Stanthorpe golfers played a single stroke event on Saturday for the July Monthly Medal. Players also played for the Dale Mullins memorial trophy.
Club member, Michael O’Brien sponsored the Medal event while Michael Thompson once again sponsored the Dale Mullins trophy.
The winners of the Dale Mullins memorial trophy were Dave Burgess in the men’s division and the ladies division was Hannah Reeves. The men’s division was decided by countback after Burgess tied with Scott Constable on 80.
Hannah Reeves who joined her father, Rob and grandfather Keith Allen for a round of golf had an excellent win showing she has not forgotten much about her home course. Her score of 74 was one over par for the ladies card.
The winner of the men’s medal winner was Brad Silver. It was Silver’s first competition win since joining the club. He finished the round with nett 69, three clear of the field. Barry Hughes secured the runner’s up position but not before a countback with Max Hunter after they each returned nett 72.
Another countback was required before Margie Locke was named the winner of the ladies medal. Locke and Mei Bell both finished their round n nett 79. Mei settling for the runner’s up position.
Putting honours went to the day’s sponsor, Michael O’Brien. He needed only 22 putts for the round. Lyn Ludlow had the best putting results in the ladies competition, 29 putts for her round.
Hannah Reeves did well in the minor events, winning two of the ladies pin shots at 12 and 17. She also beat the field at the pro-pins at 1/10 and 5/14.
Mark Hendry kept his hold on the remaining pro-pin a 9/18.
Featuring in the run down were Max Hunter, Mick O’Brien, Angelo Maugeri and Lisa Stuart.
This Saturday golfers will play an individual stroke event sponsored by the club’s greenkeeper Bill Pyne who might just have something special in mind for players. Tee off is from 11.30am and there is a time sheet is on the board at the club.
