By Ron Hottes
The V.V.V’s:
A couple of outstanding results posted from the girls this week. Seven of them fronted the starter, and two of them accrued 21 superb points. Georgie Houniet won the top voucher by winning a tight countback from Merilyn McDonald. You two ladies can be very pleased with that score. Deborah came in third, after recording a 17-point result. Next week, the girls are holding their first-ever Ladies’ Bowl at Warburton, with 16 pairs representing six Clubs, competing for great prizes. More to report in next week’s edition.
Wednesday 13 November, Stableford:
Every now and then, a simply outstanding score is posted. This particular mid-week, it is David Mackay, who recorded that outstanding score, with a 41-point win. This was made more outstanding, because the ‘early-birds’ got through without getting wet, but around the middle of the day, the skies opened up, making everyone and all equipment very wet indeed. David is an ‘early-bird’, so good timing, David. Trevor Porter, another one hitting off early, grabbed the runner-up voucher with 38 solid points. Trev only won this on a countback, as David Hatt also posted a 38-point score. Balls reached down to 33. There were four NTPs taken home by Mario De Vincentis (3rd), Dale Horrobin, (9th), the inimitable Merilyn McDonald (a super second shot on the 10th) and finally Ross Machar (12th).
Twilight:
There were plenty of above-average scores on this afternoon and evening, but the best of them belonged to current Club Champion Clinton Toohey. Clint amassed 21 points, to win a tight countback over Jason Kennedy. Clint and Kenno both play off single-figure handicaps, so that total is even more impressive. If you scored 17+ then claim a ball next time you’re at the Pro shop. The three available NTPs went home with Ben Lever, (great 2nd shot on the 10th, Panda), Chris-Leighton, (12th) and Troy-Veenker,(15th).
Saturday 16 November, Par:
Playing Par is the competition that is most daunting, but especially for those who play off a good golfer’s handicap (In practice, Par is set up for longer handicappers). With this fact in mind, this day’s results proved that theory big time. David Scott plays off a generous 30+ handicap and boy, did he use it to perfect effect on this day. The popular ‘Scotty’ returned a stunning +10 to easily win the day. This was highlighted by the fact that runner-up Lee Creedy (+6) and third-placegetter Clinton Toohey (+5), would have easily won on any other given day. Well done to all three boys for posting those scores. Unusually, the balls reached down to square. NTP winners on this special day went home with Dale Sund (3rd), Clint Toohey (9th and 17th, good day out Toosa), Andy Lockey (12th) and Michael Pinkster (15th).
