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Week ending Sunday 2 December 2007

Presidential Performance Wins Summer Open

The 2007 Summer Open again proved to be an outstanding success with an excellent field of 153 men and 50 Associates contesting the two day Stableford event. The event was again sponsored by Ron Trezise of Godfrey Pembroke, and both the men’s and ladies competitions were very close contests.

The winner of the men’s 36 hole nett competition was Collie Golf Club president Ian Stewart, with a total of 77 points. Stewart had 38 points on the Saturday and his solid 39 points on Sunday was enough to get him over the line as others crumbled under pressure. Steve Farquhar produced the round of the tournament on Sunday with an amazing 44 points to catapult him into second place with a total of 75 points. He beat several others by virtue of a countback. The winner of the gross for the two days was again Rob Hewison of Capel with even par for the event. Collie’s Hudson Hopewell was runner up with a total of five over par for the two days.

The Associates nett winner was Sandra McBride representing Mandurah with a total of 75 points. She narrowly defeated Gail Kime, who also played well to record 74 points. It proved to be a good weekend for the Kimes, as husband Alan aced the seventh hole on Sunday and walked away with a very nice prize for his efforts.

The winner of the Associates 36 hole gross competition was Belinda Wilkinson from Yokine, with the very good total of 66 gross. Wilkinson, who plays off a one handicap, beat Cottesloe’s Helen McAullay, who had 50 gross.

Prizes were given for each day with Alan Fellows of Mandurah taking nett honours with 42 points on the Saturday, and long time visitor Don Annear won the gross on Saturday. Wanneroo’s Margaret Griffin, with 36 points, won the Saturday nett for the ladies, and Collie captain Vicki Graham claimed the gross prize.

Sunday’s spoils went to Digby Barrett of Kwinana winning the nett with 42 points, and Waroona’s Mike Stirk taking gross honours. In the Associates Zelda Meads of Bunbury was the winner of the nett with 39 points, while Lee Renner of Yokine was the gross winner.

The club received many positive comments over the weekend, and tournament director and club captain Dean Rakich did a magnificent job in staging the very successful weekend.

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The Summer Open was preceded by the traditional fourball on the Friday sponsored by Griffin Coal. The winners for the second year in succession were the powerful combination of Paul Moyses and Steve Edwards. They played very well in the windy conditions to record 47 points and narrowly beat Hugh and Eric Annandale, who finished with 46 points. Moyses obviously put a great deal of effort into the Friday event, as he struggled on the weekend with the highlight being a wonderful tee shot on the 14^th hole on the Sunday.

Others to do well included David Broadbent and Steve Wallace, Brian Banks and Peter Ellery, Dave Brunswick and Tony Barker-May, Leigh Bernardi and Chris Bliss. All of these combinations had 45 points. Broadbent was another to carry Friday’s form into the weekend with his first nine holes on Saturday producing a pitiful five points.

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The Associates played an individual Stableford competition on the Friday, with Collie’s Shelley Barker-May emerging victorious with 35 points, an extremely creditable score on a very windy afternoon.

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Head Scrounger Ed Riley had a day out last Thursday when he recorded 24 points to easily win the competition. His nearest rivals were Ashley Hollins and Peter Gray, who both had 22 points. Eric Annandale, Alan Banks and Bryan Simpson all played well to have 21 points, while Alan Kent and Hugh Annandale also did well to record 20 points. Troy Sheppard, Jeff Bebbington and Tony Barker-May were also rewarded for their 19 points apiece. Chris Stewart took gross honours with 36 off the stick, while Rhonda McGill was the pick of the Associates with 19 points.

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Jim Tyler bounced back to form in Veterans last Tuesday with 32 points. He had a four point buffer over second placed Dave Brunswick. Novelties were won by Jim Tyler, Dave Brunswick and Les McGill.

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Keith ‘Skinny’ Russell continued his good run of late when he was successful in taking out Leisure Day last Tuesday. He recorded 35 points to narrowly beat Dennis Cocker, who finished with 34 points.

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This is my final write up for the golf notes, and I would like to thank all those people who provide results each week, and hope people have enjoyed reading them over the past eighteen months.

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This week sees the opening of the Summer Season with an 18 hole event sponsored by Maureen Earl, Bev Moyses, May Hollins and Dorothy Sullivan.

Week ending Sunday 25 November 2007

Williams Wins Closing Day

There is a saying that the cream will always rise to the top and this proved to be the case with Graham Williams taking out the Jim and Bev Moyses sponsored Stableford event last Saturday. Williams, the current B grade champion, enjoyed the relatively benign morning conditions to post a modest total of 39 points, but surprisingly none of the afternoon players could better that total. Taking second place by virtue of a countback was Kevin Ireland with 38 points. Also on this score were the consistent Joe Italiano, Barry Kononen and Noddy Moyle. Clive Pullan, Les Udy, Garry Dawson, Greg Bell and Peter Gray all had 37 points, while Jim Moyses, Ed Riley, Alan Davies, Alf Sanford, George Davis and Dean Rakich all played well to register 36 points and receive a voucher.

A good field of 56 players contested the event - considering the hot conditions that prevailed in the afternoon - and the course was rated at 71.

Novelties were won by Peter Slater, Garry Dawson and Noddy Moyle for nearest to pins, while Wayne Waywood, Kevin Ireland, Dave Henderson and Graeme Miffling took out longest first putts. Visitor Mick Worth had the long drive down 15.

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The ever smiling George Davis was a popular winner of Scroungers last Thursday. Davis recorded 20 points to beat Mark Malatesta, Dean Rakich and Bruce Miller in a spin. Clive Pullan, Alan Davies, Des Hebb, Neil McDonald and John Wray all did well to have 19 points.

Novelties were won by Keith Russell and the florist, George Dorozenko.

61 men and five Associates contested the event, with Betty White and Bev Moyses proving to be the best of the ladies with 19 points.

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Steve Farquhar with 31 points was the victor in Veterans last Tuesday. Jeff Bebbington took second position with 28 points. Novelties went to Steve Farquhar, Jim Hine , Alan Banks and Dave Brunswick.

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Ray Cooper played very good golf to have 39 points and win Tuesday’s Leisure Day. Cooper has battled to overcome the golfing demons, and his victory was a reward for his persistence. The in form Noddy Moyle, with 36 points, took second place.

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The club’s premier summer event, the Godfrey Pembroke Summer Open, will take place this weekend. Entries have held up well, with a field of 200 expected to take part in the two day Stableford event. Local players in the hunt include the talented Ash Stewart, Garry Dawson, Steve Farquhar and Clayton Flynn all expected to perform well for nett honours. Stewart in particular will be keen to atone for his efforts of a couple of years ago when he four putted the final hole to blow his winning chance. The battle for gross honours sees Rob Hewison, Mike Stirk, Hudson Hopewell, Brian Peake and Warren Colgan locked in a very interesting shootout. The Associates competition has attracted 45 players, and it is very hard to pick a winner in the nett section. If pressed the local Bev Moyses always plays well in this event, and this year could be her year. The Associates gross will be a keen competition between favourite Belinda Wilkinson from Yokine, and the experienced Helen McAullay, representing Cottesloe.

The Summer Open will be preceded by the Griffin Fourball which has attracted a good field of 120 players.

All in all, with cool weather forecast, it is shaping up that the weekend will bring some high quality golf well worth watching.

Week ending Sunday 18 November 2007

Bronickis Blows Opposition Away

Fred Bronickis played outstanding golf to win Saturday’s Stableford event. Bronickis accumulated 42 points, despite scoring only three points in his final three holes – he greatly regretted taking the one wood on 16 - to win by a point from club vice captain Garry Dawson. Bronickis' round was characterised by consistently good play, without a bit of the luck that usually accompanies a 40 plus score, and his playing partners reckon he deserved at least 45 for an awesome display of the art.

Dean Rakich had 40 points, and claimed the gross trophy with 80 off the stick. Colin Brown, Troy Sheppard and Chris Bliss all played well to finish with 39 points, Ron Annandale picked up 38 points, while Ed Riley, Jeff Bebbington and Alf Sanford rounded out the vouchers with 36 points.

Novelties were won by Graham Williams and Jim Tyler for nearest to pins, Garry Dawson and Ian Annandale for longest putts, and the big hitting Daniel Tylor took out the long drive. Tylor showed his prowess isn’t limited to thrashing the golf ball by belting a century in cricket the following day.

The normally unflappable Jim Tyler proved golf can test even the most placid people. After a woeful display in number one bunker Tyler heaved his club into the air. Unfortunately for him his aim was as good as his golf, and the sand wedge landed in a tree, where it stayed.

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The formidable combination of Vicki Graham and Dean Rakich played up to expectations to win the annual Dorsett Day last Sunday. The club’s premier mixed event attracted the good field of 22 pairs, and Graham and Rakich played well to record 66 nett to win narrowly from Leta Fare and Hudson Hopewell on 66 3/8. Nancy Lynn and Brian Banks also played well to have 69 5/8 to receive a trophy, as did Norma Bell and George Davis for their 70 3/8. The winners of the gross were Cara Swan and Ron Annandale with 77, from June Pike and Wayne Waywood on 84. Jan Munday and Jeff Crowe also played well for their 85.

Best visitors were Sandra Freestone and Ken Webber, and novelties were won by Vicki Graham, Hudson Hopewell, Jan Munday and Joe Italiano for nearest to pins, with Hudson Hopewell and visitor Daniel Bioma taking out longest putts.

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Peter Ellery proved that age is no barrier to good golf when he amassed 22 points to win Scroungers last Thursday. He won from Jeff Crowe, who also had 22 points, with Greg Moyle warming up for his annual pilgrimage into Asia with a respectable 21 points. Daniel Tylor, Graham Williams, Greg Martin, Jim Moyses and Jim Hine all had 20 points, while the consistent Phil Warburton and Alan Davies both had 19 points to claim a voucher. Novelties were won by Ed Riley, Greg Moyle and Peter Ellery, while Nancy Lynn was the pick of the Associates with 17 points

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Keith Russell continues to play well, and his 36 points was enough to take out Leisure Day last Tuesday. Clayton Flynn was second with a well compiled 35 points.

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Les Udy enjoyed a day in the sun when he had 30 points to win Veterans by a country mile last Tuesday. Frank Battista was second with 27 points, while novelties went to Phil Warburton, Neil McDonald, Frank Battista and Jeff Crowe. What a week Jeff has had – his recent illness seems to have done him the world of good.

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With the Summer Open only a week away, members who are considering playing should get their entries in as soon as possible.

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This week sees the traditional closing day sponsored by Jim and Bev Moyses. The event is an 18 hole Stableford, and Associates are welcome to play on the day. The popular Eclectic and Five Point System competitions will also finish on Saturday.

Week ending Sunday 11 November 2007

Hunter Returns To Form

A month after experiencing the lowest point of his golfing life Bill Hunter returned to some semblance of form with a win in the Greg and Clayton Bell stroke event last Saturday. Hunter had an inglorious Country Week, highlighted by a miserable 14 points for the Stableford event at The Cut - where he not only received the dreaded jacket but also had to suffer a very long trip back to Perth on the bus. Hunter shot 69 nett to win the A grade section while George Davis with a 70 took out the B grade section. Jim Moyses, who has struck a purple patch of form of late, shot a 72 to take out the runner up trophy in the B grade. He won on a countback from Ed Riley, with Des Hebb a further shot away. Tom Chappell, Ray Alp and Tony Barker-May all returned with 74, while Jan Van Volenstee, Greg Moyle and Dave Henderson all did well to have 75 and round out the vouchers in the B grade.

Joe Italiano was runner up in the A grade with 73 from David Laird and Graham Williams with 74 each. Williams was in cruise control with victory in his grasp until he faltered badly over the final three holes. Phil Warburton and Steve Farquhar both had 75 on a day when 54 players competed and the CCR was 73.

Chris Stewart with 81 took out the gross trophy and novelties were won by Neil McDonald, Ash Stewart and Graham Williams for nearest to pins, John Brown and Trevor McCormick for long putts, and the powerful Mick Dowling belted a lazy three wood down 15 to easily win the long drive.

On a day where scoring was high in many instances there was even a mouse spotted wandering around in the clubhouse after the game.

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Dave Henderson had a big win in Scroungers last Thursday. Henderson hasn’t greeted the judge for a considerable length of time, but his score of 23 points was enough for victory over Wayne Waywood and Ron Annandale, who both returned with 22 points. It was also a welcome return to form by Waywood, who at one time was one of the most accurate drivers in the club, but has sadly lost his way of late. It has also been a long time between drinks for the sweet swinging Kevin Ireland, who along with the ever consistent Dean Rakich finished with 21 points. Neil McDonald also rated a mention with his 20 points. Ron Annandale took out the gross with 37 off the stick.

A total of 44 men and six Associates played, with the best of the Associates being Gwen Tanian and Betty White, who both had 18 points.

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Jeff Crowe was the best of the 16 players who fronted up for Veterans last Tuesday. Crowe had 29 points to win from Peter Gray on 28 points. Gray beat Des Hebb by virtue of a spin. Novelties went to Peter Gray for long putts on 9 and 18 and Des Hebb for a putt on six while Frank Battista won the nearest the pin on four.

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Sunday’s Super Scroungers attracted a reasonable field, although it was down on the previous event. This did not stop the golfing being red hot, which matched the playing conditions. Ed Riley did a great job in organizing the day and a full set of results will be published next week.

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On Monday Verve Energy took over the course for the annual Masters & Blasters game, and Tony Barker-May emerged victorious with a creditable 40 points on a day when playing conditions could be charitably described as diabolical - with two players down with heatstroke, and an ambulance called to the course. Despite a woeful putting performance which saw him miss just about every three footer he lined up, Barker-May – motivated by the first prize of a bottle of bourbon - kept up his fluid level and, unusually, his long game, to hold off Noddy Moyle by two points. Kim Metcalf won the Blasters category, reserved for players without an official handicap.

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This Sunday sees the premier mixed day on the calendar, Dorsett Day. Golfers are urged to support this day as sponsorship is excellent and with mild weather forecast it promises to be a great day. There is nomination sheet on the noticeboard.

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This Saturday there will be an 18 hole individual Stableford sponsored by the quartet of Brian Banks, Mick Pokrywka, Neil Clark and Paul Carpenter. Scroungers is on today with Veterans next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 4 November 2007

Riley and Gray Storm Home For Victory

Just as the large lady was preparing to sing, two Veterans in Ed Riley and Peter Gray came in with 49 points to claim victory in the Moyle, Stewarts and Crowe fourball event last Saturday. Peter Slater and Dean Rakich were just about to claim victory with their excellent 48 points, but Riley and Gray, who have always played well together, combined beautifully to pip them by the solitary point.

Others to feature on a day when the weather was in direct contrast to the previous Saturday included the combination of Bruce Miller and Ash Hollins with 46 points. Miller playing in only his second Saturday event must have played very well to achieve that target with the much maligned Ashley Hollins. Ash and Chris Stewart had 44 points, while Ron Annandale and Ken Smallwood, David Laird and Ross Brody, and Bill Hunter and Ross Davidson, all had 43 points. Matt Harker and Chris Bliss, Frank Battista and Neil McDonald, and brothers David and Gerard Pullan, rounded out the vouchers with their 42 points.

