James Cruickshank had one of his best ever rounds on Saturday at the Goondiwindi Golf Course when he recorded 45 stableford points to take the honours.
Runner-up was an unlucky Hugh McKinnon, who also had one of his best rounds to be one behind on 44.
Nearest the pins: 10th: Darryl Murphy (10.02m); 15th: Don McKenzie (2.85m); 18th: Greg Warden (4.14m – 11 balls).
The ball comp went down to 37 on a countback and winners were: Sam Coulton, Rick Woodward, Gary Smith, Robert Webb, Hugh McKinnon, Hugh Hamilton, Don McKenzie, James Cruickshank, Stephen Rohde, Barry Lowe and Darryl Murphy.
Sunday’s Four-person Ambrose was won in fine style by David Wright, Paul Ashby, David Raymond and Kev Sewell with 53 5/8.
Runners-up were Jamie Quinnell, Brett Strachan, Jason Quinnell and Perry Magann with 57 3/8.
Ball comp: D. Wright, P. Ashby, D. Raymond, K. Sewell, J. Quinnell, J. Quinnell, B. Strachan and P. Magann.
Nearest the pins: 10th: David Raymond (6.18m); 15th: Kev Sewell (1.33m); Pro Pin: Kev Sewell (and the Super Pin 74cm – 7 balls and $398.50. A tidy pick-up).
A big field took part in Thursday’s Sporters and David Raymond was the winner with 25 points.
Runner-up was Greg Warden with 23 points.
Ball comp: J. Hurley, R. Siddins, S. Rohde, B. Lowe, M. Everingham, R. Glasson, J. McCall, N. Kratzke and P. Cook.
Nearest the pins: Pro Pin: P. Cook (3.62m); A Grade: E. Donnarlmma from Gailes (88cm); B Grade: S. Rohde (52cm).
Wednesday’s Vets comp attracted a good field also and winners were Tom and Kerry Biggers with 27 points.
Runners-up were Alison and Richard Siddins with 26.
Nearest the pins: 1st hole 2nd shot A: Richard Siddins (3.3m); 1st hole, 2nd shot B: Tony Ecroyd (20cm); 6th hole, 2nd shot A: Bruce Germon (60cm); 6th hole, 2nd shot B: Marcus Arthur (18cm).
Friday’s Chook Run winners were: H. McKinnon 27, J. Castle, M. Arthur, M. Saleem, K. Montgomery all 24; M. Webster, S. Coulton, D. Heath, G. Buckley and D. Cherry all 23.
Nearest the pins: A Grade: M. Webster; B Grade: M. Arthur.
Next week’s golf:
Saturday, February 27: 18 hole 4BBB stableford.
Sunday, February 28: 18 hole single stableford.
Some big golf days coming up: Saturday March 6: 18 hole single stroke. Queensland Hotel Monthly Mug. Sunday March 7: 19 hole 4BBB Open Medley (For men and women). Elders Insurance Golf Day. More about this day next week. (Jot it into your golf diary).
The chipping clinic for the ladies held by Pro David Wright was a big success and the ladies found out some helpful hints to help their game.
Some wise golf quips:
A good one-iron shot is about as easy to come by as an understanding wife.
I went to play golf and tried to shoot my age, but I shot my weight instead.
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