Stanthorpe Golfers enjoyed excellent playing conditions for their Saturday Stroke event which was also the second of three rounds played for the Pike Trophy.
Keith Jones made a welcome return to the fairways after health issues kept him out of the game for the last month. It was obvious that his game had not suffered as a result of the break. He returned nett69, the best score of the day, to win the men’s event. It certainly appears the layoff may have been quite beneficial. Matt Burgess was the runner up with nett71.
Fiona Kelly streeted the field in the Ladies event with a nett 70. A countback was necessary to determine the runner up with Neta Thouard and Nikki Waterworth next best with nett 78. In the run down it was Neta who got the nod while Nikki settled for the run down.
The Men’s pin shots at three went the way of Darryl Boekholt. Len Leigh did best at 12 and David Reeves held 17. Three pins were on offer for the ladies, and they were at three,12 and 17. Lisa Stuart held 12 and 17 and three went unclaimed.
Scott Constable collected the pro pins at 1/10 and 5/14 and Matt Burgess at 9/18. The Men’s run down went to nett 73 and Ladies’ to nett 80.
The day was kindly sponsored by club members, Stephen and Sandy Kay.
The final round of the Pike Trophy is scheduled for this Saturday. It is a stroke event sponsored by Mark McCosker. The Nuffield Cup is on offer for the single event.
A number of players have a chance to stake their claim for the Pike Trophy however recent history has shown that it is good to have the score on the board early and let others do the chasing.
Fiona Kelly and Christine Hood appear to be in a good position in the Ladies event however there is every chance last round results will come into play.
In the men’s division, around nine players have posted reasonably good scores and can use the last round to consolidate their position. With only the best two of the three rounds counting toward the end result, it looks like this could be an exciting finish.
On Sunday (27/3) the club’s mixed foursomes championships get underway 9.30am following the Sporters earlier tee off. Although there are plenty of names on the board for the event there is still space for anyone who is yet to nominate.
