Warwick Bowls Club

RESULTS of Jack Pot Bowls on 7th March- 1st Round: D. Miller, E. Welsh def P & P Reynolds +10 -10. A. Naylor, J. Ruhle def. R. Valentine, J. Cutmore +11 -11. G. Murphy, T. Wright def. T. Owens, S. Valentine +9 -9. R. Hansen, R. Bean def. D. Phillips, S. Tyter +2 -2. 2nd Round: T. Owen, S. Valentine def. D. Miller, E. Welsh +5 -5. R. Hansen, R. Bean def. R. Valentine, J. Cutmore +8 -8. A. Naylor, J. Ruhle def. P & P Reynolds +3 -3. D. Phillips, S Tyter def. G. Murphy, T. Wright +5 -5. The Jack Pot did not go off and will be $70 next month. The lucky draw for Domino Pizza was won by Rob Valentine and Judy Cutmore. Our sincere thanks to Dominos for sponsoring a day every month. NB. Correction for Sunday, March 11: The afternoon was sponsored by one of our very generous members with our sincere thanks for doing this. Results as follows: S. Valentine, S. Tyter def. P. Seipelt, R. Bean 17-16; R. Valentine, C. Johnson, J. Ruhle def. D. Neal, A. Naylor, P. Cutmore 21-9. Such a small field was disappointing, but the afternoon was very social and much enjoyed by the players. It was decided to split the prize money between the winners from both teams.

Results of last Saturday's A Grade Singles- 1st Round: P. Wagner def. T. Seaniger 25-21. Marker S. Tyter. P. Collis def. C. Johnson 28-10. Marker J. Ruhle. B. Black def. S. Lasak 25-21. Marker D. Warr. T. Wright def. J. Lasak 25-11. Marker E. Welsh. J. Rickard def. R. Bean 25-12. Marker A. Naylor. Congratulations to our members Russell Bean, Brian Black, Steve Tyter and Jim Rickard who were runners-up last Sunday in the Warwick East Carnival. Well done. Coming Events for March: Today, Wednesday, March 21: Valentine's & Christensen's sponsored cash bowls. Saturday, March 24: District Club Challenge at our Club. As morning tea will be provided at 8.30am could the ladies in the kitchen be at the club by 7.30am please. Wednesday, March 28: KFC Sponsored bowls. Saturday, March 31: Social. Comings events for April: Sunday, April 1: April Fools sponsored bowls. Tuesday, April 3: Monthly Triples. Wednesday, April 4: Social. Saturday, April 7: Social. Sunday, April 8: Burstows sponsored bowls. Wednesday, April 11: Dominos sponsored Jack Pot Bowls. Saturday April 14: Social. Wednesday, April 18: KFC sponsored bowls. Saturday, April 21: Social. Wednesday, April 25: Christensens' & Valentines' sponsored bowls. Saturday, April 28: Churches of Christ bowls day - details later. For all social and sponsored days names must be in between 12noon and 12.30pm for 1pm start or names on the notice board.

Clifton Bowls Club

COMING events: Thursday, March 22 - Night bowls at 7pm. Saturday, March 24: Clifton News Trophy Day: names by 12.30pm for a 1pm start. Social/night bowlers welcome. Sunday, March 25: Final of the SDMDBA Club Challenge starting at 9am. Spectators welcome. Wednesday, March 28 - Mid Week Fours at 12noon sponsored by Birthday Boys. Saturday, April 7 - Competition A-grade Singles at 1pm - L Smith v I Weier - marker P Ryatt; B Nottage v K Morris - marker K Weier; I Jackson v R Kehl - marker R Glare; G Green v N Postle - marker S Eady. Friday, April 13 - Karaoke and Meals from 6.30pm. Saturday, April 14 - Competition A-grade Singles at 1pm - A Imhoff v G Knights - marker I Jackson; P Ryatt v K Weier - marker L Smith; R Glare v K Keleher - marker N Postle; S Eady v P Daley - marker K Morris. The AGM will now be held on Saturday, April 21 at 11am. All positions on the committee will become vacant and financial members are invited to nominate for these positions. Nominations can be accepted from Sunday, March 25, and up until Saturday, April 14. Nominations from the floor on the day of the meeting can only be accepted if there have been no earlier nominations.

