Echuca Bowls Club
Last Thursday’s Men’s Jackpot Pairs, sponsored by Moama Bowling Club, saw 22 teams involved, with six winning both games.
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Winners were Tim Frazer and Chris Campbell (+30) from Daniel Vella and Steve Morgan (+21).
Best one game went to Tony Deenen/Noel McMaster (+15).
Friday Scroungers had only nine bowlers brave the conditions, with Jeff Werner successful from Helen Quinn.
Saturday’s Social Medley Pairs had 16 bowlers play over three games, with the winners Jim Ferrier and Helen Quinn (72 points) from Rhonda Gallagher/June Clifford (54 points).
Visitors on the day were Laurie and Helen Davie from Winchelsea and Ian Kendall from Sale.
There was no winner of Mini Bingo last Friday, so the jackpot is $458 tonight (Friday) at drinks between 4 and 6pm.
The lucky members draw went to Mike Meyer who unfortunately was not present so it jumps to $60 this week. Numbers were 11, 2,12,15 and 3.
The next tournament is the popular Spiers Family Memorial Fours on Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9.
Moama Bowling Club
Social Bowls
Tuesday, July 21 – Men’s Triples
Winners: Michael Bakof, Daniel Vella, Russell Kelly.
Runner-up: Brian Hester, Ian Smith, Alan Buzza.
1st Game Winners: Col Delemare, John Clegg, Joe Murphy.
2nd Game Winners: Laurie Quinton, Peter Westhorpe, Ben Franklin.
Ladies Triples
Winners: Lorna Jones, Carmel Simpson, Sue Holmes.
Runners-Up: Ann Vanderklay, Rhonda Solomon, Shirley Sampson.
Thursday, July 23 - Ladies Scroungers
Winner: Pam Limbrick.
Runner-Up: Liz Doidge.
Rink Winners: Carmel Simpson, Pam McCloy, Marilyn Stephenson, Mia Young.
Ditch: Shirley Riters, Rhonda Solomon.
Men’s Pairs
Winners: Jock Linehan, Peter Campbell.
Runner-up: Wayne Whitney, Laurie Campbell.
1st Game Winners: Laurie Quinton, John Young.
2nd Game Winners: Ben Franklin, Stuart Cunningham.
Saturday, July 25 - Open Pairs
Winners: Arch Bailey, Joe Murphy.
Runners-Up: Alan Buzza, Clyde Hillier.
1st Game Winners: Pam McCloy, Laurie Campbell.
2nd Game Winners: Keith Button, Bev Button.
Indoor Bowls- Tuesday, July 21 - Open
Winners Audrey Matchett, Mary McKenzie, Bob McKinnon (34).
Runners-up: Pam Kerr, Gwen Hurst, John Zealley, Jenny Hicks (32).
Thursday, July 23 - Open
Winners: John Zealley, Shirley McKinnon, Pam Kerr, Bob McKinnon (26).
Runners-up: Pam Cater, Mary McKenzie, Denise Lee, Joy Hooper/Ron Hooper (14).
Moama RSL
Indoor Bowls- Monday, July 27
27 players played three games of nine ends.
The winners on 48 points were John Leary (Skip), Dawn Beer (3rd), (2nd) and Ann Richard (Lead).
The runners-up with 45 points were Pamela Reyment (Skip), Shirley McKinnon (3rd), (2nd) and Jean Shelley (Lead).
Third place with 33 points were Denise Lee (Skip), Colin Hicks (3rd), (2nd) and Cheryl Campion (Lead).
Rich River Bowls Club
With the Pennant and Tournament Season just around the corner, now is the perfect opportunity to brush up on your game by coming along to our social bowls afternoons.
Tuesday Open Bowls noon for 12:30 start.
Wednesday Mens Jackpot Pairs- noon for 12:30 start.
Thursday Ladies Social Bowls- noon for 12:30 start.
Saturday Social Open Pairs/Triples- noon for 12:30 start.
Results- Tuesday, July 14- Open Social
Winners: Liz Barb Dashwood/John Hart, 3 wins, 18pts.
Runners-Up: Marie Arthurson/Rita Moresco, 2 wins 1 loss, 12 pts.
