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The Sands Torquay – October 18, 2018

October 18, 2018 BY

WEDNESDAY October 10
Stableford off the White Tees for the Men today. Overcast morning, but quite a nice afternoon for golf. In an extremely tight competition, it was last group golfer Bill Fawkes [19] with a clutch score of 38 points to take out the win. Jim Demetrious [8] was the unlucky golfer who was knocked off the throne, finishing up on 37 points.

Thursday October 11
Stableford off the Red Tees for the Ladies today. Mandee Trevena [44] was the winner for the day, finishing on 36 points. The ball pool for the day ran down the line to 30 points, while Merlene Whitnall (5th hole) and Noelene Bray (13th hole) were nearest to the pins.

Saturday October 13
Stableford off the Blue Tees for the Men and Red Tees for the Ladies. Warm day today with the high winds making it difficult. More than 100 golfers hit the course which lead to a three-grade competition. In A Grade, it was Peter Cox {10] adapting best to the conditions, finishing his round on 38 points. Runner up was Paul Thompson [7], who finished two points behind on 36. B Grade saw Pieter Egberts [19] close out his round on 35 points, which was enough to take home the chocolates. Ian Rice [19] was close behind on 34 points making him runner up on the day. In a tightly contested C Grade, Neil Phillips [23] won on a c/b over Ray Chappell [30] with both competitors finishing their round on 41 points, an incredible effort.

In the Ladies competition, Karen Lombardi [25] took out the competition with a score of 32 points.

Sunday October 14
Stableford off the White and Gold Tees for the medley, while it was the first round of the Black Tee Series for the Men as well. The sun was shining, but that wind was horrendous again. In the medley, it was Indo Norvelis [17] battling the conditions the best, with a score of 39 points, followed by runner-up Brad Evans [19] on 36 points. The ball pool ran down the line to 33 points. Congratulations to Rod Brooker and to , who managed to eagle the 16th with hurricane-like winds blowing into his face! Chris Baker also managed the wind for Eagle on the 9th

In the Black Tee Series, it was Paul Binyon (10) coming out on top in Round 1, finishing on 32 points on c/b over Andrew McCauley [18]) also on 32 points, while third place went to Simon Campbell [8] who closed out his round on 29 points. The ball pool for the day ran down the line to 26 points. Special mention for Simon Campbell for Eagle on the 16th and to Chris Baker for Eagle on the 9th.

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.

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