WEATHER KEEPS NUMBERS DOWN
Six women from the Warwick Club played in the Warwick Sporters Crimestoppers Day on Wednesday. The unpleasant weather conditions deterring many of the usual midweek ladies.
Anne Lyons and Maria Carey won the Ladies competition. The runners up were Judy Lester and Gail Watts and Vicki Bennett and Lyn McKillop finished in third place. The Sporters club was able to donate $500 to support Crimestoppers.
Another small field teed off in Saturday’s Aussie six pack day.
Tub Ingall and Annice Payne took the honours returning a score of 68. Mel McLennan and Roslyn Darton were the runners -up. Their score 63.
There were some excellent individual scores throughout the round which will see some movement on the Shootout board.
Majella Kahler who has been in good form had a great round of 40 points. Roslyn Darton 37 points and Tub Ingall 36 points.
This week the ladies will be playing the midweek medal sponsored by the Warwick RSL – look for the results in next week’s edition.
On Saturday the Ladies play a red Stableford.
The Warwick women golfers would like to wish out going Golf Pro, Sam Eaves and Kimberly and their boys, good luck in their new adventure. The ladies wish to thank Sam for everything he has done for the ladies’ golfing community as the club pro and friend. Members will be looking forward to seeing you around on the golf courses or even on the TV.
SPORTERS WELCOME IMPROVED CONDITIONS
Sunday the weather and golf Gods got their heads together and the result was one of the better mornings for Stanthorpe Sporters golfers and it was a very welcome change.
The sun was out and only a light breeze to worry about. The fairways however are still very wet as Sporters played the front nine.
After suffering a few lean weeks, President Thorny finally turned ordinary form into winning form and claimed the top prize with a nett 28 score.
He hit tee his shots quite well but had still had trouble with fairway shots, but his handicap helped him to claim the win.
If John Rawlings who picked the best card and claimed the prize.
Max Hunter missed out on the runner’s up prize but figured in the run down.
Paul Armstrong was back on the track, and it was no surprise to see him walk off with the best gross, 42 for the round.
Only one pin shot was on offer. This went to par three specialist, Terry Byrnes. His tee shot at the third was pin high, though slightly right of the pin and just managed to hold the green.
Perhaps the unlucky player of the day was Gary Kirby who reportedly hit some very good tee shots, some of which even landed on the fairway in play. Gary admitted that he trouble with his second shots, playing off the fairway. A bit of practice might be in order.
This Sunday, Sporters play the back nine with tee off at 8am and of course there is an open invitation for anyone to join Sporters for a round.
CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS SET THE STANDARD
Another month is coming to an end and on Saturday the Stanthorpe golfers played their end of month team’s event, Canadian foursomes. Teams were playing for the Howard and Sons cups. This event has been played now for many years and the club is grateful to the Howard family particularly Terry, Mal and Freddie Howard for their continued support and sponsorship of the event.
Just a week ago Brendan Barker won the club’s championships with a win in the stroke event. In this competition he partnered Danny Folkers, and the pair returned the best nett score, and their names will be added to the cups.
Finishing a very close second was the team of Mick O’Brien and Nat Marano who were a fraction of a point away.
The runners up were closely followed by the combination of Barry Hughes and Aaron Simmers who collected the run down prize.
The ladies played the same event. Their round sponsored by club member Mei Bell. Marie Cook followed the pattern set by Brendon Barker and after her success the previous week in the Ladies’ championship. Partnered with Lorraine Evans to collect the top prize. Mei Bell and Lisa Stuart finished in second place.
Santo Cavallaro won the men’s pin at three, while Brendan Barker collected the remaining pins at 12 and 17. The ladies pin at three was unclaimed however Mei Bell claimed 12 and 17.
There were no takers for the pro-pin at 1/10. Danny Folkers was more successful at 5/14 after the drive of Brendan Barker. Alan Kerr did best at 9/18 after hitting second shot with partner, Mark Hendry.
October arrives on Saturday which means members will play the October medal and putting competition. It is an individual stroke event and will be sponsored by club member, Michael Lane.
There is a time sheet for Saturday on the board at the club house hopefully conditions on Saturday will be somewhat drier underfoot.
Members should be aware that the time sheets for the Open carnival in October are now available.
The first day of the Open carnival with will be a 4BBB and will be followed by a single event the next day. The second normally fills quickly so players who intend to play would be well advised to nominate as soon as possible to secure their preferred time slot.
SPRING MORNING BUT SNEAKY CONDITIONS
It was another fine spring morning on Risdon Range on Sunday, but the members of the Southern Downs Rifle Club once again had to contest those usual prevailing sneaky conditions during the competition shoot from the 600 yard mound.
