Not the only player to score 42 points in the Chris Goodie sponsored event, Ward survived the dreaded countback system after he and Ryan Thornberry were locked together after 18 holes.

Over the past two months, the rapidly improving Ward has figured in many countbacks but has never been on the right end of the ledger. 

Last Saturday he gained sweet revenge to claim the sponsor’s award.

At the presentation of trophies, Chris Goodie not only congratulated Ward upon his victory but thanked the members for their support over the years and wished the club well in its endeavours.

Ball winners from Saturday’s competition were 42 Ryan Thornberry, 41 Lachlan Buesnell and Peter Boschman, 40 Robert Cheney, Csaba Belley, Richard Hamilton and Ken Keith, 39 Warren Blatch and Matthew Raveneau and surviving the countback on 38 was Brian Hogan (Snr).

In nearest the pins, former local and now resident of Mudgee Zac Kelly started in brilliant fashion when he claimed the Idlerite Tyrepower 1st Hole at 221cm. 

Bernie McCabe hit a sweet 6-iron to 319cm of the Griffins Leading Edge 4th hole while Alan Jewell’s well hit 7-iron to 303cm gave him victory on the Dirt Doctor Landscaping 6th hole. 

On the back nine, Charlie Allen fired a lovely 7-iron to within 290cm of the pin on the Harvey Norman 11th hole.

On the final par three, the tough Westlime sponsored 15th hole, Len Archer celebrated after his tee shot finished just 450cm from the cup.

The day’s final two awards for the best-in-two-shots on the final holes of each nine saw Ian Phipp’s finish just 60cm away on the Parkes Ready Mixed Concrete 9th hole. 

While on the Parkes Heavy Mechanical Repairs 18th hole, John Green was the victor at 156cm as both players received two golf balls.

LACHLAN VALLEY TEAM

Chairman of the Lachlan Valley DGA Match Committee Steve Betland announced the District’s side to contest the annual NSW Country Inter-Regional Teams Championships. 

They will be played in conjunction with the Country Championships at Parkes Golf Club on the weekend of November 1-2.

The team consists of John and Steve Betland of Forbes, Mitchell McGlashan and Blake Parker from Parkes and the Condobolin pair of Zac Mitchell and Brad Hurley.

MIXED FOURSOMES 

The club’s final major event, the annual ANZ Bank sponsored Mixed Foursomes Championships will be held on Sunday, October 19, over 27 holes.

Nominations from intending players are now being called for, closing on Sunday, October 12, at 5pm.

RULES NIGHT

If anyone thinks they know the rules of golf, they should test their knowledge at a rules night on Tuesday, October 14, commencing at 7pm.

The informative night is open to all members and is free of charge. 

It will be hosted by staff from Golf NSW and the evening will last approximately two hours with presenters to discuss the majority of rules that generally affect most club golfers.

Members wishing to attend are requested to place their name on the nomination sheet which is located near the member’s noticeboard.

PRESENTATION DAY

The club’s annual Presentation Day will be held on Saturday, December 13, following the Members Party Day. 

Members are requested to save this date in their diary.

Further details will be advised to all members once an itinerary is revealed and adopted by the club’s Board of Directors. 

It will be a celebration to remember.

DUBBO OPEN TOURNAMENT

Dubbo Golf Club held a successful Open Tournament last Sunday with 150 players contesting the 27 Hole event on a brilliant day.

Leading home the field for a three stroke victory was Forbes golfer John Betland who fired a superb two under score of 106 to win by two shots from Dubbo’s Ross Horrocks.

Pre-event favourite Robert Payne of Duntryleague finished well off the pace but was not disgraced.

Several Parkes golfers contested the event but unfortunately no player figured on the winners list.

THIS WEEKEND’S COMPETITIONS

This weekend members will contest the Telescope Tyres & Batteries October Monthly Medal on Saturday for trophies in the handicap section generously provided by Warren and Nancye Blatch and the staff from A.A. Blatch Automotive. 

In conjunction will be the Griffins Leading Edge Putting competition. 

Starters are Phil Barnard and Denis Howard.

On Sunday and Monday, 18 Hole Medley Stableford competitions will be played for club trophies.

Saturday’s event is the final chance for members to qualify for the finals of the Westcott’s Betta Electrical Medal of Medals and the Griffins Leading Edge Putter of Putter competitions that will be played on Saturday, October 25.