Warwick East

Bowls Club

LAST Saturday we held a successful mixed fours carnival, with a full green of 14 participants. The green was in excellent condition and the weather, though a little on the warm side, was otherwise perfect. The winners were M Mills's team with 55 points, closely followed by a team from Warwick Club with 52 points. The three round winners were: Tenterfield Club, G Carson's team and C Hayes's team. We thank our major sponsors, the Warwick Credit Union and the Warwick RSL Club, the raffle prize donors, the greens, catering and bar staff and the men who helped out at the working bee the previous day. We also thank all the participating teams, whose presence helped make it a most successful event. On Saturday there will be mixed social bowls as usual. Play starts at 1pm., with names to be in between 12noon and 12.30pm, by phoning the club on 46619050. There will be the usual prizes and jackpot on offer. Thursday next week is our monthly Red Rooster mixed triples day. Please phone the club between 10am and 11.30am if you would like a game. Play starts at 12 noon.

Southern Cross Bowls Club

OUR bowlers and social players thoroughly enjoyed the St Patrick's Day bowls last Saturday afternoon with 56 players on the green. The club was suitably decorated as were some of our players particularly Vince and Bill. The winners were Y Reid, P Klowss and T Aspinall. Runners up were S Dipplesman, L Marriott, J Woodrow and K Seaby while third place went to L O'Dea, B Rudd, P Gainey and K Mooney. A huge thank you to Val Gray for his very generous sponsorship with many raffles and also prizes for touchers. Results- Kiwi, R Tartan, W Foster def B Hope, Prickles, G Davis 19-18; L O'Dea, B Rudd, P Gainey, K Mooney def Lisa A, D Gainey, T Gainey, C Hope 22-17; C Weier, J Lawardorn, D Scotney def G Moody, M Skaines, B Lee 21-13; R Russell, V O'Keefe, B Gainey, D Busch def J Hughes, J McKelvie, P Gainey jnr, N Fletcher 22-4; W Gray, L Hartley, C Wickham def S Gray, B Moody, V Gray 32-10; M Sharp, G Hughes, G Dennison, V Hemmings def J Cochrane, B Hartley, Pat, B Heffernan 16-13; S Dipplesman, L Marriott, J Woodrow, K Seaby def L Dopel, C Dipplesman, P Bunch, J Johnson 32-11; Y Reid, P Klowss, T Aspinall def J Torrisi, C Davidson, G Dent 21-12. Tomorrow Thursday Mar 22nd at 1pm will be social bowls plus two club pairs call-ups - J McKelvie, C Hope v L Marriott, C Wickham; V O'Keefe, Y Reid v C Weier, L Butler. Results from last Thursday - J McKelvie, B O'Brien, D Busch v V O'Keefe, L Hartley, C Hope 15-15; B Lee, C Weier, V Gray def B Hartley, L Marriott, Chris/Lola 23-11.

Friday's twilight bowls is on again at 4pm with the members draw up to $300, so come along and enjoy a game and bring a friend. Saturday, March 24, the SDDLBA is holding the ladies Championship Fours at the Southern Cross with morning tea at 8.30am and play at 9.15am. The final to be played on Sunday at 9.15am. There will be social bowls also on Sunday afternoon at 1pm. Winners of our monthly Turkey triples were the Killarney boys I Thompson, L Clark and K Hankinson on 28 points with the runners up being P Gainey, G Penn and G Cross on 26 points. Results - B Lee, D Scotney, K Mooney def G Farmer, J Calam, M Wagner 11-8; Warwick East def J Richardson, Graeme, N Richardson 15-11; J Cochran, M Skaines, A Imhoff def P Klowss, R Tartan, D Busch 18-14; Prickles, C Davidson, G Davis def L Collie, O McPaul, P Wagner 18-3; C Wickham, L Hartley, J Johnson def C Weier, C Hope, N Fletcher 16-10; P Gainey, G Penn, G Cross def V Banditt, C Sawyer, T Banditt 18-12; I Thompson, L Clark, K Hankinson def M Harvey, J Holmes, G Wilmot 19-9; Y Reid, V Hemmings, B Bourke def G Assay, M Shepherd, D Clouten 15-13. Round 2 - Wck East def M Wagner 24-4; A Imhoff def K Mooney 17-10; N Richardson def D Busch 21-8; P Wagner def J Johnson 18-7; G Davis def B Bourke 15-12; G Cross def N Fletcher 24-8; T Banditt def G Wilmot 17-4; K Hankinson def D Clouten 16-6. The next turkey triples will be on April 11. The men's section will hold their meeting on Friday Mar 23 at 2pm.

