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Golf BALAKLAVA LADIES

Sixteen intrepid golfers took to the fairways on Thursday for the first round of the Club Championships and Dixon Cup. A grade winner was Norma Taylor 74, on a countback from Cathy Redpath and Louise Michael, followed by Patricia Anderson 78 and Jill Taylor 79. B grade winner was Joan Anderson 74, followed by Tania Matz 77, Tanya Greenshields 82, Moya Hayes 83 and Cherie Taylor 87. C grade produced a standout player in Denby Wandel nett 68, followed by Josie Thompson 78, Julia Hoskin and Sue Freidrichs both 87 and Tania Allen 95. Tanya Greenshields had the only birdie for the day on number 8. It was a cheap round as far as NTP’s were concerned, as nobody managed to find the green. Producer points: Denby Wandel 5, Joan Anderson 4, Norma Taylor 3, Cathy Redpath 2, Louise Michael 1. Next week: second round Club Championships and Dixon Cup. Starters: match committee. Quote for the week: “They say ‘practice makes perfect’. Of course it doesn’t. For the vast majority of golfers it merely consolidates imperfection.” – Henry Longhurst.

Balaklava men

It was a “royal occasion” last weekend, one which attracted a fervent field of flanneled flailers, foaming to feast on the riches offered by our magnificent sponsor, the Royal Hotel. No less than 11 four-person packs assembled to participate in this major Stableford event and therefore now, without further ado, I do or adieu, we present: It took a team, which comprised a cabinet maker, a teacher, a railway-man and a world-weary hack, to set the standard on the day. This pack of partisans, namely Willums Parkin and Lokan, along with jumpin’ Geoff Leo, that protagonist of things pyrometric and his fellow C-grader Austin Henstridge, to march in across the car park with 66 off the stick, for a nett (or gross - take your pick) of 57.5. Now, from here on in it all gets a bit messy, as ever-busy Merv and his 2IC, Dave Rodgers, a little edgy having just come from one of his develish all-night ludo parties, didn’t really follow through, what with all the emotions and hormones whizzing around at the time, so we’ll go for that teaming of temeritous tyros Tate Michael, Lochlan Michael, Dylan Pfeiffer (?) and Jason Henderson as coming home in second place (70 = 58 + 3/8), which therefore leads us to consider the efforts of one Paul Thompson and his melange of Michaels Scott, Callum and Ben, with 69 = 59 + 5/8 to claim third dibs. All the other teams didn’t win, so I’ll just peel ‘em off as the cards fall, to wit: W Berry, D. Trickett, G. Sonntag and J. “Welcome Back Lad!” Michael, (65 = 10.75), J McBride, J Taylor, B Harkness and B Freebairn ( 78 = 63.75), D and N Taylor, M Hameister, M Hayes and mystery-man “Bruce” (71 = 61.25), M Loy, W Nagle, D Addison and D Rodgers (69 = 61), I Michael, P Freidrichs, T Matz and A Manuel (72 = 61.25), B Thompson, D and W Goudie plus J Curnow (74 = 63.50), A Northcott, D Masson, T Northcott and P Moebus (71 = 61.25), not to mention the tenacious tripling of P Thompson, B Fremantle and G Anderson (71 = 60). Longest Drives were smote by Norma Taylor, Andrew “Manual” and Callum Michael, while Nearest The Pins belonged to Bill Parkin on the third, Ian Michael (8th), Paul Mobeus (10th), Ian Michael (again!) on the 13th and Paul Thompson (15th). On a somewhat dimmer, more sober note, we regret to inform you all of the passing of this year’s Westklava Cup, planned for this Sunday, due to a damnable diminution of delegates from the big smoke. This Saturday, however, it all gets very official, as our glorious Match Committee dons its jack-boots and pith helmets to ensure a “most orderly start” for the first round of the hallowed, yet curiously catholic Club Championship, the first of three such Stroke rounds, which involve also the eminent Eddie Dennison putting trophy, a truly magnificent addition to our awards collection, thanks to the efforts, dedication and craftsmanship of Bill Parkin. Gird your loins, lions all, as from here on in, there are no allies, pals, mates, buddies or even kinfolk - this is war, red of claw, for a full three weeks of bruising mayhem - Enjoy!

