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4BBB scores warm the day
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4BBB scores warm the day

MEN’S GOLFBy SHORT PUTTThe Forbes golfers were initially baulked by the early drizzly weather but those who did venture out enjoyed sunny weather albeit accompanied by a cutting breeze. But the enjoyment was high even if the scores were not. The...

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07 Sep 2025
Winners shoot low under sunny skies
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Winners shoot low under sunny skies

MEN’S GOLFBy SHORT PUTTThe Forbes golfers took to the course under sunny skies aiming to do their very best to earn a spot in the next level of competition. Such was the enjoyment that roars of glee could be heard all around the course. The main...

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31 Aug 2025
Winners well ahead in stableford
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Winners well ahead in stableford

MEN’S GOLFBy SHORT PUTTThe enthusiasm of the Forbes golfers was enhanced by the sunshine bathing the course on the weekend and cast aside any negative thoughts about the chilly breeze to post some good scores. And good scores were needed to get...

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24 Aug 2025
Winners well ahead in stableford
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Winners well ahead in stableford

MEN’S GOLFBy SHORT PUTTThe enthusiasm of the Forbes golfers was enhanced by the sunshine bathing the course on the weekend and cast aside any negative thoughts about the chilly breeze to post some good scores. And good scores were needed to get...

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24 Aug 2025
Count back decides 4BBB
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Count back decides 4BBB

MEN’S GOLFBy SHORT PUTTLast weekend with sunshine beckoning the Forbes golfers took to the course with gusto to enjoy their golf and play in a positive manner to ward off the chilling breeze. All this heralded good scoring. The Saturday competition...

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17 Aug 2025
Wintery conditions hamper medal scores
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Wintery conditions hamper medal scores

MEN’S GOLFBy SHORT PUTTThe weekend presented cold and challenging conditions for all outdoor activities. But the Forbes golfers showed resilience to play their game and while the scores were obviously affected the enthusiasm by the players was plain...

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10 Aug 2025
Wintery conditions hamper golfers' scoring
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Wintery conditions hamper golfers’ scoring

MEN’S GOLFBy SHORT PUTTSaturday was a typical winter’s day presenting conditions that did not provide encouragement for high scoring. But the Forbes golfers took on the challenge to bring in their best possible score. The Saturday Competition was...

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03 Aug 2025
Smith, Pymont pair for win
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Smith, Pymont pair for win

MEN’S GOLFSaturday the event was a two-person Medley Ambrose, sponsored by Hassal Trading P/L, with a field of 81 players heading out onto the course. Richard Smith and Paul Pymont won on a countback from Harry Callaghan and Brad Ashton with a score...

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27 Jul 2025
Winners score well in sunshine
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Winners score well in sunshine

MEN’S GOLFBy SHORT PUTTSaturday did not beckon well for the Forbes golfers with clouds greeting the early players, but they cleared soon enough and provided sunshine that encouraged good play although it was not all that warm. And the golfers...

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20 Jul 2025
Smith, Pymont pair for win
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Smith, Pymont pair for win

MEN’S GOLFSaturday the event was a two-person Medley Ambrose, sponsored by Hassal Trading P/L, with a field of 81 players heading out onto the course. Richard Smith and Paul Pymont won on a countback from Harry Callaghan and Brad Ashton with a score...

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27 Jul 2025
Winners score well in sunshine
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Winners score well in sunshine

MEN’S GOLFBy SHORT PUTTSaturday did not beckon well for the Forbes golfers with clouds greeting the early players, but they cleared soon enough and provided sunshine that encouraged good play although it was not all that warm. And the golfers...

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20 Jul 2025
Medal winners conquer course
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Medal winners conquer course

MEN’S GOLFBy SHORT PUTTThe Forbes golfers were keen to capitalise on both their previous good form and the sunny winter weather as they ventured onto the course for the Saturday competition. The sun did shine making it very pleasant but the...

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13 Jul 2025
Hanrahan and Quirk lead way
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Hanrahan and Quirk lead way

MEN’S GOLFBy SHORT PUTTThe weekend golf promised to be another epic contest as the conditions looked to not favour the stronger hitters but be beneficial for all. The frosts made the greens hard but the sunshine kept the players warmed up, which was...

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06 Jul 2025
Dawson, Betland dominate 4BBB champs
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Dawson, Betland dominate 4BBB champs

MEN’S GOLFBy Short PuttThe weekend produced sunny days after chilly starts which encouraged the Forbes golfers delay their starts but enjoy the day. This approach produced some good scores. The competition on Saturday was the 4BBB Stroke and Handicap...

