Echuca-Moama and district golf news | May 12-19

Jack Hewitt stunned everyone, including himself, when he destroyed the course to win the stroke event on Thursday.

Steve Presser finally found some form and Barry Callanan won a close battle in C grade. The in-form Neville Speight won the super-pin.

A grade: 1st Steve Presser (nett 70); 2nd Dave Kelly (70); 3rd Neville Speight. (70).

B grade: 1st Jack Hewitt (nett 64); 2nd David Cockroft (70); 3rd Dom Cerrone (71).

C grade: 1st Barry Callanan (nett 71); 2nd John Fairservice (71); 3rd Gavon Armstrong (73).

Saturday, May 15

The lesser known Eacott at Rich River claimed the A grade victory in wintry conditions on Saturday. Travis Lewis took B grade and Ian Young showed everyone that at least one member of the family is playing some decent golf.

One can only wonder and rejoice at the same time that Steve Presser took until May to win his first super-pin of the year.

A grade: 1st Trent Eacott (38 points); 2nd Darren Burr (36); 3rd Luke Keogh (36).

B grade: 1st Travis Lewis (36 points); 2nd Hank Moerenhout (34); 3rd Jack Crawford (34).

C grade: 1st Ian Young (40 points); 2nd Lachy Hyndman (38); 3rd Mark McGann (36).

Wendy Lewis took out the ladies super-pin.

A grade: 1st Karen Fitzgerald (36); 2nd Gloria Bennett (35); 3rd Carol Eddy (35).

Sunday, May 16

Visitors from Murray Downs, Numurkah, Euroa and The National GC boosted numbers in the stableford medley event on the east course where captain Dave Pearson eagled the first.

Xavier Clark was the overall winner with 40 points and Mackenzie Capp took second with 39 on a countback to Russell Hampson. The countdown went to 35.

Monday, May 17

9-holes: The women played a four-ball on the front nine west on Monday with Diane Watson and Lee Boulton combined well to take the win with 23 points.

1st Diane Watson and Lee Boulton (23); 2nd Kerry McLoughlan and Jennifer Halloran (22); 3rd Vicki Riddington and Carolyn Smith (21).

Nearest the pin in A grade was Christine Ross and Jill Flanagan scored with her second shot in B grade.

18-hole medley: The medley event was also a four-ball on the west with scores pretty close.

1st Elizabeth Connick and Julie Rowbottom (44); 2nd Jack Hewitt and Michael Lizza (43); 3rd Richard Feuk and Steven Malley (42).

Michael Lizza's tee shot on the 16th also won him nearest the pin.

Tuesday, May 18

There were some great scores in the 4BBB Par event with Allan McKinlay and John Headberry combining beautifully to edge out Keith Jones, Gordon Jasch, Ian Baylis and Terry Cargill. Les Thomas won the super-pin.

1st Allan McKinlay and John Headberry (+10); 2nd Keith Jones and Gordon Jasch ( 9); 3rd Ian Baylis and Terry Cargill ( 9).

Wednesday, May 19

The fine autumn weather held up once again for the women's par round on the west course.

Heather Berryman in B grade had the overall best score of the day with four which was equalled in C grade by Georgina Roberts.

A grade: 1st Debbie Morden ( 3); 2nd Dale Haw ( 2); 3rd Gloria Bennett (square).

B grade: 1st Heather Berryman ( 4); 2nd Fran Galvin ( 2); 3rd Maxine Aitken ( 1).

C grade: 1st Gerogina Roberts ( 4); 2nd Deborah Quittner ( 1); 3rd Liz Pollard (square).

Nearest the pins on the 4th was Dianne Stewart (A grade), Marie Collins (B) and Trish Williams (C).

Dianne Stewart also scored with her second shot in the hole on the eighth and Dale Haw went home happy with her super-pin win.

Echuca Back Nine

Members played a stroke round on Friday, May 14 in ideal conditions, although playing numbers were down. The results were:

Men's A grade: 1st Eric Qualmann (31 nett); 2nd Norm Hodge (38 on countback).

Women's A grade: 1st Lorna Alchin (40); Pam Spokes (42 on countback).

Men's B grade: 1st Tony Maynard (30 on countback); 2nd Laurie Edwards (40).

Men's nearest the pin: 6th Eric Qualmann.

Women's nearest the pin: 4th Lorna Alchin.

Straightest drive: Men: Neville Vicary; women: Dulcie Van Der Drift.

Lockington

The women had their best turnout for the season so far for Wednesday’s Lorna Henderson Canadian Trophy event.

In a close finish, the winners were Helen Hayes and Pauline Humbert with 99-28-71, just half a shot from runners-up Jan Clymo and Sherryl Jones on 97-25.5-71.5.

Best scratch score was returned by Jan Clymo and Sherryl Jones (97). Nearest the pins went to Annette Brereton (A grade) and Helen Hayes (B).

Cooler and windy weather made for challenging conditions during Saturday’s stroke round. The monthly medal for best on course was won by Ron Dixon (89-21-68) on a countback from Andrew Harris (81-13-68). Dixon also won B grade, with Jeff Carnie (87-17-70) runner-up.

First up from a spell, Andrew Harris romped home in A grade ahead of Kevin Humbert (82-11-71) and Grant Humbert (74-3-71).