On a day that attracted 36 pairs, with a good contingent from Darkan and Narrogin, the sponsors kindly donated novelties on each hole.

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Stephen Ireland wound back the clock to his glory days when he was C Grade Champion, when he recorded 23 points to take out last Thursday’s Scroungers. He had one point to spare from Troy ‘Dog’ Sheppard, who has played some very good golf this season. In third place was the consistent Frank Battista with 21 points. A large group achieved 20 points including Trevor McCormick, Clive Pullan, Dave Brunswick, Ian Annandale, Ed Riley, Chris Stewart and Charlie Serravite. Stewart also took the gross with 36 off the bat. Novelties went to John Mumme, Frank Battista and Bill Hunter. On a day when 57 men and six Associates played, Rhonda McGill with 18 points was the best of the Associates from Betty White on 15 points.

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Dale Miffling’s birdie on seven isn’t a rare feat but the way he achieved it certainly is one for the record books. Miffling hit driver, driver for his two shots.

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The Veterans played a two man Ambrose last Tuesday, with Des Hebb and Jim Moyses emerging as victors with 39½. Hugh Annandale and Dave Henderson had 41 to take second place, with Ernie Sullivan and Bryan Simpson third with 41½. Novelties went to Peter Gray, John Wray, Les Udy and Jeff Bebbington.

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Keith ‘Skinny’ Russell easily took out Leisure Day with 41 points last Tuesday. He won from Clayton Flynn and Danny Cheng, who both finished with 34 points.

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Club President Ian Stewart and partner Colin Brown were the winners of last weeks Griffin-Wesfarmers Day. What made their victory more impressive is they not only had to overcome the course, but they also played with ‘Mr Etiquette’ Ray Cooper.

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Last Monday saw the club host the South West Veterans with an excellent turn out of 140 starters. Full results will be published next week.

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This Saturday sees a stroke round sponsored by Greg and Clayton Bell. Scroungers is on today with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

This Sunday sees Super Scroungers with plenty of prizes and novelties on offer. Hit offs are anytime during the day. The following Sunday is Dorsett Day with an entry sheet on the noticeboard.

Week ending Sunday 28 October 2007

Bernardi Takes Par Event

Leigh Bernardi shone out last Saturday, on a day when polar bears would have been happy with the weather. Bernardi had the excellent score of plus 2 to win from the consistent Trizzy Lawrence who finished with plus 1. These two players were the only ones to finish in the positives in the relatively small field of 37, due to the weather and other events held on the day. Steve Edwards took third place on a countback from George Davis, Peter Gray and Bob’s elder brother Peter Ellery. George Davis did well to recover from the disappointment of being rejected by his regular Saturday playing partner. All of these players finished with square. Ian Stewart and Gerard Pullan both had minus 1 while Jeff Bebbington and Graeme Miffling cracked a mention for their 2 down. Hudson Hopewell took out the gross trophy on a day when the sponsors Peter Slater and Brett Duffield generously also gave 18 novelties.

Possibly a little disappointing was the withdrawal of the sponsors with three holes remaining. Maybe the boys were saving themselves for the after game celebrations that carried on long into the night.

Trizzy Lawrence took out the fashions in the field award with his eye catching denim number. Many commented of his striking resemblance to a well known underworld figure.

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Paul Moyses looks like timing his run to perfection again this year, as he played scintillating golf to return with 23 points and easily win Scroungers last Thursday. Head Scrounger Ed Riley also played very well to finish with 21 points and take out second position. Phil Warburton and the in-form Jeff Bebbington both had 20 points, while Ron Annandale, Ross Brody, Daniel Tylor, Graham Williams and David Broadbent all had 19 points to receive a voucher. Novelties were won by John Brown, Steve Wallace and Dick Earl. Paul Moyses with 40 off the stick took out the gross. 54 men and five Associates took part in the event, with Gwen Tanian taking out the Associates section with an excellent 20 points from Rhonda McGill on 17 points.

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Ian Annandale displayed a return to form after a woeful Country Week to win Leisure Day with 34 points. Clayton Flynn, Bruce Roberts and David Laird all had 33 points.

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Ed Riley had 28 points to win Veterans last Tuesday. He won from Alan Davidson, 27 points, with Les Udy and Peter Gray also playing well to finish with 26 points apiece. A field of 15 players took part in the event, with Peter Gray claiming three of the four novelties and Dave Brunswick picking up the other one.

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The annual Griffin-Wesfarmers Day last Sunday again attracted a very good field and with some high standard golf mixed with a great deal of low standard on display.

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Entry forms for the premier events of the summer season, the Griffin Fourball and the Godfrey Pembroke Summer Open are available in the clubhouse. These events attract large fields and members are urged to get their entry forms in early.

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This Saturday will see a fourball Stableford event for the Moyle, Stewarts and Crowe trophies. Scroungers is on today with Leisure Day and Veterans next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 21 October 2007

Miffling Makes It Look Easy

Graeme Miffling continues to bask in the afterglow of the Cats’ premiership with another victory in the Cottesloe Golf Club sponsored Stableford event last Saturday. Miffling only recorded 37 points, but this was enough on a day where playing conditions were very tough. A host of players finished with 36 points, with Alan Davies taking second position by way of a countback. Ed Riley claimed third position with Trizzy Lawrence, Des Hebb, Eric Annandale and Bryan Simpson also finishing with 36 points each. Ross Brody, Ron Annandale, Peter Slater, George Davis and Chris Bliss all played well to have 34 points and claim a voucher.

The donors also supplied a trophy for the gross, and this went to Hudson Hopewell with the excellent gross score of 33.

Novelties were also supplied by the sponsors and were won by Hudson Hopewell, Paul Moyses and Ash Hollins for nearest to pins, while Ross Brody and Alf Sanford claimed longest first putts. Dan Clayton took out the long drive novelty.

A good field of 73 players competed in the event and the CCR was 73.

There was a good crowd in the clubhouse for presentations, which added to the atmosphere. There were also many favourable comments from the Cottesloe members and the Wayfarers group on the quality of the meal that was provided on Saturday night.

You have to get up early if you want to put one over on some of our older members. One young upstart from Cottesloe was fairly loud prior to his game on Saturday, but he finished up drinking from the chamber pot with a humble expression after his game.

It was good the boys from the city got a reminder that they were in the country last Saturday, with a walk through the south paddock, which was previously the sixteenth fairway.

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Fred Bronickis returned to the winners list when he recorded 21 points to take out Scroungers last Thursday. He won from David Broadbent, Charlie Serravite, Michael Stocks, Eric Annandale, Ray Alp, Phil Warburton and Gerard Pullan, who all finished with 20 points.

Novelties were won by Brian Banks, Ray Alp and Dick Earl. Banks has obviously recovered from his arduous Country Week campaign, where he managed five holes for the week.

Visitor Barry McGill took out the gross with 38, while Nancy Lynn was the best of the Associates with 17 points. A total of 52 men and four Associates took part in the event.

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Jeff Bebbington played great golf to record 33 points and win Veterans last Tuesday. Ken Smallwood took second position, from Frank Battista and Les Udy. All of these players had 31 points. Peter Gray and Dave Brunswick finished on 30 points, Ernie Sullivan 29 points, Jim Moyses 28 points, Ed Riley, Hugh Annandale Jim Tyler and Dave Henderson all had 27 points on a day when it seems you were unlucky not to get a mention. Novelties were won by Frank Battista, Ken Smallwood and Dave Henderson, who stroked one in on eighteen to take out the long putt.

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The master of Leisure Day, Clayton Flynn had 36 points to win from Hudson Hopewell on a countback on a day when 8 players competed in the event.

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There is an entry form on the notice board for Dorsett Day on November 18^th, which promises to be a marvellous day, with great trophies, a meal and entertainment to follow the event.

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Also Super Scroungers will be played on Sunday November 11^th with all welcome.

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This week sees an 18 hole Par event sponsored by Peter Slater and Brett Duffield. It should be a great day with a lot of humour guaranteed. Scroungers is on today with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 14 October 2007

Van Vollenstee Dominates Par Again

The ‘Doctor’ Jan Van Vollenstee continued his run of excellent form to record +7 and easily take out the time honoured Collie Mail trophy last Saturday. Van Vollenstee must have a liking for Par events, as his previous win also took place in a Par event. The man who always looks to be in control of his game, Matt Harker, also played good golf to record +5 and take out second place. Clive Pullan, fresh from a sojourn to Country Week, had +3 to claim third position. Phil Eldridge also had +3 while Steve Edwards, Colin Brown and Phil Warburton all had +2. A host of players finished with +1 including Ed Riley, Eric Annandale, Greg Bell, Graeme Miffling and Trizzy Lawrence.

Novelties were won by Eric Annandale, Colin Brown and Peter Gray for nearest to pins, while Phil Warburton and Wayne Waywood claimed longest putts. As expected Steve ‘The Hammer’ Wallace picked up the long drive novelty.

A total of fifty players took part, and with more run starting to come onto the course this was reflected in the CCR being 70.

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With the change back to full handicaps scoring was expected to be high in last Thursday’s Scroungers. In the end Stephen Farquhar prevailed with 21 points to win from George Davis on 20 points. Eric Annandale, Charlie Serravite, Jim Moyses and Ross Brody all had 19 points to claim a voucher. Farquhar also claimed the gross with 41 off the stick. Novelties were won by Rob Ferris, Jeff Bebbington and David Van Zyl.

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Phil Warburton had 30 points to take out Veterans last Tuesday. He won from Neil McDonald on 28 points with Alf Sanford and Alan Kent both receiving a mention for 25 points. Novelties were won by Les McGill, Jeff Crowe, Hugh Annandale and Phil Warburton.

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The visit of the cycle tour last week was an overwhelming success in all aspects. The organisers are to be thoroughly congratulated for their efforts, and the venue has already been booked for next year’s event.

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The 18 golfers that represented the club at Country Week came away with a very mixed bag of results. Outstanding performances were put in by Stephen Ireland, who shared a fourball victory with Peter Ellery at Seaview, and also a second place in the Stroke event at The Vines. Dean Rakich had a victory in the Stableford event at The Cut and also a fourth place with Troy Sheppard in the fourball. Sheppard and Rakich also should get a mention for getting around The Cut without losing a ball. As was stated there was a mixed bag with many putting in what could only be described as absolutely miserable performances. The reward for those was the indignity of having to wear a ridiculous jacket out for the evening meal. In fact, Graham Williams at one stage was mistaken for the 1956 judo gold medallist.

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There will be meal on this week after the game on Saturday and a sumptuous meal is promised at the great value of only $22 per person.

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A couple of dates for the diary coming up are the Super Scroungers Sunday on November 11th and Dorsett Day the following Sunday.

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This Saturday will see an 18 hole Stableford. There will be a group of visitors from Cottesloe Golf Club who are sponsoring the event. Scroungers is on today as usual.

Week ending Sunday 7 October 2007

Hopewell Makes it a Hat Trick

Hudson Hopewell brought up a trifecta of club championships with the best three round total of 227 to easily beat promising junior Ben Kononen by 18 shots. Hopewell’s total was one better than his previous year. Kononen picked up the trophy for the leading junior. Matt Harker played very well to grab third with 246 while Trizzy Lawrence and Dean Rakich tied for fourth with 250.

The big ‘G’ Graham Williams took out the B grade with 276 from Dave Brunswick and Peter Slater on 277. Williams has turned his game around this season after suffering major swing problems. The main problem was that he couldn’t hit the ball.

Trizzy Lawrence successfully defended his Veterans crown with 250 from the consistent Greg Bell 261 and the evergreen Ron Annandale with 273.

Dean Rakich and Matt Harker tied for nett honours with 214 apiece. Tony Barker-May also played well to finish with 219 and claim a trophy. Trophies will be presented this Saturday and it would be appreciated if all winners could be present to receive their spoils.

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Peter Slater made a most welcome return to the victory dais when he shot 68 nett to take out the Piva’s Deli Stroke event last Saturday. The methodical and some would say laborious Slater has struggled at times during the season, but had a one shot buffer over the rapidly improving Jan Van Vollenstee and the rejuvenated Bryan Simpson. Others to feature included David Broadbent and the in form Jim Moyses with 71 each, Hudson Hopewell, Dave Brunswick and Stumpy Ireland with 72s, and Ed Riley, Fred Bronickis and Tony Barker-May each with 73.

On a day when 60 players took part the course was rated at 72 and novelties went to Dave Brunswick, Graham Williams and Greg Bell for nearest to pins , Ben Kononen and Daniel Tylor for long putts and Neil Kennedy for the long drive.

This must have been Daniel Tylor’s one good shot for the day as according to his playing partners he needs to fit a scrub bar on his buggy, in order to reach some parts of the course after some very ordinary golf.

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Last Thursday’s Scroungers was the final one before full handicaps are restored this week and it saw Bill Hunter and Jim Moyses tied with 20 points. Hunter took it on a spin and was also the gross winner with 37 off the stick. Peter ‘The Putter’ Ellery had 19 points as did Alan Davies, Barry Kononen and Ernie Sullivan. Novelties were won by Harry Hadfield, Les McGill and Dick Earl. Three Associates played, with the best being June Pike with 14 points.

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George Davis and Ernie Sullivan both had 27 points to head the Veterans last Tuesday. Hugh Annandale finished with 26 points while Ray Alp, Ross Brody and Jim Moyses also got a mention for their 25 points. Novelties were won by Jim Moyses, George Davis and Ross Brody.

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A field of seven contested Leisure Day and Dean Rakich was the best of a bad bunch with 36 points.

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With Griffin-Wesfarmers Day not too far off many part timers are dusting off the clubs. One making a comeback this year is Bobby Roy Pimm. After an inglorious performance both on the fairways and in the clubhouse at his previous outing the whisper is that he is the man to back this year.

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This Saturday sees an 18 hole Par event sponsored by the Collie Mail. Scroungers is on today and Veterans and Leisure Day as usual next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 30 September 2007

Smith Takes Victory

Brett Smith played some excellent golf last Saturday morning to amass 40 points and win the Stableford competition. With the AFL Grand Final taking place only 37 players contested the event and Smith had a two point buffer over his closest opponent, Dave Brunswick. Others to feature included George Davis with 36 points, Ed Riley 35 points, and Stephen Farquhar and Ian Stewart with 34 points apiece.

Novelties went to Dean Crowe, George Davis and Frank Battista for nearest to pins, while Trevor Lawrence and Bryan Simpson took out longest first putts. Trizzy Lawrence was also the winner of the long drive down 15.

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Jim Moyses had 19 points but this was enough to take out Scroungers last Thursday. Mark Malatesta also had 19 points but Moyses prevailed in the spin of the wheel. A number of players returned 18 points and were duly rewarded with a voucher. These included Peter Ellery, Neil Motion, John Michalak, Les McGill, Daniel Tylor, David Broadbent and Stephen Ireland . Novelties were won by John Michalak, Bruce Roberts and Mark Malatesta. A total of 48 men and three Associates contested the event with Nancy Lynn’s 13 points being enough to be best of the Associates.

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21 players contested Veterans last Tuesday and Les Udy had 27 points and was declared the winner. Greg Bell, back from his trip to Croatia and getting back into the swing amassed 25 points while Dave Henderson and Frank Battista both had 24 points. Novelties went to Alan Banks, Ken Smallwood, Les Udy and John Wray.