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29 Jun 2025
Golf success for CanAssist
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Golf success for CanAssist

MEN’S GOLFBy SHORT PUTTLast Saturday dawned with bright but chilly conditions to welcome the Forbes golfers. Some light rain overnight made the greens receptive to close shots which helped the players to warm up with good scores. The event on...

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15 Jun 2025
Leaders well ahead of field
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Leaders well ahead of field

By SHORT PUTTBright sunny conditions on Saturday welcomed the Forbes golfers to the course and brought promise of a day of good scoring. Most players produced the goods but were left in the wake of the leaders who excelled. The golf competition was...

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08 Jun 2025
Liam Fraser leads the way
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Liam Fraser leads the way

MEN’S GOLFBy SHORT PUTTOn Saturday the Forbes golfers settled into their task on a refreshed course after some recent rain. While there were some sparkling results it was intriguing how most of the scores were bunched within a few shots. The golf...

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08 Jun 2025
Morrison wins Carpenter Memorial
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Morrison wins Carpenter Memorial

MEN’S GOLFBy SHORT PUTTThe Forbes golfers revelled in the delightful conditions as they vied for supremacy in their golfing endeavours. Such was the intensity of the competition that count backs were needed across the board to decide the winners. On...

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25 May 2025
Count backs to determine Medal winners
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Count backs to determine Medal winners

MEN’S GOLFBy SHORT PUTTWith delightful conditions for both the weather and the course condition the Forbes golfers once again battled for supremacy. Such was the intensity of the competition that many needed extra time to recover in the 19th. On...

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18 May 2025
Vets' week of golf 'biggest and best' yet
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Vets’ week of golf ‘biggest and best’ yet

There was nothing but praise from all associated with the veterans Week of Golf which attracted 115 players representing 37 clubs to Forbes last week. NSWVGA hosting delegate Penny Hudson from Leeton had nothing but congratulations for the host club...

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18 May 2025
Golfers in play-off for Bette Dawson Cup
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Golfers in play-off for Bette Dawson Cup

GOLFLADIES GOLFLast weekend the Forbes Ladies held their annual tournament. On Saturday there was a 4BBB in Scratch and Handicap and on Sunday a Stroke round for divisions one and two and a stableford for division three. The tournament attracted 73...

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18 May 2025
Golfers raise $3500 for Peter Murphy Memorial Fund
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Golfers raise $3500 for Peter Murphy Memorial Fund

More than $3500 has been raised for the Peter Murphy Memorial Fund (PMMF) at the annual Forbes Rugby Union Club (FRUC) Charity Golf Day. More than 70 golfers took part in the day (21 March) which honours the late Peter Murphy, who was a former...

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11 May 2025
Callaghan in the zone
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Callaghan in the zone

MEN’S GOLFBy SHORT PUTTOn Saturday the Forbes mens golf saw yet another scintillating performance, this time by Todd Callaghan who shot a 70 Scratch in near perfect conditions. The event was an Individual Par sponsored by ‘Forbes Tuesday...

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04 May 2025
Forbes bowlers prepare for biggest carnival of the year
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Forbes bowlers prepare for biggest carnival of the year

LAWN BOWLSBy Tara ShawEASTER CARNIVAL: This weekend we host our biggest carnival of the year, the annual Easter Carnival. Played over three days we have teams travelling from the big smoke to the central west and surrounding areas to try their luck...

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04 May 2025
Strong competition in Grenfell for our golfers
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Strong competition in Grenfell for our golfers

VETS GOLFGrenfell played host to Lachlan Valley veteran golfers last Thursday where most left happy with hospitality shown while some where not so due to the challenge of playing sand greens on a sloping and testing course. President of Forbes and...

Madeline Blackstock  >  
04 May 2025
Winners, grinners of Summer Sixers
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Winners, grinners of Summer Sixers

By SMOOTH SWINGERThe Grand Final of the Forbes Golf Club Summer Sixers Competition saw some of the more fancied teams suffer under the pressure. But ‘Six Appeal’ held their nerve to finish in front. The Main Draw Grand Final was held on Sun 6...

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20 Apr 2025
Slack-Smith masters the greens
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Slack-Smith masters the greens

By SHORT PUTTSaturday presented a day of comfortable conditions for the Forbes golfers with the promise of something special. And they were not disappointed with fine performances all around and an outstanding effort to ‘knock the socks’ off...

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20 Apr 2025
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