The largest field for some years, some 182 players, teed of in warm conditions where the DSR emerged at 72/71.

In A Grade Kay Lawrence emerged victorious with 41 points off her handicap of 14, one better than Brendan Dart from Commonwealth. Peter Ward headed Club Captain Andrew Thompson on countback with 39 points to take third place.

In B Grade Roger Cheel also prevailed with 41 points off a handicap of 18, followed by six players on 37 points. Ian Harris and Tina Wilson took the minor positions , with Robert Coulson, Robert Russack, Scott Fraser from Albury Commercial and Jason Bohringer from Hurstville missing out.

Again 41 points was the winning score in C Grade, this time from Ian Lowe off his handicap of 24. Jim Jones took second place with 39 points and Jake Kerr from Queanbeyan took third place with 38 points on countback from Bec Smart.

The nearest-the-pin winners were Mark Elmasri on 3, Hal Fraser on 9, David Bennett on 14 and Grahame Cooke on 17, while the ball competition went down to 33 points with 19 on the way home.

Saturday, January 12

Again a large field of 170 players took to the course in very humid conditions after the previous evening’s rain where the DSR emerged at 72/73.

In A Grade Murray Walpole went round in one under par to register 40 points off his handicap of 3 and head Alan Butterworth from Tumbarumba by three points.

Greg Riley took third place with 36 points on countback from Ken Brown of Moruya and Brett Thompson. In B Grade Peter O’Kane posted clearly the best score of the day with 43 points off his handicap of 22 to head Ben Stevens from Bathurst by two points.

Mark Hill from Lakes Entrance filled the third position with 38 points on countback from Joel Moore from Bushrangers.

Sid Dean took out C Grade with 38 points off his handicap of 25 while Campbell Telford from Victoria edged out Bec Smart on countback with 36 points for second place.

The nearest-the-pin winners were Phil Haynes on 3, Shaun Martyn on 9, Scott Ker on 14 and Mitch Jeffery on 17, while the ball competition went down to 32 points withb 17 home.

Results for Thursday, January 10 - Stableford

Our junior champion Javana Fereti put in a stellar effort today in winning A grade with a score of 43 points off his 3 handicap. Runner up was Mick Carr on 39 points shading Noel Haase on 38.

More big scores and on countback Tony Langhorn from RMC Golf Club won B grade shading Luke Failla of Patterson River Golf Club both on 43 points. Third placing to Rob Cattanach on 40 points.

The C grade win went to George Kowalski with 41 points. A countback decided runner up to Mel Emerton shading Barry Bowling both on 39 points.

Two Eagles landed today with Dave Thomson feathering one in on the par 5 ninth hole and his apprentice Javana Fereti the other on the par 5 sixteenth hole.

Results for Saturday, January 12: Monthly Medal stroke event sponsored by the Coulson Family

Rob Gammage had a good day out in claiming the first Medal of the year. Rob scored an excellent 67 nett playing off 24 handicap. 

The A grade win went to Wodonga Golf Club junior Connor Flavell returning with 70 net.

Then followed Willow Lalao on countback to Paul Revill both on 72.

Wayne Burke took out B grade with net 73. A countback decided runner up to Ray Stephens shading Tony Langhorn both on 74.

Tom Boyd won C grade with 73 net. Then a countback deciding runner up to visitor Wayne Brown over Rodney Ashton both on 74.

Lowest off the stick today was Nathan Batten with 74. 

Club News

• Get your teams together for the Volkswagen Scramble to be held at Bermagui on Sunday, January 20 from 10am. Visitors are most welcome for this mixed event.

The VW Scramble is the largest and most successful pro-amateur club team event managed by the PGA of Australia.

Bermagui is very appreciative of the sponsorship and support provided for our region by Tarra VW in Bega.

The winning teams from Bermagui will progress to the Regional Finals to be held at Yowani Golf Club in the ACT on March 14. Each team will be joined by their club professional in the regional finals and in Bermagui’s case that will be the highly respected Chris Hearn.

Regional Final winners then advance to the Volkswagen Scramble Championship Final to be held in May 2019 at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort & Twin Waters Golf Club on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. This is the golfing experience of a lifetime, with four days of golf, social activities and the opportunity to play with a PGA Tour Professional in the final round.

• On Saturday, January 26 we will hold our Australia Day medley event with an individual and 4BBB stableford competition at 10am for a 10.30am shotgun start.

For competition bookings please phone Chris Hearn at our Pro Shop on 6493 4657.

Last Sunday we played at the Bermagui Golf Course. We all played our normal 9 hole stableford competition. Overall winner was Graeme Sthruthers and second was Mal LeComte on a 3 way count back from third Dave Webster and Jim Bryan. NTP winner was Roy Sthruthers. 

After golf we all gathered at the local pub for our lunch, presentations, and raffles. Player Draw and hacker of the day was new player Warwick Hunt with badge draw going to Andy Whittaker.

The Needs Butchery meat tray went to Charlie Bennett, the Triple 7 fruit and vegie tray and the two bottles of wine went to patrons enjoying lunch on the verandah looking at the coast line North towards Mt Gulaga, and the tasty pizza voucher went to Bernie Geerdink.

Thanks to our local sponsors the Bermagui Beach Hotel, Bermagui Pizza, Triple 7, and Needs Butchery. 

Golfers of any standard are welcome most Sundays at 9am at the Bermagui Golf Club.