Molong Golf
MOLONG BOWLS
by the Ghost Walker Sunday at the Royal Molong Golf Course (Note: The Express takes no responsibility for the constant “Royal” claim. We are in touch with the Palace for advice.) saw six golf clubs represented in the Central West small towns shield event. Besides Molong there were teams from Cumnock, Yeoval, Manildra, Blayney and Wattle Flat. Each club had six players except for Cumnock who had five players. We had an extra player with Balley on hand so he played for the Cumnock club to bring them up to six players. This was an eighteen hole individual stableford event as well as a teams event with the best four individual scores for each club going towards their team score. The individual event was won by Molong’s Troy Warner with thirty eight points. Alan Sharpe from Manildra was second on thirty seven points followed by Ian Maclean from Wattle Flat in third place on thirty five points on a countback from Les Tremain from Yeoval in fourth place also on thirty five points. There were another five players also on thirty five points who lost out on the countback. In the team’s event Molong are in first place with one hundred and thirty eight points. Manildra have one hundred and thirty two points, Wattle Flat one hundred and thirty points, Yeoval with one hundred and twenty seven points, Cumnock with one hundred and twenty four points and Blayney with one hundred and twenty one points. The Molong golf club has some wonderful volunteers who had the course in pristine condition. All the visiting players commented on how great the course was as well as the greens being so consistent for putting. A big thanks to our lady golfers for catering for the event and to Erin for helping and Kerry for organising the teams and the scoring. Al hasn’t been able to play golf lately but came out to cook the bbq. He reckons some of the sausages might have been a bit burnt but hey, there nothing wrong with a well cooked sausage. Thanks Al. The next event in this competition is set down for Blayney on Sunday September 17 but in the meantime at Molong it’s golf as normal on Sunday, 8.30am for 9am
Roving Report – Margot Brown Sunday social bowls has continued of a Sunday, with numbers dwindling over the weeks. Good to see the same reliable bowlers each week come for a laugh and time to socialise. We will continue for a few more weeks and see how numbers go. Sunday from 11am – 1.30pm. Don’t have to register just rock on up and we make it up as we go. Cost is $10 covering green fees and sausage sizzle. Wednesday social bowls continues as well. The bar is stocked for beverages and it’s a good social afternoon if you have a few hours on Wednesdays. The Board of Directors would like to advise members, who were financial members before the 14th of November 2022 that there will be an Extraordinary General meeting at the club this Sunday 30th July commencing at 10.30am. The meeting will be an information/ questions and answers regarding the progress of insurance from the
November floods. Following the meeting hang around for a game of social bowls and sausage sizzle. Congratulations to President Chris Beatty who competed in the 2022/2023 State Open Reserve Singles in Wollongong last week. Chris won his first match 25-19, lost his second match 23-25 then won his third game 25-14. Chris came second in his section, which is an outstanding result. Congratulations Chris. You will get to Boggera sooner than you think. The President, Board of Directors and members offer their condolences to the family of Tommy Dean. Tommy was a regular bowler at the club for many years. In his later years would ride his gopher to the club and sit and watch a few games and have a few cold ales. Tommy was a popular member, always had a yard and will be missed by many. Rest easy Uncle Tom, never a truer gentleman to be found. The club would also like to wish Kerry and Andy Hicks all the best on their sea
News from lady golfers
change. Both have been avid bowlers in the Brag comp and always brought laughter to the greens. Hope to see you back in Molong, you have both been great advocates for our wonderful town and will be missed. Hope you have a few spare rooms for the visitors when they come knocking on your door. A big yahhhh for the day to the Shed World crew, Welby, Simon Wright and Darrin Whalan who gave up their Saturday morning and moved the playground equipment back for us in no time. When we have sponsors like Shed World who make a big job into a quick job, thanks don’t go far enough. A huge job made easy when you have the right gear. Well wishes go to Pez, for a speedy recovery. We are thinking of you Pez and look forward to you back cooking the BBQ soon xx A team of 4 will be playing in the City of Dubbo Prelude Fours this Saturday, good luck team Molong. Bring home the cash $$.
by Mary Iffland
On Sunday the golf ladies again catered for the inter town Pennants. The teams came from Wattle Flat, Blayney, Yeoval, Cumnock, Manildra and Molong. The teams consisted of 6 players in each team and played an 18 hole Stableford with Molong running out the winners with 138 points, runners up were Manildra with 132 points, and in third place was Wattle Flat with 130 points. It was a great day for golf the sun was shining and the wind stayed away, and the course was looking fantastic. The players were most impressed with our course and were pleased to be able to play on a sand green 18 hole course, they also congratulated us on the meal we provided. The individual winners were Troy Warner from Molong, 2nd was Alan Sharpe from Manildra, 3rd was Ian McLean from Wattle Flat, and 4th was Les Tremain from Yeoval.
JUNIOR SOCCER
TOP: Central West Small Towns Sheild players. RIGHT: Bruno Bennett, Peter Stubberfield and Scott Oates with visiting players.
‘Friday Fitness Frenzy at Hunter Caldwell’ After a break for the holidays, there was no easing back into training on Friday, with Coach Rich Keniry (Right) hosting the annual beep test during this weeks session. For those that may not be familiar with the beep test, it involves continuous running between two lines, set 20m apart, in time to recorded beeps. The test is used to estimate an athletes aerobic capacity. There are 21 levels, with level one commencing at an approximate pace of 8km/hr, increasing to 9km/hr for level two and then increasing 0.5km/hr for every level after. Rich enjoys hosting the beep tests atleast once or twice throughout the soccer season. It’s fantastic to see players, coaches Congratulations and parents get involved, and even to Alex who was some younger siblings too!. Well awarded player of done to everyone who participated, the week for Under and pushed themselves to improve 6 Phoenix. It’s on previous results lovely to see such We are excited to be hosting big smiles on the more home games this coming players, and the Saturday. The weather forecast joy they get each is looking good. We hope to see week playing on lots of supporters on the sidelines, field with their cheering our teams on, and friends. supporting the club by purchasing Well done, Alex. from our canteen. A coffee cart will also be at Hunter Caldwell for your convenience. Enjoy your week, Jacqui Duncan.
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BISTRO
LUNCH : Wed 12 - 2 Sun 12 - 2.30 DINNER : Wed - Sat 5.30-8.30
Great specials and a menu to suit everyone. BAR: Mon Tues 3.00 - 9.00 WED 11.30 - BISTRO Wed 12.30-2.00 9.00 THU 12.00 - 10.00 FRI 12.00 - 11.00 & 5.30-8.30 Thu, Fri, Sat 5.30-8.30 SUN 12-2.30 SAT 11.00 - 10.00 SUN 11.00 - 8.00
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