Saturday was our Monthly Medal round sponsored by our great partners Telescope Tyres and Batteries/ Hankook Masters with our daily sponsor being AA Blatch and we sincerely thank Allan and Susanah for continuing the Blatch family support of the club.

In A Grade there were two very good rounds of two over recorded with the inform Jack Elliott defeating Rob Hey, coming back to near his best, on a countback to claim the award. Jack’s handicap demands that he shoot these rounds, but it still requires full concentration and great ball striking to accomplish. Rob is capable of shooting low and although he’s been in the mid 70’s of late this was an excellent round.

Other good scores on the day were from Aaron Wilkie with a 74 and David Stevenson still maintaining his purple patch with a good 75. In the nett event Rob managed to take out the event with his 64, 3 better than David on the day.

The competitive Griffins Leading Edge putting competition was won by a slick Rob Hey with 23 putts which again proved the winners of the day are always prominent in the putting count.

The Norman family sponsored Wally Norman Vets Medal was taken out by David Stevenson, who’ll remind his playing partners about being the only trophy winner on the day.

The ladies medal trophy winner was Cath Coates on 76 and she won the overall prize this month.

The Nearest The Pins on Saturday were –The Idlerite 1st by Peter Boschman at 220cm, the Harvey Norman 11th by David Stevenson at 63cm and the 18th by Nym Dziuba at 75cm. The lucrative 11th hole was won by David Stevenson at 63cm this week.

Ball winners were Jim O’Donoghue, Nym Dziuba 68, Matt Lawryk, Ben Howard, Jim Kuntze 69, Rob Lea, Matt Knighton, Jack Matthews, Charlie Kaehler, Andrew Bament, Col Breaden 70.

In the Captain verse President this week Cath triumphed yet again 173 to David’s 163.

This coming Saturday is a two person medley Stableford Aggregate – with an Individual in conjunction with local legend Phil Barnard Painting being the sponsor.

The Taylormade Custom Fitting day will be held on Tuesday, 22nd August from 11:00am – 4:00pm. Woods only, irons only, short game – 30 minute session; full bag – 1 hour session.Contact the Pro-Shop to book in or go to https://myfittingexp.taylormadegolf.com/

The term 3 junior golf program is teeing off. Register today at https://www.golf.org.au/mygolf/program-search/

The splendor that is Parkes Golf Course.

There were 74 players at the PGC on Saturday to play a two ball stableford multiplier with an Individual in conjunction, sponsored by Signs by Greg. Greg is a long-term supporter of golf in Parkes and we thank him for his continued support. It was also the all-important final round of the Handiskins for 2023.

Winners in the pair event, Tim Baker and Garry Paddison, returned a good score of 61 points. Followed in by Richard Hamilton and John Fowler. Mick Smith and Wayne Powter and Jake Thompson and Toby Tanks also fared well in the teams event.

In the Individual stakes Jack Elliott with 69 off the stick returning 39 points and being the clear winner. Garry Paddison was next in with a 37 haul. The next four in on 35, being Nym Dziuba, Jake Thompson, Simon Hogan and Joe Van Opynen.

Six ladies played, with Margaret Hogan’s 30 points being best on the day.

In the Handiskins event, Garry Paddison won with 37 points, edging his way into the final with Jake Thompson, Matthew Knighton, David Stevenson. These players will play off for an $800 pot of club vouchers later in the year and it will be very competitive with past events showing a slight edge to the longer handicappers.

The Nearest The Pins on Saturday were The Idlerite 1st by David Ford at 589cm, the Harvey Norman 11th by Ian Phipps at 400cm and the 18th by Lindsay Elliott at 33cm. The 11th hole was won by Ian Phipps at 400cm this week.

Ball winners were Jake Thompson, Nym Dziuba, Simon Hogan Joe Van Opynen 35, Michael Thomas, Peter Bristol, Charlie Kaehler, James Ward 34, Philip Smith, Mick Smith, Mick Jeffress, Phil Bishop and John Fowler 33.

Captain Cath, overwhelmed President David 172 to 157 this week.

Stuart French starts his round in chilly weather.

Last Saturday, Forbes golfers played a 4BBB Stableford event, seeking to win the Hawke Trophy. The field comprised 65 men and 12 ladies, who enjoyed a day of sunshine after the fog subsided.

Forbes players are needed for the Lachlan Valley DGA event being held at Bogan Gate, Sunday 30th July. In a change of format this will now be a 2-Person Ambrose. Contact Beryl Roberts 0435 585 460 to see if you can make a late entry.

