In ladies news, the girls competed in their Golf NSW 2-Person Ambrose last Tuesday. As it turned out, the respective handicaps of the two teams which chalked up the best scratch score proved to be the difference, with Janelle Doust and Cheryl McKee scoring 79 for a nett 69 score, beating Simone Pilotto and Maria McManus 79, nett 71.

Marg Hogan and Marg Bradley secured third place with 721/2 nett, while the ball comp went to teams with a score of 811/4 nett or better. Janelle and Cheryl will now represent the club at the Riverina Playoffs at the Wagga Country Club in November.

A small field returned for a stableford event on Friday, and in Division 1, Simone Pilotto scored 38 points for a win, from Cassie Gill, 37 points. In Division 2, Sandra Donohue ran hot with 41 points for a good win from Vi Gardner, 32 points.

Members played a stableford event last Wednesday, and in A Grade, Matt McMullen scored 40 points for a solid win from consistent low-markers Clarrie Ridley 37, and Kyle Harrison 36 points. Tom McDonnell scored 36 points to beat Peter McDonald on a c/b and collect B Grade voucher, while John Tritton claimed third spot with 34 points. NTPs to Mick de Vries, Grahame Winson and Peter Conlin. Ball comp to 33 points on a c/b.

Saturday's July Monthly Medal stroke event, and once again, the in-form Warren Lynch was in the mix, scoring 73 nett in difficult conditions, only to get pipped on a c/b for the A Grade medal by John Dare. In B Grade, Zac Nimmo scored 72 nett for a one-shot win from John Parker, while Peter Austin also carded 72 nett to get home from Charlie Adams. NTPs to Max Horsnell, Andy White and David Billingham. Ball comp to 77 nett on a c/b.

The Business Girls also played a stroke event on Saturday, which went to Lyn McMullen, from Kim Gilmore. NTP voucher: Cheryl McKee.

Finally, Warren Lynch kept his swing on track when he took out Tim Barlow's nine-hole Sunday stableford event with 22 points, from Phil Harrison 20 points, and Mick Hazell 19 points. Ball comp to 17 points.

No tennis today in the Wednesday Junior Doubles Tennis Competition at the Bolton Park Tennis Complex.

The competition will begin next week Wednesday July 31.

The competition is open to all players that are able to serve. To enter turn up at the courts before the start time of 4pm, finishing at 6pm sharp.

Intersport Australia (formerly Sportsman's Warehouse) gift cards are awarded at the end of the competition for those players playing five matches, as well as a best and fairest award.

The winner of the last competition was Alastair Wright on 961/2 points. In second place was Robert Grantham on 90 points with Michael Paolucci-Ellis on 85 points then Victoria Grantham and Isaac Schiller tied on 74 1/2 points making up the top-five placings.

Tied winners of the best and fairest award for this competition were Makenna Irlam and Isaac Schiller.

For inquires about the junior competition or tennis lessons, please contact Roman Adamcewicz on 6922 4963 or 0439 584 125.

At Forest Hill, there is social tennis every Sunday afternoon from 3pm for all standards. Contact Col on 0447 464 234 or Trevor on 0407 513 974.

San Isidore Tennis Club has tennis coaching Monday from 4.30pm. Also, there is social tennis every Friday at San Isidore starting at 6pm. All standards are welcome: contact Ruth on 0409 743677.

Congratulations to Ross Maguire and Noel O'Brien on winning the Zone 8 Senior Pairs Final 23 shots to 13, against Ian Black and Bruce Russell at Narrandera on the weekend. They now progress to the state finals at Ettalong on September 21.

Wednesday Blind draw Triples was sponsored by Commonwealth Bank and Cartridge World. Winners with 20 points were Andy Carey, Jack Cousley and Ron Myers , runners-up Chris Leonard, Doug Murray, Jim Brown 18 points; 3rd place Paul Fenwick, Bill Wilson, Bruce Barber 17 points.

Friday Nominated Pairs sponsored by Hertz Rentals and Whitings Dry Cleaners saw Col Firman and Nathan Gardiner take out the winner's prizemoney with 26 points; runners-up Bob Hart, Ross McKenzie 23 points; 3rd place Doug Kinder, Max Simmons 20 points.

