Rochester and District Sports Notes

Names to be entered on the list in the foyer by noon on game day.

Unfortunately, due to lack of numbers and impending precipitation, bowls was called off on Friday, July 25.

Indoor Bowls

7pm each Monday evening.

There were two teams who managed to win both of their games on Monday, July 21.

Graham Prince and Greg Machar had 13 shots, however, the team of Anton Gusak, Bert Smolenaars and Helen Moroney scored 18 shots and came away with the overall win.

Bowls Coaching/Skills Session

Marg Knight is offering weekly bowls coaching 10am–12pm, commencing Thursday, August 7.

Bowls are not necessary, club bowls are available for use. Contact Marg – 0407 093 848.

Leigh Milgate will continue to offer skills sessions at the same time.

Everyone is welcome to come brush up on their skills prior to the upcoming bowls season.

North Garden

Thank you to the generous members who have made a financial contribution towards the purchase of shrubs for the garden, $170 has been received to date.

Donations are still being accepted, and we would be most grateful if members could consider making a contribution.

A sprinkler system is yet to be installed.

Bar Roster

We are fortunate to have many of our club members work behind the bar on a roster system.

A new roster will be drawn up this week, for the coming year.

If you are not currently on the roster and would like to volunteer your time two or three times a year, please contact Alan Williams on 0417 109 998.

Similarly, if your situation has changed, and you feel the need to be removed from the roster, please let Alan know.

The bar is essential to the club both socially and financially, therefore, we require the assistance of everyone who is able to lend a hand.

Season Opening

Here’s a date for your diary – September 5, beginning at 4pm will be the opening of the 2025/26 bowls season. More details to come.

Bar Duty

Monday – Friday 5 – 6.30pm.

July 28 –1 August: M. Ellis and D. Murray.

4 –8 August: T. Quinlan and R. Feuk.

11 –15 August: P. Stack and B. Godden.

Lockington Bowls Club

A quiet week on the western front as the wet weather had a dramatic effect on the playing of bowls on most days.

Thankfully, the members were able to shine at the Wednesday Scrounge event.

Three rinks were in operation, and the results showed some pretty competitive competition.

On rink one, the talented Russell Shawcross managed 59 points to edge out a couple of fledgling bowlers in John Andrea 49 and Shane Felmingham, on 38 points.

Next door, Ray Hanson was in magnificent form to score 57 points ahead of Club President John van den Bosch, just one point shy on 56 points while Cindy Felmingham battled gamely for 26.

The final rink proved a much closer competition with Steve Pavone winning with 53 points ahead of Poss Andrea 44 and Phillip Cunnington 42 points.

All bowlers appreciated the after-bowls serving of party pies and sausage rolls. A treat to eat.

Members have been attending local tournaments and having limited success.

August is a big month with several Open Fours tournaments scheduled for Mathoura and Echuca.

The funeral for Brian Watts will be held on Tuesday, July 29, with service and wake at the Lockington Bowls Club at noon. Burial at 11am.

Rochester Golf Club

The Ladies played their final championship round last Friday.

This year's winner was declared after the total of the best two scores recorded over the last three weeks.

As predicted, multiple and current champion Louise Williams easily won with her consistent scores of 87 and 86 for a total of 173.

Leisa Evans was the runner-up, shooting 94-94 (188).

The handicapped winner was Karen Taylor with 72-73 (145), from Evans, and Elaine Lees both on (149).

Elaine Lees won the main event on the day, scoring a fine net 73 on a countback from Taylor.

They both shared nearest-the-pin for their shots to the 3rd and 16th (Evans) and Taylor on the 8th.

Wednesday 9-hole social golf was Stableford on the back nine, and Kevin McCormack won with 22 points from Peter Mulcahy on a countback from David Gebbie, both with 20 points.

They were followed by Shane Bywaters, Chris Eeles, and Peter Anderson, all with 19 points.

Anderson was nearest to the pin on 5, and Mulcahy for his nice shot to the 16th scrape.

After the persistent rain, cold and windy conditions, Captain Darren White made the correct and sensible call to postpone last Saturday's men's final championship round to next Saturday.

Members are requested to arrive early so that all those in contention in various grades can play in the same grouping.

Lockington Golf Club

There was no play at Lockington Golf Club this week, due to poor weather on Friday and Saturday.

Bamawm Golf Club

July 19

There were 10 pairs playing in the 2-person Ambrose on Saturday.

It was nice to see some new faces come out and enjoy the nice weather.

Scratch winners for the day were Kahl Oliver and Aidy Dohnt with 64.

Nett winners were Milo and Harry Condliffe with 68-5.16-62.84, and nett runners-up were Michael and Harriet Giorgianni on 74- 9.5- 63.5.

NTP 2nd shot 4/13- Sam Newth.

NTP 7/16- Harry Condliffe.

NTP 8/17- Neville Vicary.

Longest drive- Kahl Oliver (0-15), David Winchcombe (16+).

Next week will be a Stableford round, hit off from 11am.

Goulburn Valley Veteran Golfers

Monday, July 21, saw 81 members and guests contest a 4BBB event at Shepparton Golf Club, a social initiative of our “young vets” to recognise our great sponsors who kindly support us throughout the year.

It was a beautiful winters day with the temperature moving from 10°C to 16°C during the day, with a fairly constant breeze of about 20 km/hr.

The Shepparton Golf Club again proved excellent hosts, with hot bread rolls and a choice of hot soups at the conclusion of play.

Presentations were ably conducted by Ron Wilkinson as a sub for president Bill Chilcott who is enjoying warmer climes.

Best score was posted by Philip Deane (Murchison) and Philip Jarvis (Seymour) with a combined total of 42 stableford points.

A count back was required to separate several teams on 41pts, and the Deniliquin pair of Neil Boswell and Wayne Pitts emerged victorious.

Nearest-the-pin, contested on the short 12th Hole in A, B and C-grade (0-16, 17-22, 23+ respectively), saw Garry Reece (Mooroopna), Stephen Piggott (Cobram) and Gary Eden (Merrigum) claim the prizes.

Down the line balls were awarded to Stephen Pigott (Cobram) and Dennis Andrews (Benalla); Gerald Pennefather and Nick Traianidis (Shepparton team); Michael Gallivan (Valley View) and Kelly Cheong (Rushworth); Peter Oddy and Greg Collins (Deniliquin team); Laurie Radley (Rochester) and Lindsay Tatterson (Parklands); and Ron Wilkinson and Bob Dixon (Shepparton team).

The GVVGA secretary has received entries for two teams (each of three players) to send to Portland in September for the VVGA Teams event.

We are able to nominate three teams, so there is still an opportunity to get a team together before our next event in August.

Our next event is at Valley View Golf Club on Monday, August 4, assembly at 9.30 for a 10am tee.