The wind came up on Saturday to provide a challenging day for golf. The single stableford event was kindly sponsored by club stalwarts Geoff McVey, Grant Gleeson, Paul Collins and Stephen O'Neill.

Graeme Wrightson managed to master the conditions to win A Grade and have the best score of the day with 41 points. Stephen Page was second with 35 and Leigh Quinn next on 34. Peter Russell won the long drive.

B Grade went to Derek Trusler on 38, from Col Darley with the best 36 and Collin Lott the next best 36. The long drive was won by Grant Gleeson.

In C Grade, Greg Jennings had the better 34 from Flash Jordan, with John Atkinson third with the best 33. John Ludewig won the long drive. With an extra dozen balls donated to the ball rundown, some lucky players on 31 got one. Nearest the pin on the 4th was won by John Barron, Max Carney was closest on the 8th, Ian Hayes-Williams knocked one close on the 12th, and Neil Dinnie had the best shot on the 16th. Thanks to Louis, our course super, who put in some extra time to have the bunkers back in great shape for Saturday.

The Wednesday golfers were able to get back on the track this week and Warwick Dunlop was able to show the way with the better 40 points from Peter Brown. Tom Pottenger was third with 39. The ball rundown went to 33 points. Nearest the pins went to Trevor Bond on the 4th, Ian Hayes-Williams on the 8th, whilst Damien Mason from Worrigee had the best shot on the 16th.

On Tuesday the Vets held a 4BBB Stableford in conjunction with the semi finals of the Hen and Cock of the Walk.

The Women’s event was won by Jeanna Walsh and Jill Levi with 40 points from Donna Hewat and Lyn Hatchman with the best 39. Balls went to 35 points. Donna Hewat won nearest the pin on the 4th, Jill Levi on the 12th and Joyce Wallace was closest on the 16th. 

For the Men, I don’t know what Rick Currie and Michael Shanahan had for breakfast as they blitzed the field with 51 points. Brian Studdert and Stephen O'Neill managed second with a modest 45. Balls went to 38 points. John Pratt won nearest the pin on the 4th, Ron Reynolds took the jackpot on the 8th, Norm Levi was closest on the 12th, with the 16th going to Phil Davis.

On Thursday, Women’s Golf played a single stableford and Lorna Knott won Division 1 with 33 points from Sue Hunter 31. Marg Jennings had the best score of the day in Division 2 with 36, to win from Pat Austin who had the best 33. Division 3 went to Di Pritchard on 33 points from Nancye Massingham with the best 29. Balls went down to 28 points. Nearest the pin winners on the 4th were Jill Levi, Robyn Moore and Janet Priddle and on the 17th Robyn Moore was the successful one.

Come to the club on Friday night to have a meal, maybe win a raffle and take part in the Trivia. This month there is 20 per cent discount on meals. Make sure that you have used all your member's account money before the end of June or it will be forfeited.

The Country Club St. George’s Basin Women

The final round of the Foursomes Championship for 2018 was played on Friday June 15 in cold blustery conditions on a wet course. 42 players competed. Winners on the day were Judi Nethery and Judy Fishwick with a commendable 103/76.5. They also won the 36 hole nett event. R/U in division 1 were Julie Kemp and Deb Weeks who were the Foursomes champions for 2018. In division 2 Diane McIvor and Catherine Hayward won the day’s event with 110/76.5. They also won the second division nett 36 hole event. Lynda Roberts and Pat Maidment were r/u in the 18 hole competition. Cheryl Druett and Jean O’Brien were the second division 36 hole champions.

DNP on the 8th was taken by Julie Kemp and Deb Weeks and on the 15th by Pat Maidment and Lynda Roberts.

Congratulations to all the winners, and I’m pleased to report that even the teams who recorded big scores are still friends. Our pennant teams travel to Worrigee and The Grange this week. Good luck to you all.

Callala

“Golf Exchange” is offering $425 for a great shot. Come and play with us next Saturday and demonstrate how good a golfer you are, or just how lucky you are by landing the ball in the enlarged circle of the “Golf Exchange” sponsored Callala 11th hole. When we tell Gary that no one has been good enough to win his money, he just shakes his head in disbelief.

Today Harold Reynolds almost got to claim the big bucks at the Golf Exchange 11th hole with his tee shot landing inside the circle very close to the hole but unfortunately for Harold the ball then continued its journey through the circle and out the other side. Good try Harold!

With the wind today trying its best to blow everyone off the course, it was hard going for the good field of keen players all competing for the top stableford points on offer in today’s game.