Balaklava Mid week

Agroup of 19 players took to the fairways on Wednesday August 3, with Austin Henstridge winning the day with 51 points, Dene Newton 48, Merv Hameister 45 CB, Geoff Leo 45, Greg Sonntag 44, Barrie Thompson 43 CB, Bill Parkin 43 CB, Dennis Goudie 43 CB, John Curnow 43, Bill Berry 42 CB, Joan Anderson 42 CB, Rick Campbell 42, Yvonne Leo 41, Doug Taylor 40 CB, Dean Trickett 40, Brian Stewart 37, Moya Hayes 32, Tanya Matz 31, Trevor Reid 21. Birdies: Merv Hameister hole 2 and 16, Geoff Leo hole 14, Bill Parkin hole 9 and 13, John Curnow hole 7, Brian Stewart hole 8. NTP: Dene Newton hole 3, Brian Stewart hole 8, Merv Hameister hole 10.

BLYTH

MENS Results August 7 – Stableford, sponsored by LJ Hooker Clare: H Wandel 45pts, M Williams 43, D Paynter 41, D Smith 40, B Pratt 39, G Mugge 38, E Harrison 37, P Agnew 36, M Carling 36, B Reichstein 34, M Videon 34, R Smart 33, B Spinks 31, T Eime 28, B Klaebe 25. Ladies: J Harrison 33. Skins 9: D Paynter. NTP 14: H Wandel. This week, August 14: Mixed Ambrose, tee-off 11.00am, sponsored by Blyth Hotel. Pooled afternoon tea. Club Championships day is rescheduled to September 11. Next week August 21: Par, sponsored by Hitch Freightlines. LADIES Results August 3 – Least Putts, sponsored by Clewers of Clare; J Zweck 14, B Victor 15, L Randolph 18. putts counted over 9 holes. This week, August 10: Stableford, Club Medal, sponsored by Medika Gallery. Next week, August 17: Flag, sponsored by Heartbeat/B Victor, donation to Heartbeat.

Hamley Bridge

Thirty-six players braved the weather, 18 players competing in Saturday’s par competition and 14 players battling it out in the club championships. Lenny Usher came out of the woods to win the par competition with 6 up from Win Van Pelt +3 and Anton Noack +2 (CB). Other scores: Rex Mortimer +2, Max Grasby, Dennis Nation +1, Barry Schwartz , Bob Charman Square, Ian Rohde -1. Birdies: Steve Howe 7th, Dave Russell 12th, Barry Schwartz 14th, Roger Hahn, Adam Mitchell 9th. Championship Quarter Final results A GRADE: Bert Pearce def Dave Russell 3 & 2, Vince Zito def Ian Ferguson 3 & 1, John Mitchell def Roger Hahn 4 & 2, Leigh Durdin def Bradley Zerner 3 & 2. B GRADE: Roen Cameron def Kieth Kluske 1 up, Ron Smith def Bob Hinderwell 2 up, Barrie Zerna def Roland Pawlak 3 & 1, George Dahlitz forfeited to Anton Noack. C GRADE: Doug Cooper def Wayne White 6 & 5, Ross Hienze won on forfiet. Only 14 members played in Thursday’s stableford due to a shocking weather forecast that never happened and actually were perfect conditions for playing golf! Perhaps computer weather forecasts are affecting competition numbers? The winner of the day was Roger Hahn with 43 pts from a fast finishing Warren Isgar 42 and Kieth Kluske 41. Other leading scores: Bob Charman 40, Ron Smith 36, Ian Rohde, Max Grasby 35. Nearest to the pin: Bob Hillier 4th. The results from the Stroke competition played on Saturday 30/7/11: Winner Ian Ferguson nett 61, 2nd Bob Hinderwell. A GRADE: Ian Ferguson 61, Roger Hahn 63, Bert Pearce 64, John Bell 66, Len Usher 67, John Mitchell 68. B GRADE: Bob Hinderwell 62, Rex Mortimer 63, Roen Cameron 67, Anton Noack, George Dahlitz 68, Barry Zerna, Kieth Kluske 69. C GRADE: Bob Ahola 64. Birdies: Rex Mortimer 15th, Vince Zito 4th, Bob Hinderwell 11th, Ian Ferguson 4th, John Mitchell 17th, Bert Pearce 18th. Nearest to the pin: Bradley Zerna 9th. 38 players competed.

