By Ron Hottes
Wednesday 25 May, The Johnston-Hyndman classic:
Alan Johnston and Noel Hyndman have sponsored this popular event for many years, and before that Alan originally created it with life member, Ron Hanson. It was run this year along the lines of individual and Best-Ball Stableford, in teams of 3. At the end of the day, only a countback separated 2 of the teams competing. Captain Ray Gilmore, John Haynes and Ross Machar came out on top, with a well-compiled 45 points. Their back nine of 24 points was just enough to keep out the runner-up team, which comprised Max Carvill, Mario De Vincentis and Kevin Conway. Well done to both teams as they were clearly ahead of the pursuing pack! Balls were given out via a random card draw. NTPs went to Phil Garside (3rd), Glen Patrick (5th and 12th), Max Carvill (9th) and to Ross Machar (15th). As with these novelty days, there were two Nearest-2nd-shot holes. Luke Patrick won both the 10th and 11th. Good shooting Luke! The Longest Ladies drive went to Deb Hamment on the 8th and the Men’s to Glen Forbes (13th). The Match Committee and Captain “Happy” would like to thank Alan and Noel for their continued support of this very popular competition. Well done A.J. and Hymie!
Saturday 28 May, PAR:
On a day when the weather made golf that little bit more challenging, one player who rose above that was Steuart Hawke, who with his new set of clubs, posted a solid +3 to take home the A-Grade voucher. The B-Grade variety was won by Barry Maltman, with a +3. Kimbas Kennedy grabbed the runner-up prize with a +2. We think balls got down to “square.” NTP winners were Peter Bell (3rd), Danny Fox (5th), Lee Creedy (9th) and to Sam Dennis (12th and 15th). The Singer/Walker Matchplay title has begun, and the Scott brothers, (Robert and David), had a good win over Happy Gilmore and Shane Campbell 3/1.