Rob Ash was the most consistent and talented golfer, winning by a massive one point for his 38 stableford points. Well done Rob!

Second and third place was determined by the count back with both John Dobson and Barry Jarman coming home with 37 stableford points.

Count Back result, John Dobson came over the line in second spot with Barry being relegated to third on the podium. Congratulations to both John and Barry on an excellent round of golf under very difficult conditions.

Nearest the Pin:- 3rd hole Ilija Sesum; 10th Steve Chapman; 14th Jeff Coe; & 16th Jamie Reardon.

Raffle:- Craig Wessell, Rob Ash & Bill Downton

Ball Rundown:- K. Levick, N. Sparks, I. Sesum, J. Love, M. Inness, N. Mansell, J. Coe, G. Hughes, L. Bebber, H. Reynolds & T. Love.

Worrigee Links Veterans

A- 1st  Allan Steeden -38-  2nd Tom Smith -37-

B- Brian Currax -41- Robert Pervivill-36-

C- Gaz Lanham -42- Glaudio Dealdo -36-

Ntpin – 6th Allan Steeden 800cm, 12th Phill Behan 374cm, 17th Greg Gardiner 130cm

Drive & Pitch – 4th Brian Herrin 690cm, Brian Rowe 267cm, Greg Gardener 790cm, 9th Tom Smith 22cm, 15th Phill Smith 545cm

Brd – 34 Worrigee 361 Shoalhaven Heads 354

WWPSWC AT SUSSEX INLET

There were eleven of us playing down at the Sussex course on a very cold, windy Saturday morning, making golf quite uncomfortable.

But after saying this there were a couple of our members seeming to thrive on this type of weather. Benjo was one of them coming in with 18points for the nine holes. Then of course there was the Mayor out for his usual Saturday walk and a talk with his mates, he managed to come in second with 17 points.

Next was Cyrano with 16 points on a countback from Ned, Kiwi and Skeeter. The Mars Bar went to the Boy Wonder, I was asked not to have his score for the game published. Hank won the nearest the pin on the 7th and Benjo won the Drive and Putt on the 9th.

The wind had dried the Sussex course out considerably, both the fairways and the greens.

After the game we had our usual bacon and egg rolls cooked to perfection by Skeeter and his offsider Kiwi. Thanks to the boy Wonder for sending me this copy. The raffle was won by Skeeter.

Next week’s game is at Vincentia please be there to tee off by 8am.

Draw for Thursday, June 21

Ct. 1. 6.30pm. Rudd’s v Valkyrie (D. Chicks)

         7.30pm. Chicks v Cougars (D. Valkyrie)

Ct. 2. 6.30pm. S/Punch v N/Ninjas (D. N/Nutters)

          7.30pm. N/Dig. v N/Nutters (D. S/Punch)

Ct. 3. 6.30pm. All Net v O/School (D. Coaches)

          7.30pm. All Net v Coaches (D. O/School)

Nowra Darts

Grand final results – Division One

Mohawks defeated Pirates 6-4

These two teams led the competition from start to finish and it was always going to be a be a hard fought game. Either team could have walked away with the shield however Mohawks determination and skill on the boards proved to be just that bit stronger on the night. Darren Brudenell had four finishes for Mohawks as well as 8 scores of 100 or better. Shirley Butler, Skye Quin and Stacey Flentjar had three finishes each and Matt Goozeff had the high score of 140. For Pirates, Phil Reeves led the way with five finishes, 5 x 100, 120, 125, 6 x 140 and the ultimate high score of 180. Great darts Phil. Peter Wood and Karey deBakker had three finishes and Deb King top scored for the ladies with 105. Congratulations Mohawks.

Division Two – The Bangers defeated Camels 6-2

The Bangers exploded to a great 4 games to 1 lead winning both triples and two of the doubles, this put enormous pressure on the Camels going into the singles. Here The Bangers quickly wrapped things up winning another two games to become deserved winners of our first competition. Kerrie Dempsey had a great game for The Bangers with four finishes while Dave Harrison and Rhonda Barbara had three each. Dave also threw 8 scores of 100 or better including 140 and Julieann Maney threw the high score of 131. Megan Stewart was best player for Camels with three finishes, 100, 116 and 118. Peter Godfrey had two finishes and Clancy Orlando top scored with 162. Congratulations The Bangers and to Pirates and Camels coming second is still a great achievement.

This week we have our meeting followed by the Mixed Pairs Championship names in by 7.30 sharp. This Championship is nominated A & B grade so find yourself a partner and come along.

