Vets Golf: Intersales Cup Robert Brabin (15) played one of his better rounds for quite a while. His words, not mine. Bob had a nett score of 63. A lovely 78 off the stick, eight under his handicap. I tried to interview Bob about his round, but we all know what Bob is like. He is a quiet man, doesn’t say much, very reserved, a very humble person. Getting him to talk about himself is like getting blood out of a stone. But what a great round Bob, well done bud. Runner-up was the in-form Bill Robertson (12) with a net 69 c/b. Ball winners: Darryl Jordan (8) net 69, Mike Daley (12) net 70 c/b, Richard Starling (31) net 70, Col McCrone (15) net 71, Mal Krause (11) net 71, and Mark Graham (24) won the last ball in the cupboard with a net 71. Intersales points: Bob Brabin - six Bill Robertson - five Darryl Jordan - four Mike Daley - three Richard Starling - two. Nearest the pins: Third - Bill Robertson six metres Seventh - Graeme Eyles 4.5 metres 12th - Bill Robertson 2.4 metres 16th - Darryl Jordan 4.75 metres Drive and chip: The third hole was won by Judy Gorton with 1.2 metres. Eighth went to Bob Brabin with a shot from out of the trees, 7.4 metres. The skins: Division 1: Bill Robertson won six skins for $6.00. Steve Shuck four, Mal Krause three, Darryl Jordan and Mark Wells two, Mike Daley one, the kitty banked a big fat zero. Division 2: Graeme Eyles six, Col McCrone five, Dennis Miller three, Richard Starling two, Mark Graham one, and the kitty banked $1.00. Shot of the Day: Who do I pick, who do I choose, how can I make a selection when there is nothing to offer. I was not a witness to a shot that deserved a mention. Obviously, the other twenty-one players also didn’t see a shot that warranted a mention as I received no feed-back. How can that be? It’s not easy submitting a report to the Temora Independent Newspaper when there is no material to work with. I just can’t invent something in the hope that it fools everyone to believe it actually happened. Come on guys, give me something at least. Unfortunately, there is one shot, that in itself wasn’t brilliant, but it was very good. I say unfortunately because of the person who made the shot. The player is Dave Loftus. He isn’t an overly popular player, but that’s only because he happens to speak his mind, but let’s not go there. Ok, here we go. We are on the 13th hole, it’s a par-4 of some 384 meters in length. Not an overly long hole for the big hitters, but if you can only hit your driver 170 meters, like me, it becomes a long hole. Anyway, Dave toes his tee-shot to the right and onto the 11th fairway. He is just, luckily, past the trees with half a view of the green. His direct line-of-sight is blanketed by a branch of an ugly old tree that is placed perfectly to hinder the golfers next shot. Hinder alright, Dave did hit a beautiful 3-metal, I have to give him credit there. Unfortunately, though, he hit that branch from the ugly old tree, and his ball ricochet somewhere, but no one knew where. After two minutes and 59.99999 seconds, Dave found his ball over to the right and still on the 11th fairway, roughly 90 meters from the green. A chip and run wasn’t considered because of the distance the ball had to travel, and the uncertainty of a successful shot drew hesitation from Dave. A pitching wedge was used in the hope that he could hit his ball over the trees. That hope faded when he caught one of the trees and his ball dropped straight down right behind the fattest tree there. He stood a few meters back from the tree and lined up his ball to the green, trying to figure out a way to execute something that could get him onto the green, or as close as possible. When lining up his next shot, he actually had no vision of the green except for a portion of the left edge. Dave chose a 6-iron for a bump and run. Now, he is about 30 metres from the green, his vision is obscured by the tree, and he can only see about half a metre of the left edge. He takes aim to the left of the green, opened his 6-iron slightly, and produced a golf shot that I never thought was possible. By him anyway. His ball must have missed that tree by one thousandth of a micro millimetre, but it rolled beautifully with a touch of left to right spin, (Hence the open club-face) and his ball stopped on the green about three meters from the hole. He sank the putt for a five and two points. Talk about not quitting and doing your best to keep oneself in the game, Dave’s 13th hole