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The annual pilgrimage to Perth for Country Week will take place next week with the club being represented by 15 players, and that term is being very generous in some cases. Numbers have being falling steadily over the past few years and is possibly a reflection of the club’s ageing population.

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Also next week will see the clubs facilities being used by a large group of touring bike riders. A great deal of effort is being put into this venture in terms of organisation and catering, and hopefully with plenty of volunteers this will prove to be very successful for the club.

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This Saturday sees the last round of the club championships played, with a great deal of interest still existing in many grades. Hudson Hopewell seems assured of taking out the A Grade gross as he is leading his closest rival, Ben Kononen, by a massive 16 shots. The nett in the A Grade is a very close affair, with Matt Harker and Dean Rakich tied on 214 apiece. Graham Williams has a commanding lead over David Pullan and Barry Kononen in the B Grade gross, while Pullan leads clearly from Williams and Charlie Serravite in the nett section. Trizzy Lawrence looks to have the Veterans gross sown up, while Garry Dawson, George Davis, Clive Pullan and Ray Alp look set to fight it out for the nett honours.

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Dale and Christine Miffling will sponsor the Stroke round this Saturday, with Scroungers on today and Veterans next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 23 September 2007

Miffling Takes Out Par Event

Graeme Miffling had a great start to what he hopes will be a successful week, culminating with his beloved Cats taking out the flag, by winning the Par event last Saturday. The event was sponsored by Jim Atkinson and attracted a good field of 56 players on a day when conditions were ideal for golf. Miffling recorded the score of plus 2, but this was enough for victory when only four players finished in the positives. In second place on a countback was the consistent Trevor McCormick on a count back from Dave Brunswick and Les Udy. All of these players finished on plus 1. A host of players finished square, including Ben Kononen , George Davis, Trizzy Lawrence, Bill Hunter, Ed Riley, Des Hebb and Alan Davies.

Novelties were won by Leigh Bernardi, Rod Simmonds and Trizzy Lawrence for nearest to pins, while ‘Sydney’ Ireland and Frank Battista took out long putts. Young tyro Ben Kononen took the long drive novelty down fifteen.

On a day when there were a few scores in double figures, Ray Cooper again put his hand up for notoriety when he recorded ten consecutive negatives in a row. Needless to say he was one of the players finishing with double figures.

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The annual mixed foursomes championships were conducted last Sunday, with victory going to the pair of Vicki Graham and Dean Rakich. They recorded the gross score of 127 to win in a thrilling finish by one shot from Bev Moyses and Ron Crabbe. Third in the gross was the pair of Stephen and Kaye Farquhar with 134 . Graham and Rakich took out nett honours with 108¾, from Moyses and Crabbe 111¼ . Dion and Ken Smallwood also received a trophy for their nett of 121¾.

The event only attracted eight pairs, and it is hoped that there will be more interest in the club’s premier mixed day, Dorsett Day, which is scheduled for November.

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Hugh Annandale was the runaway winner of Scroungers last Thursday. He recorded 22 points to win easily from Stephen Farquhar, who finished with 20 points. New member Barry Creighton had 19 points to take third position. Ken Smallwood, Ash Stewart and Charlie Serravite all finished with 18 points. Bryan Simpson, Ed Riley, Bill Hunter and Graham Williams all played well to finish with 17 points and receive a voucher. Novelties went to Bruce Roberts, Eric Annandale and Daniel Tylor, while Greg Bell and Ash Stewart shared gross honours.

Best of the Associates was Betty White, on a day when 56 men and six Associates played in the event.

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John Wray was the best of the fifteen players in the Veterans last Tuesday. Wray had the excellent score of 32 points to win easily from Stephen Farquhar on 26 points. George Davis, Bryan Simpson and Jim Hine all had 25 points while Ray Alp also got a mention for his 24 points. Novelties went to Bryan Simpson, George Davis, Dave Brunswick and John Wray.

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This Saturday’s event is an individual Stableford with additional timeslots available in the morning for those players wishing to have a round before the AFL Grand Final. Scroungers is on today, with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 16 September 2007

Sugget Masters Conditions

Mark Sugget shone out on a cold miserable day when most of the field battled to overcome the wind and rain that battered the course. Sugget amassed 40 points to win the Stableford event sponsored by good members John Brown, Trevor and Ben McCormick and Tom Chappell. Sugget, who hasn’t played a great deal of golf this season due to work commitments, had a one shot buffer over Veteran Bryan Simpson, who continued his golden run of late. Trizzy Lawrence took third place with 37 points with David Laird grabbing a trophy for his 34 points. He beat Ken Smallwood and Dean Rakich who also returned with 34 points. Ron Crabbe was on his lonesome with 33 points while Mick Dowling, Ron Annandale, David Broadbent and Les Udy were all rewarded for their 32 points.

With the scoring so low the course was rated at 73 and novelties were won by Mick Dowling, Rod Miller and Trevor McCormick for nearest to pins, while Rod Miller and Frank Battista took out longest first putts. Ash Stewart belted one down 15 to take the long drive.

On a day when there wasn’t a great deal of sun, a group on seven tee got a burst of light courtesy of the genial Ken Smallwood.

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The early favourite for the Summer Open, Ash Stewart continued to play outstanding golf when he fired 21 points to take out Scroungers last Thursday. Stewart won from playing partner Matt Harker and Bruce Roberts, who both returned the good score of 20 points. Also in the mix were Peter Ellery, who must surely be rated the best putter in the club, and Ian Annandale for their 18 points, while Troy Sheppard, Wayne Waywood, Neil Richards and Jim Hine received a voucher for their 17 points. Novelties went to Eric Annandale, Jim Hine and Ed Riley.

Shelley Barker-May was the best of the Associates with 14 points on a day when 48 men and 5 Associates took part.

It is not often a player has almost as many of the dreaded shanks as points during a round. Ray Cooper achieved this dubious honour when the difference was a meagre two in favour of the points. Ash Hollins can hardly wait for Country Week when he partners Cooper in the fourball.

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Jeff Crowe continues to play well and his 27 points was enough to win Veterans last Tuesday. Dave Brunswick finished second with 25 points while Jim Hine, Jim Tyler and Phil Warburton all received a mention for their 24 points. Novelties went to Hugh Annandale, Jim Hine , Les Udy and Richard Earl.

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Greenkeeper Daniel Tylor deserves a mention for his dedication to his family. There was some doubt whether he would make his sister’s wedding on time, due to playing commitments in a hockey semi final. However he made sure of getting there on time by receiving a red card and being evicted from the stadium.

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Last Monday saw the club host the annual South West High Schools golf tournament with some good and very poor golf being on display from the enthusiastic juniors.

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This Saturday sees an individual Par for the Friary trophy with Scroungers and Veterans and Leisure Day on as usual.

Week ending Sunday 9 September 2007

Alp and Simpson Defy Father Time

It was only fitting that two of the club’s elder statesmen in Ray Alp and Bryan Simpson combined well to take out the 4BBB sponsored by the club Veterans last Saturday. Simpson, who is 84, and Alp, 75, made light of their advancing years to amass the excellent score of 46 Stableford points to easily win from a group of pairs who finished with 44 points. Included in this group were Michael Stocks and Rodney Miller, Peter Slater and Dean Rakich, Ron Annandale and Steve Farquhar, and Bill Hunter and Ross Davidson. Also cracking a mention were the powerful combination of Jim Atkinson and Chris Bliss who took advantage of the benign conditions in the morning to record 43 points.

The Veterans put on novelties on all holes which made sure there was plenty of interest for all players throughout the day. Winners of novelties were Dave Brunswick, Barry McGill, Hugh Annandale, Clive Pullan, Michael Stocks, Rhys Milburn and Peter Slater for longest putts. Ross Davidson, Dean Rakich, Hudson Hopewell, Ron Crabbe, Jim Hine and Alan Kent all picked up novelties for nearest to pins or markers while Rod Miller won the long drive down 15.

A good field of 60 players contested the event on a day when players experienced Melbourne type weather with four seasons in one day.

It is amazing what a little pressure can do to some player’s game. Suddenly after cruising along all day, doubts creep in, the greens become like glass, and those one metre putts become impossible.

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Big David Broadbent had one of his good days when he played very well to score 21 points and take out Scroungers last Thursday. Despite faltering over the final holes Broadbent held on to win from a group of players who all finished with 19 points. Included in this group were Michael Stocks, Jim Moyses, Stephen Farquhar and Ash Stewart. Ray Alp, Neil Kennedy, Ray Cooper and Ian Annandale all did well to finish with 17 points and receive a voucher.

Novelties were won by Skinny Russell, Ray Cooper and Kevin Ireland.

On a day when 55 men and seven Associates took part, Helen Annandale was the pick of the Associates with 18 points from Angela Ireland and Kaye Farquhar, who both finished with 16 points.

George Dorozenko was back to his worst and his tee shot on six typified his day. It took him 3 shots to get back level with the tee after reverse shanking his ball backwards down eight fairway.

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Bryan Simpson warmed up for his game on Saturday by winning Veterans with 26 points last Tuesday. Ed Riley played well for 25 points with George Dorozenko, Hugh Annandale and Jim Hine all finishing with 24 points. Novelties went to Alf Sanford, Jeff Crowe and Phil Warburton. It's good to see Jeff Crowe can putt as well he can land big fish.

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Just when everything was proceeding well with the reticulation upgrade now Daniel and his team have to dig up the 166 sprinklers and put in new solenoids after receiving incorrect models from the suppliers.

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A final reminder for Country Week players that nominations close next Monday.

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This week will be an individual Stableford sponsored by good members John Brown, Trevor McCormick and To Chappell. Scroungers will be on today with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 2 September 2007

Van Volenstee Has Big Win

Jan Van Vollenstee broke through for his maiden victory when he recorded plus 4 to win the par event played last Saturday. The event, sponsored by Bruce and Debbie Miller of Collie SportFirst, attracted a field of 46 players. Van Volenstee, a former Northern Transvaal rugby representative, has put a great deal of time into his game since joining the club and he richly deserved his win. Stephen Farquhar has enjoyed a return to form of late and his score of plus 2 was enough for him to claim second position. Tom Chappell showed he has not lost his skills despite not playing much golf of late, and returned plus 1, as did Hudson Hopewell. Trizzy Lawrence, Mark Sugget and Dan Clayton all did well to finish square on a day when the course was rated at 72. A host of players finished 1 down and were rewarded with a voucher. These included David Broadbent, Bill and Scott Hunter, Graham Williams, Garry Dawson, Alf Sanford , Mark Malatesta, Clive Pullan , Ed Riley and Ron Annandale.

Novelties were won by Hudson Hopewell, Garry Dawson and Dean Rakich for nearest to pins, while Peter Gray and Trent Wheeler took out longest first putts. New member Neil Kennedy showed a glimpse of things to come when he took out the long drive down 15.

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Stephen Farquhar run of good form at present was reflected before the Saturday game in his Scroungers performance, and he played some excellent golf to record 22 points and a win last Thursday. He had one point to spare from Charlie Serravite with Daniel Tylor taking third place with 20 points. George Davis, Clive Pullan, Eric Annandale, John Wray, Brian Banks and Neil Richards were all rewarded for their 17 points. Novelties were taken out by Alan Banks, Jeff Crowe and Neil Richards. Stephen Farquhar and Daniel Tylor tied for the gross with 38 off the stick on a day when 49 men and five Associates played. Best of the Associates was Bev Moyses with 14 points.

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‘Wedgie’ Waywood took out a low scoring Leisure Day when he beat Clayton Flynn on a countback. Both of these players recorded 35 points.

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Alf Sanford has rediscovered his game of late, and he continued his good form when he scored 29 points to win Veterans last Tuesday. Hugh Annandale ran second with 27 points while Les McGill and Bryan Simpson both were rewarded for their 26 points apiece. Novelties were taken out by Bryan Simpson, George Davis and Ed Riley.

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The dreaded shanks are a golfer’s nightmare, so spare a thought for the poor member who reeled off six of them during Scroungers last Thursday. Needless to say the same player is aiming for a trifecta of ‘jackets’ this week

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Country Week nominations close on Monday 17^th September, and members intending on playing must pay the $50.60 at the bar.

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This week sees a 4BBB Stableford sponsored by the Veterans. There will be novelties on each hole, and it promises to be a great day with some interesting and one sided challenges taking place. The time honoured Scroungers is on today and it must be getting close to going back to full handicaps. The usual Veterans and Leisure Day will be on next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 26 August 2007

Chris Stewart Captures Prize

Chris Stewart continued his stunning return to golf when he played some excellent golf to take out the Bendigo Bank Stroke event last Saturday. Chris, along with brother Ash, have dominated the golf scene during the past month. Chris has always been one of the most talented players produced by the club and he shot 75 off the stick for a nett 70. He had a two shot buffer over a group of players that included Matt Harker, Ash Stewart and Dean Rakich. Harker took second place by way of a countback.. Others to feature on the day included Alan Davies with 73, and Garry Dawson, Clayton Flynn, Barry Kononen, Graham Williams, Troy Sheppard, Mauro Giorgi, Ian Prosser and Daniel Tylor with 74 nett.

On a day when many centuries were recorded, Hudson Hopewell took out the gross trophy with 82. A good field of 64 players contested the event, and the difficult conditions were reflected with the CCR of 73.

The sponsors were very generous with a number of extra novelties being awarded and the winners included, Trizzy Lawrence, Danny Ennor, and Graham Williams for nearest the pins. Leigh Bernardi and Luke Bleasdale took out long drives, while Alan Davies, Tony Barker-May, Ian Prosser and Dean Rakich won longest putts.

Eagles supporters Ben Tate and Michael Slater won the annual challenge against the hapless Saints, which included the owner of the despised brown dog. Also apparently one member who is fine tuning for the summer season is in dire need of a new belt to hold his pants up during the round.

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Jeff Crowe continues to play well and he had 23 points to win Scroungers last Thursday. He had to survive a spin from former top golfer Rob ‘Bomber’ Sherwood. Alf Sanford also continues to play well, and he had 22 points to take third place. Eric and Ron Annandale both recorded 20 points, as did Ed Riley, Dale Miffling, George Dorozenko and Ben Kononen. 47 men and five Associates contested the event, with Ben Kononen taking out the gross with 36. Novelties were won by Alan Banks, Eric Annandale and Ray Cooper. Rhonda McGill scored 15 points to be the best of the Associates.

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Hudson Hopewell had 36 points to win Leisure Day from Clayton Flynn and Trevor McCormick, who both recorded 34 points apiece.

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Stephen Farquhar played some excellent golf to score 29 points and take out the Veterans competition last Tuesday. Bryan Simpson did well to finish with 28 points while Phil Warburton, Ray Alp and Hugh Annandale all got a mention with their 26 points. Novelties were won by Ray Alp, Jim Hine, Steve Farquhar and Dave Brunswick.

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Spare a thought for member David Broadbent. With no horse racing he has had to alter his grip so he actually holds the club with two hands, instead of his usual with one attached to his mobile phone.

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Members intending to play Country Week are reminded that the nomination sheet is on the notice board and payment is to be made at the bar.

