MEN'S GOLF
By SHORT PUTT
The 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 Saturday, the golf competition was an Individual Stableford Medley, with players vying for the ‘Kristie Carpenter Perpetual Trophy’ sponsored by Terry Griffiths and Veronica Rebellato.
The field comprised 74 players with 16 ladies and 58 men competing.
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The competition was very keen with the eventual leaders only marginally ahead of a ‘posse’ of contending followers.
The overall winner of the ‘Kristie Carpenter Memorial Trophy’ was Nick J Morrison with 38 points. It was a close thing as he got there on count back from Matt Duff.
Nick had a handicap scoring back-9 while Matt lost his mojo on the back-9 where his 1-pointer on the 15th proved the difference.
The Div-1 was won by Jono Roylance with 37 points. He welcomed this rare opportunity to get a game in and surprised himself with his steady play.
A steady 19 points on the front-9 had him in a good mood for the back-9 where he played to his handicap despite a ‘miss’ on the 11th hole. His best holes were birdies on the 5th and the 15th holes.
Div-1 runner-up was Wayne O’Neill with 34 points. His spot was not assured as he needed a count back to ward off two other players but a succession of 3-pointers late in the back-9 gave him the nod. He also birdied the 15th but a double bogey on the last clipped his wings for the winner’s spot.
The Div-2 players were likewise earnestly competitive. The winner was Nick J Morrison with his 38 points, but he scraped in on count back. He had one ‘miss’ on his card but otherwise played steady golf with a 21-17 split, scoring well on the par-5’s just like the PGA Pros.
In the Div-2 runner-up spot was Matt Duff, also on 38 points. He had an outstanding front-9 with 24 points and only one 1-pointer. But his back-9 let him down. A steady start for the first two holes was marred by ‘misses’ on the next two and a single point on the 15th. But at least he took some delight away with an eagle on the 6th hole where he used a chip-in to seal the deal.
The Ladies Division was won by Jenny Hubbard with 37 points. Her scorecard had numbers all over the place but there were two standout 4-pointers recorded on the 3rd and 18th.
The Ladies runner-up was Jean Judge with 34 points. She also managed two 4-pointers but this time on the 12th and 18th holes. But too many 1-pointers spoilt her card and robbed her of victory.
The ball sweep went to 32 points on count back, going to: 36 – B Slack-Smith; 35 – B Chandler; 34 – J Banks, R Murray, C Banks, P Grayson, P Pymont; 33 – R Scott, D Tilley, H Callaghan, J Ridley, M Simmonds, A Dukes, A Rees, F Hanns, B Ashton; 32 – G Hooper, K Sanderson. The visitors included Rob Shannon (Bathurst) and six players from Parkes. The best of those was Wayne Powter (31 pts) but the others were near the tail end of the leader board.
The NTP’s went to: 9th – Ladies: S Crosby, Men: Alf Davies; 18th – Ladies: J Hubbard, Men: C Hanrahan. Neither of them managed to convert for a ‘2’. There were only four 2’s overall with the 3rd having a harvest by the Div-1 players and one on the 18th to Ev Uphill.
The 3rd hole Super-Pin went to Cam McMillan. He knocked off three other players as he joyfully went about his game later in the field. His shot to 206 cm was very acceptable in the slight breeze.
The eagle by Matt Duff on the 6th was certainly a highlight for his day. But consider the outstanding effort by Brad Ashton on the same hole when he scored a ‘2 for 5’.
Brad recorded a rare ‘albatross’ on the same hole. To explain, that is scoring a ‘2’ on a par-5, three shots under par and earned him 5 points. Brad managed to slide a lovely shaped drive around the corner, quite easy for a left-hander who produces a controlled fade. That left him a steady wedge shot into the green which landed, bounced once then settled and rolled into the hole.
It was not the best of days for Brad. While he scored a 3-pointer on the previous hole, that followed a ‘miss’, which was preceded by a 3-pointer, which itself followed another ‘miss’. Yet he still managed 18 points for the front-9. His back-9 was less exciting and less enjoyable.
The 7th hole reluctantly yielded a birdie to Andrew Dukes to earn him a 4-pointer. But it lashed other golfers with numerous misses ‘recorded’.
The 15th chimed in with quite a few 8’s that earned zero points for their players. And both holes did not play favourites, snaring ladies and men alike. Maybe this was the course’s way of saying ‘yes, I am in great condition but I am still not an easy beat!’.
On Sunday there was a field for the Sunday Stableford Medley. The numbers were bolstered by a group from Grenfell who enjoyed their day and the 19th.
The winner was Robert Ryan (Grenfell) with 38 points, with runner-up Dan Harveyson (Grenfell) with 32 points. Their aim was not good as there was only one NTP. This went to Ben Abbott (Grenfell). The Forbes players could not score well and thus did not feature.
Here is the news:
On Sunday the second leg of the Mens ‘Trilogy of Golf’ was held at West Wyalong with the playing of their Mens Open. The interest in this competition resulted in over 100 players attending.
