THE SANDS TORQUAY – November 29, 2018

WEDNESDAY November 21
Stroke off the White Tees for the Men today. Fifty-five golfers hit the course in nice, sunny conditions. It was Brian Roberts [30] who finished up as today’s winner, finishing on an excellent score of Nett 65. Kevin Donchi [18] was runner up, finishing three shots behind on Nett 68. The ball pool ran down the line to Nett 72, with Scott Rixon showing the rest of the competition how to play the Par 3’s, taking home both of the nearest to pins (5th hole, 1.49m and 13th hole, 1.08m).

Thursday November 22
Par off the Red Tees for the Ladies in today’s competition. Susan Browne [17] was the outright winner on +1, while the ball pool ran down the line to -1. The nearest to pins on the day went to Jan Swain (5th hole) and Dot Tattersall (13th hole).

Saturday November 24
4BBB Stableford off the Blue Tees for the Men today. One hundred golfers (50 teams) battled the miserable conditions that were served up to them and bravely hit the course. Shane McGrath and Ro Currie cleaned up the competition today with 45 points one clear of the field. Kevin Donchi and Leighton Bullock came in second place with 44 points on a five way count back. The ball pool went down to 42 on a countback. NTP for the day went to Phil Eltringham, Michael McAllum, Damian Chester and Angus McKoy. Marj Bayard and Faye Hay won the ladies competition with 49 points.

Sunday November 25
Great day for golf with low wind throughout the day, today’s winner was Trevor Wilson (27) on 41 points.

PRO SHOP NEWS
Buy any polo top, shorts or pants and get the second item half price. New Footjoy shoes in store! New Ladies Sporte Leisure spring/summer clothing coming soon! Ball account can be used.

Coming events
Thursday November 29 – Pinehurst (Red)
Friday November 30 – Twilight Front 9, from2pm
Saturday December 1 – Men’s Medal – Stroke
(Blue), Ladies Medal – Stroke (Red)
Sunday December 2 – Stableford Medley
(White and Gold)