Finally, the weather allowed a big field to contest the monthly medals which were again sponsored by Henry’s Plant and Equipment Hire. Over the past Saturday’s, the competitions have been hampered by rain, wind and strong winds causing the closure of the course on some occasions. The July monthly medals had to be abandoned, but thankfully the postponed August medals could be played — all be it on a sodden cause.
The tough conditions did not deter a number of the up and coming youngsters in the Club to star, especially Riley Cameron (23) who has been a regular on the winning lists of late. He finished with 65 nett, a score that was six better than the next best. Cameron shot a round of 88 which was exceptional from a C grader especially with the lightning fast greens, tight lies around the greens and wet fairways. It will not belong before he will pushes his way into B grade. C grade was dominated by up and coming juniors with the runner up being Lachlan Drury (32) on 73 nett with the best scratch score going to Ben Achurch (32) on 94.
A grade winner was Dave Thompson (5) who plays more golf than most members during the week and it paid off for him when he shot a great round of 77 to give him a nett score of 72 nett featuring four birdies. His length off the tee is a distinct advantage especially when the course is playing as long as it is. Runner up was Anthony Oldfield (6) with a score of 73 nett on a countback. The best scratch score was again ‘Mr Consistency’ Justin Nelson (1) with 75.
B grade saw another countback with the winner being Brodie Carter (18) from runner up Carlos Garibotto (13) with both golfers carding scores of 71 nett. Best scratch score went to Jason Murray (13) with a score of 85.
The medals went to Thompson and Cameron while the B grade medal will be played for next medal day between Carter and Garibotto who had tied.
Vouchers went to Anthony Boza, Dave Muir, Lleyton Guest, Jo Banning, Blake Bender, Darren Hunter, Brett Scanlon, Rob Peachman, Harrison Bender and Damien Marjoram. Cut was 76 nett ocb.
Nearest to the pins were: 2nd Carol Burton (94cms); 4th Brendan Van Veen (328cms); 9th Mitch Luka (128cms); 13th Josh Howarth (180cms) and 18th Rod Bright (126cms).
The Short Course Championships will be the next Saturday event.
Sparks Finance Wednesday nine hole competition:
Winner on 25 points was Blake Goldspink.
Runner up was Ian Downey on 21 points and in third position was Ken Durie with 20 points.
Vouchers went to Scott Achurch, Juan Farmer, Chris Goodsell and Greg Guest. Cut was 16 points on a countback.
Nearest to the pin was Rob Peachman on the ninth (108cms).
Friday Central West Leak Detection nine hole event:
Winner on a countback was Michael Casey on 17 points.
Runner up was Dave Thompson also on 17 points while Wayne Morris was in third place with 16 points ocb.
Vouchers went to Jeff Geddes and Chris Keller.
Nearest to the pin was Lleyton Guest on the ninth (127cms).