Newcomer kicks into gear

By Ron Hottes

New Warburton Golf Club member Peter Ingamells has certainly familiarised himself with his new course.

He amassed 40 impressive points at the club’s 23 October stableford to easily take home the daily voucher.

Adam Patrick – who is warming up for the Championships next month – was the runner-up with a 70 off-the-stick and 37 points.

Balls extended to 35.

The nearest the pins went to Steuart Hawke (3rd), Ken Barratt (9th), Max Carvill (10th), Ross Machar (12th) and Alan ‘A.J’ Johnson (15th).

This week’s twilight competition saw a relaxed nine holes of golf and a great meal afterwards.

The most relaxed in the field, scoring 22 points, was Andy Sweet.

Andy only plays twilight and clearly saves his best golf for Thursday afternoon’s competition.

The Flying Scot, Mr Leckenby, had 20 points to grab the runner-up prize. Balls went to 16.

The nearest the pin on the 3rd went to Steuart Hawke, Clint Toohey (6th) for a superb second shot and Sammy Patrick grabbed the one on the 9th, nearly slotting a hole-in-one.

The club’s Stroke and Medal of Medallists play-off took place on 26 October.

Andy Lockey made sure he would be the 2019 Medallist, by winning the daily A Grade voucher as well.

His solid 37 points was the best score on the day.

President John Hall, was next best with 35 points, allowing him to claim the B Grade prize.

The ball rundown got to 33.

Nearest the pin winners were Roger Mataele (3rd), Captain Cross (9th), Andy Lockey (12th) and to Lee Creedy (15th).