Warwick Indoor Bowls Association

LAST Wednesday was Senior Citizens Open Afternoon, where the winners were M Blake, M Schelbach and Q Hamer. The runners-up were M Vincent, C Cameron and M Cameron, while A Mullins won the raffle. Last Thursday at St Andrew's open afternoon the winners were E Diery, M Blake and L McBean, with D Mathison, M Schelbach and D Hewitt the runners-up. D Mathieson was also the out-of-hat winner, while the raffle prizes went to M Blake and J Girvan. On Friday, we hosted Stanthorpe for our bi-annual Maroon Shield competition. The Warwick side won with 157 points against Stanthorpe with 120 points. The winning Warwick team on 40 points comprised C Cameron, M Cameron and M Cutmore. The top Stanthorpe team on 33 points comprised G Torrisi, H Rowe and J Funk. D Hollington won the raffle. Tonight is St Mark's Open Night, starting at 7.30pm in St Mark's Hall. Central club wish to advise that there will be no Saturday afternoon bowls for the next two weeks. Their next Saturday afternoon event will be their open afternoon on Saturday, April 7, starting at 1.30pm in St Mary's Hall.

Tannymorel Bowls Club

THURSDAY, March 15, were the Tanny triples with a great roll up. The weather, the green, the tucker and the bowls were all brilliant. Winners for the day were Tom Senager, Max Holder, John Simpson. Runners Up were Philpsy, Marg Wright & Pete Collis. Results- Round 1: Trev Wright, Ed Welsh, A Tyler 13 v Ian Schubert, Brian Brown & Rob Parker 7. Marg Martin, Yvonne Campbell & Wendy Nerney 16 v Sue Butz, Geoff Creighton & Grumpy 12. Adrian L'Barrow, Ian Thompson & Les Clarke 17 v Don Clouten, Shep & Mick O'Leary 13. Prickles, G. Davis & Johno Johnson 14 v Walshy, Gaz Penn & Greg Cross 11. Tom Senager, Max Holder & John Simpson 23 v Tuck, Gordie Assay & T.B 8. Philpsy, Marg Wright & Pedro Collis 17 v Marg Thompson, Lyn Mulchay & Myrtle 12. Round 2- Skip's Only: Les Clarke 14 v T.B 13. Myrtle 15 v Greg Cross 7. John Simpson 20 v Rob Parker 12. Pedro Collis 20 v Wendy Nerney 9. Mick O'Leary 14 v S. Tyler 12. Grumpy 17 v John Johnson 10.

Well done troops. Friday night, March 16, was the 5th Round of the Tanny Classic with a big roll up under lights. Winners for the night were Ryan Boal, Waynno "who thinks he is number 1" Petersen & Walshy all getting five points. Runners up were Maddy Grayson, Mogo & Myrtle getting four points with one week to go we have Kenny Armstrong on 16, Marg T on 14, Walshy on 13 and Mrytle on 12 with plenty on 11. So, anyone can win the $300, so turn up and have some fun and have a great meal after bowls. Kenny is very confident he will take the money. Go KA. Saturday, March 17, was the first round of the A-grade men's singles. Results were Aaron 27 v Shep 12. Don Clouten 25 v Dan "Dunga" Sullivan 14. Gordie Assay 25 v Gazza Farmer 15. Thomoo 26 v Nick Farmer 14. Three other games will be played mid-week. Lucky for Thommo and Rule 53 A.B.C of the constitution, he will try any trick in the book. Philpsy is asking for A Copy, but Di is still looking for that rule. Keep ticklin that kitty. See ya at the club!

