Sport Supported by Newy Store Ocean Shores pro golfer wins prestigious award
Local cycling races attracts record numbers
Ocean Shores Country Club (OSCC) was recently in the spotlight when long-time Byron Shire local Chris Graham clinched the prestigious PGA Queensland Club Professional of the Year award. Chris, flanked by his wife, and several of the OCSS staff, graciously accepted the accolade. They were in a crowded room filled with nearly 500 golf industry luminaries at the Gold Coast Convention Centre on October 18. Gavin Kirkman, CEO of the PGA of Australia, made the trip from Melbourne for the event. ‘I am humbled for the honour of winning Queensland Club Professional of the Year. It is a nice reward for the years of dedication to the golf industry,’ Chris said. ‘Awards like this would not be possible without the support of my staff, OSCC members, my wife and kids and all those who trust their
A ‘recent’ record of 40 cyclists enjoyed warm weather and racing across various grades last Sunday at the Cavanbah Centre cycling track. Photo Shane Ryan Chris Graham has had his contribution to teaching golf recognised by PGA Queensland. Photo: Inside Golf magazine golf with my coaching’. Chris’s journey is a testament to hard work and consistency that has seen him establish himself as one of the best PGA professionals in Australia. ‘We are lucky to have him in our backyard and you only have to look to the dizzying heights that one
of his pupils, Dave Osborn, reached recently in the Saturday comp at Mullumbimby to know that while golf can be a cruel mistress, even the wiliest of golfers can shine,’ local golfer Andrew Crockett said. ‘You can’t teach this stuff, but Chris Graham has found a way’.
Boosted by increased women and young riders the Byron Bay Cycling Club (BBCC) hosted 40 participants at its elimination racing day held at the Cavanbah track last Sunday. ‘It was a fantastic day, the weather was great, and we had a lot of first time competitors,’ BBCC spokeswomen Rachel Pearson said. ‘We got in touch with our sister club, the Byron
Quick runs put Terranora Lakes cricketers in top four Terranora Lakes have hit their way into the top four of the Ballina District second grade cricket competition with a quick win over Pottsville at Bilambil last Saturday. Pottsvile won the toss and went in to score 9/152 off their 40 overs, after falling to 4/31 at one stage. Menzie Tucker (40 runs) and Geoff Tucker (31no) were the top run scorers. Terranora’s Lachlan Mison was the chief destroyer bowling 3/49 off his eight overs, backed up by Ian Rowlings who returned 1/12 off eight. But the fireworks came in the second innings when Terranora chased down the total in just 16 overs with the loss of two wickets.
Nic Asser celebrates his 5/33. Photo supplied Terranora’s Harjinder Singh scored 74 off 52 balls while opening partner Gabriel Araujo hit 29 from 34. Pottsville, themselves, chimed in with 28 extras including 21 wides. Terranora (15 competition points) sit fourth on the ladder behind Colts Seniors (20) and Byron Bay (19). All
have two wins this season. Lennox Head (24) is on top and is undefeated for the season with three wins. Lennox Head had a win over Bangalow last Saturday, after bowling them out for 159. Lennox Head captain Nicolas Asser backed up his 5/33 the week before with 1/26 off seven, while Nicholas
Winkler-Maloney 3/31 and Max Ingram 3/41 did most of the damage. In reply Lennox Head chased down the total with 16 overs to spare. Adam Fisher gobbled the total by scoring an unbeaten 96 from 67 deliveries. Byron Bay seconds also had a win over Murwillumbah after sending them in to bat at the Cavanbah Oval. The visitors were held to 102 with Byron’s Brendan Mitchell (3/14 off four overs) and Sebastian Campbell (3/6 off five) doing the best bowling. Byron stumbled to 2/13 after losing both openers for ducks, but recovered to win in the 27th over. Top scorer was Mitch Barnes with 37.
Tri Club, and a lot of their women athletes turned up. ‘We had 40 participants, the highest number in recent history. There were also young athletes, as well as veterans who have a lot of experience and valuable information,’ she said. The Cavanbah track lends itself to race styles that are normally used on velodromes. ‘We tried to make the day
more exciting with elimination racing. It involves the last rider on each lap having to retire, which means there is plenty of justling for position and excitement throughout the race’. Next race day at the Cavanbah is morning racing on November 5. The last for the year is twilight racing on November 19, which will include a bicycle buy, swap and sell.
Anthony wins karate silver
Anthony scores on his way to silver. Photo supplied Byron Bay Jin Wu Koon Karate club member, Anthony Dinh, claimed a silver medal in the open men’s kata at the 2023 Australian Martial Arts Championships (AMAC) held in Nerang on October 15. Anthony also fought well in the kumite section to finish fourth in two events.
‘He has only been training at the dojo ten months which makes this a good achievement and evidence of how sustained focus and hard work leads to success,’ Sensei Ric Light said. The club, reestablished by Sensei Ric Light early in 2021, focuses only on karate at its Ewingsdale Hall base.
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