{"id":12349,"date":"2025-09-22T11:22:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T01:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ballinagolfclub.com.au\/cms\/?p=12349"},"modified":"2025-09-22T11:22:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T01:22:31","slug":"2025-ballina-golf-sports-club-championship-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ballinagolfclub.com.au\/cms\/2025\/09\/2025-ballina-golf-sports-club-championship-results\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Ballina Golf &amp; Sports Club Championship Results"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Congratulations to all our women\u2019s champions and competitors for making the 2025 Club Championship a showcase of skill, sportsmanship, and club spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Men&#8217;s Championship <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Underwood Adds Another Title to the History Books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kyle Underwood<\/strong>\u00a0delivered a commanding performance to secure the 2025 Ballina Golf &amp; Sports Club Men\u2019s Championship, finishing with a total of 210. Underwood\u2019s steady play saw him pull away from the field over the final round, holding off a determined challenge from\u00a0<strong>Matt Buckley<\/strong>\u00a0(214). Underwood\u2019s victory cements his reputation as one of Ballina\u2019s most consistent performers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Grade Nett Winner:<\/strong>\u00a0Mason Brenton (204, on countback from Chris Rose)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hamilton Holds Nerve for A Reserve Title<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In A Reserve,\u00a0<strong>Mal Hamilton<\/strong>\u00a0emerged as champion after a tense duel with\u00a0<strong>Steve Clarke<\/strong>. Hamilton\u2019s total of 229 was enough to edge out Clarke (231), with both players trading the lead throughout the final round. Hamilton\u2019s composure under pressure proved decisive as he claimed the A Reserve title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Reserve Nett Winner:<\/strong>\u00a0John Macpherson (198, runner-up Rhett Patrick 205)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Damen Breaks Through in B Grade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tom Damen<\/strong>\u00a0is the new B Grade champion, posting a total of 248 to finish two shots clear of\u00a0<strong>Jasper O\u2019Malley<\/strong>\u00a0(250). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>B Grade Nett Winner:<\/strong>\u00a0Col Simmons (203, runner-up Trevor Schmidt 207)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smith Triumphs in C Grade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Billy Smith<\/strong>&nbsp;claimed the C Grade crown with a total of 257, finishing four shots ahead of&nbsp;<strong>Trevor Stephenson<\/strong>&nbsp;(261). Smith\u2019s strong start set the tone for his victory, and he held his nerve through the closing holes to secure the title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>C Grade Nett Winner:<\/strong>\u00a0Wayne Bryce (204, runner-up Geoff Cowled 208)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carson Claims Senior Title<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Veteran&nbsp;<strong>Rob Carson<\/strong>&nbsp;produced a polished display to win the Senior Club Championship, finishing on 219, three shots ahead of&nbsp;<strong>Chris Rose<\/strong>&nbsp;(222). Carson\u2019s experience and steady hand under pressure were key to his latest triumph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Women&#8217;s Championship <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dell Defends Title at Ballina Women\u2019s Club Championship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jane Dell<\/strong>&nbsp;has successfully defended her title, winning back-to-back Women\u2019s Club Championships at Ballina Golf &amp; Sports Club. Dell posted a total score of 243, holding off a strong challenge from&nbsp;<strong>Frankie Payne<\/strong>&nbsp;(248) to secure her second consecutive crown. Dell\u2019s consistency and composure under pressure were key as she navigated the final round with a narrow lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Grade Nett Winner:<\/strong>\u00a0Sharen Manwarring (202, runner-up Jackie Fairhall 203)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Morgan Edges Keenan in B Grade Thriller<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Linda Morgan<\/strong>\u00a0emerged as the B Grade champion after a dramatic finish, carding a total of 269 to edge out\u00a0<strong>Kathy Keenan<\/strong>\u00a0by a single stroke (270). Morgan\u2019s steady play in the closing holes proved decisive as she claimed the championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>B Grade Nett Winner:<\/strong>\u00a0Jill Sabin (210, runner-up Maree Woodbine 213)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whitty Claims C Grade Title<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In C Grade,&nbsp;<strong>Yvonne Whitty<\/strong>&nbsp;produced a gritty performance to take the championship with a total of 296, just one shot ahead of&nbsp;<strong>Rose Bates<\/strong>&nbsp;(297). Whitty\u2019s determination was evident throughout the event, as she held her nerve to secure the win in a closely fought contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>C Grade Nett Winner:<\/strong>\u00a0Deb Carter (209, runner-up Jodi Hart 213)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Junior Championship <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mackenzie Shines in Junior Division<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Danny Mackenzie<\/strong>&nbsp;was crowned Junior Champion after a standout performance, finishing with a total of 221. Mackenzie finished well clear of&nbsp;<strong>Jack Davy<\/strong>&nbsp;(232), showcasing his potential as one of Ballina\u2019s rising stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations to all our women\u2019s champions and competitors for making the 2025 Club Championship a showcase of skill, sportsmanship, and club spirit. 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