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The Sands Torquay – May 31, 2018

May 30, 2018 BY

WEDNESDAY, May 23 – The Wednesday men sought a social/golf balance with a “Gentsomes” followed by lunch, which most stayed around for. Team Swain/Jensen/Lahiff/Chalmers scored 104 points to win comfortably from a lot of teams in the “mid” 90’s. In a format that takes the best two Stableford scores per hole, the winners were close to a 3pt average.

Thursday, May 24, Ladies Stableford’ (gold) – Ladies had a small but talented field out there. Conditions were overcast and very cool. The ladies were off the shorter gold tees for today’s Stableford event. Great to see Eva Chappell return to the winners circle with a solid 42pts on a count back from inform player Norma Shultz. NTPs went to Noelene Bray on 7 and Lynne Hyett on 17.

Saturday, May 26, Men’s 4BBB Stableford – The weather turned it on today for the 100+ golfers contending in the Men’s 4BBB Stableford competition, no excuses today! In a tightly contested afternoon, it was Stephen Sutcliffe & Bill Fawkes blitzing the field with a score of 47 points. After that, however, the field was bunched up. Chris Bell & Tim Hester came in second spot on c/b with 44 points, followed by Chris Nunan & Alan Henderson on the same score. The ball pool for the day ran down to 41 points. NTP for the day went to Dean Smith on the 5th (4.12m) and 7th (0.53m), Luke Muller on the 13th (0.81m) and Bob Brackin on the 17th (1.59m).

Ladies 4BBB Stableford – Overall winners for the Ladies 4BBB Stableford competition was Judy Hodgkins & Karen Lombardi with a great score of 42 points. The ball pool for the day ran down to 38 points, and the NTP on the 5th hole went to Susan Barrett (8.00m).

Sunday, May 27, Stableford Medley – The weather continued on from yesterday, with the sun shining and minimal wind. Perfect conditions. Today it was Simon Haebich (12) coming out on top with a score of 41 points. Runner up for the day was Riley Siketa (+1) with a great score of 40 points including an eagle on the Par 5, Hole 16! The ball pool ran down to 34 points.

Coming events
Wednesday 30th – Stableford (Novelty Tee Set up)
Thursday 24th – Ladies 3 person Ambrose (gold)
Saturday 2nd – Stroke Medal / Ladies Challenge Stableford
Sunday 3rd – Stableford (White Tee)

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