TWO WELLS

Results from July 30, Two Man Ambrose, sponsored by T & V Cox. Players: 21 men, two ladies. The popular game was well contested with the top three teams all within each other. Tim Clifton and Craig Doudle took out first prize with nett 59 from Paul Shields and Ian Telfer on 59 1/4 and Father and Son Team Clive Weller and Mark Hansford 59 1/2. Full credit to Bobby Hogg, John Ball and others who had the course mowed and prepared ready for the Open Day. Special Mention to Ray prior who, despite not playing, drove around the course and raked all the scrapes while we played. T Clifton & C Doudle 59, P Shields & I Telfer 59 1/4, C Weller & M Hansford 59 1/2, S Watson & C Hogg 60 1/2, V Hatch & D Hall 61, R Hogg & J Ball 62 1/2, H Linford & A Baker 63, Y Frencken & L Grafton 71, L Zbierski & I Clark 64 1/2, M Davies & D Smith 66 1/4. Long Drives: A – J Ball. B – P Shields. C – I. Telfer. NTP’s: 1 – I Telfer, 2 – C Weller, 6 – D Hall , 11 – Y Frencken, 12 – C Hogg, 15 –. NAGA: H Linford & A Baker. Meat trays: J Ball, M Davies, C Doudle. Next week: Captain’s Trophy round three. TWO WELLS OPEN DAY 2011 Two Wells Open Day welcomed 70 players to a well presented course and renowned hospitality, ensuring players were well fed which was due to Clive Weller, Mark Hansford and Neil Bowden who cooked the early morning BBQ. The course was presented in an excellent condition, which was due to the many hours of hard work by Robert Hogg, John Ball, Robert Thompson, Neil Bowden and other club members. Thank you for the efforts of the ladies in the kitchen for their tireless work feeding the groups as they returned to the club house after the first 18 holes. Helen Johnson for her unselfish work in managing the bar with Yoli and arranging several prizes, which were donated by Drummond Golf,

