SUNDAY saw our pennant team in action at Woodend GC in the final versus Marysville. Although going down 2-3 it was a fantastic effort from Captain Brendan Chenhall and his team to make it to the final. Next year boys!! Also on Sunday the club hosted about 15 Mornington GC members who joined our members in a wonderful social golf day at Royal Yea.
WEDNESDAY by Phil armstrong. Cool & overcast conditions didn’t deter the 16 Members and guests who competed in Yea Golf Clubs mid week Mens event on Wednesday. Competition in a 22 Pairs /Stableford event provided some excellent scores
Greg Millard (13) from Alexandra GC teamed up with YGC secretary John Renehan (50) to record an outstanding score of 338 points, claiming first prize.
Last weeks birthday boy Rob O’Halloran (20) playing with Greg Clements (17) after a long layoff proved a strong team to register 336 points and claim second place. Martin Lowe (18) fresh from a well deserved break & Mick Sheather (22) were unlucky to finish third with a great score of 327.
Rob O’Halloran posted the best individual score of 38 points. New member Gavin Houldcroft showed off his talents , taking out NTP on the 2nd Hole.
Teamed up with Phil Armstrong, Gavin made it a double in his first event at Yea taking home the coveted Club Award.
THURSDAY
FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL WRAP by Phil Armstrong
Around 40 Members & Guests gathered for our May Social Gathering. 11 golfers competed in the putting comp with Alan & Jan the best.
After a spicy & delightful Indian offering prepared by guest chef Tophat Turban, the gathering were entertained with Team Charades.
Team Sam’s Sledgehammers took out a narrow victory over Team Barb’s Beauties to claim first prize – a Kit-Kat each.
Judy Harwood was over the moon to win the Yea Meats – Meat Tray Raffle.
The most notable thing during the evening was the amount of conversation & not a phone in sight until Mick Barman checked the footy scores late in the evening much to his lament.
SATURDAY by Phil Armstrong. Despite the lack of early morning sunshine and the threat of lingering fog, 33 Members and guests lined up to contest a Stableford event at ‘Royal’ Yea Golf Club on Saturday.
The men were competing in the first of 2 rounds in the NJ Murray Trophy. John Tanner (26) came out on top with an excellent round of 38 points. Tony Rule (17) and Bob Glenister (10)both finished with 36 points, but Tony took out second place on countback. Zach Pell (19) with 35 points collected fourth place. Mick Spagnolo took out NTP on the 11th Hole and Brad Clements received the Club Award.
In the Ladies event Sharon Grogan (24) showed a welcome return to form, also posting 38 points with an excellent round. Meryl Connell (22) claimed second place on countback from Judi Newman (37) after both registered 35 points. Vicki Clements claimed NTP on the 11th Hole.
Another big week at the Golf Club that included visitors from Mornington GC and the annual Yea Ladies Bowl plus the great Social Gathering on Friday evening.