Vets Golf

By John Dwyer

He had to pay his membership fees prior to play last Thursday in the twin-towns veteran's golf competition but that didn’t stop Forbes' Mike Sutcliffe soon reaping the rewards taking out the 18-hole comp with a creditable 39 points.

It was a day of ‘newer’ members to the fold with Ken Walton following his club mate to the trophy table as runner-up with 38 points, while Parkes’ John Ivey did not leave Forbes club empty handed returning home with the encouragement award.

Forbes members dominated the nearest-to-pins with Alf Davies and Alex MacKinnon winning A and B grades respectively on the ninth hole and Kim Herbert and Mike Sutcliffe on the 18th.

The ball sweep went to 33 points. 37 points - John Fowler (P), Greg Webb and Les Little (F); 35 - Andrew Grierson (F); 34 - Alf Davies, Steve Edwards, Bede Tooth, Kim Herbert and Bruce Chandler (F); 33- Nym Dziuba (P), Peter Scholefield and Ken Sly (F).

Forbes reversed recent twin-towns shield results winning with their best six individual scores from 22 starters scoring 220 points, Parkes with only nine players for their best six scores 189 points.

This Thursday, Parkes will host the twin-towns with nominations from 9.30am for a 10am shot-gun start.

Bogan Gate - In case you missed it Forbes and Parkes golfers are invited to test their skills at Bogan Gate on Tuesday, September 12 with 12 holes of play then lunch and a refresher to follow. Morning tea will be served before play.

The day is open to all golfers with nominations from 9.15am for a 10am start.

In the interest of helping hosts Ros and Steve Edwards names by Thursday (in Parkes) would be appreciated.

If unable to play Parkes on Thursday you can indicate your intention to compete on the sand greens by phoning Steve Edwards 0415 665 925, Barry Shine 0409 718 004, John Dwyer 0419 232 755 or Peter Bristol 0419 539 126.

Parkes Golf Club

By Peter Bristol

Saturday’s Results

Saturday was the time honoured Bob Smith Memorial day, sponsored by the Smith family in memory of the long association Bob had with the club and the volunteer work he undertook. Thanks to the Smith family as the players look forward to the event each year.

There was a good field of 74 players giving us a feel for what spring will deliver.

Once again, the greens staff had the course in great condition as they build to the Parkes Open in 2 weeks time.

Winner on the day was Steve Wakeman who is just starting out on his competition golf career. Steve managed a solid 39 point haul the same as Peter Amor. Steve had a 49 off the stick on the front 9 bringing in 19 points and 44 on the back with 20 points.

Peter had a 42/38 split with the same points split making it a tough countback. Chasing these 2 in were Nathan Johnston, David Speakman and Nym Dziuba on 38 points.

The 9 hole winner on the day was Dale Matthews with 22 points.

This comp was on the back 9 and Dale blitzed it with 6 pars off her 20 handicap and leaving the rest of the field in her wake.

The Ladies winner on the day was Kaye Jones who had the best individual score on the day with 40 points hitting an even 46 strokes on both sides with the points split of 22/18, including a birdie on the 4th hole.

The Ladies event was red hot with Mel Matthews, now getting back to a bit more regular golf, hitting a 39 point round, Colleen Staples now back after a caravan safari, hitting 37 and Dale Matthews a 36.

The Nearest The Pins on Saturday were –The Idlerite 1st by Finne Latu at 214cm, Griffins Leading Edge by Wayne Powter at 84cm, Parkes Ready Mixed Concrete 9th by no winner, the Harvey Norman 11th by Mark Kelly at 218cm, the 17th by Peter Amor at 240cm. The winner of the lucky 4th this week was Wayne Powter at 84cm.

Ball winners were Peter Amor, Mel Matthews 39, Nathan Johnstone, David Speakman, Nym Dziuba 38, Colleen Staples, 37, Duncan Constable 36.

On Saturday it’s the September Monthly Medal sponsored by Telescope Tyres and Hankook Masters, with the daily sponsor being Matthews Mediation.

The club had its annual AGM on Saturday with a great turnout from members and plenty of robust commentary.

The new Board under the stewardship of Peter Magill looks forward to the ongoing engagement of members in their club.

If you haven’t entered for the Parkes Open make sure you get in and do it online as places are filling up with plenty of visitors coming to enjoy Parkes and its offerings.