Plains Producer, Wednesday August 10, 2011

MICHAEL Adams, Balaklava takes on young gun Matt Forrest, Clare/Springstown during the Men’s game. not to mention the arranging of the catering for the BBQ and lunch. Without sponsors the club would not be so successful on such days. Major sponsor on the day was Noah’s Crossing Veterinary Clinic through our president Dr Chris Girling. Other sponsors who contributed were the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Caddie Shack, Two Wells Tavern, Neil Bowden, Virginia Meats (Ray Prior), and various club sponsors through the season – a big thank you to all of you! Special thanks to vice captain, Adam Bail who unselfishly surrendered playing golf on the day to ensure players were started on time, and checked the scores as they were returned prior to entering them on the computer. Most importantly, to all the members who played and the visitors which make the day the success it rightly deserves. It was pleasing to hear the 27-hole format was asked to remain. Congratulations to all the trophy winners. Bowdie Bradwell was crowned the 2011 Two Wells Open Champion and joined an elite group of players. Local legend, Ian Smith was the B grade Open Champion, with local Neil Bowden taking the C grade Open Champion. Teams were also dominated by locals with Darryl Hall, Steve Kelly, Michael Dimasi and Paul Shields claiming victory. A big thanks to the other members who spotted, and a special mention the Two Wells golf roving photographer, Darryl Thompson who captured a variety of outstanding shots through the course. These photos have been loaded onto the Two Wells Golf Club website for viewing http://www.twowellsgolfclub.com.au Well done Two Wells for running yet another successful day. A complete list of winners: Two Wells Champion 2011: Bowdie Bradwell 2011 Open Day prize list 27 Hole Championship A Grade winner: 109 Bowdie Bradwell; 27 Hole Championship A Grade runner-up: 110 John Nairne; 27 Hole Championship B Grade winner: 122 Ian Smith; 27 Hole Championship B Grade runner-up: 126 Darryl Hall; 27 Hole Championship C Grade winner: 133 Neil Bowden; 27 Hole Championship C Grade runner-up: 141 Andrew Baker; 27 Hole Handicap A Grade winner: 101 Richard Searle; 27 Hole Handicap A Grade runnerup: 104 Grant Wilson; 27 Hole Handicap B Grade winner: 94 Shane Dawson; 27 Hole Handicap B Grade runner-up: 98 Tim Clifton; 27 Hole Handicap C Grade winner: 98.5 Michael Dimasi; 27 Hole Handicap C Grade runner-up: 101.5 Austin Henstridge; 18 Hole Handicap A Grade winner: 65 Stuart Grigg; 18 Hole Handicap A Grade runner-up: 68 Rob Thompson; 18 Hole Handicap B Grade winner: 65 Paul Shields; 18 Hole Handicap B Grade runner-up: 68 Ian Clark; 18 Hole Handicap C Grade winner: 68 Ray Prior; 18 Hole Handicap C Grade runner-up: 69 David Palmer; 9 Hole Handicap A Grade winner: 35.5 Chris Girling; 9 Hole Handicap A Grade runnerup: 36 Wayne Strangward; 9 Hole Handicap B Grade winner: 30 George Dahlitz; 9 Hole Handicap B Grade runner-up: 31.5 Mark Hansford; 9 Hole Handicap C Grade winner: 29 Peter Readett; 9 Hole Handicap C Grade runner-up: 32.5 Aaron Vogt. Nearest The Pin 18th. Pros approach: Grant Wilson. NAGA: 139.5 Barry Henningsen. Teams: Player 1 Paul Shields, player 2 Darryl Hall, player 3 Steven Kelly, player (4) Michael Dimasi. NTP’s A grade - hole 2: Grant Wilson. Hole 12: Wayne Nagle B Grade - hole 1: Anton Noack. Hole 11: Ian Clark. C Grade - hole 6 : Michael Dimasi. Hole 15: Gerald Dawson. Long Drives: A Grade – Chris Girling, B Grade – Mark Hansford. C Grade – Peter Readett.

RESULTS SATURDAY AUGUST 6 Captain’s Trophy round three, sponsored by Boral Old Solicitors. Players: 29 men, two ladies. Stuart Grigg held together a solid round and won A grade with Vince and Yogi taking the minor placing. Robert Thompson also a worthy mention as well which was due to perhaps his early start finishing just behind Yogi. Hans Linford won the countback from Steve Watson to take B grade with Steve Kelly also winning the count back for third from Adam Bail and Jeff Spackman. C grade was dominated by Ray “Zorro” Prior. Next week is a Stableford as the Exacto Cup has been cancelled. Results A Grade: Stuart Grigg +4, V Hatch +3, Y Frencken +2, L Grafton +2, R Thompson +1, Simon Grigg -1, C Doudle -1, G Payne -1, J Ball -2 and S Abbott -3. B Grade: H Linford +5, S Watson +5, S Kelly +1, A Bail +1, J Spackman +1, D.Hall 0, T Clifton 0, P Woods 0, J Bowden -1, P Shields -1, I Smith -2, R Hogg -4. C: Grade: R Prior +6, L Zbierski +4, M Dimasi 0, T Clifton 0, A Baker -2, I Telfer -3, J Boon -3 and D Thompson -7. Ladies: L Cannizzaro -1, J Holland -4. Long Drives: A – Les Grafton. B – Jake Bowden. C – Andrew Baker. Ladies: Leanne Cannizzaro. NTP’s: 1 – S Watson, 2 – H Linford, 6 – R Hogg, 11 – D Hall, 12 – M Dimasi, 15 – C Doudle. Birdies: 4 –, 6 – Simon Grigg, Les Grafton, Darryl Hall, 10 – Stuart Grigg. Birdies Nest: –. Pro’s Approach: A Baker. NAGA: Darryl Thompson. Meat trays: Ian Telfer, Craig Doudle, Darryl Hall. Next week: Stableford. See you on the course next week – if you have any stories, pass them on. – Paul Shields, captain TWGC

