Sport
24 July, 2026
Close contests and standout performances on the course
WET weather conditions did not stop a string of tight finishes at Innisfail Golf Club, with three recent competitions producing close contests and standout performances across the field.
A heavy course kept numbers down for the 18 hole Stableford on 27 June, but Steven Marsh handled the conditions best, topping the day with 39 points. Adam Summers followed on 36, with John McCarthy close behind on 35.
NTPs:
1/10 – Steven Marsh
2/11– John Casale
3/12 – Marc Di Carlo
7/16 – Ian Saunderson
8/17 - E Nest
The monthly medal single stroke 18-hole competition on 4 July proved even tougher, with only three players improving their handicap. Keean Greven, Ryan Turnbull and Luke Peters all finished tied on -1, but Mr Greven secured the win on a countback after a gritty round in persistent wet weather.
Results – under-55s
1st: Keean Greven (-1) c/b (overall winner)
2nd: Ryan Turnbull (-1) c/b
3rd: Luke Peters (-1)
Results – over 55s
1st: Barry Scott (+2)
2nd: Craig Alman (+3)
3rd: Tracey Dickinson (+4)
NTPs:
2/11– Marc Di Carlo
3/12 – Rodney Green
4/13 – Stephen Todd/Tracey Dickinson
5/14 – Steven Marsh
6/15 – Andrew Rose
7/16 – John Cavanah
8/17 – E Nest
9/18 – Craig Alman
By 11 July the course was still saturated after the show left town, yet golfers were eager to contest the 18 hole Stableford. The morning groups battled through the worst of the conditions, with Jack Johnston, Luke Peters, John McCarthy and Mick Wilkinson all tied on 35 points. Colin Bidgood edged them out with 36.
The afternoon field produced another tight finish. Caine Cockle posted 35 points, Jake Cockle and Bob Butorac finished on 36, while Barry Scott rose above the pack with 37 points to claim the win.
Results
1st: Barry Scott 37pts
2nd: Jake Cockle 36pts c/b
3rd: Bob Butorac 36pts c/b
NTPs:
2/11– John McCarthy
3/12 – Adam Summers
4/13 – Alan Cooper
5/14 – Caine Cockle Jnr
6/15 – Caine Cockle Jnr
7/16 – Bob Butorac
8/17 – E Nest
9/18 – Kevin Walsh
Competition results
Friday Sporters competition - 3 July
1st: John Abbott 22pts
2nd: Craig Alman 20pts
3rd: Alan Woodhouse 17pts
Wednesday All Sporters - 24 June
1st: John Abbott 25pts
2nd: John Slater 23pts
3rd: Adam Summers 22pts
NTP – John Slater
Friday Sporters competition - 19 June
1st: Norm Stewart 19pts
2nd: Rob Mills 18pts c/b
3rd: Darren Ritchie 18pts
NTP – John Slater