Rain interfered with the replay of the John Bylicki/Go Vita sponsored Stableford event. Aside from the golfing event, the day included a visit from Warwick golf pro, Sam Eaves, who had his mobile shop ready and open for business. Eaves also held a putting and chipping coaching clinic for local players. John Bylicki kindly donated a sample bag to all players, and they were greatly appreciated.
The players who attended the clinic gained some useful tips from Sam and I hear some showed more promise than others. There were those who picked up the techniques quickly while some looked as though they are going to require a bit more time and practice. (Sounds like golf in general). No doubt we will be seeing some excellent chipping and putting in the near future.
Play in the competition began positively with the forecast of possible showers. Unfortunately, the predicted showers arrived and quickly turned into steady and then heavy rain. Players soldiered on for some time but eventually were forced off the course. Many at the time showing a strong resemblance to drowned rats.
As a result, another date in the near future will be ear marked for the re-replay of the John Bylicki-Go Vita event mark three. Hopefully it is a more suitable day weatherwise. The club is very appreciative of the work done by John Bylicki in arranging and then re-arranging the day, getting Sam on board to conduct his clinic and for the sample bags provided for the players on the day.
Now if anyone knows of a golf club in need of a bit of rain – send them John Bylicki’s details and if he promises a sponsored golf day they can almost guarantee the rain will come.
This Saturday golfers will be vying for the May round of the Monthly Medal and putting comepitition. It is also the first of four rounds of the club’s championships which will be played over the next two weekends.
The first round on Saturday will be sponsored by club members Mark and Racheal Hendry and the order of play will be via the time sheet. Players are reminded that this week tee off reverts to the wintertime slot of 11am. The remaining three rounds of the Championships will be played with a seeded draw for the final rounds.
Round two on Sunday will be sponsored by club members Lisa and David Stuart. Play gets underway at the earlier time of 9.30am following the Sporters event.
The draw for Sunday time slots will be done following completion of play on Saturday afternoon. Players are asked to wait until the draw is finalised before they leave so they are aware of what time they are required on Sunday morning.
The men’s championship is played in three divisions and includes a Junior and Veterans event.
The Ladies’ championships is normally played over two divisions.
Any player unable to play the entire four rounds will still be eligible to play in individual events each day as there will be a separate competition on these days.
Best of luck to everyone playing the Championships.