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Also the mixed foursomes will now be played on Sunday 23^rd September. Hopefully there will be more nominations for this trophy event.

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An 18 hole individual Par event will be held this Saturday sponsored by Collie SportFirst. Scroungers is on today with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 19 August 2007

Smith and Kutt Combine For Victory

Kalev Kutt and Brett Smith combined beautifully to score 47 points and take out the 4BBB Stableford competition last Saturday. The event was sponsored by good members Leigh and Matt Bernardi and attracted the good field of 28 pairs. Kutt and Smith had a three point buffer over their closest rivals, Graham Williams and Peter Slater. Also finishing with 44 points were the Stewart troupe of Chris and Ash. The sponsors were very generous in their prize allocation, which went to fourth place as well as a gross. Fourth position went to the primary principals duo of Ron Crabbe and Charlie Serravite, with 43 points, while Hudson Hopewell and Ken Smallwood took out the gross.

Others to feature on a perfect day for golf included Alf Sanford and John Wray, Kevin and Stumpy Ireland, Dave Brunswick and Steve Wallace all on 42 points, Dean Rakich and Troy Sheppard, and Neil Motion and John Michalak with 41 points.

Novelties were won by Ash Stewart, Neil Motion and Dean Rakich for nearest to pins, Peter Slater and Hudson Hopewell for longest first putts, while Hudson Hopewell just pipped Ron Annandale for the long drive down 15.

Vice President Steve Ireland is the latest member to join the ever expanding cart brigade. Now the proud owner of ‘The Black Flash’, Ireland missed presentations for the first time ever, as he opted to take his new toy home and do some panel beating after it took a blow from his playing partners.

The ex captain had a day to forget with a round that included a five putt, four shots that failed to get out of the bunker on 18, and two shanks. Needless to say he will not be buttering up for this week’s Stroke round.

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Talk about breaking droughts must have inspired Ash Hollins in last Thursday’s Scroungers. Hollins’ last win in any golf competition was when Geelong won their last flag. Hollins played inspired golf to amass 20 points and beat Peter Ellery and Paul Moyses on a spin. It was a good effort by Moyses, who hasn’t played a great deal this season due to his coaching duties with the Collie Eagles colts. Players who scored 18 points were rewarded and these included Hugh Annandale, Greg Moyle, Alf Sanford, Daniel Tylor, Eric Annandale and Brian Banks, who returned after announcing his retirement the previous Saturday. Daniel Tylor’s round included a sensational eagle on one after his four iron approach landed a metre from the pin.

Novelties were won by Ash Hollins, Alf Sanford and Ed Riley.

On a day when 53 men and five Associates contested the event, Betty White was the pick of the Associates with 18 points.

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The club’s annual general meeting was conducted last Sunday with President Ian Stewart keeping command for another year. Stephen Ireland remains as Vice President with Joe Italiano retaining the Secretary’s position. Dean Rakich has taken over as Captain, and at this stage there are still three vacant committee positions. Treasurer Greg Bell will continue on, and the club at this stage is in a sound financial position.

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This week will see the fourth round of the club championships. The event will be sponsored by Bendigo Bank. Scroungers is on today with the usual Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 12 August 2007

President Takes Par

Club President Ian Stewart enjoyed a rare day in the sun last Saturday when he was successful in the Collie Mowers ‘n’ More Par event. Stewart has not saluted the judge for a considerable time, but played very well to record +4 to win from Colin Naysmith who finished with +3. The resurgent Naysmith took second place by virtue of a countback from the ever consistent Hudson Hopewell. Other players to feature included Garry Dawson and Graeme Miffling with +2, and Rod Simmonds, Matt Harker and Ray Alp with +1, while Bruce Roberts, Trent Wheeler, Steve Farquhar, Peter Ellery, George Davis and Ross Davidson all did well to finish square.

A very good field of 65 players contested the event, which was played in ideal conditions. The course was rated at 71.

Novelties went to Clayton Flynn, Trizzy Lawrence and Neil McDonald for nearest to pins while Jim Hine and Clayton Flynn claimed longest first putts. The long drive down 15 went to Trevor Johns.

The highlight of the day went to new member Neil McDonald when he aced the 14^th hole. McDonald claimed the Eagles nest for his fine effort.

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Jim Hine played some excellent golf to amass 21 points to win Scroungers last Thursday. Jim Moyses also played well for his 19 points and second place. Neil Motion, George Davis and Phil Warburton all had 18 points, while Ed Riley and visitor Christian McGill both received a voucher for their 17 points. Novelties were won by George Davis and Phil Warburton on a day when 42 members contested the event. There wasn’t much heart displayed out there last week, with many players withdrawing when light drizzle hit the course in the late afternoon.

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Ed Riley continues to play well and he took out the Veterans competition with 30 points last Tuesday. Riley had a three point buffer from the second placed Bryan Simpson, with Alf Sanford continuing with his good form with 26 points. Les Udy, George Davis and Ernie Sullivan were also rewarded for their 25 points apiece.

Novelties for the day went to Ed Riley, George Davis, Ray Alp and Phil Warburton.

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With the State Seniors Fourball coming up it is good to see Ray ‘Toecutter’ Cooper teaming up with Ron Hoyer from Royal Yokine and representing the club in this event.

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The club’s AGM will take place this Sunday, and with some important issues being discussed it is hoped members will all make an effort to attend.

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This Saturday will see a 4BBB Stableford event played sponsored by good members Leigh and Matt Bernardi. Scroungers is on today with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 5 August 2007

Stewart Sizzles in the Sun

On a delightful winter’s day Ash Stewart continued his red hot run of form when he took out the Lotex Filters Stableford competition last Saturday. The long hitting, left handed Stewart compiled a very tidy 39 points to take the trophy on a day when most players found the going very tough.

Noddy Moyle took second place by way of a countback from Joe Italiano and Stephen Farquhar. All of these players came in with 38 points. Others to get a mention included Bill Hunter and Steve Wallace on 37 points, Dean Crowe, Ron Annandale and Ray Alp with 36 points, and Ian Annandale and Jaydon Ellery with 35 points. A total of 58 players took part in the event, and the CCR was 72.

Ron Annandale had bragging rights over son Ian when he picked up a first class birdie on eight, but it didn't last long. When Ian came through a few groups later he also birdied eight - and followed it with a birdie on nine!

Novelties were taken out by Steve Farquhar, Peter Slater and Wayne Waywood for nearest the pins, Ian Annandale and Neil Richards for longest putts, and Daniel Tylor took the long drive for a monster down 15.

You would have thought the game was played at Carnoustie and not Collie by the amount of very poor scores. Among the worst and receiving the NAGA by being the lowest score in the clubhouse at presentations, was the former prominent wrestler Ross ‘The Wrassler’ Davidson. Others to feature in this dubious section included George Dorozenko, whose round included a windy on the manicured turf of the first fairway.

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Popular veteran Bryan Simpson broke through for a well deserved victory at Scroungers last Thursday. Simpson took out first place by way of a spin from John Wray. Both of these players recorded 19 points. Wray also took gross honours for his good round. In third place was Ian Annandale with 17 points. 51 men contested the event and novelties were won by Peter Ellery and Daniel Tylor. In the Associates section Bev Moyses and Annette Atherton both received a voucher for their 15 points apiece.

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The Veterans proved to have a bit more heart than their Leisure Day counterparts when they braved the wintry weather last Tuesday. Des Hebb took out the event from the rejuvenated Alf Sanford. Both of these players recorded 24 points. Bryan Simpson had 23 points to take third position. Novelties went to Phil Warburton, Alf Sanford and Des Hebb.

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The annual mixed foursomes championships will take place on Sunday August 26^th. It is a 27 hole event with hit offs commencing around 10.30am. There is an entry sheet on the noticeboard and members are urged to support this time honoured event.

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The event this week is an individual Par sponsored by Collie Mowers 'n' More. Scroungers is on today with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 29 July 2007

Harker and Stewart Reign Supreme

Former football team mates Matt Harker and Ash Stewart combined brilliantly to take out the Collie Eagles 2 person Ambrose last Saturday. Harker and Stewart produced a sensational back nine, shooting a 4 under 32 for the very good overall score of 69 gross and nett 63. The hardware king Stewart was red hot with the flat stick all day and the pair had two strokes to spare from runners up Dean Rakich and Troy Sheppard. Both the winners and second placed pairs received trophies from the sponsors, who were well represented by the former marathon champion Colin Naysmith.

Joe Italiano and Mark Sugget finished third with 65¼ from Kevin Ireland and visitor John Cormack on 65¾. Morning players David Broadbent and Steve Wallace were claiming victory but a check of their card showed the boys need to revisit their maths skills. Graham Williams has indicated he is available for some private tutoring.

Other pairs to rate a mention included Daniel Tylor & Ken Smallwood 66¾, Jim Atkinson & Greg Bell, Steve Ireland & Bill Hunter 67¼, and Ron Annandale & Steve Farquhar 67¾.

Novelties went to Ray Cooper for two longest putts, Dean Rakich, Greg Bell and Garry Dawson for nearest to pins, while Mark Sugget took out the long drive.

Ken Smallwood certainly looked the part in his new cart. Stumpy Ireland is about to purchase one, but it is believed delivery is being held up due to seatbelts having to be fitted.

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Ian Annandale, like his beloved Roos, continued his wonderful run of form when he scored 21 points to win Scroungers last Thursday. Peter Ellery also played very well to finish with 20 points and take second position. 19 points was enough for Dean Crowe to claim third place while Jeff Crowe, George Davis, Eric Annandale, Phil Warburton, Ian Stewart and Tony Barker-May all had 18 points. Alan Banks and John Mumme also received a voucher for their 17 points apiece.

Novelties went to Trent Wheeler, Mick Pokrywka and Graham Williams, while the Associates section was taken out by Annette Atherton and Bev Moyses with 14 points each.

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Des Hebb was successful in the Veterans last week when he had 27 points to win from Dave Brunswick who also had 27 points with Jeff Crowe and George Davis also rating a mention with 26 points. Novelties were won Des Hebb, George Davis and Ray Alp.

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The annual Seafood Night was held last Saturday and a capacity crowd enjoyed the fare and good fellowship. Thanks must go to Linda Hebb for the meal and to Steve Ireland for his excellent overall organisation.

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This Saturday an individual Stableford competition will be held, sponsored by Lotex Filters. Scroungers is on today with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday. It is also good to see the Collie Netball team going so well.

Week ending Sunday 22 July 2007

Pullan Overcomes Conditions

David Pullan overcame horrendous winter weather including persistent rain and strong winds to shoot an excellent 72 nett and take out the Golden Bowl Stroke event last Saturday. The field size was greatly affected by the inclement weather, and players who did participate would have to have their sanity questioned. The event also counted as the third round of the club championships, and the conditions made sure there were no dramatic changes to overall standings with two rounds of the championships remaining.

Hudson Hopewell was one of a small but brave band of players who played in the afternoon, and he turned in an exceptional round with a gross of 77, nett 74, to take out the very good gross trophy provided by the sponsor Danny Cheng of the Golden Bowl. Big David Broadbent also did well to take third place with a 75 nett to claim a $10 voucher. Others to feature included Barry Kononen with a 77 nett.

Novelties went to David Broadbent for a longest first putt and the long drive, Hudson Hopewell, who claimed two nearest the pins, while Ray Cooper hit a very nice shot into 4 for the closest and Charlie Serravite saved the best till last to win the longest putt on 18.

Talk about being keen, after getting drenched on Saturday, Barry and Ben Kononen and Luke Bleasdale were back Sunday morning playing again in the poor weather. Keen or crazy?

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The big ‘G’ Graham Williams returned to his best when he had 39 points to win Leisure Day last Tuesday. Charlie Serravite, taking advantage of the many holidays enjoyed by the teaching profession, also played well to record 38 points and take second position. Ben Kononen was his usual consistent self to have 36 points and a mention.

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John Wray played well to win Veterans with 28 points last Tuesday. Dave Brunswick and Alan Banks pushed him with 27 points each, while Les McGill also cracked a mention for his efforts. Novelties went to John Mumme, John Wray, Dick Earl and Les McGill.

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Unfortunately due to the bad weather last Thursday no one was able (or stupid enough) to play Scroungers.

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This Saturday the Seafood night will take place, with Stumpy Ireland guaranteeing a sumptuous feast as well as some excellent entertainment. There are places available so if you are intending to go see the Stump or let a member of the bar staff know.

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The automation of the reticulation system is going along at a great rate and is ahead of schedule at this point. Daniel , Rhys, Ron and the few others should be congratulated on their work.

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This Saturday will see the Collie Eagles sponsored 2 man Ambrose played. Players should make sure they drop and not place when off the fairway. Hopefully Scroungers will be on today with Leisure Day and Veterans next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 15 July 2007

Choppa Strikes Another Blow

Dave ‘Choppa’ Czerniawsky recorded back to back victories when he recorded six up in the Par event to win the P and H Mine Pro Services trophy contested last Saturday. This followed his shared win in the fourball the previous week. At least the handicapper was able to catch up with him this time, a reduction of two in order.

P and H put on a tremendous day with all players rewarded for playing. Colin Giblett snared the runner up trophy on 5 up and Matthew Harker third place with four up, good signs leading into this week’s club championship round.

Ben Kononen with two up reduced his handicap to 4 after registering the best gross on the day, and should acquit himself well in the Graham Marsh Foundation Junior tournament, held on three South West courses this week.

Ron Annandale hit them straight again to also have two up, with Ed Riley, Clayton Flynn, Jan Van Volenstee and Steve Farquhar matching the CCR with one up.

A total of 52 players contested the event and novelties went to Matt Harker, Colin Naysmith and Graeme Miffling for nearest the pins. Charlie Serravite and Clayton Flynn won the long putts and prospective new member Trevor Johns belted the ball down 15 to pick up the long drive.

P and H also ensured the competitors were well watered with a few jugs on the bar prior to presentations. Word has it that one ‘slippery’ customer was liable for two extra jugs after his effort playing number 3.

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‘Big Mick’ Pokrywka relished the chance to hit off some ladies markers in the mixed tees Scroungers event last Thursday. Mick rounded up 22 points to win from Wedgy Waywood on 21. Steve Farquhar, Ron Annandale, Ray Cooper and Michael Stocks all had 20 points.

Novelties were won by Wayne Waywood, Daniel Tylor and Ray Alp.

Betty White and Annette Atherton had 17 points each in the Associates event.

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Ross Brody had 26 points to be the best of the Veterans last Tuesday. He had two to spare from Des Hebb and Jim Hine with 24. Ernie Sullivan got a mention for his 23.

Alf Sanford not only won the novelties for his putts on the ninth and eighteenth, but nearly took home a trophy after a low flying shot on number six cleaned up one of the feathered fraternity. He just missed snatching it up for the dinner table as he only winged it. Other novelties were taken out by Les Udy and Frank Battista.

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Ten players took to the fairways for the Tuesday Leisure Day last week with Dean Rakich getting over the line on 37 points. Clayton Flynn and Kevin Ireland had 36 with Matt Harker putting the writing on the wall with 35 points. His golf was a mixture of sublime stroke play and rather mysterious misses near the end. Don’t worry Matt, single figures are only one good round away.

