THE four-person ambrose competition was held in wildly varying conditions on Sunday.

For many, the social aspects of golf are far more appealing than the competition the game provides, and the ambrose format makes for an entertaining, social game.

Wow what a week, the sun has come out with a little warmth in it, players have a smile on their faces, and we are able to see some action on the fairways.

WITH the expected dry winter yet to arrive, the Parklands course teeters on the edge of closure after persistent precipitation.

WINNER of the 2023 Hamilton Spectator trophy was announced last week, with Marten Chin claiming the trophy.

PARKLANDS 2023 Ladies Championships was played over four stroke rounds with the best three being counted for the final score.

WITH the wet and wintery weather upon us, there hasn’t been a lot of golf played over the past week.

Wednesday and Thursday’s competition were cancelled with the course closed due to the heavy conditions.

THE Parklands Golf Club Men’s Championship is at the halfway mark and bragging rights are keenly sought by the club members.

A GOOD size field participated in Saturday’s stableford event, with 65 men and 13 women playing.

THIS last week was a busy week at Parklands Golf Club on Saturday with the annual anti-cancer event and the final two rounds of the ladies open championship won by Irene Box in a play-off from Kelly Hitchcock.

IT was another successful campaign, as Glenelg Region Hockey Association (GRHA) completed a threepeat of Under-13 Girls Victorian Junior Country Championship titles on Sunday.