SATURDAY was a great day for golf, though only 26 ladies took part in this month’s Medal Round. Despite the small field today, it was a very competitive match. It was neck and neck at the top of the leaderboard, with only one shot separating Julie Hammond and Cheryl Rose for the overall honours. But each lady took home the Monthly Medal in their respective grades – well played!
Results: Saturday 5/4/25
Ladies 18 Hole Stroke/Monthly Medal
A Grade Winners: 1st Julie Hammond on 68 (best score of the day); 2nd Cheryl Foster 72; 3rd Carolyn Affleck 73
B Grade Winners: 1st Cheryl Rose 69; 2nd Dianne Bott 73; 3rd Sue Kovacs 75
Place Getters (74-80): Maxine Mitchell, Marcia Smith, Ann Syme, Angela Clipperton, Denise Sainty, Sue Campton, Sue Pritchard
Gross Winners: A Grade Helen Haynes on 83; B Grade Sue Kovacs 103
NTP Hole 10: Maxine Mitchell
Tuesday’s game was played with the threat of rain looming, and unfortunately some of the field of 39 ladies got wet out there today. But the rain didn’t dampen the competitive spirit in the Monthly Medal Round, with again just one shot between the first 2 players over the field.
It was Angela Clipperton who continued her hot streak to hold on for the lead today. It’s worth noting that in addition to being in the placings most weeks, Angela has had 6 Top 3 finishes in B Grade this year, and now 2 Top 3 finishes in A Grade. And it’s only April. Congratulations on reaching A Grade, Angie!
Results: Tuesday 8/4/25
Ladies 18 Hole Stroke/Monthly Medal
A Grade Winners: 1st Angela Clipperton on 69 (best score of the day); 2nd Kathy Griffiths 70; 3rd Carolyn Affleck 73
B Grade Winners: 1st Rosarie Mullins 71; 2nd Sue Forde 73; 3rd Marguerite Miller 77 C/B
C Grade Winners: 1st Rhonda Dorman 77; 2nd Jo Scott 78; 3rd Di Smith 80 C/B
Place Getters (74-78 C/B): Maxine Mitchell. Marcia Smith, Cheryl Foster, Denise Sainty, Elsa Jones, Tanya Sinclair, Ann Syme, Fran Henderson, Trish Sattler, Liz Ross
Gross Winners: A Grade Carolyn Affleck 87; B Grade Marguerite Miller 103 C/B; C Grade: Jo Scott 115
Today’s Play of the Day came from Helena Wilton. On the 3rd hole (par 3), she played her chip shot from about 70 metres out, and turned to put her club away without seeing the ball roll straight into the hole for a birdie 2. Top shot, Helena!
Results: Tuesday 8/5/25
Lady Vets 9 Hole Event – 5 Starters
Jeanette Kemp showed great form and consistency to notch up another emphatic win today.
1st Jeanette Kemp 18; 2nd Pat Marr 12 C/B; 3rd Ann Browning 12 C/B
Thursday’s beautiful weather brought 45 ladies out for the Lady Veterans 9 hole game. On the front 9 Helena Wilton played strongly for a 37 nett, while on the back it was Robyn Keegan who played well for a nett 38. Due to a technical hiccup, there were no NTPs today, nor were there any chip ins, though there were a few that came close. Rhona Smallcomb was very happy with her par on the 3rd hole, and the rest of the ladies in the Green Room afterwards were still buzzing with the energy that comes from playing Thursday golf with friends, regardless of the scores.
Results: Thursday 10/4/25
Lady Veterans 9 Hole Event
1st Helena Wilton on -4; 2nd Rhonda Dorman 0; 3rd Carol Wiggins 2; 4th Ann O’Brien 4; 5th Janet Moore 5
Well played everyone!
The Lady Vets Fundraising Raffle is in full swing, with fantastic prizes donated by our very generous local businesses. Tickets can be bought at the Hawks Nest Golf Club Reception, and will be available until the raffle is drawn in early May. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to The HMRI and its groundbreaking medical research, specifically into breast cancer, ovarian cancer and blood cancers.
Ladies social Nine and Wine on Fridays will resume after the school holidays at the new time of 2pm.
By Dianne BOWES
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