A couple of weeks ago, it was inferred that Graeme did not capitalise on his 65 cm nearest the pin on the eighth hole, but that appears to have been scuttlebutt, as he did, in fact, manage a great birdie.

The issue of the hazardous tree that has been dropping branches, between the fourth and fifth fairways, has been successfully resolved with some expert assistance from Murray Callaghan.

A large, dead ironbark tree was cut down with great expertise and a good saw last week.

The tree measured 24 metres (72 feet) laid out on the ground, though it remains uncertain as to what it measured standing.

The technique required was not standard, but one used for dangerous tree felling. The club much appreciates Murray’s work. A video of how the expert does it can be found at bit.ly/clgc-treefell.

Next Sunday will be the first round of the small clubs pennants for Clover Leigh at Bigga. Members participating are asked to gird their loins for this season’s opener.

Travel arrangements will be coordinated at next Saturday’s single stableford event, hitting off at 10 am.

The following Sunday, the pennants will be at Clover Leigh and anyone with an itch to rake and burn some sticks and leaves is welcome to come and scratch it, over the next two weeks, as we prepare the course in readiness.

Join us at Clover Leigh

The Clover Leigh Golf Club had inauspicious beginnings in a paddock at Crowther in the early nineties. The club then built up to playing nine holes with sand greens.

In 1999 the club was incorporated and became affiliated with the South West District Golf Association as part of the New South Wales Golf Association. The club is located at Crowther, between Young and Cowra.

The course is open 365 days of the year to all players

For more information visit www.cloverleighgolfclub.com.au/.

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