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The Greenkeeper and his helpers are well on track to complete the back nine reticulation project. Tomorrow and Saturday morning will see volunteer work to fill in holes where sprinklers are completed and any other general maintenance to get the course ready for Saturday. All are welcome as many hands make light work.

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The Seafood Night is on July 28^th, names or table bookings can be placed on the sheet at the club or see Stumpy Ireland.

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Scroungers is on today, Saturday is the Golden Bowl stroke event, a round of the Club Championships, and Veterans and Leisure Day is on Tuesday.

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Footnote: These notes are not from the usual source. Word around is that the mere mention of the word ‘retribution’ resulted in a hasty trip north for the regular scribe! Normal service should be returned next week.

Week ending Sunday 8 July 2007

Czerniawsky and Dawson Charge to Big Win

Dave ‘Choppa’ Czerniawsky combined beautifully with last minute partner Garry 'Smokey' Dawson to score 46 points and win the Challenge Chemicals 4BBB contested last Saturday. Played under threatening skies with a strong north westerly wind blowing, Czerniawsky and Dawson had one point to spare from second placed fourball specialists Jim Moyses and Steve Farquhar. In third place on a countback were Alan Kent and Matt Bernardi from Barry and Ben Kononen. Both of these combinations finished with 43 points. Others to do well included Peter Slater and Dave Pullan on 42 points, Ron and Eric Annandale with 41 points and Hudson Hopewell and Luke Bleasdale on 40 points.

A good field of 58 players contested the event and novelties went to Garry Dawson, visitor Laurie Sullivan and Ben Kononen for nearest to pins, while Matt Bernardi and Barry Kononen both nailed the long putt novelties. Garry Dawson hit an enormous 3 metal down 15 to win the long drive.

On a day when many combinations failed to flatter, frustration was the order of the day and none more so than the usual ‘gentleman’ Jim Atkinson. After carrying Colin Naysmith all day, he finally snapped and demolished his trusty 7 iron and one buggy wheel with one clean blow.

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One player missing last Saturday was Ross Davidson, who has been forced to go gold prospecting in the Barlee Ranges in the hope of covering a golf wager that has not been paid. It must be a case of ‘Slippery’ by name and nature.

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The master of the anchor, Colin Naysmith must have miscalculated last Thursday when he amassed 20 points to take out Scroungers. Ray McGill also hit the ball well to have 19 points and take second position. Dean Crowe and Frank Battista both had 18 points while Alan Davies, Hugh Annandale, Mark Malatesta ,Ian Jones and Jim Moyses all had 17 points to receive a voucher. Novelties went to Mark Malatesta, Dick Earl and Colin Naysmith.

On a day when 47 men and 3 Associates played, Annette Atherton was the best of the Associates with 13 points.

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Jim Hine scored 28 points to take the honours in Veterans last Tuesday. Frank Battista and George Davis both had 26 points to push the winner while Phil Warburton and Jeff Crowe also rated a mention for their performances.

Novelties went to Ernie Sullivan, Ray Alp, Jim Hine and Hugh Annandale.

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With Ray Cooper fast approaching retirement it is rumoured he thinking of penning a book about the rules and etiquette of golf. If this is the case it will be one of the shortest books ever produced.

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Last Saturday Andy Van Dyke representing Worsley Alumina presented the club with a sizeable cheque to assist in the construction of a new machinery shed to replace the old structure that currently houses the club’s machines.

With that construction taking place in the near future, and the automation of the reticulation system on the back nine currently being worked on at present as well as possible changes to the buggy sheds to enable more members to store their gear, the club is experiencing some exciting changes.

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Members and guests are asked to note that the Seafood Night is on July 28th and they should see Stumpy Ireland to organise their tables for what should be a top night.

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This Saturday will see an individual Par event for the P&H Mine Pro Services trophy. With some very good prizes on offer as well as a free drink or two, members should make an effort to play this event. Scroungers today will see an Odds and Evens game to make a change from the usual format with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 1 July 2007

Flynn Has Fabulous Victory

Clayton Flynn returned to his brilliant best to have plus 3 and take out the Tyco Flow Control Par event played last Saturday. Flynn is one of the club’s most consistent performers, and his win was very well received at presentations. Flynn had to withstand a spirited challenge from Ben Kononen, who also had the very good score of plus 3 but was beaten on a countback. The talented Matt Harker continued his excellent form to have plus 2, while Hudson Hopewell again did well to finish with plus 1.

Trophy donor Steve Winwood saw fit to give trophies for both winner and runner up in A grade and B grade, and the winner of the B grade was John Michalak, who recorded plus 1. Runner up in the B grade was Barry Kononen with square.

Other players to perform well on the day included Leon Moran on square, while Dan Clayton, Ian Stewart and Luke Bleasdale finished on minus 1 to each claim a voucher.

Novelties were won by Greg Martin, Ash Stewart and Dan Clayton for nearest to pins, while Leon Moran and Luke Bleasdale claimed longest putts. Ray Cooper was the surprise winner of the long drive, surprising in the fact he actually hit the fairway and the ball travelled a reasonable distance.

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King of the relaxed lifestyle, Graham Williams scored a very impressive 22 points to win Scroungers last Thursday. Dean Rakich also played very impressively to par the nine holes and finish second with 21 points. David Broadbent, who has resurrected his game of late, had 20 points, while Ron Annandale and Steve Wallace both finished with 18 points to claim a voucher. Novelties were won by David Broadbent and Ross Davidson, while Rhonda McGill was the best of the Associates with 15 points.

Members in a couple of groups were lucky to witness some copybook bunker play from Colin Naysmith and George Dorozenko. Word has it the ground staff needed a bobcat to replace the sand that had been hacked out of the bunkers.

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Hudson Hopewell again proved to be the master of Leisure Day when he compiled a very tidy 38 points to win from Greg Bell on 36 points and Noddy Moyle with 35 points.

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Ed Riley also played well to take Veterans on a spin from Phil Warburton. Both players finished with 29 points. A host of players finished with 28 points, including Frank Battista, Alan Banks, Jim Hine and Steve Farquhar. Novelties were won by Bryan Simpson, Steve Farquhar, Alan Banks and Jim Hine.

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This week will see a 4BBB Stableford competition sponsored by Challenge Chemicals with Scroungers, Leisure Day and Veterans to be played as usual.

Week ending Sunday 24 June 2007

Waywood Masters Winter Conditions

Winter finally arrived last Saturday and Wayne ‘Wedge’ Waywood adapted best to the conditions to take out the Premier Hotel stroke round. Waywood has not played well since injuring his Achilles tendon, but his once accurate driving returned last Saturday when he recorded a nett 71 to win on a countback from the talented Matt Harker. Hudson Hopewell continued his excellent form when he had 75 off the stick for a nett 72 to take the gross and third position.

Others to feature included Dean Rakich 74, Trizzy Lawrence, Rod Miller, Ross Davidson, Frank Battista 75 and Tony Barker-May 76.

Novelties were won by Dean Rakich for a nearest the pin and long drive, Bill Hunter and Ross Davidson also for nearest the pins while Peter Rowe and Matt Harker picked up longest first putts.

The field of 43 players was good considering the heavy rain that fell in the morning, and the difficult conditions were reflected in the CCR of 73.

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Georgio ‘Armani’ Dorozenko continues to play well on a Thursday afternoon. After failing miserably last Saturday, Dorozenko bounced back to form when he had 20 points to win Scroungers. Ray Alp also played very well to record 19 points and second position. Dean Rakich, Peter Rowe, Ray McGill and Alan Kent also received a mention for their 18 points apiece. Ben Kononen won the gross with 40, while Shelley Barker-May was the best of the Associates with 20 points from Debbie Van Vollenstee on 18 points. Novelties for the day were won by Ash Hollins, Dean Rakich and Ed Riley.

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With the rose pruning season coming up, any member wishing to get them pruned with a five iron should see Eric Annandale, who apparently did an excellent job on a grass tree last Thursday.

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The Veterans played a combined score event last Tuesday, with Dick Earl and Phil Warburton shining with 52 points to win from Des Hebb and Jeff Crowe on 50 points. Alf Sanford and Les Udy also did well to record 46 points, as did Dave Brunswick and Ed Riley. Novelties were won by Phil Warburton, Jim Hine, George Davis and Bryan Simpson.

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Keith ‘Skinny’ Russell played very well to record 40 points and win last Tuesday’s Leisure Day. He won from Hudson Hopewell, who also played well to have 36 points.

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The win in Vets capped off a big week for Dick Earl who showed there is life in the old tiger when at the local football last week. Dick shirt fronted one of the opposing players who had strayed over the boundary line, sending him cartwheeling backwards.

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Work continues to progress well with the reticulation, and any member available to help fill in the sprinkler holes should see Daniel Tylor, as any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Any person wishing to nominate for committee should add their name to the rapidly expanding list on the noticeboard in the clubhouse.

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This Saturday will see a 18 hole individual Par event sponsored by Steve Winwood/Tyco Flow Control. The event will be divided up into A and B grade. Scroungers is on today with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 17 June 2007

Hopewell Shines Through

Current club champion Hudson Hopewell produced a brilliant exhibition of golf to win the Solstice group trophy last Saturday. Hopewell shot one under to record 41 points, beating Chris Bliss on a count back, the latter’s dedication to the driving range paying off. The event attracted the excellent field of 82 men and 14 Associates, and conditions proved to be difficult, with the CCR set at 73.

Dean Crowe also played very well to have 40 points to take out third position. The ever consistent Greg Bell recorded 38, while Ross Brody also continued his good run of form to score 37 to pick up a trophy.

The trophy donors saw fit to reward a gross trophy, which went to Greg Bell, and also a best visitor, which was won by Clayton Bell with 35 points.

One player who didn’t have such a good day was Jaydon Ellery, who struggled in the morning possibly with his health and golf to take out the NAGA. Others to feature included Dean Rakich, Ian Jones and George Davis with 36, and Ash Stewart, SS Kevin Ireland, Clayton Flynn and - playing successfully to his hugely reduced handicap - David Broadbent, with 35 each.

Best of the Associates was Eileen Riley with 36 points from Jill Burgess on 35 and Lorraine Annandale on 33. Each of these ladies received a trophy courtesy of the sponsors.

Novelties were won by Hudson Hopewell, Bev Moyses and Steven Ireland for nearest to the pins, and Noddy Moyle and John Michalak for longest putts, while Leigh Bernardi took out the longest drive down 15.

Solstice member Ash Hollins had a big day commencing with a windy on number 10 tee and including a wild hook on number 1 which cleared the houses on Mungalup Road. However, Hollins was not alone in the windy stakes with the club captain, and it is rumoured even the president Ian Stewart, also recording the dubious honour. However, possibly the shot of the day would go to Brian Banks, or is that shanks, for his tee shot on 18 which had players on 13 fairway diving for cover.

Showing the game isn’t as hard as it is made out was part timer Val Brojanowski who recorded an eagle on the par 5 number 3 hole. His score of 6 points on that hole was almost better than some so called players recorded for 18 holes.

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The gregarious Alan Kent recorded 19 points to win Scroungers on a spin from Ray Alp and head Scrounger Ed Riley last Thursday. Newcomer Bruce Miller, who is displaying a great deal of potential, scored 18 points, as did George Davis, Greg Bell and Rodney Simmons. Bell also took out the gross with 37 points. In the Associates section good friends Kaye Farquhar and Bev Moyses both recorded 17 points. Novelties were won by Ray Alp, Rod Simmons and Clive Pullan.

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Hudson Hopewell also played very well last Tuesday when he recorded 39 points to easily win Leisure Day.

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18 Veterans played last Tuesday, with the winner being Ross Brody from Bryan Simpson, Dave Brunswick taking out third position. Also getting a mention were John Mumme and Barry Sheppard. Novelties were won by Brian Banks, Ross Brody, John Mumme and Bryan Simpson.

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Members would be aware that the automatic reticulation program has commenced and although there will be some obvious disruption to play the long term gains will far outweigh the short term pains.

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This Saturday an Italian meal will be available with entertainment for the excellent value of $22 per head. Booking sheet is on the Clubhouse notice board.

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Saturday sees the second round of the club championship played with sponsorship provided by the Premier Hotel. Scroungers is on today with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

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This week the annual Solstice Event will be staged. An excellent array of trophies will be available in a number of categories, and with snacks and stayers it is hoped players will remain for presentations. The event is an individual Stableford. Scroungers is on today with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 10 June 2007

Rakich and Edwards Take Foursomes

Buckingham Way neighbours Dean Rakich and Stephen Edwards combined to play some excellent golf to take out the Men’s Foursomes title last Saturday. The event was sponsored by the D'Orien Café and attracted a field of 44 players. It is a time honoured event and Rakich and Edwards scored 80 gross, which was a very good effort considering their handicaps and the challenging nature of the game. In second place were Greg Bell and Peter Rowe with 85 off the stick, with Bell not able to conjure up enough magic to get them across the line. Others to rate a mention in the gross section included Ben Kononen and Luke Bleasdale with 89 and Peter ‘D 11’ Slater and John Brown with 90.

A couple of old timers in Ed Riley and Frank Battista also played well to win the nett section of the event with 72, and their victory was very well deserved. Wayne Waywood and Garry Dawson had 74.5, as did the combination of Steve Farquhar and Joe Italiano. Farquhar was a late replacement for Ray Cooper, who after a big five points at Scroungers claimed he sustained a small cut on one finger and pulled out of the event, much to the relief of his playing partner. Graham Williams and Alf Sanford had 75.5, as did Dave Brunswick and Tony Barker-May, to round out the vouchers.

Novelties were won by Luke Bleasdale and Garry Dawson for nearest to pins while Jim Atkinson and Dean Rakich won longest first putts. John Brown picked up the long drive down 15.

Possibly the play of the day would have to go to Peter Slater for his windy on 17, where he missed making contact with the ball by half a metre. However, Slater showed extreme courage to actually finish the round, as he played the last four holes suffering from cramps in both legs. His playing partners thought this may have been a result of kicking his opposition’s ball further under a blackboy on the second hole.

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Peter Gray continues to play outstanding golf, and last Thursday he again turned it on when he took out Scroungers with 21 points, and the gross with 35. John Michalak finished second on a spin from Dean Rakich and Dean Crowe. The course must have been playing hard, as the Head Scrounger was forced to go to 17 points, and the lucky recipients were Dave Brunswick, Peter Rowe and Stumpy Ireland.

Novelties were won by Neil Motion, Peter Gray and Les McGill. Rhonda McGill took out the Associates with 17 points. Numbers continue to be good with 52 men and 5 Associates contesting the Thursday event.

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Peter Gray brought up the double when he was successful in Veterans with 27 points. He won from Ray Alp, also on 27 points. Hugh Annandale, John Mumme, Bryan Simpson and Rob Ferris all cracked a mention for their efforts. Novelties were won by Ray Alp, Rob Ferris, Alf Sanford and Bryan Simpson.

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Graham Williams proved to be a better golfer than he is a tennis judge when he scored 39 points to take out Leisure Day. Hudson Hopewell continued his consistent form when he recorded 35 points to take out second position.

