Pat Smith reports – results Social Bowls played June 26. Winners Alison Kyle, Jan Brown and Pat Smith. Runners-up Hermie Frank, Nan Long and Bev Jones.

On Thursday Minor Singles quarter-finals: Hermie Franks def Sue Newman 25 shots to 14; Margaret Lawrence def Maria Fischer 25 shots to 19; Janice Cedelland def. Yannie Mitchell 25 shots to 24; and Moira Blair def Rita Foley.

The semi-finals will be played today.

Nambucca Heads Men

Fred Pope reports – last Wednesday’s Club Selected Triples attracted a field of 36 bowlers. The $15 winners were Terry Harvey, P Ottaway and Ken Rostron. Second place $10 winners were Maurie Roberts, Hans Oldenhove and Ken Brown. Third prize $5 winners were Ian Jones, Roger Luff and John Richardson. Lucky losers $5 prize went to Sandy Saunders, Geoff Hartmann and Warren Gallop. Lucky bowler was Geoff Hartmann. The jackpot of $150 was won. The lucky bowlers were Maurie Roberts, Hans Oldenhove, Ken Brown, Sandy Saunders, Geoff Hartmann and Warren Gallop.

Friday’s June Nominated Men’s Triples attracted 60 bowlers. The $15 first prize winners were Frank Wesley, Roger Luff and Jaiden Herbert. Second place $10 winners were Darrell Lawrence, Wayne Flynn and Dave Ogilvy. Third place $10 prize winners were Bill Watts, Ken Summerville and Tony Urquhart. The lucky losers $10 prize went to Maurie Roberts, Bill Miernik and Syd Campton. The $15 lucky bowler was Jaiden Herbert. The jackpot of $30 was not won.

Pennant results from Saturday. Skips name only. Grade 3: I believe lost 2/1. Grade 5: Allan Cosgrave won 27/17, Neil Pollard lost 20/25. Joel DiIanni won 19/18. Points 9. Progressive points 38.5. 5th place.

Grade 7: Owen Smith won 21/14. Brett Stephens lost 16/18 and Joe Franck won 28/14. 9 points. Progressive points 40. 4th place.

Scotts Heads Men

Gary Bishop reports – at the weekend we hosted Park Beach at home for round eight of the pennants. We managed to come out on top 10-0 which returns us to the top of the ladder with two rounds to go. Rink winners for Wednesday June 27 were G Dallwitz, B Killen and P Martin.

Urunga Women

Pat Chapman reports – entries for the minor singles close on July 12 with play starting July 17. This competition is open to bowlers  who have not won a major singles, major pairs or minor singles and more entries are required at this stage. The nomination sheet is also on the board for the major/minor pairs.

The Elaine Hetherington Coach's Cup has been scheduled for Saturday August 25 and is open to all  bowlers in the district who have not won a major singles or a major pairs championship. This event takes the form of 3 bowl pairs – sets play. Single entry only and a blind draw for teams will be completed by the Urunga match committee before the competition. Total prize money is $750 and entry fee $20 per player  (includes morning tea and lunch). Entries close August 19.

Once again we warmly welcome our southern visitors who make Urunga their home for the winter months.

Rink winners: Tuesday June 26 Lyn Anderson, Sylvia Mitchell, Shirley Willis; Thursday June 28 Ann Summeril and Helen Hoffman.

Macksville Women

Rhonda McAuliffe reports – Lyn McCoy won the stroke match on Tuesday June 26 with a gross 111, nett 76 and Helen Ferrero was runner-up with gross 102, nett 79.

Desma Hughes claimed the NTP on the 10th and equalled the putts with Rhonda McAuliffe, 30 putts each. Pat Whalen landed the 4th green for NTP.

The third and last round of the Club Championships resulted in a convincing win for Rhonda McAuliffe with a total gross of 309. Desma Hughes with 331 and Lyn McCoy with 352 were next in line. Lyn McCoy reigns as nett winner on a countback from Desma Hughes, both having 247 nett.

Mid North Coast Veterans

Colin Cutt reports – on Tuesday, June 26, 35 golfers competed at Urunga Golf Course and were able to experience the challenging new first hole which came into play this week. Winner: Murray Dryburgh 40 pts, 1st runner-up Phil Lynch 39, 2nd runner-up Dave Salvin 38 (c/b). NTPs: Robert Reid (3rd/12th), John Hall (9th/18th) and Mike Parker (2nd shot 8/17). Ball run to 34 pts.

Also, last Tuesday, 85 golfers competed at Sawtell Golf Course. A Grade: Winner Paul McElhinney 43 pts, 1st runner-up Alan Wallis 41, 2nd runner-up Michael Bennett 39, 3rd runner-up Dirk Prummel 36 (c/b). B Grade: Winner Francis Shepley 41 c/b, 1st runner-up Wilton Cameron 41, 2nd runner-up Ian Maggs 38, 3rd runner-up Joe Street 37. NTPs: Barry Gentle (3rd), Tony Pye (7th), Rick Filby (11th), Kevin Walker (15th). Ball run to 34 pts.

Nambucca Heads Women

Jen Forne reports – beautiful golfing weather last Wednesday brought out 45 starters for our 4BBB Stableford Teams Event. Rain threatened, but the shotgun start had all players in the clubhouse nice and dry. Tahlia Waaka and Robyn Jones won with 43 points closely followed by Leanne Welsh and Heather Grey 42 with Lyn Vidler and Debra Gersbach third with 40.

Nearest the Pins on the 5th: Div 1 Glenys Thompson, Div 2 Judy Boyle and Div 3 Pattie Hoschke. The pizza on the 13th was won by Kerry Naylor and Glenys Thompson won the pro pin on the 18th. Next week will be a Medley Stableford on Wednesday as the NSW Vets Tournament is being held, so any help around the course would be much appreciated.

Macksville Ex-Services Snooker & Billiards Club

Michael Burke reports – the Sunday competition winner was Terry Jennar. Runner-up Kevin Scott. Highest Break Terry Jennar 41 clearance.

Nambucca Valley Club

Noel Howard reports – Monday June 25, 24 players. N/S: Gayle Keenan and Noel Howard 66.25%, Colin Denney and Maureen Cowan 52.50%, Haidee Purkiss and Joan Norwood 50.42%. E/W: Gillian Buganey and Daphne Priestley 58.75%, Stephen and Amber Fox 56.25%, Cherylene and John Stimpson 56.25%.

Tuesday June 26, Howell, 16 players. Amber and Stephen Fox 66.07%, Gayle Keenan and Daphne Priestley 58.33%,

Caitlin Holman and Rob Marshall 52.38%.

Thursday June 28, 38 players. N/S:  Fran Gaunt and Pauly Griffin 64.84%, Richard Levy and Gillian Buganey 59.90%, Gayle Keenan and Maureen Cowan 57.64%. E/W: Stephen and Amber Fox 62.27%, Beryl Bevan and Annie Mouton 57.18%, Susie Keur and Peter Plunkett-Cole 54.17%.

Saturday June 30, 30 players. N/S: Sylvia Fredericks and Marion Wood 62.65%, Alvis Roberts and Nan Long 61.04%, Gus and Astrid Gorissen 58.99%. E/W: Gillian Buganey and Daphne Priestley 62.53%, Jenny Archer and Wendy Rogers 56.04%, Cherylene and John Stimpson 55.30%.