GOLF REPORT
Despite scattered showers on Friday and cool windy conditions on offer, 30 avid golfers fronted up to compete in the Stableford events at Royal Yea Golf Club on Saturday.
The men competed in the first of 2 rounds in the Prideaux Cup. Fresh from his recent refresh in Fiji, Martin Lowe (19) was a run away winner in the Mens event with 41 points. Bill Dredge (25) backed up his recent run of great form to record 38 points and claim second place. Zach Pell (18) made the most of his early start to record 36 points, which was just enough to claim third place on countback from Michael Spagnolo (7) who also scored 36 points.
Carolyn Webber (45) first up after her Broome/Kimberley’s holiday, showed great form to post 36 points in the Ladies event. Ever consistent Cindy Armstrong (25) with 31 points claimed second place.
On Wednesday the Men contested a 4 Stick Stableford event. Rob O’Halloran (20) displayed all his versatility to score 37 points and claim victory. Phil Armstrong (19) had to settle with second on countback after posting the same score. Rob Gill (30) and Mick Sheather (22) had solid rounds of 36 points.
The Ladies competed for the coveted Margret Samblee Brooch and Christine Simmons (24) was a comfortable winner with 39 points. Di Holdsworth (28) next best with 35 and Sharon Grogan (24) finished third with 34 points.
Knockout Winners this Week
P Armstrong d S Wright
J Aurisch d B Priestly
J Phillips d T Connell
M Lowe d A Bohn
B Chenhall d W Rowe
J Moss d G Walsh