A big weekend of counter attractions, plus the green renovation, had a pronounced offset in numbers playing golf at the Griffith Golf Club.
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There was also a large contingent of players contesting the annual WRDGA Championships at Deniliquin.
A single stableford was contested last Saturday with a field of 48 players.
Adrian Smith 39 points won A Grade on sandy greens, nailing back-to-back birdies on the 8th and 9th.
Runner-up was Ryan Harrison, 47 points, carding birdies on the 3rd and 9th.
Andy Arnold with a great score of 43 points won B Grade, carding nine pars ahead of John Gale, 37 points, draining a birdie on the eighth.
Darcy Carnell 35 points won C Grade ahead of Bruce Smith 33 points on a countback.
Pro Pins won by 8th, Martin Sweeney and 15th, Bryan Salvestro.
Par Threes, 4th, Paul Piccoli, 7th, Neil Mahaffey, 11th, Justin Robertson, 16th, Luke De Valentin.
Vouchers to 33 points on a countback.
There was no competition golf on Sunday due to the Colour Me Crazy Charity Day with almost 1,000 people participating at the picture perfect venue.
The Mens and MIxed Holden Scramble will be held on Sunday, September 11th. It is the historical 25th Year of the scramble.
Just for entering, players receive Calloway Cup along with a range of sponsors offers, including the $550 Holden Cashback.
Winners of the regional finals will qualify for the final on the Sunshine Coast.
Entry forms can be downloaded at the Pro Shop.
A reminder also of the Family Day set down for Sunday, September 18th. It is a free day with free clinics for both children and adults. Football, golf, putting games, face painting, etc.,all free.
BBQ and drinks to be purchased.
Wednesday’s event is a single stableford, Saturday a single stroke for the monthly medal, another single stableford on Sunday.
The finals of the Keno NSW Mixed 4 BBB Championships will be played at Bonville between September 6th-9th.
Veterans golf
THE veterans played their single stableford last Friday in two grades.
Allan King 35 points won the 0-18 Grade on a countback over John Gale 35 points.
Charlie Jones amassed 44 points to win 19-36 Grade ahead of Yenda visitor Jake Carter 40 points.
Pins won by 4th, Don Catanzariti, 7th, John Gale, 8th, Ray Barrington. Vouchers to 31 points on a countback.
Thursday’s event was a single stableford.
Only enough players for one grade last Tuesday, a single stableford won by Yenda visitor Lance Gilbert 40 points, Doug McWilliam 49 points second.
Vouchers won by Graeme Gifford, Dave Henderson, Charlie Jones and Roy Calabria.
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