The Men's Minor Singles Championship final was played on Saturday, August 15. Matt Jarrett took out the title defeating Bob Thomas 31-30 in a match which saw the lead change several times. Going into the last end, Jarret trailed 29 to 30, but scored the necessary two shots with a bowl to spare.

In the preliminary rounds, Matt Jarrett defeated Russell Scott 31 to 17, Col Baker defeated Brad Riley 31 to 14, Adam McCathy defeated Peter Hutton 31 to 24 and Bob Thomas defeated Bob Grange 32 to 18.

The semi finals saw Bob Thomas defeat Adam McCarthy 31 to 30 while Matt Jarrett defeated Col Baker 31 to 14.

Entries for the Open Pairs Championship have closed. The draw for round 1, which is to be played on Saturday 22nd August at 1 p.m. is: J. Lee and C. Dawson v J. Trim and B. Grange, C. Baker and B. Riley v I. Pringle and B. Orvad, B. Thomas and R. Gallagher v A. McCarthy and L. McCarthy, N. Cameron and L. Dawson v R. Rees and M. Jarrett.

The semi- finals and final are scheduled for Sunday, August 23.

Glen Innes club has been allocated as a venue for the Zone 3 Presidents Reserve Triples. The club hopes to have several local teams entered, so anyone interested is asked to contact Secretary, Sandra Orvad as soon as possible. Entries close 31st August with Round 1 to be played on September 12 and 13.

Glen Innes Veterans Golf

Thursday, August 13

In very warm pleasant weather for August 13, 27 veteran golfers were on course for the weekly match play.

The best score for the day and winner was Richard Gaha 49.

Runners-up were - Graham Collett 48, Ian Swanston and John Stewart both with 47, John Walters 44, Joan Hutton and Max Burton both with 42, Neil Zoldos, Ray Stone and Peter Honey all with a score of 41.

Putting to John Stewart - 32 Putts for the day. Nett Winner Rod Kiehne. The draw went to Craig Hulls.

Until next Thursday's vets outing on August 20, happy golfing.

Social golf

Ten members played the back nine in weather, improved from last week.

This morning made me realise why the Social Club has lasted since the 1970s, then the RRR Social Club. Despite the scores being ordinary, only one under 40 and one having a nice 17 on the 15th there was only good humour.

The winner was Craig Hulls with a net 19.5, gross 39. Nice consistent golf Craig.

The 1st runner up was Col Fletcher, net 21, and 2nd runner up Mick McClelland 23.5 net.

The putting to Alan Collins having a great 14 putts.

Still no N.T.P's due to restrictions.

The T/bird and the Bradman's to Michael Johansen. Halve the 15th and he would probably have been the winner.

Lucky draws to Craig Hulls and second to, 3 in a row, John Stewart.

Next week play will be on the front nine.

If you would like to join us just turn up ready to go by 8.30am.

Ladies Golf

Wednesday, August 12 the ladies played the first round of their 4BBB Championships. It will be an interesting game when the second round is played, as Marlene Gallagher & Shirley Lockwood, together with Pru Newby and Shirley Bruce are equal leaders in both gross and nett, with 83 gross and 64 nett. Next in the nett was Wendy Holliss and Di Brown 64 and on 65 Lindy and Julie Newsome together with Avonne Dawkin and Elaine Wilson. The raffle went to Annette Berrell & the draw to Nancy Kiehne and Jan Hope.

Sunday was the Keno Mixed Ambrose. Once again thanks to Captain Nancy who managed to get a good field. Bobby and Marlene Gallagher took out the gross with 70 while Gary Cameron & Sue Rees won the nett with 63.5.

This Wednesday we will play the final round of our 4BBB Championships with the Annual General Meeting to take place after golf. Sunday it is a stableford event for a Club trophy.

As the Examiner is now only being published on Thursdays our results may be a bit later.