Thursday

There was a field of 20 men who played a Stableford Competition at the Millicent Golf Club on Thursday 8th November.

The locals welcomed ex member Grant Hastings who was visiting from his home in New Zealand.

Once again some fantastic scores were returned, the Nine hole competition which was played on the back nine, saw Ron Hateley and Craig Kuiper both scoring 22 points, Ron winning the countback from Craig to take the honours, while Ben Golding was in third place with 21 points.

Ron’s consistency on both nines saw him also win the 18 hole competition with 42 points. Grant Hastings, obviously enjoying the company of his playing partners on his return to the club for the day scored 41 points to be in second place, while Craig Kuiper’s 40 points was good enough for third place.

Spike Warren cleaned out the Eagle’s nest after scoring a three on the Par 5 7th hole. David Seymour was nearest to the pin on the Par 3 5th hole.

Saturday

On Saturday there were 29 men who played a Stroke round, 3 Ladies played a Stableford Competition, while there was also three of the newer Lady Members who played a social round.

The winning Men’s scores on Saturday were all well below par, a reflection on the outstanding work being carried out by the few
volunteers in presenting the Golf course in such great condition, and for this, the members must be very thankful.

A Grader’s, Alan Schultz and Ben Golding both scored nett 69’s. Even though Ben had a fine 77 off the stick, it did not enable him to win the countback, Alan taking the honours over Ben and Andrew Ferguson coming in third with a nett 72.

Peter Burchard scored a nett 70 to take out the B Grade Competition from Michael McRostie, nett 72 and Trevor Atkinson was in third place with a nett 74 after a countback from Ian Todd also with nett 74.

Nearest to the Pin on the Par 3 holes were won by Trevor Atkinson on the 3rd, Andy Varcoe on the 5th, Greg Cook on the 13th and Alan Schultz on the 17th.

Second Shot to the 9th for the B Grade was won by Geoff Cameron, while Craig Kuiper’s second shot to the 18th was best for the A Grade.

Two golf balls were awarded to Martin Cameron, Graham Sunderland, John Reynolds and Peter Burchard for their birdies on the Par 3 holes.

Janet Watson won the Ladies Competition with 32 points, from Virginia DeDonatis and Val Williams.

The Competition on Saturday 17th November is Stroke for the Men and Stableford for the Ladies.

On Wednesday 7th November, there was a large gathering of Ladies who attended the Annual General Meeting at the Millicent Golf Club.

Ladies President, Val Williams welcomed all those in attendance, before delivering her report for the 2018 Season outlining special highlights of the golfing season and acknowledging the tremendous contribution of valued Club Member Marg Baker, who passed away earlier in the year. Val’s report was followed by a report from Captain, Helen Chilton.

The new Committee for the 2019 Season will be:

Val Williams – President

Michele Smith – Vice President and Minutes Secretary

Kathy Sporer – Captain

Mardi Sunderland – Vice Captain.

Committee – Julie McKenzie, Lana Barlow, Rosalie Hunt, Sue Ireland.

At the conclusion of the meeting, long time Club Member, Helen Ferguson moved a vote of thanks to outgoing Captain Helen Chilton, thanking her for her expertise in carrying out the duties of Captain for the previous two years. President Val Williams then presented Helen Chilton with a bouquet of flowers in appreciation.

After the meeting a Nine Hole Ambrose Competition was played from the Orange Tees.

Kirsty Bailey, Sue Ireland and Josie Davies scored 30 off the stick to win the Competition with a nett 23.75.

Runners up were Sue Agnew, Helen Ferguson and Tanya Payne with a nett 25.5.

After Golf, lunch and champagne was enjoyed by all before presentation of Trophies for the 2018 Season.

Golf SA Shylie Rymill Foursomes – Alex Lambert and Lyn Watson

Golf SA International Bowl – Silver Division – Sue Agnew

Golf SA International Bowl – Bronze Division – Marg Baker

Club Foursomes – Kathy Sporer and Helen Chilton

President’s Trophy – Helen Chilton

Captain’s Trophy – Pam Packer

Olympic Event – Carmel Cory

Hong Kong Cup – Sue Agnew

Margaret Young Eclectic – Glenis Skeer

A Grade Eclectic – Lana Barlow

B Grade Eclectic – Julie McKenzie

C Grade Eclectic – Pam Packer

Short Course Eclectic – Josie Davies

Ferret Board – Pam Packer

Monthly Medal Finalist – Michele Smith

Nitschke Pin- Pam Packer

Anne Whitty Memorial Trophy – Alex Lambert

Heather Walker Memorial Trophy – Mardi Sunderland.

There will be a Stableford Competition for the Ladies each Wednesday during November, hitting off from 9.30am, and also a Stableford Competition will be held every Saturday during the Summer Months, hitting off from 10am, however the hit off time may be earlier if high temperatures are forecast.

