Weekend of golfing excellence at Millicent

In perfect weather, the Millicent Golf Club hosted an Open weekend of Golf at the end of last month, the golf course immaculately presented.

The weekend was preceded by the Women’s Open Day on Friday, August 25 – played in the format of Pinehurst Foursomes. Sixty-four men took to the field on Saturday playing a 2 Ball Ambrose.

After the completion of the round there was a three way tie for the stroke event, Ben Gordon and Andrew Ferguson, Stephen Coote and James Norcock and Harry Coote and Angus Norcock, all with 67 off the stick. After two play off holes, Andrew Ferguson and Ben Gordon finished third.

It was then the Coote/Norcock fathers versus their sons, Harry and Angus respectively. After another two playoff holes, the fathers, Stephen and James prevailed over the sons, after James sunk a long birdie putt. Stroke winners were – Stephen Coote and James Norcock, 67, from Harry Coote and Angus Norcock, with Andrew Ferguson and Ben Gordon coming in third place. Nett Winners were – Anthony Driessen and Philip Hunter with nett 62.5, runners up were Andrew Ferguson and Ben Gordon nett 63, third place was Spike and Matt Warren nett 64.

On Sunday there were 71 in the field playing a Stroke Round for the Arch Sunderland Memorial Trophy and in conjunction with Golf SE Champion of Champions. It was a fantastic weekend, thanks to Stephen Coote for his tremendous organization with sponsorship, nominations and catering, and also to Captain Ben Young for his assistance.

RESULTS

A Grade – Stroke Winner – Jack Buchanan (Glenelg Golf Club) 69 off the stick, Runner up was Jake Laubsch (Mount Gambier) 76 off the stick.

A Grade – Nett Winner – Darren Bilney (Mount Gambier) nett 72, Runner up was Andrew Stark (Mount Gambier) nett 73.

B Grade – Stroke Winner – Milan Hodak (Kingston) 83 off the stick, Runner up was Ben Gordon (Millicent) 84 off the stick.

B Grade – Nett Winner – Angus Norcock (Naracoorte) nett 73 on a countback from Spike Warren (Millicent) nett 73.

C Grade – Stroke Winner – Evan Pitt (Lucindale) 91 off the stick on a countback from his Lucindale team mate, Kevin Baker, also 91 off the stick.

C Grade – Nett Winner – Paul Bosco (Millicent) nett 72, Runner up was Stephen Kuhl (Millicent) nett 74.

The Arch Sunderland Memorial Trophy for the best nett score of the day was won by Milan Hodak from Kingston with a nett 69.

Nearest to Pins:
3rd Adam Walker – Beachport; 5th Zac Shanks – Mount Gambier; 13th Matt Warren – Millicent; 17th – Hayden Cook – Millicent