Late last week some torrential downfalls of rain caused waters to rise and creeks to flood once again.

Some areas of Forbes were affected, with a significant amount of surface water affecting the golf course.

These photos show that once again the 8th green was an Island green, with no access to play you ball.

Also, it shows that at least someone was happy with the conditions. The Magpie Geese were enjoying themselves on the 10th fairway.

Saturday was meant to be the Rugby Union Bali Memorial Day (previously known as the Greg Sanderson Memorial Golf Day), but with many fairways under water this had to be cancelled.

At the time of going to print it was not known if this event would be held in 2017, but if cancelled then significant effort would go into ensuring the 2018 event would be hugely successful.

The wet conditions have also affected the playing of the Semi-finals in the ASI Capital sponsored Sixes Competition for 2016-17.

With the course unavailable for a period, it was decided to allow games for the last of the semi-finals to be played by this Sunday, 2nd April.

The Final has been postponed to 9th April, with the Presentation Dinner to follow that evening.

The rain has also affected the scheduled greens renovations. Some of the early seeding and sanding has been washed away and will require re-application.

Some ‘spiking’ on the greens was undertaken but is yet to be finished, requiring the greens to harden up yet.

The continuation of the work shall commence when the fairways and greens dry out a bit.

Currently we have the back-9 holes in play, with a return to 18-holes as soon as we are able.

The Lachlan Valley District Mens Pennants and Championships have been postponed to April 23rd. All players are encouraged to participate.

There will be both Teams and Individual events for Stableford and Stroke-play honours.

Contests will be in a number of Grades so nobody will miss out on the chance for glory.

Coming up we have the three Ball Spring Creek Golf Classic. This is quite a challenging format, where teams comprise players of different handicaps.

Each player achieves a Stableford score for each hole, but whether it counts towards the team or not depends on whose tee shot it was.

You get to play your own game, but you are also in a team event. This is something out of the ordinary and should challenge many players.

Arrangements are underway for the Forbes Open, scheduled for May 14. This will incorporate a Qualifying round for the NSW Open. The winner of the Forbes Open will gain a spot in the NSW Open field. Other opportunities for higher handicapped players are also being organised.

Last Saturday a group of Family and Friends gathered at the Golfie Hotel to toast the life of Brian Monaghan, who recently passed away. Brian’s life story was narrated, and Ray Taylor provided candid comments on his time with Brian as both a golfing mate and a friend. Thank you to all who attended.

As the tree management programme progresses, a serious amount of wood is being generated. It is intended to organise working bees to re-shape these piles of wood into stacks of firewood, which will then be sold and raffled. All those willing to help are asked to watch the notice board and be ready to grab your chainsaw and axe and join the crowd.

The “Play the Lie” rule trial has been quite successful, such that this will become the normal rule for Mens Competition, with a ‘Preferred Lie’ Rule being invoked if course conditions (for example – significantly wet ground conditions!) warrant this. Be sure to keep your eye on the Local Rules Board.

Do not forget the specials being offered through the Pro Shop and a Thursday/Friday Comp. This comp is a 6-hole event, with tee off from 4pm. The fee of $19 ($15 for members) provides entry into the comp and a drinks voucher, to have with your schnitzel. Again, see Daniel.

With the wet weather there has been the need to re-arrange the golf programme. So here we go:

Saturday 1 Apr is an 18-hole Stableford, sponsored by Everest Auto Repairs. The Stableford Medley is on Sunday 2 April.

Saturday 8 Apr is the 18-Hole Monthly Medal, sponsored by Terry Bros Carpets. Sun 9 Apr is a Sableford Medley, and the Final of the ASI Capital sponsored 2016-17 Sixes Competition.

Fri 14 to Mon 17 is the Easter weekend. Stableford Medley’s are scheduled for Fri 14, Sun 16 and Mon 17. On Sat 15 is the 3-Ball Stoney Creek Golf Classic.

On Sat 22 Apr we have the 4BBB Stableford Medley for the Hawke Trophy. Sun 23 Apr we have the LVDGA Pennants and Championships and an 18-hole Stableford Medley (with a delayed tee-off).

By the Roving Reporter

On Saturday 18th March before the big rain a Stableford was played for the Cafe Aglio and Olio Trophy. The lucky winner was Colleen Venables with 34 points and Runner Up was Colleen Bratton on 32 points. NTP on 9th Barb Drabsch and 18th Colleen Venbables.

This Wednesday, March 29 28 Ladies lined up for the Shotgun start for the 3BBB Par event sponsored by Verna Lane, Marg Hurst and Denise Squires.

The back nine was played twice as there is still water around the bridge at the fouth, it was very humid and a long way around however the fittest prevailed with a great + ten.

Congratulations to Denise Squires, Julie Hurkett and Julie Woods. Runners Up who received a ball for their effort was Debbie Dingwall, Teresa Armitage and Sally Crosby on a count back. All six players received a ball in the sweep.

NTP on 18th first time around was Anne Reade and second time around Judy Hodge.

This Saturday a Stableford event sponsored by Ron Kenny in One Division is set to be played, however players need to check with the Pro Shop to see if the front nine has reopened.

Judy Hodge is on cards. Next Wednesday 5th April Allure on Main will sponsor the Stroke event in Two Divisions which also includes 2nd round Golf NSW Medal. Sarah Black on cards.