Bruce Squires concentrates on his tee shot during the Club Champs.
The final two rounds of the Forbes Golf Championships were played over the weekend. Some exceptional scores resulted in surprise winners in some grades. Shane Sallaway scored a 68 Scratch on Saturday to lead the A-grade into the final round, while Kim Herbert and Ken Sander- son both had handy leaders in their grades. The C-grade was wide open with six possible winners.
Following some excellent play, the overall results are:
- A-Grade Scratch: Shane Sallaway (291) from Steve Betland (293).
- A-Grade Handicap: Shane Sallaway (283) from John Betland (295).
- A-Reserve Scratch: Kim Herbert (320) from John Zannes (333).
- B-Grade Scratch: Ken Sanderson (342) from Brian Everest (349).
- B-Grade Handicap: Ken Sanderson (290) from Brian Everest (293).
- C-Grade Scratch: Rod Besgrove (402) from Steve Grallelis (404).
- C-Grade Handicap: Steve Grallelis (308) from Rod Besgrove (310).
- Veterans Scratch: Peter Dawson (308).
- Veterans Handicap: Kim Herbert (280).
- Junior Scratch: Cameron McMillan (335).
- Junior Handicap: Lachlan Alley (418).
There were daily competitions played on both days. Saturday saw the Division 1 go to Shane Sallaway with his outstanding 66 nett. Runner-up was Steve Betland (70 nett). In Division 2, Don Ridley finished with 70 nett, ahead of runner-up Richard Smith with 71. The ball sweep went to 74 nett. The NTP’s went to: 9th – S Betland; 18th – E Gaffney.
The Sunday Division 1 winner was Brian Everest with 69 nett. Runner-up went to Ethan Gaffney (72). In Division 2, Steve Grallelis (68) triumphed, followed by Adam Currey (74). The ball sweep went to 75 nett on countback. The NTP’s went to: 9th – S Sallaway; 18th – L O’Connor.
This Sunday, there is a Charity Golf Day organised by Forbes Rotary. This is open to Club and social players, with play being in a 3-person Ambrose. The fee is $35, which includes a BBQ lunch. Contact the Pro Shop to put your name down.
By Short Putt