Dave Chippendale was triumphant in winning the 72 hole A grade scratch with a total score of 296.

Eddy Knight won the B grade scratch with 335 and Peter Bird took out the C grade scratch posting a total of 352. Runners up in the scratch were Marty Woods in A grade with 297, Grant Kaufman in B grade with 343 and Peter Powles in C grade with 355.

The 72 hole handicap winners were Jonathon Sangster in A grade with a net score of 270, Fred Gander in B grade with a 270 net and Matt Forte in C grade with 270 net. Second in the handicap rounds were John A Davis with 278 net, Ray Jones in B grade with 278 net and Colin MacDougall in C grade with 272 net. Matt Forte took out the overall handicap prize over the three grades on a count back.

The third round of the championships was conducted last Saturday. Marty Woods won the handicap in A grade with 65 net, Keith Conroy in B grade with 66 net and Matt Forte in C grade with 65 net on a countback.

Runners-up prizes went to Dave Chippendale in A grade with 68 net, Mick Pickett in B grade with 68 net and Colin MacDougall in C grade with 65 net. Rob Koch came third in A grade with 70 net, Darren Taberner in B grade with 70 net on a countback and Peter Iffland in C grade with 67 net on a countback. The scratch winners for the day were John A Davis in A grade with 78, Ray Jones in B grade with 83 and John Watts in C grade with 86.

The championships continued on Sunday with the fourth medal round and final qualifying round. Handicap winners were John A Davis with 66 net, John D Davis in B grade with 69 net on a countback and Andrew Pinkstone in C grade with a terrific 60 net. Runners up in each grade were Tremayne Power in A grade with 67 net, Rob Mihailovic in B grade with 69 net and Hugh Munro in C grade with 64 net on a countback. Third place went to Nadeem Ashraf in A grade with 68 net on a countback, Fred Gander in B grade with 71 net and Matt Forte in C grade with 64 net.

Dave Chippendale took out the A grade scratch with 73, Ray Jones in B grade with 84 and Peter Powles in C grade with 85.

The last round also determined the eight match play qualifiers in each grade to be played on Sunday. In A grade Dave Chippendale plays Craig Sharwood, Nadeem Ashraf takes on Jonathon Sangster, John A Davis fronts up against Tremayne Power and Gavin Hassan plays Marty Woods.     

In B grade Fred Gander lines up against Eddy Knight, Rob Mihailovic plays Ian Johnston, Grant Kaufman plays Jason Watmore and Mick Pickett plays Ray Jones. In C grade Andrew Pinkstone plays Peter Iffland, Darren Kennedy plays Steve Fulmer, Peter Bird plays Leo Graham and Kyle Hutchings takes on Peter Powles. The draw and match times are posted on the notice board outside the starters hut. Spectators are welcome so come out and support your club mates. Best of luck to each of the qualifiers.

Saturday’s event is an individual stableford sponsored by Laser Plumbing.

Last Saturday members and guests contested the final round of the 2017 Club Championships sponsored by Nexus Insurance and Coca Cola Amatil

Players enjoyed great scoring conditions throughout the day on a course presented in immaculate condition.

In A grade Troy Swain fired an impressive 71 to claim the scratch prize. A reserve contender Murray Robotham was the handicap best with 69 net from Steve Roach with 70 net.

Will Currall was the B grade scratch best with 80 off the stick. Glen Sinclair fired net 68 to be the handicap winner from Tom Aggett with 70 net on a countback.

Darrell Duff claimed the C grade scratch prize with 89 on a countback. Adam Brakenridge was the handicap best with 66 net, from Brian Kellett who survived a countback with 67 net.

The Outback Vending long drives were won by Jason Griffiths in A grade, Adam Ashcroft in B grade and Clive Jones in C grade.

The overall nearest the pin sponsored by The 19th View Restaurant was won by Steve Roach who hit a great shot into the 17th.

Troy Swain emptied the Eagle’s Nest with a nice two on the first.

Players needed 70 net to win a ball in the ball comp. While birdies received two balls each.

Last Sunday was an individual stableford sponsored by John McDonnell and the team at Orange Funerals. Jason Schofield was the men’s best with 33 points from Dave Grenfell with 31 points. Marg Fisher dominated the ladies division with 39 points to win from Helen Ross with 37 points. Jason Schofield, Trish Harvey, Virginia Dunn and Marg Fisher all collected nearest the pin prizes.

In Thursday stableford action last week the big hitting Matt Wright fired a fine 40 points to be victorious, Matt was at a Taylormade Demo Day recently and hit a seven iron 191 metres. Trevor Fitzgerald was the runner up with 39 points from Mick Bucker who won a countback with 36 points. Steve Fuller, Gordon Common, Geoff Dale and Kev Wright all collected nearest the pin prizes.

