Putt’s ‘n’ Pars from Grafton Golf Club

Mid-we Competitions

Stroke play was the order of the day last Tuesday in the Members/Veterans competition which incorporated round one of the Veterans Club Championships. Overall, there were 105 starters which included 92 Veterans. Results in both divisions were identical. Scores on the day were impressive, with the winning score achieved by Deano Hayes (18) being 65 nett. Brian Napper (12) was next in line with 66. They were followed by three players, Peter Hackett (30), Norm Burt (16) and Ian Langley (11) all recording 67. At the completions of the countback process it was Peter who was awarded the 2nd runner-up spot. The Veterans nearest the pin prizes went to Dan Smidt (17) on the 1st, Mark Robson (16) the 17th, Dougie Hughes (10) the 4th and Leon McPhee (8) the 14th. The “all in” nearest the pin awards went to Alf Groves (12) the 6th and Andrew Connor (18) the 10th. Pro balls went down to 76 on a countback for the Vets and 74 in the members division.

The Thursday competition was also a stroke event, being the March round of the Tallowood Challenge. The winner on this occasion was Stephen Hancock (14) with an outstanding score of 66 nett, three strokes clear of his nearest rival, David Morgan (13) with 69. The 2nd runner-up spot went to Stephen Tracey (19( with 70. The nearest the pin prizes went to Woolgoolga’s John Thompson (9) on the 1st, Sebastian Cox (1) the 6th, Stephen Hancock (14) and overall winner on the 10th and Matthew Worthing (7) the 17th. There were 15 Pro balls on offer going down to 74 on a countback.

Weekend Competition

The Saturday competition field was comprised of 113 starters, a little less than normal with a large contingent of our regular Saturday golfers travelling to Brisbane’s Virginia Golf Club for the normal inter-club competition. The best score on the day was achieved by Jamie Stockton (16) with 40 points. Jamie’s card reveals he had 19 around the front and backed that up with a further 21 around the back 9. The only blemish in his round was a uncharacteristic wipe on the 1st, which obviously was not a positive start to his round, which he was able to overcome. In division one there were 38 starters from which Jason Casserly (10) posted the winning score of 39 just the single point ahead of Max Forwell (8) with 38. The division two component was made up with 34 starters, where we find Terry Brooks (14) with the leading score of 37 from John Macpherson (18) on 36. Division three had 41 starters with Tony Miller (28) achieving the leading score with 39 from Will Cameron (20) on 37. Pro balls went down to 34 on a countback and the nearest the pin prizes went to Tim Brtlett (3) on the 1st, Matthew Worthin (7) the 6th, Will Cameron (20) the 10th and Jim O’Donohue (9) the 17th.

Pro Shop News

The recently introduced Friday Medley 9 Hole competition continues to attract increased fields each week with last Friday’s instalment played on the front 9. A new member to the series, Scott Forwell prevailed on the day with 20 points just edging out Annalese and Matt McKee, both recording 19, Annalese being named as the official runner-up player. Pro balls on the day going down to 15. This Friday the competition will be held on the back 9 nominations can be made through the Pro shop, all alternative via the members app or just turn up. Tee times available from 7.30am to 5 pm.

Junior Golf Clinic

Another 20 young juniors turned up last Friday with the clinic focusing on putting followed by grip instruction and grip technique. All that was then followed by two holes of further instruction under the guidance of Mark Harvison and his more than qualified assistant with the clinics, Matt Worthing. Mark advises that all those juniors taking part continue to improve each week and rally enjoy their golf.

Taylor Made Fitting Day

On Wednesday 8th April, golf manufacturer Taylor Made will be holding a fitting day, hosted by Mark Harvison. At that time Taylor Made will be introducing their new range of Qi4D family range of Clubs. The time for the fitting day will be from 10am to 3pm. Appointment only and must be made via the Pro shop. Just call Mark on 66425413 and a appropriate time will be allocated to you.

Ray Hopwood

0408 431 343

Vets results 24/03/26

On Tuesday 24th we had 85 vets play in the final round of our championship I will post the winners over the two rounds later in the week below is just yesterday results

Winner with a net 64 was Brain Napper second place Bruce Baxter net 66 and third Dean Hayes net 67

NTP

1st Rob Mason 349cm

17th Bob Fish 83 cm

2nd shot

4th Alf Groves 182 cm

14th Gary Cook 287 cm

Balls to net 77 on a count back

Regards

Glenn Gardner

Vets captain

Grafton Girls Chatter

Hi Everyone

What an exciting week of golf again. My golf has been abysmal, but that won't stop all the fabulous golfers being talked about in this week's Newsletter. Grab your copy here now. Also don't forget to see the weekly retrospective write up in Clarence Valley Independent, which is still sold around the place for $2. What a bargain.

Enjoy.

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Brenda Cooper

President

Grafton Women's Golf