By Ron Hottes
Monday 4 November, Stableford:
With many members taking the Monday off to enjoy a long, long weekend, it was a little disappointing that the field only totalled 14. But of those 14, Lee Creedy dominated the results by posting a fine 38 points (To top off his day, Lee also grabbed an NTP on the 9th). The daily runner-up was Dale Sund, recording a score of 37; although he only grabbed that voucher by knocking off Robert Hendy on a countback, as RJH also posted a solid 37 points. The balls only went down to 35. Other NTP winners were Laurie Doyle (3rd), Dale Sund (12th), guest Joel Galvin from Future Golf (15th) and finally Matty Wappett for a superb 2nd shot on the tricky 17th.
Cup Day extras, Stableford:
A much stronger field contested the Club event on Cup day. And, winning, with no photo-finish required, was Brayden Millar, who posted a score of 42 points, and won by half a length. Second past the post was Gary Vollmer, recording a 40-point result. Ken White grabbed the third prize with a 38-point result. Balls made it down to 36 only. NTPs were taken home by Gary Vollmer (9th), Cameron Westwood (10th), Joel Coombs (12th) and Sam Dennis (15th).
Wednesday 6 November, Stroke and M.McGrann ‘Bag-day’ qualifier:
On a windy, hot and uncomfortable morning, the last of the 2024 qualifiers was decided. Darryl Ward was that qualifier by posting a fine Nett 67 but he only claimed that after a tight countback from Andrew McMath, who also posted a 67. Dazza will now play off for the M. McGrann bag, so go Darryl. Peter Fox grabbed the third prize posting a creditable Nett 68. If you scored Nett 72, or better, you can claim a ball. The host of NTP winners was as follows: Ian Cranston (3rd), Captain Gilmore (6th), the ever-reliable Rob Ferguson (9th), Andy Lockey (12th) and Dale Horrobin (15th).
Twilight (Front nine):
This week’s best ‘Twilighter’ is Ken White, who won with 20 healthy points, on a three-way countback from Luke Patrick (who had to be content with the runner-up prize) and Deborah Hamment, who claimed the third voucher. A very exciting finish indeed. Balls stretched to 18 only. The three available NTPs went to Ash Hall (1st), Sam Dennis (3rd) and Jason Kennedy (9th).
Saturday 9 November, Stableford:
A healthy field of 50+ contested this day, and the winning score of 42 points was accumulated by Andy Lockey, allowing him to take home the top prize. Too good, Andy. The runner-up voucher went to Peter Fox just one point behind on 41. Third prize went to Tom Barr, with a 39-point result. The rundown only reached 36. NTP winners were as follows: Steuart Hawke (3rd), Angus Hall (6th), Liam Kay (9th), Andy Lockey (12th) and Paul Osbourne (15th).
