Putt’s ‘n’ Pars & Grafton Girls Chatter from Grafton Golf Club

Putt’s ‘n’ Pars from Grafton Golf Club

With all men’s competitions conducted by Grafton District Golf Club, there is in conjunction, a nearest the pin competition on each of the par 3 holes. At times, a player may pick one or two of the prizes awarded on those particular holes, very rarely three holes and almost never all four holes. In last weeks Thursday competition there was an extraordinary occurrence in which one golfer, Peter Johnston (12) picked up three of the nearest the pin holes prizes, one of those holes, the 1st Peter achieved every golfers dream, a hole in one. Peter also picked up the prizes on the 6th (328cm), and the 17th (240cm). On all four of the par 3 holes, Peter accumulated a total of 13 Stableford points which obviously was a major contribution to his 18-hole total of 34 points. As an added bonus, Petr also qualified for the hoe-in-one bonus prize of $750. That bonus prize will now revert to the starting amount of $250 and will progress through to $1,000 maximum if not won in the meantime. The remaining nearest the pin on the 10th on that day was awarded to Aiden Langford (10). The winners of the Thursday competition were Wayne Creighton (16) with 44, Runner-up was Kin Li (16) 40, followed by Bruce Baxter (21) with 38 on a countback from Kevin Essex (26), Aiden Langford (10) and Gary Pym (21).

Last Saturday the event was the McKimms Real Estate Monthly Mug, played under the Stroke format of golf competition. It was a visiting golfer from Coraki Golf Club, who won the event with a score of nett 67, that was Michael Harris who enjoyed a 29 handicap. However, being a visitor was not eligible for the Monthly Mug. That honour went to Grafton’s Brett Paxton (16) with a nett 68, which also qualified him for the win in division 2 from Matt Katon (13) with 69. Division 1 was won by Matt Davidson (11) with 70 on a countback. It was good to see Matt feature in the results as it has been a while since his last major win. Runner-up to Matt was Rohan Ford (4) also with 70. Gary Pym (23) was the winer of division 3 with 71 from Bill Heath (23) on 74. Sharpshooter, Tim Bartlett (5) was the winner of the Pro pin on the 1st, Brett McConnell (10) picked up the 6th with John Frame (14) cleaning up the remaining 2 pins on he 10th and 17th. There were 35 35 pro balls distributed to those on 78 or better.

There were 85 starters in Tuesday Members/Veterans competition with the results identical in both divisions. Ted Strong (3) was the dominant player in those divisions with 64 from Derek Latimer (17) on 67 followed by Kin Li (17) with 68. Pro balls in the members competition went down to 75 for the members and 77 for the vets division both on a countback.

Winter Consistency Trophy

Following numerous rain delays and postponements of various competition the Clarence Valley Rural & Industrial Supplies 2025 Winter Consistency Trophy was finally completed last Saturday. With a four-round total of 127 (36, 28, 33, 30) Graham Tracey was declared the winner of the longer than normal series. David Green was next best with 126 from Norm Burt on 125. Although not a golfer himself, Rod Gleeson from Clarence Valley Rural & Industrial Supplies has been associated with this series, it seems forever. That association is destined to continue and all golfers from Grafton Golf Club value Rod’s support of the series and look forward to the 2026 series.

Rotary Charity Golf Day

The annual Rotary Charity Golf Day, which incorporates the Australian Par 3 Championships is scheduled for later his month on 22nd September. The competition will be both 9- and 18-hole individual or Ambrose format of golf. There is a $10,000 hole-in one prize (10th hole) on offer plus a large range of trophies and prizes, thanks to the various sponsors, which includes Ray White Real Estate, Jacaranda Laundry, and Grafton Golf Cub. Bookings are essential and will cost $40 per player with all funds raised to support various youth programs and annual event at local schools. To enter just, call the Pro shop on 66422255 or Rotary President, Chris Wheelahan on 0407003140. A.. the golf action commences at 10am and any support you can give the charity day will be greatly appreciated and you will be assisting Grafton Rotary with the many and very important community projects.

Footy Tippin Competitions

This Club competition for members of our Club has now been finalised, with a complete list of all those who participated in the series and where they finished in the final compilation of the scores up on the Club notice board. The presentation of the prize money will be held on 12th October commencing at 12 noon. The appropriate sheet to accommodate names of those attending the presentation day is now up on the notice board.

Ray Hopwood

0408 431 343

Grafton Girls Chatter

Newsletter - 1 - 7 September 2025.pdf

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Hi All,

Well, who would have believed we could have a full week of golf without any course closures? But that's what we just did!

Now it's time to stop what you are doing, grab yourself some refreshments, put your feet up and enjoy reading the latest "Grafton Girls Chatter" which includes all the results from last week.

And don't forget tomorrow morning, 8th September. The usual Monday 9-hole competition will still be held, teeing off from the 10th but, in addition, the finals of the 2025 singles match play will also be held. Div 1 tees off at 9.00am, Div 2 at 9.10am, and Div 3 (the battle of the OBEs) at 9.20am. Spectators are welcome and please bring a plate to share for the celebratory morning/afternoon tea after the finals.

Enjoy your reading,

Jenny Porter