Wednesday, July 15- Men’s Jackpot Pairs
Winners: John Hart/John Langley, 3 wins 80 pts.
Runners-Up: Adrian Daly/Ken Dashwood, 3 wins 78 pts.
Thursday Ladies Social
Winners: Chris Simson/Phil Stiles.
Runners-Up: Rita Moresco/Dom Whalley.
Saturday Mixed Social- July 18
Winners: John Langley/Sean McCallig, 2 wins 53 pts.
Runners-Up: Barb Dashwood/Steph Shine, 2 wins, 49pts.
Tuesday Open Social- July 21
Winners: Bill Prendergast/Elena Roylance, 3 wins, 73pts.
Runners-Up: Brian Trengove/Steph Shine, 2 wins, 50pts.
Wednesday Mens Jackpot Pairs- July 22
Winners: Ken Dashwood/Bill Stevens, 3 wins, 82pts.
Runners-Up: Keith Hewitt/Sean McCallig, 2 wins, 78pts.
Thursday Ladies Social- July 23
Winners: Cheryl Cargill/Carol Guille/Cath Kelly, 2 wins, 53pts.
Runners-Up: Barb Dashwood/Judy Vise, 2 wins, 48pts.
Saturday Mixed Social- July 25
Winners: Liz Easther/John Hart, 2 wins 1 draw 62pts.
Runners-Up: Sam King/Sean McCallig, 2 wins 1 loss, 53pts.
Coaching
Coaching is available on Tuesday mornings at 10am with Bev Trengrove for beginners and members just needing to fine tune their game.
Call Bev on 0418 591 980.
Check out our Facebook Page ‘Rich River Bowls Club’ for latest club results, information and upcoming events.
Have a great week and good bowling.
Rochester Bowls Club
Friday afternoon bowls
Last Friday’s afternoon bowls was cancelled for the day as a sign of respect for the late Bob Knight, also allowing members to attend his service and/or assist with the preparation of his wake.
Friday bowls will recommence on Friday, July 31 at 1pm.
Names to be entered on the list prior to 12pm.
Indoor bowls
Winners on Monday, July 20 were Mick Ellis, Joan Limbrick, and Greg Machar.
The winning team only managed one win from their two games but they still came home with the spoils. Congratulations.
Thank you
In true Bob Knight fashion, members of the Rochester Bowls Club gave of their time and talents so generously during this last week, ensuring that Bob’s farewell was fitting.
The many members who volunteered prior to, during, and after Bob’s service, your support was not only appreciated by Marg and the Knight family but by everyone at the bowls club.
In particular those who baked and prepared food, your efforts were enormous.
Many were not able to attend the service in person as they were busy preparing the food – a selfless and much appreciated act.
The esteem in which Bob and Marg are held was evident in the manner in which the Rochester community came together.
The Bowls club is particularly grateful for the help provided by the golf ladies and ‘Happy Hookers’.
Birthday wishes
Happy 90th birthday wishes are extended to the legendary Tim Quinlan, who celebrated his 90th birthday on Friday, July 24.
We trust that Tim celebrated in style with his family and friends.
Men’s handicaps
The men’s handicaps have been updated for the coming season and a printed copy can be found in the foyer.
Bar rosters
New bar rosters are available for collection from the club foyer.
Bar duty
Monday – Thursday 5 – 6.30pm
27 – 30 July - T. Quinlan and Octavia.
3 – 6 Aug - L. Milgate and J. Major.
10 – 13 Aug - A. Benson and H. Wilson.
Lockington Bowls Club
With the fog clearing the past week, bowling conditions have improved as huge numbers are chasing the elusive "chocolates" in the scrounge games played throughout the week.
On Wednesday, John Andrea had the bowls under control to amass a cool 44 points to win the rink ahead of Lorraine Appleby, nearby on 42 points, with Russell Shawcross, 33, and Donna Hart finishing on 20 points.
On rink two, Bruce Haines (Echuca) excelled with a triumphant 53 points to keep Neil Haines at bay on 45, while Rod Fiedler brought up the rear with a well compiled 42 points.