Pam Packer winner of the Captain’s Trophy, Captain Helen Chilton winner of the President’s Trophy, President Val Williams

Trophy Winners for 2018 – L-R – Helen Chilton (Club Foursomes & President’s Trophy), Glenis Skeer (Margaret Young Eclectic), Kathy Sporer (Club Foursomes), Pam Packer (Captain’s Trophy, Nitschke Pin, C Grade Eclectic & Ferret Board), Michele Smith (Monthly Medal Finalist), Sue Agnew (Hong Kong Cup & International Bowl – Silver Division), Julie McKenzie (B Grade Eclectic), Lana Barlow (A Grade Eclectic), Mardi Sunderland (Heather Walker Memorial), Josie Davies (Short Course Eclectic) – Absent – Carmel Cory (Olympic Event)

Alex Lambert (Anne Whitty Memorial Trophy & Shylie Rymill Foursomes), Lyn Watson (Shylie Rymill Foursomes)

Once again some fantastic scores were returned at the Millicent Golf Club on Wednesday, when 18 Women played a Par Round.

Helen Chilton amassed an incredible 4 up to win the A Grade Competition from Sue Agnew who followed closely behind with 3 up and Alex Lambert coming in third with 2 up.

Julie McKenzie and Michele Smith both came in 1 up, Julie winning the countback from Michele to win the B Grade competition. Glenis Skeer, who was all square was in third place.

There were only two competitors in the C Grade and it was Sue Ireland who had the winning score with 1 up from Barbara Sapiatzer.

The nine hole competition was played on the back nine and this was won by Helen Chilton with 3 up.

Nearest to Pin on the Par 3, 3rd hole was Sue Agnew, while no one hit the 13th green. The C Grade 2nd Shot to the 17th was not won either.

Next Wednesday, the AGM of the Ladies will be held at the Clubhouse, commencing at 9.30am, this will be followed by a nine hole Ambrose Competition, Presentation of Trophies for the Winter Season and Afternoon Tea.

A Grade Winner Helen Chilton, B Grade Winner Julie McKenzie, C Grade Winner S Ireland

The
immaculate presentation of the course and brilliant weather conditions
have allowed some fantastic scores to be returned at the Millicent Golf
Club.

On Thursday, there were 21 men who played a Stableford
competition. The nine hole competition was played on the back nine and
Craig Kuiper scored a magnificent 22 points to be declared the winner
from Mick Pedler with 21 points and Brian Duldig in third place on a
countback with 20 points. After 18 holes, Craig and Mick both scored 40
points, however, Craig’s 22 points on the back nine enabled him to win
the countback from Mick, third place was Andy Varcoe with 39 points.

There was no one who hit the green on the 5th hole for the Nearest to Pin Prize.

Saturday’s fine weather attracted 29 men and 6 ladies, all of whom played a Stableford Competition.

Greg
Cook’s brilliant score of 42 points enabled him to win the A Grade
Competition from Spike Warren and John Reynolds, both with 40 points,
Spike winning the countback for second place.

The B Grade was
won by Michael McRostie, scoring a magnificent 42 points. Trevor
Hutchesson and Trevor Atkinson both scored 40 points, Trevor Hutchesson
having the better back nine to win the countback from Trevor Atkinson
for second place.

Kathy Sporer scored 38 points to win the Ladies competition from Mary Winser who had 34 points.

Nearest to Pin on the 3rd hole was Kathy Sporer, 5th – Ben Golding, 13th – Graham Warren and 17th – John Reynolds.

Nearest
to Pin – Second shot on the 18th for the A Grade was Andy Varcoe and
Nearest to Pin – Second shot on the 9th for the B Grade was David
Seymour.

Two golf balls each were awarded to Ben Golding,
Trevor Atkinson, John Reynolds and Graham Warren for birdies on the Par 3
Holes.

Next Saturday’s Competition for the Men is Stroke for the Monthly Medal, while the Ladies will play a Stableford round.

There were 20 Ladies who played a Stroke round at the Millicent Golf Club on Wednesday 24th October. Due to the wet weather last Wednesday, the Final of the Monthly medal was rescheduled and played in conjunction with the competition.

Karen Altschwager continued her recent good form to submit the best score of the day, winning the B Grade with a nett 72 and also being awarded the IGA Supermarket Voucher. Mardi Sunderland was the runner up with a nett 73 and Michele Smith came in third with a nett 74.

Alex Lambert won the A Grade with a nett 73, one stroke in front of Helen Chilton and Lana Barlow, both with nett 74, Helen winning the countback for second place from Lana.

Sue Ireland was the winner of the C Grade with a nett 78, which could have been a whole lot better, the 16th bunker being the cause of Sue running up a huge score on that hole. Pam Packer was runner up with nett 80 and Barbara Sapiatzer was third with nett 82.

Sue Ireland also won the nine hole competition with a nett 33.

Nearest to Pin for two on the 5th Hole for the C Grade was won by Pam Packer and Kathy Sporer won the Nearest to Pin on the 13th Hole.

Next Wednesday’s competition is a Par round, while the following week, November 7th, the AGM will be held at the Clubhouse at 9.30 am. This will be followed by a 9 Hole Ambrose Competition and Presentation of the Season’s trophies.