was a prime example of all of that, and more. He has a bit of talent that I have never seen from him before. If you believe any of that crap above, you’d believe anything. He actually played the hole like a beginner, and it actually took him eight shots to hole out, but it sounded good, eh. Congratulations on your great round of golf Bob, you came close to bettering your age. Next week on Thursday the 1October, we are playing the Delta Ag Shield, a Stableford event. Visitors are always welcome. Ladies Golf On Wednesday ladies played the Audrey Flakelar Memorial Stableford competition which was sponsored by the club. Winner on the day was Deb Block with 39 points and runner up was Nora Saffioti on 38 points. Ball winner: Pip Bleyer 38 points Nearest the pins: Third (D&C): Pip Bleyer 30 centimetres Twelfth (NTP): Pip Bleyer 4.62 metres On Saturday it was the fourth Barndance sponsored by Auswild and Broad. Winners were Nora Saffioti and Cath New with 46 points. Runners up were Deb Block and Deb Noack with 42 points. Ball winners: - Judy Gorton and Nicole Cocks 41 points Nearest the pins: Third (Drive and Chip): Pip Bleyer 31 centimetres Seventh (NTP): Marg Townsend 4.2 metres Twelfth (NTP): Cath New 7.02 metres Sixteenth (Drive and Chip): Cath New (in the hole) Sunday Golf Twenty-one players took part in the 4bbb multiplier on Sunday 27 September. The day belonged to Adam Phillips and Nora Saffiotti who combined for an impressive 77 points. Adam was definitely running on adrenaline after spending the previous night celebrating his Brisbane Lions winning the AFL grand final. He even wore his horrible Brisbane Lions vest and underwear which possibly put the rest of the field off. Runners up were Erin and Steve Pike who scored 73 points. Ball comp winners were Jason Fernie and Chris McAuley on 64 and Phill Lee and Mick Britton grabbed the last prize on 57. Adam Phillips also won the individual prize in a three-way countback on 37 points over Steve Pike and Phil Bleyer. Nearest the pins: Third - Mick Britton 1.42 metres Seventh - Phil Lee 6.90 metres Twelfth - Ed Gebhardt 8.90 metres Sixteenth - Steve Pike 8.10 metres Steve Pike picked up the Gazannes voucher on the first for putting his drive and chip to 9.90 metres. Congratulations to our newest junior member Archie Kober who now has his official golf handicap. It’s fantastic to see our junior members constantly growing. Next Sunday is the summer teams four person Ambrose event. All summer teams players are welcome to play. Saturday 10 October is also a four person Ambrose raising money for country hope. The first round of the Men's 2026 Championships will be held on the 11 October. Ariah Park Bowls The 2026 championships are continuing in B grade games with June Webb playing Zac Worland. June got an early 9-3 lead after seven ends, and she continued on her merry way leading 20-7 after 16 ends and by end 21 June still led 22-10. Zac scored 8-2 to get to within five shots 18-23. However, June scored two shots on end 27 to win 25-18. In a second game Les Choise played Jimmy Donaghue. Jimmy led 8-3 after seven ends and Les scored four shots to trail 7-8 after nine ends by end 14 Jimmy still led 11-10. After 19 ends Jimmy opened a handy 19-12 lead and he went on to score 8-3 to win 27-15. The next B grade game Pat Collins played Jimmy Donaghue, Pat jumped to an early 11-2 lead with Jimmy taking time to find his feet and by end 13 Pat still led 15-7. This was where jimmy started to get his game going scoring 4-2 on ends 14-17 to trail by six shots 11-17. This was where things really started to change with Jimmy scoring 8-2 to level the score 19-19. However, it was Pat who finished the game stronger to win 26-19. In some a grade games John Worland played Freddy Donaghue. John got the early break leading 11-3 after seven ends and by end 13 things weren’t getting any easier for Freddy trailing 21-7 with John going on to win 25-8. In another game Jill Johnstone played Krishna Motta. After seven ends Krishna led 8-4 and by end 11 the score was level at 9-9. The scores were still all tied up 12-12 after 14 ends and this was where Jill started to show her experience scoring 7-0 on ends 15 - 20 to lead 19-12 , Krishna scored one shot to trail 13-19. However, Jill scored the required six shots on the next two ends to win 25-13. In another game father and son combination Mick and Mathew Seymour played. Mick led narrowly 6-4 after four ends, Mathew then