The Spring Cup has always heralded two main points of discussion: comments on the NRL Grandfinal, and of course, why the hell would anyone choose to play consecutive rounds of PAR!!! Thanks Fred, who must be laughing at the lot of us. congratulations for last week have to be given to the superior team on the day, who almost begrudgingly deserve this years cup. Well played Manly Sea Eagles, and Mike Mann.
The first round of the Spring Cup was played in true namesakes fashion, with all enjoying conditions, and the magnificently presented course. With two rounds of par constituting the Fred Kitson, a strong start would be required on day one of this years tournament. After a blistering front nine of +6! Brendon Mitchell(78) succumbed to those big match nerves, letting it all go on the back. While Damian Lee(72) proved sure, and steady will win out over a long haul.
Only three more members were able to produce cards in the positive, with Bill Eastoe, who must be seriously contemplating this weeks engagement finishing only three shots of the current leader. Stephen O’Sullivan(85), and Jan Siemon(79) make up the last group for this weeks conclusion.
With double points on offer for both championship races, the result of this years Spring Cup could really dictate the final placings, and of course the trophies. Much can happen in a round of Par, so “be in it, to win it”.
For all those who have thought the boat for Rich River has passed, good news. Rodger has informed this blogger that a room is still available for this year sojourn to the southern parts of our northern state. If you have not attended one of these trips, and are tempted, or just want to come join the fun again, contact Rodger Clarke, and he’ll be happy to take your deposit.
Ball hole this week came down to centimeters, with Brendon Mitchell taking the prize. Cash went to a superb strike from Paul Anderson.
For all of us(and I suspect all) who have been touched by cancer, Kazim will be selling raffle tickets this Saturday raising money for the Cancer Council. Kazim raised over $700 last year, and hopes we will be able to help him better that this year.
Results for Saturday, 08 October 2011
1st Damian Lee(+5)
2nd BrendonMitchell(+3) 3rd Bill Eastoe(+2) 4th Jan
Siemon(+1), Stephen O’Sullivan(+1) 5th Craig Sharp(-2), Memmit Akdag(-2),
Andrew Petricola(-2).