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YOUNG players were prominent in all three 18-hole events contested by good fields at Collie Golf Club last week. Baxter Miller continued his golfing development with wins in two of the events, while James Abbott was successful on leisure day. Miller and another youngster, Cody Irvine, were one stroke winners in the Australia Day four-ball-best-ball stableford played last Thursday. They finished with 47 points to win by one shot from three pairs on 46. Winning the countback for the runners-up trophies were Ken and his wife, Michelle, Tate. Others in the countback were the combinations of Luke Serra-Jake Timms and Rick Shea-John Jackson. There were 32 pairs (64 players) in the event and the match committee paid down to 11th place, with those on 44 and 43 points also rewarded. On 44 were Peta and Terry Ellery, Zac
Reuben-Jackson Broadbent, Stephen Edwards-Dean Rakich and Rance and Naomi Dorrington. Those on 43 were Eric and Ron Annandale, Donna Smith-Heather Dabrowski and Brett Smith-Kalev Kutt. Novelty winners were Joe Italiano (No. 2), Shelley Barker-May (3), Peta Ellery (4), Kalev Kutt (7), Max Thomas (8), Denis Cocker (9), Michelle Tate (11), David Laird (14), Luke Serra (17) and Jim Larsen (18). MILLER backed up when partnered by former local Paul Piavanini in Saturday’s Physio Group South West two-person 18-hole ambrose. They had 61 nett to be two stroke winners over Ross Davidson and Graeme Jackson who, despite his irregular golf outings, is still one of the best ball strikers in the club. Just outside the trophies were Brett Smith and Paul Goodwin on 63.75. Others to receive vouchers in the good field of 37 pairs (74 players) were Greg Bell-Ron Annandale 64.75, Bruce Mill-
Ladies' team takes down Eaton BOWLS THE ladies' team of Rose Godfrey, Penny Valli, Glenice Kaurin and Lyn Mitchell won 24 to 17 against Eaton Mauve on Tuesday, January 24. The other team of Kath McElroy, Cheryle Brown, Kerry Scott and Heather Gibbs won 22 to 21. Collie was 4 points to Eaton Mauve nil. The ladies play their next two games at home. The Harrison sponsored singles championship starts on Thursday and continues on February 9 and 23. The championship fours and South West League championship fours are in March. COMMUNITY BOWLS - There was a good turnout for community bowls on January 25. The spider was won by Mariana playing for team, Off Your Trolley. The ladies’ touchers winners were Amy from Ballbreakers, and Chelsea and Jan from Incredibowls. The men's touchers were won by Wayne Waywood from Retired Miners and Jason and Shane from Derby Road. The winning team on night one was Incredibowls. The competition is on again this Wednesday. MEAT PACK - Two games of pairs
were played with the same partners at Wednesday’s meatpack. Three teams won both games, with the winners being Jeff Crowe and Harley Johnston, from Max Cubic and Ray Colgan. MEN'S PENNANTS - The third division won on a forfeit, which gave them four points. The first division played Binningup at home. Rod Garner, Valdis Brojanowski, Tom Edwards and Garry Keep won 30 to 21. Trevor Welsh, Warrick Ferris, Rob Ferris and Ash Collins won 32 to 5. The final team of Ray Colgan, Ron Guilfoyle, Brian Bass and Jamie Parker won 26 to 22. Collie 6 points to Binningup nil. The IZRR will be in Dennison this weekend, so there are no pennants. SUNDAY SCROUNGERS - Six triples played, with the rink winners playing in the semi- finals. These winners went into the final, with Barry Lowe winning from Cheryle Brown and Kevan McKenzie. The highest scorer was Chris Sanford and the consolation winner was Rose Colgan. COMING EVENTS - There is a game of mixed triples on Saturday, February 4. Names in by 12.30pm for a 1pm start.
er-Danny Clayton, Ryan Duff-Simon Naylor 65, David Blurton-Redgie Old, Peter Maier-Mandy Maier 65.5, Jan Mead-Chris Mead 65.75. The physio group also provided novelties on all 18 holes. Winners were Stephen Edwards (No.1), Jamie Pitchers (2), Danny Clayton (3), Luke Serra (4), Mandy Francis-Maier (5), Denis Cocker (6 and 9), David Blurton (7), Allan Dean (8), Ryan Duff (10), Colin Giblett (11), Clayton Flynn (12), Jaydon Ellery (13), Paul Piavanini (14), Rob Cavanagh (15), Cara Swan (16), Regan Old (17) and Joe Italiano (18). JAMES Abbott’s 41 points in last week’s Tuesday leisure day 18-hole stableford was one better than another young gun, Jackson Broadbent, on 40, and earned him donor Chris Shea’s carton. Continuing the youth theme was Cody Irvine in third place on 38, while Phil Rabjones, Jake Timms and Corey Gulvin finished on 37. At the other end of the age groups, on
36, was Phil “Warbler” Warburton. Others to receive vouchers in the field of 42 were Denis Cocker, James Larsen 35, Logan Giblett, Baxter Miller, Connor Mumme, Terry Reeves and Flynn Cocker 34. Peter Coombes (No. 4), Paul Moyses (7), Jim Larsen (9), James Abbott (14) and Logan Giblett (18) won the novelties. LYNNE Simmonds was the winner of the ladies’ nine-hole competition played on Wednesday of last week. She had 15 points to win on a countback from Naomi Dorrington. Balls were also won by Nancy Lynn, Heather Dabrowski, Margaret Whipp, Shelley Barker-May and Val Riley, all on 14. Simmonds recorded the day’s only birdie, on No. 14, which also gave her the long putt novelty for the hole. THIS week’s events - Today (Thursday), ninehole scroungers; Saturday, all in 18-hole stableford for the Bunbury Kia trophies; Tuesday, 18-hole leisure day stableford for Chris Shea’s carton; Wednesday, ladies’ nine-hole event.
Big week for BMX
THE South West BMX Bash brought more than 150 riders to Collie last Sunday. Three local riders - Mya Nelson, Chloe McIllree and Edward McIllree won every race during three rounds in Cowaramup, Bunbury and Collie. They won first place trophies for their age categories. Nelson was in the eight to 10 girls’ division, Chloe McIllree in 11 to 12 girls’ division and Edward McIllree in 13 to 14 boys’ division. On Friday, the Collie BMX Club held a free “come and try” day. Eight new members signed up for a four-week trial. Riders as young as two hit the track to see what BMX racing is all about. On Sunday, a few lucky riders attended a coaching clinic with world number six professional BMX athlete Izaak Kennedy at the Southern Districts track in Medina. Riders were given tips for jumping, gate starting, race lines and pumping. The Summer Series started on Friday, but it’s not too late to sign up for
LUCKY: Axel Crow getting Izaak Kennedy’s autograph. the four-week free trial, borrow a club bike and helmet and join in the fun.
