Sally Williams had a good round and won the day, but was unable to catch Heidi for the combined event. Runner-up was Carmel Fiddling and balls went to Jan Davis, Heidi Smith and Elyn Nexo.
We had lunch and Terry did the presentations.
Winner: Heidi Smith
Runner-up: Sally Williams
Nearest to the pins Day 1: Jan Jakitsch 3, Elyn Nexo 11, Winsome O'Brien 16.
Day 2: Jan Jakitsch (again) 3, Jan Davis 11 and Kay Hogan 16. Tina Gibson had her first game with us and we hope to see much more of her in the future.
Vets
12 hole stableford
Winner: Ron Canlin
Runner-up: Pat Smith
Friday chicken run
There were 29 entries overall which was great. Winner on 25 points was G Morris. Chooks to Bruce Cuming, Elyn Nexo, Brett Hyland, Kath Johnston, Bruce Buchanan (2), Carmel Fiddling, Ron Hogan, Ron Canlin, Kay Hogan and Felix Monch.
Saturday Ladies Open
Mixed Canadian 18 Holes
We were a little disappointed with the number of players for this event, but times are hard.
Winners: Ron Canlin and Elyn Nexo.
Runners-up: (and best score off the stick) were Kath Johnston and Pat Smith. Nearest the string: Kay Hogan. Ladies Long Drive: Carmel Fiddling. Men's Long Drive: Ron Canlin.
Men's Singles: Winner: Don Welsh. Runner-up Terry Wohni, and Mal Carpenter won a ball.
Sunday Ladies Open
18 holes stroke/ stableford
We were very pleased to welcome players from Walgett and Collarenebri but more would have been very welcome. The rain stayed away and the day was enjoyable.
Division 1
Stroke winner: Kath Johnston. It's wonderful to see Kath playing such fine golf in her 70s. Runner-up Kay Hogan
Stableford winner: Rosemary Newton (Walgett), runner-up: Carmel Fiddling.
Division 2
Stroke winner: Elyn Nexo, runner-up Sally Williams.
Stableford winner: Heidi Smith, runner-up Winsome O'Brien.
Novelty events
Long drive division 1: Kath Johnston
Long drive division 2: Kelly Rowe (Walgett)
Nearest the string: Sue Besham (Collarenebri)
NTP 3: Winsome O'Brien
NTP 16: Carmel Fiddling
A big thank you to all the women who brought food over the weekend and a special mention for Sally Williams who keeps the clubhouse so clean. Also thanks to all the men who helped keep the course in fine condition and helped us. Marcia Welsh and Glennis Canlin were a great help on the day. Thanks to Ron Hogan for doing the cards. Last but not least many thanks to the Lightning Ridge Bowling Club for supporting us as usual, and local businesses who donated trophies.
This week's games
Tomorrow: Chook run 8.30 hit off.
Saturday: Medley 12 hole stableford, 12.30 hit off.
Sunday: Mixed Foursomes Championships (check club for time).
Wednesday: Medal round, eclectic, putting competition, 9am hit off.
Vets: 12 hole stableford, 1.30 hit off.
Elyn Nexo
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