By Ron Hottes
The V.V.V’s:
The small field of six hit off in two groups of three, to attack the front nine, under Stableford conditions. Those conditions, even in the constant drizzle, clearly favoured the much-talented Deborah, who accrued 18 healthy points to take home the top voucher. The very consistent Merilyn McDonald and the ever-improving Patricia-Eldridge posted 17-point results, but M.M. grabbed the runner-up prize after a tight countback (But, Mick, someone else in the family still has the bragging rights). No NTPs were recorded, although Vicki landed her tee shot on the 3rd, which appears to be cause for great celebration.
Wednesday 27 November, Two-Person Ambrose:
The hugely popular Garside Challenge, sponsored by the hugely popular Phil and Ian, was not played due to a deluge about when the field was set to hit off. This much-anticipated event has now been postponed for two weeks, to be held on Wednesday 11 December for an 8.30-9.00 am tee off.
Twilight:
In perfect weather for good golfing, the regular ‘Twilighters’ enjoyed those conditions posting some very impressive results. The most impressive of those belonged on the card of young tyro Angus Hall, who accumulated no less than 23 points to win the day. Angus edged out another young up-and-comer in Seth Spenceley, who recorded 22 solid points. Both boys deserve high praise for their top-of-the-table results. The balls reached down to 19 only, with winning scores like that. Unfortunately, there were no NTP results available at the time of posting this article.
Saturday 30 November, Stableford:
With persistent precipitation to deal with, the size of this day’s field was somewhat diminished, meaning there was no A or B-Grade winners. Thus, the top voucher went to Adam Patrick, with a 34 point result, which was pretty impressive considering the challenging conditions. But, there was a runner-up, that being Dale Sund, also with 34 points, meaning that Adam had only won after a countback. And, balls only went down to 33. But, the highlight of the day was created by Troy Murphy, who captured not one, not two but three NTPs on the one day, for superb tee shots on the 5th, 9th and 15th. The only other NTP prize was snared by Stuart Patrick, on the 9th.
