Saturday's golf was a single stableford sponsored by Gary Roche from Golf Exchange. A Grade was won by Peter Russell with 38 points from Brett Trenerry 37 and Max Carney third with the best 35 points. Neil Dinnie blitzed B Grade with 44 points from John Ludewig and Dennis Davis, both on 38. C Grade went to Frank Cornell with 43 points from Graham Smith 38 and Phil Tucker  third with 37. The ball rundown went to 35 points. Long drives were won by Ben Taylor, Tony Gilmore & Brett McCoy and nearest the pins were won by Frank Cornell on the 4th, Ben Taylor on the 8th and Stephen Rice had the best shots on both the 12th & 16th.

Next week is the commencement of the Men's Club Championships, with round 1 being sponsored by Peter Courtney, Greg Christian, Phil White & Trevor Barrington.

Wednesday's field was decimated with the threat of rain, with only 16 hardy souls venturing out. Tim O'Shea had no problems by winning with 38 points and also having the elusive Hole in One on the 8th. Well done, Tim. Runner up was Peter Courtney also on 38 and the ball rundown went to 35 points. Nearest the pins went to Peter Russell on the 4th and of course, Tim O'Shea on the 8th.

The Vet's on Tuesday played a 4BBB Stableford with the women's event going to Des Thornett & Donna Hewat with 46 points from Maree McLean & Lyn Hatchman on 45. The ball rundown went to 40 points. The nearest the pins were won by Lyn Hatchman, Angela Boadle, Betty Tucker & Maree McLean. The men's event was won by Cliff Weatherill & Greg Christian with 46 points from Robert Burney & John Pratt on 44. The ball rundown went to 41 points. Nearest the pins were won by Paul Williams from Wallacia, Graeme Wearne & Col Armstrong. Angela Boadle had the best shot on the 8th to take out the Jackpot.

This week the Vet's commence the men's 36 hole championships.

On Thursday despite the menacing black clouds, the weather was very kind to the 33 ladies who ventured out onto the course for the Annual Pink Day for Breast Cancer. Everyone entered into the spirit of the day wearing a variety of shades of pink outfits to create a resplendent scene across the course. The aim of the Day was to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research and it was a fantastic effort by everyone to raise a total of $800 by the end of the day.

We were happy to have Danny Taylor join us again  and he was a welcome sight to all the players at the 18th tee, offering to hit their tee shots (and hopefully miss the dam) for a gold coin donation. Danny was up to the task, launching many a fine shot..

Golf buggies were festooned with balloons, streamers, flags and all manner of pink decoration in the hope of winning the “Best Decorated Buggy” award. Our Judges and special guests Maureen Knaggs and Adeney Ball, took to the course during the morning to inspect the entrants in the Fancy Dress categories. The Best Team was won by Marj Burns, Margaret Ford and Viv Mitchell with Nancye Massingham winning the Best Decorated Buggy.

Two separate competitions were scheduled for the day with the main event being a 3 Ball Best Ball. In addition to this, each team was issued with a pink ball which was to be hit on alternating holes by each of the three team members.

The recent rain, which has been wonderful for the condition of the course, didn’t affect the quality of the scores that were recorded in both events. Winners of the 3BBB were Betty Tucker, Ellen Ryan and Sandra Goddard who came in with 47 points. Sue Davies, Mary Stewart and Gloria Davis were close on their heels to take the second spot with 46 points on a count back from Peta Merchant, Linda Trusler and Jill Levi in third position. The Pink Ball Competition was generously sponsored by Clare Mackay and won by Sue Davies, Mary Stewart and Gloria Davis with 40 points.

