You can definitely tell it is autumn. There is just that bit of a chill in the air in the morning and the elm trees are starting to drop their leaves on the 9th and 18th greens. The cricket season is over and the part time golfers are back. Not least of those today was young Rodney who kept his head down and played more than a few cover drives to score a very creditable 65 net. His mate Richard was so confident that he was going to take out the medal that he was suggesting that the photo be taken after about four holes.
As it was, it wasn’t a run-away win with Bill falling in just behind with nett 66. Damo tried to claim that his card had been added up incorrectly and that he shouldn’t lose any handicap but unfortunately correct weight was declared and Damo and Gordon shared third place with 67. The Mifsud brothers filled the last two point scoring places with Tony being just able to lord it over Targe but not by a very tall margin.
Not sure whether we managed to find the Nearest the Pin marker but Oliver was reported to be the man on the mark to collect two balls. There was also some confusion over the ProPin after an old result was not crossed off. The upshot was that Bill was declared the winner and walked away with the cash. In future, can the tee marshalls or the front group check that the slate is clean before the markers go out. The birdie count was pretty much normal with 13 between the lot of us with a couple of people scoring consecutive birdies. Damo has extended his lead on the Championship Table with today’s points so watch out if he can keep up the standard over the next two weeks.
One matchplay result today with Oliver downing Rod G 3 and 2. Only half of the first round matches have been played so far and only four weeks left to complete. Better start lining them up fellows.
A big welcome back today to Joe Demir who has finished the job that kept him away for so long. Joe will be requalifying for his handicap. Also along, and planning to join us, was T J Demir. We look forward to seeing both of them over the coming weeks.
Rod W and Richard seem to have had a hard time deciding who was playing with who if the multiple crossings out on the top of Rod’s card was any guide. Ben and his group were playing skins for $5 per hole and at the end of the round only two people owed $4 each so it must have been a pretty close run thing. Apparently, Mehm kept using the trees to put his ball back onto the fairway and that gave him an unfair advantage. Targe also had some concerns with the trees on the 2nd when the ball came straight back and threatened the placement of the ladies tee markers.
Ben also announced that there is a $50 /person deposit required for Murray Downs and it has to be paid by June so as from next week Ben will be walking around with his hand out expecting his palm to be crossed with silver. He’s not really a gypsy – just looks like one. In case those going have forgotten, the all up cost is $260 for players, $30 less for non-players.
Also don’t forget that Daylight Saving finishes tonight and you have to put your clock back 1 hour – plus change your smoke alarm batteries. Although the time seems earlier next week, it is really a bit later than this week.
Results for Saturday, 06 April 2013
1st Rodney White(65) 2nd Bill Eastoe(66) 3rd Gordon Hill(67) 3rd Damien Lee(67) 4th Tony Mifsud(68) 5th Targe Mifsud(69)