BELL WINS MEDAL
Mei Bell continued her consistent form to claim the Stanthorpe women’s golf Midweek Medal event in ideal golfing conditions.
Bell played an outstanding round and recorded a nett 71 score. Helen Jones stepped up to the mark also playing well to finish runner up with 72 nett.
Lisa Stuart is another who is never far away from the action and her gross 93 was the best of the round.
Stuart also putted well to win the putting competition and claimed all the pin shots on offer (12th, 17th and 5/14th).
BAIN ON THE WINNER’S PODIUM
Darren Bain starred with a net 65 to beat a large field of Warwick Sporters and claim the Sam Eaves Pro Shop event on Wednesday (4/8).
A trio of players, Don Stewart, Daffy Hynes and Evan Pfeffer all returned a nett 67 with Stewart surviving a three-way countback to claim the runner’s up gong. Hynes and Pfeffer, both getting a mention in the run-down along with Ray Dudley and Clive Pulley (68), Craig Burgess and Keitot (as recorded on the winner’s list) Clarke (69) and Mick Payne and Greg Wallace (70).
Tony Kahler had success on the 11th collecting four balls for the Pro pin while Greg Wallace picked up two and Troy Alsford one. At the Pro pin on the 13th Mark Simmons claimed the honours winning three balls, Greg Wallace two and Mal Galloway won the last on offer.
NTP’s went to Evan Pfeffer (5th), Clive Pulley (7th), Matt Penn (9th) and Greg Wallace (16th).
Sporters welcome, Samantha and Neil McCosker the new proprietors of the renamed, revamped Birdie Bar and Bistro at the golf club.
LUCK IS IN ON GOLF CROQUET COURT
Robyn Luck scored two hole in one shots as the Warwick Golf Croquet group came out in force on Thursday on their Court. Carol Ryan also had a good afternoon nailing a hole in one of her own.
Results:-
Sue Stanley-Harris (5), Yvonne Paul (5), Carol Ryan (5).
Lil Hendricks and Dani Logan (7) v Rhyl Dearden and Beth Schottelius (5)
Barb Morrison and Helen Dooley (7) v Heather Guymer and Robyn Luck (5)
Beth Schottelius and Dani Logan (7) v Lil Henricks and Yvonne Paul (5)
Heather Guymer and Carol Ryan (4) v Helen Dooley and Barb Morrison (4)
Sue Stanley- Harris (7), Rhyl Dearden (6), Robyn Luck (5)
Robyn Luck (7), Sue Stanley-Harris (6), Yvonne Paul (5)
Helen Dooley and Rhyl Dearden (7) v Barb Morrison and Heather Guymer (6)
Beth Schottelius (7) v Carol Ryan (2)
YATES FLIES INTO MEDAL ROUND
The Stanthorpe Golf Club Medal of Medallist competition draws ever closer and opportunities for golfers to secure their spot in the round are slipping away with the passing of each month .
On Saturday the winners of the August Monthly Medal Golf and putting competition, sponsored by the team from Stanthorpe Newsagency added their names to the list of those who have already qualified.
Shaun Yates has only recently joined the club and if his result on Saturday is any indication it seems that his game and the Stanthorpe course are well suited. Yates shot a handy 87 off the stick for a nett 63 which was a winning score. It was a very steady round from Yates. The only blemish on his card, an eight at the 13th. Of course, a round like that does not slip past the handicapper. No surprise his handicap has undergone an adjustment.
Yates will be in the mix in the Medal of Medallists round later in the year.
Matt Waterworth who parred the course, but with a much lower handicap could be considered unlucky and settled for the runner’s up position scoring a nett 69. Waterworth returned the lowest gross score of the round.
In the Ladies event Lisa Stuart continued her good form with a nett 78. A countback between Stuart and Mei Bell was necessary before Stuart was declared the winner. Stuart also returned the lowest gross (95) in the Ladies event. Mei Bell settling for the runner’s up spot after the countback.
Angelo Maugeri (26 putts) won the men’s putting event and Nikki Waterworth (31 putts) the ladies.
The men’s Pin shots went to Craig Fossey (3), David Burgess (12) and Brad Silver (17).
Margie Locke held the pin at 12 and Lisa Stuart at 17.
The Pro-pins were collected by Matt Waterworth (1/10), Brendan Barker (5/14) and Mark Hendry, (9/18).
The men’s rundown went to scores of nett 74 and better and the ladies to nett 79.
