GREAT weather for golfing, with a busy week on the Island.

The fairways have formed up, and the greens are sensational!

The week’s featured sponsor was Nambucca Valley Care – thank you for your support!

The Mid North Coast Vets played a Medley Stableford on Tuesday – some early showers cleared to a fine day, we still hosted 75 players. Ross Donnelly (10) was the winner of Division 1 (0 to 18) with 41 points from Jeffrey Porter (17) with 40 points, from Cos Osland (16) 37 and Richard Harrison (15) 36.

In Division 2 (19 to 45), John Ward (229) scored 39 points to win from Eric Wise (33) and Barry Ellis (21) with 38 points and Terry Noble (22) with 36 points. The Ball Rundown to 32 points.

NTP’s went to Col Osland on 5 and 18, Houston (Ray) Baker on 8 and Mary Ann Perry on 13.

On Wednesday Morann Paterson and Gillian Anderson sponsored the Women’s ‘Friendship Day’ American Foursomes.

In a very close contest, the winners were Sue Brooks and Coral McCann 70.12, from Donna Easey and Sue Seymour 70.25, and Chris Clarke & Cheryl Gilmour 71.0.

The Ball rundown to 80.75. NTP’s went to Chris Clarke and Cheryl Gilmour on 5, Coral McCann and Sue Brooks on the ‘Pizza This’ sponsored 13th, and Shayne Scott and Lyn Parkes on 18.

Thursday’s event was a Medley Stableford. In Division 1 (0 to 18), Philip Mander (13) was the winner with 40 points from Greg Smith (12) 39 points.

Division 2 (19 to 45), was won by Peter Drysdale (19) with the top score of the day 42 points from Bryan Ussher (24) 41 points.

Good scores also from Chris Tinson and Scott Burley 40, Paul Reid, David Bartos & Rod Kinnear 39 points.

The Ball Rundown to 33 points. NTP’s to Peter Drysdale for the Longest Putt on 2, Trevor Hopkins on 5, John Buganey on 7, Paul Ryan on 8, Peter Moxon got the Pizza voucher on 13, and Stu’s ball on 15, and Ken Marriott got the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

The Men’s 4BBB Knockout Championship final match was also played – congratulations to winners Robert Coneybeare and Mark Ingram defeating Les Mohr & Paul Maxwell 2 and 1.

Saturday was another busy day with a Medley Stableford, President Vs Captain Day, and the final playoff of our new Skins Knockout event.

Thankfully, some early drizzle cleared away for a sunny day.

In Division 1 (0 to 18) of the Stableford event, winner was Graeme Ball (17) with 39 points from Joe Street (14) with 37 points.

In Division 2 (19 to 45) Andrew Donovan (20) scored 40 points to win from Mark Stuckey (24) with 37 points.

Other good scores from Geoff McMurray, Trevor Peter, Glen Crow & Ben Honeybrook 37 points.

The Ball run down to 35 points on countback. NTP’s went to Stephen Kimber for the Longest Putt on 2, Bruce Berry on 5, Edward Penrose to 6m on 7, Glen Crow on 8, Mark McLaren got the Pizza voucher on 13, Neil Duffus got Stu’s ball on 15, and David Mattacott collected the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

For the 3rd time running, the Captain’s Team defeated the President’s 366 to 358, and those still around at presentation enjoyed the customary hospitality provided by the losing team leader.

Better luck next year President Geoff!

The new Skins Knockout final proved to be quite a close affair and will be re-scheduled to allow for spectator participation next year.

Congratulations to the Finalists Joe Street (winner 7 skins), Neil Duffus (Runner-up 5 skins), Warren Fuller (3rd – 3 skins) and Paul Ryan 4th – 2 skins).

‘Duffo has pledged his winnings to his Cancer Council ‘Longest Day’ fundraiser in December – more about that event later!

Sunday’s event was a Mixed 4BBB Stableford ‘Island Sunday’ sponsored by Gwen and Paul Maxwell.

The result went to a countback, with Gwen & Paul winning from Bryony and Chris Brownlie with 46 points.

Other good scores from Thea and Stephen Kimber and Kay and Kel McGoldrick 44, Coral and Geoff McCann 43 points.

NTP’s to Jan Harris and Darryl Tebutt on 5, Stephen Kimber on 13 – the Pizza Hole – Thea Kimber and Paul Maxwell on 18.

Thanks to Reece for preparing our lovely Grazing Platter to enjoy after the presentation.

Congratulations to our Members that represented Nambucca at Tuncurry for the Keno ‘Let’s Play Ambrose’ Regional play-offs.

Julie and Stuart Garvey came in second in the Mixed division.

Troy Herbert and Steve Doherty came in 7th in the Men’s Division and Geoff Brooks and Paddy Byrne came in at 18th.

Coming up – we have the TopGun Shootout next Friday afternoon from 3pm – come along and watch the action!

The Men’s Championship final round is on Saturday, and the Mixed Foursomes Championship on Sunday.

By Geoffrey MCCANN