EUROA LADIES GOLF
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 saw 13 women playing 18 holes in breezy conditions, while the nine-hole players opted to stay at home.
Our usual Wednesday champion, Ann Hill had to play second fiddle to Marg McAlpin, who scored a brilliant 40 points.
Ann was close behind with 38 points.
Well done to both.
Ann recently bought a golf cart, and since then she and Marg, her co-driver, have well and truly nailed the Wednesday game.
Hill on Wheels—apologies for the poor pun.
Lorraine Ellis also made the cut with 34 points.
Nearest the pins:
Eighth: Ann Hill.
12th: Robin Lied.
18th: Sarah Bullen.
Drive and pitch:
Fifth: Ann Hill.
15th: Dot Rule.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 was Stableford and the second round of the Summer Cup.
Nineteen women participated, and a couple of our players achieved notable milestones.
The winner was Grace Eddy with 41 points.
However, Grace won on a countback from our newest member, Julie Foster who played in her first competitive game at Euroa.
Extraordinary results, ladies.
Hearty congratulations to both, and we really hope Julie becomes a regular player at Euroa.
This score puts Grace in a favourable position for the Summer Cup, although we cannot discount Emily Flavel, who placed with 37 points.
Michelle Thomson scored 35 points.
To round out a day of outstanding scores, Emily Flavel reduced her handicap to nine.
What can I say, Emily?
You genuinely deserve a single-digit handicap—your talent and dedication to golf have paid off, earning the respect and admiration of the entire Euroa golfing membership. A huge round of applause to you.
Nearest the pins:
Eighth: Freda Edwards
12th: Dee McMartin
18th: Emily Flavel
Drive and pitch:
Fifth: Grace Eddy, who put her ball in the hole.
15th: Freda Edwards
Next Wednesday will be Stableford, and the final round of the Summer Cup on Saturday will be Par.
Good luck to all players.
EUROA GOLF CLUB
By RICHARD JOHNSON
A BIG field of 46 players turned out for the second round of the T J Nolan Shield event and some very good scores were recorded.
Division One saw Charlie Watson continue his good form to win with 79-11-68 while Paul James 92-23-69 took out Division Two.
Ball winners were Cam Roper 68, Sam Mills 71, Rick Brodie 71, Glen McMartin 72, Matt Mills 72, Bernie Shallard 72, Jackson Walker and Nick Murray both 73.
Matt Mills was pleased to pick up the putting prize with just 26 putts.
Glen and Laurie McMartin each had a two-ball birdie and shared the prize money with Josh Bell.
The Friday Twilight event continues to be popular with 27 players.
Brian Rule and Rob Lummas each had 20 points with Kae Lummas also on 19.
Dick and Rae Farmer each had 19 for a family quinella.
Wednesday’s Stableford event sponsored by Trotters Mitre Ten was won by Paddy McCarthy and Dick Farmer on 35.
The annual Junior Twilight series for boys and girls six to 16 is on February 24, March 3, March 17 and 24 March.
The annual Autumn Tournament is coming up on March 8 - 10.
Saturday is a two-person Ambrose sponsored by Euroa Healthcare Pharmacy.
Sunday is a four-ball Stableford sponsored by Ausure Insurance, and Monday is the Mixed Foursomes Laurie Edwards Memorial Event.
Entries at the club or via Matt Mills and Justine Collins.
NAGAMBIE GOLF CLUB
By DAVID LOVE
AN all-round good day of golf by Dean Brown provided him with a comfortable win, a three-point margin to the runner-up.
Coming off a three-win streak representing the club in this year’s summer pennant season, Brown carried his form into the Nagambie Golf Club Sunday Stableford for a splendid 41-point total.
Jim Ewart was runner-up with 38 points, two better than handicap.
After an enforced layoff through the second half of last year, big Jim is back.
Speaking of big, Bob McAdam managed third place, also on 38 points, with a strong finish helping him to his impressive final total.
The nearest the pin prizes went to our day's winner, Dean Brown with an elegant strike onto the difficult third.
Dan Maguire was impressive from off the eighth, Bill Leviston showed everyone he is back by claiming the 13th, and Daniel Hall showed some flair at the 16th.
Next week's golf is the fourth round of the Summer Trophy—stroke.
On office duty is J. Ezard, and in the bar is T. Baldwin.
STRATHBOGIE GOLF CLUB
By KRISTEN MOORE
TUESDAY morning golf was played in cooler conditions.
Winner of the day was Colleen Furlanetto with a red-hot score of 53 points.
Runner-up was Carmel Linehan with 43 points.
Cooler conditions on Saturday made for a great day playing golf, and the scores were red-hot again.
Winner of the men’s competition was Luke Winnell with 38 points.
Winner of the ladies' competition was Kristen Moore with 39 points.
Lineballs were won by Rebecca Newham with 37 points, Peter Boyd with 36 points and David Kennett with 36 points.
Nearest the pins:
Eighth: David Kennett.
15th: Peter Boyd.
17th: Kristen Moore.
Men’s drive and pitch was won by Nathan Macaulay, and ladies' drive and pitch was won by Rebecca Newham.
Straightest drive was won by Gerard Reynolds.
Next week is a Stableford round.
Keep in mind we will be holding our first monthly dinner for the year on Thursday, February 22.
Kristen Moore will be the contact for bookings on 0408 577 784.