IT has been great to see the return of sunshine, and the winds, while somewhat chilly for early morning golfers, have been the Greenkeepers best friend, assisting to dry out the course once again.

The Course is in great condition, perfect for this week’s Men’s and Women’s Foursomes, and the Ladies Open Day on Friday.

This week’s featured sponsor is Dan’s Tree Service who provides us with his expertise for those larger jobs that are beyond our expertise.

Lots of visitors joined us for Tuesday’s Medley Stableford – travellers from Shepparton, Yass, Junee (2) Freddo, Kempsey, Sawtell (2) and Coffs (3).

Local knowledge prevailed with Denise Paluch (15) winning the event with 37 points from Stuart Johnston (11) on 35 points on countback from Graham Watson and Colin Habgood.

Other good scores from Colin Wormleatoin and Stephen Kimber with 34 points and the ball rundown to 32 points on countback.

NTP’s to Graham Montgomery (Sawtell) on 5, Jan Harris on 7, Colin Habgood on 8, Denise Paluch scored the Pizza This voucher on 13, Dennis Ashton collected Stu’s ball on 15 and Stephen Kimber on 18.

The Women played their Foursomes Championship over 27 Holes on Wednesday with 30 players competing.

Defending Champions Christine Clark and Adrienne Smith were uncatchable with a score of 130, runners up were Henny Oldenhove and Denise Paluch 141.

Net Winners were Susan Barnett and Robyn Jones 108. Well done to all the Women who participated – it’s such a fun game! Especially afterwards.

Thursday’s event was a Medley Stableford with 68 players, close scores in both Divisions requiring countbacks to define the winners.

In Division 1 (0 to 19), Stuart Johnston (11) continued his good form from Tuesday with 35 points to win from Nathaniel Beverley (10) on countback.

Division 2 (20 – 45) was won by Hans Jansen (24) with 35 points on countback from Scott Burley (22).

Other good scores from Peter Bush, Walter Bortoletto, Dirk Winwood, Peter Moxon, Garry Thurlow and Edward Beaton all on 34, and you needed 31 or better for the ball rundown.

NTP’s to Lee Fewings for the longest Put on 2, Ted Beaton on 5, Murray Ingram on 7, Robert Reid on 8, Stuart Johnston got the ‘Pizza This’ voucher on 13, William Mann got Stu’s ball on 15, and Drew Glasson on 18.

The Women held a very successful Open Day on Friday, with over 100 players on the course enjoying a 4 Person Ambrose.

Winning the Gross event were Alison Barrow and Natalie Titcume from Bonville teamed up with Adrienne Smith and Christine Clarke with 65. Runners up with 71 were the Coffs Harbour Team of Rebecca Goldsmith, Jodi Murdoch, Lyndsay Smith and Rebecca Gill.

The Net winners were from Frederickton comprising Sue Webster, Sharon Worthing, Narelle McMillan and Lyn Thomas with 59.37.

Runners up with 59.87 from Club Taree were Cindy Googh, Debroah Creaighton, Jo-Ann Richardson and Margaret Wynter.

The Man’s Foursomes were played on Saturday with our best ever field of over 30 pairs participating.

Foursomes Champions for 2022 are Gregory McCoy and Urpo Ylinen, scoring 79 over the 18 Holes.

The Net Winners are Steve Frost and Colin Wormleaton with 70 on countback from Paul Ryan and Walter Bortoletto. Other good scores from Edward Penrose and Geoffrey Poole and Chris Tinson and Peter Bush 72.

The Ball rundown to 73.5 net.

NTP’s not available at time of writing.

Our Annual Island Classic Open 36 Holes Stableford over Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August sponsored by Midcoast Trucks still has a few Tee Times available – you need to be quick – member’s bookings online, Visitors through the Pro Shop 6568 8172.

By Geoffrey MCCANN