LYONS SHOWS GOOD FORM IN CONDITIONS
While some of the regular players looked on from the comfort and warmth of the Warwick Club house Anne Lyons went about her business on the golf course last Saturday. Conditions were not an issue as Lyons blitzed the field in the Women’s Single Stableford competition. The Ladies played 18/9 holes on the White course. It was a great effort on the rain effected course and I think it is safe to tag Anne as a Mudlark. Her performance on the heavy track will be noted in the form guide for future reference.
Lyons was the overall winner with a score of 37 points. Filling the placings behind Anne were Gwen Mills (32); Judy Lester (31); and Patricia Roberts (28).
Gwen Mills held the Pro Pin at 16.
The ladies will be hoping for better conditions on Sunday for the Ellie Jay legacy day. The format is Four Ball Ambrose.
The day will conclude with raffles and there will be plenty of prizes. Proceeds of the day will go towards the purchase of a new monitor for high-risk babies at the Warwick Hospital.
It is sure to be a fun day for such a worthy cause so put together your team and have some fun.
MEN BRUSH ASIDE CONDITIONS
Members of the Warwick Golf Club brushed aside the conditions last Saturday and played a Single Stableford competition sponsored by Greg and Maria Carey.
Despite the elements Chas Longey finished well ahead of the field returning a very creditable 41 points to claim the winner’s voucher. Runner up, but not before a countback was Sean Haynes (36).
Following the countback Michael Watt and Morgan Gilchrist (36) were relegated to the run down
Along with John Brandon (34 c/b).
At the Pro Pin on 13, Bailey Ellis was pleased to pick up $15 while Jamie Ollerton and John Brandon also collected cash.
David Walker was NTP at five; Josh Manwaring at seven; Troy Alsford at nine and Daniel Bowles was on song at 11 and 16
On Friday the men were able to play the Red Rooster Front nine competition despite the weather. The overall winner of the Stableford competition was Ted King (20 points) who collected the bulk of the cash on offer. Also, in the placings and prize money were Josh Manwaring (19) and Wayne Walters (18 c/b)
Collecting a Red Rooster Chook for their efforts Geoff Hinze was NTP at five and James Jerome at seven.
SOCIAL BOWLS DISRUPTED
Rain resulted in the cancellation of social bowls at the Warwick East Club on Saturday. With the expected easing in weather conditions the monthly pairs will be played today. Start time is 10am.
Organisers of the Dorothy Hassum memorial day, sponsored by Norm Hassum (Dorothy’s husband) will be hoping the weather forecasts for Saturday are spot on. Play is scheduled to start at 1pm. If you are intending to play, please submit your name by calling the club on (07) 4661 9050 by 12noon on Saturday.
There will be two rounds of club-selected triples, with afternoon tea between rounds. The day will include “spiders” on the green and raffles.
Prizes will be awarded for winners, runners-up and third place getters.
All those who knew and played bowls with Dorothy and/or Norm are invited to attend.
Thursday, 3rd November is the club’s our monthly mixed triples day. Play begins at 10am. Visitors are always made very welcome.
RAIN DIDN’T DAMPEN FARWELL
The rain on Saturday did not dampen the farewell members of the Southern Cross Bowls Club held for popular members Rob and Thea Francis. The pair are up and off to Cairns.
It has been suggested that when Rob and Thea pack it would be an excellent idea if they packed some of the rain and took it with them.
The new Warwick Rodeo Princess, Kirrilly Roche was kind enough to ride in and thank the club for supporting her recent fund raiser. Her Mother, aka “The Princess Maker” was in fine form as backup, taking plenty of photos of the occasion.
A good crowd showed up Saturday and even managed to get some bowls down in between the showers. Some of the visitors enjoyed it so much, they put their hands up to join the club. Did the delicious sausage sizzle seal the deal. I guess we will never know.
Good luck to Rob and Thea who will be a little closer to a casino and a little bit of poker.
The Cairns bowls clubs will most certainly be the winners when this pair hit the green.
Members wish them both all the best. They will sadly missed by everyone at the Cross; especially by those fond of Thea’s cakes and slices.
Next Sunday (30 October), Social Mixed Bowls begin at 1pm. Please be at the club by 12.30pm. Everyone is welcome. Contact Clark on 0427 673 277.
For barefoot bowls, social and competition bowls, functions and bar, it is hard to go past the Southern Cross Bowls Club Inc. located opposite St Mary’s Church in Warwick.
If you wish to contact the Club Secretary please email:- sthcross142@gmail.com. To book or make inquiries about a function please call Patrick (0409 616 163).
You can follow all the club on their Facebook page.
BUSY WEEKS AHEAD AT CLIFTON
The Clifton Bowls Club fortunately had no bowls scheduled last weekend. Yesterday the club held their Mid-Week Fours competition sponsored by Forbes Batteries. Look for those results in next week’s edition.
Tonight, night bowls continue. If you are intending to play, please be at the club by 6.30pm ready for a 7pm start.
The Triples Semi Final will be played on Saturday. N Postle, A Larkin and B Betts will play R Kehl, J Cochrane and Ryan Daley. There will also be Social Bowls and if you are intending to play, names must be submitted by 12.30pm ready for a 1pm start.
The following Saturday (5th November) the final of the Competition Pairs will be played. R Kehl and D Smith will play N Postle and D Kehl This game as well as the Social games commence at 1pm.
Saturday 12th November is Weier Boys Day. It is a midday start with names required by 11.30 pm. Bowls will be followed by a BBQ. It is a casual dress day and everyone is welcome.
A reminder that there is a Committee meeting on Monday 14th November at 7.00 pm.
The final of the Triples will be played on Saturday 19th November. Games begin at 1pm.
This Friday night the bar at the club opens at 5pm with meals available from 6pm. Bookings can be made by calling Julie on 0402 029 263.
The Friday night member’s draw, Jackpot of $50 was won by Vanda Weier. This week the jackpot reverts to $20.00.
Facilities at the Clifton Clubhouse can be hired for private functions. For further information, call Necia on 0438 973 707 who will be able to assist you.
