By Casey O'Connor
The golfing Gods smiled on the members of the Stanthorpe Golf Club who played an individual stableford last Saturday in perfect Spring conditions.
Matt Waterworth had a great round returning a gross score of 71, one under the course par had a very good round in which he returned a gross score of 71, one under course par, to give him a winning score in the men’s section of 39 points.
His round included four birdies and it is good to see Matt back in the form we know he is capable of.
Not too far off the pace was runner up Lyle Bryant with a score of 37 points.
Bryant has been practising diligently on web sites to improve his game.
He may just have found one that works for him.
In the Ladies event, Helen Jones had another good round recording a winning score of 32 points.
Following a countback Lisa Stuart edged out Lyn Ludlow to claim the runner’s up position after both ladies returned 31 points.
Lyn Ludlow settling for a position in the run down.
David Reeves was another who had a fair day out.
He collected the pin shot at three, the pro-pin at 1/10 and a ball in the run down.
Barry Hughes collected the pin at 12, a birdie included, and Matt Waterworth held the pin at 17.
The remaining pro-pins went the way of Ian Harvey at 5/14 and Scott Constable at 9/18.
Lisa Stuart held the ladies pin shot at 12 and Helen Jones at 17.
The Birdies nest at 13 was shared by Scott Constable and Mick O’Brien.
Others featuring in the run down included Ivan Juriss (36), Jacob Steele (35) and David Reeves (34) in the men’s division and Marie Cook in the ladies division.
The ladies have been playing match play events of late and two matches were decided during the day’s play.
Nikki Waterworth and Lorraine Evans had to go to the 19th hole before Nikki was successful, one up over Lorraine.
In the other match, Linda Kelly had a win in her game against Lyn Ludlow.
The Club and players appreciate the sponsorship of Marie Cook (men’s event) and Mandy Benussi and Lyn Ludlow (ladies’ event) Saturday.
The foursomes championships for both men and ladies will be played this Sunday, 27 holes of alternate shots.
Play begins at 9am after Sporters have hit off.
Players who have already arranged a partner are requested to enter names on the time sheet.
Players who have not arranged a partner but are interested in playing should write their names on the time sheet, hopefully others might join them.
Next Saturday is an individual stroke event and is sponsored by the Newley family.
The time sheet is also on display at the club.
Tee off from the usual time of 11am.
