Sean Alexander came into form winning the January Monthly Medal sponsored by Wenty Pro Shop last Saturday.  

Sean scored 63 net on a countback on his way to the win.

The other major prizes for the day went to Dale Lawrence in A grade with 63 net, Kelvin Amatto in B grade with 65 net on a countback and Hugh Munro in C grade with 64 net on a countback.  

In second place were Michael Kopp with 70 net on a countback, Jason Watmore in B grade with 65 net and Chris Smyth in C grade with 64 net.

Taking out third spot was Chris Connolly in A grade with 71 net, John Newcombe in B grade with 68 net on a count back and Mark Welch in C grade with 68 net on a count back.  

Charlie Kaehler took out the scratch in A grade with 74, Ian Johnson in B grade with 85 and Colin Whaley in C grade with 92.

The drive and pitch in A grade on the third hole went Greg Morton whilst Steve Fulmer won B grade on the second hole and Leo Graham C grade on the fifth hole.  

The longest drives on the sixth hole were won by Mick Kopp in A grade, Sean Alexander in B grade and Mark Welch in C grade.

The closest to the pins on the eighth hole were taken out by Greg Morton in A grade, Kevin Flanagan in B grade and Colin Whaley in C grade.  

On the eleventh hole Charlie Kaehler was closest in A grade, Rob Mihailovic in B grade and C grade was not won.  

On the 16th hole Mick Kopp claimed A grade, Eddy Knight B grade and Hugh Munro in C grade.

Nominations for the 2017 CWDGA Pennants Series are now being accepted for divisions three and four.  

Members are encouraged to nominate to represent their club for the upcoming series.  

Nomination sheets are available on the golf notice board. Further details are available at the Starter’s Hut.

The mid-week competitions continue in the new year.  

The Hahn SuperDry 3.5 Nines are on each Friday.  

This involves nine holes in stableford format with weekly prizes for Orange Ex-Services Club members.  

The cost is only $9 which includes a free schooner of Hahn SuperDry 3.5 or a post-mix soft drink.  

Barefoot Bowls Burger and Beer is also available from 12 pm each Friday for only $19.  

The cost includes unlimited barefoot bowls, a burger and a beer.  

Bring your friends and enjoy some friendly golf with your mates.

The Tuesday and Thursday nine hole competitions continue throughout the year.  

There are good prizes on offer and they also allow players the opportunity to get that extra hit out during the week.

Tomorrow is a Four Person Texas Shootout sponsored by Eastern Lawyers.

By TODD BRAKENRIDGE

Last Saturday Members and Guests contested an individual stableford sponsored by the kind people at Kent’s H Hardware.

In A grade Mark Fliedner’s purple patch continued with a fine 34 scratch points to claim the top prize.

Steve Hooper fired 41 points to win the handicap top prize from Troy Swain with 39 points.

In B grade Ian Davey was the scratch best with 23 points.

Tyrone Rudman fired 37 points to be the handicap best from the in form Tony Ford who collated 36 points.

In C grade Tony Boland dominated proceedings with 23 scratch points.

Dave Burcher’s 41 points was good enough for the handicap top spot, while Scott Galloway was the runner up with 40 points.

The Outback Vending long drives were won by Jordan Clark in A grade, Ethan Lewin in B grade and Steve Hare in C grade.

The overall NTP sponsored by the 19th View Restaurant was won by Ged Fulwood who hit a great shot into the 13th.

The Eagles Nest had all feathers removed with Graham Warner, Mark Fliedner and Todd Brakenridge making a two on the ninth, while Mark Fliedner also made a two on the 11^th.

Incredible stuff, two eagles in three holes.

Last Sunday was the first event of the annual Team Wentworth Relay For Life events, with a two-person ambrose event.

The next event will be the marathon with head professional Todd Brakenridge joining Costa Mavros in a bid to play 12 rounds of golf from 5.30am-8.30pm on Wednesday, January 25.

In past years the boys have done eight full rounds non-stop, without carts.

This year the challenge is to complete as many rounds as possible with the use of carts, which will speed play up massively.