Nearest the pin and Jackpot on the 4th: Division 1 Angela Boadle, Division 2 Val Wilson, Division 3 Jeanette Bright. Nearest the Pin 8th: Division 1 Sue Hunter, Division 2 Patricia Austin, Division 3 Sandra Goddard.  Nearest the Pin 16th: Division 1 Peta Merchant, Division 2 Val Wilson, Division 3 Sandra Goddard. Straight Drive 9th: Division 1 Des Thornett, Division 2 Maree McLean, Division 3 Mary Stewart. Long Drive 13th: Division 1 Gloria Davis, Division 2 Val Wilson, Division 3 Margaret Ford.

Next week is the start of the Women”s Club Championships sponsored by Bridges Financial Services. Four rounds will be played on Mondays and Thursdays for the next two weeks. Good Luck.

The recent rain has seen the course brighten up immensely to be at its best for the important Club Championships. Good luck to all participants.

Callala

What a fabulous weekend of golf at Callala Golf Course.

Saturday was a Single Stableford event which was well supported considering the threat of heavy rain. John Dobson showed how much he improves with every game he plays by coming home in 1st spot with an impressive 39 points. 2nd home was Doug Ingle who demonstrated the value of good steady golf with his 38 points. 3rd was Captain Graham Lewington who with his unorthodox long drives and good, steady golf secured his 37 points.

Nearest the Pins:- 3rd hole: Graham Lewington, 10th & 14th Harold Reynolds, 16th Taj Love.

Sunday and the Callala Open was on with a great field of players supporting Callala’s major yearly event. For the last four years one player has stood out above all others and this year was to play out the same with Mark Johnston again taking the esteemed honour of 2018 Callala Open Champion. Congratulations Mark and it is a pleasure to have you return to defend your title and show the rest of us how this game of golf should be played.

Also congratulations to the other major winners, Martin Daly, Open runner-up, 3rd Troy Monie, 4th Douglas Thorpe.

Congratulations also to all the other grade winners plus the “Pool Vision” Nearest the Pin winners and the Longest Drive winners in all grades along with the 38 odd raffle prize winners which of course ensured a lot of people went home happy with their day at The Callala Open.

Big thanks Captain Graham Lewington, Barry Whitlock, Carmel Downton, Gail & Lee Bebber who ensured the morning ran smoothly.

All players were very grateful for the lovely lunch that was prepared and served by Jamie & Jill Reardon & Kay Reynolds.

Huge thanks to Bruce Bowker, Pat McAndrew & Ilija Sesum for organising the Nowra City Holden car that was on offer to all players for a hole in one. Unfortunately for all, no one was good enough this year.

Lastly, the Callala Golf Committee wish to extend their thanks to all players who supported the Callala Open By playing.

The Country Club St George’s Basin Women

We tried a new format last week and the 41 participants were stoked. It was a BAM stableford. Best score on the first six holes, aggregate on the next and multiplier on the final six. Keeping count was a lot of fun. Judi Nethery was under heaps of pressure as the swinger in her group of three. She handled it very well scoring 71 points with Lynn Dunn to win the event. Deb Weeks and Jenny Hartman were second with 70 then Judi scored again to be third with Val Kotlash on 69. Jean O’Brien teamed with Kerry Coulter to have 68 points which put them in 4th place.

NTPs were won by Vicki Critcher, Judy Fishwick and Lynda Roberts. Lynda scored a birdie 2, for a 5 pointer on that hole. Well done to all the winners. Next week we’ll play the postponed  medal round. Good luck to our members who are playing in the pro am this week. The course is in fine shape and our volunteers are ready for their busy days.

Shoalhaven Heads

Tuesday 9 October 2018 – 2BBB Stableford + Singles

Div 1: Di Knoll(18) 35

Div 2: Margaret Hollis(30) 32

Div 3: Jill Simster(34) 39

Ball Comp: to 32

Comp: NTP: Sue McGilvary, Felicity Percival,Ann Blyth. Long Drives: Gail Hughes, Louise Barnes,Kaye Mcguirk

Wednesday 10 October 2018 – Pro-shop Single Stableford

Comp: AJ Robinson(17) 41, Noel Kesby(15) 38,Chris Robinson(26) 38

Ball Comp: to 31

Comp: NTP: Chris Robinson(11), Ian Bain(15) D&C: Philip Lyons(14)

