golf news

20th November 2017

Results

Wed. 15 Nov - Men’s 4-weeker stroke event 3rd round in A Grade was won by Geoff Vesey 79-14-63 with runner-up Richard Stone 83-15-67. Nearest the pin on 1st/10th was Willie Kifoto In B Grade Graham McKenzie had 93-23-69 to win whilst Alan Russ with a nett 72 was runner-up. Alan Russ’ drive on the 1st/10th earned him a nearest the pin as well.

Thu. 16 Nov - The women’s competition was abandoned due to persistent rain.

Sun 19 Nov - Men’s stroke competition including Medal of Medalists. A grade winner was Richard Stone with 78-16-62 on a count-back from Rocky Dimieri, Don O’Meara and Kurt Rixon. Note that Don O’Meara played in the chicken run on Friday and had 19 points – however, there were not enough competitors to pay for the chicken- so maybe he won a drumstick!
B grade winner was Dick McGrath with 89-28-63 and runner-up was Daven Ivens with 84-19-65 Nearest the pins for A Grade on both 1st/10th and 9th/18th was Ken Johnson. In B Grade, Dick McGrath was not only nearest the pin on 1st/10th but he took out the coveted medal of medallist trophy with his 63 nett.

Mon. 20 Nov - Women’s 9 hole stroke was played in very foggy humid weather. The winner was Sally Stone with 53-17-36 nett and runner-up was Adele Rowarth with 37 nett. The putting trophy was shared by Sandra Toone and Caroline Wren who couldn’t even be separated by a count-back.

Coming up

Chicken run Fridays.

There will be a twilight golf competition on December 1st 9-hole 4 person Ambrose, make up your own team or just put your name down. 5 pm for 5.30 – bar open, BBQ supplied. RSVP 27th November This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. December 2nd is closing day with a mixed competition and dinner to follow $20 per person. Names on list at the bar please.

Please list your name for the Women’s dinner on Thursday 14th December and pay Women’s treasurer on or before 30th November.

Over the next few weeks please bring donations for women’s Christmas raffle.