The VVVs:
We have been threatening to see our Monday Ladies’ fields grow bigger, as many of the girls return from sojourns to exotic destinations – or just return after hibernating under the doona after a particularly cold winter.
And, so on this sunny Monday, we saw nine young ladies tackle the beast that is the back nine at Warburton.
Although in most cases, they found out that the rust, after a long lay off, is hard to throw off, there were a couple of notable scores posted.
Our winner on this day was none other than the iconic Patricia Eldridge.
Trish amassed 17 consistent points to just edge out Vicki-Hottes, also on 17.
Even though we had the biggest field since autumn, there were still not quite enough for a ball rundown.
But, there was an NTP, and thank you, commissioner.
Merilyn Macdonald snared one on the tough 12th, but unfortunately three-putted from 20 feet.
Next week’s comp looks like being another interesting one, with plenty to report.
Wednesday 1 October, Stroke and Mick McGrann Bag Day Qualifier:
Stroke is a real test of true golf, because the best player on this day is always the pure winner.
Our pure winner this time, with a true Nett total of 67 was Steuart Hawke.
Steuart has featured before in my articles because as a sprightly 80 plus year old, he has regularly broken his age.
Incredibly, his winning score has completed this rare achievement.
Well done, Hawkey.
The daily runner-up was our current Mr Consistent, Barry Maltman, who posted a solid Nett 70.
Balls reached down to Nett 74.
There were only three NTP winners, they being Junior Garside (third), Kevin Conway (ninth) and Trevor Porter ( 15th).
Saturday 4 October, Stroke and Monthly Medal:
Daylight savings started the next day, meaning we all lose an hours sleep.
This would clearly not affect Ken White, based on the form he is in right now.
An outstanding Nett 65 netted him the October medal and the B Grade prize. Great shooting, Kenny.
The A Grade voucher was claimed by Shane Campbell, with a Nett 68 posted.
Good work, Bomber.
Ben Lever claimed the daily runner up prize by recording a neat Nett 69.
With scores recorded like this, balls only reached down to 74.
The five available NTPs were taken home by Chris Leighton (third), Sam Dennis (fifth), Peter Bell (ninth), Troy Murphy (12th) and Josh Hin (15th).