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This week the annual Solstice Event will be staged. An excellent array of trophies will be available in a number of categories, and with snacks and stayers it is hoped players will remain for presentations. The event is an individual Stableford. Scroungers is on today with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 3 June 2007

Absolutely Brilliant Broadbent

David Broadbent played a sensational round of golf to record the remarkable score of 46 Stableford points to blitz the field in the BankWest sponsored individual event last Saturday. Broadbent’s golf career has been plagued by a case of erratic hooking, but he appears to have rectified this technical problem and had his handicap reduced by a huge four strokes. The nearest player to come close to Broadbent was Jim Tyler, who recorded 38 points in a round that must have impressed his visiting sons-in-law. A host of players recorded 37 points, including Joe Italiano, who took third place on a countback from visitor Colin Brown, Ray Alp and the in form Fred Bronickis. Dean Rakich, Greg Moyle and Eric Annandale all recorded 36 points, which was the CCR on a day when conditions were ideal for good scoring. Les McGill played very well to earn 35 points and claim a voucher, as did Rocket Miller and the evergreen Peter Gray.

The field was 61 players and novelties were won by Rodney Miller, Dean Rakich and Fred Bronickis for nearest to pins while Rakich and Steve Farquhar picked up longest first putts. ‘The Hammer’ Steve Wallace put one into orbit to take the long drive down 15.

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Wayne ‘Wedge’ Waywood returned to his accurate best to return 20 points and take out Scroungers on a spin from Graham Williams and the inconsistent George Dorozenko. 18 points was enough for a voucher and those to benefit included Phil Warburton, Hugh Annandale, Neil Motion, Bill Hunter and Dean Rakich. Novelties were won by Harry Hadfield, Ed Riley and Graham Williams. 49 men and 6 Associates contested the event, with Nancy Lynn and June Pike each receiving a voucher for their 17 points.

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The talented Rodney Miller showed there is still some sting in the tail when he chalked up 41 points to win Leisure Day last Tuesday. Miller won from Hudson Hopewell on 37 points and the semi retired Graham Williams with 34 points.

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Clive Pullan played some excellent golf to record 33 points and easily win Veterans last week. Bryan Simpson was second with 28 points with the in form Frank Battista third on 27 points. Also in the mix were Phil Warburton, Ross Brody and Dave Brunswick all of whom came in with 25 points. Novelties were won Frank Battista, Dave Brunswick, Les Udy and Clive Pullan.

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Michelle Tate must enjoy a challenge, as not only has she recently taken up the game, but now she is having to put up with the extra burden of having husband Ken passing on his vast knowledge of the game with coaching sessions on a Sunday morning .

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Coming events include the Seafood Night with entertainment in July and also Solstice Saturday on 16 June, with prizes for both males and females. A sausage sizzle and chips during the round, with food prior to presentations, and novelties and stayers prizes, make this an enjoyable day.

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This Saturday the Men’s Foursomes event will be played over 18 holes. No combination stands out as likely winners, and if Greg Bell can get up with Peter Rowe as a partner, then he will be a magician.

Scroungers is on today with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 27 May 2007

Cooper Conquers Conditions

Ray Cooper mastered the blustery playing conditions to break through and claim victory in the Grandfathers and Others Par event last Saturday. Cooper had the impressive score of +4 to win well from Dean Rakich who compiled a very tidy +2. If Rakich could master the flat stick he is capable of shooting some very low numbers. Rakich claimed a trophy as the best of the others with all trophies sponsored by the generous Ken Smallwood. Graeme Miffling also claimed a trophy with his score of +1 which was also scored by Hudson Hopewell and Graham Williams. Williams was possibly the choke of the season so far in that he had +5 on the front nine but fell away badly on the last nine holes. Others to do well included Trizzy Lawrence with square, Colin Brown, Greg Bell, Rod Simmonds, Peter Rowe and Fred Bronickis all of whom had -1.

Novelties were won by Jim Tyler, Fred Bronickis and Dan Clayton for nearest to pins while Les Udy and Ed Riley claimed longest first putts. SS Kevin Ireland blasted one down 15 to win the long drive .

It was good to see the new Superintendent Daniel Tylor having a game and also good to see players preparing well for their games. Jim Atkinson is a good case in point in that he arrived at the course 4 hours before hit off.

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Tony Barker-May had a day out when he scored 21 points to win Scroungers last Thursday. Barker-May has been in very good form of late, and had two points to spare from country member Jeff Lee. It could have been an even bigger margin if Barker-May wasn't such a choker, but he fell apart after notching up 18 points on the first six holes, including birdies on three and six. Mick Finlay, Dean Rakich and John Mumme all had 18 points. Mumme at last showed some semblance of form after a prolonged run of very poor golf. Scoring was very low with 17 points getting a mention. These were Jeff Crowe and Frank Battista. Novelties were won by Harry Hadfield and Jeff Bebbington.

A field of 44 men and 8 Associates contested the event with Rhonda McGill, Betty White and Gwen Tanian being the pick of the ladies with 13 points each.

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Graham Williams obviously enjoying the more relaxed nature of Leisure Day scored an impressive 41 points to win last Tuesday. Greg Martin had 38 points to run second while Wayne Waywood ran third with 36 points.

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Dave Brunswick recorded 28 points to win Veterans last Tuesday. He won from Ray Alp with 27 points Peter Gray on 26 points, Ross Brody on 24 points and Les McGill on 23.

Novelties were won by Peter Gray, Ray Alp and Jeff Bebbington.

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A good contingent of Vets ventured over to Donnybrook last Tuesday with Frank Battista having a big day by scoring 43 points for a win.

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Hopefully this week will see the installation of the two reverse cycle air conditioners which should make the clubhouse a great deal more pleasant in the cold winter months

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Also commencing shortly is work on the automatic reticulation system for the back nine. Jim Atkinson has taken on the task as chairman of this project and any members who can assist should see Jim or Steven Ireland.

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The Mens Foursomes will be played on Saturday 9^th of June with both gross and nett trophies available for this testing partner game.

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This Saturday sees an 18 hole individual Stableford competition for the BankWest trophies. Scroungers is on today with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 20 May 2007

Bleasdale Wins Well

Young up and coming player Luke Bleasdale made the most of morning conditions to score 41 points and take out the Suckling Financial Services trophy last Saturday. His playing partner Ben Kononen also played very well to record 40 points and take the runner up trophy. The evergreen Peter Gray continues to play well and his 38 points was enough for third place. A host of players recorded 37 points including Ron Annandale, Garry Dawson, Greg Bell, Troy Sheppard and Ron Crabbe. Frank Battista, Ed Riley and Kalev Kutt all recorded 36 points while Dan Clayton and Trizzy Lawrence both had 35 points.

Novelties winners were Graeme Miffling, Peter Gray and Frank Battista for nearest to pins while Brett Smith and Clive Pullan took out longest first putts. Competition winner Luke Bleasdale won the long drive down 15.

On a day when conditions were quite cold and wet apparently the only hot spot on the course was number three green. The event attracted the good field of 56 players and the course was rated at 71.

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Mick Pokrywka enjoyed a rare win when he recorded 21 points to beat head Scrounger Ed Riley on a spin last Thursday. Tony Barker-May continued his good form of late to have 20 points. Graham Williams also had 20 points which was a performance full of merit considering his preparation on the day prior to the event. Ross Brody scored 19 points while Ron Annandale, Jim Tyler, Ray Alp, Alan Banks and new member Bruce Miller all recorded 18 points. Miller demonstrated he possesses a fine all round game and it should not be long before he salutes the judge. Novelties were won by Greg Bell, Ed Riley and Ray Cooper.

A total of 55 men and 5 Associates played, with Shelley Barker-May taking out the Associates section with a very well compiled 20 points.

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Hudson Hopewell continued his dominance of Tuesday Leisure Day competition when he had an excellent 38 points to win easily from country member Keith Russell and Dennis Cocker. Both of these players scored 33 points.

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The different format of only two clubs and a putter obviously suited Alan Banks when he recorded 30 points to win Veterans last Tuesday. He beat Jeff Crowe and Alf Sanford, who both had 28 points. Frank Battista also did well to finish with 27 points. Novelties were won by Jim Tyler, Phil Warburton and Frank Battista.

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This Saturday there will be a meal available at the club. It represents very good value at $22 per head with entertainment, and there is a list on the noticeboard.

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Those players who still wish to nominate for the Eclectic competition can still do so simply by seeing a member of the match committee.

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This week’s event is the annual grandfathers and others trophy sponsored by Ken Smallwood. It is an individual Par. Scroungers is on today with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 13 May 2007

Trizzy Tears It Up

Trevor Lawrence wound the clock back to his halcyon days when he fired 75 off the stick to take out the Collie Freightlines 18 hole Stroke Trophy last Saturday. Lawrence has had a great run of late, playing in great form, and his nett score of 66 gave him a two stroke buffer over a group of four players. This group included runner up Dennis Cocker, Brett Smith , Dean Rakich and Rodney Simmonds. Cocker took second place by virtue of a countback.

Others to feature on a day of low scoring included Jeff Crowe, David Pullan, Tony Barker-May and Eric Annandale all of whom recorded excellent 70s - Barker-May birdying 10 and 18 to give him a great start to the Eclectic competition. Charlie Serravite and Matt Harker both had 71 while Jim Tyler and John Brown rounded out the vouchers with solid 72s.

Lawrence with his 75 gross has emerged as the early leader of the club championships as Saturday’s round doubled up as the first round of the championships.

On a beautiful day for golf a great field of 61 players took part and the benign conditions were reflected in the low CCR of 70. It was very good to see players who don’t usually play Stroke rounds come and do well in terms of scoring. Of course, there were some notable exceptions to this, and probably less said the better on their performance.

Novelties were won by Matt Harker and Ray Cooper for nearest to pins, Jim Atkinson and Jaydon Ellery for longest putts while Dean Rakich took out the long drive down number 5. Actually Ray Cooper won nearest the pin for both number 7 and 14. With that form one would have thought Cooper was in for a big day. He was indeed, but for all the wrong reasons when he chalked up a massive 15 on number 3 - using three different clubs in trying to get one down the fairway, but stroking four tee shots into the river. Little wonder his group finished in near darkness. Not far behind Cooper was Clive Pullan, who struck three identical tee shots into the same riverbank tree before his fourth found the short green grass on his way to a round-ruining 12.

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The sartorially elegant George Dorozenko relished the change in the usual Scroungers format to amass 24 points and easily win the event last Thursday. He held off Charlie Serravite who had 22 points and a large group of players who finished with 20 points each. Included in this group were Tony Barker-May, Eric Annandale, Bill Hunter and Michael Stocks. Alan Banks, Ed Riley, Frank Battista, Ron Annandale and Ross Davidson also played well to record 19 points and receive a voucher. Novelties were won by Troy Sheppard, Dave Brunswick and Gwen Tanian. Best of the Associates was Pat Booth with 19 points followed by Nancy Lynn with 17 points.

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Current club champion Hudson Hopewell had a sensational day out last Tuesday when he had 69 off the stick - only a stroke off the official course record - and 43 points to win Leisure Day. Hopewell wishes he could have taken that form into the club championships where he faltered over the last seven holes to record a first round 77. Others to perform well were SS Kevin Ireland with 36 points and Steven Ireland and Garry Dawson who both recorded 35 points.

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Peter Gray maintained his consistent form when he scored 32 points to win Veterans last Tuesday. He won from Dave Brunswick on 27 points, while Frank Battista and Ray Alp both had 23 points. Alan Banks and Ian Jones also received a mention for their 22 points. Novelties were won by Dave Brunswick, Peter Gray, Ian Jones and Ray Alp.

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Members are reminded of the meal after golf on the 26th of May as well as the Seafood night coming up on the 27th of July.

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Saturday will be an 18 hole individual Stableford event sponsored by Suckling Financial Services. Scroungers is back to normal format today with Leisure Day and Veterans next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 6 May 2007

Tyler and Annandale Record Big Win

A rejuvenated Jim Tyler and rampaging Eric Annandale blitzed the field to record a great win in the Subway 4BBB Stableford competition held last Saturday. Annandale, who played far better than his football team, and Tyler, who has been out of form of late, combined very well to amass 50 points to finish three clear of their nearest rivals. Finishing second on a countback were the combination of Ash Stewart and Mick Dowling. Stewart, obviously in good condition after his honeymoon, and Dowling finished with birdies on 17 and 18 to pip Kalev Kutt and Mick Findlay.

In fourth place also on a countback were the combination of Bill Hunter and Dean Rakich. They finished with 43 points, as did Wayne Waywood and Graham Williams, Ray Alp and Jim Hine, and Barry Kononen and Hudson Hopewell.

Novelties were won by Hudson Hopewell, Graeme Miffling and Wayne Waywood for nearest to pins, while Dave Brunswick and Ian Stewart took long putts. Hudson Hopewell also won the long drive down 5.

A good field of 30 pairs contested the event on a day when conditions were perfect for golf. Scott Chambers left a going away present with some very interesting pin placements. The only time a breeze came was on 17 when vice captain Garry Dawson created one with his club from under a shrub.

It was good to see Peter Slater get into the spirit of the World Cup cricket by dressing the part, and some of his shots were reminiscent of Ricky Ponting at his best.

Wayne Waywood came up with a novel yet effective way to overcome Ray Cooper’s incessant whistling, humming and chattering by issuing his playing partners with ear plugs.

Warren Colgan representing Subway, presented the trophies, and it was good to see Ray Colgan back at the club for trophy presentations.

Also Subway have elected to take over sponsorship of the nearest the pin on hole 14.

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David Broadbent celebrated his best on ground performance in the reserves football by backing up with an outstanding performance to come in with 24 points and easily win Scroungers last week. Broadbent has been in good form of late, and appears to have overcome his problem of hooking every shot. In second place on a spin was Bill Hunter, from the talented Michael Stocks. Greg Bell, Neil Richards and Dean Rakich all had 19 points to claim a voucher.

Greg Bell also took out the gross with 37 off the stick. Novelties were won by Jim Hine, Bryan Simpson and Ron Annandale.

A total of 55 men and five Associates contested the event, with Bev Moyses being the best of the Associates with 20 points.

This week’s Scroungers will be an interesting concept, all players hitting off the mens’ tees on even numbered holes and off the ladies’ tees on the odd numbered holes.

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Les Udy had 26 points to take out the Veterans competition last Tuesday. He beat Jeff Crowe who also had 26 points, Ern Sullivan with 25 points, and Peter Gray on 24 points.

Novelties went to Jeff Crowe, Peter Gray, Bryan Simpson and Jim Hine.

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The club would like to welcome our new superintendent Daniel Tyler and hope he has an enjoyable and rewarding stay with the club.

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The club hosted another meal and entertainment night last Saturday, with all reports that the food again was beautiful and the singing by Kristi Brown was first class. Possibly the only low point of the evening was with Dean Rakich’s attempts to relive his past from Stars of the Future with a very ordinary rendition of Travelling Soldier. Apparently Kevin Ireland was very impressed.

