Reggie celebrates hole-in-one to win Saturday stableford

MENS GOLF By Short Putt The sunny conditions were made much brighter for one male golfer during Saturday's Individual Stableford competition, sponsored by MTA Travel. Reggie Murray played the ultimate shot when he 'aced' the 18th hole to finish off his round. That was an NTP which was hard to beat. The competition field comprised 60 players. The Div-1 winner was Reggie Murray who scored 41 points, aided by his 'Hole-in- One' which was a 4-pointer. He did have a 'wipe' on the front-9, after a bit of tree trouble, but managed a 4-pointer on the 7th to go along with that on the 18th. The Div-1 runner up was Todd Callaghan, who managed 39 points. He scored on every hole and like Reggie, he did better on the back-9 than the front-9. The Div-2 winner was Lachlan Alley with 43 points. His game was a steady stream of 2- and 3-pointers, with a rare blemish on the 13 th hole and no startling results elsewhere. The Div-2 runner-up was Archie Quirk, carding a very creditable 37 points. He was pleased with his steady play, and thrilled with his par on the last that earned him 4-points. The ball sweep went to 33 points, going to: 37 - K Herbert; 36 - B Ashton; 35 - J Reid, M Simmonds; 34 - J Coulthurst, S Jarrett, S Thomas, A Paterson, J Dobell, P Dawson; 33 - M Inder, A Dukes, G Hooper, P Grayson, B Parker. The NTP's went to: 9th - Anthony Alley; 18th - Reggie Murray. There were five 2's overall, but neither of the NTP winners got theirs. The 3rd yielded four 2's, with one on the 9 th going to Jeff Haley. The Pro Shop Super-Pin, held on the 9th hole, went to Anthony Alley. His shot to 177 cm was no 'gimme', and alas he did not convert. Undoubtedly the story of the day was Reggie's Hole-in-One. He described his shot as a classic 6-iron that drew gently onto the pin, landed short and softly then ran up to and into the hole. He sat remarkably calmly in the Golfie, receiving congratulations from other golfers with modesty. With his style of play, this could be the first of many 'aces' for the senior junior. It may have been good luck or just plain skill, but one group demonstrated whatever it was with aplomb. Shane Sallaway was among a group of big hitters. When playing the 16th, every one of them sent their tee shots towards 'the big gum in the fairway'. But Shane's shot was the only one that sailed cleanly through and finished well down the fairway. Definite skill that one. There was no Stableford Medley on Sunday. Here is the News: The 'Opens Season' is still with us. Two events coming up are: Peak Hill Open Aug 25, Bogan Gate Open Sep 8. And don't forget to enter a team into the VW/PGA Scramble to be played on Sun 1 Sep. There are some good putters as prizes for the winning group, and each player receives a sleeve of high quality Callaway balls. Contact H/Pro Will for details about nominations. And a further reminder about the Demo Equipment days for Titleist and Callaway. Both brands will be available for trial on Wed 4 Sep. Contact H/Pro Will if you want to try any of the new gear. Steve B thinks the new Titleist drivers are beautiful. The time sheet for the 'Roylances Cup' scheduled for Sep 14 is filling up. This is a 3- person Ambrose, with many prizes on offer. There are quite a few individual spots among the field and a rare time slot for a team or two. The tee time sheet is available in the Pro Shop. Players should be preparing for the Club Championships, scheduled in October. While it is a way off yet, the course staff are preparing the greens now to get them in tip top condition for October. Thanks once again to the sponsors - Lachlan Commodities for the Champs and Pool Magic for the daily comp on each round. In a new venture, Golf NSW is partnering with 7Plus in the Inaugural World Mens Sand Green Championships, to be held at Binalong Community Club on Sep 28 and 29. Entry is free to watch Professionals and Elite amateurs challenge the course. See the printout on the Notice Board. It is crystal ball time: This Saturday, August 24, is the annual GNSW/KENO 2-Person Ambrose, sponsored by Gunn Golf. The field includes team combinations of either men, ladies or mixed players. With a good field the winners for each combination are eligible to go forward to the regional finals, the details of which to be announced soon. Sunday, August 25 has the Stableford Medley. VETS GOLF Dave Hall from Condobolin took his A grade game to Grenfell last Thursday returning home as the NSWVGA Medal winner for the Lachlan Valley Veterans Golf Association. On a day where the challenging well grassed course was made even more so after overnight rain scores were not as good as usual with the winning score two shots over handicap 34 points. Thirty eight players represented clubs from across the LV association with medal score qualifiers from Forbes players. John Milton 33, Peter Barnes 30, Alf Davies 30, Jeff Haley 27, Ted Morgan 24 and Les Little 22. Sole representative who qualified from Parkes Rob Staples was unfortunately unable to play. In the days event scores were slightly better with Barry Toms from Condobolin best in A grade with 35 points from Grenfell's Keith Cartman two shots in arrears. Best score for the day went to B grade winner, the big hitting Adam Andrews from Forbes playing to his handicap for 36 points and two better then club mate John Milton. Nearest the pins. All grades Barry Toms (Condobolin), A grade Nil, B grade John Barrow (West Wyalong), ladies Shirley Mawhinney (Grenfell). Thursday proved a successful day for Condobolin tops in the Coles/Miller Shield winning with 102 points (three best scores) from Forbes 100, Grenfell 99, West Wyalong 91, Parkes 59. Twin Towns vets golf in Parkes on Thursday, noms from 9.30am for a 10am shot gun start. From the BG scribe - With warmer weather and the smell of after play coffee has Tuesday social golf gaining momentum with 11 fronting up last week where new 'boy' on the block Bede Tooth surviving a count-back from Dave Rhodes scoring 24 points. Another four players on 23 points making it a rather congested finish. Players are looking forward to the return of fearless leader Geoff Drane after an extended absence. LADIES GOLF By The Birdie Thank you McFeeters Motor Museum for your sponsorship for the 18 hole Stroke match which was played on August 14th. Play was for the 6th Rd of Golf NSW Medal. Division 1 winner was Heather Davidson carding 71 net. Division 2 winner was Debbie Tilley with a handicap smashing 66 net. Ball sweep winners were Kate Steele Park, Robin Lyell and Linda Cowan. Jennifer Fletcher was the only nearest to the pin in this match getting closest on the 9th. August 17 was the Steve Gaffney Building Sponsored 18 hole Stableford. Some very low scores were carded until Division 1 winner Sally Crosby entered her score with 35 points. Nice play Sally. Division 2 winner was Rose Carroll with a very popular score of 29 needing a 3 way c/b. Ball winner for this match was Jill Cripps. Nearest to the pins were Rose Carroll on the 9th and Robin Lyell on the 18th. Matches set down for play this week include on Saturday August 24 Golf NSW 2 person Ambrose Qualifying round, sponsored by Gunn Golf. Wednesday August 28 is Stableford with play in two divisions sponsored by Undercover. Shot Gun start and Cake Day. Saturday 31 is the Cahill's Footwear sponsored 4BBB Medley.