A Grade Medal Michael Ryan with 69 net on c/b

A Grade Gross Peter Compton with 76

B Grade Medal Peter Sutton with 70 net

B Grade Gross Richard Stanley with 86 on c/b

C Grade Medal Andrew Quill with 68 net

C Grade Gross Neil Perryman with 90

D Grade Medal Adrian Chatillon with 72 net

D Grade Gross Gil Arnold with 100

Ball Run Down went to 77 on c/b

Tuross Head Country Club men's golf Saturday August 1

Story Tuross Head men golfers were out in full force on Saturday and despite receiving 200 mm of rain prior to the weekly stableford competition had no difficulty playing the course.

Golf carts were in use and thanks to further drainage work on the fairways it was no problem negotiating the terrain and there was minimum disturbance to the course.

Players responded to a golf committee appeal to take care when playing and their response resulted in a successful round of golf taking place.

Richard Wharton handled the conditions well and won the Saturday event with a stableford score of 40 points.

Dave Gray was second with 39 points.

John Eglites with 38 points, Peter McRae 37 and Steve Johnston 36 points were the remaining award winners.

After two weeks of no golf due to bad weather conditions, 22 Tuross ladies returned to the course on Tuesday 4 August for the Monthly Medal Stroke and Putt competition.

The winner of the monthly medal for August was Beverley Theobald with a net score of 72.

The winner of the putting competition was Dorothy Madden with 27 putts.

Division winners were:

Division 1: Leonie Snodgrass with a net score of 73; the runner up Teri Swanbury with 75 net.

Division 2: Jennifer Gray with a net score of 74; the runner up Shirley Quinlan on 75.

Division 3: Beverley Theobald with a net score of 72; the runner up Elsa Shearer with a net of 85.

Wednesday, August 5: Despite the course remaining wet following the good rains of last week, a good field of 62 players registered for the Tuross Head Veterans Golf Single Stableford event. Winner on the day with a great score of 26 points was Steve Swanbury, beating home his good friend Peter McRae with the same score on a count back. Shirley Quinlan and Henry Anderson with 23 points each took the next two placings with Shirley beating home Henry for 3rd place on count back.

Minor prizes were awarded to Herb Muriwai on 22, Don Russell, Dorothy Madden and Bruce Martin on 21, Paul Green, Graham Moore, Les Johanson, Ross Hendy, Chris Wratten, Teri Swanbury and Ian Manton all with 20, and finally Stephen Crossling and Ted Quinlan beating home a host of other players with 19 points on count back.

Ian Wratten was the unfortunate recipient of this week's infamous Bradman Award.

August 1 - Mens Monthly Medal

A Grade: 1st Steve Potter (7) 70, 2nd William Pearson (12) 70, 3rd Derek Melton (10) 72, 4th Michael Cooke (2) 73, 5th David Lowes (11) 74, 6th Graham Cron (11) 74

B Grade: 1st Peter Guthrie (16) 67, 2nd Ben Hasler (18) 72, 3rd John Barling (13) 72, 4th Robert Lomas (14) 73, 5th Oscar Woolridge (17) 74, 6th Darron Gilmore (13) 74

C Grade: 1st Bill Quade (21) 70, 2nd John Evans (19) 70, 3rd Howard Debenham (23) 72, 4th Daniel Vandermey (23) 72, 5th Kerrie McGovern (21) 73, 6th Brian Tyson (20) 73

D Grade: 1st Rod Baz (24) 69, 2nd Ian Tompsett (32) 70, 3rd George Faith (25) 73, 4th Paul Desaxe (26) 74, 5th Colin Law (29) 75, 6th Scott Holland (28) 76

A Grade Gross: 1st Kayne Carmichael (0) 74

B Grade Gross: 1st Peter Guthrie (16) 83

C Grade Gross: 1st John Evans (19) 89

D Grade Gross: 1st Rod Baz (24) 93

Ball Prize to 80

Womens Stableford

Overall Winners: 1st Helen Chudleigh (38) 36, 2nd Sandra McKenzie (33) 34, 3rd Sophie Eppelstun (13) 34, 4th Lyn Barnes (23) 33, 5th Kathy Roe (18) 33, 6th Sue Lowes (20) 32

