One of the Lithgow Golf Club’s major events was held on Saturday which was a lead up to the following day’s Lithgow Open.
The championship is known as the “Grub and Munzo” trophy with the sponsors being Eves Lithgow along with a host of friends of the popular pair who passed away way to early.
One of the sponsors “Darky” Millar said: It was amazing to see so many players turn up in what was a very ordinary day.
“It just goes to show the esteem that the large field held for Munzo (Peter Newham) and Grub (Brian Whichelo).
“Thanks to all Munzo and Grubs’ friends and Eves Lithgow for sponsoring the championships and it is good to see that the day continues to honour two former golfers and good friends.”
The scores were extremely good considering the rain that blew in and out all day with a couple of holes almost unplayable due the water on the greens. The best scratch score was registered by Steve Hall (+2) with a brilliant round of 67 which included six birdies. His round was all the memorable as he played early in the morning when the rain was at its heaviest. Runner up was Damien Marjoram (+1) who was one of the major sponsors through Eves Lithgow and is a past winner of this event. Marjoram finished with a score of 69 off the stick. The best handicap score of the day went to Tony Oldfield (3) who teed off late in the day enjoying the best of the conditions. Oldfield finished with the excellent score of 65 nett which included six birdies and a double bogey. Runner up to Oldfield was Don Wolfenden with 70 nett.
Other scores in the scratch and handicap events were:
B grade: Josh Jones (11) took out the best scratch with a score of 83 with the runner up voucher going to Michael Bennett (12) with a 86. The handicap winner on 69 nett was Leah Earle (18) which was a popular win as Leah is the daughter of the late Brian Whichelo and plays out of the Bathurst Club. It has been a happy hunting ground for her as she was a winner last year also. Runner up was Paul Bailey (14) with a score of 73 nett.
C grade: The scratch winner was Graeme Osborne (19) with a score of 91 with the runner up voucher going to Deanna Goodsell (20) with 94. The handicap placegetters were two young players who are sure to carve their way down through their handicaps in the coming months. The winner was James Bennett (29) on 67 nett with Brown (27) runner up on 75 nett.
Vouchers went to Troy Luka, Darren Hunter, Brian Judge and Craig McManus. Cut was 72 nett on a countback.
Nearest to the pins were Anthony Oldfield, Justin McCann, Gary Wallace, Steve Hall and Dave Titcume.
Wednesday PFD Food Services nine hole competition:
Winner was Paul Bailey on 21 points counting out runner up Luke Bennett. Brandan Cheney was third on 18 points. Vouchers went to those with 18 points ocb.
Nearest to the pins were Craig Pugsley and Rick Cohen.
Friday Central West Leak Detection and Plumbing nine hole competition:
Winner was Kobe Hunter. Runner up was Jeff Geddes on 18 points ocb with Graeme Osborne this also on 18 points.
Vouchers went down to those with 17 points and better.
Nearest the pin was Michael Casey.