Scott Andrews’ handicap took an eight-stroke shave after he collected the winner’s chocolates at Wackers with a gross 42 round on 9 July. Photo: Cape York Weekly.
Andrews bags big win
Scott Andrews may have taken home the winner’s chocolates but his handicap had to endure a trip to the barber for a short back and sides after he notched up a big Wackers win on 9 July.
The field of 12 was tested by windy conditions around the back nine at Carpentaria Golf Club, with Andrews (42/28) finally playing well to claim the win over runner-up Steve Head (48/33.5).
The gusty conditions meant the pin prizes on the 15th and 18th were never in danger.
Grant Crossley was the Bradman’s recipient on countback.
Colts gallop to top of Southern Cape ladder
The Coen Colts have moved to the top of the 2025 Southern Cape Cluster rugby league ladder after they muscled up for a dominant victory against the Lockhart Scorpions on 12 July.
Teams travelled to Pormpuraaw to continue their battle for the premiership silverware with the Scorpions succumbing to the home team Crocs 28-20 in the first clash of the day.
In the second game, the Colts galloped to a comfortable lead before posting a 20-point win against the Scorpions, who have been the team to beat this year, in a 36-16 result.
Hope Vale was unable to field a team for the round.
After the dust settled on Pormpuraaw Oval, both the Colts and Scorpions sit on eight competition points after recording four wins each for their 2025 campaigns, however, the Coen line-up currently claims top billing with a superior for-and-against record.
Teams will head to Lockhart River for the next round of remote rugby league action on 26 July.
Incentive for Cooktown athletes
To help competitors travel to Cairns to compete in the Coral Coast Carnival on 26-27 July, Cooktown Little Athletics is offering families of club members a financial helping hand.
The club will cover the competition levy and non-member fee ($40) for the event, as well as reimburse fuel receipts of up to $100.
Families will need to pay the event nomination fee ($12 per event) for disciplines their child wishes to compete in.
Registrations close on 16 July.
For more information, check out the club’s Facebook page.
Horsemanship clinic
Jono Battle Equine Services is returning to Cooktown to deliver a horsemanship clinic and Emmett treatments for two- and four-legged participants next month.
Through Cook Shire Council community grant funding, the Cooktown Horse Sports Association has also been able to purchase a mechanical cow that will be used during the clinic.
The 2 August clinic will cost $50 to participate in or $20 to fence sit, with treatments the following day priced at $110 per human or horse.
For more information, or to book a spot, call 0447 296 319.
