LADIES BACK IN THE SWING
The Warwick Women golfers swung into action in the first week of January playing the
Birdie Bistro and Bar Monthly Medal over two divisions – Handicaps 0-25 and 26-45. These handicaps have been adjusted to provide more even divisions based on last records from 2022.
A countback was required to determine the Division One winner when both Kath Devereux and Mary Young returned scores of nett 69. Following the countback Kath Devereux got the nod and Mary relegated to runner up by a narrow margin.
Do Johnson returned nett 71 to take the prize in Division Two. The Runner up was Carole
Brandon (nett 74).
Balls in the rundown went to Gwen Mills and Molly Scotney (72) , Marg Adcock (73) and
Jill Barnes (74).
Kath Devereux also won the Division One approach on the front nine wile Di Johnston won Div Two.
Maria Carey won the back nine approach on 14.The Pro Pin went to Sam Hinze, Anna Cox, Mary Young and Tub Ingall. Lyn McKillop had the best front nine.
Division One putting honours went to Molly Scotney (30) while Wendy Rhea (29) had the best record in Division Two.
A good field teed off in the first midweek comepitition of the year, a stroke event on the red course sponsored by Cherry Tree Coffee and Dining who have come on board again as sponsors of Ladies Golf in 2023.
After a countback Melanie McLennan (nett 69) was declared the winner. The runner up also with (nett 69) was Marg Adcock. On a congested leader board, they were closely followed by Wendy Rhea (70), Anna Cox (71), Annice Payne and Di Johnston (72) who received a ball in the rundown.
Narelle Norris won the Pro Pin while Wendy Rhea, Trish Bell and Di Evans also received a prize. Sharron Cooper returned the best front nine.
Rounding out the week the Ladies played the first 9/18 White Stableford event for the year. which was co-sponsored by Style Shoes and Warwick Sandstone.
Marg Adcock continued he good form she showed earlier I the week winning the event with a score of 40 points which included an excellent birdie on the 16th.
Maria Carey (21) had the Best front nine and Annice Payne (21) won the best back nine.
In the run down balls went to Lynn Lane (37); Majella Kahler (35), Janine Stewart and Kath Devereux (34), Mary Young (33) and Liz Cockram (32).
Marg Adcock also took the Pro Pin at 16 along with Majella Kahler, Lyn McKillop and Jill Barnes.
Yvonne Pinington played in the nine hole event and scored 18 on the Front nine.
This Saturday the Ladies swill be playing a par v SS event sponsored Meat House on Pratten. Most ladies have already paid up for the annual competitions including the Shootout and to date there are already 20 nominations. It looks as though it is one again going to be tough to secure a place in the Ladies Sudz Shootout later in the year.
Remember it is never too late to pay up with entry forms still available in the ladies room. The Ladies are also looking forward to the annual Two Ball Australia Day Ambrose comepitition on 26th January. Get your together and nominate on the timesheet and don’t forget to come dressed in your best Aussie outfit.
BIG HITTING BURGESS A SPORTERS WINNER
Stanthorpe Sporters were out and about on the back nine of the Stanthorpe Golf course on Sunday for their regular nine hole event.
It was great to see several familiar faces returning after an extended holiday break.
Andrew Burgess is a player who hits the ball a long way and it was certainly an asset last Sunday helping him to the winning score of nett 24.
However, it was not a one sided result. Burgess had to survive a cut of the cards as Angelo Maugeri and John Rawlings also returned nett 24. In the wash up Burgess was named the winner, Angelo Maugeri the runner up and John Rawlings relegated collected a run down.
Paul Armstrong had another fine round scoring 38 off the stick to claim bragging rights for gross score on the day. Another example of Armstrong’s consistency.
There were two pin shots on offer. Par three specialist, Terry Byrnes had success at the 12th and collected the wobbly ball prize and can now use his personalised ball marker to mark his spot on the green.
The remaining pin shot at 17 was won by the overall winner Burgess. Ironically it was perhaps his worst hit of the day. He almost missed the tee shot but plenty of top spin saw the ball run the length of the fairway, up onto the green finishing only a couple of metres from the pin. Burgess missed the putt for birdie and settle for par and the NTP.
Sporters will be back on course next Sunday playing the front nine. Tee off is from 8am and there is an open invitation for anyone to join the fun.
TURKEY TRIPLES DRAWS BIG CROWD
The Southern Cross Bowls Club hosted their first Turkey Triples comepitition of the year last week. The green was running beautifully, and the eight rinks were filled to capacity and 48 bowlers enjoyed a great day.
Organisers wish to thank those bowlers who travelled from Stanthorpe, The Summit, Tannymorel and Clifton clubs as well as Warwick and Warwick East.
When the breeze dropped during the day you could really feel the heat from the sun but the heat of play was there all day but was mixed with plenty of fun and laughter.
The Games Director, Clark Davidson did such a great job organising the teams that he left himself in reserve and didn’t get a game. He wandered about in the background giving support and cheek in equal amounts.