scored 5-0 to lead 9-6 after eight ends. Mick then led 11-9 after 10 ends and it was then Mathew’s turn scoring 6-3 to level the scores 15-15 after 17 ends. It was from that point Mathew showed his father who was boss in this game scoring the last 10 shots to win 25-15. The next game saw Nodsa Johnstone play Trevor Rees and as you would expect this was a tight affair to the end. Nodsa led 7-4 after six ends. Trevor then scored 7-4 to level the scores 11-11 after 11 ends Nodsa then opened a four shot advantage 16-12 after 15 ends. Trevor then scored 3-2 to trail 15-18 after 19 ends, Nodsa then scored five shots to lead 23-15. Trevor then scored three shots to trail 18-23 after 22 ends, Nodsa then scored the required two shots to win 25-18. John Worland played Garry Ryall, and this was a game played in two halves. Garry led 8-3 after six ends. He then scored 7-4 on ends 7-14 to lead 15-9. John then scored 5-3 to trail 15-18 after 19 ends. It was from there that things started to change, John then scored 9-2 to lead 24-20 after 25 ends. Garry then scored the next four shots to level the scores 24-24 all to make it a one end shootout. It was Garry, however, that scored the two shots required to win 26-24. The last game was between Mathew Seymour and Geoff Davey. Geoff led 6-5 after seven ends and Mathew then scored 4-2 to lead 9-8 after 12 ends. This was where Mathew started to get on top scoring 12-2 to lead 21-10 after 18 ends. Mathew then continued on scoring 4-1 to win 25-11. This sets up the semi-finals next week with Nodsa Johnstone to play Garry Ryall and Mat Seymour to play Jill Johnstone. Ariah Park Golf We had seven keen golfers turn up for our first game of the Summer Competition. This competition is just for fun playing Ambrose and hitting off the ladies’ tees and we don’t play holes 5-6-7 as we let the grass grow to try and cover the bare spots. So, holes 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9 are played three times and Scotty loves this as his favourite hole is number eight, so he gets to practise getting over the trees three times and he needs the practise as he only got over once on Saturday. Reckons the flies were in his face – “Yeah Right”. Has nothing to do with his reverse grip or his three degrees to the left followed by a two-and-a-half-degree pike and so forth. He comes up with a different excuse each shot. You wouldn’t believe me as to what sensational, senile, hysterical degree of difficulty he comes up with, all made up on the spot and when we do mishit a shot or putt, he gives it to us about not doing what he says. Well, it’s a good belly laugh for us. Nappa and Robbo took on Camo and Perko and were evenly matched at first, then Camo hit his straps and birdied a couple so after the first six holes myself and Robbo were four behind. Then the miracle happened, Camo and Perko started to listen to Scotty and the wheels fell off but not me, I just put my head down and blocked everything the Scotsman said. We turned the four-shot deficit into a one-shot lead. The next six holes were even but Robbo kept his banter up to try and upset our playing opposition – but to no avail. They wouldn’t take the bait, but the damage was done as we finished one shot better. Robbo’s diagnosis of Ariah Park golf took effect on those who would listen. A lesson learnt. The other three players, Maree, Zac and Barry, were having their own battles with Zac spraying his shots and Maree missing putts, so poor Barry had to carry these other two for a few holes until they found a bit of form. At least they didn’t have to listen to Robbo baffle on about two degrees of a degree or a left three-degree rotation or two and a half twist of the club face. There is lots more, but I only have limited space – (I could write a book on Robbo). Anyway, Zac and Maree did manage to get their act together to help Barry come up with a decent score. No Pikey this week – girl troubles or lovesick – something like that. So, it was a fairly quiet day – except for Robbo’s b******t – no Nodsa either. Footy grand final – no Rockin’ Rollins – wedding – no, not their own. Well maybe not, who knows they do come from Randwick Country. No Freddo, Jimmy, or Craig all footy grand final, watching or still getting over last week – who knows. But they will be back. There is still plenty of Daisy Grass on the course so I in my fine wisdom decided to use an orange golf ball – can see it easy laying in the grass – but