During this time they have gathered funds, which are used to provide for prizes, luncheons and Christmas parties. Recently the group decided to donate to the Forbes Golf Club Mens competition, providing sponsorship for three of the events on the 2018/19 calendar. These events are - the April 18-hole Par, July 4BBB Stableford Multiplier and the January 18-hole Stableford.

At a recent start of play, the group leader Geoff Coles, on behalf of the Tuesday Golfers, presented the money to Club Captain Steve Grallelis. Steven acknowledged the support from the group to the Golf Club, wholeheartedly endorsed their friendly style of play, and vowed to join them very soon.

Another sunny day was enjoyed by the 20 ladies. Judy Kerr Colleen Liebich and Judy Girot had a win over Lyn Elliott Colleen Dean and Anne Walker with great bowls by the two skips. Robyn Mattiske and Ann Mackay easily defeated Loris Stewart and Kay Toohey while Jill Taylor and Sandra Priest had a close game against Leslie Dunstan and Pam Stevens The winning rink of the day went to Deanna Williams Noela Girot and Annette Tisdell who defeated Alice Allen Carmel Murray and Lyn Simmonds all making the most of the beautiful autumn weather.

Happy Birthday to Pat Hodson for today  We hope you have a nice day Our winner of the meat raffle was Loris Stewart. Last week we saw Elyssa Cunningham defeating Leslie Dunstan 25-8 in the Minor Singles Competition.

This week we will see more Minor Singles matches with Robyn Mattiske  versus Elyssa Cunningham and Kay Toohey versus Glenys Ryan also Judy Kerr versus Hazel Prince Good luck ladies. A reminder that now we have the book open for the triples and fours competition so ladies get your teams sorted and names in.

Just a reminder to all that our annual subs are due by May 31 and payable to Dawyn Harvey our Treasurer You need to be a member to play in the club competitions. The social selectors for June are Hazel Prince and Lesley Dunstan and morning Tea duties will be Lyn Elliott and Noela Girot in charge. Social Bowls call 9am and 9.30am and you will be in a team.

-by Colleen Liebich

Last Thursday 32 veteran golfers from Forbes and Parkes played the weekly 12 hole competition here in Forbes where conditions were just about prefect from the weather to the course layout. It took organisers time to determine the winner after four players scored 25 points. In the end Forbes' John Whatmore won from club mate Geoff Coles with Ken Sanderson and Tony Cogswell having to settle for a ball in the sweep.

Other ball winners were – 24 points, Michael Lynch (P), 23 Barry Toole (F), 22 Peter Schofield (F), Graham Cooke (P), Ted Morgan (F), Barry Parker (F), Laurie Wakefield (P), 21 Phil Bishop (P), Doug Doig (Leeton). Encouragement award went to Tony Delmenigo (P) while nearest the pins went to Garry Collits (F) on the 9th and Alf Davies 18th in A grade while no B grade players reached the greens on both holes. In the Mick Miller shield, Forbes with 22 players scored 148 points to Parkes (nine players) 130 points. Thursday will be 12 holes in Parkes, noms from 12.30pm for a 1pm shot gun start.

Last Tuesday 20 played the 12 hole comp with Garry Collits scoring best to record 34 points, which included a miss showing how the Tuesday handicapping system opens the way for record scores. Runner up was Brian Clarke with 33 points despite being interrupted due to a fire siren call. Tuesday golf again today with ball toss at 9.30am for playing partners. For more on Tuesday golf contact Geoff Coles or Geoff Drane.

Last Wednesday Night, May 23 was third round of our Winter Comp. Apart from court three where a tie ensued, team score margins were dramatic. The highest scorers, with 22 points and no losses were D and W Bilsborough’s teams. The Lowest were Roaches and Coombs at six points each with no wins. Danny Bilsborough, Jack Gordon, Simon Flynn and Will Wallace had notable wins against their tough opponents. An excellent match ended with Alister Carlisle’s defeat of Josh Barnard. Both boys retrieved well and dug deep as these scores testify; 10–15, 17–15, 15–12, 15–12.

Team Results Were: Court One; D Bils (22) defeated Coombs (6) Danny beat Graham 3–1, A Gordon beat N Toole 3–0, S Tottenham beat Pat Cormie 3–0, G Falvey beat T Cormie 3–1. Court Two; Roaches (6) lost to W Bils (22) Nathan lost to Wayne 0–3, E Gaffney lost to S Flynn 1–3, sub T Cormie lost to sub G Falvey 1–3, K Buddhika lost to B Barnard 0–3. Court Three; Allegris (14) tied Millers (14) Brendon beat Lockie 3–0, E Stewart lost to W Wallace 1–3, H Toole lost to C Toole 0–3. Thursday evening, Pipers were top scorers at 27 points for the third week in a row.

Dawe’s team were lowest with 15. Each court had its great matches. Brothers Mark and Scott Webb thrilled the crowd until Mark lost set five 10–15. Anthony Gordon lost the fifth set 7–15 to Graham Coombs after taking sets three and four.

Two more “must mentions” are John Betlands great comeback at two sets down, to defeat Sandy Paterson 15–6, and Kacey Nightingales win against Alex Bayley 15–13 after five, full sets. Dan Bayley lost 3–0 Brendon Allegri, Deb Bryant lost to Blair Thomas 1–3 and Yours Truly lost the ball in the warm up and then the match 0–3 to Chris McQuie.

Team Scores Were: Court One; Kings (18) lost to Sharpes (24)  Richard beat Kyle 3–0, M Webb lost to S Webb 2–3, G Nightingale lost to B Acret 1–3, L Webb beat S Mackay 3–0. G Falvey lost to K Bryant 0–3. Court Two; Doyles (19) lost to Hornerys (23) Alex lost to sub R King 2–3, M Doyle beat P Cowhan 3–1, John Betland beat S Paterson 3–2, K Nightingale beat A Bayley 3–2, sub G Falvey lost to S Tottenham 0–3. Court Three; Pipers (27) defeated Dawes (15) Darryn beat Oli 3–0, D Hodges lost to P Thompson 0–3, A Gordon lost to G Coombs 2–3, E Cowhan beat T King 3–1, S Gordon beat R Madge 3–0.

-by Drop Shot!