By Ron Hottes
V.V.V’s:
No results this week, due to inclement weather.
Wednesday 10 April, Stableford:
Young tyro, Josh Hin, took out the honours this day with an impressive 39 points. The daily runner-up was Michael Hibbert, who recorded his best result for a while, accumulating 38 points. Balls reached 35 only. The NTPs went home with Mario DeVincentis (3rd), Your Loyal Scribe (5th, hooray), Ray ‘Happy’ Gilmore, (9th) and Tim Jones (12th).
The Ladies of B and C-Grade have now started their Club Championship journey, consisting of three rounds also, as they played stroke off the red tees. In B-Grade, Deb Hamment posted a Nett 74 to be leading. C-Grade saw a tight battle, with Merilyn McDonald leading the way, but only three shots clear of Georgie Houniet after one round.
Twilight Shootout report:
As reported last week, dear readers, Peter Fox is the Shootout King, scoring a birdie on the 9th, and last hole, to deprive Sam Dennis of his first win in this iconic event. Well done to both men and to the other 8 finalists, who fell by the wayside as each hole passed. With good weather to play golf ensuing, all 10 finalists hit off the first with great hopes and adrenalin pumping through their bodies. By the fifth hole, it was evident why nearly 40 members came along to watch this unique event, originally proposed by, and for many years run entirely by John Hall. Much appreciation, John. Because this event, every year, throws up unusual scenarios, this year was no different. Two points to confirm that last claim. After four holes, the top qualifier, plus the third and fourth, had all been eliminated. Secondly, the runner-up, Sam, hit his tee-shot out-of-bounds on the fourth hole, then with his provisional ball, scored a bogie 5 on the hole to miraculously survive and eventually play off on the final hole. Believe me, folks, there were other ‘discrepancies’ too – like one of our finalists had to win through until the 7th hole, by surviving four ‘play-offs’ on the way. Anyway, in the end, a good time was had by all. Plus, the event ran as smoothly as it ever has, due to the vital help received from Rob, Hatty, Lincoln, numerous spotters and most importantly, the very able assistant, Kevin, who did all the paperwork on the day, without any fuss. And, most importantly, to the members who provided the atmosphere that makes this event the iconic one that it is, thank you. We all look forward to the next season, scheduled to start in the first week of October.
Sat. April 13th: Results unavailable at the time of the deadline. Final Club-Championship results in next week,s edition!
