Warwick Greenkeeper Shane McDonnell enjoyed his first win in the Warwick Second Division Monthly Medal competition.
McDonnell played a great round shooting nett 64 on a difficult course and survived a countback from second division runner up Craig Burgess.
It was a day when despite the tough conditions scores were surprisingly good.
Shane and his team have the course looking in magnificent condition and no doubt the win gave him a great deal of satisfaction. Well done on the win and the job you are doing on the course.
Geoff Hinze won the division “A” medal with a score of nett 69. A countback was also needed in this division when Ross Bell (obviously showing the benefits of a recent holiday) also returned the same score.
Cameron Watt scored a nett 65 and Sam Eaves shot a nett 66 (a fantastic 63 off the stick) thanks to some brilliant short iron play with his new wedges. Kel Lucas and Peter Hynes both had 68 while Clayton Frank recorded a 69, Dave Duroux and Wayne Walters 70 and Rhys Farrell rounded out the ball run down with a 71 two over off the stick.
Clayton Frank won the pro pin on the 13th and collected five balls while Wayne Rhea picked up fourballs, Geoff Hinze three, Shaun Campbell two and Shane McDonnell the final ball.
The ever consistent Michael Hoskin seems to be getting a handle on his new clubs and won the pin at the fifth pin. Clayton Frank won the seventh, Mitch McLennan the ninth, Clive Pulley the 11th and Ted King the 16th.
In all there was an outstanding field on course for the event which was once again sponsored by John Dee Meats. The field included a group of players from Borneo Barracks who reportedly loved the course and vowed to be back.
This we Saturday the club has scheduled a Stableford event. I am sure everyone will have one eye on the weather for the remainder of the week after the deluge early in the week.
A reminder to members that nominations for the upcoming Match Play Championships close next Saturday. Nominations are on the board at the club for those late nominations
