Echuca-Moama district golf report | January 7-14

Axyl Lewis and Ashley Bronsgeest, who finished in third, are fast becoming one of the most feared four-ball combinations at Rich River.

Dave Kelly hit a ripper to win the super-pin and Nigel Berryman eagled the par four 10th after driving the green. The ball was going straight towards the hole at fast pace when it hit a ball (some 30cm from the hole) of the group in front who were on the green putting.

A-grade: Neville McPherson and Paul Arnel (47 points), Rob Merlo and David Wilson (47), Axyl Lewis and Ashley Bronsgeest (46).

Nearest-to-pins: Tony Jones, Shane Phelan, Ian Hutton, Frank Severino, Daryl George, and Anthony Arnel.

Super-pin: David Kelly.

Eagles: Nigel Berryman.

Saturday, January 8:

Another one of the up-and-coming group of youngsters, Brodie Collins won C-grade and the Privilege Cup, edging out Bernie McGrath who would no doubt have put the cup to good use if he had got over the line.

Mick Graham won A-grade and you will see his name in the prize money the next few weeks as he enjoys his holiday break from Melbourne.

Darren Kulbars responded after a poor showing last week and “Demon” Ray Carr is showing form in the pre-season.

Kenny Ashworth took B-grade honours in a countback over the consistent Brian Malone.

Men’s

A-grade: Mick Graham (40 points), Darren Kulbars (39), Ray Carr (39).

B-grade: Ken Ashworth (41 points), Brian Malone (41), Ron Branch (39).

C-grade: Brodie Wilson (43 points), Bernie McGrath (42), Peter Healey (39).

Nearest-to-pins: Wayne Sperling, Jason Phelan, Denis Dowd, David Pearson, Judd Lanyon and Charlie McKenzie.

Super-pin: Grant Stewart.

Eagle: Jiddy Dixon (6 West).

Judy Davey had a fine score to take honours in Saturday’s stableford event over Maxine Aitken and Ingrid Cockroft. Joy Adams won the super-pin.

Women’s

A-grade: Judy Davey (38 points), Maxine Aitken (37), Ingrid Cockroft (36).

Nearest-to-pins: Maree Ciavarella.

Super-pin: Joy Adams.

Sunday, January 9:

In Sunday's medley stableford round, all winners scored 40 points or more, with Adrian Dohnt scooping the A-grade pool with 46, Nick Sheldon (B) 45 and John Guilfoyle (C) with 43.

A-grade: Adrian Dohnt (46 points), Chris Jennings (43 c/b), Clyde Hillier (43).

B-grade: Nick Sheldon (45), Kristian McNicol (44), Peter Healey from Queensland's Emerald Lakes GC (42).

C-grade: John Guilfoyle (43), Judy Davey (42), Tracey Burton (40).

Monday, January 10:

Moira Thomas took the honour in the nine-hole competition with 23 stableford points, edging out Sharyn Scott on 21 and Lorraine De Ravin on 19. Nearest-the-pins were Heather Gunstone and Anita Speight.

The Medley event was won by Lorraine Bowman on 39 points, from second-placed Marilyn Robins (38) on a countback from Ellen Banko (38) third. Jiddy Dixon and Marie Collins were nearest-the-pin.

Tuesday, January 11:

Max Prendergast had the score of the day to win C-grade by a big margin. John Bedford won A-grade and a nearest-the-pin and Ap Kuiper lapped up the muggy afternoon conditions to take the B-grade honours.

A-grade: John Bedford (40 points), Michael Lee (40), Keith McCormack (37).

B-grade: Ap Kuiper (38 points), Neil Haw (37), Bill Holmfield (37).

C-grade: Max Prendergast (42 points), Aaron Phyland (39), Gary Wood (38).

Nearest-to-pin: John Bedford, Stephen Giles, Luke Young, Kevin Murphy, Keith Jenkinson, Potsie Webber, Ian Hutton, Max Prendergast and Fred Steenbuck.

Super-pin: Ross North.

Wednesday, January 12:

Fields were smaller with the hotter weather, and 76 women contested the par round on Wednesday with veterans Joyce Moresi and Marilyn Morrell topping A and B grades respectively with scores of plus three.

Maxine Aitken had a great shot on the 16th to win the super-pin.

A-grade: Joyce Moresi (+3), Barb Sands (+2), Ellen Banko (+1).

B-grade: Marilyn Morrell (+3), Lynne Tucker (+2), Kerry McLoughlan (+1).

Nearest-to-pin: Gloria Bennet, Pam Talbot and Julie Charlton on the fourth; Susan Hull, Doss Dinsdale and Judy Holland on the eighth.

Super-pin: Maxine Aitken.