22/09/18
Saturday Stableford
A grade
1st – A. Varcoe 40pts
2nd – A. Ferguson 39pts
3rd – O. Merritt 34pts
B grade
1st – B. Thompson 37pts
2nd – G. Cameron 34pts cb
3rd – T. Hutchinson 34pts
N.T.P
3rd – T. Atkinson
5th – A. Varcoe
13th – A. Varcoe
17th – T. Hutchinson
2nd to 9th – T. Atkinson
2nd to 18th – A. Ferguson
Birdies
G. Warren
J. Saint
C. Agnew
20/09/18
Thursday Stableford
9 hole
1st – M. Pilmore 22pts cb
2nd – C. Kuiper 22pts
3rd – J. Allen 19pts
18 hole
1st – M. Pilmore 39pts cb
2nd – C. Kuiper 39pts cb
3rd – J. Allen 39pts
N.T.P
5th – S. Warren
Millicent Golf Club Ladies Results Wednesday 19th September
The Semi Finals of the Club and B Grade Championships were held at the Millicent Golf Club on Wednesday 19th September.
Contesting the Club Championship, Lana Barlow defeated Helen Chilton 3/1 and in a tight tussle, Kirsty Bailey defeated Sue Agnew on the 20th hole.
The B Grade matches were won by Janet Watson from Julie McKenzie 5/4 and Bronwyn Clarke from Glenis Skeer 3/2.
Whilst the Semi Finals were being played, seven ladies played a Stableford Competition on the Short Course, hitting off the Orange Tees.
Leonie Williams was the runaway winner with 51 points, runner up was Sue Ireland with 40 points and Mary Pettman came in third with 37 points.
Nearest to the Pin on the 5th Hole was Leonie Williams, Sue Ireland was nearest to the Pin for 2 on the 17th hole and she also scored a birdie on the 16th Hole.
Next Wednesday the Finals of the Club and Grade Championships will be contested over 36 holes. The Club Championship will be between Lana Barlow and current Champion, Kirsty Bailey, this will be followed by the B Grade match, where Bronwyn Clarke will play Janet Watson.
The C Grade match will be played over 18 holes and will be contested by Pam Packer and Sue Ireland.
After play, a Champagne and Sherry Party will be held, followed by Presentations and Dinner. All ladies are invited to dress to the theme of Op Shop Glamour for the occasion.
Stableford Winner Leonie Williams, Runner Up Sue Ireland.
Millicent Golf Club Ladies Results 12.9.18
The Quarter Finals of the Club and Grade Championships were conducted at the Millicent Golf Club on Wednesday 12th September. Lana Barlow, the top qualifier, defeated Mardi Sunderland 5/4, Helen Chilton defeated Kathy Sporer 4/3, Sue Agnew defeated Lyn Watson 4/2 and the current Club Champion, Kirsty Bailey defeated her daughter, Alex Lambert 4/3.
In the B Grade, first and second qualifiers, Bronwyn Clarke and Julie McKenzie had a bye, while Glenis Skeer defeated Carmel Cory 4/2 and Janet Watson had a convincing win over Michele Smith 7/6.
Nine other ladies played a Stableford Competition on the Short Course from the Orange markers. Bronwyn Clarke survived the countback to win from Mary Winser, both on 39 points, while Mary Pettman came in third with 36 points. Bronwyn also won the nine hole competition with 21 points.
Josie Davies, who only commenced playing golf this year, was nearest to the pin on the 5th hole and sunk her putt for a birdie 2.
Sue Ireland was nearest to pin for two on the 17th hole.
Next Wednesday, the Semi Finals of the Club and Grade Championships will be played. Club Champion contestants, Lana Barlow and Helen Chilton hit off at 9.15am, followed by Sue Agnew and Kirsty Bailey at 9.25am.
The B Grade matches will be between Bronwyn Clarke and Glenis Skeer at 9.35am and Julie McKenzie and Janet Watson at 9.45am.
All other players are invited to play a Stableford Competition, once again hitting off the Orange Markers at 10.00am after the Championship matches.
Winner Bronwyn Clarke, Runner up Mary Winser, Third Place Mary Pettman, NTP Winner 5th Josie Davies, NTP Winner 17th Sue Ireland.
Millicent Golf Club Men’s Results Thursday 6.9.18 and Saturday 8.9.18
Thursday’s Competition was Stableford and 15 Men took out cards.
The 9 hole Competition winner was David Seymour who blitzed the field with 22 points. Next in line were Graham “Spike” Warren and Brian Thomson who both scored great scores of 19 points, “Spike” winning the countback for second place over Thomo.
David Seymour was the overall winner after 18 Holes with 40 points, winning a countback from Tony Bowering, also on 40 points. Matt Warren came in third with 39 points.
Nearest to Pin on the 5th hole was Tony Bowering.
A small field of 21 men played a Stableford Competition on Saturday 8th September.
Paul Whitford is continuing his great form, to win the A Grade Competition with 39 points from Vyv Bennison and Greg Cook, both on 36 points, Vyv winning the countback for second place.
