STRATHBOGIE GOLF CLUB By KRISTEN MOORE This week we started with a number of trees down on the course. Thankfully, with the help of an excavator, many were cleared. The lumberjacks now have several days ahead cutting wood. We would also like to thank the volunteers who continue to maintain the course, they do a wonderful job giving up their time. On Saturday, we played Stableford on a lovely winter’s day. Men’s winner of the Euroa Hotel voucher was Shae Van Der Schoor with 36 points. Ladies winner was Eleanor Barns, with a great score of 35 points. It is wonderful to see her back on the golf course. Line Balls: David Kennett 34 points. Grant Pearce 33 points. Nathan Macaulay 33 points. Nearest the pin winners: Fourth: Shae Van Der Schoor. Eighth: John Moore. 15th: Nathan Macaulay. 17th: Victoria Fry. Drive and pitch winners: Men: Nathan Macaulay. Ladies: Kerry Hewlett. Straightest drive: Peter Smith. Next week will be Stableford, with Grant Pearce on duty. A reminder that next Saturday, August 30, is our monthly dinner. Please text Kristen on 0408 577 784 with your booking details. EUROA LADIES GOLF By EMILY FLAVEL Wednesday was the final round of the Burtons Trophy, sponsored by Burtons Stores. The day was played as Stroke, with the winner on the day being Lorraine Ellis with a nett 71. Balls down the line went to Jo Hoare nett 72 and Michelle Thomson nett 77, sponsored by Robin Lied and Gail Allen. The nine hole winner was Rae Farmer with 17 points, and Michelle Thomson took least putts with 27, sponsored by Mary Dewis. Nearest the pin winners: Eighth: Jenny Thompson (sponsored by Evans Accounting). 12th Jenny Thompson (sponsored by May Hamilton). 18th Ros Doxey (sponsored by Burtons Stores). Drive and pitch winners: Fifth: Jo Hoare (sponsored by Trotters Mitre 10). 15th Gail Allen (sponsored by Levenia Redfern). Saturday offered perfect weather for a round of Combined Stableford, where men and women played from the red tees together. Eighteen ladies took part, and both men and women dressed in pink to support Pink Ribbon Day. The day was sponsored by Burtons, with Susan Harding winning on 34 points. Susan claimed victory on a four way countback from Robin Lied, Robin Anthony and Dee McMartin, sponsored by Gail Allen and Robin Lied. Nearest the pin winners: Eighth: Robin Anthony (sponsored by Kae Lummas). 12th: Retained by the club (sponsored by Strathbogie Tractors). 18th: Retained by the club (sponsored by Burtons Stores). Drive and pitch winners: Fifth: Sarah Bullen (sponsored by McKernans Engineering). 15th: Gail Allen (sponsored by Lorraine Ellis). Third shot on 17th Retained by the club (sponsored by Tehan George and Co). EUROA GOLF CLUB By RICHARD JOHNSON Spring like conditions enticed 25 men to play in the annual Pink Ribbon Anti-Cancer Council Day, played from the red T markers. The few extra metres gained by playing from the shorter red markers did not seem to make up for the reduced handicaps, with only three of the 25 men managing to play to their handicap. Patrick Murphy won the day with 37 points and took out Division one. Jackson Walker had the round of the day with 36 points from a handicap of just one. Kevin Mead took out Division two with 35 points. Ash Pedder and Donald Bubeck were ball winners on 34 points. Nearest to pins went to Brian Rosenbrock, Kevin Mead, Jackson Walker and Patrick Murphy. Nineteen players competed in the Evans and Associated-sponsored Wednesday Stableford event. Peter Bath had a good day out to win on 36 points, with Neal Healey runner up on 35. Seeber, Paul and O’Connor shared the two ball money. NAGAMBIE GOLF CLUB By DAVID LOVE A hint of spring was in the air, and a much-needed reprieve from stroke off the back marks was required for the Nagambie players. Thirty three teed up for a Stableford event and the third round of the social club trophy. Plenty of good scores were returned, with a favourable wind blowing and the course showing signs of some growth. Thirty eight points was the winning score, carded by Jim Doyle, who could have easily had more if he had his usual luck throughout the round. Runner up, coming out on top of a three way countback, was the 'Wild One' Rhys Shepherd, finishing with 37 points. Shepherd headed Tim Baldwin and Xander Keogh, both also on 37 points. The nearest the pin prizes went to Gary Bow with a wonderfully timed strike to the eighth, Greg Whiteman showed some fight and flare at the 13th, and David Sudholz produced a well weighted stinger into the 16th. Next week's event will be Par and will move to Saturday, August 30, with hit off between 9 and 9.30am. On office duty will be S. Bryant, with S. Donnison in the bar.
