Saturday was an individual medley stableford sponsored by Totally WorkWear and we are appreciative of their continued support of the PGC. There were 72 golfers taking part on a very cold and windy day. This round also served as the start of the Handiskins event for 2023.

The individual winner this was James Ward with a solid 39 points. James is capable of launching some longer drives which came in handy into that WSW wind and allowed the extra distance downwind. There were plenty of chasers with Mel Matthews holding out John Pearce and Frankie Cock on a countback with 38 points. Next in was Anthony Riach who could be the one to watch in next Saturday’s stroke event.

Unfortunately, the starters in Handiskins were a bit low due to the weather and existing course configuration. Mel Matthews courtesy of her 39 point haul was the winner on the day but there were a few good scores with Frankie and Anthony and Jake Thompson 36 points each. The Nearest The Pins on Saturday were the 2nd/11th Anthony Riach at 37cm, the 9th/18th by Jake Thompson at 42cm and the 8th/17th by Nym Dziuba at 114cm.

Ball winners were Frankie Cock, John Pearce 38, Anthony Riach 37, Jake Thompson, Greg Peterson, 36, Garry Paddison, Craig Dunn, Col Breaden, Ben Howard 35, Rick Glover 34.

In the Captain verse President once again, Cath was well in front when they called time this weekend – 181 vs 157. David must soon get sick of getting beaten.

Next week is the 18 Hole Telescope Tyres June Monthly Medal Sponsored by SafeTasks QRS Group, and the ladies have the 3rd GOLFNSW Medal & Club Medal Sponsored by Central West Glass – make sure you’re a starter in these big events.

The Mens golf competition last weekend was busy with the Mens Open on Sunday and the 4BBB on Saturday.

On Sunday the Forbes Mens Open was played with 129 players competing, representing 16 clubs.

The A-Grade Scratch was won by Caleb Hanrahan (Fbs) with a 68 score, ahead of Lee Grierson (Wollongong) on 71 nett. The B-Grade Scratch went to C Flack (WW) on 85 and the C-Grade Scratch went to M Taylor (Condo) on 92.

The Handicap winners were: A-Grade M Keith (Pks) 71 nett on c/b, B Grade C Moore (Fbs) 72 nett on c/b, and C Grade W Nash (Fbs) 67 nett.

Prizes for runners-up, NTP’s, Long Drive and Superpin were distributed primarily to the Trilogy clubs, but M Keith (Pks) and S Honeman (Young) did break the sequence.

The final leg of the ‘Trilogy of Golf’ was played in conjunction with the Open. The prize for the lowest combined Scratch score (Condo/WW/Fbs) went to Caleb Hanrahan with 217, ahead of John Betland on 219. The Handicap was won by Taylor Miller (Condo) with 212, ahead of Andy Harland (WW) on 220.

The 4BBB Stableford played on Saturday was dominated by Forbes players. The

Scratch winners were Dawson/J Betland on 42 pts ahead of Currey/Demidjuk on 40 pts. The Handicap results needed a count back with Dobell/Cutler given the nod ahead of H Nash/C Goodsell after both finished on 47 pts.

This weekend we have the June Monthly Medal, sponsored by BWR Accountants & Advisers, with a quiet Stableford Medley on the Sunday.

Do not forget the farewell for Head Pro Adam on Sat 3 June after the golf.

On Saturday, 10th June we have the ‘Can Assist’ 4-P Ambrose Medley, and the Scramble on Monday 12th June.

By Short Putt

The Mens golf competition last Saturday, 20th May was an Individual Stroke event. The scores for the field of 62 players appeared to be affected by the grey conditions, but Peter Dawson seemed unaffected.

The Div-1 Winner was Peter ‘Ecky’ Dawson with 66 nett, helped along by a birdie blitz on the front-9. In close contention as Runner-up was Mugen Green (Parkes) with 67 nett. He matched ‘Ecky’ on the front-9 but faltered on the back-9.

The Div-2 scores reflected the general trend. Robert Scott won with a 72 nett, putting in an even and tidy display. Runner-up was Peter Tisdell with 74 nett, whose score was undone by the back-9.

The NTP’s went to: 9 th – P Maher; 18 th –T Morgan. The Pro Shop Super-pin wentto Mugen Green with a shot to 1.30 metres.He was well guided by Wayne O’Neill. Theball sweep went to 76 nett.

There were quite a few visitors from Parkes in the field, no doubt getting in some practice before the Mens Open.

The second leg of the ‘Trilogy of Golf’ was played at West Wyalong. Forbes players cemented their positions at the forefront of this competition. In the A-Grade John Betland won the day with 72 nett, Caleb Hanrahan was runner-up with 73 nett and Steve Betland completed the trio with 74 nett. Unfortunately the other Forbes players missed out on prizes.

This weekend we have the Mens Open on Sunday, with a 4BBB on Saturday. The field is fairly full but you may get a spot if you contact the Pro Shop.