There are some upcoming events players should be aware of including the Foursomes Championships next Sunday (14 August). Tee off is 9.30am following Sporters. There is still time to arrange a partner for this popular alternate shot competition.
Having been postponed on several occasions due to the wet weather, the greens will undergo their annual coring on Monday 15 August. Helpers will be very welcome. If you and your rake can help, please be at the club around 7.30. Everyone is welcome.
The Hello Yellow Charity Golf Day is on again on Sunday 28 August. The event, a three person Ambrose is sponsored by the Community Bank Stanthorpe/Bendigo Bank. Proceeds go to the Stanthorpe Cancer Support Group.
The day is open to all golfers, including social players. You are not required to hold an official handicap, so get your team of three together and enter the event. Contact the club or drop into the clubhouse to book your time slot. There will be prizes for the teams’ and novelty events so remember to wear something yellow. The Granite Belt Rotarians will once again be manning the BBQ.
Meanwhile, club members, Madeline Jarman and Lorraine Evans sponsor this Saturday’s Single Stableford event. There is a time sheet is on the board at the club
BUSY WEEK ON THE GREEN AT STANTHORPE CLUB
Members of the Stanthorpe Bowls club wrapped up a busy week of play with a mix of Club Championship events and Social bowls on Saturday.
The finals of the Club selected Triples championship was decided on Saturday.
Greg Hammond, Bruno Stefanon and Len Girgenti had a comfortable win in their heat against Poly Lay, Rocky Thompson and Peter Smith. The score 18-13. In the second heat Luisa Girgenti, Ernie Jones and Brian Brown scored an 18-12 win over opponents Robyn Smith, Jack Bell and Wendy Hurnall.
The final was played Saturday afternoon. Hammond, Stefanon and Girgenti continued their winning form taking the title with a strong 21-14 win over Luisa Girgenti, Ernie Jones and Brian Brown. Congratulation to the winners and everyone who participated.
Earlier in the week the first of the elimination semi-finals in the Self Selected was decided. Wendy Hurnall and Frank Gallo were in excellent form outplaying Luisa Girgenti and Len Girgenti 20-10. The winners move through to the final which will be played on a date yet to be decided.
There were several games of social bowls played during the week. Margaret Harvey, Bruno Stefanon and John Fairley got the chocolates in their game against Cathy Stefanon, John Graham and Brian Brown. The score 18-13. On an adjacent rink Luisa Girgenti, Barry Murphy and Mick Mills scored a one shot win over Sylean Fairley, Rocky Thompson and Len Girgenti. (Score 16-15).
VALE – Val White
Members of the Stanthorpe Bowls Club, the wider Lawn Bowling community and the Granite Belt community were saddened to hear of the death of Val White.
Her passing marks the end of an era for the Stanthorpe Bowls Club as Val White was the longest serving member of the club. A wonderful woman and a great bowler. At 94 years young, Val bowled until earlier this year when she was forced to give up the game she loved due to deteriorating health. Val was also very active in the community and will be sadly missed by many. Deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Vale – Val White
ROLLING ALONG ON WARWICK GREEN
There has been plenty of activity on the green at the Warwick Bowls club. August kicked off with the Monthly Triples competition which was played last Tuesday (2/8). Warwick Rose City Spec Savers sponsored the popular competition.
The overall competition was won by the team of Barry Ziebell, Dave Scotney and Kim Hankinson from Southern Cross Club. Ray Southee, Richard Tartan and Tim Gallagher from the host club, Warwick, were the runner’s up.
The winner’s started their day well with a solid win 17-2 win over the Three Stoogers. Their good form continued in round two where they scored a comfortable 12-7 win over Clifton.
The runners up opened their account with a nine shot win over Robyn Griffith, Terry Banditt and Matt Shepherd. In round two they held their form defeating Ken Hayes and Team 16, 15-4.
In other round one results Clifton scored a 12-7 win over K Mooney’s team. Al Buse, Steve Tyter and Jools Buse defeated Edwin Welsh, Geoff Creighton and Trevor Wright 14-5.
Cita, Cameron and Wayne Foster had a 13-6 win over Peter Redgewell, Geoff Davis and John Johnson 13-6.
John Ruhle, Phil Wager and Russell Bean defeated Margaret, Barry and Mick O’Leary 14-5.
Peter Guy, Jim Rickard and Max Holder had a comfortable 14-5 win over Pamela Kerr, C. Lawyer and Brian Black.
Team 16 Ken Hayes defeated Doug Christensen’s Team seven 12-7.
