The unstable weather continued last week with the Yamba course, or parts of it, closed on a couple of days. Yamba ladies played on Wednesday; however, with the forecast looking less than promising, organisers postponed last Friday’s VW Scramble to this Friday February 21.
We had one grade with 30 ladies completing their round of 18 holes in steamy conditions on Wednesday. Gwynne Thomas continued her hot streak and came in winner with an impressive 36pts. Jeannie Doolan was runner up with 33pts and Jenny Dewar 2nd r/up with 32pts.
Balls were awarded to 28 c/b.
One could be excused for thinking names starting with the letter ‘J’ was a pre-requisite for winning a NTP last week. Our winners were Jenny Dewar (Yamba Medical Centre and The Shoe Boutique); Julie Vernol (Yamba Florist and The Block); Jenny Moody (Leonie May Millinery) and Jennifer Fagan (Clovelly Fashions, Maclean) thanks to our generous sponsors.
Our nine-holers played on Wednesday and Thelma Weston came in with a fantastic score of 17pts. Our ladies are sad that Beverley Schofield-Bromilow is leaving to relocate to Melbourne but wish her all the best for her future endeavours.
On Saturday, 13 ladies endured humid conditions amidst what seemed to be millions of mozzies, rampant after recent rains. Congratulations to Kathy Parker who came in with a wonderful score of 37pts and won the NTP. The runner up was Janine Zietsch (34pts). Great scores ladies.
Entries close this Friday for the Iluka, Maclean Hospital Charity Day, to be held on February 26. The $30 entry fee includes golf, a delicious lunch, morning and afternoon tea. Please remember to add your name and details to the sheet which is in the ladies’ locker room.
Upcoming open days include: Woodburn/Evans Head (March 2); WGNR Veterans Day at Kyogle (March 16) and Murwillumbah Open Day (March 26). Details are on the ladies’ noticeboard or speak to Margery regarding closing dates and details.
This Wednesday is our first monthly medal single Stroke round and Friday the much-anticipated VW Scramble will take place.
Finally, we were all thrilled that our club pro, John Wright, pre-qualified for the QLD PGA Championships held in Toowoomba last week. Rain played havoc, delaying play, especially on Day 2. At -1 on the 12th hole on Friday, he was close to making the cut. Eventually, he came in with a sound +3. A great achievement and well deserved congratulations go to him from our lady members.
Leigh Robertson