By Casey O'Connor
Most areas on the Southern Downs went from heat wave to torrential rain and then to “hello, here comes winter” in the past week giving new meaning to “variable conditions”.
On Saturday Warwick golfers were faced both windy and chilly conditions. To their credit the scores were still very good.
The least affected in the field was Captain Brendan Landrigan who shot a 68 nett to win the John Dee Monthly Medal.
The runner up in Division A was Shane Scotney with a nett 70. Wayne Rhea also returned a nett 70 to win the B Division just ahead of Chase Longney who finished his round with a nett 71.
Featuring in the ball rundown with scores of 71 were Peter Hynes and Elvis Gushumbe. Scores of 72 earned Ross Bell and that good golfer Eamon Cockram a mention.
A 73 for Shaun Campbell, Grant Lambley and Ross Heatherington ensured they joined those collecting a ball.
Greg Wallace was the big winner at the Pro Pin on 13 – collecting six balls. Brendan Landrigan and Clayton Frank each won four balls, Ray Dudley three and Andrew Collins picked up two balls.
Collins was also on song at the fifth claiming the NTP.
Josh Hynes had success at the seventh and Ron Simon the ninth. At the 11th it was Shane Scotney while Eddie Kemp reeled in a winner with a good shot at the 16th.
After last week’s weather, members planning to play the Single Stableford sponsored by Danny Lyons Sports Store on Saturday or the two ball Ambrose on Sunday will have their eyes on this Saturday’s forecast. I understand it will be back to the summer wardrobe however golfers may need to carry a ‘brolly’ – just in case.
A reminder that the following weekend is the Secretary’s Pen Honour Board event on Saturday. A single stroke event.
The Lane Cup, the only mixed match play event of the year is scheduled for Sunday 27th. The top eight pairs qualify for the match play component. Time to sort out a playing partner if you have not already.
