The cloudless winters morning belied what competitors in this years Fred Howe Cup faced from the clubhouse. With a depleted field for the running of this years cup, only the hardened fronted, and a determined group of Ivanhoe members took on the cold, damp, sodden course. These players endured fast, bumpy greens, and many lost balls on the fairways!
The best to manage the conditions was David Rees(36), who was able to shoot par of a very respectable handicap. Equal second heading into the second round both shooting a handy 35pts, Rodger Clarke, and Trevor jackson.
The top three hold a plesent lead, 3pts clear of Richard Hall(32). Should turn into a tight finish, with many golfers in the hunt for the double points.
A couple noteworthy tid-bits passed on: Kazim Akdag took on 17 with his driver, hitting the green. Putting truly, Kazim achieved his first Eagle! Well done Kazim, sure there are many more to come. While his playing partner Stefan Belevski(16) demonstrated just how a seven handicapper can have off day. We’ve all been there Stef.
The second round of the Fred Howe Cup can be won by many this Saturday, but for our President, he is lost for good. Yes. That time has arisen. Andrew, and his lovely wife to be Caroline are to be married this Saturday. On behalf of everyone, congratulations, enjoy, and stop smiling so much! All the best mate, we know this one didn’t get away!
Groupings for Fred Howe second Rd: first group Tony Mifsud, Targe Mifsud, Ed Kloprogge
second group Bill Eastoe, Gordon Hill, Stefan Belevski, Emilio Bassi
third group Mike Mann, Kazim Akdag, Ken Grist, Richard Hall
fourth group David Rees, Trevor Jackson, Rodger Clarke.