Portarlington Golf Club – November 16, 2017

IT is very noticeable around the golf club that the warmer weather has at last started to arrive, especially in the late afternoon and early evening with the seasonal introduction of daylight saving. Some people take their dog for a walk along the foreshore, others take their golf clubs for a walk around the course at this beautiful time of the day. With green fees only half price after 4pm, the course becomes very well used as members and others decide to spend this special time of the day whacking a few golf balls around, or practicing those troublesome shots. It’s a great place to be!

Tuesday November 7, Men’s and Ladies’ Stableford
Cup day attracted a good field of 136 men and four ladies brave enough to step out into the usual men’s comp! 42 points won the day, and that was by Alan Grainger, who also took out D Grade from Len Elder’s 39. Lee McMurrich topped the A Graders with 39 from Matt Salter’s 38, Matt also taking home the ProPin. B Grade was won by Jim McGrath with 37 on a countback from John Cranston, and John Powe was best C Grader with 40 from Arthur McPhee’s 37. The NTPs were struck by Arthur Dimble, Rob Stiglbauer and Rex Johnson. Best lady was Helen Powe, making it a great family result with 39 points.

Wednesday November 8, Ladies’ Irish 4BBB Stableford
A field of 18 teams of four lined up for this fun format, with the winning team of Marg Mascoll, Jacky Rowe, Geraldine Collison and Jeanette Barclay scoring 102 points to just edge out Jill Barker, Pat Peacock, Joyce Vagg and Shauna Gray with 98 points. One point back in 3rd place were Marg Howell, Sandra Paddle, Marian Keskinen and Ann Watts. Nearest the Pins were Beth Peterson and Bev Assender, and the ProPins were scored by Jacky Rowe (0-25) and Christine Watson (26-45).

Saturday November 11: Men’s and Ladies’ Stableford
A spectacular day brought 155 men and 29 ladies out onto the course. With a top score of 43 points, Shane van Oosten won Trophy of the Day and B Grade from David Burke on 41. Best in A Grade was Stuart Anderson with 39 on a countback from Alan Sweeney, Ray Hazell took C Grade honours with 43 from Wayne “I can’t putt” Dixon’s 40, and Jim Wilson scored 42 to top the D Graders, with Bill Reid next on 38. The pinshots were scored by Mickey McNeill, Graeme Cusack and Stuart Anderson, with Ritchie Howell collecting the ProPin cash. Best of the ladies was Pat Peacock with 41 points, a point clear of Marian Keskinen, with Olivia Bowman 3rd on 38. The NTPs were played by Marilyn Mooney and Sue Watts, and Jenny Pearson collected the ProPin.

Coming Events
Saturday November 18: Men’s and Ladies’ Stableford
Tuesday November 21: Men’s Stableford
Wednesday November 22: Ladies’ Stroke – optional Stableford for 31-45 handicap.
Thursday November 23: Men’s and Ladies’ Stableford (11- and 18-hole comps)