Tuesday 22 November 2018 – Women’s Single Stableford Div 123 Draw. Div 1: Pat Mackie (18) 37, Cheryl Grinlinton (16) 34. Div 2: Ann Blyth (36) 33, Gai Richardson (30) 32. Ball Comp: 32. Comp: Longest drive: Pat Mackie, Margaret Hyland. D&P: Cheryl Grinlinton, Ann Blyth

Wednesday 21 November 2018 – Pro-shop Single Stableford. Div 1: Jake Taylor (13) 42, Col Bayley (7) 41, Rod Elliott (11) 41. Div 2: Garry Miles (20) 42, Phil Olsen (20) 42, Neil Shields (20) 39. Hole-in-one: Bill Ryan (6th). Comp: NTP: George Vlatko(11th) Peta Griffin(15th) D&P: Harrison James(14th)Thursday 22 November 2018 – Veterans Single Stableford. Comp: Rob Russell (23) 42, Ted Richards (34) 41, Kevin Watson (23) 41. Women: Maureen Latimer (23) 36. Ball Comp: 34. Comp: NTP: Brian Rowe(11th) Joy Hollway(11th) Ted Richards(15th) D&P:Maureen Hollis(8) Joy Hollway(10th) David Patton(12th)

Saturday 24 November 2018 – Weekend Single Stableford. A: Wayne Meadth (5) 42, Lee Maddinson (8) 40. B: Scott Puckeridge (18) 41, Glenn Askew (19) 41. C: Paul Johnson (22) 44, John Cummins (35) 43. Women: Di Knoll (18) 37. Ball Comp: 35cb. Comp: NTP:Stephen Franklin (11th) Di Knoll (11th) Steve Hancock (15th) D&P Lee Maddinson (14th).

Nowra

Saturday's event was a medley single stableford with 4BBB in conjunction, sponsored by Paul Brown from Macey Insurance Brokers. A big thank you to Maceys for their continued support. A Grade was won by Stephen Smith with 40 points on a countback from Ted Downes, with Shayne Ashton third with 39 points. The best score of the day was by David Murphy in B grade, with 41 points, with John Henry 40 and Col Armstrong 39 the placegetters. C Grade was won by Lance Worboys with 39 points from Ernie Royston & Ron Reynolds with the better 38's. The long drives on the 9th went to Stephen Rice, Col Darley & Ryan Henry. The ball rundown went to 35 points. Stephen Rice won the nearest the pin on the 4th, Greg Hickey was closest on the 8th, Mark de Souza was only 5cm away from a hole in one on the 12th and Luke Sargent had the best shot on the 16th.

Next Saturday is the Monthly Medal & Medal of Medals for 2018, generously sponsored by Linda & Derek Trusler.

On Tuesday the Vet's played the Monthly Medal & Medal of Medals. The Women's Medal was won by Shirley Moore with a great score of 40 points from Di Pritchard with the best 34 points. The ball rundown went to 29 points. Wendy Phillips won the nearest the pin on the 4th, with Viv Mitchell cleaning up on the 8th, 12th & 16th. The Men's Medal winners were A Michael Kable 40 points, B Ernie Royston 38 and C Cliff Weatherill 39. The best visitors score went to Bruce Hammond from Jamberoo with 40 points. The ball rundown went to 32 points. Stephen O'Neill nearly aced the 4th to win nearest the pin (only 15 cm away), Kevin Longford won the Jackpot on the 8th, Kevin Fagg from The Basin was closest on the 12th and best shot on the 16th went to Bob "Sulky" Martin. The Medal of Medal winner will be announced next week.

The vets will play a Countdown Stableford next Tuesday.

In the Wednesday men's stableford, Rob Vanzino amassed 42 points to easily lead the way from Neill Hargrave & Peter Done, both with 39. The ball rundown went to 36 points. Nearest the pins were won by Warwick Stubbles, Graeme Wrightson & Trevor Bond.

On Thursday Women's Golf contested the Captain v President Trophy as a 4BBB Stableford Matchplay event. The match was not for the faint hearted with the weather “wild and woolly” throughout the event. The strong winds created many a challenge to keep the ball on target. The harsh conditions also made putting quite difficult, with strong gusts sending leaves, branches and other paraphernalia across the greens. There was many a close match to be had but the decider was between Captain Jenny Brown and her Vice Captain Angela Boadle against President Sue Stephens and Vice President Sue Hunter. This contest was the last to be completed and went to the wire on the 18th  hole. The Captain’s side was one up after the 17th so the President’s team needed a win to square the match. It wasn’t to be but the hole was squared which meant the Captain’s team prevailed one up.

