Saturday March 23rd – Algie Mitchell Shield Semi-finals & Stableford

The expected heat, 30C plus did not really eventuate; a gusting wind that moved from NE to NW kept the field cool but played havoc with balls in the air.   Players who could shoot below the tree line were able to keep the ball in play, those who chose to go higher had to make allowances for the wind.  On some occasions it blew and balls curved back on their intended line,  on other occasions to stopped and balls ended up well wide of the fairway or green.  There was a growing amount of new grass on the fairways and most players were able to find good lies for many of their second shots.  The greens were still recovering from the recent deep coring; they were still a little slow and there were some odd movements here and there.  The day also saw the semi-finals of the Algie Mitchell Shield.  The winners have seen the 2019 Algie Mitchell become the “Octogenarian’s Shield” still, regardless of age, if you play down the middle and chip and putt well, then you are in with a chance. On a warm and windy autumn afternoon the results were;

Men’s Winner; Michael Squire (7) – 40 pts from Scott Williams (16) – 39 pts, Michael Reid (29) – 38 pts & Anthony Lakey (21) – 37 pts Women’s Winner; Kath Jekabsons (29) – 35 pts

NTPs; 1st – Mal Mottram/Darlene Baker, 15th – Chris Manktelow

Algie Mitchell Semi-finals

John Laing (14) D Scott Williams – 7/6 (Played earlier in the week)

Mick Nicholls Snr (14) D Les Gaunt (0) – 3/2

Algie Mitchell Shield Final – April 13th

Mick Nicholls Snr (0) Vs John Laing (7)

Thursday March 21st – Kilmore Bowl – Kilmore G. C.

On a warm, autumn day 57 players competed for the 2019  Kilmore Bowl.  RGC was represented by Jenny Hartley, Wendy Gosden and Lorraine Robb.  They scored a creditable 104 points. Lorraine (35) enjoyed the summer run with some great approach shots and good putting, which compensated for some poor tee and fairway shots she was able to win C grade with a great score of 42 points. This earned her 5 Player of the Year points.

The Bowl was won by a team from Craigieburn with a great score of 111 points with Seymour 2 were runners up with 110 points.

Wednesday March 20th – RWH 4BBB

With a blistering score of 49 Stableford points the team of Elaine Scanlon and Wendy Gosden won the Romsey round of the Royal Women’s Hospital 4BBB. They will now progress to the Dalhousie District finals along with Lorraine Robb and Kath Jekabsons who were runners up on the day.
Chris Manktelow won the individual stableford event with a score of 40 points with Lis Manktelow and Hugh Williams equal second.

Sunday March 17th – DDGA Country Teams Fundraiser – Euroa G. C.

136 players from throughout Dalhousie District participated in the annual 4-player Ambrose at Euroa. Golfers enjoyed a well-presented course in late summer weather conditions.  DDGA Life Membership was presented to Joyce White from Avenel who has held all executive positions in Dalhousie and caddied for country teams from 2002-2013. Additionally she was very active with the committee working towards the amalgamation of the Dalhousie District men’s and women’s associations. There was some fantastic scores on the day.

Men’s results: Euroa with a of score 60         Nett winners; Avenel 65-10 -54
Women’s result;  Nett Broadford/ Mooroopna – 71 from RGC – Darlene Baker/Wendy Gosden/Jenny Hartley/Elaine Scanlon 74-12.25-61.75
Mixed results:  Nett winners Euroa – 65-8-56
The RGC Team of  enjoyed witnessing Wendy’s birdie on the par 3 12th and Darlene’s great 80 meter chip in for birdie on the par 4 16th.  Wendy rounded off the day with a NTP on the 12th.