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This week sees the commencement of the Eclectic competition and the first round of the club championships. The game on Saturday will be sponsored by Collie Freightlines. Scroungers is on today with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

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This Saturday a 4BBB Stableford will be played, sponsored by Subway. Scroungers is on today with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 29 April 2007

Simmonds takes out Life Members Trophy

Rodney Simmonds tasted victory for the first time in a while when he took out the prize in the Life Members individual Par event last Saturday. Simmonds recorded plus 3 to win from a host of players on plus 2. One of the trophy donors, Trizzy Lawrence, actually returned the best score of the day with plus 4, but declined to accept the trophy. A good field of 55 men and 10 Associates contested the event held in beautiful conditions and the CCR was 71. Greg Bell eventually took out the trophy for second place on a countback from Stephen Farquhar, Ron Annandale and Charlie Serravite. Graeme Jackson , Phil Eldridge, John Brown, Graeme Miffling and Brett Smith all played well to finish with plus 1. Clive Pullan and Peter ‘Par’ Slater also did well to finish with square.

The best of the Associates was Vicki Graham, who won on a countback from Nancy Lynn and Bev Moyses. All of these ladies returned square.

Novelties were won by Rod Simmonds, Ron Crabbe and Ron Annandale for nearest to pins, while Bev Moyses and Bryan Simpson took out longest first putts. Kalev Kutt won the long drive down number 5.

On the day a number of players struggled to come to terms with their game, including Ross Davidson, one of the club’s habitual slicers, who suddenly developed a hook into his shots and his score reflected the step into the unknown.

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Last Wednesday the annual Diggers Day was held with 35 golfers contesting the event sponsored by John and Barbara Wray. The competition is divided into ‘diggers’ and others, with Ben McCormick having a day out to claim victory in the others section with the very good score of 43 points. He just beat the in form ‘bridesmaid’ Ian Annandale, who finished with 42 points. Greg Bell continued his good form with 40 points and Mark Malatesta did well with 38 points. Steven Ireland displayed glimpses of form to have 37 points with Stephen Farquhar, Joe Italiano and Wayne Waywood all having 36 points to claim a voucher.

In the Diggers section John Wray returned the best score of 38 points to take out the event and have his name added to the prestigious shovel. He declined to accept his own trophy, which went to Ed Riley with 36 points. Alf Sanford continued his good form of recent times to claim a voucher together with Alan Kent. Both of these players had 35 points.

Novelties were won by Bill Hunter, Phil Warburton and Ben McCormick for nearest to pins, while Alf Sanford and Ron Annandale took out long putts. Kevin Ireland latched onto a big one to take out the long drive.

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Country member Norm Oates enjoyed the golf and the day when he played well to win Scroungers last Thursday. Oates had 20 points to win on a spin from Dave Brunswick and Graham Williams. Ray Cooper returned with 19 points to claim a voucher and Ron Crabbe, Eric Annandale, Phil Warburton and Peter Walsh all had 18 points to also win a prize.

The best gross was returned by Ben Kononen with 39 off the stick. Novelties were won by Dick Earl, Fred Bronickis and Des Hebb.

50 men and 4 Associates contested the event with Nancy Lynn being the best of the Associates with 17 points.

Following Scroungers a presentation was made to Scott Chambers, who is off to Capel. Scott has done a wonderful job as Superintendent and the club wishes him all the best for the future.

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The Veterans experienced a change of scenery when they ventured over the river to play at Eden Park last Tuesday.

Alf Sanford returned from a time in the golfing wilderness to take out the event with 47 points. He won from Les Udy on 46 points and Dick Earl with 44 points. Ross Brody and Jim Hine both had 40 points while George Davis finished with 39 points. Ray Alp and Ed Riley both had 38 points Novelties were won Ed Riley, George Davis, Des Hebb and Jim Hine.

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This Saturday a 4BBB Stableford will be played, sponsored by Subway. Scroungers is on today with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 22 April 2007

Malatesta Salutes The Judge

One of the club’s new young members, Blair Malatesta, launched his golf career in spectacular style when he took out the Edwards Racing 18 hole Stroke event last Saturday. Malatesta, who has proven his sporting prowess on the football and cricket fields, showed he will have no trouble adapting to the golf clubs when he shot 87 off the stick for a nett 66.

Ian Annandale has had a big turnaround in his golf of late and again produced an excellent round with a nett 67 to take second position. His round included a great eagle on the par 4 fifteenth hole when he holed his 140 metre approach shot. Ben Kononen had 68 nett which was combined with the best gross of the day of 74. The dapper Joe Italiano finished with 71 nett as did Peter Gray and Hudson Hopewell. Ray Cooper, Jaydon Ellery, Frank Battista, George Davis, Dean Rakich and Tiger Jackson all played well to finish with 72 nett. Stephen Farquhar and David Pullan rounded out the vouchers with 73 each.

Novelties were won by Mark Sugget and Hudson Hopewell for nearest to pins while Jim Atkinson and David Broadbent claimed longest first putts. Hudson Hopewell smashed a giant down 5 to win the long drive.

In the Associates Betty White was the winner with 74 on a countback from Vicki Graham with Kaye Farquhar running third with 76.

The field of 61 men and 7 Associates played in ideal conditions and the CCR of 72 was a good indication of a course set up perfectly for a stroke round.

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Rob Ferris played some excellent golf to record 21 points and win Scroungers on a spin from Peter Gray and Ray Cooper. John Wray and Dean Rakich both had 20 points while Gerard Pullan and Greg Bell had 19 points to receive a voucher. Ben Kononen took out the gross honours with 38 off the stick.

Novelties were won by Peter Gray, John Wray and Rob Ferris while the best of the Associates was Kaye Farquhar with 20 points

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Paul Moyses playing his first game for a while, and kept his playing partners amused trying to work out which dance he was performing on the tee after his drive. Ash Hollins also drove his partners to drink with his wayward golf and his golf shoes that make more noise than a cane toad.

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David Laird had a day to remember when he had 44 points to take out Leisure Day last Tuesday. On a day of high scoring Hudson Hopewell had 41 points with David Broadbent finishing third with 38 points.

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Peter Gray continues to play good golf and he amassed 32 points to easily win Veterans last Tuesday. Des Hebb finished with 28 points to claim second from Brian Banks with 27 points. Phil Warburton and Ray Alp both had 26 points to claim a prize.

Novelties went to Jim Tyler, Barry Sheppard, Bryan Simpson and George Davis.

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The club is pleased to announce Darren Tyler the 2ic from Bunbury Golf Club has agreed to take up the position of Course Superintendent. He will commence in early May.

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This week sees an 18 hole individual Par sponsored by the Life Members of the club. Scroungers as usual today with Leisure and Veterans next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 15 April 2007

Atkinson in A Canter

The long hitting Jim Atkinson (right) returned to form in a big way when he recorded +6 to easily win the Par event sponsored by the Workers Club last Saturday. There aren’t too many in the club who would hit a bigger ball than Atkinson and when he controls his accuracy – as he did on Saturday, when the draw was really working beautifully - he is more than capable of returning very good numbers.

The second placed Peter Rowe had +3 and in contrast to Atkinson, does not gain a great deal of distance off the tee but relies on his deft touch around the greens. With +1, club champion Hudson Hopewell took third place on a countback from the rapidly improving Jaydon Ellery, Ian Annandale, Greg Bell and Eric Annandale. Hugh and Ron Annandale, Des Hebb, Peter Slater and Mick Findlay finished square to each claim a voucher.

40 men and five Associates took part in the event, and the best of the Associates was Bev Moyses with +2, from Betty White and Jill Burgess who both finished on +1.

Novelties were won by Bill Nicholas and Eileen Riley for nearest the pins on the par threes, while Bruce Roberts and Steve Farquhar claimed longest putt novelties. Jaydon Ellery once again won the long drive down five.

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On a day of exceptionally high scoring the cut off for a prize was 21 points in Scroungers last Thursday. Fred Bronickis continued on with his very good form of late to come home as the winner with 23 points. Clive Pullan, who played superbly, let down only by three three putts, claimed second position on a spin from Greg Bell and Ken Woods with 22 points. Rounding out the vouchers were Stephen Ireland, John Michalak and Ron Annandale all of whom recorded 21 points.

Winners of novelties were Dick Earl ,Des Hebb and George Davis.

Greg Bell took out the gross with 18.

The high scoring in the men wasn’t matched by the ladies with the best being Angela Ireland and Betty White finishing with 16 points apiece.

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Dean Rakich took advantage of the holidays to play Leisure Day and record a win with 39 points. He beat David Broadbent who finished with 35 points. The word around was that there were more anchors being thrown around than you would see in Fremantle Harbour.

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Frank Battista is enjoying a rare vein of form at the moment and he continued on his way taking out the Veterans last Tuesday with the excellent score of 32 points. He won well from Des Hebb who scored 28 points and is also working back into form. Alan Banks ran third with 27 points from Phil Warburton, Ernie Sullivan, Ed Riley and Rob Ferris, all of whom recorded 26 points. Alan Kent had 25 points to also rate a mention.

Novelties were won by Phil Warburton, Ray Alp and Frank Battista.

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In his own words Trizzy Lawrence said ‘the older I get the sillier I get’, and this could well be true after he played some sensational golf on Easter Monday to record +7. This great piece of golf was rewarded with a magnificent $10 voucher, and he easily beat Jim Atkinson who finished on -1.

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All members should have received the latest edition of the club newsletter and the accompanying fixtures for the winter season. There will be a list on the noticeboard and members will asked in the next couple of weeks if they wish to be part of the eclectic competition commencing on the 12th of May. Tony Barker-May has kindly offered to look after that competition as well as monitoring the popular Five Point competition.

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This Saturday will be an 18 hole individual Stroke competition sponsored by Edwards Racing. Scroungers is on today with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 8 April 2007

Bronickis Takes Out Easter Event

‘Super Fred’ Bronickis played exceptional golf to record 41 points and easily win last Saturday’s Stableford event sponsored by the Golf Club. Lately it seems you should use a cart if you want to ensure a victory in a competition. Bronickis beat a revitalised Ray Cooper, who always entertains his playing partners by whistling a tune throughout his round. Cooper had the good score of 39 points on a day when the field was 45 players and the course played to its par of 72.

Big hitting duo Jim Atkinson and Trizzy Lawrence both had 37 points while well known local footballers Mark Williams and David Broadbent each had 36 points. Evergreen Ron Annandale recorded 35 points to round out the vouchers, while Tony Barker-May, Frank Battista, Brett Smith, Peter Gray and Dean Rakich all had 34 points.

Jill Burgess again was the winner of the Associates with 37 points, from Maureen Earl on 33 points.

Novelties were won by Garry Dawson and Jim Atkinson for nearest the pins, while Leigh Bernardi and Ray Cooper won longest first putts. Kalev Kutt won the long drive down five.

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A good field of 50 contested Scroungers last Thursday with the enigmatic Kevin Ireland having one of his good days to record 24 points to edge out Ash Stewart by one point. Peter Rowe returned to form after suffering wretched form for the past month to have 22 points and claim third place. Head Scrounger Ed Riley recorded a solid 21 points while Ben Kononen played well to have 20 points. Peter Gray, Frank Battista and Norm Oates all had 19 points each to claim a voucher. Novelties were won by Jeff Bebbington, Ed Riley and Owen Isbel. It is good to see ‘Doc’ Isbel making a most welcome return visit to the course where he spent many enjoyable hours during his time in Collie. Three players tied for the gross with 17, and these were Peter Rowe, Ash Stewart and Ben Kononen.

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The Stewart brothers Chris and Ash tied for honours in last Tuesday’s Leisure Day competition. Both recorded 36 points, but elder brother Chris took the prize on countback. Ash has been playing a good deal of golf of late, and maybe he is enjoying his last days of freedom before he ties the knot this Saturday.

Frank Battista took the honours with 26 points in Veterans last Tuesday.

John Wray and Ray Alp also played well to both have 26 points and finish second and third. Ed Riley had 25 points, with Alan Banks and Des Hebb both recording 24 points for a mention.

Novelties were won by Ray Alp, Jeff Crowe, Dick Earl and Phil Warburton.

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The Saturday Eagle's Nest now sits at 18, which would be a very nice reward for someone recording an elusive eagle.

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This week’s event is an 18 hole individual Par sponsored by the Collie Club. Scroungers is on today with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 1 April 2007

Giblett Drives To Victory
(subtitled .... Kononens Give The Rest Of Us A Break)

Colin Giblett, who recently joined the growing cart brigade, scored 41 points to take out the annual Mafia Cup played last Saturday on a countback from Joe Italiano.

Giblett, who played very well in all aspects of his game, and Italiano, rapidly coming to terms with the new sticks recently purchased after his golfing foray in Malaysia, had a one shot buffer over Graeme ‘Tiger’ Jackson, who was playing his first game on the links in a considerable time.

The ever consistent Ron Annandale (left) came in with 39 points from Ben Kononen on 38 points and David Laird and Dave Brunswick, each with 37 points to round out the A grade section of the competition.

Graham Miffling recorded 39 points to take out the B grade section of the competition. He won from David Pullan who amassed 38 points to take second place on a countback from Garry Dawson and Ed Riley. Club President Ian Stewart finished with 37 points, as did Des Hebb and Charlie Serravite.

59 players took part in the popular event, and the good scoring was reflected in the CCR of 70.

Best of the six Associates who took part was Betty Sheppard with 35 points, from Jill Burgess with 32 points.

There was a vast array of novelties on offer and the winners included Ian Stewart, Peter Gray, Hugh Annandale, Ben Kononen, Dan Clayton, Betty Sheppard and Des Hebb for longest putts, while Dave Brunswick, David Laird and Greg Bell received nearest to pins novelties. Paul Aramini belted one down five to win the long drive.

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A field of 62 took part in Thursday’s Scroungers, and Scott Chambers with 20 points was the winner on a spin from Charlie Serravite, Ron Crabbe, George Dorozenko and Barry McGill. Des Hebb finished with a solid 19 points, as did Ernie Sullivan, Ed Riley and Les McGill.

Barry McGill took out the gross with 35. Novelties were won by Ray Alp and Stephen Farquhar.

The Associates was taken out by Kaye Farquhar with 20 points from Bev Moyses on 19 points.

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Graham Williams, enjoying his last days of freedom before returning to the workforce, celebrated by scoring a mediocre 35 points to win Leisure Day last Tuesday. He won on a countback from Rod Miller.

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The genial Dave Brunswick took out Veterans last Tuesday. Brunswick scored 29 point to win easily from Frank Battista on 23 points and Ross Brody, Bryan Simpson and Jeff Bebbington, all of whom finished with 22 points.

Novelties were won by Frank Battista, Dave Brunswick, Jeff Bebbington and Ernie Sullivan.

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The hard working Associates President received a shock last week when she read in the Collie Mail that she is now the ladies bowls president.

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The search continues for a new superintendent with the club now in the process of hopefully finding a suitable candidate to take over from Scott Chambers, who is moving to Capel to oversee ‘three and a half’ staff.

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This Saturday sees an 18 hole individual Stableford event sponsored by the club. Monday will be an 18 hole par sweepstakes with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday. Scroungers is on as usual on Thursday.

