Rich River Golf Club
Thursday, December 14
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Bernie McGrath had three birdies after six holes and was never going to lose B-grade from there. Gavin Cole had the same brilliant score to win C-grade.
Brad ‘Rowdy’ Davey edged out Sperls and Craig Opie for the major prize with Craig having a bonus eagle along the way. Youngster Archer Golding also eagled six and Stan Davis took the super-pin on four.
A-grade: Brad Davey (39 points), 1. Wayne Sperling (39), 2. Craig Opie (39), 3. B-grade: Bernie McGrath (43 points), 1. Darren Yates (39), 2. Lindsay Brown (39), 3. C-grade: Gavin Cole (43 points), 1. Ryder Comer (42), 2. Lee Kennedy (37), 3. NTPs: Jed Dargan, Phillip Curson, John Bedford, Ian Young, Gavin Cole and Graham Morse. Eagles: Craig Opie and Archer Golding, 6 West. Super-pin: Stan Davis.
Saturday, December 16
James Coppock won for the second week in a row with a fine 41 points. Stu Milgate edged out Frank Severino in B-grade and it was a countback all-round in C-grade with Barry Hart, Neil Monro and Lawrie West all having 43 points.
Peter Boek almost holed out on 8 West to win the super-pin.
A-grade: James Coppock (41 points), 1. Pete Retallick (39), 2. Dave Whytcross (39), 3. B-grade: Stuart Milgate (42), 1. Frank Severino (42), 2. Wayne Eden (40), 3. C-grade: Barry Hart (43), 1. Neil Monro (43), 2. Lawrie West (43), 3. NTPs: Ben Patten, Matt O’Leary, Peter Northfield, Mark Langenbacher, Keith McCormack, Ron Meikle and Dave Edwards. Super-pin: Peter Boek.
Doss Dinsdale had one of the scores of the year to win the Sludgee Cup, in honour of the late Simon Rosendale who was a popular member of Rich River.
Pam Heywood continues to be in the place-getters and will no doubt win very soon. Kerrie Brooks had a day out, finishing in third place and winning the nearest-the-pin and super-pin as well.
Women’s A-grade: Doss Dinsdale (47 points), 1. Pam Heywood (42), 2. Kerrie. NTP: Kerrie Brooks. Super-pin: Kerrie Brooks. Sludgee Cup: Doss Dinsdale.
Sunday, December 17
A total of 81 golfers played the West course, with Chris Parsons and Gavin Deller winning their grade with 40 points each. Guy Galvin had a great shot on the 11th hole, scoring an eagle.
A-grade: Chris Parsons (40 points) 1, Jim Wagstaff (39 points) 2, Patrick Hannon (38 points) 3. B-grade: Gavin Deller (40 points) 1, Robert Jefferson (39 points) 2, Robert Redzepi (39 points) 3. Super-pin: Michael Bajowski Eagle: Guy Galvin, 11 West.
Monday, December 18
The 18-hole medley had 29 participants playing stableford on the east course. Tracey Burton was triumphant, closely followed by Regis Chakabva and Winnie Lavery.
1st Tracey Burton (43 points).
2nd Regis Chakabva (42 points).
3rd Winnie Lavery (42 points).
The ladies’ 9-hole competition had 28 participants. Aleceia Gason won the event, followed by Lorraine Brough and Susan Hull.
1st Aleceia Gason (30 points).
2nd Lorraine Brough (23 points).
3rd Susan Hull (22 points).
Super-pin: Kobe Atkinson, 8 West.
The men’s nine-hole competition was won by Ray Gason (14 points).
Tuesday, December 19
Peter Moon took time off the bowling green to win golf this week with a fine nett 65. Roy Jackson had the score of the day to win B-grade and Brian O’Neill proved he is not just a one-hit wonder, winning A-grade.
Steven Smith had good days winning nearest-the-pins and being in the place-getters as well. I am pretty sure Marcus Kenna would have driven the green for his eagle on 10, but not sure Max did on 15. Max will let me know.
A-grade: Brian O’Neill (nett 66), 1. Steven Smith (66), 2. Mick Lizza (67), 3. B-grade: Roy Jackson (64), 1. Nug Lister (66), 2. Noel Dixon (68), 3. C-grade: Peter Moon (65), 1. BJ Harland (66), 2. Andrew Hutchins (67), 3. NTPs: Steven Smith, Dave O’Dea, Dave Borthwick and Nug Lister. Eagles: Marcus Kenna, 10 West, and Max Prendergast, 15 West. Super-pin: Alex McCrae.
Wednesday, December 20
A smaller field of 62 ladies played a par event in windy blustery conditions. However, this did not hinder Glenda Phillips, who had the score of the day, winning A-grade with +8. Marg Davison continued her good form, winning B-grade with a +5.
A-grade: Glenda Phillips (+8) 1, Susanne Riddington (+4) 2, Deb Bawden (+3). B-grade: Marg Davison (+5) 1, Judy Murphy (+3) 2, Ingrid Cockroft (+2). NTPs: Susan Hull, Glenda Phillips, Lesley Mitchell, Karen Mose, Susanne Riddington, Jodie Armstrong. 2nd shot: Chris Fleming, Pamela Talbot, Kathy Sinnett. Super-pin: Colleen Armstrong.
Hole-in-one
Colleen Armstrong stunned her Rich-Wonga opponents in the shotgun start event when she holed out with her first shot of the day on the eighth West.
The Yarrawonga and Rich River ladies play an annual event, with Rich River playing host this year. It was Colleen’s second hole-in-one as she has previously aced the fourth West. Congratulations Colleen.
Age breakers
Congratulations to evergreen golfer ‘Mr Putt’ Alan Williams, who has broken his age four times in the past month.
Alan, who turns 88 in January, consistently scores in the mid-80s. Cliff Schindler also achieved the amazing feat this month at Rich River – congratulations.