Rochester and District Sports Notes

The team of Allan Benson, Norm Christie and Marianne Thomas managed to win both games.

The runner-up team, with a win and a draw, were Rob Dennis, Ian Dennis and Anne Thomas.

It was wonderful to host some visiting bowlers. Next Friday, August 15 at 1pm, bowlers will play scrounge.

Cost is $7 per player, names on the list by noon.

Indoor Bowls

The winners on Monday, August 4, were Anton Gusak, Greg Machar and Helen Moroney with 12 shots up.

Close behind, in second position, were Mick Ellis, Jenny Major and Yvonne Smolenaars on nine shots up.

Bowls Coaching/Skills Session

Marg Knight is offering weekly bowls coaching 10am– 12pm, commencing this Thursday, August 14.

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

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

Tournament Shirts

Three images of a tournament shirt being proposed for the Rochester Bowls Club are available for viewing in the bar area.

On the pinboard, you will find the images and a list of names, where members are asked to indicate their preference.

Please indicate if you wish to purchase a shirt or not.

If your decision is dependent upon price, indicate with a ‘?’ and you will be contacted when a price is made available.

Voting needs to be completed prior to the Board meeting on August 18.

The cost of the shirts will depend on how many are ordered.

If you can’t get into the club to vote, please contact Brooke Coghill 0484 009 583

Trading Table

Items are being sought for a trading table and raffle for the upcoming Ladies Fours Tournament – Oct 23.

Please contact Jane, Joan or Brooke with details of items you have available.

Echuca Ladies Pairs Tournament

September 13 – 14, one team has been registered.

Please contact Brooke if you wish to play in this tournament.

Season Opening

The opening of the 2025-26 bowls season will take place on September 5, beginning at 4pm.

Bar Roster

Hard copies available in the club foyer for those wishing to obtain one.

Monday – Friday, 5 – 6.30pm.

11 – 15 August: A. Williams and B. Godden.

18 – 22 August: P. Stack and A. Gusak.

25 – 29 August: G. Willis and P. Stack.

Lockington Bowls Club

With the fine weather and perfect conditions to suit, the Lockington greens and surrounds are looking a picture for the forthcoming 2025-26 Pennant season and associated Club Tournaments.

Members have enjoyed the respective Scrounge games played on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.

Last Wednesday, the scores were fairly even on most rinks, apart from a couple of blowouts.

On rink one, Club President John van den Bosch grabbed another win after scoring 55 points ahead of Poss Andrea 47.

Polly Cracker finished on 35 points. The biggest tally on the day belonged to John Andrea with a mammoth total of 67 points in a brilliant display of draw bowling.

Left in his wake were Ray Hanson 47 and Pat Duffy 36 points.

A foursome played on the final rink where Steve Peter was dominant to score a match winning 63 points from Denise Gilmore 30 followed by Bruce Haines 23 and Lorraine Appleby 18.

Saturday afternoon brought a combination of brilliant sunshine and quick greens.

On the number one rink, Steve Peter was again on fire to manage a fine 53 points, only to be equalled by Runnymede visitor Ashley Dobell on 53 points.The pair had to share the spoils.

John Andrea battled with the quicker green and did well to manage 33 points. The highs and lows of bowling.

Next door, another foursome did battle and the scoring was compact.

Rod Fiedler and Lorraine Appleby started well to pick up a couple of maximum nine points before succumbing to some alternative pressure from the three-time club champion Ray Hanson, who casually picked up ends at will to score a total of 43 points.

Both Appleby and Fiedler completed good games to manage 35 and 33 points respectively.

Frank Chugg had little luck in his tally of 28 points.

Once again, John Andrea provided the delicious party pies and sausage rolls.

Apparently it was only coincidental that as he served up the treat, the local fire siren was heard. The treat was a treat to eat.

The club will hold the first club tournament for the season on Sunday, September 14 with the Annual Memorial 2 bowl Triples tournament, commencing at 1pm.

Rochester Golf Club

Murray Schier continued on from winning the B-grade club championship last week to easily win Wednesday's 9-hole social golf over the back nine, with a very impressive 25 stableford points.