Shoalhaven Darts Association

Results round one – Triples.

Penguins were able to dive away from Cougars winning 11 games to 2. Ken O’Neill had 8 finishes and Lucas Gray had 7 finishes and an excellent 180. For Cougars Danny Watson had four finishes and Lynda Economos had the high score of 148.

Sparrows soared to high for Wombats winning 9 games to 4. Trevor Hay had seven finishes and Bradley moulds had the high score of 141. Wombat’s Dave Hogan had eight finishes and the high score of 140.

Bandicoots dug in and won 8 games to 5. Matt Goozeff and Gloria Liddicoat had seven finishes each and Matt had the high score of a great 180. Pelican’s Darren Brudenell had eight finishes and the high score of 140.

Emus outsmarted the Hyenas to win 8 games to 5. Pete Smith had eight finishes, one being a 144 finish. Hyena’s Barry Jouannet had six finishes and the high score of 133.

Squirrels scooted up the tree to win 7 games to 6 against the Dingos. Matt Craig had seven finishes and shared the high score of 140 with Ken Kelleher. Dingo’s Peter Wood had seven finishes and the high score of a great 180.

Ravens and Falcons couldn’t out fly each other having a six all draw. Both teams were playing one short. Ravens Daune Lichtendaul had eight finishes and the high score of 140. Falcon’s Nathan Simpson had six finishes and the high score of 140.

Pointscore: Penguins 2 – 11, Sparrows 2 – 9, Emus 2 – 8, Bandicoots 2 – 8, Squirrels 2 – 7, Falcons 1 – 6, Ravens 1 – 6, Dingos 0 – 6, Hyenas 0 – 5, Pelicans 0 – 5, Wombats 0 – 4, Cougars 0 – 2.

Shoalhaven Netball Association

Round 8 results, June 16, 2018.

NSG Go 9/10 ST Black 7 all draw with JB Kebabaol Bluebottles 7, REB Camery’s 12 d ALB Callala Cellars Meerkats 3, NNB Coff 33 On The Couch Bye.

NSG GO 9/10 B  REB Flour Water Salt Bakery 14 d JB Sanctuary Point Childrens Centre Clams 5, ST White 5 d REB Bomaderry Vets 3, ALB Shoalhaven Family Chiropractic Centre Cubs Bye.

11/12 A  JB J & E Building waves 60 d NNB Beds R Us 3, ST Jayco Nowra 54 d REB Rubies 8, LB Yes Optus Nowra Fantails 26 d Alb East Coast Steel Tigers 21.

11/12 B  ALB Fantastic Funiture  Nowra Bobcats 15 d NNB Bearded Brewer 2, JB Eastcoast Shower Screens & Mirrors Seals 35 d REB Lime Building 4, JB Shoalhaven Gas Starfish 30 d St South Coast Site Rentals 3.

13/14 A  ALB Son-Line Concrete Pumping Cool Cats 50 d NNB FAW Electrical 23, JB Elk & Willow Swordfish 42 d NNB Shoalwelding 23.

13/14 B  NNB Adane Furniture 28 d JB Stand Up Paddle Stingrays 20, NNB Skelscaff 35 d St Farmers Markets 24, ALB Fantastic Furniture Nowra Minx 35 d JB Kebabalon Penguins 14, LB Hit and Run Bye.

15/17 A  NNB Priceline Pharmacy 71 d NNB Athletes Foot 13, JB Shoalhaven River Cruise Dolphins 48 d JB Raine & Horne Huskisson Surfers 25, LB Skinn Hawks 53 d ST Blue 5.

15/17 B  JB Steve Purse Auto Kingfish 27 d AlB Greenwell Point Bowling Club Wildcats 14, ST Club Nowra 20 d JB Hunt Removals Crayfish 13, NNB A C lawyers 48 d ST Nowra Scrap Metal 25.

Seniors

Division 1 LB Integrity Real Estate 41 all draw with LB Jet Locksmiths & Security 41, NNB Budget Curtains 44 d ALB Jaguars 10, REB Waterways Swim School 40 d JB Hunt Removals Sharks 38, SNA 15’s Bye.

Division 2 Major Bye.

Division 3 ST Club Nowra 26 d ALB Leopards 21, ALB Cougars forfeit win d NNB North Nowra Tavern forfeited, JB Carpet Court Nowra Baracudas forfeit win d LB Logo Shack forfeited, JB On The Bay Property Maintenance Dugongs Bye.

Division 4 Major Bye.