By Short Putt

Last Saturday 13th May, the men’s golf competition was the Monthly Medal, sponsored by Adept Plumbing. The field of 58 players were all intent on utilising the green conditions to produce their best score.

The A-Grade was quite close, with the eventual win to Niel Duncan, who was quite

fresh and able to produce a 71 nett. Runner-up was Reggie Murray with 72 nett, and on count back from Josh Coulthurst.

The B-Grade winner had a ‘bit of a breather’, with Peter Grayson (67 nett) finishing ahead of playing partner Greg Webb (70 nett). 

The C-Grade saw Les Little with a tidy 72 nett, streets ahead of Runner-up Dave Rhodes with 78 nett. He in turn snuck ahead of Frank Hanns on count back.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – Tom Toohey; 18th – Wayne Powter (Pks). The Pro Shop

Super-pin went to Brett Thomas, who was tardy in not getting a ‘H-in-O’ after his ball finished 74cms short of the hole.

The ball sweep went to 77 nett on count back, so check in the Pro Shop if you think you deserve one.

This weekend we have Individual Stroke on Saturday with Stableford Medley on Sunday. Sunday also has the West Wyalong Open, and is the second leg of the ‘Trilogy of Golf’.

Preparations are in hand for the Forbes Mens Open on Sunday 28 May, with a 4BBB on Saturday 27th May. Players are advised that there is a power disruption planned for Sunday 28th May but arrangements are in hand for an alternative power supply to enable the ‘Golfie’ to be open and the event to continue.

By Short Putt

Saturday, 13th May saw the running of the annual Billabong Creek Challenge sponsored by Cooper’s Boys. This event celebrates the involvement that Cooper Thomson had with the PGC, and his playing partners keep that memory front and centre and we thank them for their sponsorship. There were 73 players contesting this 3 person event with a unique scoring system. 

With a score of 87 points, Aaron Wilkie, Andrew Bourke and Peter Amor showed having a team heavy hitters meant that no hole was more than a driver and iron to get close in on the pin. The only disadvantage for this side was they didn’t get many holes where they had a shot to score with and therefore allowed a balanced side like Cody Hando, Jack Matthews and Brad Wales to utilise the holes where they had shots to score and only failed by a point in catching them. 

The Nearest The Pins on Saturday were –The Idlerite 1 st by Max Keith at 333cm, the Harvey Norman 11th by Rob Parnell at 51cm and the 18th by Anthony Riach at 55cm. The lucrative 11th hole was won by visitor from Wellington Rob Parnell at 51cm. Ball winners were team Smith and Thomson plus David Stevenson, Rod Kiley and Rob Cheney on 83 and Nym Dziuba, Col Breadan and Reg Davison on 82. 

This weekend, the Prostate Cancer 4 Person Medley Ambrose Sponsored by Prostate Awareness Day with $2,000 in prizes is on the Saturday and the Men’s and Ladies Foursomes will be on the Sunday as a 27 hole event. There are still time slots available at the ProShop. 

Saturday was the May Monthly Medal and a field of 78 contested the Telescope Tyres and Batteries/Hankook Masters event with the daily sponsor being Parkes Courier Service and we thank them for their continued support of golf in Parkes. 

In A Grade the very much in-form Wayne ‘Pup’ Parker had the after burners on as he scorched the course with his 72 off the stick, a clear 6 strokes in front of the runner-ups in Michael Dumesny, Phil Bishop and Michael Thomas and another 5 chasers on 79. 

In B grade Mick Smith had a great round of 79 to take the scratch a clear 5 strokes clear of Richard Hamilton, who has been in consistent form of late and a further stroke back to Aaron Drabsch. 

In C grade Rob Lea powered in a solid 85 to lead the field in and win the event by a clear 4 strokes from Col Breaden.

The competitive Griffins Leading Edge putting competition was won by Wayne Parkerwith 24 putts which obviously shored up his game on the day. In the ladies putting competition Sue Holman picked up the prize with 30 putts.

Last Saturday, 6th May, the men’s golf competition was an Individual Stableford. The field of 55 players enjoyed the sunny conditions, but only a few capitalised to produce a good score on the day.

The Div-1 Winner was Phil Maher with 40 points, having birdies on the front-9 and steady play on the back-9. Runner-up was Scott Kirkman with 39 points, and may have done better without a wipe on the 15th.

The Div-2 scores were lower with Dave Rhodes earning a rare win with his 32 points, albeit by count back. His was a display of patience with many missed putts. Runner-up was Mike Prior with 32 points. He was undone by a poor back-9.

The NTP’s went to: 9 th – G Brownhill; 18 th – J Ridley. The Pro Shop Super-pin went to Caleb Hanrahan with a shot to 1.90 metres. He gave thanks to Head Pro Adam whose shot was better but who kindly stepped aside. The ball sweep went to 33 points on count back.

There were quite a few visitors in the field, some of whom had stayed over after the Vets ‘WoG’ and some were here to support their partners in the Ladies Open on Sunday.