Richard McKillop and Neil Sexton finished with equal scores. McKillop declared the victor using the X count system.
The only contestants in the sporter/hunter and target rifle classes were Daryl Reck and Rob Bondfield respectively. Both however enjoyed a good morning on the range.
Results 600 yards F Class
F Open (Max 126)
Richard McKillop (121.10); Neil Sexton (121.6); Greg Wilson (115.6); Margaret Taylor (115.4); Dave Taylor (114.3); Bruce McAllan (113.2); Geoff Volmerhause (108.1).
Sporter/Hunter (Max 105)
Daryl Reck 86.4
Target Rifle – open sights – (Max 105)
Rob Bondfield (94.3)
This Sunday (2/9) members will gather at the 300yard mound for the weekly shoot.
Sign on is at 8.30am for 9am start.
If you require further information, please contact Margaret on 07 4666 1018.
GOLF CROQUET PLAYERS DISRUPTED
This week it was the turn of the Golf Croquet players in Warwick to have their weekly competition disrupted by wet weather with no play possible on Thursday.
The Association players fared much better with games played on Saturday (17/9) and again on Tuesday (20/9)
In Saturday’s game it was congratulations all round to Tony Hinde and Lesley Grayson who Pegged out on 26 in their game against Clare Cotton and Dorothy Gartery (18).
Tony Hinde was again in the thick of things in Tuesday’s games and won his game against Peter Campbell 21-5.
Julie Grayson Pegged out on 26 to win her game against Jill Birtwistle (10)
Another player in fine form was Dorothy Gartery who also Pegged out on 26 against the combination of Margaret Lawton and Lesley Grayson (4).
The Golf Croquet group will be closely watching weather conditions in the hope of getting back on the lawn today (Thursday).
GOLFERS BRAVE CONDITIONS FOR A CAUSE
The weather was less than kind to the field not all that kind to the men and women who played the Warwick Sporters Crimestoppers Day on Wednesday (24/9).
These brave souls (46 men were joined by six women) proved a spot of wind and rain does not stop the avid golfer. Thanks to their efforts a donation Sporters was able to donate $500 to this great community awareness initiative.
During the presentations Con Seibel presented a copy of the 1997 program of the same event. It highlighted the 25 years support Sporters has provided for Crimestoppers.
The winners of the Men’s division were Cody King and Troy Alsford. The runners up Darrell Bain and Jet Jensen. Mark Simmonds and Herb Bownds slipped into third place.
The Ladies winners were Anne Lyons and Maria Carey, runners up Judy Lester and Gail Watts with third place taken by Vicki Bennett and Lyn McKillop.
The winners of the Nearest the pins were Cody King (5th and 11th), Garry Hanson (7th), Graham Olsen (9th), Mort Henderson (13th) and Mick Payne (16th).
Maria Carey held the Ladies approach at the 11th Maria Carey and Anne Lyons the 16th.
The Graham Buchner Memorial Trophy is awarded to the team that makes the greatest use of all the course. Craig Burgess and Mal Crawford were the winners of the trophy.
Sporters President Terry Bennett was happy with this year’s donation of $500 however he believes with kinder weather and a little tweaking of the program the result next year could be bigger and better.
SUCCESS FOR DARTON
Warwick golfer Roslyn Darton played a great round in the prestigious Gertrude McLeod Winners Event 2022 on Monday at the Gailes Golf Club in Brisbane. A field of 69 ladies from around the state played in the event.
Between March and August, the stroke scores for each of the women were collected. Each of the division winners had the opportunity to play in the winner’s event.
Congratulations to Roslyn Darton who shot 105 gross to win the Overall Gross for Division three
AMBROSE EVENT AND FARWELL
Sunday at the Warwick Golf club was a perfect day for an Ambrose event. It was also the day that the club farewelled Golf Pro Sam Eaves. A field of 116 players in a four person Ambrose.
During the day and after the round, members of the Warwick Golf club had the opportunity to thank Sam for his contribution to the club over the past six years.
Warwick Golf Club President Scott McLennan presented Sam and wife Kimberley with a going away gift following the game. Sam was thanked and wished all the best for the future, especially in the coming months when he will be playing in some major golf competitions. Members will be following his progress closely,
The winners of the round on Sunday received vouchers from Birdie Bistro & Bar – Congratulations to Grant, Jessie, Geoff and Brett who finished the round with 53.125.
The runners-up, with a score of 53.875, Ted, Richard, Dave and Brian received vouchers from BIG W Warwick
The third placed team of Chase, Andrew, Brett and Peter received a sleeve of golf balls each for their work.