The prizes were spread among the players attending from the three clubs, but there was success for some of the Forbes players. Steve Betland took out the Open and A-Grade Scratch with a sub-par round, while Harry Callaghan took out the A-Grade Handicap honours. Dave Quirk did not fire on every hole but he did snare the A-Grade NTP.
Unfortunately, the full results were not available before we went to print but will be posted on the Notice Board in the Pro Shop when they are available.
The final round will be played at Condobolin on Sun 25 May. With keen interest in the ‘Trilogy’ prizes it promises to be a big event.
The Men's ‘Wallace Cup’ Handicap Matchplay event has started with Brad Ashton having success over Dave Quirk in a close match. The draw is on the notice board in the Pro Shop. Have a look and arrange your matches as soon as you can.
Looking ahead to June, there are a number of partnered Championships to be played. The Men play their 4BBB Stroke Championships as well as their Foursomes Championship, while the ladies play their Foursomes Championships. Some sage advice to all players is to choose your partners well. You will want to hear the words uttered by the guard to the ‘Holy Grail’, “You have chosen wisely”.
Over recent weeks there have been a number of birthdays celebrated. A couple of those to revel in the festivities are Peter Barnes and Paul Kay. Congrats guys to making it this far and best wishes for the future. And congrats to the others who remain incognito by choice.
Only a month now to redeem your account credit at the Pro Shop. There is plenty in the shop to spend your good lucre on.
It is crystal ball time:
This Saturday 24 May, there will be an Individual Stroke event, sponsored by B&C Automotive’. And Sunday has the usual Stableford Medley comp but also the Condobolin Men's Open.
VETS GOLF
Forbes' Barry Parker made it two competition wins in three days when he was won last week's twin-towns veterans golf event played at Parkes.
In what was a disappointing field of 24, Parker followed on from his success in a 12-hole competition at Forbes on Tuesday to record an easy win on the Parkes layout.
He put together a great round of 42 points to finish six clear of Nym Dziuba from Parkes.
In the twin-towns shield Forbes had an easy win over Parkes by 214 points to 185.
Michael Lynch from Parkes picked up the encouragement award, while Mr Parker added to his prize haul winning the nearest-to-pin on the 11th hole and Parkes' Lyndsay Elliott the closest on the fourth hole.
The ball sweep went to 31 points with the winners as follows: 35 - Ken Walton, Les Little, Peter Barnes, Alan Rees and Kim Herbert from Forbes; 34 - Lyndsay Elliott; 31 - Robert Lea and John Fowler (P) and Steve Edwards (F).
This week Parkes and Forbes golfers travel to West Wyalong for the May monthly Lachlan Valley veterans competition.
Two of the strongest supporters of vets golf in twin towns and beyond went at it like heavy weight boxers during last Tuesday’s social 12 holes event here in Forbes where it was the ageless Barry ‘Scadger’ Parker getting the chocolates over president Peter Barnes who was fully relaxed after the successful Week of Golf.
Trading shot for shot it came down to the last three holes where Mr Parker picked up the two points needed for the count-back winning with 27. Third home and two shots further back was Peter Scholfield.
Tuesday golf is for everyone, ball toss at 9am. See you there.
LADIES GOLF
Good scores were the order of the day last Wednesday.
The event was an Individual Stableford sponsored by Shell.
Well done to Margaret Woodburn who scored 36 points to defeat Colleen Bratton on a countback.
There were quite a few with scores not far behind.
Balls went to Colleen Bratton to 36. NTP’s went to Jill Cripps on the 9th and Jean Judge on the 18th.
Numbers were a little down due to 11 ladies playing in the WDLGA Ladies Tournament at West Wyalong.
West Wyalong ran a very good tournament with each day running freely avoiding finishes in the dark.
There were 174 ladies competing each day over the three days.
Tuesday and Wednesday were Stroke for Division 1 and 2 and Stableford for Division 3 and 4, while Thursday’s competition was a Foursomes.
Only Rose Carroll, who played very well, was on the winners list with a 4th placing in Division 4, 36 holes Stableford.
Sally and Sarah narrowly missed a place in the Foursomes division 2 handicap with a score of 70.5 avoiding the honour of winning the aprons.
Winners of the aprons were Lindy and Rose. Next year the WDLGA Tournament will be held in Forbes.
Last Saturday was the Kristie Carpenter Perpetual Trophy sponsored by Veronica Rebellato and Terry Griffiths.
Fittingly, the winner of the ladies was Jenny Hubbard who is just back from America with a well compiled 37 points.
Jean Judge was runner-up with 34 points. NTP’s went to Sally Crosby on the 9th and Jenny Hubbard on the18th. Debbie Tilley won a ball.
The Pennants team has travelled to Cobar to play their first round on Friday May 23.
Saturday May 24 is an American Foursomes, sponsored by Jenny Fletcher and Nicole Death.
Wednesday May 28 is an Individual Stableford, draw for partners after play, sponsored by Jill Morgan. It is also Cake Day which means a shotgun start.
Trundle Tournament is on May 25, Cowra 11,12,13 June, Cumnock 15 June and Dubbo 22 June.
