ANOTHER near capacity field last Saturday cued up to compete in the annual Ned Peters Memorial Day and it was Club President Greig Delaney that won the day with a fantastic 41 points. Greig has certainly been on a huge high since winning the trophy and must surely have firmed as favourite to win this Sunday’s Singleton Open.
Greig also took out the C grade prize on the day but only by way of a count back from Trevor Pearce.
In A grade, Rick Janssen took on all before him with a super 40 points to continue his recent impeccable form. A new putter (shaft!) appears to have worked a treat and got him to the winner’s line ahead of Club legend Wayne Rutter. Wayne’s 40 points was unluckily counted out by Captain Col’s Calamitous Countback!
There were no surprises in B grade as the day’s biggest favourite, Tony Rock lived up to all expectations and returned a score of 41 points to win. In runner’s up position was Jeff Senior who has featured regularly on the presentation rostrum over the previous month.
Jenny Delaney managed to make the golf day a family affair by winning the ladies division. One can only imagine the tall tales that were told across the Sunday breakfast table at the Delaney residence! Mystery still surrounds the circumstances that led to Greig being unceremoniously dumped from team Delaney for Sunday’s mixed foursomes in preference for gun A grader Adam Ferguson!
There was a mixed bag of winners in the Secret 9 event. In first place was Jeff Senior, followed by Jason Burley, Ian Langdon and Fergus Hay.
Congratulations to Bob and Wendy Peters for their victory in the Mixed Foursomes Championship that was played last Sunday. Wendy’s steady play combined beautifully with Bob’s consistent and accurate iron shots to produce the victory.
What a massive weekend we have in front of us. The July Monthly Mug being played tomorrow is sponsored by club good guys Bill Thompson, Ken Lawson and Brian McHugh. On Sunday, the Pit Express Singleton Open promises to be a great event with over 110 players already committed to hit off. The time sheet for both these events are almost full so if you would like to play please get your name entered quickly.
The time sheet for the ‘Relay For Life’ charity day on July 19 is now on the club house notice board. Entries are now being taken for the annual Holden Scramble Ambrose event on the 23rd of August. All information regarding the day is available from Les in the Pro Shop.
Junior News
An earlier than normal hit off time failed to deter the regular Sunday juniors from playing in their weekly competition and the scoring was tightly bunched.
Brady Hay continued on his winning way returning a fine nett 30 and receiving another handicap reduction. It’s great to see Brady also venturing into the main men’s Saturday competition and all juniors are encouraged to make that step when their game is at a high enough standard.
Hayden Power seems to be living up to his name with his long and powerful hitting from the tee. He was placed second with a score of 31.
Coming into third spot was Keiren Nowland on 32. This Sunday’s junior comp is not being played due to Sunday’s Singleton Open.
All new junior players are welcome to join the competition. Any enquiries should be sent through to Les in the Pro Shop on 65724875.
VETERANS GOLF
ANOTHER record was achieved with 61 golfers turning up to contest the June Monthly Medal.
The great joy of the day was to have Christine Harden join us after some 20 years of ill health.
Also playing after returning from holidays and using other excuses were John McGavin, Des George, Chris Lancaster, Tony Prior, Noel Harden and John Bradford.
With the best score of the day and backing up from his win in May was Roger Hughes on 39 points from George Marcheff on 38 points on a 3 way countback.
NTP on 2nd/11th Ken Wallace.
The ladies division was won by new member Christine Harden on 33 points from Chris Wright on 32 points. NTP on 9th/19th Meryl Fry.
NTP over the field on 6th/15th visitor Vivien Luscombe.
Ball winners: R Wade, M Gill, R Considine, C Curnow, M Bluhm, R Fry, T Mills, G Toohey, R Peters, J Marcheff, T Everett, C Lancaster, M Worms, E Hewitt, D Newman, H Castledine, W Peters, B Scrace, A Elgar, B Payton, W Long, R Wright, I Thomas, T Prior, P Hayward, K Wallace, R Merrick, M Fry, J Langdon, L Toohey, V Luscombe, I Stevenson.
President Michael was rather distressed to have lost his car keys on Monday.
They were later recovered at Woolies in a new mans purse, not an old mans.
Next Monday, Single Stableford.
LADIES GOLF
NOT the ideal conditions for golf with dusty and strong winds causing havoc around the course for the 2nd Rnd of the Championships - District Medal.
Some managed to finish the day with great scores. Dianne Nowland had a 69 nett and also breaking her handicap was Leonie Heuston with a great 70 nett. It wont be long before Leonie is in B Grade.
Welcome back to Ruth Hamilton and Jacoba Simple and the ladies wish Wendy Peters a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing you back on the course soon.
Dianne Nowland was the winner of A Grade with a fine 69 nett .Debbie Cooper was A Grade runner up with 75 nett
Jenny Delaney was the winner of B Grade with 74 nett on c/b
Bev Scrace was B Grade runner up also with 74 nett
With 70 nett Leonie Heuston won C Grade, Margaret Dent was runner up with 71 nett and 2nd runner up was Leonie Toohey with 74 nett.
Balls to 76 nett: D Nowland, L Heuston, M Dent, J Delaney, L Toohey, D Cooper, B Scrace, H Castledine
NTP 2/11 Exciting Ingredients (draw card) - C Moore
NTP 6/15 Singleton Bulk Landscaping Supplies R Hamilton
NTP 2nd Shot 9/18 Singleton Smash Repairs - D Cooper
District Medal Winner 0-24 - D Nowland 69 nett
District Medal Winner 25-45 - M Dent 71 nett
Encouragement award sponsered by the Wright family - B Thomson on c/b
Results for Saturday 27th June 09, stableford - winner O.T.F. Jenny Delaney 32 pts
Ball - J Delaney
The 5th Rnd of the WGNSW MM - Count Putts - Vets - 3rd Rnd Championships will be played on Wednesday 8th July 2009.
8.30 D Cooper, D Nowland, H Castledine
8.37 J Delaney, R Sciani, D Newman
8.44 L Morrissey, J Mackaway, V Williams
8.51 M Fry, L Toohey, M Dent
8.58 M Worms, B Thompson, C Moore
9.05 C Wright, A Elgar, L Heuston
9.12 E Hewitt, B Thomson, S Vitnell
9.19 C Rock, B Scrace, J Simple
9.26 R Hamilton.
BRANXTON GOLF
FORMER Singleton member, Greg Noble, won A Grade on Saturday with a fine 43 pts from the rejuvenated Mick Lawrence with 41 pts.
Both scores were indicative of the pleasant conditions on Saturday—although the course was playing long, the greens were very receptive following the recent rain.
Junior, Cameron Johanson, won B Grade with a very impressive 42 pts, on a countback from Keith Anderson, despite double bogeying the last hole.
Cameron is now getting much closer to claiming a new set of golf clubs from his father as he strives towards the 18 handicap mark.
Keith Bennett won C Grade with 42 pts from Cessnock member, Greg Weise, who played later in the day, with 38 pts.
All the winning scores were over 40 pts, an impressive feat!
The singles and doubles knockout draws are now on display in the club, so members need to check their draw and organise their game.
Anyone looking for a game of golf is most welcome at the Branxton Club. Just drop in for more information.
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