The Sands Torquay – November 9, 2017

Men Wednesday Stableford
Still conditions early provided great scoring conditions for the first few groups before the wind strengthened and light showers blew over the course. In A Grade we had John McKoy (10) record 39 points to claim the top prize from Mike Trickey (5) on 37 points. In B Grade we had Darryl Yelland (26) record a great score of 39 points from Richard Metcalf (32) on 39 points. NTPs went to Charlie Celi on the 5th hole and Graeme Altmann on the 13th hole. Ball count went down to 34 points on a countback.

Thursday Ladies Stroke Medal
Overcast day for the ladies with a slight breeze. Good scoring conditions. Dot Tattersall again showed why she is one of the best stroke players at the club taking out the November Medal with a solid nett 74, coming in second two shots back was Jan Swain. Dot also collected NTP on the 5th and Marg Hales on the 13th hole.

Men Saturday Stableford Stroke Medal
Medal day attracted a fair-sized field with 96 entrants. A Grade was won by local hotshot Rod Brooks who made the most of the conditions finishing with a stellar score of net 70, narrowly defeating Charlie Celi. B Grade was won John Thompson with an impressive net 71, beating Brendan Bourke on countback also with a nett 71. NTPs went to Craig Corker on 5, Graeme Altmann on 7, Riley Siketa on 13 and Brian Fawkes on 17.

Ladies Saturday Stableford
Cool day for the ladies as the wind picked up mid-morning, which made scoring tough. Paulette Payne was the champion of the day with an outstanding score of 39 points, trailing next behind was Marianne Bridgart with a very respectable 35 points.

Sunday Stableford Medley
Most of the field was out early for the medley. It was overcast was a light breeze and unseasonably cold. Michael McAllum was victorious on day with an extraordinary score of 41 points, next in line was none other than super star Domenic Lombardi with a cracking score of 37 points.

Coming events
Thursday November 9 – Ladies Oaks Day Ambrose
Saturday November 11 – Men’s and Ladies Par
Sunday November 12 – Stableford Medley