that he was thrilled with the course, finding some challenges along the way.

The Sunday Stableford Medley field was again very low. The eventual winner was Ethel Coombs with 31 points. With improving weather more players should be able to take advantage of the reduced competition fee for the Sunday Medley.

Head Pro Adam will be back to start in the Pro Shop on 3 August. Make sure you catch up with him from then on and welcome him to Forbes.

The Wallace Cup draw is on the Pro Shop noticeboard, so get your game organised to ensure we keep ahead of the deadlines.

The Trundle Open on 8, and 9 August will be played under strict COVID-19 rules, so pre-registration is important. The Temora Open is on the same weekend.Remember, we still need to practice social distancing, even in the ‘Golfie’.

Saturday, 25 July is an Individual Stableford Medley, sponsored by T Griffiths and V Rebellato. There are prizes for Ladies and Men, with an overall winner for the Kristie Carpenter Memorial Trophy. Sunday, 26 July has a Stableford Medley.

Keep in touch on our Facebook page forbesgolfcourse, and our website www.forbesgolf.org.au

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Falvey Ace

July 17, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Alby Callaghan, with Ian Bown, happily approaches his 85th birthday.

On Saturday, the Men played a two person Ambrose, sponsored by Brine Cure, in which 39 pairs participated despite the rain. A notable event on the day was the hole-in-one scored by George Falvey on the 3rd hole. George said it was not a good shot, so he was amazed to see it disappear into the hole.

The Scratch winners were John Betland and Todd Callaghan with 64 gross. They had a string of birdies in the front-9 which helped immensely. The Scratch runners-up were Peter Dawson and Mark Collits on 66 gross. They had the same as the winners on the front-9 but could not find the touch on the back-9.

The Handicap winners were Troy Howe and Charlie Dwyer who scored a nett 62 in difficult conditions. The Handicap runners-up were J Betland and T Callaghan, who played well enough to reduce their scratch score to 63.5.

The NTP’s went to 9th C Dwyer and 18th B Slack-Smith, both of whom got their 2’s. There were a couple of visitors, including James Grierson who is killing time until the Australian PGA re-starts.

Alby Callaghan enjoyed his game, moreso as he approaches his 85th birthday on 14 July. Congratulations Alby.

The Sunday Stableford Medley field was very low. The eventual winner was Adam Deane from Toukley on the Gold Coast with 37 points.

There will be programme changes for this weekend and for Thursday, 16 August, when the 27-Hole Mixed Foursomes is scheduled.

The Wallace Cup draw is on the Pro Shop noticeboard, so please check there for the details. It is up to the contestants to organise their match. Players still need to practice social distancing, even in the ‘Golfie’.

Saturday, 18 July is a 4BBB Stableford Medley, sponsored by the Hawke Family.

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Forbes To Welcome Netball On Saturday

July 17, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Netball Committee is working hard, in conjunction with Netball NSW and Forbes Shire Council, to prepare for the return of community netball in Forbes on Saturday.

A COVID-19 Safety Plan has been implemented to ensure all of the community is as safe as possible, whilst once again enjoying community netball.

The FNA has organised a Welcome Back Day on Saturday for all junior girls and boys. The day will start with NetSetGo at 10am, and the Junior Mixed Competition will be held from 11.15am for all juniors under 15.

A free sausage sizzle will also be held to celebrate the day.

Registrations can be completed online through MyNetball, and help will be available at the courts on Saturday if required. All boys and girls playing in the Junior Mixed competition are being asked to choose a friend to play with in their team.

The Junior Mixed competition and NetSetGo will be played each Saturday morning through the school term, with finals for the competition to be played in September. Keep up to date with all the netball news through Forbes Netball Association Facebook page, and the FNA website.

Golf Croquet 14 July

Results Aussie Croquet 18 July

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