STRATHBOGIE GOLF CLUB
By KRISTAN MOORE
STRATHBOGIE GOLF NOTES
SATURDAY was a Stableford round held under perfect weather conditions.
The course remains very dry, with a lot of run on the ball, and we could certainly use some rain.
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We welcomed visitors from Yea and Howlong, contributing to a great field of 37 players.
The winner of the Ladies’ competition was our new member, Rebecca Newham, with 37 points.
In the Men’s A Grade, Mick Dixey emerged victorious with an impressive 42 points, while the B Grade winner, not to be outdone by his wife, was Anthony Newham, also with 42 points.
Line Ball Winners:
Chris Keogh (42 points)
John Bennett (40 points)
Jack McDonald (40 points)
Luke Winnell (39 points)
David Kennett (37 points)
Christian Treloar (37 points)
Chris Bennett (36 points)
Wally Dunn (36 points)
Nearest the Pin Winners:
Fourth Hole: Chris Bennett.
Eighth Hole: Shae Van der Schoor.
15th Hole: Christian Treloar.
17th Hole: Kevin Chenhall.
Drive and Pitch Winners:
10th Hole (Men): Ryley McDonald, with a stunning 320-meter drive that landed on the green
Fourth Hole (Ladies): Ria Pearce.
The Straightest Drive winner was Wally Dunn.
David Kennett delivered a highlight performance, putting his second shot on the 13th green and sinking the putt for an eagle three.
Next Week: Another Stableford round, with Allan Rowarth on duty.
EUROA LADIES GOLF
By DEBRA COX
WEDNESDAY golf featured a Stableford round, with eight women playing 18 holes and five competing over nine holes.
The weather was a bit unpredictable, with some lightning and a brief shower, but two of our ladies were undeterred and delivered standout performances.
Michelle Thomson came flying out of the blocks, finishing with an impressive 40 points.
Ann Hill was not far behind, bringing in an excellent score of 39 points.
Well done, ladies.
Lorraine Ellis led the nine-hole competition with 18 points.
Nearest the Pins:
Eighth: The Club.
12th: Michelle Thomson.
18th: Levenia Redfern.
Drive and Pitch Winners:
Fifth: Ann Hill.
15th: Deb Cox.
SATURDAY featured a Stroke round and the final leg of the Captain’s Trophy.
Seventeen women participated, and it was fantastic to see Melissa Eddy emerge victorious with an exceptional score of nett 67.
Melissa, who has been a bit quiet lately, returned to form with this outstanding result.
Great job, Melissa—it’s wonderful to see you back in top shape.
Balls Down the Line:
Robin Lied: Nett 70
Emily Flavel: Nett 72
Erica Mercer: Nett 73
Least Putts:
Emily Flavel led with 30 putts, edging out both Robyn Anthony and Erica Mercer on a countback.
Nearest the Pins:
Eighth: Melissa Eddy.
12th: Dot Rule.
18th: Emily Flavel.
Drive and Pitch Winners:
5th: Ros Doxey
15th: Erica Mercer
The winner of the Captain’s Trophy will be announced at our annual Presentation Night.
Upcoming Events:
Next Wednesday: Stableford.
Next Saturday: Par.
Sunday: Three-Person Australia Day Ambrose Event.
EUROA GOLF CLUB
By RICHARD JOHNSON
A field of 31 players took on the course for the third and final round of the Captain’s Trophy event. With 13 players within 7 shots of the lead there was plenty to play for. Craig Flavel’s round of 80-8-72 was the best of the contenders to take out the Captain’s Trophy. Dale McIntosh had the best score in Division 1 with Net 69 while Richard Johnson took out Division 2 with Net 68. Balls down the line went to Brian Rosenbrock 69, Lucas Paul 71, Bruce Demmery and Paul Jones 72. Neal Healey putted the lights out to claim both a two ball payout and the least putts with just 24. Lucas Paul picked up a Nearest the Pin and Drive & Pitch.
The Friday Twilight event continues to attract big fields and the third round of the Kinross Farms & Euroa Hotel sponsored event was won by Rae Farmer with 25 points. Nearest the Pin went to Keith Seeber whose ball hit the flag and finished only centimetres behind the hole. Michelle Grady had 21 points and a four way countback on 18 points was needed to allocate the placings.
The Men’s Wednesday Stableford event also produced some excellent scores with Bernie Shallard the best of them with 41 points. Lucas Paul had 40, Paul Redfern and Ian Horwood both on 37. The 9 hole Sunday event was won by a visiting golfer.
