By HEATHER JENKINS
THE Thursday competition is becoming increasingly popular, with 19 players for a stableford event on the front nine this week. This has led to calls for a bigger meeting room for the get-together after play, but with the fine weather, players are able to enjoy the outdoor deck area when numbers rise. Apologies must first go to Brodie Arnott for not giving him his second place in the previous week’s event. The daily winner on Thursday with 22 points was Ken Whittingham and there was a -way count back on 18 points between Liz Amos, Rob Christie, Ray Jones with Brodie Arnott close behind on 17 points. Nearest the Pin (NTP) on the 4th was Roger Thomas. Members also observed a minute’s silence for cricketer, Phillip Hughes, who passed away that afternoon.
Beautiful sunshine and with the course in magnificent condition made for some good scores on Saturday. However, in a surprise turn of events, the captain decided to make it a Multiplication Stableford with unknown partners, which players did not know until they came in at the end of play. Players multiplied their stableford points on each hole with their partner and results were tallied, so players who had the best personal scores were not necessarily the winners. The team with the best result was Alan Howard (17) and Roger Thomas (24) with a combined multiple score of 88 points. Runners-up were John Trathen (32) and Ron Denmead (36) with 85 points. NTPs were Gail Leigh on the 4th, Alan McIlroy (aka Howard) on the 2nd to the 9th, Beau Simmons on the 11th and Willy Williams on the 18th. The 18th was also the Golden Shot, so Willy was able to take home the kitty. Gail was in good form on the par 3s and was pipped for NTPs on the 11th and 18th. The club members welcomed Julie Axten’s nephew and it is great to see some of the younger players joining in the Saturday competition.
Next week is the first round of the Murrindindi Masters being played at Alexandra.
It will also be the Monthly Medal for Marysville players.
Players not registered will need to register with Bob Hocking at Alexandra Golf Club as soon as possible. Be aware the Black Spur will be closed next Saturday 6 December between 11am – 2.30pm for the Great Australian Bike Ride.
Bookings for golf or the restaurant can be made on 5963 3421 or proshop@marysvillegolfandbowlsclub.com.au
