Kerang Golf
THE sunny weather has brought out all our bowlers, with the annual Captains versus Presidents Day held on Saturday, with 43 players taking to the greens.
After the recent rains, the greens have had a lot of work put in to them and are bowling very well – congratulations to Laurie Gray, Ken Pay and new staff member Mick Pors for their efforts in bringing the greens up to the excellent standard they were on the weekend.
On Saturday, the Captain’s team won again, this time with five rinks winning to one and a massive 57 shots. Maybe, it is time the President helped with selection to see if he can change the result in his favour.
The best winning rink for the Captain’s team was Bryce McLeish, Jim Richards and Stuart Robinson with a massive 22 shot win.
For the President, the Graeme Hayes led rink of Jim McLeish, Mick Pors and Alan Hird were their only winner. Chocolates were awarded to two teams, one which included the “old” shoe salesman. Congratulations to the Captain’s team – well played.
On Thursday, 23 players attended our regular Thursday Bowls. Only one pair was needed to compete against the all the other triples combinations and with the advantage of bowling three bowls each end came out on top.
The winning pair was Noel Robertson and visitor Shane Hafner, who won both games and finished with 20 shots up. It was great to see Shane back in town, catching up with all his friends from his time in Kerang.
Runners up were Frank Ritchie, Rosie Laughlin and Carol Pay, also with two wins, but only 16 shots up. The “chocolates” were won by Joyce Tuohey, Ray Maddox and Trevor Linton. There were some “notable” wrong bias bowls delivered during the afternoon, with the retired panel beater being responsible for one of them.
With the Pennant season now upon us, Social Bowls will be held every Thursday, with a 12.45pm registration for a 1pm start, everyone is welcome.
As mentioned earlier, Pennant starts this week, with the Midweek team playing at home tomorrow against Barham 3. The team is Judy McKerrow (s), Joyce Tuohey, Rosie Laughlin and Lorraine Douglass and Team 2 is Lorraine Ritchie (s), Sonia McLeish, Marlene Rawson and Allison Medson. Good luck to all teams.
The Saturday Pennant teams will be selected tonight (Tuesday) and circulated to members via SMS.
Congratulations are in order for Lorraine Ritchie and Allison Medson who have been selected to represent the Northern district Playing area in a Round Robin at Murray downs in early November.
On Sunday, the club hosted the Men’s and Ladies State Pairs Qualifying event. Bowlers were delighted with the presentation of the greens and hospitality. At the end of the Men’s Sectional play, our own Frank Ritchie and Lloyd Murray have advanced to the final against Brian Bowles and Wayne Brooks from Cohuna, who won their section. This match will be played at Kerang Golf next Sunday commencing at 9.30am. In the Ladies, the winners were Jean Fairchild and Jenny Laursen.
Twilight Triples is programmed to commence on Wednesday, October 12. Expressions of interest in playing are now being sought. If you would like to play, please contact Aldo 0407 310 762 or Jim McLeish 0429 346 418 to enter either as a single or team entry.
Our first tournament is the Peg Coad Day on Thursday, October 27. This is a three bowl triples any combination day, with the only proviso that ladies must skip. Start time is 12 noon and afternoon tea is provided. Entries can be forwarded to Judy McKerrow 0427 638 717.