This Saturday members will contest round one of the J Sharpe Trophy, a fourball-bestball stableford event sponsored by Stuart Garvey from Midstate Financial Services.

Stuart has moved his business to the Nambucca Heads region, but still continues to sponsor, something that is truly appreciated by everyone at Wentworth Golf Club.

This Sunday, Jill Bale from Wishing Well Home Loans will sponsor a two person Texas shootout starting from 12pm. It is also club championship semi-final time. 

Results for April 26 event: 18 hole stroke, second monthly medal sponsored by Hogan’s Pharmacy.

Twenty keen ladies turned up to contest our second monthly medal. After nine holes they had managed to survive a light shower of rain and decided at the time that the worst of the weather was gone.

How wrong they were. After 14 holes the weather really turned it on with hail, strong winds, and drenching rain.

But a few keen (or mad) girls managed to finish and their golf wasn’t too bad considering! We played one division on Wednesday and the winner of the monthly medal was Lee Pickett with 84 off the stick net 76.

The other winners were Ruth Bevan with a good nett 82, Val Gregory with nett 85 and Roslyn Fuller. Well done to everyone for turning up, playing, staying and supporting our club.

Draw: Next week we will be playing an 18 hole stableford. Duties Rob F and Anne. If your name is not in the draw please contact the Pro Shop on 6361 4571 or a game. A reminder to everyone that we have also reverted back to a 9am hit-off.

1st Tee: 9.00 R Bevan, R Forrester, R Moore, R Zelukovic; 9.07 T Rossi, I Dwyer, V Gregory, R Lee; 9.14 J Grant, A McKeowen, J Roberts, S Healey; 9.21 J Graham, S Grenfell, R Cannon, L Dalton; 9.28 H Ross, M Commins, R Newey, J Bale; 9.35 M Fisher, A Thorn, V Lynch, Partner;

10th Tee: 9.00 A Field, D Selwood, J Moad, Partner; 9.07 R Fuller, J Davis, V Percival, C Murray.

Last Saturday was an individual stableford. The event was sponsored by Dr Bruce Whitmill, with 135 players contesting the event.

The A grade winner was Matthew French with 39 points, followed by Justin Thrift with 37 points countback from David Parfett 37 points.

The B grade winner was Lan Snowden with 40 points from Bill Golland 39 points from Alan Ralston 38points.

C grade was taken out by Logan Hignett 40 points, followed by David Ferguson 37 points from Kurt Wolf 36 points. Ball Comp went down to 33 points.

Saturday’s event is an individual stableford sponsored by Baldock, Stacey and Niven.

Monday’s seniors individual stableford was contested by 21 players. Winner was Denis Cranfield with 36 points, followed by Gary Blogg 35 points and John Brennan 34 points. Ball Comp to 33 points.

Tuesday’s Anzac Bowl was won by John Fogarty with 34 points on countback from Mick Wallace 34 points countback from Wayne Jacques 34 and Justin Thrift 33 points countback.

Wednesdays individual stableford was contested by 65 players. In division one Anthony Donovan won with 35 points from Gordon Hay 33 points.

While in division two, Brian Smith was victorious with 36 points from Kevin Giumelli with 31 points. Ball comp to 33.

This week the Putt for Cash is up to $4,050 after Matthew DeGraaf missed a five meter 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.

Bunker shots: The sand wedge has bounce, and bounce is designed to keep the leading edge of the club from hitting the sand first.

In effect, when contacting the sand about two-three inches behind the ball the club will slide underneath the ball pushing the sand and ball out of the bunker and onto the green.

Set-up with a slightly wider stance than normal as this will lower your centre of gravity to enable the club-head to pass into the sand under the ball.

Position the ball towards your left heel with your weight on your left side and make sure that it remains there throughout the entire swing.

Your club-face should be slightly opened but aligned to the flag. Opening the club-face will allow the bounce (bottom of the sand iron) to be used correctly as it is designed to.

Your stance (feet, knees, hips and shoulders) should be aiming in an open position (left) of the flag. It is important the club-face remains open until well after you have contacted the sand.

Keeping your weight on the left side, cock your wrists and swing your hands up just below right shoulder height.

The club-head will be picked up quite steeply which will allow for a steep angle of attack as the clubhead enters the sand about two inches behind the ball. Make sure you keep turning your body through to the finish as this will allow the clubhead to continue through the sand preventing stopping on the shot resulting with the ball staying in the bunker.