The ‘Trilogy of Golf’ began last weekend with the first leg played at the Condobolin Open on Sunday. Forbes players positioned themselves well with John Betland as A- Grade Scratch runner-up on 73, Peter Dawson the Vets Scratch winner, and Reggie Murray the Junior Scratch winner. This weekend we have the Monthly Medal, with a Stableford Medley on Sunday.

Don’t forget, this Sunday is all about mum, and we have a great day planned at the Forbes Golf and Sportsman’s Hotel, with Shane Kerr playing live from noon.

By Short Putt

Josh Cheney sponsored the Cheney Construction day on Saturday, 22nd April and 70 players teed it up to say thanks to Josh for his continued support of the PGC. The format was a four ball best ball multiplier where the two scores of the players are multiplied for each hole and then the holes added.

Marg Hogan and Frankie Cock held sway with a great 92 point haul, it found them 10 points better off than Tim McCabe and Phil Standen who would have been happy with an 82 scoreline. Vince Kelly teaming with Ken Ryan were next in on 75.

In the individual event it was hot, hot, hot. Chris Luke with a 42 nudged out Vince Kelly on 41 with Frankie Cock, Marg Hogan and Tim McCabe all on 40 points. In the ladies event on the day Lyn Davison, cobbled together a 39 point haul to take home the chocolates.

The Nearest The Pins were – on the Idlerite Tyrepower 1st won by Ross Smith at 330cm, Harvey Norman 11th won Finne Latu at 180cm, the 18th was won by Anthony Riach at 49cm. The 11th hole was won by Finne Latu at 180cm this week.

Ball winners were Vince Kelly 41, Tim McCabe 40, Peter Magill 39, Cath Kelly 38, Michael Dellaca, Michael Lynch, Phil Standen 37, Dale Matthews, Joseph Tanswell, Ken Keith 36.

The Captain vs President was another win for Captain Cath with Cath’s team amassing 195 to President Dave’s 180. 

Next Week is an 18 Hole Medley Stableford with an Individual in Conjunction Sponsored by Quickshine Car Wash.

By Short Putt

A great day was had by all on the fairways, on Saturday, 14th April, for the Matthew Knighton sponsored 4BBB and Individual trophy day.

Joseph Tanswell and Toby Collins who hauled in 50 points. The pairing of Sam Standen and Michael Thomas who cobbled together 45 points the same as the coupling of John Pearce and Tom Delmenico, and also the pairing of Craig and Mel Matthews. There were 5 pairings on 44 so without the tearaway winners it would have been a tight finish.

Toby amassed 44 individual points. Next in was Phil Smith and Tom Delmenico who recorded 41’s with Phil winning the event on countback.

The Nearest The Pins were – on the Idlerite Tyrepower 1 st won by Phil Smith at 150cm, Harvey Norman 11th won Rod Luyt at 170cm, the 18th won by won by Anthony Riach at 200cm. The lucrative 11th hole was won by Tom Delmenico at 192cm this week.

Ball winners were Tom Delmenico 41, Simon Hogan 39, Phill Smith 38, Lyn Davison, Dale Matthews, Jake O’brien 37, Matthew Knighton, Mel Matthews, Leone Stevenson, Sam Standen, Ray Maxwell, Rob Cheney 36.

By Peter Bristol

Last Saturday, 15th April the golf competition was the 20th Sanderson Memorial Day, a 4-Person Ambrose Medley. The field of 67 played in warm but cloudy conditions, with most of the heat being in the scoring. 

The Overall winners were the group of B Ashton, K Tyne, K Biles and L Biles who combined well to score a nett 53 ½. They scored ten birdies, one eagle and a bogey in their exploits. 

The Runners-up were the group of J Bernardi, J Hall, J Mallon and J Coulthurst who managed a nett 56 1/8. They had the best Scratch score of the day, a 60, but had less handicap to play with. 

The NTP’s went to: 9th – Men: G Webb, Ladies: S Crosby; 18th – Men: J Brett, Ladies: nil. The Pro Shop Super-pin, on the third green, went to Frank Donohoe with a shot to 15cm, and yet again came very close to a hole-in-one. 

This year a ball sweep was calculated, going to 57 ¼ nett, with three groups being 

awarded. Balls will be credited to the player’s accounts. 

Due to the timing, the number of visitors was less than usual. Thanks to Louise and Wayne Harriott for attending. Another visitor was Peter Markey (Gloucester) who enjoyed his day. Again, because of the timing there were only a few ‘maximum handicappers’, with most of them unable to help their team much. 

This Saturday, 22nd April the competition is the ‘Kristie Carpenter Perpetual Trophy’, an 18-hole Individual Stableford sponsored by T Griffiths and V Rebellato. 

Then on Sunday, 23rd April there is a Stableford Medley. A Stableford Medley is scheduled for Anzac Day. 

Players are reminded of the Vets ‘Week of Golf’, the Ladies Open and a run of Mens Opens being played throughout May. 

By Short Putt