By Ron Hottes
The V.V.V’s:
On this Monday, Merilyn McDonald dominated the field, returning a most impressive 19 points on the back nine. This easily covered all the other scores, with Deborah filling the runner-up spot. The Club expects bigger fields over the next few weeks as the Club Championships get closer.
Wednesday 22 January, Stableford:
Once again, young tyro, Jake Troyahn had the measure of the whole field, by returning a stunning 43 points for his round (catching up wth him after the game, it was gently suggested that the handicapper would catch up with him sooner-rather-than-later). Breathing down Jake’s neck was Ian Garside, with a really impressive 43 points, meaning young Jake only won on a countback. Good work, Junior. Balls only reached to 38 points. The NTPs on this day went home with Ian Garside (3rd and 12th), Your Loyal Scribe (5th—-unbelievable) and Junior Kempton (that’s Rod, on the 12th).
Twilight:
Lovely to see the iconic Kim Kennedy back on the course again and she didn’t let down any of her many supporters. Kimbas produced a 20-point result for the back nine, accounting for the rest of the field. Great shooting, K.K. Dale Horrobin filled the runner-up spot with a 19-point result. The ball rundown extended to 18. Two NTPs went home with Luke Patrick (12th) and to Dale Horrobin, making a good return for him, (15th).
Saturday 25 January, Stableford:
The A-Grade winner was Alan Keymer with 39 points, followed by Peter Fox, also posting 39. In B-Grade, Rob Ferguson returned a 37-point result, with the runner-up being Roger Mataele, also on 37. Balls reached 35. NTP winners were: Brayden Millar (3rd), Captain Gilmore (5th) and Peter Fox had a great day snaring the NTPs on both the 9th and the 12th.
WGC Australia-Day 4-Person Ambrose:
Never before, in my memory, has Warburton’s great course hosted a 128-size field. It meant for slow golf, but plenty of happy highlights. This was the Club’s major fundraiser, and with that size field, they couldn’t fail. After much good team golf happening, the winners (of very worthwhile prizes) consisted of Gary Vollmer, Ric Downing, Rod and Ian Kempton. They returned a very healthy Nett 51.87. Well done Boys. The day’s runner-up team included Steve and Adam Patrick and Noel and Jon-Cross, making for a unique combination of two pairs of father/sons. They returned a Nett 52.25, meaning they missed top spot by a .38 margin. There were plenty of NTP winners starting with Treasurer Wilson (3rd), Luke Adderley (5th), Adam Patrick (9th), Peter Whitehead (12th) and Dale Sund (15th). Ladies’ longest drive was won by Jane Schendzielorz. The men’s longest drives were won by Aaron Morris (A-grade) and Paul Ryan (B). Finally, the straightest drive went to La Pinkster. The Club, in general, would very much like to sincerely thank President Meredith (and her Committee), Captain Gilmore ( and his Match Committee), Skye and her very hard-working staff and the other volunteers (especially Gerry) who pitched in when they were needed. But also, especially to the 128 participants who made the day. Please come back again next year folks.