Saturday Blind Draw Sets Play winners were Nick de Bruyn, Norm King, Peter Dolden 18 points; runners-up Max Simmons, Paul Parker 14 points; 3rd place Alan Jacobson, Peter Wild 12 points.

Sunday Mixed Blind draw winners: Col Smith, "Tiny" Bower, Grace Smith 17 points; runners-up Ian Groves, Joy Robbins 16 points.

Nomination sheets are on the board for the annual Commonwealth Bank Challenge Pairs Tournament on Saturday and Sunday, September 7 and 8, with $4230 prizemoney.

Nomination sheets are also on the board for the Monthly Settlers Group Blind Draw Triples Tournament on August 12, with $600 prizemoney; 3 games 14 ends with 9.15am start.

Coming Events

Wednesday Blind Draw Triples. Names in by noon for 1pm start

Friday Blind Draw 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 1pm for 1.30pm start

Tuesday, July 16

Club Drawn Pairs

Marion McCrum & Lynn Eggleton def Nola Post & Fran Mahon

Region 10 Singles Championships

Congratulations Leone Maher on winning the Region 10 Singles Championship, defeating players from Temora & Young. Leone now advances to the state championship in Tamworth in September.

Thursday, July 18

Club Drawn Pairs

Grace Smith & Anne Leonard def Marion McCrum & Lynn Eggleton

Sandra Lucas & Joan Stair def Alice Bower & Mona Thornton

Social Bowls:

Norma Gay & Jan Wilson def Kay Reid & Kay McMillan

Joy Robbins, Gayle Hull & Jenny Mitchell def Sally Davidson, Verna Quigley & Fran Mahon

Day Winner: Sandra Lucas & Joan Stair

The last couple of weeks have been pretty much non events.

On the 10^th, five riders took off from Billy's Bean at the prescribed time of around 9:30am, headed for places like Temora, Coolamon and Cootamundra and promptly all got split up into groups of two. In other words, they all managed to get lost.

They all had lunch somewhere and slunk off home in the afternoon wondering where each and every one had got to. How a small group of five can get lost is beyond me, but I feel age may have played a small part.

The weather was so lousy on the 17th that no-one was prepared to have a go, so coffee was the order of the day.

Saturday Meet and Greet sessions have been a bit on the light side and that I believe has a lot to do with Antarctic temperatures.

On Sunday, only three members braved the sunshine and mild temperature for our ride. We departed the usual start point at 9.30am and rode to Coolamon for coffee via Collingullie, Currawarna and Brushwood. When it was time to continue riding, we decided to lunch at Tumut.

Riding through the countryside via Junee, Eurongilly, Nangus, Gundagai and Gocup, we arrived at Tumut to have our pies in the sky.

The return trip was along the Snowy Mountains, Hume and Sturt Highways parting company at Alfredtown.

The next events to come up will be the Morundah ride on August 18, Tallangatta on the 4th and the Tri Branch weekend on September 6, 7 and 8.

The Morundah ride was originally set for August 4 but had to be changed to the 18th due to hotel availability.

As usual rides leave McDonald's car park in Edward Street at 9.30am. Wednesday rides leave the Busy Bean at 35 Gurwood Street (Billy's) at 9.30am.

Ride well, ride safe and ride to enjoy.

Members will know that Rick Bedford, 7481, Life Member 12 has ridden on. Rick passed away with his family at his side on Saturday, June 22. I am sure you all share with the national committee in expressing our condolences to Sherol Bedford and her family after the passing of former national president and life member.

Rick joined the Ulysses Club on August 23, 1994 and was very active member. He was first elected to the national committee in 1998 to 1999, served as vice-president from 1999 to 2002 and served again as president from 2002 to 2006. Rick was made a life member of the Ulysses Club in honour of his exemplary service. The award was presented to Rick at the AGM in 2008 in Townsville.

Rick fought a very courageous battle against oesophageal cancer, remaining a positive, thoughtful man until the end. A former policeman, a published author, a great ambassador for the Ulysses club and a good friend to all who knew him, Rick leaves behind a great legacy and will be remembered for many reasons, including being the president who made tough decisions at the Canberra AGM to ensure the safety of all Ulyssians, but also as the gentleman who had the forethought to realise that the RV component of the Ulysses Club was vital to its older population.

For further information on the Ulysses Club phone Mary on 0413 586 196 or you may contact the National Office on 1300 134 123.