Warwick Sporters Golf Club

LAST Wednesday Sporters hosted the annual Crime Stoppers Charity Day with 80+ starters, competing for a strong range of prizes. Sporters president Keith Farrell presented a donation to Crime Stoppers in the amount of $800, continuing the many years of support by Sporters for this worthwhile cause. Today we see the final of the Sporters Shootout for 2018, with the top 19 qualifiers competing for a range of trophies. The spectacle of 19 qualifiers all teeing off together from the 1st tee is worth a visit to the club. Qualifiers are reminded that they must be at the clubhouse no later than 8.30am for sign-in and photos for a 9am sharp tee off. Non-qualifiers are reminded at a usual stableford event, sponsored by the Pro Shop will commence around 11.30am to give the shoot-out time to clear the early holes. Members are also reminded that the $10 membership for the year is now due. All members are encouraged to peruse the proposed rule changes that will take effect on 1 January next. I particularly like the new OOB/Lost Ball rules, should save a lot of time and angst in players having to return to the tee! Next Week we play Warwick Hotel Trophy, and the following week in the Danny Lyons Sports event. And our golf thought for the week; 'The grass is always greener on the other side of the Hill' (unless you are on the 14th tee!).

Warwick Men's Golf

DECLAN Murphy has come of age and is the new Warwick Golf Club champion. Young Dec has come through the grades winning championships along the way but hit the big time with his hard-fought win in the club championship on Sunday at the Warwick Golf Club. He set up his win up with his first round 69 but followed that up with 75 and 79 to bring a number of other players into the fight. However, after a close fluctuating battle with Kris McLennan over the last round, he finally won by three shots. Dec was only one shot in front of Kris teeing off the last and put his second shot in the greenside bunker. Meanwhile Kris hit a good tee shot but unfortunately, he landed his second on the backside of the 18th green which kicked out of bounds and that was the difference in the end. Declan finished with a four-round total of 298 to beat a game Kris with his 301 finish.

Defending champion Tim Sutton was third with 304 and then Geoff Hinze with 309. Declan has always been a popular member of the club right from the beginning of his junior days and he has always conducted himself in exemplary fashion around the course and clubhouse so it was a well-received win at presentation as Dec received his wonderful trophy donated by Helloworld Travel Stanthorpe. The club greatly appreciates the support of this well recognised travel agency. The B-grade championship went to another young member in Cameron Watt. Cameron started the final round three shots behind the leader Brendan Landrigan but played well under the pressure to ground out the win. In the end, Cameron had a five-shot advantage with his 345 to defeat Mark Thomas and Brendan Landrigan who both finished on 350.

The C-grade championship saw Wayne Wiedman win by three shots from the multiple championship winner Gunter Nicklich. Wayne hasn't been playing much golf leading up to the championship so did very well in holding off the wily Gunter after having a three-shot advantage teeing off in the final round. Wayne finished on 382 with Gunter on 385 and Trent Watts on 386. The championships were very generously sponsored by Hutchison Quarries and the club greatly appreciates their new sponsorship. The other big winner on the day was that good aging golfer Eamon Cockram. Cocky won the Veterans Championship with a four-round total of 320 which was good for a very comfortable 9 shot win over Charlie Morrison. Simon Macdonald played his best round of the championships on the third round Saturday with a 75 off the stick. He not only won the nett event on Saturday with that score but that was a big help in Simon winning the best 72-hole nett for "A" grade. Brett Donovan scored the best 72-hole nett in B grade with his first round 84 gross setting that up while Gunter Nicklich won the 72-hole net C grade with his consistency. The 72-hole net trophies were generously donated by hard working club stalwart Angus Cargill who can be seen regularly mowing the course during the week and the club is indebted to Angus for his support.

Josh Hynes didn't go home empty handed as he scored the best gross of any junior over the four rounds with scores of 81, 85, 85 and 83. As mentioned earlier Simon Macdonald made the trip from Toowoomba worthwhile with his nett win on Saturday. His 65-net won by a single shot from the good golfer Eamon Cockram, Brendan Landrigan and Evan Pfeffer all on 66. Other results from Saturday saw the NTP's as Tony Kahler on 5, Chris Hynes on 7, Ben Griffiths on 9 and Cam Watt on 16.

