Paul O’Neill reports – men’s championship action continued through the weekend with Saturday holding the three quarter-finals in the major singles. Matt Hopper survived a lively comeback from defending champ Greg Lamberth to win 31-24 and now meets Graham Allen in the semis this Saturday. The other semi pits Paul O'Neill against John Cochrane after the former beat David Johnson 31-22 and the latter played great draw bowls to outplay Tristram Edwards 32-27. Both games set down for 1pm.

Sunday saw the two semis in the men’s pairs with O'Neill and Johnson teaming up to take on Dean Roe and Hopper with the former never surrendering the lead in a 24-17 victory. They'll meet Chris Wills and Greg Lamberth who dispatched Graham Allen and Craig Doolan 24-10 in a dominant display. Pairs final set down for midday on Sunday along with the much anticipated finale in the mixed pairs with Tristram and Lyn McKay taking on June Summers and Hopper. Last but not least, congratulations to Macksville and Urunga for winning their respective grades in pennants. Best of luck in the State finals, gents.

Macksville Women

Thelma Scott reports – we had two Championship Consistency games with Gail Griffiths defeating Elwyn Ainsworth, the marker was Janet Poletti; and Carol Turner defeating Judy Walker, the marker Donna Soyka.

Also a Social Triples game: Kaye Wood and Barbara McBride playing three bowls defeated Ruth Flaretty, Marlene Fraser (a visitor from Geelong) and Karen Liddell with two bowls. It was a bit different but enjoyable. The trophy winners were Marlene Fraser and Carol Turner.

Macksville Men

Doug Smith reports – we had a good number of bowlers come along to the Thursday jackpot last week which included five visitors: Col and Marlene Fraser, Geoff and Lynn Haddow and Jeff McMahon. The bowls results were determined by the lowest winning margin with Ross Patmore, Warren Gallop and Harry Boston the winners with a margin of one from Bill Witt, Robert Antcliff and Joe Welsh with two. Third place went to Col Fraser, Tony Pickvance and Brent Liddell with three. The jackpot was also claimed by Ross, Warren and Harry.

On Saturday in mixed social bowls the winners were Lynn Haddow, Wayne Ross and Keith McDonald. Triples championship results: Frank Davies, Kevin Scott and Harry Boston def Ken Ainsworth, Cliff Yager and David Ainsworth; Peter Fox Jnr, Kevin Garner and Brendon Howard def David Maloney, Rod Donohoe and Joe Welsh; and Jye McAuliffe, Don Rennie and Keith Hickey def Bill Witt, Geta Ramunno and Gary Witte. The second round of the triples is to be played by August 12.

On Thursday August 9 the Macksville Country Club and Midstate Financial Services will sponsor the bowls and this will be a mixed event, with all money raised going to help pay the expenses for the grade 6 pennant team in their quest for a state title. Call the club on 6568-1400 to book a team of three or a single nomination.

Nambucca Heads Women

Pat Smith reports – last Tuesday’s winners were highest winning score and they were Kerrie Dale, J Thornley, Lyn Hartmann and Jean Schneider. Runners-up Jan Cefelland, Maria Fischer and Gemma DeNatlie.

Thursday’s second round of Consistency Singles saw Arlene Duffus def Bryony Brownlie, Manor Smith def Elaine Fleming, Sandra Hamblion won on forfeit from Sue Newman, Maria Fisc def Jan Brown, Margaret Flagg def Sandra Seckold, Michelle Fredericks def Margaret Lawrence, Vicky Wright won on forfeit from Yanni Mitchell and Bev Jones def Hermie Franks.

Nambucca Heads Men

Fred Pope reports – last Wednesday’s Club Selected Triples attracted a field of 38 bowlers. The $15 winners were Jack Sinclair, Ken Brown and Peter Dawe. Second place $10 winners were J Prius, Maureen Glass and Danny Curran. Third prize $5 winners were Corrin Nouws, Peter Ottway and Fred Pope. Lucky losers’ $5 prize went to Maurie Roberts, Mike Edwards and Tony Stokes. Lucky bowler was Mark Blackford. The jackpot of $90 was won. The lucky bowlers were Sandy Saunders, Warren Gallop, Roger McGuigan, Andrew Overton, Mark Blackford and John Glass.

Friday’s Nominated Men’s Triples attracted 64 bowlers. The $15 first prize winners were Mike James, Brian Thompson and Mick Ellison. Second place $10 winners were Mark Blackford and Danny Curran. Third place $10 prize winners were Jack Young, Chris Boland and Tony Stokes. The lucky losers’ $10 prize went to Graham Johnston, Hans Oldenhove and Peter Hill. The $15 lucky bowler was Peter Hill. 

