Competition co-ordinators, Debbie Brookes and Karen McLennan, ran the successful 9-hole Mixed Competition Open Day which was held on Monday, February 17.

The day was sponsored by Matt Cooper Plumber Drainer, Grafton and 39 golfers and their supporters gathered at the Clubhouse for the 8.30 shotgun start.

It was a mixture of golfers of all levels, from experienced to raw beginners, in the 9 teams of 4 and one team of 3, who were playing in the dropout Ambrose. The weather was kind and there were plenty of laughs as they played the front nine, before adjourning to the clubhouse for presentation and a delicious morning tea.

The winners were Tess Bloomer, Ros Houlahan, Leanne Danvers, and Stephanie Haines. Runners-up were Donna Rose, Robyn Anderson, Margy Dougherty, and Marg Ross. Third place was taken put by Lorraine Tibbs, Wanda Jones, Helen Irving, and Nettie Bennett.

NTP on the 1^st was the team of Lorraine Tibbs, Wanda Jones, Helen Irving and Nettie Bennett. Balls were won by Sue Tozer, Sandy Donnelly, Kim Perl, Tracy Dougherty, Jenny Porter, Roxanne Sydenham, Kathy McMullan and Sharyn McLaughlan.

The Monday comp is a great opportunity to practise golf in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere, without having to allocate a whole day to the game. All players are welcome in this mixed competition. To enter, just contact the Pro-Shop on 6642 5413.

On Wednesday February 19 a field of 42 competed in the 18-hole 4BBB Stableford which was sponsored by Burmac Insurance Solutions. This game was also the qualifier round for the Ann Bawden Knockout, and 11 of the 21 teams nominated to qualify.

The winners were Janet Pilgrim and Sonya Baker (41c/b); runners-up were Elaine Shand and Kaye Murdoch (41); third were Sue Roberts and Judy McFarlane (40c/b); fourth were Mary Atkins and Ann Gibbons (40c/b).

Qualifiers for the Ann Bawden Knockout are Janet Pilgrim/Sonya Baker (41c/b); Elaine Shand/Kaye Murdoch (41); Mary Atkins/Ann Gibbons (40c/b); Di Chapman/Shirley Goodger (40c/b); Liz Fisher/Dell Burke (40c/b); Sue Petty/Kathy McMullan (40); Peg James/Millie Harris (38c/b; Helen Packwood/Karen Napper (38); Brenda Cooper/Jenny Porter (37c/b); Heather Purtill/Cheryl Creighton (37); Wendy Butcher/Vivienne Nichols (35).

The 1st Round of the Ann Bawden Knockout will see Sue Petty/Kathy McMullan v Wendy Butcher/Vivienne Nichols; Peg James/Millie Harris v Heather Purtill/Cheryl Creighton; and Helen Packwood/Karen Napper v Brenda Cooper/Jenny Porter.

On Friday February 21, 31 players teed off in the 18-hole Stableford which was sponsored by Farmer Lou’s, South Grafton. We welcomed back Donna Kleyn who was visiting from Belmont GC.

In Div 1 the winner was Jen Townsend (38); runner-up was Elaine Shand (34c/b); third was Janet Pilgrim (34); fourth was Peg James (32c/b).

In Div 2 the winner was Liz Fisher (32); runner-up was Liz Naseby (31); third was Leanne Danvers (28); fourth was Jenny Porter (26c/b).

Birdies were scored by Elaine Shand on the 10^th and by Heather Purtill on the 11^th.

NTP on the 6^th was Heather Purtill and NTP second shot on the 17^th was Millie Harris.

Balls went down to 28 and were won by Kaye Murdoch, Mary Atkins, Heather Purtill, Marianne Mannell, Julie Bennett, Karen Napper, Margaret Ross, and Di Alderman.

On Saturday 22, 16 golfers competed in the 18-hole Stableford. We welcomed Sue Reguson visiting from Coolangatta Tweed Heads GC and Jodie Rockliff visiting from Murwillumbah GC.

The winner was one of our visitors, Sue Reguson (36c/b); runner-up was Carol Toms (36); third was Wendy Butcher (35).

Balls went down to 30c/b and were won by Marianne Mannell, Shirley Goodger, Kate Thomson, and Donna Carter.

Birdies were scored by both Heather Purtill and our visitor, Jodie Rockliff, with both scoring on the 9^th.

NTP on the 6^th was Kate Thomson.

The Summer Consistency was sponsored by our local Bendigo Bank, Skinner Street, South Grafton and was held from 13 November 2024 until 25 January 2025. This competition is normally the best results of 12 over 25 games however, due to 6 days being rained out over summer, it was reduced to best results over 9 of 19 games.

On many of the days of the competition the conditions were very challenging because of the heat and humidity. Despite the uncomfortable conditions 15 women were dedicated (silly?) enough to be eligible for prizes in this competition. Results: 1^st – Heather Purtill (313); 2^nd Lisa Hunt (312); 3^rd Kaye Murdoch (299); 4^th Janet Pilgrim (297); 5^th Elaine Shand (291); 6^th Cheryl Shanley (281); 7^th Peg James (278); and 8^th Judy McFarlane (266).

Balls were won by Marianne Mannell, Chris Stephenson, Jenny Porter, Julie Bennett, Sue Byrnes, Noeline Smith, and Judy Page.

Grafton women golfers are looking forward to participating in the following upcoming events.

Grafton: 18 – hole Stableford – 26^th February (start Eclectic, Birdie & Chip-in competitions).

Glen Innes: 2-Day Tournament – 27^th & 28^th February. Grafton: 18-hole Stableford – 28^th February

Grafton: 9-hole Stableford mixed competition – 3^rd March. Grafton: 18-hole Stableford – 5^th March.

Grafton: Vets Top Gun shootout commences – 5^th March. Tenterfield: NEDGA Ladies 86^th Annual Open Tournament – 4^th, 5^th & 6^th March.

Grafton: 18-hole Stableford – 7^th March.

Grafton: 9-hole Stableford – 10^th March.

Woodburn/Evans Head: Open Day – 10^th March.

Lismore: Vets Open Day – 17^th March, entries close 7^th March.

Jenny Porter