The pro pin on 11 saw Cam Watt win 3 balls, Shaun Campbell 2, Geoff Hinze and Mal Galloway one ball each. The 13th pro pin saw Mick Payne win 3 balls, Nick Owens 2, Peter Boney and Geoff Hinze one ball each. The run down saw a ball to Messrs Tate, Boney, Hewson, Pete Farrell, Nick Owens, Cam Watt, Adcock and Rhys Farrell. The Sunday results saw NTP winners as Dave Speedy on 5, Chris Hynes on 7, John Brandon on 9, Jay Roberts on 11 and Brett Donovan on 16, The 13th Pro Pin saw Brendan Landrigan win 4 balls, Don Stewart 2, and Dec Murphy, Slim Eldridge, Scott McLennan and Brett Donovan one ball each.

The run-down saw Messrs Roberts, Chris Hynes, Simon Macdonald and Nick Owens all win a ball. Well, the big weekends of golf saw good fields, good camaraderie and a beautiful course presented in fantastic condition so congratulations to all concerned. We can do it all again next weekend with the Red Rooster Rumble on Friday and The Malt House Single Stableford on Saturday. The Sunday nett event went to Ross Bell with a nett 67 which was one shot better than Rhys Farrell and Jay Roberts both on 68. Ross declared his lesson from Sam Eaves earlier in the week made the difference.

Warwick Women's Golf

THE Warwick Golf course is in prime condition for the Warwick Golf Club Championships. The members would like to congratulate and thank the staff and many volunteers who have given freely of their time to ensure the course is at its best for the championships. Wednesday 14th March the annual Crime Stoppers Day was played with a good field playing a 2 ball ambrose. The winners of the Ladies trophies were Pat Eastwell and Helen Olsen 70.25 and the r/ups was Gail Watts and Judy Lester with 71.25. Full results will be found in the Sporters Notes. The 3rd Rd of the Club Championship was held on Saturday 17th March with a field of 34 players playing a single stroke off the white markers for a nett trophy sponsored by Stephanies Lingerie.

The nett winner with a score of 70 was Kath Morrison. Congratulations Kath on a good round. The r/up with a score of 71 was Yvonne Pinington. Well done, Thank you Kim from Stephanies Lingerie for your continued support of women's golf. The ball r/down Justine Washbourne, Donna Keogh, Anne Lyons 73, Annice Payne 74. All in: Sam Hinze. The Graded App: A: Anna Cox, B: Annice Payne, C: Anne Lyons. Pro Pin: Gwen Mills, Judy Lester, Danielle Seibel, Donna Keogh, Trish Bell. The field followed with S Hinze 75, J Stewart, T Ingall 76, M Adcock, C Brandon, M Seibel, D Evans, L Cockram 77, G Mills, T Bell 78, A Cox 79,T Keogh, J Maher, J Lester 80,T Spinetti 81, M McLennan 82, H Olsen, P Hemmings, J Barnes, J Davis 83,M Vincent, J Singleton, M Young 84,D Seibel 86, T Roberts, A Tomkins 87, J Stiff, J Burt 89. The 4th and final Rd of the Club Championship was held on Sunday 18th March with a field of 24 players playing a single stroke off the white markers for a Nett trophy sponsored by Bryson's Florist.

The nett winner with a score of 68 was Liz Cockram. Congratulations Liz. The r/up with a score of 69 was Anne Lyons. Congratulations Anne. Thank you, Lynn from Brysons Florist for your continued support of women's golf. The ball r/down went to Molly Seibel 70, Sam Hinze 71, Danielle Seibel 74, Trish Roberts 76. All in: Di Evans. Graded Pins A: Liz Cockram, B: Donna Keogh, C: A Lyons. Pro Pin: Justine Washbourne, Sam Hinze, Anne Lyons & Judy Lester. The field followed with C Brandon, M Young, J Barnes 77, M Adcock 78, D Evans, J Stewart 80, M McLennan, G Mills 81, K Morrison, Y Pinington, J Lester 82, T Keogh 83, J Washbourne 84, J Maher, D Keogh 86, T Spinetti 87, J Singleton 88, A Cox 94.