JD Wright (96-23-73) was the clear-cut winner in C grade, with Tom Scurrah runner-up. Best scratch scores went to Grant Humbert (A grade; 74), Jeff Carnie (B; 87) and JD Wright (C; 96).

Nearest the pins went to Steve Holt (3rd), Andy Freemantle (2nd shot 11th) and Grant Humbert (2nd shot 18th for the six-pack smack). Mat Dennis had an eagle with 2nd shot on 12th.

Spike’s Longest Drive on the 6th, sponsored by Hot ‘n’ Cold Plumbing, went to Brett Stone (A grade), Ian Maddison (B) and JD Wright (C).

The Echuca CIH eagles nest on the 3rd wasn’t won, and neither was Captain Bricka’s yardstick on the 16th which jackpots to $154.

The club championship leaderboards after the first preliminary round on Saturday sits at:

Club Champion: Grant Humbert 74, Mat Dennis 79, Andrew Harris 81, Kevin Humbert 82.

B grade: Jeff Carnie 87, Ron Dixon 89, Darren Carnie 93.

C grade: JD Wright 96, Tom Scurrah 100.

Nett A Grade: Andrew Harris 68, Kevin Humbert 71, Grant Humbert 71, Jason Wakefield 71.

Nett B grade: Ron Dixon 68, Jeff Carnie 70, Andrew Glatte 72.

Nett C grade: JD Wright 73, Tom Scurrah 77.

Nett Veterans: Ron Dixon 68, Andrew Harris 68, Jeff Carnie 70, Kevin Humbert 71.

Lockington golfers travelled to Pyramid Hill on Sunday to compete against other district clubs in the annual Kelly Shield.

The ladies’ team of Phyll Macfarlane, Helen Hayes and Jan Clymo were successful in winning the shield in what was a terrific effort.

The men’s team of Mark Lyons, Ray Brereton, Jeff Carnie, Kevin Humbert, Ian Maddison and Trav Mancer finished a brave second, beaten only by five shots by the home club.

Golfers are warmly invited to Lockington's annual tournament which starts this week.

Coming events:

Thursday, May 20: Ladies 4BBB Stableford. Assemble at 9.30am for a 10am hit off. For further information contact Pauline Humbert on 0409 038 554.

Friday, May 21: Men's 4BBB Stableford. Hit off is 10.30am to noon.

Saturday, May 22: Mixed American. Hit off from 11am to noon.

Sunday, May 23: Men's 36-holes stroke open championship. Hit off from 7.20am. Bookings are essential, please contact Mark Lyons on 0427 862 590 or Matt Baulch on 0400 445 582. The 18-hole stroke event will also be played, with assembly at 11.30am.

Bamawm

Well done to the team of six men who headed to Pyramid Hill to compete in the Kelly Shield on Sunday. From all accounts they had a great day and Pyramid Hill did a great job of hosting this year’s competition.

Back in Bamawm there were 21 players competing in a stableford competition.

Winner of the ladies competition was Kim Dingwall with Nikita Frawley runner-up.

Winner of the men’s competition was Russell Tatt with 39 points, while the runner-up was Neville Vicary on 38 points on a countback from Matt Bell.

Nearest the pin winners with Todd Louttit (7/16), David Winchcomb (8/17) and Todd Louttit (4/13).

The longest drive went to Matt Bell.

This week will be a stableford competition with hit off from 11am. Everyone is welcome.

Elmore

Sunday was the annual and enjoyable event - the Elmore v Raywood challenge day.

Winners on the day for Raywood with a great score of 50 points was Lyn Delaney while the runner-up was Melissa Zysvelt with 41.

Elmore's ladies winner was Joy Rasmussen on 36 points on a countback from Sherryn Pederson with 36.

Raywood's men’s winner was Denis Demeo with 31 points, while the runner-up on countback was Shaun Powell on 31 with the next best Ricky Thompson.

Elmore's Harry Grogan blitzed the course with a great 45 points followed by Tyler Oliver with 44, while Tom Carboon had a great score of 38.

Elmore won the day with an average of 35.65 from Raywood's average of 29.69.

Nearest the pins went to Jenny Penny (6th), Lyn Delaney (4th), Jeff Trewick (15th in three), and Greg Holmberg (10th). Tyler Oliver won the super-pin while Mark Bamford had a wonderful eagle on nine.

A great day was enjoyed by all, finishing at the 19th with enjoyable warm food and friendship.

This Sunday is stroke, the monthly medal and second round of Rochester Tyres and Privilege Cup.

Tuesday’s Chicken Run 4BBB Par winners were Sam McLeod and Jeff Trewick with two on countback from Max Williams and Alan Campbell. Nearest the pin on the 6th in two shots was Greg Holmberg.

The ladies played a fun day-secret multiplier. Winners were Denise Pappin and Petrica Bamford on 39 points. Runners-up were Joy Rasmussen and Sherryn Pederson on 32. This week is par and novelties playing for a meat tray.

All members please take note, the Country Club AGM is on Thursday, May 27 at 8pm.

The Elmore tournament is coming up on Thursday, June 17. A ladies and men's 4BBB stableford will be played on Friday, June 18, while the mixed pinehurst is on Saturday, June 19. The men’s 36-hole Stroke is scheduled for Sunday, June 20.

Entries to Stuart Niven on 0428 506 019.

A reminder that names need to be in by May 29 for Elmore's June 5 Centenary dinner.