It was great excitement in the club house when it was revealed that the win meant a result in the Captain’s favour by 4 matches to 3 and one match squared. It was a well deserved win particularly since it had been won by the President last year. Jenny Brown took much pleasure in receiving the perpetual trophy from Sue Stephens.

Nearest to the Pin 8th – Div 1 Cathy Ison; Div 3 Ellen Ryan. 12th Drive and Pitch – Div 1 Jill Levi; Div 2 Patricia Austin; Div 3 Donna Hewat. Jackpot 16th – Div 1 Des Thornett (in the hole); Div 2 Margaret Jennings (in the hole); Div 3 Jill Downie.

Next week, 29th November Women's Golf play a Four Person Hartball Ambrose.

On Sunday the course was converted to all par 3 holes for the South Coast Par 3 Championships. Country Motors offered a car for a hole in one on the 12th hole, but whilst a few players found the green, none could find the hole!! Thank you to Glenn Buikstra & Alan Bryant for putting up the car and Shirley & Gordon Lymbery for scrutineering. Thank you also to Bill Rigney from Nowra Printing and Men's Golf Nowra for sponsoring the event.

Gloria Davis took out the scratch score for the women with 25 points and the old stager, Graeme Todd- Wilson made a comeback to win the men's scratch with 32 points. Well done Gloria & Graeme. The women's handicap event was won by Margaret Ford with 43 points from Patricia Austin 41 and Gloria Davis third with the best 40. The ball rundown went to 38 points.

The men's event went to Cliff Weatherill with 42 points from Collin Lott 40 and Peter Courtney with the best 39. The ball rundown went to 36 points. There were nearest the pins for women & men on all holes, so most players were able to have a piece of the action. Brett Trenerry was chuffed to win the raffle to allow him many "brownie points" to allow him to play next weeks golf.

The next Sunday event is a Mixed 2 Person Ambrose on December 16, the Christmas Hams & Turkeys Day, sponsored by Gloria & Dennis Davis & Linda & Derek Trusler. The timesheet is now open, so get your names down.

Worrigee Links

Last Saturday we played the White Ribbon golf day, raising awareness for violence against woman. The event was arranged by club member Dave Hedger & we thank Dave for founding this event. There were two events played on the day. The 4BBB Stableford team event was won by Kauri Pirika & Peter Conlon with 48 points.

The Runners up were Col Cattell & Andrew Eagleton with 47 points. Third place went Mick Liddy & Glenn Ciessman also on 47points. Forth place went to Bob Walsh & Kirk with 46 points. There was also a Single Stableford event played on the day the winners were as follows. 

A Grade. 1st. Kauri Pirika. 43 points.  2nd. Col Cattell. 42 points. 3rd. Murray Smith. 42 points. 

B Grade. Glenn Ciessman. 43 points.  2nd. Col Brigstock. 41 points. 3rd. Steve Cornford. 41 points. 

C Grade. Charlie Hawkins. 42 points.  2nd. Bruce Ryan. 41 points. 3rd. Alex Hedger. 41 points. 

Well done to all the novelty event winners, there were many prizes and are available for collection at the Pro-Shop. Thanks to SportsPower Nowra for their sponsorship of the day. You needed 38 points to win a ball. Last Thursday’s Open comp was won by Troy Monie with 36 points. Runner up was Brad Stevens with 35 points. Third place went to Brad Dugeon with 35 points. This Saturday is a single Stableford event.

Worrigee Links Veterans

There were 59 members and 3 visitors that played.

Winners:

A Grade: John Peters 39 points. Runner Up John Black 36 points

B Grade: Robert Pitt (visitor) 44 points. Runner Up Brian Malvern 42 points

C Grade: Stu Dossetor 44 points.  Runner Up Michael Gall 42 points

Nearest The Pin A Grade: John Black (6th hole)    B Grade: Dennis Reid  ( 6th hole)   Peter Conlon (8th hole)  C Grade: Egon Bennios (17th hole)

Drive and Pitch A Grade: Brian Herring (4th hole) B Grade: Fred Cubishly (4th hole) Bruce Clark(13th hole)  C Grade: Ian Cartner - visitor, Gundagai (4th hole) Egon Bennios (15th hole) 

Next week’s event Countdown and Single Stableford

A successful 2018 Vets Presentation Night was held at Shoalhaven Ex-serviceman’s Sports Club Worrigee on Friday 16th November. The members enjoyed a night of great food, golf tales and fine wine (or beer). Thank you to Brian Herring who performed a masterful job as MC ensuring a lot of fun. 

