GARFIELD GOLF
There was rain and dampness around during the week but the weather was perfect for golf on the weekend with a field of 114 lining up on Saturday for a game of single stableford.
Best in for the day with the A Grade win was Dean Shannon with a healthy round of 40 points, defeating John Blair by two points.
Scott Hathaway, a new name to the club, was next best with the C Grade winning score of 39 points, three points clear of Stevie Dolan in second place.
Best in for the B Grade event was Robert Murphy with a handicap round of 36 points.
A final score of 32 points or better, back to a count back, was required to finish in the money.
Just seven players for the day were able to play to, or better their handicap.
Another good field of 85 players turned out on Thursday under cold damp conditions.
Don Towan came up trumps with a C Grade winning score of 39 points, on a count back from Tony Penney.
Graeme Pretty, a golfer in good nick, was the A Grade winner with a round of 38 points, one point to the better of Chris Naughton.
Terry McLaughlin broke a run of outs to get the B Grade win with a countback-winning score of 37 points over John Scale.
A final score of 33 points back to a count back was required to finish in the money.
A total of 13 players were able to play to their handicaps or better.
Tony Mafodda scored two birdies on the par threes.
On Monday a field of 66 turned out with Steve O’Loughlin getting the B Grade win with a final score of 38 points.
Darren Grayson did best for the A Graders with a nice round of 38 points by a count back from Steve Humphrys.
The West Gippsland Veteran’s Tour recommences next Monday at Moe, so those that wish to attend entries are required no later than Thursday September 7.
If you haven’t ordered a cart, it is now too late to do so.
The State Championships are to be played at Warragul on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 October.
If any of our Garfield members are planning to play, I would suggest that you try to book a cart early if that is required.
Info sheets are on display in the men’s washroom.
Please don’t remove them, kindly ask the club to print one off.
Speaking of veterans, Garfield is hosting its annual Over 55 Three-Person Ambrose Event on 18 September at a cost of $120 per team which includes a two-course lunch.
Entry forms are at the club.
Next Saturday is the September Monthly Medal.
Results
• Sunday/Single Stableford/Field of 21
Winner: Peter McNeish (4) 36, second Shaun Hegarty (20) 35, third Rob Coates (15) 34 C/B.
Down the lines: To all those with scores of 32 points or better back to a count back (3).
Nearest the pins went to 8th Rob Coates, 9th Harry Matthews, 11th Matt Hogan, 14th Clint Williams and 16th Keith Edwards.
• Monday/Single Stableford/Field of 66
A Grade: Darren Grayson (10) 38 C/B, second Steve Humphrys (17) 38.
B Grade: Steve O’Loughlin (27) 39, second Bob Edwards (18) 37 C/B.
Down the lines: To all those with scores of 34 points or better back to a count back (12).
• Tuesday/Single Stableford/Field of 12
Winner: Kay Jones (31) 37, second Deanna Hargreaves (38) 33 C/B.
Nearest the pins went to 4th, 8th and 16th Karli Van Der Horst, 11th Debbie Huyskens.
• Thursday/Single Stableford/Field of 85
A Grade: Graeme Pretty (12) 38, second Chris Naughton (12) 37, third Peter Korteman (9) 36 C/B.
B Grade: Terry McLaughlin (18) 37 C/B, second John Scale (15) 37 C/B, third Tony Mafodda (19) 37.
C Grade: Don Towan (21) 39 C/B, second Tony Penney (22) 39, third Kel Trickey (25) 38.
Down the lines: To all those with scores of 33 points or better back to a count back (15).
Nearest the pins went to 4th Peter Scott, 8th Stephen Murray, 9th Tony Mafodda, 11 Chris Naughton, 14th Darren Grayson, 16th Brian Webster.
• Saturday/Single Stableford/Field of 114
A Grade: Dean Shannon (13) 40, second John Blair (14) 38, third Bob Calderara (13) 37.
B Grade: Robert Murphy (20) 36, second Grant McKay (15) 35 C/B, third David Werner (15) 35 C/B.
C Grade: Scott Hathaway (31) 39, second Steve Dolan (36) 36 C/B, third Ron Zomer (33) 36.
Down the lines: To all those with scores of 31 points or better back to a count back (27).
Nearest the pins went to 4th Tym Davey, 8th Greg Wasmund, 9th Stephen Barrett, 11th David Werner, 14th Bob Calderara, 16th Chris Thorn.
Second Shot: A Grade: Dean Shannon. B Grade: John Curtin. C Grade: Pat McDonagh.
• Saturday/Ladies/Single Stableford
Winner: Amanda Mclure (16) 32.
Nearest the pins went to 4th and 11th Karli Van Der Horst, 8th Tina Cowie, 9th Amanda McLure, 14th Bernie Clark.
-Terry Webster-
