MERBEIN GOLF CLUB – RESULTS WRAP-UPIt’s been a busy few weeks at Merbein Golf Club, with plenty of good golf, some great scores and a packed schedule of competitions. We’ve also celebrated the club’s 100-year anniversary, making it an extra special time around the course.Now, back to the results!WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER – STABLEFORDPhil Williams took the win with a solid 38 points, while Frank Crouch collected NAGA honours.Australian Vintage Daily NTP – 3rd: Jim Piper – 187cm.FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER – SUNRAYSIA PETROLEUM PAR 3 AMBROSE IN 2sA fantastic day on the course, with $100 up for grabs for the NTP on every hole, thanks to Sunraysia Petroleum.Winners: Steve Farley and Keryn Neindorf – 52/47Runners-up: Troy Behsmann and Tulisha Williams – 61/47.25Congratulations to all 18 NTP winners:1st – Jesse Price: 190cm2nd – Thorell Lees: 72cm3rd – Lachlan Davies: 203cm4th – Frank Crouch: 199cm5th – Paul Hollingworth: 143cm6th – Michael Thomson: 150cm7th – Shane Trinick: 240cm8th – Lochie Green: 550cm9th – Levi McManus: 137cm10th – Tom Crouch: 176cm11th – Michael Thomson: 146cm12th – Lachlan Davies: 144cm13th – Clayton Dowling: 319cm14th – Jez Andriske: 350cm15th – Gary Swallow: 384cm16th – Steve Farley: 235cm17th – Clayton Dowling: 130cm18th – Jesse Price: 267cmMichael Thomson, Lachlan Davies, Clayton Dowling and Jesse Price all managed two NTPs each. Not a bad day’s work!SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER – STROKE / MEDALLIST OF THE YEARSteve Farley claimed the overall win with an excellent 68 nett off a handicap of just 4, finishing one shot clear of Lochie Green on 69. Keryn Neindorf finished third with 71.Ball winners: Jenny Jess (72), Ray Isaac (72) and Darren Atkinson (73).NTPs:3rd – Australian Vintage Daily NTP: Jim Piper – 195cm5th – Drummond Golf Sunraysia Golf Range: Ryan Teasdale – 300cm16th – Merbein Lions Club: Tim Green – 281cmShane Martin collected NAGA honours.WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER – STABLEFORDFrank Crouch topped the field with an impressive 39 points, followed by Max Hollingworth and Ken Matulick on 36.A nice turnaround for Frank after collecting NAGA honours the previous week!Australian Vintage Daily NTP – 3rd: Chase Faux – 67cm.Phil Williams collected NAGA honours.SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER – MONTHLY MEDAL STROKEDarren Atkinson took out the overall competition with 69 nett, while Jenny Jess won the ladies’ competition with 76.Graeme Kelly and Gavin Hollingworth were the place-getters, both returning 74.NTPs:3rd – Australian Vintage Daily NTP: Alan Gourlay – 270cm5th – Drummond Golf Sunraysia Golf Range: Chase Faux – 162cm8th – Drummond Golf Sunraysia Golf Range: Ryan Teasdale – 888cm16th – Merbein Lions Club: Chase Faux – 263cmChase clearly had his eye in, picking up two NTPs!WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER – STABLEFORDKen Matulick took the win with 37 points, followed by Robert Redman on 34.Frank Crouch picked up the ball competition with 32 points.FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER – FRIDAY NIGHT 9-HOLE STABLEFORDFriday night golf was back on the menu, with Caroline McKenzie taking the win on 19 points.Jo Klitscher finished runner-up with 18 on countback, while Sean Mooney picked up the ball competition with 18.SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER – FOUR-PERSON AMBROSEThere was plenty of teamwork on Saturday, with Cameron Williams, Troy Behsmann, Tulisha Williams and Lee-Ann Williams taking the win with 54.5.The Price family were hot on their heels, with Tori Price, Will Price, Brooke Price and Robert Price finishing runners-up on 55.125.Ball winners:Angus Baird, Darren Atkinson, Lochie Green and Tim Green – 55.75Carolyn McKenzie, Robert Redman, John Bell and Michael Thomson – 56.375NTPs:3rd – Australian Vintage Daily NTP: Ryan Teasdale – 80cm12th – Nitro Golf: Sean Mooney – 650cm16th – Merbein Lions Club: Luke McClelland – 126cmSUNDAY 11 OCTOBER – MERBEIN JUNIOR OPENThe Junior Open wrapped up a big weekend for the club, with some excellent scoring from our young golfers.A GRADE GROSSWinner: Oliver Zambelli – 78Runner-up: Michael Mooney – 80A GRADE NETTWinner: Michael Mooney – 71Runner-up: Oliver Zambelli – 72B GRADE GROSSWinner: Nate Williams – 88Runner-up: Chad Cole – 96B GRADE NETTWinner: Nate Williams – 66Runner-up: Kaiden Irons – 69Junior Open NTPs:3rd – Mason White: 229cm8th – C. Mitchell: 402cm12th – Oscar Finch: 52cm16th – W. Anderson: 303cmCongratulations to all our junior competitors, especially Oliver, Michael and Nate on their wins. It’s great to see so much young talent coming through the club!WEDNESDAY 14 OCTOBER – STABLEFORD (ROBERT REDMAN’S DAY)It might have been Robert Redman’s Day, but Shane Martin made sure he took home the chocolates, carding an excellent 39 points to claim the win!Will Price finished runner-up with a solid 37 points, while Jim Piper picked up the ball competition with 36.Phil Matthews collected NAGA honours.A much better result for Shane after his NAGA appearance back in September. Well played!A BIG THANK YOUA big thank you to everyone who has played, volunteered and helped keep things running during a very busy few weeks at Merbein Golf Club.And to our valued sponsors – Australian Vintage, Drummond Golf Sunraysia Golf Range, Nitro Golf, Merbein Lions Club and Sunraysia Petroleum – thank you for your ongoing support.Celebrating 100 years of Merbein Golf Club has made this an especially memorable time. A century of golf, friendships, great memories and probably a fair few lost balls along the way!Thanks again to everyone who makes Merbein Golf Club such a great place to play.See you on the course! …
Thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate our 100yr celebrations! Was a fantastic weekend!Also thank you to all the Volunteers who helped make it happen …
