Five riders took off last Wednesday, got as far as Culcairn and couldn’t resist the temptation to throw down a  coffee at the Bakery. They then meandered across to Howlong to another bakery, this time for lunch. The big cost of these rides is not fuel but the nourishment.  After lunch the riders traversed the little townships on the way back to Gerogery and from there enjoyed terrific riding conditions back to Wagga.

On Saturday there was a good roll up for Meet and Greet and the Toy Run Committee had a fundraiser at Kooringal Mall. They  also sold tickets for the Toy Run raffle. First prize is a 125cc Atomic off-road bike complete with helmet and gloves,  second prize is a Zeigler and Brown twin grill barbecue and third prize is a Black Max air compressor. The next ride is the Pink Ribbon ride, leaving McDonalds Edward St Car Park at 9am on Sunday. The $10 cost goes towards Breast Cancer research.  For info call Jackie Starr on 0413 305 753 or 6924 1772. Remember, Meet and Greet at Billy’s Café from 10am on Saturdays.  Wednesday rides from Billy’s at 9am and Sunday Rides from McDonalds Car Park at 9am when scheduled. 

Mixed Pairs Championships first round: David Ferguson, Joan Brandenburg def Alan Jacobson, Helen Tyrrell 35/19; Col Firman, Cheryl Darcy def Gary Brookes, Joan Stair 23/12; Peter and Kay Reid def Ben Sharpe, Loz de Bruyn 18/15; Bernie Benson, Kay McMillam def Peter Thornton, Melissa Rayner 22/15.  Wednesday blind Draw Triples winners: John Hetherington, Charlie Ryan, Barry Ingram 25 points; runners-up Paul Fenwick, Alan Jacobson, Norm King 23  points; 3rd place John Ashcroft, "Bull" Dillon, Peter Wild 21 points. Friday nominated Pairs winners: John Hetherington, "Cowboy" Metcalfe 24  points; runners - up Jim Carroll, John Ashcroft 23 points; 3rd place Jeff Post, Ron Myers 18 points. Saturday blind winners : Ron Francis, "Bull" Dillon 21 points; runners-up Paul Fitzgerald, Bob Robertson 20 points. Sunday mixed mufti winners: Anne Leonard, Catherine Mahedy, Pat McDonald 22 points; runners-up Barb Cotterill, Bev Robinson 18 points. Nominations close 19 October for open draw Club Triples Championship; first round to be played 27 October. Nomination sheet on board for Fully Loaded blind draw pairs 28 October, 1pm start.

The Knights Meats Classic Triples Tournament is on 29 and 30 October with $7000 prizemoney, with only 5 team spots left. Coming events: Wednesday blind draw Triples, names in by noon for 1pm start. Friday Nominated Pairs, names in by noon for 1pm start. Saturday Blind draw, names in by  noon for 1pm start. Sunday Mixed Blind Draw, names in by noon for 1pm start.

A good roll up on Saturday considering the road closures for floods. The wind was strong and changing direction and intensity so all struggled other than John Goodwin who posted two great scores to win the McDonald Cup.

Welcome to Matt Judd, our new member who has caught the bug after having a couple of goes and is showing promise.  We also received a visitor who indicated interest in joining our growing club. Thanks to Dave who is making sure our targets are in pristine condition despite our members insisting on firing tight groups in the middle and making a mess of his work!

Next weekend a working bee is planned, weather permitting. Members assistance with mowers, whipper snippers and spray guns will be required from 9.30am Saturday. 

Results from Lockhart as follows: Target Rifle David Xuereb-A=91.7, Jeremy Westblade-B-93.5, Matt Judd-C-51. F Class John Goodwin-FO-115.9, Ben Goodwin-FO-112.4, Graham Crowe-FS-108.3, Rob Jeffery-FO-107.3, John Dixon-FS-80. Optical Phil Bain – 99.14. 

Next week we will shoot 900 Yards. 

Last Thursday’s Vets Stableford saw John Burkinshaw make light work of the tough conditions as he sizzled around the front nine holes fourteen shots under his handicap for 32 pts, three clear of his playing partner, Eddie Wall, who also ran hot for 29. Bob Moore accumulated 27 for third place. Others who went well on the day were Barry Longmore 25, and Bob Hodge 23.

