A major played.. A trophy won..
We are a blessed group at Victoria’s number one public course. Consecutive Saturdays of perfect golfing weather, for this memorial trophy. When rain is dominant, the sun always shines on the chosen.
Was an extremely interesting second round, with double championship points up for the taking.
Two members managed to hand in cards of 40 stableford point on the second Saturday, scrambling their way into points after the first round. With middle of the run returns first round, Chris Priems, and Emillio Bassi forced their way up the leaderboard joining Gordon Hill(35). All were rewarded third position, giving them 6 championship points each. Well played Gents the practice is paying off. Steven O’Sullivan(32), and Mo Sabih(33) first round scores providing the base to collect the remaing points(*2).
Our winner today Oliver Gross continues on his impressive form, and those defying statistics(matchplay over Harry). Oliver’s 41 stableford point was enough to secure the trophy by 2 points, But. It was the back nine that really set up this result for him. Oliver,s first 6 back nine scores reads: birdie, birdie, par, bogey, birdie, par!! Incredible golf, watch out Andrew. This win now takes Oliver to the top of both championship tables.
Credit has to be given to that unfortunate halfway leading gopher Stefan Belevski, who succumbed in the pressure to maintain his first round advantage. Saturdays round of 36 was enough to hold on for second, congratulations Stefan. It is consistency that wins Majors, and I’m sure this young gopher will be in contention for the remaining events, and challenge the club championship.
Question: how do you have 76 net with a front 45? Answer: obviously play very good golf!!! Well done Andrew Petricola for an amazing 31 back nine(hope the new handicap of 4 helps).
Hats off to our chefs for this Majors BBQ, not only is bad golf in your repertoire. I’m sure most enjoyed devouring a well deserved burger or snag . others.. well.. they just inhaled them!
In remembrance for why we were all brought together in such a way, glasses were raised to remember a good mate.Hope our performances were worth watching. Thanks for looking after us ledge.
Ball hole winner was Harry Boughen, while the cash JACKPOTTED!!
Lastly another reminder that first round matchplay games must be played before the 14th of May, so grab your partner and dossie dosse.
Results for Saturday, 26 March 2011
1st Oliver Gross(77) 2nd Stefan Belevski(75) 3rd Emilio Bassi(71) 3rd Gordon Hill(71) 3rd Chris Priems(71) 4th Stephen O’Sullivan(70) 5th Mo Sabih(68)