After a week of no golf due to the wet conditions it was good to see our competitions return this past week. Saturday’s Monthly Medal at Royal Yea Golf Club attracted just 11 players, while Wednesday’s smaller field contested a Stroke and Putting event. On Wednesday, Bob Glenister (10) continued his good form to win with an … Read more
Saturday was the coldest day for golf at Royal Yea Golf Club this year, with 22 hearty players contesting a two-person Ambrose event. Many were rugged up in beanies and double gloves as they braved the conditions. Despite the heavy ground, the course was in pretty good shape, reflecting the excellent work of our volunteers. Winners on … Read more
Saturday saw the wettest conditions on the course this year. With preferred lies and relief from casual water, play was achievable for the twenty blokes contesting a 4BBB event and the Club Award. Winners of the day with an excellent 42 points were Jeff Aurisch (23) and Jim Redmond (24), finishing one point ahead of … Read more
Twenty-three men contested the June Monthly Medal at Yea Golf Club and it proved to be a day to remember for Andrew Bohn. Playing outstanding golf, Bohn returned a superb round of 74 off the stick for a nett 68 to claim the Monthly Medal by three shots. To cap off a remarkable performance, Bohn … Read more
Yea Golf Club Report Saturday saw preferred lies in operation due to the recent rain, with 25 men contesting the second and final round of the Prideaux Cup at Royal Yea Golf Club. Although conditions were overcast, the rain stayed away and players enjoyed a pleasant day on the course. Continuing his winning form from … Read more
Saturday at Yea saw two Stableford competitions played in favourable conditions, with all players finishing before late rain swept through the course. The overcast skies were occasionally broken by patches of sunshine, making for an enjoyable day of golf. In the men’s competition, Greg Clements (17) delivered an outstanding performance to win with 41 points. … Read more
Well winter has arrived with conditions on the course proving much harder. The cold and recent rain affected all golfers with scores difficult to attain. Best of the 16 men who played was Peter Johnston(15) with 33 points, from Phil Armstrong(18) with 32. Third was Michael Spagnolo(9)with 31 on CB from Brian Simmons(12) fourth. Rick … Read more
Final Round – Saturday A field of 28 men contested the final round of the NJ Murray in excellent conditions, with the course presented in wonderful order. Young gun Oakley Ness (18) produced a superb round to win the day with 42 points. Rob O’Halloran (21) finished second with 35 points on countback from Peter … Read more
Yea Golf Club had a different look this week, with the men travelling to Club Mandalay on Wednesday while the ladies hosted a Ladies Bowl at Yea on Thursday. Wednesday saw 19 men tackle the challenges of Mandalay with its fairway and greenside bunkers, very fast and expansive greens. The weather was mild during the day although the … Read more
Men’s Golf Report By Alan Pell Wednesday saw 18 men play a Stableford event in beautiful autumn conditions, with Vice-Captain Phil Armstrong (19)continuing his strong form to win with an excellent 39 points. Second place went to birthday boy Robert O’Halloran (21) with 36 points. Rob celebrated his 80th birthday on Wednesday and continues to play highly competitive golf, giving … Read more