Week ending Sunday 25 March 2007

Kononens Win Again

The old adage “you reap what you sow” was in evidence again last Saturday when the father and son combination of Barry and Ben Kononen took out the Solstice group 2 person combined Stableford event. The Kononens spend a great deal of time fine tuning their games and they amassed 80 points to street their nearest rivals in Dean Rakich and Bill Hunter by 6 points. Both the Kononens had 40 points apiece and again made inroads into their handicaps. In third place were Greg Bell and Ian Annandale who also had 74 points but were beaten on a countback. Others to feature included Jaydon Ellery and Mark McCormick and another father son combination of Trevor McCormick and Ben McCormick with 71 points for each pair. Hugh Annandale and Fred Bronickis were travelling easily until they let the pressure get to them and they fell away to finish on 70 points. Ron Annandale and Stephen Farquhar did well to have 67 points as did Rob Cavanagh and Dean Crowe. Rounding out the vouchers were Tony Barker-May and Dave Brunswick and Brian Banks and Eric Annandale with 66 points per pair.

Novelties were won by Bill Hunter, Bev Moyses and Ben Kononen for nearest to pins while Dick Earl and Ash Hollins picked up longest first putts. The long drive was once again won by Jaydon Ellery.

Kaye Farquhar returned the good score of 38 points to take out the Associates prize followed by the consistent Jill Burgess with 35 points.

Peter “ Nikki” Rowe had a miserable day in contrast to his gala day at cricket last week. Rowe could only manage a very poor 21 individual points to grab the solstice jacket.

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Last Sunday the club played host to the annual Mining Industry Golf Challenge. A good field of 32 teams took part in the well organized and popular Ambrose event. On a long day on the links Alcoa Refinery 1 emerged victors over Argyle Diamonds 2 to take home the prestigious trophy. The day was very successful with excellent feedback on the food prepared by the ladies and with plenty of good cheer consumed as well.

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New member Rhett Williamson, who was Association Cricketer of the Year, showed he has great potential with the golf clubs scored 22 points to win Scroungers last Thursday. He just beat sweet swinging but occasional shanking Kevin Ireland and Ben Kononen . Both these players recorded 21 points apiece. David Broadbent, George Dorozenko and Hugh Annandale all finished with 20 points while Paul Aramini, Greg Bell, Peter Slater and Ray McGill had 19 points.

Ben Kononen took out the gross with 36 while novelties were won by Neil Richards, Blair Malatesta, Ash Hollins and Hugh Annandale.

Best of the Associates was Gwen Tanian with 15 points.

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Jim Tyler with 27 points took out Veterans last Tuesday from Peter Gray who had 25 points. Steve Farquhar and Ray Alp each had 23 points to receive a mention also. Novelties went to Peter Gray, Ray Alp, Dave Brunswick and Harry Banks.

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Some people have no shame and so it was with one club member who filled in during the year at cricket and amassed the grand tally of one run, but had no hesitation in lining up in the premiership photo with the rest of the victorious team.

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The Mafia Cup will be played this Saturday. It is an 18 hole individual Stableford event and the godfathers have assured excellent prizes will be on offer. Scroungers as usual today with Leisure Day and Veterans next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 18 March 2007

Tuckey Takes Out Riverside Open

Pinjarra golfer Paul Tuckey claimed the 2007 Riverside Open after an absorbing final day battle with Capel player Rob Hewison. Hewison fought back from a five shot overnight deficit to be square with one hole remaining .

Hewison found the middle of the fairway with his drive up the last while Tuckey was in the short rough. Tuckey played a magnificent wedge into the green to leave himself a three metre putt. Hewison hit the green but spun off and his resulting chip left him with a knock in par. Tuckey rolled his putt in for birdie and his first Riverside title. His two round total was 143 with Hewison one stroke adrift. Ron Crabbe with 153 took third place in the gross, while 15 year old Jamie Warman from Gosnells claimed fourth in the gross with a total of 154.

Collie’s Ben Kononen played sensational golf all weekend to record rounds of 65 and 66 nett to claim victory in the nett section. In fact Kononen played so well he threatened to pull off the double with victory in the gross section as well. Paul Aramini also played exceptional golf to finish with a pair of 66s and take out the runner up prize. Phil Warman with a total of 136 claimed third place, while Dan Clayton with 138 did very well to finish fourth.

Saturday’s individual gross honours went to Cliff Smith with Warren Colgan being runner up. Trevor Graham from Kwinana took out the nett trophy for Saturday, with Rob Osborne runner up.

Rob Hogan from Busselton was the winner of the gross for Sunday, with Shaye Trezise finishing second. Clive Pullan with a magnificent 64 nett claimed nett honours for Sunday while the excitable Phil Warburton was runner up with 67.

Overall the event attracted a field of 191 players, and as well as being treated with a top class course, participants also enjoyed some high class entertainment and first class hospitality for the weekend. The club wishes to thank the sponsors, the Coverley family and Wesfarmers Premier Coal, for their generous and greatly appreciated sponsorship.

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The Riverside Open was preceded by the TBS fourball Par event on the Friday. A large field of 160 players took part, and the father and son combination of Jeff and Dean Crowe took out the event with +9. They had to survive a five way countback to win from Kwinana duo Brendon Green and Murrat Putland. Jeff Chen and Wayne Ovenden did well to finish third. The gross event was won by Rob Hewison and Shaye Trezise from Greg Tuckey and Dale Watts. In third position was another father and son combination in Guy Hapke senior and junior.

Also rating a mention were Trevor Glossop and Ian Darwen on plus 9 from Les Williams and Ian Mullett, Jim Atkinson and Chris Bliss, Joe Thackrah and Nigel Rooney, Chris Exley and Jon Hartley ,Dennis Turner and Noddy Moyle and Ron Crabbe and Charlie Serravite, all of whom finished with plus 8.

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Michael Stocks returned to form with 23 points to win Scroungers last Thursday. Ben Kononen gave an indication of things to come to also have 23 points and get beaten on a spin. Eric Annandale had 22 points to take third place with Bill Hunter 21 points, Charlie Serravite, Chris Dunning, Graham Williams 20 points, and John Brown ,John Wray and Frank Battista all having 19 points to round out the vouchers. Ben Kononen was square with the card to claim the gross. Kaye Farquhar was the best of the Associates with 16 points, while novelties for the day were won by Ross Davidson, Rob Cavanagh and Michael Stocks.

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Ross Brody had 27 points to win last week’s Veterans competition from Ed Riley on 25 with Ray Alp and Ernie Sullivan finishing with 23 points apiece. Novelties were won by Jim Hine, Dave Brunswick, Ross Brody and Dave Henderson.

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Sweet swinging Kevin Ireland returned to his best to take out Leisure Day with 40 points. Charlie Serravite was second with 38 and Greg Moyle finished third with 37 points.

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This Saturday will see a two person combined Stableford where it is a partner game but both scores on each hole will be added together. Scroungers is on today and Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 11 March 2007

Kononens Take Out The Quinella

Barry Kononen played an outstanding round of golf to record 43 points and just edge out son Ben to win the Golf DownUnder 18 hole Stableford event last Saturday. The Kononens put a lot of work into their respective games and their successes are well deserved. Popular member George Davis, Ray Cooper and new member Jaydon Ellery all recorded 42 points on a day of very good scoring. Troy Sheppard did well to manage 41 points and course superintendent Scott Chambers 40 points. Visitor Jacob Sewell, Chris Stewart, Peter Rowe, Paul Aramini, all had 38 points and on a generous day Hudson Hopewell, Ed Riley, Dean Rakich, Trevor Lawrence and Mat Harker were rewarded for their 37 points apiece.

Best of the Associates was Jill Burgess with 32 points. Jill is having a very rewarding summer season and she won from Maureen Earl who came in with 29 points for a voucher.

Novelties were won by Garry Dawson, Peter Gray and Kalev Kutt for nearest to pins while Colin Sussex and Stumpy Ireland picked up longest putt novelties. Jaydon Ellery won the long drive novelty.

A total of 69 men and 6 Associates contested the event on a day when conditions were perfect for golf.

There was a definite case of the Coopawobbles last Saturday with Ray Cooper recording a massive 26 points on the front nine before collapsing on the back nine to limp home with a miserable 16 points.

Also playing was a preseason challenge between the Saints and a composite team. The well dressed Saints boys got up after Peter Slater cracked and three putted on the penultimate hole.

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Scoring was always going to be high in the Mulligan day at Scroungers last Thursday. David Broadbent, Alan Davies, Graham Williams and Ash Stewart all had 24 points with the winners being decided by a spin. There was a brace of players with 22 points including Clive Pullan, Jeff Crowe, Rod Simmonds, Scott Chambers, Barry Kononen , Bill Hunter and Peter Rowe to round out voucher payments.

Novelties were won by Ron Annandale, Rod Simmonds , Skinny Russell, Alan Davies and Scott Chambers.

Best of the Associates was Nancy Lynn with 21 points. 63 men and 4 Associates contested the different and forgiving game.

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Hudson Hopewell warmed up for Riverside when he amassed 39 points to win Leisure Day last Tuesday. He beat country member Keith Russell who had 35 points on a very warm afternoon.

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The heat affected the field size for the Veterans when only 8 players contested the event. Alan Davies with 21 points won on a spin from Jim Hine. Peter Gray had 20 points to take third place. Novelties were won by Dave Brunswick and Peter Gray.

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Last Saturday night a good crowd enjoyed a beautiful meal and great music provided by Barry Kononen. Barry can not only play good golf as evidenced by his win but he is also an extremely talented musician. The club hopes to continue these nights at different times during the year.

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As people will be aware this weekend is the Riverside Open and fourball on Friday. With the course in tremendous condition it promises to a weekend of top class golf.

Week ending Sunday 4 March 2007

McCormick Makes It Look Easy

The red hot Trevor McCormick continued his run of outstanding golf to easily take out the Malatesta Brother’s 18 hole Par event last Saturday. McCormick returned the excellent score of 8 up and his near faultless display had his playing partners trying to remember if they had ever witnessed a better round of golf. Don’t worry about McCormick taking out the nett at this months Riverside, get on him for the gross. Ken Tate also played an outstanding round to finish with +6 and take out second position. Gerard Pullan, David Broadbent and Ben Kononen all had plus 5 on a day highlighted by good scores on a perfect day for golf. Others to feature included Trizzy Lawrence on 4 up, Hudson Hopewell, Eric Annandale, Ian Annandale, Chris Bliss, Fred Bronickis, Laurens Britz, Ray Cooper and Neil Motion all on +2 and a voucher each.

The good conditions were reflected in the CCR which was 70 on a day that saw 64 men and 6 Associates contest the event. Best of the Associates was Jill Burgess with 1 down, who beat Kaye Farquhar on a countback.

Novelties were won by Chris Bliss, Ben Kononen and John Brown for nearest to pins while Eric Annandale and George Gray claimed longest first putts. Ian Annandale smashed one down 5 to take the long drive novelty.

Alf Sanford had the dubious honour of taking out the NAGA and in doing so made it a rare trifecta for this prize in this event. But as Alf said, at least he walks away with a trophy.

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John Wray had 39 off the stick and 19 points to win a low scoring Scroungers last Thursday. Ray Alp and Colin Naysmith both had 18 points each while Ernie Sullivan, Dean Crowe, Jim Atkinson, Rod Simmonds and Bill Hunter all recorded 17 points to claim a voucher. The field of 44 was very good considering it rained for most of the day.

Whether it was talk of anchors last week but it must have had an affect on Eric “Bullant “ Annandale. After amassing 16 points with 3 holes to play, he did the old heave ho - or was it simply a last quarter fade out?

Today will see Scroungers Mulligan Day. This popular game allows players to replay one shot per hole without penalty. With full handicaps scoring is sure to be high on a day of extra novelties and prizes.

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Players in last Tuesday’s Leisure Day found conditions tough when Clayton Flynn took out the event from Leon Moran and Ken Russell. All three finished with 35 points on a day when the CCR was 74.

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Peter Gray with 27 points took out the Veterans Competition last Tuesday from Dave Brunswick who also finished with 27 points. Phil Warburton, Ross Brody, Jim Hine and Steve Farquhar all had 26 points, while Alf Sanford and Jeff Crowe rounded out the prizes with 24 points apiece.

Novelties were won by Phil Warburton, Dave Brunswick and Dick Earl.

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The Graham Williams case continues with reports that he has been seen doing pre-season training with the Collie Eagles.

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A busy bee will be held this Sunday commencing at 8.00am. Members are urged to attend to assist Scott and put the finishing touches on what is already an outstanding golf course for the club’s most prestigious event of the year, the Riverside Open, which will be played the following weekend.

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This Saturday sees an 18 hole individual Stableford event sponsored by Golf DownUnder. Very good prizes are on offer, and there will be a meal on offer after the game. It will be an Italian meal and for only $20 it offers great value as the quality of the food is outstanding. Those intending to have a meal are asked to put their name on the list on the noticeboard. Scroungers Mulligan Day is on today with Veterans and Leisure Day next Tuesday.

Week ending Sunday 25 February 2007

New Clubs Pay Off For Annandale

Ian Annandale continued his recent resurgence to play impeccable golf and take out the Scroungers Girls’ stroke event played last Saturday. Since acquiring a new set of clubs Annandale has turned his game around with some beautiful iron striking and a more controlled mental approach. He had an excellent 66 nett which gave him a two stroke buffer over Dean Crowe and Stephen Farquhar. Crowe managed to take second place by way of a countback. 53 men and 15 Associates contested the event, which was played in very windy conditions and the CCR was 71. Matt Harker, Phill Warburton, Ben Kononen and Charlie Serravite all had 70s, Joe Italiano and Trevor Lawrence 71 each, Scott Hunter, Trevor McCormick, Ed Riley and Laurens Britz rounded out the vouchers with 73 apiece.

The Associates section was taken out by Kaye Farquhar with an excellent 72 nett from Bev Moyses, Jill Burgess and Nancy Lynn, all of whom had 75. Gwen Tanian also cracked a mention for her 77.

The best gross was recorded by Scott Hunter with 71 off the stick.

There was a wide range of novelties available with an interesting least number of putts. This was taken out by Phil Warburton with only 25 putts. He edged out Ian Jones on a countback.

Other novelties were won by Bev Moyses, Garry Dawson, and David Pullan for nearest to pins and George Gray and Jim Hine for longest first putts. Scott Hunter won the long drive down 5.

A special award went to Associates President Lesley Motion, who had an unheard of eight putts on the relatively straightforward sixth green. The only positive aspect was the way she was able to hold her composure during the whole episode. However, hers was not the only notable less than average performance. Tony Barker-May, five metres short of the 10^th for three, ended up taking eleven after chipping into the bunker, taking six to get out, and putting in from the fringe, while his regular playing partner, Dave Brunswick, matched him with six out of the bunker on 14. Jim ‘Renaissance Man’ Atkinson – renamed The Foreman after screaming fore on the eighth to a group a good sixty metres ahead of where his drive ended up, had what can be best described as an up and down round, following a fine 42 on the front nine with 61 on the back.

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Paul Aramini played very well to amass 22 points and beat Luke Bleasdale on a spin to take out Scroungers last Thursday. Peter Rowe was in brilliant form to have 18 gross and 21 points, as did Neil Motion. Obviously Neil putts better than wife Lesley. Frank Battista had 20 points, while the anchor boys Colin Naysmith and David Broadbent both had 19 points as did Eric Annandale and new member Blair Malatesta. Annette Atherton was the best of the Associates with 19 points from Shelley Barker-May and youngster Melissa Pretorius, both of whom finished with 17 points.