I HAVE been reading an article in the April issue of the Inside Golf magazine about the release of the 2017 driving distance study. I\u2019m sure we all realise that new materials and design of golf clubs and balls has enabled golfers to hit the ball further than they did in years gone by. The data available only relates to the professional tour players, and indicates that since the 1980s, average driving distances have increased by around 30-40 metres. There is concern at the consequences of this increase, particularly in the design of our courses which were greatly influnced by the distances being hit. Perhaps the factor not examined is the negation of this increase in distance by the advancing age of those holding the club!<\/p>\n
Tuesday April 24, Men\u2019s Stableford<\/strong> Wednesday April 25, Ladies\u2019 and Men\u2019s Stableford<\/strong>
\nExcellent conditions for 151 men to enjoy, and Steve Scott enjoyed them the most with 42 points to win Trophy of the Day and C Grade from Barry Lincoln\u2019s 38. Eddie Legg was best of the D Graders with 40 from a 37 by Trung Truong, Bill Archer headed B Grade with 39 by a point from Michael Myatt, and Max Edmanson had two eagles on his way to a 38 to win A Grade by a point from the consistent James Flanagan. The pinshots were struck by Doug Hill, Rex Johnson and Trung Truong, and the ProPin by Matt Salter.<\/p>\n
\nWith the men invited to join our ladies on their day because of the Anzac day holiday, we had an interesting turnout of 34 ladies and 34 men. Top score of the day was Helen Powe with 40 points, to win the ladies division from Sue Hazell\u2019s 38 and Cathy Strachan\u2019s 35, with Chris Cunningham claiming the NTP. Best man was evergreen Tom Scarff with 39 from Rhys Millard and Denis Lacy, both with 37. Tom also got the NTP, with Eric Burchell scoring a great eagle on the 8th.<\/p>\n