NAGAMBIE GOLF CLUB By DAVID LOVE THE first of two rounds of the Finnigan Fourball for 2025 was played at Nagambie Golf Club on Sunday, May 12. With 20 pairs of eligible golfers competing for the club’s most sought-after prize - entry onto the prestigious honour board. Nagambie golfers are no strangers to wind, but the consistent strong gusts throughout the day made for low temperatures and challenging scoring conditions. The surprise leaders heading into round two are Hugh Lawrence and Mick O’Connell, who carded an impressive plus six. Their ability to keep the ball low - real low - proved crucial in the wind. Close behind are two strong pairings: Jeremy Ezard and Ryan Ezard finished runners-up on plus five and are in a strong position to win, while Michael Sloan and Andrew Biggs sit third on plus four. Sloan, a five-time winner of this event, remains well poised with partner Biggs for the final round on Sunday, May 19. Nearest-the-pin prizes were scarce in the 40-player field. Don Hughes snuck onto the third, while Jeremy Ezard judged the wind beautifully on the 13th. Next Sunday is round two of the Finnigan Fourball, with B. Cryer on office duty and B. Leviston behind the bar. EUROA GOLF CLUB By RICHARD JOHNSON JACKSON Walker continued his strong form in Division one, finishing with 35 points off a handicap of five. Division two was taken out by G. Ross, who had a dominant 42 points off 18. Ball winners included J. Gilbert (37), J. Gilliland (35), D. McNeur (34), C. Walker (34), and A. Cullen (34). In Saturday’s Lewis Family Match Play, Mick Anderson defeated Dan Murphy 5–4, while G. Ross defeated Charlie Walker 3–2. Hot Bubbles Carwash and Laundromat sponsored Wednesday’s Four Ball, which was won by Ian Sutherland and Charlie Walker with 42 points. Bernie Hill and Kevin Mead finished second. Next week features Stableford competitions across Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. EUROA LADIES GOLF By EMILY FAVEL WEDNESDAY's 4BBB Stableford event saw a top score of 48 points from winners Gail Allen and Susan Harding. Leah Smith and Freda Edwards followed closely with 44 points. Nearest to the pins: Eighth: Freda Edwards 12th and 18th: Mandy Edwards Drive and pitch: Fifth: Freda Edwards 15th: Gail Allen On Saturday, 17 ladies braved cold and windy conditions. Mary Dewis claimed victory with 41 points on a countback from Faye Mollison. Balls down the line: Freda Edwards and Ros Doxey Dewis had a stellar day, also claiming nearest to the pin on the 18th and both drive and pitch on the Fifth and 15th. Mandy Edwards won nearest to the pin on the eighth and Gail Allen took the 12th. STATHBOGIE GOLF CLUB By KRISTEN MOORE TUESDAY'S ladies’ Stableford event was won by Mary Wynne with 41 points. The highlight of the day was a hole-in-one on the 17th by Kristen Moore, much to the delight of her playing partners. Saturday marked the final round of the Wally Dunn Trophy, and the competition was fierce. Winners: Men’s: David Kennett. Ladies: Rebecca Newham (44 points). Stableford winner (Men’s): Christian Treloar (43 points). Lineball winners: Phil Raftery (41), Gayle Raftery, Helen Kennett, Kevin Chenhall (38 each), David Kennett, Steve Dunn (37 each). Nearest to the pins: Eighth: Grant Pearce 15th: Craig Mercuri 17th: Mick Dixey Straightest drive: Wally Dunn Drive and pitch: Men’s: John Moore Ladies: Kristen Moore On Monday, Strathbogie will host 108 veterans for the Inter Zone. The Strathbogie Bowl for ladies will be held on Thursday. AVENEL GOLF CLUB By JARED SMITH COOL conditions and a steady southerly breeze made for a jumpers-on kind of day at Avenel Golf Club as players contested the May monthly medal. There was misfortune for Ollie Aitken on the sixth - under a tree, swinging for a low shot, he had an airy, clipped a branch on the follow-through and snapped his driver. Despite the setback, he enjoyed the round with club president Alex Smith. Jed Smith overcame a rough start to win the day with a net 70 (gross 76), using just 23 putts and playing even par on the back nine. Campbell Smith rebounded from six-over after six holes to shoot 81 net 72, taking the runners-up prize. He also landed nearest to the pin on the eighth using a driver off the deck. He beat Danny Neville by eight shots. Lyn Carracher, in her first round of the season, opened on the 10th and carded two-over on the back nine. A difficult front nine followed, but her earlier form saw her win the ladies’ monthly medal on a countback from Sam Hannigan (87 net 74). Nearest to the pins: Fifth: Sam Hannigan Eighth: Campbell Smith 14th: Jed Smith 18th: Unclaimed Drive and pitch: Seventh and 17th: Dale Smith The birdie hole (fifth) went unclaimed and will jackpot to the sixth next Saturday.