The results of the 2018 Women's Championships are as follows. 2018 Club Champion Sam Hinze, 321 Gross. R/Up Club Champion Molly Seibel 363, A Grade nett Liz Cockram 299.B Grade Champion Di Evans 411, R/Up B Grade Danielle Seibel 416, B Grade nett Justine Washbourne 309. C Grade Champion: Thomasin Keogh 438, R/Up C Grade: Kath Morrison 450, C Grade Nett Anne Lyons 321.Veterans Champion Marg Adcock 366, Veterans Nett Gwen Mills 315.Carol Russell Memorial Trophy Overall Nett: Molly Seibel 295. Thank you to Gerard and Aly Torrisi from helloworld travel Stanthorpe for your generous sponsorship of the 2018 Club Champion, Sam was very excited to win a holiday for 2 to the Gold Coast and Wickham Freightlines for their generous sponsorship of the B, C and Vets Grades.

Thank You to Donna Keogh for organising the Wickham's sponsorship and being at presentation to present the trophies on behalf of Wickham Freightlines. Thank you also to Geordie Russell for providing the Carol Russell Memorial Trophy. Wednesday, March 21, is a single stableford off the white markers for a trophy sponsored by Style Shoes. The format of an overall winner and 2 nine winners. Due to the Sporters Shootout ladies are required to have teed off by 8.30am. Saturday 24th March is a single stableford off the red markers for a trophy sponsored by Red Rooster.

Wednesday, March 21, is the Clifton Open Day and the Adam Falconer Shield Pennants is being played at Pittsworth on Friday 23rd March. Good luck to our pennants team of Anna, Mel, Jill, Mary & Janine. Helen Olsen lost her PGA Laser 4 Iron on Sun 11th between 8th & 15th fairway. If anyone has seen Helen's club could you, please contact her on 0746613826 or please leave at the Pro Shop. Thank you. The $10 Money Board was drawn at the club on Sunday night. The winner No 46 was Tony Kahler. Ian Stewart, Terry Bennett and Dave Speedy. Thank you to all members for your continued support of this important fundraiser for our club. Congratulations to the winners of the Championships and to the players who completed the four rounds and showed true sportsmanship by providing encouragement and support to their fellow golfers. The atmosphere on Sunday afternoon was fantastic and it was good to see so many golfers and family members present.

Langham Slashers Golf

ON Sunday a beautiful morning greeted a great field of golfers to play for the Rose City Quality Meats sponsored day, thanks to Paul & Peter for their continued support, the beautiful day suited winner Ted King who played some great golf to win the day with a nett 24 well in front of runner up Mick Cronin on nett 29, Danny Lyons played good golf to have the best gross with a 41 off the stick and also had the least putts only needing 12 putts in his round, Barry Hockings & Shane Scotney shared the pins on offer Graham Olsen had the longest drive & J Grayson was our Bradman ball winner for the day. Next week we will play the front nine hope to see a great field tee off again, see you all next week.

Allora Golf Club

LAST Friday in near perfect conditions our Percy's Fruit sponsored Duckrun was played for and winner with 21pts was 'Rolling' Ray O'Leary. Great work Ray, well done. Runner up was John Sparksman, well done John. Pins for the 8th didn't go and the approach for the 15th went to Kev Harrison. Congratulations to the winners and all players. Last Sunday was for the Allora Pharmacy Monthly Medal and in superb conditions on the course we all hoped for someone to take the course apart and Mick Dwan did just that with a great 62. Great work Mick the scribe seen some of those drives you hit and he doesn't go on holidays that far well done. Runner up on 65 after a week's lay-off with a bad back was Lindsay May.

First rundown winner on 67 was the ever jovial, smiling John Ellwood from 'Rolling' Ray O'Leary. Pins for the 4th didn't go, 13th Mick Dwan, 7th Mick Dwan and the 16th and Eagles Nest Tom Brown. Approach for the 2nd Barry Brown Jnr, 11th Aaron Simpson, 6th and Eagle Tom Brown, 15th and Eagle Barry Brown Jnr. We also had a prize for the least number of putts with Kev Harrison taking 25 putts, well done Kev and congratulations to the winners and all players.

Thank you to Allora Pharmacy and Percy's Fruit for their sponsorship and all the workers for the work that continues to be done. For those willing to have a hit this Friday teeing from 2pm will be the Percy's Fruit sponsored Duckrun, with plenty of buggies to go around all welcome to attend then Sunday while we have a group heading to Millmerran for their Open day we will be having a 4BBB/ 2 person Ambrose proudly sponsored by the Allora Butchery so whatever you decide to do.