Next Saturday’s Par event will require the players to be at their best to record any score with a plus in it whilst the Monday Australia Day Event this year is being sponsored by Euroa Clay Products and $1000 prize pool for the three person ambrose will attract a big field. An Australia Day sausage sizzle will get the fun day started. Entries online or to Mandy Edwards or Justin Collins. Non handicapped players are welcome and encouraged to play in this fun filled event.
NAGAMBIE GOLF CLUB
By DAVID LOVE
THE third round of the Summer trophy was played in true Summer conditions with the mercury reaching well into the 30's but the day's winner was not fazed one bit by the hot conditions.
Chris Roberts the winner of the 2024 Trophy was at it again scoring a 92-24-68 to take home the Seymour Club matchday voucher.
Roberts form has been hit and miss over the previous few months, but Sunday saw him return to his best and show he can win the big events.
Peter Lawrence showed some form with 95-23-72 to finish runner up ahead of Harold Rayner producing some vintage golf for third place result of 103-31-72.
The nearest the pin prizes went to Daniel White with a sweetly stuck iron on the third.
"Don is good" Hughes claimed the long par three eighth and Harold Rayner showed touch and class at the 13th.
The Nagambie pennant team were away at the Kyabram Valley View course where they took on the home team, but the task was too much with Nagambie going down one and four.
Next week's golf will be held on Australia Day Sunday January 26.
The Stableford event will be held with a 7.30 am to 8.30 am hit off, golfers are encouraged to come in their best Aussie attire with a sausage sizzle provided after golf and great prizes on offer.
Office duty is M. Sloan and in the bar is P. Neville
GVVGA
By ROLF WEBER
THE Goulburn Valley Veteran Golfers Association started its 2025 program at Kyabram Parkland Golf Club on Monday January 19 for a 4BBB event.
The early assembly time of 8.30 am still attracted a field of 91 players.
Temperature through play crept from 23.5o towards 32oC as the gentle breeze dropped from 15 to 9 Km/hr.
The greens were, as always, in magnificent condition.
Thank you, ladies of Ky Parklands, for your table service, excellent Luncheon and refreshing ice-cream and fruit.
Winners in the 4BBB event were Lockington stalwarts Kevin Humbert and Jeff Carnie, with 44 Stableford points.
Runner-up pairing from Merrigum, on 43 pts, was Bruce Brown and Greg Hall. The third placed team was a local combination comprising of Barry Williams, & Tom McConchie; who wound up on top of a gaggle of teams on 42 points.
Only one marker was employed in the “Nearest the pin” contest on the 143 metre on the 18th hole with Wayne Pitts, of Deniliquin, claiming the prize in A-grade.
Ball run down included: Mick Stevens and Robert Frame, Howard Teasdale and Robert Smith, Barry Baldi and John Mortimer, Garry Baker and John Penna, Phil Steers and Graham Scott, Tony Papallo and Maurice Webb, Max Ryder and John Phillips, Russell Begg and Norm Purtill, Laurie Radley and Lindsay Tatterson, Bill Murphy and Phil Cooper, Alan Hausler and John McHale, Garry Reese and Mark Thorpe, Mike Prater and Leo Hartup.
The winners of the GMCU sponsored club champions of 2024 were presented with their championship shirts.
A-grade (<11 handicap) champion is Peter Jeffery of Cosgrove GC; B-grade (12-19) champion is Greg Austin, Mooroopna GC; and C-grade champion (20>) Robert Frame, Mooroopna GC.
Runner-up in each grade respectively was Graeme Willoughby, Deniliquin; David Fullager, Avenel; John Phillips, Mooroopna.
The player of the year, sponsored by the “Deniliquin Travellers” was Jim Dean of Hill Top who compiled 268 points from his best eight rounds, with John Radeski, Deniliquin, a close second.
Our Annual General Meeting followed at 1.05 PM where we acknowledged the outstanding service of two committee and past executive members in Graham Scott and Joe “Raff” Ludemann, each with 16 or more years of service to veteran golfers.
We will be led in 2025 by president Bill Chilcott, treasurer Jim Dean, secretary Rolf Weber, and captain Pooch McHale.
Other office bearers and committee members include Geoff Hamill, Neil Hutchins, Graham Scott, Phil Steers, Jack Dell and Bruce Brown.
This is still short by about three committee members that we believe is required to maintain an efficient operation throughout the year.
So please, if you love veteran’s golf, and are able to commit some time on match days, please come forward to nominate, as the committee has power to fill the casual vacancies.
Our next event is at Euroa Golf Club on Monday, February 10 at our summer assembly time of 8.30 am.
Registration for the GV versus Central District challenge on March 3 at Valley View GC are still open at $25 per player.
With the field limited to 60 players from each district, registration at the Euroa event is your last chance to play at Valley View.
For information about, and updates to the 2025 season please refer to the Victorian Veteran Golfers Association (VVGA) website / district information.
