Weekly Golf Results – September 1, 2025

On Saturday it was the Smith Family sponsored Bob Smith Memorial Day which included an 18 and 9 hole medley Stableford. It is always an event that is to the forefront of our members ‘must play’ events but unfortunately this year it fell on one our worst weather days of the year. Still, there were 38 hardy souls who braved the conditions which were howling winds, scuddy showers and freezing temperature. There were even 4 Forbes golfers heading north to try and find some sun.

The homecoming boy, Murray Jackson, was the winner on the day managing to beat par in those conditions. Murray managed to get the round in without recording a ‘miss’ on any hole which was the 1st ingredient needed in those winds. He is settling back into life in Parkes and presenting himself as a target for the handicapper more regularly than not so far. His generous 26 handicap is certainly under threat. Nym Dziuba, who is also starting to hit his straps as the weather warms, beat Todd Callaghan from Forbes on a countback. Todd hit 4 birdies on the back nine, including 3 in a row on 13-15 holes. Stephen Riley, who is rarely seen these days also managed to shoot a 35 point score off his 7 handicap, which included 2 birdies. He is no doubt honing the irons for the Open prizes around the corner. There were 5 golfers on 34 including Baron Cheney who is trying to stay under the radar as the Open edges closer. Mel Matthews was the best of the Ladies on the day with a solid 32 which was a good score with the length of the course.

Mick Smith struggled to keep pace with the field as too much socialising and organising kept him from the podium, although he did nearly ace the 4th hole.

The Nearest The Pins winners were – Bridgestone Mining 1st Jeremy Clarke at 410cm, Griffins Leading Edge by Mick Smith at 53cm, Parkes Ready Mixed Concrete 9th by Nym Dziuba at 186cm, the Westlime 11th by Col Braedan at 182cm, the Gulf Western Oil 17th by Ben Coultas at 157. The lucrative money hole was won by Ben Coultas at 157cm.

Ball winners were Todd Callaghan c/b 38, Stephen Riley 35, Rob Cheney, Wayne Powter, Ben Coultas 34pts.

This weekend is the Telescope Tyres / Hankook Masters Monthly Medal and a good opportunity to test Open preparations off the Blue tees.