After a few years’ lay-off, Paul and Mark Cleary have rejoined the club. Mark had a win a couple of weeks ago and on Saturday it was his father Paul’s turn. Paul returned 39 points to win the 18 hole stableford in fine fashion. No doubt we will be seeing their names in the news more often from now on.

Runner-up was Greg Warden on 37 points.

Nearest the pins: 10th: Bryan Meenin (6.92m); 15th Don Frith (3.2m); 18th Ian Watkins (83cm).

The ball comp winners were: Ian Brennan, Greg Warden, Paul Cleary, Marty Lynch. Michael Faddy, John Suttor, Paul Lucas, David Raymond, Graham Smith and Kev Sewell.

Sunday’s 18 hole stableford was won by Robert Webb with a whopping 42 points.

Runner-up was Tony Gerry on 37.

Nearest the pins: 10th: Skinner; 15th: Luke Smith (1.25m); 18th: Robert Webb (2.72m – 7 balls).

The ball comp went down to 33 points and winners were: Robert Webb, Mark Cleary, Scott Thornton, Luke Smith, John Stehr, James Cruickshank and Tony Gerry.

Wednesday’s Veterans was won by John and Iris Guyer with 27 points. Runners-up were Ray Macnamara and David Jackson with 26.

Nearest the pins sheet wasn’t filled in correctly, so the scribe doesn’t know which holes they were on.

Thursday’s Sporters winner was won by Mark Everingham with 23 points.

Runner-up was Michael Faddy with 23 also.

Ball comp: Don McKenzie, Tony Gerry, Barry Lowe, Sam Coulton, Greg Warden and David Raymond.

Nearest the pins: Pro Pin: Richard Glasson (1.28m); A Grade: Mark Everingham (10m); B Grade: Peter Jamieson (4.56m).

Friday’s Chook Run winners were: Peter Smith 28, Tony Lloyd 26, Graeme Garvis 26, Greg Warden 26, Ray Macnamara 25, John Byrne 25, Albert McShane 24, R. Mills 24, J. Hildred 23. Malcolm Pegler 23. Peter Jamieson 23.

Nearest the pins: A Grade: D. Edwards, B Grade: John Byrne.

The Matchplay Championships have progressed to the second round. Thanks to all members who co-operated and played their matches this year, this will make for a much more interesting championship.

Results were:

A Grade: Marty Lynch d. Paul Lynch 3 and 1; Kev Sewell won on forfeit from Murray Bishop; Mark Everingham d. Graham Smith 4 and 3; Gerard O’Connor d. Carl Manton 2-up.

B Grade: Alistair Smith d. Ian Zirbel 3 and 1; Ian Brennan d. David Edwards 1-up; Don Frith d. Tim Gibson 6 and 5; Jeff Thatcher d. Dominic Cherry 1-up.

C Grade: Malcolm Pegler d. Jon Castle on forfeit; Peter Jamieson d. Tony Lloyd 6 and 4; Stephen Rohde d. Don McKenzie 1-up. Marcus Arthur d. Robert Webb 3 and 2.

The draw for the next round which must be played on or before Sunday July 6 is:

A Grade: Marty Lynch v Kev Sewell; Mark Everingham v Gerard O’Connor.

B Grade: Alistair Smith v Ian Brennan; Don Frith v Jeff Thatcher.

C Grade: Malcolm Pegler v Peter Jamieson; Stephen Rohde v Marcus Arthur.

All matches have to be played on competition days.

Golf next week:

Saturday, June 28: 18 hole 4BBB stableford. 4th round VP Knockout.

Sunday, June 29: 18 hole single stableford.

Coming events:

Saturday, July 5: 18 hole single stroke. Mackenzies Home Timber and Hardware Monthly Mug. Grades. Please note: No draw this round. Steve Laycock Memorial Shindig and Putting Competition after game.

Sunday, July 6: Second round Matchplay Championships.

Wednesday, July 9: Alan Jackson Memorial Day.

Sunday, July 13: President’s Cup. Second Round. 18 hole 4BBB Stableford. Come on all you mixed combinations, let’s get a field for this one. There will be an 18 hole single stableford for players without mixed partners.

Friday. July 18: Lowes Petroleum Golf Day. More details next week.

Sunday, July 27: Kaloma Charity Day.

Some wise golf quotes:

There are two things you can do with your head down…play golf and pray.

The fun you get from golf is in direct ratio to the effort you don’t put into it.

If you call on God to improve the result of a shot while it is still in motion, you are using “an outside agency” and subject to appropriate penalties under the rules of golf.