not Robbo, while driving the “Tiger” cart, couldn’t see it at all, done an extra two kilometres driving over it, wrong direction, past it, all over the place. Talk about blind. Anyone got a spare pair of bi-focus they could lend him – and yes, I did kick him out of the driver’s seat after six holes – whinged about – orange ball, flies, heat, price of fuel, wind, no wind, two degrees left, three degrees with a twist – not working. Bloody hell it was supernatural, special, humorous, delightful and just damn painful to listen to and the worst thing about it we had to listen to it all day – thanks Mr Robert – Robb – Robertson Scotty. So back we go to the Club House for a run down on the days golf. Winners were the Three Stooges – Barry, Maree and Zac on 59 points. Runners up – The Has Been’s – Nappa and Robbo on 59 points. Last – yes last the Old Farts – Camo and Perko on 60 points. So, Barry you did good with the handicapping – after all that whinging by a few, the ones that came last that is. So be it. Nearest the Pins: Third - Barry – took it off poor Maree. (Nice) Eighth - Robbo – no prize ha ha. Shot of the Day: Robbo Perko picked up one of our tame frill neck lizards and put it on Robbo’s lap – well you ought have seen him move – like a shot out of a cannon – well deserved. Shot of the Day – still in shock. Shut him up but it was on the second last hole – poor lizard got more of a fright than Robbo, but it was funny to watch. So, thanks Mr and Mrs Harper for the Tucker and for everyone who played. Cheers Perferred Lies. Same time again next week, 12 noon -$10 Ambrose event. Coolamon Golf By THOMAS GOSS The highlight of the golfing season concluded last weekend with the playing of the penultimate and final rounds of the club championships. The finish in all grades did not match the excitement and drama of the AFL grand final nor the brutality of the rugby finals (although there was one incident when a total galloon who thought it hilarious to offer a handshake to one of the winners then withdrew his hand before the deed was accomplished and shook the crap out of the victim, laughing like a hyena and spilling a drink all over his top. Admirable restraint was shown because it could’ve gotten exceedingly ugly. In all grades the winners were virtually untroubled. Jimmy ‘Cricket’ Hard was rewarded for his glorious golf smashing the C Grade title and backing up to take the handicap event as well. It bears mentioning that he was the only competitor who played all four rounds. It concluded a great week for cricket as earlier he was awarded his very own postcode. In B Grade it was the old and decrepit’s time in the sun (which was not great for his pallid Irish skin). Tom Goss had his best round in decades, a 77 to run away with the title from Bruce Chant and Danny Milne who both saved the worst until last, in Danny case literally so as he finished with a nine on the last. Mick O’Brien was the hugely popular handicap winner after two excellent final rounds. From ancient enfeeblement to youthful vigour and vitality. Outstanding young golfer Jake Seymour finished a brilliant championship with a three under 69 to annex the title by 11 strokes. With Jake’s youth, dedication and talent the golfing world is his oyster. That’s assuming he likes oysters. Some believe they are like kissing angels while other are of the opinion they look and taste like something from a cow’s nostril. I am firmly in the former camp. Mitch O’Brien was the runner up while Gav Stephenson filled out the podium. The Ladies’ championship featured only one grade, and it was Sandy Wilson with steely determination emanating from every cell and sinew who put together the two best rounds of her life to street the field. This was a splendid reward for her sterling organisational efforts as club captain. Andy Hilton was the runner up. To the daily results. Saturday: Ladies’ winner Sandy Wilson - 82/65, Jackie Hilton 91/70. Men: Danny Milne 81/68, Bruce Chant 80/ 68, Harrison Delaney 88/67, Matt Hard 84/69 Pink ball Karen Hilton, Raffle Jackie Hilton. Sunday: Ladies- Sandy Wilson 79/63 on a count back from Gail O’Brien 88/63. Men: Tom Goss 77/66, Mick O’Brien 83/67, Jake Seymour 69/69, Murray Higman 74/70. Pink Ball - the mighty Monster, raffle Lachie Higman. The novelty prize list is too long and boring to include so those waiting patiently to see their name in print can feel deprived. Finally, the aftermath of the dazzling grand final