Richard’s special handicap index will finally catch up to him, much to the delight of those present.

Runner-up was Peter Anderson on 21 points, followed by Chris Eeles, Des Hocking (19) and Laurie Radley on 18. Robert Vise was closest to the 12th.

New member Lauren Coghill had her first win with a great score of 40 Stableford points from Leisa Evans 37 points.

Elaine Lees and Cate Ward were next best both on 33 points.

Evans was closest to the 3rd and 8th, Louise Williams on 12 and Coghill also was the closest to 16.

Lots of mowing and general cleaning up has been carried out in preparation for this week's annual tournament.

With the course in great condition, high scoring was predicted.

Mike Austin scored 42 Stableford points to win from Bruce Major (40).

Will Coghill, Shane Bywaters, Grant Robinson and Murray Schier all had 39 points.

Nearest-the-pin winners were Neil Coghill (3), Murray Schier (5), Les Herrington (8) and Shane Bywaters for his 2nd shot to the 18th.

Remember that our Annual Tournament starts this Friday, August 15 with the Men's and Ladies 4BBB Stableford.

Saturday is the popular 2 person Ambrose event (any combination) and the Sunday event finishes with the Ladies and Men's 18-hole Open Championships.

Lockington Golf Club

08/08 – Stableford

The ladies enjoyed a 9-hole event, and Jenny Holt’s good form continued with another win, with a score of 14 points, just ahead of the joint runners-up Jan Clymo and Pauline Humbert. Nearest-the-pin: Pauline Humbert.

09/08 – Stroke

Another good day weather wise, and Neil Maddison was in terrific form, with a fine 84-17-67 to win the monthly medal, the Augustus Gelatery Player of the Day voucher and Division 2 honours.

Kevin Humbert played well to finish with 80-11-69 to win Division 1.

Jeff Carnie returned the good score of 89-18-71, followed by 4 players with nett 72 – Tony Brooke, Tom Scurrah, Ron Dixon and Steve Holt.

Gartside Cup qualifiers: Steve Holt, Tony Brooke, Ron Dixon; standby – Jason Wakefield.

Handicap Matchplay quarter-final: Steve Holt defeated Trav Mancer 4 and 3.

Nearest the pins: 7th – Terry Thomas; 2nd shot 11th – Jason Wakefield (A), Neil Maddison (B), Tom Scurrah (C); 2nd shot 18th for the 6-pack smack – Terry Thomas.

Spike’s Longest Drive on the 2nd, sponsored by Hot ‘n’ Cold Plumbing – Stuart Newton (A), JD Wright (B), Tom Scurrah (C).

Neither the O’Connors Case Eagles nest on the 3rd, nor Captain Grant’s yardstick on the 16th was won.

At Pyramid Hill’s Annual Tournament Men’s 4BBB on Friday, Simon Portwine teamed up with Paul Condliffe (Mitiamo) to score an excellent win in Division 1.

Upcoming events

Friday, August 15 – Bisque Bogey. Duty: Phyll Macfarlane, Helen Hayes.

Saturday, August 16 – Par – Mystery Partners. Duty: Grant Humbert, Neil Maddison.

Bamawm Golf Club

There was a great field of golfers at Bamawm on Sunday to compete in a Stableford Round for our annual Ward McAsey Day.

Winner of the day and the McAsey Trophy was Steve Holt with an amazing 43 points, with Jonno McAsey runner-up on 36 points on a countback from Peter Hillet.

The winner of the ladies was Jenny Holt from Fiona Newton.

It was so nice to see some friends and family of the Ward and McAsey families join us for afternoon tea, and congratulations to Life member Marg McPhee, who won $100 in the members' draw.

NTP 4/13- Darcy Taylor.

NTP 7/16- Francis Lee and Jenny Holt.

NTP 2nd shot 9/18- Peter Hillet.

Longest Drive- Sam Frawley and Fiona Newton.

Straightest Drive- Darcy Taylor.

Next week will be a stroke round and Privilege cup. Hit off 11-11.30am.