The B Grade winner was Men’s Captain, Trevor Atkinson who won the countback from David Seymour, both with 37 points, Lyal “Spinner” MacGregor coming in third place with 36 points.
Nearest to Pin on the 3rd was Andy Varcoe, 5th – Justyn Saint, 13th – Bruce Packer and 17th was Mark Pilmore.
Paul Whitford achieved two birdies on the Par 3 Holes, while Justyn Saint, Graham Sunderland, Bruce Packer, Greg Cook and Shane Stevens all scored one each.
Next Saturday’s competition is Stableford for both Men and Ladies.
Members are reminded that the Tri Challenge between Millicent, Blackwood and Loxton is to be played at Millicent on the Long Weekend, the main competition being contested on Sunday 30th September. All players are asked to indicate their intention to play by placing your name on the sheet at the Clubhouse, or contact the Club.
Dinner will be served at the Club on Sunday evening.
Millicent Golf Club Ladies Championships
The Quarter Finals of the Club and Grade Championships for the Millicent Golf Club Ladies will be held on Wednesday 12th September
Club Championships Qualifiers
Lana Barlow
Sue Agnew
Kirsty Bailey
Helen Chilton
Kathy Sporer
Alex Lambert
Lyn Watson
Mardi Sunderland
The Match between Lana Barlow and Mardi Sunderland will commence at 9am, followed by Helen Chilton and Kathy Sporer, Sue Agnew and Lyn Watson, then mother and daughter, Kirsty Bailey and Alex Lambert.
The top qualifier for the B Grade was Bronwyn Clarke, followed by Julie McKenzie, Janet Watson, Glenis Skeer, Carmel Cory and Michele Smith
Clarke and McKenzie will have a bye and advance straight to the Semi Finals. The other matches will see Janet Watson play Michele Smith and Glenis Skeer play Carmel Cory.
As there were limited numbers of C Graders to qualify, there will be only a Final which will be played on Wednesday 26th September between Pam Packer and Sue Ireland.
A Stableford competition on the Short Course Orange Tees will be held for all players who are not competing in the Championships.
Millicent Golf Club Ladies Open Day 7.9.18
Millicent Golf Club Ladies held their annual Open Day on Friday 7th September, attracting an excellent field of 74 players from twelve clubs from throughout the South East of SA and Western Victoria. Clubs represented were Beachport, Blue Lake, Bordertown, Casterton, Keith, Kingston, Lucindale, Mount Gambier, Naracoorte, Penola, Robe and Millicent.
The format of the day was Pinehurst Foursomes, and prior to play, Millicent Golf Club Ladies Captain, Helen Chilton, welcomed all players before they ventured out onto the course in perfect weather conditions.
The Lucindale combination of sisters, Sharon Menz and Rachel Smith returned the best score of the day with an 87 off the stick to win the Gross event. Runners up were Kirsty Bailey and Lyn Watson from Millicent with 89.
Beachport players dominated the Handicap event with Glenis Skeer, who is a member at both Millicent and Beachport and Jan Green from Beachport taking the honours to win the event with a nett 68. Runners up were their fellow club members Marilyn Bellinger and Annie MacLennan with nett 70. They were closely followed by Beachport’s Sue Wheal and Karen MacGregor in third place with 70.5, while the Blue Lake duo of Beryl Mahoney and Helen Myers came in fourth with nett 73.5.
Nearest to Pin – 3rd – Lana Barlow – Millicent
Nearest to Pin – 5th – Mary Winser – Millicent
Nearest to Pin – 13th – Karena Higgins – Lucindale
Nearest to Pin – 2nd Shot – 17th – Helen Myers – Blue Lake
Straight Drive – 9th – Sue Prosser – Naracoorte
Combined Long Drive – 7th – Alex Lambert & Mary Warneke – Millicent
Combined Long Drive – 14th – Pam Symonds & Carol Bennett – Robe
As there was no one that hit the green for Nearest to Pin 2nd shot on the 12th Hole for 32 to 45 Handicappers, a draw was conducted and was won by Shirley Brown from Beachport.
At the completion of play, a delicious afternoon tea was enjoyed by all players prior to the presentation of trophies.
Captain, Helen Chilton then thanked all Millicent Golf Club Ladies for their contribution towards the organisation of the event, especially those who catered for the day, Pam Packer, Mary Pettman and Sophie Chilton. She also complimented the Greens staff for presenting the course in excellent condition and thanked all participants for competing on the day, ensuring the success of the event.
Club Member, Mary Pettman, who is quite well known by the South East Golfing fraternity, then drew the raffle, where a number of great prizes were on offer, all donated by the Millicent Ladies and appreciated by the lucky winners.
Gross Winners – Rachel Smith & Sharon Menz (Lucindale)
Gross Runners Up – Lyn Watson & Kirsty Bailey (Millicent)
Handicap Winners – Glenis Skeer (Millicent) & Jan Green (Beachport)
Handicap Runners Up – Marilyn Bellinger & Annie MacLennan (Beachport)
Handicap Third place – Sue Wheal & Karen MacGregor (Beachport
Handicap Fourth place – Helen Myers & Beryl Mahoney (Blue Lake)