With the back nine drying out, members played the front nine twice in Wednesday’s Stableford. Mick de Vries and Peter Friedlieb warmed up for next week’s Murray River Golf Tour with scores of 33 and 32 pts respectively, while Mark McIntyre came third with 31 on a c/b. NTP to Warren Lynch. Ball comp to 26 pts. Shot of the day went to Steve Hall, who smashed his drive fifty metres down the middle of the par four 7th. The kangaroo whose backside stopped the ball in full flight just blinked, and hopped away. It seems Steve’s reputation as the club’s most powerful ball-striker suffered more of a dent than the kangaroo did!

The back nine had recovered well for Saturday’s members Stableford event, and good scores were easier to come by. In A Grade, Nigel Hazell scored 37 pts for a win, from Tony Merrigan 35 pts. Eugene Shannon scored 34 pts to take care of the B Grade event, with Matt McMullen runner-up on a c/b with 33 pts. Ray Barnett carded 37 pts for success in C Grade, a point better than the consistent Eddie Wall. NTP’s to Mick Laurent, Peter Conlin and Dave McGrath. Ball comp to 32 pts. 

Sunday’s nine-hole Stableford comp rounded off the week, with Andy White cleaning up with 19 pts, from Peter Taylor 18 pts on a c/b from Phil Harrison, Dave Tyler and John Hazell.

Tennis lessons have resumed this week at the normal times and days. The junior tennis competitions at the Forest Hill courts will recommence this Saturday. The masters competition is for players wanting more serious tournament play, with proper tie-breaker sets being played and prizemoney for the top 20 players, as well as a best and fairest award. To take part, turn up at the start time of 3pm until 5pm. New leader of the masters competition is Caden Maxwell on 8 points close behind Oliver Plum on 7 points then Reece Rutland on 5 points with Sam Hood and Lara Plum tied on 3 point make up the top 5 positions.

The junior tennis competition is open to all juniors, and is the first step to playing competition. All players should be able to serve to take part. This competition starts at 3pm to 5pm. In the junior tournament Lachlan McDonald on 5 points is ahead of Emma McDonald and Tory Grantham tied on 2 points. The McDonalds sports awards last week went to: Masters winners Lara Plum and Robert Grantham. Junior Tournament winner was Lachlan McDonald. All enquires about the junior competitions or tennis lessons please contact Roman Adamcewicz on 6922 4963 or 0439 584 125.

Due to the invitation triples tournament there will be no social bowls on Tuesday. Club drawn 4's results: Kay Morley, Jenny Mitchell, Norma Gay, Ralene Woodbury Def  Mona Thornton,  Kay Reid, Pat Macdonald, Pat McIntyre. Margaret Hounsell, Sandra Lucas, Trish IIrilli, Elaine Larkin  Def  Verna Burkinshaw, June Chappelow, Joan Stair, Nola Post. Barb Cotterill, Michelle Henderson, Marian McCrum, Bev Robinson  Def  Cheryl Darcy (sub), Elsie McCrum, Lyn Carroll, Helen Tyrell Club drawn 4's Semi Final:   Margaret Hounsell, Sandra Lucas, Trish IIrilli, Elaine Larkin  Def  Barb Cotterill, Muriel Telford, Marian McCrum, Bev Robinson Finals of the club drawn 4's to be completed on Thursday.

Social Bowls: Fran Mahon, Muriel Telford  tied  Tracie Browne, Anne Leonard.   Jenny Edwards,Robyn Samuelson  Def  Kay McMillan, Lorna Woolbank. 6.10.16   Jenny Edwards, Jenny Mitchell, Lyn Carroll  Def  Jan Wilson, Fay Dallinger, Lyn Carroll. Leone Maher, Jan Fitzsimmons, Anne Purcell  Def  Mona Thornton, June Chappelow, Irene crouch. Tracie Browne, Pat Macdonald, Alice Bower  Def  Kay McMillan, Lorna Woolbank, Anne Leonard