Should you wish to donate to this great cause feel free to drop into the Pro Shop.

The Thursday stableford has proven to be popular of the new year holiday season, feel free to join in on the fun any Thursday.

It is simply a roll up start so turn up with a partner and we will get you a game.

Last week Mick Buckler fired 45 points to claim victory from Paul Ware who won a countback on 41 points over Kev Ekerick to claim the runner up prizes.

George Kastrounis, Hans Jeuken, Rob McPherson and Dave Phillips all won NTPs on the day.

The Rolling Stableford continues to grow as well, this is a stableford event ran every Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Feel free to join in on this one anytime.

The entry sheet for the 2017 Pennants season is now available in the clubhouse.

We are currently short of players so if you wish to play feel free to enter. In Pennants, Wentworth takes on a number of other central west clubs across four divisions, to see who is the champion club in our area.

First round starts on February 5.

This Saturday members and guests will contest an individual stableford sponsored by Atlas Copco.

Be sure to put your name down online or contact the Pro Shop for a start in this one.

The Wenty Super 6s returns on January 22, entries are open now so get your team of six together for this season’s summer competition.

By JOHN FURZE

Last Saturday was a 4BBB stableford with an individual stableford in conjunction, sponsored by My Self Storage.

The event was contested by 180 players.

Winners of the 4BBB were Mark Skidmore and Jim Martin with 47 points, followed by Martin Gieser and Cameron Provost 46, Chris Kelly and Greg Willis 45 points countback, David Blowes and Jim Lenon 45 and Alan Fogarty and Wayne Jaques 45.

In the individual results, the winner was Jim Martin with 41 points, followed by Andy Walford 40 points and Paul Fitzgerald 39 points countback.

Ball comp to 33 points.

Saturday’s event is an individual stableford, sponsored by EZGO Golf Carts.

Monday’s seniors individual stableford was not contested due to the Mercedes Benz Classic being held.

Wednesdays individual stableford was contested by 83 players.

In division one the winner was the wily old David Miller, who returned to form with 40 points, followed by James Walford with 39 points, John Lawler 38 points and Neal Fogarty 37 points.

Division two was won by Tom Visman with 38 points on a countback from David Cantwell 38 points, Peter Thorncraft 37 points countback and James Linton 37 points.

Ball comp to 35.

This week the Putt for Cash is up to $3450, after Sue Salvage missed a six-metre putt last Friday night.

Make sure you get to the club tonight for some great food, wine, prizes and a chance to win a bundle of cash.

The second week is underway, with results in next week’s report.

We have one session left coming up these school holidays.

The date is Friday, January 27.

Ages are 7-16 yrs old, at a cost of $35 per child per day.

Sessions run from 10am until 2pm, with a BBQ lunch provided.

Bookings are limited, so contact the pro shop on 6362 4072 to book your child a spot.

We’ve had two really fantastic clinics so far and have welcomed a large number of children to the club to take part, they’ve all really enjoyed themselves so we’d really recommend getting your children involved.

When you get yourself into trouble on the course, it’s important to get out of it on your next shot.

Sometimes the only playing option you‘re left with is to hit a low punch shot.

Here are a few tips to help you punch the ball out low and get it back into play.

When addressing the ball use a club with less loft and grip down the club.

Play the ball more in the centre of your stance.

Keep the centre of your chest on top of the ball.

Shorten your backswing.

Swing back until your left arm is parallel to the ground and let your wrists cock.

At impact you should have your spine on top of the ball.

Your hands should be in front of the ball, yet the clubface remains square to the ball.

A lot of golfers think hands in front means clubface open.

But I want you to have your hands ahead and clubface looking down at the ball at impact.

Just after impact, your arms extend forward to finish about hip high.

Try and keep the clubhead slightly below the hands.

You don’t need to make a long follow-through because that will only cause you to hit the ball higher into the air.

However, the overall speed of your swing will be a little quicker because your backswing and follow-through are shorter.

This punch shot technique will help you save a lot of shots on the course, especially if you‘re missing it into the trouble.

Don’t practice your faults book a lesson today 6362 4072.