By Ron Hottes
Wednesday 10 May, Stableford.
With an improving weather pattern, but very heavy underfoot, high scoring was not the order of the day for most players. But current B-Grade champion Paul Osbourne just continued on his winning way, earning the top prize with a very impressive 41 points. Excellent result, Ossie. Ken White’s 39 points were pretty impressive too, earning him the runner-up voucher. The ball rundown reached a surprisingly low 32 points. The NTP prizes were given out to Ken White (both the 3rd and the 5th, making for a good day out, Kenny) Barry Maltman (9th), John Hall (12th) and Ross Machar (15th).
Saturday 13 May, Stableford:
Dear readers, there is nothing better than having a round of golf under late Autumn sunny skies. It clearly brings out the best results in many. Someone who basked in these sunny conditions, scoring 37 very healthy points, was Luke Patrick. Now Luke is one of the famous Patrick family, and there are two common threads through that clan. They’re all nice blokes, good responsible Club members and they are all damn good golfers although the younger generation is a little better than their elders, (sorry Steve and Stuart). Luke won only after a tight 5-way countback, therefore meaning the daily runner-up, Paul Kennedy, also posted a 37-point round (And he only secured that voucher after a tight 3-way countback). Balls extended to 33. Finally, the NTPs saw another double winner, with that ever-consistent Barry Maltman securing the prizes for the 3rd and the 5th. Other winners were the ever-96 years young Gerry Hadfield (9th), Ray Skipper Gilmore (12th) and to Joshua Hin (15th).