Saturday March 16th – Stroke & Qtr Finals Algie Mitchell Shield

The recent cooler nights, some dew and steady irrigation saw quite a green tinge across the course.  However, up close there were still many bare patches so relief was still given.  As the round progressed a steady breeze cooled the park, first from the north-east and later in the round from the east.  The hard fairways and warm, dry air saw all players driving longer than usual however there was the occasional ball that, on landing, took a surprising turn either onto or well away from the green.  The greens were still a little sandy and whist the reserve greens mower had done a good job the surfaces were a little furry; those who “putted with conviction” usual got a good result.  The quarter finals of the club’s second oldest shield (1970) were very even until the final holes of the back nine.  The stroke event saw a number of players play to or better their handicaps.  It was great to welcome Dean vanDenHeuval back to the club after a number of years working up north.  On a warm, reasonably still afternoon, the results were;

Winner; Keith Hocking – 99/30/69, Chris vanDerVliet – 96/26/70, Pat Chisholm – 86/15/71 & Chris Lingard – 72/1/71

NTPs; 15th & 16th – Dean vanDenHeuval

Algie Mitchel Shield quarter Finals

Les Gaunt (0) D Anthony Lakey (13) – 4/3

John Laing (0) D Bruce Robb (2) – 4/3

Mick Nicholls Snr (1) D John Freestone (0) – 19th

Scott Williams (0) D Chris Manktelow (19) – 3/1

Algie Mitchell Semi-finals

Les Gaunt (0) Vs Mick Nicholls Snr (14)

Scott Williams (0) Vs John Laing (14)

Friday March 15th – Goonawarra Bowl

The Goonawarra Bowl was held in near perfect golfing weather. The course was in great condition even though major redevelopments/changes were under way on a number of holes on the front nine.  75 women in teams of three competed on the day. The Bowl winners were from Northern Golf Club with a combined score of 104 points.The Romsey team of Beryl Cole, Kath Jekabsons and Darlene Baker enjoyed the day and had a commendable score of 95 points.
Beryl’s wonderful score of 37 points, one of the best of the day and the winner of the B Grade Event. Well done Beryl.

Thursday March 14th – Ruby McKenzie Perpetual Trophy

33 players enjoyed beautiful weather on a well-presented course at Woodend to compete in the Ruby McKenzie Perpetual Trophy, a teams and individual stableford event.  Congratulations to the local team team who played very well to win their Trophy with 99 stableford points.  RGC was represented by Jenny Hartley, Wendy Gosden and Elaine Scanlon who came third with a team total of 84 stableford points.  In the individual event congratulations to A grade Ricky Rickman (12) 33 points from Seymour and  B Grade Jenni Vannell (22) 29 points from Lancefield the other individual winners. Elaine Scanlon (30) 32 stableford points won C grade, Elaine scored 4 District Player of the Year Points
NTP on the 2nd – Jenny Hartley

Saturday March 9th – Ambrose

After the deep coring of the greens on Friday March 8th the course was more than challenging.  Getting to the green as virtually no different to other weeks but once on there things really changed.  Players had to attack the cup or risk being well short  and many well struck putts seemed to be on line only to take a late swerve and miss the cup.  the day wore on the sun dried the greens and the accompanying layer of sand meaning the back nine saw most players’ chips and putts end up well passed the cup.  The afternoon ended up quite a lot hotter than expected and a very brief cool change, with NE a breeze, blew in as the final groups were heading for home.  ON a hot and sandy course the results were;

Winners; Les Gaunt/Dave Richardson/Roger Baker; 67/8.6/58.4 from Bob Dwyer/Bruce Robb/Darlene Baker; 76/14.3/61.7

NTPs; 1st – John Laing, 15th – Roger Baker & 16th Roger Baker

Thursday March 7th – Marysville Bowl – Marysville G. C.

Sixty-five players from 18 clubs competed at Marysville for the Sandi Wilson Bowl. RGC was represented by Beryl Cole, Wendy Gosden and Elaine Scanlon who, whilst beaten by the course, enjoyed the lovely, green and lush fairways and rough and the top quality, very challenging greens. Only Two balls were lost to the fast flowing river!
The winner of the Bowl was a team from RACV Healesville with a score of 98  runners up Marysville with 97