Rain threatened all day but held off mostly and the Beast was shining at full strength as he laid down the leading marker with an outstanding round. Together with Michael and Trev, they jumped the gun and started 15 minutes before the scheduled time so that Michael could get away early. It must have paid off as two out of three were in the points, however no one could stop Bill from winning by 6 strokes with a nett 62 to take out September’s medal. It was rumored that in order for the beast to play well, he needed to be kept ‘happy’ throughout the round. Apparently spirits were high and he could not miss with the flat stick. It was not relayed what exact measures were put in place but whatever it was it worked!
Second place way back with a nett 68 was one of our newer members in Matt Nicholls. It didn’t all go well for Matt though, as he was on the receiving end of a Targe ‘LOOK OUT!’ call in lieu of ‘FORE’ and was struck on the arm. See below for repercussions, solid bruise there mate. Craig was just one stroke back to come in 3rd place with a nett 69!
Michael was observed to be complaining about missed putts half way through the round, it can’t have been too bad Michael as he was still able to place in 4th position and 70. He now holds a substantial 20 point lead over Bob in the championship with only a few months to go. Gordon has maintained his good form and found himself in 5th place with a nett 71.
The ball hole was on the 12th and Keith managed to put it close enough to take out the prize! When asked about which ball he would like he simply stated, a good one. What defines a good one of not will probably be determined on the course Keith! A lot of cash was on offer for the pro pins, with the 15th and 18th holes up for grabs this week. Pepsi was closest on the 15th after Priemsy and Porks went very close to drafties on the same hole. Luckily their balls were found to be past the red markers. The 18th was taken out by the Beast with his tee shot ending up a mere 54cm from the pin. He slotted the birdie which was one of 11 for the day.
There are a few upcoming birthday celebrations during this week, with Matt Hunt, Dennis T, John A and Blightly all with milestones, some larger than others.
Results for Saturday, 02 September 2017
1st Bill Eastoe(62) 2nd Matt Nicholls(68) 3rd Craig Cameron(69) 4th Michael Gourlay(70) 5th Gordon Hill(71)
Seniors Results: 1st Bill Eastoe (62) 2nd Craig Cameron (69) 3rd Gordon Hill (71)
Nearest the Pin Results: ProPin No 1 15th Andrew Petricola ProPin No 2 18th Bill Eastoe BallPin 12th Keith Delzoppo