29/08/2026
Temora Vets: Intersales Cup: Stroke
27.08.26
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The sun was shining, not a hint of a breeze, but there was a slight chill in the air. A perfect day to test the nerves, your patience, and golfing skills.
With Temora copping a good soaking, the course had some surface water we had to contend with, but I must say, overall, the course was playable, playing long of course, but there was run to be had, with the right shot of course.
Our friend from Gazannes Pizza, Anthony Madden (12) won round 14 of the Intersales Cup with an adventurous 83/net 71. Adventurous because Anthony lost a ball on the 15th, he drove his golf ball into places where a golf ball shouldn’t go, and he had no luck on the greens. With an ounce of green-side luck, Anthony could have gone five strokes better. But that’s golf. I must say, watching Anthony hit his driver, and irons is impressive indeed.
Our runner-up with a 90/net 74 c/b, was our greens-man, Harry Wilson (16). Another player who could have scored a lot better than he did.
Many years ago, I was given a little bit of advice from an old timer when I first started playing this wonderful nerve racking game. It went like this: “Give a 2-foot putt the same respect you give your tee shots. Too many short putts are missed due to a lack of concentration.”
Ball winners: Barry Flakelar (8) 82/net 74, Anthony Abra (16) 91/net 75, Judy Gorton (23) 99/net 76, Steve Shuck (12) 89/net 77, Warren Bremer (33) 110/net 77, Graeme Eyles (17) 95/net 78.
Intersales points: Harry Wilson 6, Barry Flakelar 5, Anthony Abra 4, Judy Gorton 3, Steve Shuck 2. The remaining vets who played and returned a score receive a point towards their progressive tally.
Nearest the pins: 7th Mike Daley 3.5m, 12th Barry Flakelar 2.3m, 16th Steve Shuck 7.6m, On the drive and chip holes: Harry Wilson hit his approach shot to within .30cm of the hole on the par-3 third, and he drained the putt for par :) On the par-4 eighth, Harry Wilson again. This time he was a little bit further from the hole, 7.2m, but no matter, he was the closest from 23 others. His birdie putt shaved the edge of the hole, but it was an easy tap-in for his par-4.
The skins: Anthony Madden won 5 skins, thanks to a slam-dunk eagle on the par-4 fifth, honestly, it was a great shot. Anthony Abra and Judy Gorton won 3 skins each, Bill Ingram and Andy Taylor won 2 each, Nifty Neville Elwin won a skin and the kitty banked 2 for $2.00.
A special thank you to Peter Cartwright for cooking the sausage sizzle. Good job Pete.
Next week's competition will be the Delta Ag Shield, a stableford event, with normal times applying, 10.30 am registration for an 11.00 am tee off, but these times are subject to change with notice.
FYI: On the 7th of September, Gundagai Golf Club will host their NSWVGA 4-person Ambrose, and on the Tuesday it’s the single stableford event. There are conditions of entry/play, and entry forms to be completed. If anyone is interested, please contact our secretary for the relevant information/forms.
That’s it from me, have a good week, and hopeful, I’ll see you all next Thursday.
