Black wins Garfield’s Cox Cup
From a zero degrees start to an absolute glorious sunny winter’s day.
That was more than enough to attract a large field of 96 starters on Saturday for the second round of the time honored Cox Cup, which was played in conjunction with the July monthly medal.
Peter Black was crowned the champion with a two round total of 134 made up of rounds of net 66 and 68.
Runners up was an in-form Peter McNeish with a score of 137, consisting of rounds of net 69 and 68. Finishing in third place was Craig Hunter with a total score of 138.
The finishing positions of the entire field are available for viewing on the clubs website or notice board.
It was also monthly medal day with the mercurial winning Tolly Baharis taking out another medal, this time on a count back, with a final score of 66 from an unlucky Peter Smith on the same score.
To cap off a brilliant day for the Baharis couple, Melissa Baharis won the women’s event, also on a count back, with a score of net 78 from Bernie Clark.
Captain Marty Atkins won the B grade event with a net score of 70 while the aforementioned Peter Smith took out victory for C grade.
Just the five players in total were able to play to their handicap or better for the day, proving that the prevailing heavy conditions continue to frustrate many a golfer. Even with a lift and clean then replace in exact position, this failed to assist the majority of the field.
A score of 72 or better was required to win a ball down the line.
Gary Bassett had his irons firing right on target this week as he scored the two nearest the pins on Saturday, as well as another two on the Thursday.
The club thanked those who assisted with the recent drainage works, which included the laying of new cross drains on the first, sixth, 17th and 18th holes as well as the laying of new pipes on the 13th.
Volunteers were hard at work, as well as the extensive machinery used with the end result; hopefully, that will alleviate previously wet winter areas.
Currently the club is offering a special membership deal for new members, which consists of a pay for 12 months membership and receive an extra three months as part of the deal. This offer remains in place until the Spetember 30. Phone the club for the details.
Thursday’s event was a case of “Lazarus has arisen”, as Peter Lazarus came in with a winning score of 35 points.
Des Kerr took out the major grade with a score of 33 points. Next week is a game of single stableford. Results: Cox Cup: 1st Peter Black 134, 2nd Peter McNeish 137, 3rd Craig Hunter 138, 4th Russ Loughridge 139, 5th Marty Atkins 140, Ben Balfour 140, 6th Tolly Baharis 142, Terry Garratt 142, Robert Gough 142, Imre Nagy 142, Greg Needham 142, Mick Neylan 142.
Thursday, single stableford (field of 38): A grade: Des Kerr (18) 33; B grade: Peter Lazarus (25) 35; DTL: Eric Harvie 33, John Sanderson 33, Terry McLaughlin 33, Geoff Roberts 32; NTP: 4th and 8th Gary Bassett, 9th Ash Graham, 11th Terry Webster, 14th Barrie Cousin, 16th John Gay; Golden card: Barrie Cousin.
Saturday, July monthly medal (field of 96): A grade: Scratch: Gus McKillop 73; Handicap: Tolly Baharis (14) 66cb (medallist); B grade: Scratch: Marty Atkins 86; Handicap: Marty Atkins (16) 70; C grade:Scratch: Peter Smith 87; Handicap: Peter Smith (21) 66; DTL: Peter Black 68, Peter McNeish 68, Geoff Marsh 69, Randall Harris 71, Dan Kelly 71, Mick Neylan 71, Craig Cousins 71, Imre Nagy 71, Bob Gough 72, Charlie Hardy 72; NTP:4th Geoff Hobson, 8th Trevor Franklin, 9th Steve Clark, 11th Gary Bassett, 14th Gary Vitiritti, 16th gary Bassett; NTP 2nd shot: B grade: Paul Renehan; Eagle: 1st Russ Loughridge (15 balls); Women’s: Melissa Baharis (30) 78cb.
Sunday, single stableford: 1st Jeanette Mitchell (26) 33; DTL: Craig Hunter 31cb; NTP: 8th Craig Hunte,r 9th Peter McNeish, 14th Craig Hunter.