Ball Prize to 27

August 2 - Irish 4 Ball Team Stableford

Overall Winners: 1st Sophie Eppelstun & Luke Shooks & Oscar Woolridge & Bill Eppelstun 89, 2nd Phil Hardy & Wendy Hardy & Carol Gardner & Ken Gardner 87, 3rd Robert Connell & Owen Roe & Peter Watson & Kathy Roe 85, 4th Nanette Childs & Steven Keon & Sandra Keon & David Childs 85, 5th Michael Tooth & Lynne Gadsby & Jenny Tooth & Marilyn Scott 84

Ball Prize to 79

August 4 - Mens Mid-Week Stableford

A Grade: 1st John Neeson (5) 38, 2nd Brad Melouney (9) 38, 3rd Steve Porter (12) 38, 4th Milton Morrison (9) 37, 5th Wayne Hull (9) 35, 6th Bruce Dickinson (6) 35

B Grade: 1st Robert Lomas (14) 38, 2nd Peter Keatley (14) 37, 3rd Michael Gray (17) 37, 4th Gerry Martin (13) 36, 5th Barry Tooth (17) 36, 6th Michael Christopher (15) 35

C Grade: 1st Mark Smith (22) 43, 2nd Brian Marsden (19) 41, 3rd Brian Tyson (20) 38, 4th George Spanomanolis (22) 38, 5th John Buchanan (20) 35, 6th Rick Andersen (20) 34

D Grade: 1st Kim Clifton (24) 42, 2nd Richard Manson (24) 38, 3rd George Faith (25) 38, 4th John McAlister (24) 36, 5th John Stokes (31) 36, 6th Stephen Bulger (27) 36

Ball Prize to 31

July 23: Veterans 9 Hole Stableford

A Grade: 1st George Spanomanolis (22) 22, 2nd Keith Neumann (21) 21, 3rd John Shepheard (24) 19

B Grade: 1st Jim Lorimer (35) 24, 2nd Neil Collie (32) 22, 3rd Ronald Biggs (29) 21

Ball Prize to 16

23 July 2020 - Veterans 18 Hole Stableford

Overall Winners: 1st Phil Spence (17) 38, 2nd Steve Potter (6) 38, 3rd Steven Keon (24) 38, 4th Rob Zubin (12) 38, 5th Ian Robinson (20) 37

Ball Prize to 31

Womens 9 Hole Stableford

Overall Winners: 1st Carol Gardner (25) 23, 2nd Helen Hannah (27) 18, 3rd Debbie Rogan (21) 17

Ball Prize to 13

July 25 - Medley Stableford

A Grade: 1st Rob Devonald (11) 37, 2nd Steven Sell (4) 36, 3rd Jason Leplaw (11) 35, 4th Craig Zielke (12) 35, 5th Paul Day (11) 35

B Grade: 1st Brett Woolridge (14) 38, 2nd Robert Lomas (14) 37, 3rd Mark Newcombe (16) 37, 4th Peter Criss (16) 36, 5th Gary White (16) 36

C Grade: 1st George Spanomanolis (23) 41, 2nd Peter O'Dwyer (19) 37, 3rd Gary Eiffert (19) 37, 4th Mick Tattersall (19) 36, 5th Bill Quade (21) 36

D Grade: 1st James Hughes (35) 46, 2nd Luke Shooks (27) 42, 3rd John McAlister (25) 40, 4th Scott Holland (29) 38, 5th Tom Davis (27) 37

Ball Prize to 31

Womens 18 Hole Stableford

Overall Winners: 1st Beverley Keatley (45) 45, 2nd Sue Lowes (22) 40, 3rd Sophie Eppelstun (15) 39, 4th Elaine Dawson (40) 39

Ball Prize to 33

Sunday, August 2:

There were 38 bowlers on the greens on a beautiful warm winters day, bowling 8 games of pairs + 1 triples game. President Steven Hogan welcomed everyone, reminding us to always keep to the restrictions that are in place at present. Winners: Buddy Connor, Ute Krook, Ingrid Blasius and Tony Birmingham. Everyone is welcome to Sunday Twist Tops; come along and bowl to some great music. Phone 4474 7019.

Heartfelt sympathy to Lorraine and family on the recent death of husband Graham Skidmore after a tragic accident.

