There were thoughts of donning the golf vest this morning as a crisp air greeted the 15 members for the Feb monthly medal. But within an hour the day had warmed up and it back to Melbourne summertime heat.
‘Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn’ – one of our senior club members had a day out. Bob McDonald with handicap of someone who had just fallen off a roof, triumphed in the Feb monthly medal with nett 62. Mehmet reckons less golf makes him play better so he duly takes second place with a 64. Third place with a 67 was Daniel O’Rourke who played his last round for a while as he is off to England for a stint at cheffing. Good luck Daniel – see you on British Masterchef some time? Peps came in 4th with a very credible 68 (a score that included 2 x double bogeys and a tee shot on the 18th that only just got past the ladies. Final points were taken by Stef with a 69 ( including another tee shot on 11 that landed on the green)
Nearest the pin on the 12th for a ball was held by Simon, nearest the pin on the 15th for money was taken by none other than the financier himself SOS. The 18th must have been in a compromised position as it went begging yet again for a jacktpot!
Playing in the last group does not ease the pain of a ‘draughtie’ – Gordo managed not to reach the ladies’ tee on hole # 1. The only bonus was the find of 6 other lost balls in the thick hedge – maybe they can be sold to help pay for the beers.
Other highlights included Bene with a birdie on 10th – a self proclaimed first first for himself. Mehmet chipped in on the 2nd for a par, Peter D par’d the first 5 holes on the back 9 to score 38 on the back 9, although he wasn’t in the points so he must have had a shocker on the front!. Simon kept up his form with a coupe of nice birdies.
A low light for Dennis, who ‘lost’ his ball on the fairway where it was clear that someone else had taken/played said ball. He took the penalty and the situation was discussed after the game with our Rules Official Damo. It was confirmed that as annoying as this situation is, you have to wear that penalty of basically a lost ball. Not every group has SOS to ensure the rules are abided by!
Damo reminded all of the new rules we are playing under and will send a link to an app for all for reference. Apologies for the late website update, there are some technical difficulties that are being worked through so there will be a delay in the handicapping and championship updates.
Shout out to Chrispy who is on the mend following an unfortunate incident the other day. Hopefully we will see you on the course soon. Hopefully the new ankle will fix the slice!
The event includes RAFFLE TICKETS at $10 ticket, total PRIZE is a year long membership worth $1,285. TICKETS AT PRO SHOP or see SimonThe USPGA this week installed a plaque at Phoenix Open, Scottsdale Golf Course on the famous Hole #16A permanent marker will also be affixed on the tee to honour all those who aced the hole. There have only been nine golfers to do so — among them by Hal Sutton, Steve Stricker and Tiger Woods.Also, Ricky Fowler wore the Yellow Duck Leuk badge on his cap this weekend at the Phoenix Open, Scottsdale in honour of Jarrod.Members should get behind the event, its for a great person and Family.