
CHOMPING AT THE BIT: Despite the inclement weather, Bede Tooth and Dave Bernardi were keen as mustard for golf in the rain.
Saturday’s Monthly Medal comp, sponsored by Forbes Concrete, was played by a vibrant 93 players despite the wet ground conditions and occasional showers.
A-Grade was won by Caleb Hanrahan (71 nett) on a count back from runner-up Terry Griffiths. There was only one stroke the difference on the back-9.
B-Grade went to Fons Melisi with 71 nett, in a consistent performance. Runner-up was Jake Shaw with his 72 nett, on a count back from two others.
The C-Grade was also tight with a count back needed to decide the winner Allan Rees, from runner-up Trevor Toole, who both finished on 72 nett.
The ball sweep went to 76 nett on a count back, so please check in the Pro Shop. The NTP’s went to: 9th – Caleb Hanrahan, 18th – Will Lovatt.
The 3rd hole Super Pin went to Bruce Chandler with a shot of 1.88 metre proximity, well inside the previous names on the card. There were no visitors.
Being a long weekend there were Stable-ford Medleys on both Sunday and Monday.
In the Sunday event the winner was Jess Hamilton with 40 points, a new player who shows great promise for a much lower handicap. Runner-up on count back was Henry Nash with 39 points, getting the nod from Jarrod Hall (Trundle).
The ball sweep went to – 39: J Hall (Trundle); 38: J Hemming; 37: J Coulthurst. There were no NTP’s recorded.
On Monday, in more pleasant ground conditions, the winner was Todd Callaghan who amassed 37 points. Runner-up was Stephen Uphill with 33 points, and a count back from Peter Dawson.
There was no ball sweep, but the NTP’s went to – 9th: M Spice; 18th: Brett Thomas.
On Saturday October 9, the Club Championships commence. Play will be over four rounds on 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th October.
By Short Putt