The finalists in the 2020 Major Pairs Championship have been decided with the match to be a replay of the 2019 final! Noel Downie and John Monks will try to stop Peter Davies and Joel Hilliard from winning consecutive championships when they play on Saturday. The teams won their way into the final in contrasting semi-finals. Downie and Monks had a very tight battle against Peter Macdonald and Ray Downey while Davies and Hilliard had a big win in their clash with Alan McLeod and Col Fletcher.

Macdonald and Downey held the advantage for a large portion of their match with Downie and Monks. In a tight tussle the scores remained close until Macdonald and Downey grabbed the biggest lead of the day. On the back of fantastic lead bowls from Macdonald, they moved to a 17 - 9 lead after 13 ends. The next end proved crucial. Downie and Monks were able to pick up 5 shots. Not only did they close the margin but they had a big boost in their confidence. Downie, in particular, really hit his straps. He controlled the next few ends with his very skilful draw bowling. They hit the lead for the first time in the game on the 17th end. They went on to win a very good game 22 - 20.

Davies and Hilliard were locked in a close tussle with McLeod and Fletcher until they picked up the maximum 8 shots on the 7th end. The score blew out to a 17 - 6 margin. They then consolidated their lead before they picked up another 8 shots on the 13 end to move to a 32 - 10 lead. To their credit, McLeod and Fletcher did not give in and where able to win 4 of the next 6 ends. However, the margin was just too big. The two big scores ended being the difference between the teams. Davies and McLeod moved into the final with a 36 - 17 victory.

Social Bowls have now resumed. District events to be rescheduled.

Social Calendar: Wednesday - Pairs/ Triples. Start 12.45pm - entry by 11.30pm.

Saturday - Pairs. Start at 12.30 - entry by 11.30.

Please place entries on club sheet or answering service on 4474 2108.

Upcoming Events:

Mixed Pairs Spring Tournament: Total Prize Money - $3,600; 1st $1299, 2nd $750, 3rd $500, 4th $400, 5th 250 and best day winners $250 per team. Commences 9.00am Thursday 17 and Friday 18 of September 2020. Entry $120 per team. 3 games of 13 ends per day - event to be scored on points (3 per win and 1 per tie) followed by margin. Open draw at 8.30 on Thursday 17 September. Dress club uniform or tournament clothing. 28 entries only - closes Wednesday 10 September. Lunch may be purchased from bistro. Details: Robbie Strahan on 0409463076 or Email moruyabowls@hotmail.com

Deua River Men's Two Bowl Triples Tournament: Tier 4 National Ranking Event. Total Prize Money $4,500, 1st prize $1800, 2nd $1,050, 3rd $750 and 4th $300. Best day winners $300 per team. Entry $150 per team. Commences 9.00 Saturday 14 November thru to Sunday 15 November. Format - 4 games of 12 ends per day. Open draw of cards Saturday morning at 8.30am. Tournament to be decided on points (3 points per win and 1 point per draw) followed by aggregate margin. Dress code Club Uniform or Tournament Attire. Entries close Wednesday 4 November. First 28 Entries only. Lunch may be purchased from bistro. Details: Robbie Strahan on 0409463076 or Email moruyabowls@hotmail.com

On Tuesday 4th August the Moruya Women's Bowling Club held the final of the Ladies Pairs Championship and the winners were Carol Harroway (left) and Maree Larkin (right). It was a close match with the opposition ladies, Nicole Hardy and Joan Lotze proving no easy pushovers right to the last end. Congratulations ladies for an enjoyable game.

Because of the Covid 19 restrictions, some bowling activities have necessarily been delayed and so it was great to be able to at last run this final.

On Saturday, August 1 we joined up with Racing Pigeon Illawarra (RPI) for the second race from Eden when 200 pigeons were released from the Eden Fisherman's Club car park at 9.30am. Conditions were good.

Manny Byrne 1st

Graham Ford 2nd

Tony Rogers 3rd

Mario Magrin 4th

John Mette 5th

The fellas excelled against Illawarra/Wollongong for the second week in a row.

Results: Mario Magrin took 1st

Manny Byrne 2nd

Graham Ford 3rd

Tony Rogers 4th