The Sands Torquay – August 9, 2018

WEDNESDAY August 1 Stableford off the Blue Tees for the Men today; 62 golfers hit the course in fine conditions. In A Grade, it was Club Captain Alan Hartley [11] coming out on top with a great score of 36 points, with Joe Sdraulig [12] runner up with a score of 34 points. In B Grade it was a tight affair, ending in a countback. It was Murray Hunter [19] edging out Gavan Clark [15], with both competitors finishing their round on 40 points, an excellent score. Nearest to pins on the day went to Jeff Treloar (7th, 4.76m), and Joe Sdraulig (17th, 3.48m). The ball pool ran down the line to 33 points, and congratulations goes to John McKoy who managed to eagle the 1st.Thursday August 2 Par off the Red tees for the Ladies. Slightly windy day. Today’s winner was Andrea Harvey [37], who ended up with a fantastic score of +4, followed by runner up Noelene Bray [34] who finished on +2. The nearest to pins for the day went to Noelene Bray (5th) and Jan Swain (13th). The ball pool ran down the line to -4, and shout out to Jan Swain who managed to eagle the 12th. Saturday August 4 Stroke off the Blue tees for the Men today, in cloudy conditions. Although the weather looked threatening, the 102 golfers who entered the competition had no excuses today. In A Grade, it was Craig Corker [-1] coming out on top with a winning score of nett 70. Frank Kevric [5] was on his heels, and finished up on nett 71, enough for runner-up on the day. B Grade saw another close encounter, but Chris Fryar [17] managed to hold on, completing his round on a score of nett 71. Runner-up was Paul Binyon [11] who just missed out, closing his round out with a score of nett 72. In C Grade, Rod Hyett [27] was a clear winner on the day, ending on an excellent score of nett 70, and becoming the Medal winner for the month of August. Neil Trevena [26] came in second place, ending his round on nett 75. Nearest to pins on the day went to Allan Marsh (5th, 4.95m), Frank Kevric (7th, 0.90m), Ian O’Brien (13th, 2.70m) and Timothy Jarman (17th, 5.51m). The ball pool for the day ran down the line to nett 76. It was Stableford off the Red tees for the Ladies today. Angela Stephens [25] won on countback over Gaile Kruger [23], with both golfers finishing up with a great score of 35 points. Nearest to pin on the day went to Mandee Trevena (17th, 4.18m), and the ball pool ran down the line to 30 points. Sunday August 5 Stableford off the White tees for Men and Gold tees for Ladies in today’s Medley. The sun was shining, but the high wind speed made for cooler, more difficult conditions. The winner for today was Terry Leson [14], who closed out their round on 36 points. Runner up was Calem Hoffman [2], who ended up with 34 points. The ball pool for the day ran down the line to 29 points.

PRO SHOP NEWS Ladies fashion afternoon on Thursday August 9 at 2pm in the members lounge. All welcome, come and have a glass of bubbles on us and try on the latest golf fashion! Buy any polo top, shorts or pants in store and receive the second item half price. Members ball account may be used.

Coming events
Thursday August 9 – Stableford (Red)
Saturday August 11 – Stableford (Blue & Red)
Sunday August 12 – Par (Medley)