Result 2nd Round – Skip’s name only:
Three Stooges def. Mat Shepherd 12-7; Trevor Wright def. K. Mooney 11-8; Jools Buse def. John Johnson 13-6; Wayne Foster def. Mick O’Leary 12-7; Russell Bean def. Max Holder 15-4; Brian Black def. Doug Christensen 12-7;
The green was turned out in perfect order thanks to the hard work of the green keeper. Tim Gallagher and Phil Wagner did plenty of work on the green prior to the start of play after overnight rain.
The KFC. sponsored bowls day wrapped up July. The winners Bing Hansen, Allan Vernal, Trevor Wright scored an 18-13 win over Aaron Payne, R. Tate and Jim Rickard 18-13.
Runners up Pamela Kerr, John Ruhle and Edwin Welsh defeated Pat Seipelt, Denis Sterling and Max Holder 29-15.
In the only other game played B. Perks, Phil Wagner, Russell Bean defeated. Ray Southee, Peter Guy and Brian Black 22-20.
The semi-finals of the Club Selected pairs were played last Saturday.
Gary Cooper and Craig Thurgate progress to the final after their narrow 18-17 win over Richard Tartan and Tim Gallagher. The result of the second semi-final was more clear cut. Phil Wagner and John Ruhle progress after their 29-17 win in the game over David ter’ Hedde and Russell Bean. The final of the Club Selected pairs will be played this Saturday 13 August.
There was one game of social pairs played while the semi-finals were underway. Faye and partner Bill Lee scored an 18-13 win over Pat Seipelt and Michael Dungey.
Looking ahead in August
Sat 13: Social and Final of C/S Pairs
Wed 17: K.F.C. Sponsored bowls.
Sat 20: Social.
If you are planning to play Wednesday or Saturday afternoon, please submit names between noon and 12.30 pm. Play starts at 1 pm. Call the club on (07) 46 611 516, or add you name to the list on the outside Notice Board.
RUGGED UP FOR PENNANTS PRACTICE
The Summit Bowls Club Pennants team brushed aside the cold and windy conditions and rugged up for some pre competition practice on Saturday while another group of stalwarts played social games.
Honing their skills Pennants players, Adrian Jackson, Brian Wilmot, Rob Capelli and Tyler Sweeney scored an 18 – 11 win over counterparts Peter Ayerst, Michael Sweeney, Jamie Zamprogno and Tony Schubert.
On the Social scene Mary Zanatta and Alex Mattiazzi scored a 16-12 win over John Graham and Frank Taylor. In the only other game played Brian Brown, Eddie Zanatta and Paul Zamprogno had a comfortable 17 – 4 win over Rod Crome, Pam Moore and Paul Beaman.
Around the corner at the Summit:
Sat, 13 Aug – Trophy Afternoon
Tue,16 Aug – Turkey Triples
Sat, Sun 20/21 Aug – SDMDBA Pennants
TURKEY TRPILES OPEN MONTHLY PROGRAM
Dan Hughes, Matt Shepherd and Lynn Collie combined to win the Turkey Triples to start the Warwick Bowls August program on a high. The runner’s up were Peter Collis, Marg Wright and Carl Sutherland.
Club competition continued Saturday with play in the Club Selected Triples.
In the opening round Rob Alcock, Mick O’Leary and Shirley Alcock played Ed Diery, Peter Ridgewell and Jan Walsham and scored a 25-12 win to progress to the next round.
Peter Collis, Dan Hughes and Lynn Collie progressed after they scored a 20-11 win over Johnno Johnson, Peter Dipplesman and Marg Wright.
The finals were played later in the afternoon Peter Collis and his team scored a 20-15 win to take the title.
For those bowlers not involved in the Triples final three games of Scroungers were played. Ed Diery the winner and Ray Southee the runner up.
Importantly, between games on Saturday a special meeting of the club elected a new Board of Management chairperson. Peter Collis has taken on the job.
This Saturday the club’s Pennants players will be putting in some practice before the upcoming pennants competition.
For those not involved in a Pennants team there will be games of mixed social bowls starting at 1pm.
FEES, AGM, ELECTIONS AT THE CROSS
It is that time of year for members of the Southern Cross Bowls club – are now due. For the convenience of members fees can now be paid using EFTPOS facilities. Members are reminded that if they wish to have a voice at the upcoming AGM and committee elections, they must be financial members.
The 2022 AGM is scheduled for 11am this Sunday (14 August). The AGM will and follow the elections for the Ladies and Men’s Committees at 10am.