Two Wells Ladies

The final qualifying round of the Club Championships was played on August 2. The winner who is having a purple patch was Julie Holland with 93 gross, r/up Kathy Stubing with 100 gross. The winner of the third round of International Bowl, third round of Aileen Oliver Medley Putting and fourth round of the Silver Spoon competitions was Jenny Rowe with 64 nett and 29 putts. R/up was Julie Holland with 68 nett and 30 putts on a count back from Leanne Cannizzaro. Long Drive: Kathy Stubing hole 7. Birdie/ Gobler: Julie Holland hole 10.

Riverton

Results from Saturday August 6, Stableford. A Grade: D Snook 45 pts, M Day 44 pts, K Rowley 40 pts. B Grade: S Saunders 44 pts, D Lowry 39 pts, G Raymond 37 pts. NTP 3/12: R Brandsman. NTP 5/14: M Day.

Hockey clare & districts

Under 17 report from games played on August 6 UNDER 17 Balaklava v Springstown Both teams were awarded short corners early in the game, which was the beginning of a tightly fought match. Gian Haasbroek, Tim Heslop and Jesse Shepherd tightened up the defence and were almost impenetrable for most of the first half. Both teams worked hard to get the ball and the competition was fierce. Balaklava skillfully moved the ball around, worked it in to the circle where Jordan Hamann had an opportunity at goal, however, Springstown’s last line of defence was too good. Balaklava were well supported through the middle with Hedley Greenshields, Marni Greenshields and Tamara Gates working well together, ably

backed up by Joe Goldney, Tim Goldney and Micah Hamann. Springstown also worked well together moving the ball and contesting everything. Just before half time, Springstown were able to get one past the back lines, getting around goalie Brock Hamann for their only goal of the game. The second half saw both teams come out strong and their determination was evident as play was very strong though the middle with play changing directions all the time. It was a great game to watch. Both teams had their opportunities to score both from short corners and from general play, with a couple of close chances keeping the goalies on the alert. Balaklava’s team consisted of a number of under 14 players – Ethan Gates, Riley Chapman, Mitchell Lawrie, Gian Haasbroek, Micah Hamann and Tim Goldney. They did well to hold their own against stronger players. At the final whistle, Springstown were one goal to nil. Well played Balaklava. This week the games are at Balaklava. RESults - all grades Under 14 Clare Springstown 1 defeated Balaklava 0 Goal: Morgan Dollman-Clark. Best: Cl/Spr – Jake Dolphin, William Price, Austin Duncan-Reid; Bal: Timothy Goldney, Mitchell Laurie, Ethan Gates. Under 17 Burra 1 drew with Clare Donnybrook 1 Goals: Bur – Neil Maxted; Cl/Don – Lachlan McLean. Best: Bur – Neil Maxted, Alex Catt, Lachie Haddow; Cl/ Don – Lachlan McLean, Josh Tilbrook, Fletcher Thomas. Clare Springstown 1 defeated Balaklava 0 Goal: William Price. Best: Cl/Spr – Tom Forrest, Tom Erkelenz, Matt Forrest; Bal – Hedley Greenshields, Marni Greenshields, Jesse Shepherd. Women Balaklava 8 defeated Clare Sevenhill 0 Goals: Rhea Greenshields 3, Tegan McPharlin 2, Amber Greenshields, Mary Heslop, Fiona Tiller. Best: Bal – Fiona Tiller, Amber Greenshields, Tegan McPharlin. Cl/ Sev – Vanessa Robson, Jasmine Rokov, Sam Haddow. Men Clare Springstown 6 defeated Balaklava 3 Goals: Cl/Spr – Josh Megson 2, Brianna Cheetham 2, Mark Bastian, Darren Sweet. Bal – Josh March, Michael Adams, Peter Shepherd. Best: Cl/Spr – Mark Bastian, Derek Upton, Tom Forrest; Bal – Jesse Shepherd, Gib Palmer, Raf Battistessa. Riverton 3 defeated Clare Donnybrook 2 Goals: Riv – Chris Scutcheon, Holly Oakley, Lachie Haddow; Cl/Don – Oliver Pearson, Ben Fuller. Best: Riv – Tristan Chapman, Kelvin Tiller, Andrew Chapman; Cl/Don – Mark Telfer, Daniel Cheetham, Paul Telfer; Bal – Jesse Shepherd, Gib Palmer, Raf Battistessa.

