By Casey O'Connor
Stanthorpe Sporters enjoyed a change of format on Sunday. The normal single stroke format replaced by a two person Ambrose played for the Maureen Bates Memorial golf day. Sponsored by Rex Bates, husband of the late Maureen Bates the event has been played for the past 14 years and is popular date on the golfing calendar. Not only does Rex sponsor the competition but also organises the raft prizes for the multi-draw raffle at the end of the day.
Winners of the competition, by a very small margin were team Waterworth, Matt and Nikki . Runners up were Matt Goddard and son Tim. Great to see the Goddard family back in Stanthorpe again to play in this special comepitition. Both teams managed 33 off the stick. Their allocated handicap making the difference with Tim Goddard playing off a handicap of two.
The first gong in the rundowns went to Matt and Andrew Burgess and the second to David St John and Gary Kirby.
Matt Burgess was closest to the pin at 12 and Nikki Waterworth held 17.
Rex Bates again ensured there were a host of prizes on off in the multi draw raffle and there were plenty of smiling face as people headed to their cars with their booty.
Sporters would like to thank the ladies who prepared the BBQ snacks at the end of the game, Len who kept everyone hydrated and last but not least all the players who participated in the event; especially those who travelled to play.
This Sunday it is back to normal for Sporters with a 7.30am tee off and as always there is an open invitation for everyone to join the Sunday morning crew.
