With the completion of the second round of the Fred Kitson Spring Cup, all majors for the 2011 season have been run, and won. The groundstaff could not of put on a better display of the Ivanhoe course, for what turned out to be a scintillating finish of this years event.
It has always proved hard for a halfway leader to hold on to the prize in these Majors, but Damian Lee managed to prove the doubters wrong. After a phenomenal opining round of +6, Damian held out some strong finishing company carding -1(78), with a combined score of +5, to take this years trophy, and the double championship points.
Brendon Mitchall’s(82) square round was enough to secure second, finishing +3 for the tournament. It seems that since Brendon’s return to the home of golf in Victoria he has appeared for points almost every week! The handicapper will catch up to you soon enough Brendon.
A fast finishing Memhet Akdag(77) snuk into third place this event handing in a fantastic round of +4, to propel him from 7 shots down, into only missing out by 3.
Well played to our top three place getters, all worthy recipients of the double points, and one who can laugh all the way home with the prize.
A few note worthy performances for the second week: our Pres, Andrew Petricola, playing of a handicap of 3 carded a gross 68 for +3!!! This superb round elevated him into fourth place for some much needed points given he will be missing most of November. But, will it be enough. Chris Priems was loveing his game over the two rounds, unfortunately for Chris who left after 9 holes on the first round sitting on +3 making him invalid for the tournament then proceeded to card +4 in the second week! Yes Chris, you will, and have been handicapped for your fine performance.
The seniors produced some very interesting cards, and results but none more so than Mike Mann(84). Mike started the second round with -6, only to produce a flying round of +5. Excellent result considering he was -1 at the turn. Great back nine Mike. Kudos also must go towards Trevor Jackson who carded +2 on a day where most members played beneath par. Would also like to thank Trevor on his speed of play recently, leading the first group out, and completing in good time. If we could all complete our round like this the game will become a lot more enjoyable for all.
Melbourne Cup Day, for those interested in playing will be a shotgun start, discounts for seniors, and a complimentary glass of champagne. Any interested golfers should contact the pro shop to secure a placement.
Results for Saturday, 15 October 2011
1st Damien Lee(+5)
2nd Brendon Mitchell(+3) 3rd Mehmet Akdag(+2) 4th Andrew
Petricola(+1) 5th Jan Siemon(0)