Rink three belonged to the in-form Pos Andrea with a winning tally of 45 points to shade Terrill Westwood, 33, followed by Owen "Smiley" McPhee, 31, and Peter "Eggsy" Egan, 28 points.
On Saturday, a similar field contested the scrounge event and the scoring was of high standard.
Club president John van den Bosch led the field home on the T.V. rink after scoring a total of 43 points to just beat the fast finishing club secretary Leanne McInnes, who totalled a gallant 41 points.
Allan Sharpe was next best on 36, while Rod Fiedler made it to 20 points.
Next door on rink two, Pos Andrea was in dynamic form to take home the "party pies" with 61 points and finish ahead of a gallant John Andrea (again) on 42 points, while Sharron Sharpe managed 33 points.
The final rink had five bowlers in action, resulting in a close game of bowls.
The leader of the pack was the articulate Peter "Eggsy" Egan, scoring 45 points after carding two misses in the last three ends.
In second place was the ever consistent Ashley Dobell, 43 points, with third place going to Natalie McLaughlin, 39, followed by the luckless Frank Chugg, 31, and Chris Vanderwart, close by on 30 points.
Another successful day of bowls and plenty of sunshine.
Bowls will continue on each Wednesday and Saturday while the greens are running at a fine 15 seconds.
Rich River Golf Club
July 23
Men’s S/Ford East: A – L Langone 68 c/b, B – B Scott 38pts, C – M Brennan 37pts.
July 24
18 Hole Medley S/Ford East: 1st – B Lewis 37pts, 2nd – P Tate 35pts, 3rd – J Lowry 33pts.
9 Hole Medley S/Ford East: 1st – A Kable 19pts, 2nd – M Eltringham 13pts.
July 25
Men’s Stroke Max East: A – C Trethowan 68, B – J Burton 70 c/b, C – K Mahady 71.
Women’s Stroke Max East: 1st – S Jenkinson 72, 2nd– M Robinson 73 c/b, 3rd– S Byrne 73.
July 26
Medley Par West: A – N Beecroft +2 c/b, B – B Clymo +2 c/b, C – M Hendy +5.
July 27
18 Hole Medley S/Ford East: 1st – K Werner 40pts, 2nd – J Simpson 37pts c/b, 3rd – D Bawden 37pts.
Women’s 9 Hole S/Ford East: 1st– A Bacon 20pts, 2nd– E Brettig 19pts, 3rd – W Williams 18pts c/b.
July 28
Medley 4 Ball S/Ford West: 1st – M Teal/G Hayward 48pts c/b, 2nd – L Kennedy/J O’Brien 25pts c/b, 3rd – D Edgar/G Turner 45pts.
July 29
Women’s Las Vegas Ambrose East: 1st – Lynch/Jenkinson/Cockroft 66, 2nd – Bookham/Kirkman/Mose/Bawden 68, 3rd – Morgan/Mustey/Horneman/Spiers 68.
Rochester Golf Club
Organiser Richard Feuk was disappointed his special countback system didn't go his way at last Wednesday's 9-hole social golf, which was played over the front nine.
Feuk was beaten to first place in an extensive three-way countback; Shane Bywaters eventually won from the unlucky Kevin McCormack, then Feuk, all on 20 Stableford points.
McCormack was closest to the pin on the third hole.
Much to organiser Richard Feuk's disgust, there were eight players all on 17 points, meaning they all gained an extra point to their handicaps.
Saturday's event was a stroke monthly medal.
Echuca visitor Allan Jones took out first prize with 95-29-66 from captain Darren White, who has been playing consistent golf lately, scoring 83 net 67.
Other good scores and ball winners were the following: Bruce Bryant and Mike Austin (70), Zac McInnes and Brent Sweeney (71).
President Lee Hicks was closest to the pin on the long par three third; fifth was David Harris, eighth to Mike Austin, ninth second shot Jake Wright, and 18th second shot went to Andy Purdy.
Singles matchplay semi-final: Darren White easily accounted for Grant Robinson.
There was no ladies competition last Friday due to the club's involvement and in respect to the late Bob Knight’s funeral.
