Social Life 22

Airlie Beach Bowls

BOWLS

This year has been “extraordinary” for Airlie Beach Bowls Club where is has exceeded expectations, finishing 2022 as the number one Bowls Club of the Mackay District and surrounding areas.

Members of the club put in some exceptional performances throughout the year, with highlights including the performances of Betty Nicole and Carol Crosbie. As well, Men’s club champion Manny Isgro proved his excellence, exceeding his own high standards and showing that anything is possible with practice – with Nik Fernbach also embodying that same mentality. Members Harry Quod, Shane Spann, John Fielding, Peter Barratt, Luke Kinnear, Warren Mills, Andrew Butler, Russell Jackson, Mark Mawson, Rod Howard, and Bob McMahon representedour Division One team and finishing a very credible second. Other wonderful players that achieved fantastic success were Col Morris, Andy McDougall, John Askew, and John Brown. On the ladies’ side there was Margo Stanley, Lyn Graham, Bev Taylor, Juanita Matterson, Jill Spencer, and Jill Mazlin-Petersen all excelling with district bowls success. And a special mention must go to the club’s fantastic Vice Chairperson, Karen Jenson, whom was awarded the Club Person of the Year, with efforts far and beyond the call of duty. Ms Jensen effectively led Airlie Beach Bowls Club this year, organising many functions, projects, promotions, and catering without any fuss and sacrificing her own bowls to do so.

Betty and Tony Whitehorn, Rick Galea, Ash Warland, Terry Clarke, Bob Spees, Tim Taylor, and Merve Stewart also deserve special thanks for their efforts. We look forward to what the new year will bring and all be hopeful that we can exceed our expectations for 2023. Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson

Club Chairman Ash Warland , with Mens President Peter Barratt giving Karen Jenson the Club person of the Year award

Wangaratta Bowls

BOWLS

Tuesday’s game at Wangaratta Bowls Club resulted in a win for Penny Warren and Deb Retchless who defeated Robyn Stitt and Irene Laird.

The final game for the year was played on Sunday afternoon at the club with members out in full force enjoying the afternoons play with a cool sea breeze blowing. Winners on Rink Three were Irene Laird, Mark Drummond, and Ray Brunker who defeated Maree Brunker, Denise Wallace, and Geoff Danvers.

Other winners were Greg Colquhoun, Penny Warren, and Allan Rolfe against Sue Shearing, Linda Scells, and Kennedy Whitton. Deb Retchelss, Kent Moriarty, and Fely Duncan drew with Robyn Sitt, Lyn Danvers, and Pat Tracey. Club Administration Member Penny Warren thanked members for the year on behalf of the club. supporters a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year,” Ms Warren said. “We will recommence play on Sunday, January 8 of 2023 and are looking forward to another successful year on and off the green.” Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren

Some of Sunday’s winners at Wangaratta Bowls Club

Proserpine Golf Report

GOLF

Tuesday Competition at Proserpine Golf Club saw Paul Gray perform at the highest standard, setting a great score of 40 points on Tuesday and streaking ahead of the competition. Aaron Pross and Brent Franke came in second and third with 34 and 33 points, respectively. Wednesday Competition: 22 players played in the Wednesday Stableford medley. Trish McNeill won the ladies’ on 36 points and Ben Smith ahead of the pack on 39 for the men.

Aaron Prosser, Nathan Sothmann, Elspeth Scotford, and Tina Badenhorst all on 35 points in the run down. NTP’s were wone by Trish McNeill, Adam Maggs, Paula McQuat, Aaron Prosser, and Tina Badenhorst.

Thursday Competition: A very nice 44 points by Jacob Nightingale helped him to win Division One on Thursday, with Brendan Spann in second on 41. Ken Lovett also scored a winning 40 to take out Division 2 with Rob Webb in second on 36.

NTP’s went to: Jacob Nightingale, Adam Maggs and Nathan Sothmann by 2 Saturday Competition: The annual awards were presented on Turkey Day. 102 players out on the course and the winners of the Three ball ambrose were Hope Grunfeld, Gavin Kleidon, and ably assisted by the resident Professional, Roger Vandenberg, on 53.33 nett.

In second place was Caitlin Daly, Nicole Ryan. and Ben Smith, and on the third place podium was Tina and Frans Badenhorst with Scott Grigg. Sunday Competition: 16 players backed up on Sunday after Turkey Day, Ryan Wilkes continuing his good form with 39 pts, followed by Simon Della Santa on 36 pts and Penny Wardroper 34 points. NTP’: Simon, Ryan and Penny and Brian Allen.

Contributed with thanks to the Proserpine Golf Club Pro Shop Team

Men’s Order of Merit Winner Rob Stanley with President Phil Batty

Annual Award Recipients

Ladies Handicapped Matchplay Runner Up Leanne Alexander Men’s Handicapped Matchplay Runner Up Jim Cochrane Ladies Order of Merit - Wednesday Tiina Randmae 593 Men’s Order of Merit - Thursday Barry Mortimer 356 Ladies Eclectic - Wednesday Moya Bradley 55.125 Ladies Eclectic - Saturday Ann Gardel 55.675 Men’s Eclectic - Thursday Brendon Meharry 49.475 Men’s Eclectic - Saturday Anthony Clinton 48.9 Ladies Medal of Medallist - Wednesday Trish McNeill 67 nett Men’s Medal of Medallist - Thursday - Div 1 Ritchie Atkins 69 nett Men’s Medal of Medallist - Thursday - Div 2 Rees May 72 nett Ladies Medal of Medallist - Sunday Peta Thomas 71 nett Men’s Saturday Medal of Medallist - A Grade Sam Deicke 66 nett Men’s Saturday Medal of Medallist - B Grade Terry Handford 69 nett Men’s Medal of Medallist - Sunday Don Cameron 72 nett Ladies Most Consistent - Saturday Trish McNeill 37 pts Men’s Most Consistent - Thursday Michael Cragg 42 pts Ladies Medal of Medallist Renae Maxwell 62 nett Men’s Medal of Medallist - Overall + C Grade Ben Raymant 66 nett Ladies Matchplay Champion Trish McNeill Men’s Matchplay Champion Ritchie Atkins Men’s Graded Matchplay Champion - A Grade Ryan Wilkes Men’s Graded Matchplay Champion - B Grade Michael Kavanagh Men’s Graded Matchplay Champion - C Grade Ben Raymant Ladies Order of Merit Tiina Randmae 436 Men’s Order of Merit Rob Stanley 424 Ladies Golfer of the Year Elspeth Scotford 67 pts