Shooting LOWER LIGHT

Results from Saturday August 6 at a range of 500m. Cyclists & Torrens Valley: A Grade; P Gale 198.10. B Grade; C Luedeke 191.3. Sighters; P Bradshaw 40.2. Handicap; R Nicholls 96.1/94.2 (13) 200, F Pinyon 99.6/96.2 (6) 200, C Luedeke 96.1/95.2 (8) 199, P Bradshaw 98.6/99.3 (1) 198, P Gale 99.5/99.5 (16) 198, G Apthomas 93.1/96.1 (9) 198, J Pinyon 94/97.2 (6) 197. Phoenix: A Grade; J Samuel 198.5. B Grade; M Bialkowski 195.9. Sighters; M Bialkowski 40.1. Handicap; J Samuel 100.3/98.2 (3) 201, D Clarke 99.6/98.1 (3) 200, C George 97.6/98.6 (4)199, G Henderson 99.4/94.2 (6) 199, M Challen 98.3/99.5 (1) 198, D Logos 96.2/98.5 (4) 198, M Bialkowski 98.4/97.5 (2) 197, C Williams 96/96.3 (5) 197. Cyclists & Torrens Valley F Class: F Open; M Heyward 198.9. F Standard; C Green 193.5. Sighters; D Zerbe 38.2. Handicap; M Heyward 98.4/100.5 (5) 200L Bament 93.2/98.2 (13) 200, D Zerbe 97.2/99.4 (5) 200, C Green 94.1/96.4 (10) 200, R Braund 97.2/97.4 (6) 200, C Martens 95.3/96.4 (9) 200, B Moulds 97.6/100.4 (3) 200, R Heyward 99.2/99.4 (2) 200, T Manning 95.2/98.5 (5) 198, M Willment 92.3/96.5 (8) 197. Phoenix F Class: F Standard; M Roberts 196.5. Sighters; M Roberts 39.1. Handicap; E Kanik 95.1/98.5 (6) 199, M Roberts 98.3/98.2 (3) 199, P Kanik 97/95.3 (v) 192. Light River: A Grade; B Wrightson 95.5. B Grade; G Buddle 94.6. F Class; G Lewis 105.4. Sighters; B Wrightson 19.2. Handicap; R Robertson 43/47.1 (22) 113, G Buddle 46.1/48.5 (11) 111, G Lewis 42/43.4 (20) 109, B Wrightson 48.2/47.3 (8) 108, R Spillman 44.1/48.3 (10) 105, P Bothwell 37.1/31.1 (19) 88.2. Postal & Railways: A Grade; R Cunningham 195.9. B Grade; S Giles 188.4. C Grade; B Phillips 190.2. Sighters; V Synusas 40.1. Handicap; R Cunningham 96.4/99.5 195.9, V Synusas 97.2/96 193.2, I Mackintosh 94/98.5 192.5, W Phillips 94.1/96.1 190.2, S Giles 92.2/96.2 188.4, P Bissett 92.2/93.2 185.4, M Bethune 93/92 185, M Spendelove 83/96.3 179.3.