By Ron Hottes
Wednesday 16 November, Par:
With the weather turning sour, and no carts allowed on this day, a small field of intrepid walkers took to the course to do battle. Ironically, two guests took home the “goodies” ahead of the playing members. Daniel Gregory, a welcome guest from Korumburra G.C. came in with a +2, which was not bettered by anyone else! Runner-up, Cyrus Monk, a social member of the SGA, posted a +1 to take home that voucher. Balls finished at “square”. Mario De Vincentis had a good day out snaring both the 3rd and 9th NTPs. The 12th was won by the daily winner, Dan Gregory, and the ever-challenging 15th went to Ken White!
TWILIGHT:
Oh, what a difference 24 hours makes… at least if you live in Victoria! A strong field of 36, including cart drivers on this day, joined in this ever-popular event to claim “bragging rights”! Most of the bragging could have been done by the super-consistent Clinton Toohey, ( not that he is a bragger anyway) because he posted 22 very impressive points to take the top prize. Great shooting Clint, especially off 4! Another talented big-hitter, Sam Dennis, was on Clint’s tail recording 21 points on the night! With these scores in, balls only extended to 18. NTP winners were James Stewart on the tough 5th and to Ashleigh Hall (9th). The NTP nearest 2nd shot went to Clinton Toohey for a superb approach on the 1st.
Saturday 19 November, Par for the Little Claret Jug:
Those readers who are golfers would know where you can win a real Claret Jug—one of the most sought-after trophies on the Professional Tour. But Warburton has its own (Little) Claret Jug that is much sought-after too! ( Courtesy of popular long-time member, Paul Kennedy, P.K. sponsors this day.) It’s a Par event, played with a couple of “slightly modified” rule changes! The winner this year was none other than very reliable Master’s Pennant member, Barry Maltman, who posted a +1, along with 6 others, so the Countback would have been a nightmare! Barry now has a brand spanking new golf bag to prove he owns the latest Little Claret Jug! Club Captain, Ray Gilmore was declared the daily runner-up to take home a worthwhile voucher! And, on this special day, Sam Dennis was declared the 3rd placegetter, of course, with a +1, too! The balls got down to -2, on a countback. NTPs went to Steve Mulvogue, on the 3rd. (Steve is a guest and ex-member from Heritage, welcome back, Steve.) Also to Jai Furness (5th) and Happy Gilmore (15th). John Stafford, another Heritage guest, grabbed the 9th NTP.