A BBQ lunch and an afternoon of social bowls (beginning at 1pm) will follow the AGM.
Looking ahead :-
Sat 20 Aug – Men’s Pennants to be played at Tannymorel.
Sun 21Aug 21 – Pennants Finals at Inglewood.
Sat 3rd Sept – Bowls Club Challenge with Condamine Sports Club 1pm.
The Condy Club will bring a team of players ready for a full on friendly challenge. Everyone including novices are welcome. Be at the club by 12.30pm.
SHOOTERS BATTLE STRONG GUSTY WINDS
When members Southern Downs Rifle Club gathered at the 300 yard firing line on the Risdon Range on Sunday conditions were not ideal. There were good fields in each division however competitors had to do battle with the strong, gusty winds as well as the targets.
In the Standard class, winner Dave Taylor shot well and was denied a maximum score by just one point.
It was a tight finish between eventual winner Richard McKillop and Kevin Jones in the Open class. Just a couple of points separated the winner and runner up.
Jade Sheehan was on target and finished ahead of a large field in the Sporter / Hunter class. Curtis Gray did best of the rest finishing runner up.
Rob Bondfield was the sole entrant in the Target class and put down a good score.
Full Results:-
300 yards F class
Standard (Max score 126)
Dave Taylor (125.9); Greg Wilson (120.6); Margaret Taylor (110.7); Geoff Volmerhause (109.3).
F Open (Max Score 126)
Richard McKillop (122.7); Kevin Jones (122.5); Bruce McAllan (121.5); Charlie Montgomery (119.6); Craig Montgomery (116.7).
Sporter/Hunter (Max Score 105)
Jade Sheehan (94.3); Curtis Gray (91.1) Brendan Bunting (89.3); Jamie Squires (87.2);
Ben Squires (79.3); Abby Hannaford (78); Tim Prentiss (75); Jason Charles (42).
Target Class (Max score105)
Rob Bondfield (91.5)
This Sunday shooters will gather at the 400 yard mound for the club’s weekly competition which starts at 9am. Sign on is at 8.30am.
Members are reminded of the upcoming AGM which will be held on Sunday, 11 September.
For further information about upcoming events or the Southern Downs Rifle Club, please contact Margaret (07) 4666 1018.
VISITORS ON THE STANTHORPE COURT
Stanthorpe mallet players were joined on their court by members of the Warwick club on Tuesday (2/8) and conditions were ideal for the Association Croquet games. Leslie Grayson (Warwick) and Grace Howard played Dorothy Gartery (Warwick) and Pauline Smith in the morning games. Gartery and Smith got away to a good start and held an early lead. Smith played well and had a run of two and scored a hoop with an excellent long shot that went the length of the court. Her partner, Gartery played very consistently. Grayson and Howard used skill and strategy to stay in touch however it was not quite enough. In a game that went down to the wire Gartery, and Smith won 16-15. Grayson and Howard each had one run of two.
Tony Hinde (Warwick) and Joy Newman went head to head with Julie Grayson (Warwick) and Jenny Tunbridge. Grayson and Tunbridge held a narrow lead early in the game after both scoring a peel before a hiccup at hoop four where they were stuck.
It allowed Hinde and Newman to score a run of three hoops and make up ground. In a similar result to the first game, it was not enough, and the early leaders, Grayson and Tunbridge won by a point. The score 17-16.
Games continued into the afternoon. Tony Hinde played solo against Leslie Grayson and Jenny Tunbridge. Hinde took the lead after scoring five consecutive hoops. A mix of consistent play and excellent tactics allowed Grayson and Tunbridge to narrow the gap. Late in this game the red ball of Hinde was stuck at hoop one allowing Grayson and Tunbridge to secure a 9-8 win. In the final game of the day, Dorothy Gartery and Sharyn Roser scored a win over Julie Grayson and Pauline Smith. Roser scored one peel in the game. Players struggled with their length in this game as the drier greens played faster than earlier in the day.
HUGHES GETS THE JOB DONE
There was a larger turn out for Sunday Sporters in Stanthorpe than in recent weeks. Perhaps some players thought Jack Frost had left the district. Alas it was not the case and with the back nine in play a sneaky breeze soon joined the party. That early morning sunshine had looked so promising.
Barry Hughes played a steady round and returned nett 26 to take the Sunday honours. Recently he has been let down by his play on the greens but after Sunday’s round it seems he has this part of his game under control.