After an excellent day on the green the winners, Matty Shepherd, Lorna Tucker and Margaret Grayson heir prizemoney which was presented by Matt Hardy from sponsor Matt’s Mowers & More.
The runners-up were Geoff Creighton, Danny Hughes and Marion Skaines while Cheryl Wickham, Dave Scotney and Daphne Cross received the Encouragement Award. Incidentally they also finished in third place.
Lucky “numbers” raffle prizes were won by Robyn Griffith and Val Gray. The raffle “ticket” winners were Peter Ridgewell, Carl Sutherland, Max Balfour, Daryl Busch and Pat Gainey.
A special thank ass always to the volunteers who made the day happen.
As always, thanks went to all that volunteers that made it happen.
Last Sunday four rinks of bowlers played crazy pairs. Losing teams moved on after the first 10 ends to play another team. There was not one person who went crazy, but some teams might have gone close judging by the scores.
Congratulations to the winners (highest score) Gordon Assay and Wayne Foster.
Daryl Bush was not at the club to claim his win in the member’s draw, and it has n jackpotted to $120 but remember you can’t win if you’re not at the club.
Nominations are now being taken for the Club’s A & B Grade Men’s Singles. The “B” Grade games will be played on 4/5 February and the “A” grade on the 18/19 February
This week Social bowls have been scheduled for Friday January 15. Games begin at 4.30pm. Be at the club by 4pm to get a game.
There will be Social bowls on Thursday 26th January – Australia Day. Play begins at 1pm and everyone is welcome. I understand that there might even be a prize for the best dressed Aussie on the green.
A reminder that there a Management Committee Meeting has been scheduled for 3pm Friday 27 January.
You can follow all of the club’s activities on their Facebook page.
SLASHERS WIN FOR SIMMONDS
Six groups teed off in this week’s round of the Langham Slashers Sunday competition among the mix were several newcomers and several finished among the prize winners.
The overall winner, Mark Simonds returned nett 29 and picked up the Birdie Bar and Bistro Voucher. Peter Balfour (nett 31) was the runner up.
The Best gross score belonged to one of the newcomers, Josh Jensen who scored 42 off the stick. Jensen also claimed the longest drive of the morning with a sensational 270 plus metres on the 14th fairway.
Chris Hall had the least number of putts for his round (15) and picked up the prize.
Prizes for NTP’s went the way of Joe Henave (another newcomer) at the 11th. The 13th belonged to Josh Jensen while Gary Millard was on song at the 16th.
The winner of the Ollie Ball for the most putts was another newcomer Steve Oslington (21) who also claimed the equally prestigious Bradman Ball for the Highest Gross Score (51) but not before a tussle with Leigh Nisbet for the prize.
This Sunday the comepitition is sponsored by the Slashers and play will be on the front nine with tee off between 6am-6.30am.
If you are interested in joining the Langham Slashers for an enjoyable morning of social golf, contact 0408 949 979 for more information or alternatively font up on Sunday morning for a hit. A reminder that this Saturday night (21/1) is the Slashers monthly dinner at the Warwick RSL club at 6.30pm.
FOUNDATION CUP WINNERS
On Saturday Stanthorpe golfers played a stroke event which was also the second round of the Foundation Cups.
History tells us that leading after round one is a distinct advantage in the Foundation Cup and Ron Batterham took full advantage of his position coming into the second round in the men’s event. Batterham went on to add his name to the list of winners of the Men’s Foundation Cup however he did not have everything his own way. A countback was necessary to determine the overall winner as a number of players figured in the final equation.
In the Ladies Cup Lyn Ludlow did not have the luxury of leading after round one but an excellent second round of nett 66 helped her to claim a win the Ladies Cup.
Club President Len Leigh sponsored Saturday’s event.
In the day’s single events, Ivan Juriss had one of his best rounds for some time. A score of nett 68 was good enough for him to claim the men’s prize. Another countback was required to determine the runner up and it was junior golfer Hamish Adam who got the nod. Adam continues to impress with his good play.
The Ladies Cup winner Lyn Ludlow also took the honours in the Ladies event on Saturday. Runner-up Lorraine Evans had another solid round returning nett 71.
Matt Waterworth claimed the Pin Shot at three. Matt urges owned 12 and Bruce Green was on song at 17.
Nathan Stibbard collected pro-pins at 1/10 and 5/14 with the 9/18 pin won by Richard Reardon. The birdies nest was not collected.
Lyn Ludlow held the pin at three in the ladies comepitition; Lorraine Evans at 12 and Margie Locke at 17.
In the men’s run down, scores of nett 71 and better were rewarded and Linda Kelly collected the ladies run down.
This Saturday the competition is an individual Stableford event. the day is sponsored by Jason Lawer, an ex-junior member and ex-member of the club who is a very capable golfer. Jason often plays when he sponsors and hopefully will be on the course on Saturday. Tee off is from the normal time of 11.30am for the afternoon session and there is a time sheet is on the board at the club.