Thursday 11 October 2018 – Veterans 2BBB Stableford +Singles

Comp: Warren Higham(25) Peter Corkill(31) 50, Dennis Moore(27) Mal Smith(19) 49

Singles: Norbrt Beringer(33) 42, Paul Manning(10) 41, Bob O'Keefe(29) 41

Women: Joy Hollway(31) 40

Ball Comp: to 35

Comp: NTP:Pat Mackie(11), Phil Hellmund(11), David Lamb(15)..D&P: Pat Mackie(8), Cheryl Grinlinton(10) Paul Manning(12)

Saturday 13 October 2018 – Weekend Single Stableford

A: Garry Hoare(9) 39, Lee Maddinson(8) 39

B: Keith Muller(16) 40, Bradley Sharpe(16) 39

C: David Ind(23) 41, James Davidson(25) 40

Women: Peta Griffin(7) 37

Scratch: Neil Hartly 31

Ball Comp: 31cb

Comp: NTP Ian Griffin(11) Robert Hancock(15)..D&C Garry Hoare(14).

WWPSWC

We got our  game in at the course on the hill with no rain to mar our outing.

There were 10 of our members to contest a Stroke Event and the second round of the Burnett Shield.

The winner of today’s game was Mumbles with a net 35 for the 9 holes.

Next was the Mayor with a net 36 on a count back from BB.

The Mars Bar went to Skeeter the Club Hoop.

The Putting Competition went to Weet Bix with a great 13 putts for the 9 holes.

Nearest the pin on the 5th went to Rocket Ron and he also won the Drive and Pitch on the 9th.

The Vincentia Course is improving all the time, the greens are looking and putting great, all good work by the Green’s Staff.

Next week’s game is at Sussex Inlet where we will be playing the Third Round of the Burnett Shield.

Hit off sharp at 8am.

Callala Veterans

A good field of 43 players turned up for today’s vets single stableford game with club president Harold Reynolds coming home in first position with a good total 41 points off a 23 handicap.

Second and third home also on 41 points were Doug Ingle and Graham Lewington both off a 20 handicap. Tony Pitt-Lancaster was in fourth place with a total of 39 points off a 22 handicap.

11 Players were in this weeks ball rundown.

Nearest the pins were:

3rd        William George.

10th       Colin Chessell.

11th       William Snellgrove.

14th       Geoff Blackshaw

16th       Michael Inness.

Raffle winners were: G. Lewington, M. Inness, T. Love, K. Higgs.

Worrigee Links

Last Saturday we played a single Stableford event at Worrigee Links sponsored by NEP. Well done to all the winners. Brett Bishop continued his scintillating form of late to record a 66 of the stick for 42 Stableford points. Great golf Brett, who is nearly down to a scratch handicap. The runner up was Adrian Smith, who has also been scoring well, on 42 points. Third place went to Murray Smith with 51 points. In B Grade Rob Lidsey was the winner on a count back from Runner up Marc Stork, both on 40 points. Third place went to Dennis Reid with 38 points. The C Grade winner was Paul Jorgensen who continues to reduce his handicap to record 41 points. The Runner up was Jason Thompson with 38 points. Third place went Bob Walsh with 37 points. Well done to all the novelty event winners, Kirk Brown won the Golden Shot Jackpot on the 6th hole and you needed 37 points or better to win a ball. Last Thursday’s Open Comp was won by Adrian Smith with 43 points. Runner up was Micah Witene from Botany with 41 points and third place went to Taj Love from Callala with 40 points. Just a reminder that our greens are getting cored this week, so they will be quite bumpy and sandy for a while. This Saturday is the men’s golf AGM at 8am in the Jack Elliott Room, followed by a shotgun start straight after. 

Draw Thursday, October 18

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/Dig)

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

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

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