WWPSWC

 THE WWPSWC AT VINCENTIA

The wind of the past week eased quite a bit to let 14 of our members enjoy a game of golf, at the course on the hill. Out for his usual walk and a talk with his mates saw the Mayor of Hyam’s Beach come home the winner with 17 points.

Next was Tommo playing his steady game as usual, he had 16 points. Then Downonhisluck came in with 14 points on a countback from BB, Skeeter and Weetbix. The Mars Bar went to Ned, with a not for publication score. Nearest the pin on the 5th went to BB and the drive and pitch on the 9th went to Downonhisluck.

The Vincentia Course is really starting to look good and the greens have improved out of sight, congratulations to the Greens Staff. Please keep in mind our Xmas presentation and function on the 8/12/18 at the Country Club, sit down at 12 noon. Next week’s game is at Sussex Inlet, hit off at 8am sharp.

Callala Country Club

A busy morning at Callala with the Golf Club AGM held to elect the new committee to take the club into 2019. Big thanks to all members who attended and participated in the AGM.

Now to the reason everyone comes “Golf”. 8.30 am hit off with Shotgun start for a team day of Two Person Ambrose.

Obviously, the winning team of Michael Inness and Kerry Levick gelled to play fantastic team golf and coming home a clear 6.50 points ahead of their nearest rivals. Both Mick and Kerry expressed their pleasure with their result of 57.25 points. Congratulations boys on a very impressive game of golf.

Coming home in second spot was new Saturday Golf Captain, Craig Wassell, and playing partner Daniel Johnston with both also playing great team golf to record their great result of 63.75 points. Congratulations to Craig and Daniel on a great result.

Big news of the day was new Committee Member Jeff Coe landing his tee shot on the 6th hole into the cup with one shot. Yes, the pinnacle of Golf, the Holly Grail “Hole in One”.

Congratulations Jeff, your huge smile on receiving your box of balls told the rest of us your pleasure at your achievement.

Nearest the Pins:- 3rd hole Dave Dowling & Bob Plunkett, 10th Steve Monsalve & Alan White,  14th Michael Inness & Kerry Levick and 16th Harold Reynolds & Bob Sutherland.

The “Golf Exchange” 11th hole is now at $120 with no player good enough or lucky enough to claim the money. Thanks again to Golf Exchange, South Nowra for their continued support.

Raffle:- Bill Downton, Neil Sparks and Ilija Sesum.

Ball Rundown:-G. Lewington & I. Sesum, M. McCann & D. Dickinson, J. & T Love, D. Dowling & B. Plunkett, J. Feher & K. Black, B. Wade & N. Sparks, J. Reardon & J. Latta.

Callala Country Club Veterans

Another beautiful day for the Vets golf at Callala today. 41 Players teed off for a Single Stableford game and first home with 43 points was David Dowling off a 24 handicap. Second was Alan Quarterman with 42 points off a 35 handicap. Third was Alan Purchase with 41 points off a 26 handicap. Fourth was Graeme Weston with 40 points off a 25 handicap.

Nearest the pins were:

3rd           John Marriott.

10th         Harold Reynolds.

11th        Aleksander Lichacz.

14th        William George.

16th        Aleksander Lichacz.

Ball rundown today was to 36 points with 10 players receiving a ball.            

Draw Thursday, November 29

Ct. 1. 6.30pm. Cougars v Jim's V/Ball (D. Chicks)

          7.30pm. Cougars v Chicks (D. Jim's V/B)

Ct. 2. * 6.30pm. Rudd's v Valkyrie (D. N/Nutters)

          *7.30pm. N/Dig v N/Nutters (D. Valkyrie)

Ct. 3. *6.30pm. Coaches v O/School (D. Wazza)

          *7.30pm. All Net v Wazza (D. Coaches)

      *Teams playing best of 3 sets S/Finals with all teams playing Finals next week.