Next Sunday, the club will be hosting the Central Victorian District Sandgreen Championships, also running in conjunction with our own Open Championships.
Hit off is from 9.30am to 10.30am. Book online or just turn up early on the day.
Lockington Golf Club
July 25 – Par
Despite the grey skies and cold weather, JD Wright was in terrific form to score +3 and win the Privilege Cup, Lockington Foodworks Player of the Day voucher, and division two honours.
Grant Humbert won division one with a super +2.
Next best was Jason Wakefield (+1) and Jeff Carnie (square), who won a ball on a countback from Kevin Humbert, Trav Mancer, and Phil Stanford.
Nearest the pins: Seventh – Phil Stanford; second shot ninth – Grant Humbert, Trav Mancer, and JD Wright; second shot 18th for the six-pack smack – Jason Wakefield.
Spike’s Longest Drive on the eighth, sponsored by Hot ‘n’ Cold Plumbing – Grant Humbert, Ray Brereton, and JD Wright.
Neither the Hip Pocket Eagles Nest on the third, nor Captain Grant’s yardstick on the 16th was won.
Handicap matchplay quarter-final results
Despite conceding 11 shots to Steve Holt, Grant Humbert won the first to take an early lead.
He then birdied the second, but still lost the hole to Steve, who had a brilliant birdie himself.
The next two holes were shared before Grant took control with wins on the fifth (eagle), eighth (birdie), and ninth (par).
Steve fought back valiantly to win the 10th and 11th with pars and cut the deficit to one-down.
Grant then birdied the 12th to go two-up, halved the 13th, and sealed a four and three victory with a birdie on the 14th.
It was a quality match, highlighted by Grant putting for four eagles in the round.
In the other match, Kevin Humbert won the first three holes to take an early lead before Ray Brereton won the fourth and fifth to get back in the match.
Kevin won three of the next four holes to lead three-up after nine.
Ray continued to fight back with wins on the 10th and 12th, but Kevin steadied the ship with wins on the 13th (birdie) and 14th (par) before ultimately winning four and three.
Upcoming events
- Friday, July 31 – Stableford
- Saturday, August 1 – Stableford – Mystery Partners Aggregate (drawn after play).
- Thursday, August 27 – Joy Bickford Rose Bowl. Enquiries and entries to Pauline Humbert on 0409 038 554 or at lockingtongolfclub@gmail.com
Echuca Moama Croquet Club
Friday, July 24
Fifteen members turned up to play on what felt to be our coldest day this winter.
However, the hoops were hotly contested, with three members winning all three games.
Jan Tracy and Peter van der Zande could not be separated by hoops, so there were two winners for the day and Kevin Stevens came in second with just one hoop difference.
There were six hoops in one; three to Jeff Pumpa and one each to Peter van der Zande, Lyn Keillor and John Tarrant.
Four jump shots with two to Peter, one to Jeff and one to Lyn.
Monday, July 27
Eighteen members and two guests from Quarry Hill played in cool conditions.
The winner of the day was John Alstin, the only player to win all three games.
There was only one hoop in one completed by Steve Kelly and four jump shots recorded, one each to Sharon Wolfe and Lyn Keillor and two to Greg Brierley.
Rich River Croquet Club
Golf Croquet – Thursday, July 23
It was a nice winter morning for doubles Croquet with 12 players attending.
It was cold, no fog, and the sun came out.
Congratulations to Helen Brierley who played well and was the only player to win all three games and make a jump shot, scoring three games +12 hoops.
The runner-up this week was Russell Clarke, scoring two games +3 hoops.
Other memorial moments included Leon Koch making a hole-in-one.
Golf Croquet – Tuesday, July 28
Sixteen members played doubles croquet this morning.
Three players won all three games: Leon Koch, Sandra Retallick and Cherie Lessing.
Congratulations to the winner, Sandra Retallick, scoring three games +13 hoops, and the runner-up Leon Koch scoring three games + 12 hoops.
Darren McLoughlin, a visitor from Wagga, made the most amazing jump shot hitting the ball over 14 metres to jump the opposition’s ball in the hoop, a loud cheer and claps could be heard across all courts as his teammate and opposition recognised the great shot.