By Ron Hottes
Wednesday 3 March, Stroke and M.McGrann Bag Day qualifier:
Ian Garside will need to be around in November for the Bag Day play-off, because he blitzed the field on this day, winning with a stunning Nett 65 ( a 72 “off-the-stick!”). David Murch was the runner-up, scoring a Nett 67, so no shame in that score either! Also, no surprise that balls only went to Nett 71. Those to take home NTP honours were John Haynes (3rd), Alan Johnston (5th), Mario De Vincentis ( 9th AND 12th great work, Mario!) and Ossie McClay, (15th).
Twilight:
A hot afternoon/evening weather-wise was always going to result in hot scores. And, Ashley Hall was quite HOT, amassing 20 points to take home the winner’s prize! But, he only squeezed through on a countback from Jeff “Father” Gill, who also scored a 20-point nine, ( obliterating young Andy’s efforts!) If you had a score of 19 or 20, you can collect a ball next time you’re at the club! NTP winners were the unbelievably charismatic Kim Kennedy (10th), “Snorks” Long (12th) and to Ash Hall, (15th).
Saturday 5 March, Stroke and Monthly Medal:
All golfers know what a rare honour it is to win even 1 Monthly Medal in your career, and Trevor Porter knows that feeling now, too! Taking out the big prize with a Nett 69 made that possible for Trevor! Due to the inclement weather and, therefore smallish field, there was no A or B Grade. But there was a runner-up, and Danny Fox filled that void with a Nett 71. Because of the challenging conditions, the ball rundown went as far as Nett 73! NTPs went to Lance “Hole-in-one” Atwell (3rd), Andrew McMath (9th), ex-President Hatt (12th), and to the irrepressible A.J (15th).
