Sports reports October 16th, 2024

Men’s Golf Open
A competitive field took part in the annual Guyra Open on Sunday with the course in immaculate condition the scores were bound to be close. This was the case overall with three players being level on 80, but the eventual winner was Mick Jackson. 
Winners in all grades are as follows-
A Grade: Gross - Mick Jackson, Nett - Ian Taylor
B Grade: Gross - Taylor Brennan, Nett - Neil Paine
C Grade: Gross Trent Mendes, Nett Paul Gellie
Longest drives went to A Grade - Brett Bishop, B Grade - Taylor Brennan and C Grade - Russel Evans.
Nearest the pin on the 7th - Trent Mendes while the 10th and 18th were not won.
Congratulations to all winners but especially to some new faces to the golf in Trent Mendes, Taylor Brennan, and Paul Gellie. It is great to see some new faces on the course.
A big thank you to our major sponsors Elders your continued support is much appreciated.
Thanks also to the visitors who travelled to compete in our Open.
And big thanks to Shane Brennan and his helpers, the course is in pristine condition at the moment and that is credit to you and everyone who helped
This weekend is a 4BBB Stableford and in the upcoming weeks should be a two man Ambrose so I will keep you posted. HAPPY GOLFING!
S.K.

Calling all
Junior Cricketers
If you are interested in playing cricket this upcoming season then now is your chance. 
We are seeking players for multiple age groups and skill levels. 
We are holding a ‘Try it for Yourself’ and sign on day this Saturday, 19th of October at 9am at the Recreation Ground cricket nets. 
All other enquires call Guyra Cricket Club’s Junior Coordinator Troy Martin 0438 232 990

Men’s Bowls
On Saturday the 19th October the number 3 pennant team will travel to South Tamworth Bowling Club for the zone playoffs. Kootingal is the first opponent at 8:45 and if they are victorious they will play Wee Waa in the afternoon, if not the game will be played Sunday morning. 
The teams are 
1. Murray Bourke, Robert Moore, Chris Kliendienst and David Wilcox.
2. Anthony Bull, Robert walls, Phil Kliendienst and Colin Stanley.
3. Ian Jacobs, Randy Mulligan, John Jackson and John Mcilwain.
Cars should depart around 6:00am.
At Guyra Bowling Club a charity day will be held from 11:00am until 2:00pm consisting of a BBQ, raffles, and prizes. Bowls will be provided if needed, all are welcome.
Jack.

Vets Golf
Last Tuesday the 8th we played a stableford event plus putting comp. Wal Chapman scored 37 points to get the win from runner up Dave Bearup on 30 points. Wally also scored the NTP on the 18th and Herb Wilson was the best putter with 28 putts.   
Four of us also visited Deepwater for their 4BBB open and Jon Cumming partnered with Ian Taylor to pick up third prize.
Next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday is our three day tournament.
Drake

Ladies Golf
Last week the Ladies 4BBB Championship was postponed because of the wild weather in the area. The weather held off for a few keen ladies to play an 18-hole Stableford. We just managed to finish before the storm arrived.
The winner with 38 points was Deb Heffernan. Jenny Rogers was the runner up with 34 points. Nearest the pin winners were Leonie Taylor on the 10th hole. Wendy George on the 18th hole.
This week is a Stableford. Next week is the Guyra Vets 3-day Tournament. This is the first year that Guyra will hold the Tournament with lots of golfers visiting our town.
Birdie

Midweek Golf
All set to go for the start of the midweek. To all our new players, welcome. Hope you enjoy the ride.
This is a 9 hole stableford. You may play the front nine or the back nine holes.
Please pay at the bar, $5 for golf members and juniors, all others $10 per round. You will be given your score card. They will have your handicap or there is a handicap sheet at the back entrance where the box for the completed cards are to be left.
Anyone who does not know how to score, please put the number of hits for each hole and make sure your name and team name are on the card. Get your playing partner to sign it. Cards to be in by 5pm Sunday. Any late cards will carry over to the next week.
We have sixteen teams. Some new teams.
Late to Lunch, Hillbillies, Sultans of Swing, Just a Hack, Busted Balls, Pitch Purrfects, Shire Sharks, Full House, Baldersleigh Bashers, Bushwackers, Sassy Scroogers, Big Nuts, Double A Arons, Foreplay, Blue Sky and Green Grass. Some great names.
Handicaps will be adjusted next week and will change every week. Hand off from the yellow tees. Good luck to everyone.
Middy