By Ron Hottes
Wednesday 5 October, Stroke and M. McGrann Bag-day qualifier:
Once again, another McGrann qualifier has been declared. Now, if you remember, dear readers, I waxed lyrical last week about the mid-week winner being one of our active Ladies, Patricia-Eldridge! Well, I’m waxing lyrical for a second week in a row, because the in-form Merilyn-Macdonald took the honours, and the voucher, with a more-than-creditable Nett 69. All of those playing were very pleased for her (except perhaps for husband, Alan, who is not used to losing the household bragging rights!) Although that win was full of merit, Merilyn had to sweat it out for a while, as she only won on a countback from ‘early-bird’ Ross Machar, also with a Nett 69! With these low scores, balls only extended to 70, but you may be pleased to know that Your Loyal Scribe snuck in on that list but not so for Junior and Senior Garside! There were 4 NTP winners on the day: Belly (3rd), the Captain/Skipper(5th), Neil ‘Mr. Scotland’ Leckenby (9th) and Henk DeGraaf (12th).
Saturday 8 October, Stableford:
After another successful Club Working Bee, that pleased the Skipper and his Match Committee, a healthy field went out to enjoy the course and the improving weather. And one who enjoyed the improved conditions greatly was Geoff Sharp, with a solid 38 points. This meant he secured the day’s main voucher, Andrew McMath took home the runner-up prize by posting 37 points. Both these scores proved to be the best two on the day which is why the balls paid out right down to 31! Finally, four NTPs were given. They went to Ineke De Graaf (3rd), Danny Fox (9th), Neil Leckenby (12th) and to Clint Smallman (15th).
Skipper Ray, and the Match Committee would like to thank the 20-odd members who turned up to do their share at the organised Working Bee. Much was done, and the course looks better for your efforts. Well done.
