Morning golf possible at Warragul
by Phil Rossiter Saturday’s event at Warragul was a stableford.
Only the morning groups were able to finish their rounds as afternoon thunder and lightning sent the afternoon field from the course so only 72 were able to complete 18 holes.
Some of the afternoon group ventured out after the weather had cleared and decided to play skins.
Best return from those who completed their rounds was Richard Hojnacki (B grade) with 44 points.
Other grade winners were Noel Delves (A) 41 and Rod Pointer (C) 42.
Runners up were James Bjorksten (A) 39, Andrew Sceney (B) 41 and Ray Waters (C) 40.
DTL: Graham Martine 40, Bill Pyle 40, Andrew Stockdale 40, Norm Dorling 39, Peter Sheehan 38, Brian Robertson 38, Mark Kennedy 38, John Harris 38, Brian Scouler 38, Ron Glasser 38, Les Madden 38, Mick Baker 38, Warren Norton 37.
NTP: Troy McDonald seventh, Alan Manley 15th, Graham Martine 18th.
Pro pin: Des Hurst (A), Andrew Sceney (B).
Womens winner was Irene Eastham on countback from Marg McNulty both finishing on 38 points. Midweek A strong east wind made scoring difficult for most of the field of 113 on Tuesday.
One that did not have any trouble was Jim Kennedy (C grade) with a great score of 43 points.
Other grade winners were Alan Walker (A) 39 and Glynn Trevor (B) also 39.
Runners up in each grade were Troy Thomas (A) 37, Alex Misky (Drouin) (B) 38 and Wilson Pollock (C) 39.
DTL: Max Websdale 37, Dave Elliott 37, Doug Brown 37, Troy Fitzsimmons 36, Michael Smairl 36, Geoff Woodward 36, Andrew Patterson 36, Eric Barrass 36, John Bundle 36, Brent Wilby 36, Chris harrison 35, John Robson 35, Geoff Thomas 35, Geoff Campbell 35, Phil Faithful 35, Dave Winfield 35, Ron Glasser 35, Kevin O’Brien 34, Paul Mitchell 34, Len Cole 34, Daniel Hamilton 34.
Birdies: Tony Kelly, David Cerny seventh. Pro pin: Graeme Jarvis. Thursday’s winner was Glenn Vassett on 42 points.
DTL: John Campbell 41, Pat Johnson 40, Colin Holmes 39, John Bundle 36. Birdie: John Bundle 15th. Womens winner was Kay Thompson on countback from Lyn Morrison both finishing on 35 points. Twilight nine holes Results: Week ending October 30. Men: Peter Earles 18, Steve Jackson 18, Bill Darmody 17.
Women: Glenys Darmady 19, Wendy Brown 17, Denise Weir 13 c/b. Thursday Corporate Pennant Ladder after round 1: Viatek 4, Railway Hotel 4, Troys Roofing 4, The Chocolatiers 4, Pot Pullers 4, Hot Shots 4, P.I.G.S. 4, Defibrillators 2, Fencesitters 2, Chixx with Stixx 2, Gippsland Body Builders 2, The Firies 2, THC 0, Rusty Irons 0, Kencore 0, The Dusties 0, Foreplay 0, Ayres Plumbing 0, The Dingos 0. Over 55 social group The Ladies winner was Marie Cumming with a great score of 23 points.
DTL: Joan Johnson, 17 and Kay Thompson 15, points.
The Men’s winner was Kevin O’Brien with 20 points.
DTL Eric Barrass 19, Baden McAdam 19 and Max Younger 19 points.
NTP: Kay Thompson and Bob Veitch.
Women
The first round of the club championships and the Nancy Pattinson trophy were played last Wednesday in warm conditions.
The event is a stroke round and the clubs most prestigious singles event.
The club had 51 women play in the 18 hole competition.
A grade winner was Jo De Jong 8619-67, with runners up Shirley Todd 9019-71.
B grade winner was Barbara Davidson 99-25-74 with Penny Scott runner up 98-23-75.
Molly Answerth took out C grade 106-36-70, while Mario Cumming was runner up. 107-32-75.
Balls down the line went to Debbie Corstorphin 85-12-73, Kay Thompson94-19-75, Judith Shearman 96-2175, Marg McNulty 101-25-76, Joy Marriott 90-14-76, Tracey Rabl 101-25-76, Kaye Rollinson 103-27-76, Joan Nelson 105-29-76, Kerri Ahearn 88-11-77, Sue Rose 95-18-77.
Debbie Costorphin was also best scratch score for the day,
The fourth hole pro-pin for $30 voucher was won by Kylie Golding, seventh hole nearest the pin went to Maureen Kittlety, while. Rose Gallagher was nearest on the 15th.
The nine hole competition was played by 12 women.
The winner was Jean Sheedy with a nett score of 32, next was Jean Radings nett 33 followed by Heather Reeves nett 34.
Tomorrow brings the second round of the club championships Nancy Pattinson Trophy.
It also incorporates the November monthly medal and counting putts.
Members are urged to check the time sheets so they don't miss their tee time.