Hamish Adams returned to Sporters and made his presence felt. A round of nett 28 earned him the runner’s up prize. Adams also played a well-controlled round but a disappointing eight on the second hole proved costly at the end of the day.
Margie Locke also returned nett 28 but missed out at the cut of the cards and settled for a spot in the run down.
38 was the best gross score of the round, and it was of little surprise that the score came from Brendan Barker. There are now a handful of players who can go low on the nine holes. Looks as though could be some interesting competition on the horizon.
There were two pin shots on offer and although several players got close no one managed to hold the green. The pin shots therefore went unclaimed.
This Sunday play is on the front nine and gets underway between 7.30 and 8am. This week the Stanthorpe Club Foursomes Championships follow so all Sporters must tee off from the first tee.
IMPROVED CONDITIONS; IMPROVED SCORES
A glance at the score sheets after the Warwick Ladies mid-week Stableford competition told a very different story to the results seen in May and June. There were only a handful of players at that time able to get above 30 points due to the condition of the course.
This past week the winning score was 35 points and four players finished with that score. A tricky count back was required to find the winner but, in the end, Di Evans was declared the winner ahead of Yvonne Pinington, Melanie McLennan and Wendy Rhea.
Di’s 19 points on the back nine secured her win. Wendy Rhea took he honours on the front nine with 19 points.
Melanie, Lyn McKillop and Narelle Norris shared the Pro Pin on the seventh.
Three more gobbles were added to the chart after the round – Jill Barnes (4th), Yvonne Pinington (9th) and Lyn McKillop (16th).
BEGINNING TO LOOK LIKE NORMAL
The Warwick Ladies golf competitions are beginning to return to normal and on Saturday the women played the programmed monthly medal competition for the first time in three months.
That’s not to say conditions were ideal. There was rain again but not on the day and not enough to keep the golfers off the course.
Samantha Hinze won the Division One medal with a round of 75 nett . She also bagged a win in the putting competition needing only 28 putts for her round. Narelle Norris (78 nett) was the runner up.
The Division Two winner was Trish Roberts (72 nett). Her 30 putts also won her the putting competition. Yvonne Pinington who returned 74 nett was the Division Two runner up.
Lois Wilson took the front nine honours after a countback with Lyn McKillop.
Players mentioned in the rundown included Michelle Wright (76 nett), Di Macdonald (76 nett), Wendy Rhea (77 nett), Helen Olsen (78 nett), Trish Bell (78 nett) and Jill Barnes (80 nett). Sam Hinze, Carole Brandon and Trish Bell won the approaches in their divisions.
The Warwick Condamine Sports Club sponsor the Monthly Medal competitions.
STANTHORPE CENTRAL HOTEL DARTS
Results Thursday 4 August
Top Flights defeated Central Hotel 8-1
Highest Score:- Rod Spencer – 121
Highest Peg:- Wayne KleindeinstS – 42
Best Player:- Darryl Boekholt – 3 tons, 4 pegs
Jaggers defeated The Gilligan’s 6-3
Highest Score:- Rielly Beckett – 126
Highest Peg:- Bob Miller – 40
Best Player:- Tod Beckett – 2 tons, 4 pegs
Outsider’s defeated Dirty Badgers 7-2
Highest Score:- Elliot Dawson – 125
Highest Peg:- Barry Bulow – 68
Best Player:- Elliot Dawson – 2 tons, 3 pegs
CLIFTON OPEN A BIG EVENT
The Clifton Bowls club hosted their Open Carnival at the weekend with 16 teams from various clubs playing for a chance to share in the $1,000 in prize money. The event was sponsored by Pursehouse Rural, Pacific Seeds, Bartranz Petroleum and National Farmers Warehouse.
Congratulations to the overall winners, the team of K Dakin, R Chicken, J Hanson and T Wilson. Finishing in second place were R Tait, M Wright, S Alcock and R Alcock with K Commens, T Gibbs, D Gibbs and A Gibbs in third
The final round winners were N Farmer, M Grayson, A McKinney and W Nerney.
This Saturday things are likely to be a little more subdued for the Raff Sponsored Day. Please submit your names in 12.30 pm ready for a 1pm start. It is a casual dress day, and play will be followed by a BBQ.
The Pennants competition is not far away. Saturday and Sunday 20-21 August at the Tannymorel Club.
The bar at the club will be open this Friday night from 5pm and meals are available from 6pm. Call Julie ( 0402 029 263) for bookings. Karaoke kicks off fr