victory was strangely muted, there were no strippers, no bags of cocaine and no wrestling and just one nudie run. What is happening to the younger generation? Seriously the behaviour was exemplary. All concerned should take a huge bow especially when the news seeped out of the nearby tragedy and the destructive behaviour of some grand final winning teams. All power to them. Coolamon is in great hands with our emerging youth. Congratulations to all Golfers as well for a superb Championship. Temora Bowling Club Bowls Five-A-Side The top two positions in Section B of the Five-A-Side competition have been decided after last weekend’s matches. Team Breust defeated Team Jordan five points-two points losing the Pairs match 5-20 but then taking out the triples and the Fours 11-6 and 19-3 respectively. Unfortunately for Team Breust, this moved them into third place on the ladder, and they miss out on the semi-finals. Team Stimson put the cleaners through Team Cook to win seven points to nil. They won the pairs 12-5, the triples 10-8 and the fours 11-3. They finished with 20 points to be placed second on the Section B ladder just half a point behind Team Cole. Team Cole will now meet the second placed Team from Section A while Team Stimson will play the highest ranked team from that section. Section A of this competition still have two deferred matches to be played. Team Mouawad (six points) still have a deferred round two match against Team Krause (8.5 points) to be played while Team New (15 points) have to play Team McKinnon (12 points) from their deferred round five encounter. The scenario is this: If Team McKinnon defeat Team New five points – two points, it won’t matter what happens in the other deferred game because they won’t amass enough points to sneak into second place. If Team New do a job on Team McKinnon, Team Krause will have to do a job on Team Mouawad to score at least five points minimum. Even though this event has been introduced to fill in a space in a now vacant calendar, it has proved popular with the players. Not all players like the format but most do anyway. The coming weeks will still be interesting. This coming weekend is the long weekend followed by the Bing Wallder Shield being held at Holbrook next week. The weekend of the 17 and 18 October will see the Temora Bowling Club hosting the Riverina-Murray Shield on behalf of the Regional Executive. This event is a women’s only event and is similar to the men’s Bing Wallder. Several days after that, the club will be conducting its annual Mixed Pairs mid-week Tournament which has a capacity field of 44 entries. Bing Wallder Shield The Selectors of the old Southern Slopes District have announced a squad to compete at Holbrook in a couple of week’s time. The Temora Bowling and Recreation Club currently have 10 players selected. Rink 1: Jake Anderson, Willie Rees (Ardlethan), Glen Keane and Bill Spletter. Rink 2: Daryl Gunson (Barmedman), Marcel Mouawad, Bill Robertson and Bruce Lack. Rink 3: Mick Daley, Glenn Breust, Rick McKinnon and Trevor Firman. Rink 4: Casey Longford (Lake Cargelligo), Harley Wilson (West Wyalong S and C), Dave Hillsley (West Wyalong B and R) and Jamie Beurckner (Ariah Park). King of the Turf It looks like we’ve been sent last week’s results by accident because Bruno Saffioti has apparently won yet again making it two in a row. However unlikely that sounds. Normally, after a scintillating run like last week, Saffioti has to be rested for at least a month. That’s why this week’s result looks suspicious. Temora Ex-Services Memorial Club Bowls Beautiful weather on Saturday encouraged 14 bowlers to have games, two games of pairs and one game of triples were played. Luke Sing, Lindsay Carle and Fred Coble proved too strong for Rodney Oliver, Richard Ryan and Graeme Sing. Betty Brabin and Dean Walsh had a great battle with Paul F and Peter McClelland and went on to win 14 shots to 11. In the other pairs game, it was a battle between brothers Bill and Ray Fisk, Bill and Susan Cartwright got off to a great start winning the first three ends but new bowler Janine Oliver, who is improving every week, and Ray soon found their line and length to eventually lose 11 shots to 17. Bill and Susan were winners on the day. The Jackpot was not won. A special triples day will be held on Saturday 3 October in memory of Danny Pinney. Mixed social bowls are held every Thursday at 1pm and Saturday at 12 and everyone is welcome.