Do not forget the Taylor-Made Equipment day on Tuesday 22nd August. Contact Head Pro Will if you want to book in.

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Kim Herbert in full practice mode before his game.

Last Saturday’s golf competition was a 2-Person Ambrose Medley, sponsored byHassall Trading P/L. The field comprised of76 in all, including two juniors. They all enjoyed the sunshine and gentle breeze whichcontributed to the feeling of satisfaction.

The Scratch winners were a duo of plus handicappers with a team handicap of -1.25. Head Pro Will Gunn teamed up with Caleb Hanrahan to score a 65 scratch, set up by a 31 front-9 and helped by a 34 back-9. Runners-up were Jacob Bernardi and Josh Coulthurst with 68, on count back. They had even halves of 34.

The Handicap winners were Alf Davies and Phil Duke with a nett 61 ¾ off a 3 ¼ handicap. Their performance was as impressive as the Scratch winners, helped by a small handicap. Runners-up were Nick Ryan and Jack Dobell with 62 ½ nett. They also had split 9’s of 34 but also had a favourable handicap.

The NTP’s went to: 9 th – Men: S Sallaway, Ladies: E Uphill; 18 th – Men: T Toole, Ladies J Fletcher. The Pro Shop Super-pin went to Jordan Brett with a shot to 1.03 metres, halving the shot by Niel Duncan. The ball sweep went to 68 ¾ nett, so check in the Pro Shop. There were no visitors.

Players are reminded of the Lachlan Valley DGA event being held at Bogan Gate on Sunday 30th July. In a change of format this will now be a 2-Person Ambrose. Nomination forms are on the Pro Shop Notice Board.

Head Pro Will has organised a Taylor-Made Equipment day on Tuesday 22nd August so see him if you want to book in.

This weekend we have a 4BBB Stableford Medley, vying for the Hawke Trophy, come along and enjoy.

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Saturday 15th July saw 78 willing participants tee it up for the Michael Thomas and Max Keith sponsored day.

These two young prominent golfers are regular sponsors at the club and there are strong fields always about to take their trophies off them – thanks again Michael and Max. It was an 18 hole stableford event and it also doubled as the vital round 4 of Handiskins.

Making his way back onto the fairways was junior Simon Hogan who amazes with his ability to stay away from the handicapper. Simon is regularly shooting rounds of 40, as he did on Saturday, but maintaining a generous handicap. Runner up this week was another young player in Jimmy Kuntze who amassed 39 points on the day.

One of the older brigade John Pearce got in early and posted a solid 36 points and was hoping that would hold for the afternoon, but the young guns managed to run that down and then some. 

In the Handiskins event David Stevenson managed to keep his form in tack and took out the important round 4 which also saw him jump to the lead on 110, with Matthew Knighton and Frankie Cock back on 103 and Melissa Matthews just in the 4 on 102. With one round to go before the $800 final there are still a handful that could force their way in with a better round in the final round including an Australian Handiskins winner in Ian Phipps.

Only six ladies contested the day with Anita Medcalf and Colleen Staples coming in with 32 point hauls.

The Nearest The Pins on Saturday were: the Idlerite 1st by Simon Hogan at 207cm, the Harvey Norman 11th by John Green at 68cm and the 18th by Michael Thomas at 117cm. The lucrative 11th hole was won by John Green at 68cm this week.

Ball winners were John Pearce 36, Duncan Constable, Philip Smith, John Fowler, Rob Lea 35, Ken Keith 34, Mark Kelly, Wayne Powter, James Ward, John Green, Rod Luyt, Mathew Spedding and Wayne Parker 33.

Captain Cath, whilst not in attendance, beat home President David 156-155 in a tight run affair in the weekly challenge.

This coming Saturday is a 2B Multiplier Medley sponsored by Signs by Greg plus the 5th final round game in the 2023 Handiskins competition.

Jack Dobell checks that Jonathon Cutler has his name on the NTP sheet.

On Saturday, 1st July, the mens golf competition was the July Monthly Medal, sponsored by Walkers Ag-n-Vet. The field of 51, including two juniors.

The A-Grade Winner was Harry Callaghan with a 70 nett. His birdie on the 17th helped him post a score one shot better than his dad, Todd Callaghan who finished on 71 nett. Todd lost the family bragging rights when he double-bogied the 17 th hole.