Club Championship Triples. 1st Round. Terry Harvey, Terry Snowden and Fred Pope (20) defeated Harry Rauchenberger, Mick Ellison and David Davies (18). Chris Evans, Doug Cedelland and Ken Rostron (27) defeated Tony Stokes, Barry Dodkin and Joel DiIanni (18). Owen Smith, Chris D’elboux and Geoff Hartmann (26) defeated John Hunt, Mick Boyle and Ray Hunt (18). Don Lean, Ray Manser and Allan Cosgrave (25) defeated Barry Redman, Garry Mitchell and Chris Brownlie (24). Peter McRitchie, Aaron Cedelland and Neil Pollard (30) defeated Jeff Thorn, Paul Ward and Rhys Riddell (22). Darryl Lawrence, John Hogarth and Grant Lawrence (27) defeated Danny Curran, Roger McGuigan and Brett Stephens (25). John Reynolds, Brian Bevan and Ian Poletti had a bye.

Second round. Skips only. Ken Rostron (26) defeated Fred Pope (17), Allan Cosgrave (29) defeated Geoff Hartmann (18), Don Ireland (24) defeated Neil Pollard (22), Grant Lawrence (32) defeated Ian Poletti (9).

Urunga Women

Brenda Fane reports – the big news is that on July 25 the Champion 4s team of Elaine Cameron (skip), Sally Welsh, Ros Hancock and Lorraine Carlon won the regional playoffs at Kingscliff. It was a nail biting victory with the Urunga girls winning by one shot. They will now head to Sydney for the State playoffs.  

In the Minor Singles match on Tuesday, Bev Cloake defeated Judi Rowe and Bev was also the lucky rink winner along with marker Irene Algar. On Thursday the rink winners were Helen Hoffman, Faye Puckeridge and Robyn Pettit.

On the hospital front, Pat Chapman is finally home from a long hospital stay and Margaret Safe is recuperating at home from her knee replacement. 

Bowraville

Julee Townsend reports – a 2BBB was played on Saturday. Everyone agreed, a nice change of event, particularly for those who won prizes after being carried by their partner for the round. The weather was perfect for all including a group of golfers from Wauchope. Maybe a return visit is imminent. Front nine N Mackay/T Noble, back nine E Detrich/W Detrich. Nearest to the pins 2nd/11th G Paterson, 8th/17th W Gunder. Longest putt 4th/13th D Detrich, 7th/16th N Mackay. Balls: W Gunder, J Consalves, G Paterson, G Brookes, M Oldman, T Simpson.

Bowraville Open: Sunday September 9. 8.30-9.30am tee off. 

Mid North Coast Veterans

Colin Cutt reports – on Tuesday, July 24, 93 golfers competed at Coffs Harbour Golf Course, in excellent conditions. A grade winner (0-15):  Jon Wyatt 36, 1st runner-up John Fortescue 34 c/b, 2nd runner-up Bruce Connell 34 c/b. B grade winner (16-22): Urpo Ylinen 37, 1st runner-up John Plummer 36 c/b, 2nd runner-up Jeff Porter 36. C grade winner (23-45): Des Hoy 39, 1st runner-up Geoff Knight 38, 2nd runner-up Bernie Axford 37.

Nambucca Heads Women

Jen Forne reports – last Wednesday’s stableford sponsored by our pro, Paul Habgood, had a good field of 39 in near perfect conditions. Jennifer Johnston was A Grade winner with 35 points, runner-up Rhonda Rowe 34. B Grade winner Kerrie Jackson 37 with Tahlia Waaka runner-up with 36. C Grade was won on a countback by Kerry Shearer 34 from Peta Giddey.

Nearest the pins on the 5th - Div 1 Coral McCann and Div 3 Sue Barnett. Kerry Jackson won the pizza on the 13th and Helen Ferraro won the pro pin on the 18th. A reminder that August 17 is our open day.

Macksville Ex-Services Snooker & Billiards Club

Mick Burke reports – Sunday’s competition winner was Melanie Williams. Runner-up Terry Jennar.

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club

Noel Howard reports -  Monday July 23, 26 players. N/S: Gayle Keenan and Noel Howard 65.29%, Noreen Cork and Marie Dalton 62.29%, Haidee Purkiss and Joan Norwood 47.93%. E/W: Stephen and Amber Fox 59.58%, Judie Bartley and Beverley Oldfield 58.26%, Richard Levy and Joanna Halioris 52.42%.

Tuesday July 24, 20 players. N/S: Haidee Purkiss and Joanna Halioris 58.50%, Rob Marshall and Caitlin Holman 52.50%, Richard Levy and Slavomir Skokan 50.00%. E/W: Jo Smyth and Peter Whyte 60.50%, Lynne and John Slade 51.00%, Marion and Greg Wood 49.00%.

Thursday July 26, 40 players. N/S: Mike Siford and Colin Tolley 62.69%, Gayle Keenan and Kent Taylor 56.23%, Jennifer and Stuart Thorne 53.82%. E/W: Nan Long and Molly Butcher 62.38%, Ivan Redwood and Fern Hinchcliffe 57.87%, Susan and Phillip Fitch 55.07%.

Saturday July 28, 40 players. N/S: Mike Siford and Patricia Amundsen 65.05%, Stephen Fox and Richard Levy 56.02%, Gayle Keenan and Molly Butcher 55.79%. E/W: Susan and Phillip Fitch 60.42%, Jennifer and Stuart Thorne 58.80%, Noreen Cork and Helen Rowsell 54.86%.