Hawks Nest Ladies Golf

SATURDAY ladies enjoyed beautiful conditions out on the fairways, with 26 players contesting the 18 hole Stableford event. Visitors from Malvern Park in Melbourne, Stonecutters Ridge GC and Hunter Valley Golf and Country Club joined today’s field, with Peree Watson taking the honours in A Grade for the second week running. However it was local player Sue Campton who swept the competition aside with a magnificent round of 42 points, followed by Roma Bernardin with an equally fabulous score of 40! Deb Gardner had a cheeky chip in on the 8^th, chipping from beside the 2^nd tee box to roll down the slope and into the hole, while Sue Brownrigg was pleased to hole a long putt for a 3 pointer on the 2^nd. Well played, ladies!

Results: Saturday 11/4/2026

Ladies 18 Hole Stableford

A Grade Winners: 1^st Peree Watson (HVGC) 38 C/B; 2ndDenise Sainty 38; 3^rd Kathy Griffiths 36

B Grade Winners: 1^st Sue Campton 42 (best score of the day);2^nd Roma Bernardin 40; 3^rd Ann Syme 36

Place Getters (34 C/B-29 C/B):Evelyn Potts, Deb Matheson, Di Rumble Dickson, Sue Brownrigg, Cheryl Foster, Jo Buttrey

Tuesday was a glorious day for golf, with 44 ladies playing in 2 events at Hawks Nest.

In the 18 hole competition, the leaderboard was crowded at the top, with only 5 shots separating all 15 of our  prizewinners. Highlights included Angie Clipperton’s long drive which set her up for birdie on the 5^th ; a 10 metre chip in from Margeurite Miller on the 7^th;  Jan Olsen’s chip in on the 1^st; and chip ins from Jume Martin and Sue Kovacs, both on the 7^th.

Results: Tuesday 14/4/2026

Ladies 18 Hole Stableford

A Grade Winners: 1^st Denise Sainty 36; 2^nd Cheryl Foster 34 C/B; 3^rd Maxine Mitchell 34

B Grade Winners: 1^st Ann Syme 35; 2^nd Fran Henderson 34; 3^rd Tanya Sinclair 33

C Grade Winners: 1^st Karen Serhan 35; 2^nd Viv Ballinger 34; 3^rd Elsa Jones 32

Place getters (33 C/B- 28): Deb Matheson, Jo Buttrey, Marg Bonney, Di Rumble Dickson, Sue Kovacs, Ann Morris

NTP Hole 5: A Grade Angie Clipperton; C Grade Debbie Andrews

NTP Hole 10: A Grade Jo Buttrey

In the 9 Hole Competition, it was wonderful to see 13 ladies competing for today’s honours. The beautiful autumn conditions suited Kate Brown, who  scooped the pool with a wonderful score of 22, 4 shots clear of Robyn West on 18. Well played, ladies!

Results: Tuesday 14/4/2026

Ladies 9 Hole Stableford

Winners: 1^st Kate Brown 22 (best score of the day); 2^nd Robyn West 18; 3^rd Robyn Richardson 15; 4^th Sue Nicholson 14; 5^th Helena Wilton 12 C/B

There were 44 happy ladies who teed off in Thursday’s 9 hole competition under a perfect autumn sky. It was great to see Pam Gibbs back on deck, enjoying the weekly dose of fun and laughter with the Lady Vets out on the course, and later in the clubhouse. Carol Wiggins had a lot to smile about with the best nett score of 34, one ahead of Jan Olsen, who stayed out of those pesky trees on the 12^th. 3 players also had chip ins today: Helena Wilton on the 3^rd, Marie Pegram the 7^th, and June Martin the 17^th – nice one!

Results: Thursday 16/4/2026

Lady Vets 9 Hole Event

Winners: 1^st Donna Gorton 0; 2^nd Kate Brown 2C/B; 3^rd Rosarie Mullins 2; 4^th Jan Olsen 3 C/B; 5^th Janet Merryweather

NTP Hole 3: Division 1 Fran Henderson; Division 2 Robyn Richardson; Division 3 Pam Keegan

NTP Hole 16: Division 1 Robyn Keegan; Division 2 Bec Lewis; Division 3 June Martin

Hawks Nest Golf Club boasts many features, including its abundant wildlife. Sadly, we note the absence of “Wilson”, the plucky guinea fowl, who had befriended many players on the 17^th tee for more than 10 years before his recent demise. He had outsmarted the dingoes and wayward golf balls over the years, his remarkable survival aided especially by Paul, who walked out every day to feed him, as well as a host of others who took him treats in their golf bags. Wilson certainly made everyone smile, we’ll miss him.

By Dianne BOWES