The B-Grade provided the highlight for the day when Medal Winner Dave Tildsley finished with a nett 65. Memories of his indifferent form of late where washed away with a 38 front half and an impressive back half. Runner-up was Jeff Haley who was pleased with his 73.

The C-Grade was quiet with scores reflecting the difficult conditions. The winner was Jonathon Cutler who braved the early cold conditions to score 74 nett. Runner-up was Les Little with a 76 net, compiled with equal front and back scores.

The NTP’s went to: 9th H Cutler; 18th S Grallelis. The Pro Shop Super-pin went to Jacob Bernardi with a shot to 20cm, and was another to only just miss a hole-in-one. 

The ball sweep went to 78 nett on count back. The visitors included Noel Baxter (Keysborough GC, Vic) and Angus Caldwell who is a Forbes member. Head Pro William Gunn had his second comp game at Forbes, finding the cold conditions difficult to handle.

This weekend we have another Individual Stroke event, sponsored by B&M Tooth. Hopefully better weather will entice a few more for the Stableford Medley on Sunday.

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Head Pro Will (centre) presenting the Foursomes Scratch Champion Trophy to Peter Dawson (left) and John Betland (right).

The Forbes Golf Club Foursomes Championships, were recently played for both men and ladies.

In the men’s event, sponsored by FINDEX and played over two days, 26 pairs started on the Saturday with 13 pairs returning on Sunday. The championship was decided over 36 holes, while daily prizes were available for play on Saturday and Sunday.

The overall scratch winners were the pairing of John Betland and Peter Dawson who finished on 148, six shots ahead of runners-up Jacob Bernardi and Reggie Murray. The overall handicap winners were Jacob Bernardi and Reggie Murray on 145 nett. The runners-up were Niel Duncan and Stephen Uphill on 148 nett.

The day one scores were not overly impressive. The scratch winners were J Bernardi/R Murray with 74, ahead of J Betland /P Dawson on 77. The handicap winners were N Duncan/S Uphill on 69.5 nett, on count back from Bernardi/Murray. The ball sweep went to 77 nett, going to 7 pairs.

The NTPs went to: 9 th Peter Cowhan, 18 th to no-one. The superpin went to Steve Betland (360 cm)

On Sunday, the day two, scratch winners were J Betland/Dawson on 71, with runners-up S Betland/T West on 77, handicap winners were Dawson/Betland on 71.5 nett, from S Betland/T West on 74 nett.

The ball sweep went to 75.5 on count back. 

The NTP’s went to: 9th Steve Uphill, 18th Neil McMillan. The Superpin went to J Betland (73 cms).

This weekend the men play the monthly medal, sponsored by Walkers AgnVet, with a stableford medley on Sunday.

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One of the latest drone shots from the course upgrade.

A brisk but brilliant winter’s day awaited the field as they teed it up for the QuickShine golf event on Saturday. The event is sponsored by Ben and Erica McNaughton annually and we thank them for their continued support of Parkes Golf. A total of 82 players played the 4BBB event with an individual in conjunction and which served as the Handiskins round two as well.

Ray Maxwell and Vince Kelly rattled up a 45 point haul but that was only good enough to get into a count back with the Davison’s as Lynn and Reg also played excellent golf to get to that total. Craig Dunn and Richard Hutchinson coming in next with Scott Winter and Rod Kiley and Peter Magill and David Stevenson also finding some form. 

Rob Hey hit a 40 point score alongside club Captain Cath Kelly, Dave Stevenson hauled in 39 points, which is what he normally gets over two rounds, and Marg Hogan pulled in a 38 point round as well.

In the Handiskins event Captain Cath piled on the pressure with 40 points, Marg Hogan was consistent with 38 points.

The Nearest The Pins on Saturday were –The Idlerite 1st by Finne Latu at 85cm, the Harvey Norman 11th by Garry Paddison at 126cm and the 18th by Finne Latu at 217cm. The lucrative 11th hole was won by Garry Paddison at 126cm this week.

Ball winners were Rob Hey 40, Dave Stevenson 39, Marg Hogan 38, Tim McCabe, John Pearce 37, Nym Dziuba, Brendan Simpson, Ian Phipps, James Ward, Dale Matthews 36.

In the Captain verse President this week, Cath again outgunned. Scores this week were Captain 184, President 176.

This coming Saturday is the 18 Hole 4BBB Medley Stableford sponsored by Anita Medcalf and it is also the third round of Handiskins.