Tough scoring out there today, Captain Matty proclaimed sarcastically as he read out the results of the mornings play on an overcast but rain free Saturday in January. Well it was tough for some and easier for others as a few members tore the course apart. There were 17 players in total in attendance which was not too bad considering school holidays and the ever lingering covid close contacts and pending out of control outbreaks that are happening in the Country.
Chris was beaming after the round and it could not be determined if he was more proud of his score of +5, a PB of 78 off the stick or his drive on the 14th which left him with an eagle putt. We won’t mention what happened after the eagle opportunity but a great effort nonetheless. A new handicap of 11 now awaits Chris next week so there will be pressure on him to back up next week!
Not to be outdone, but the resident TV celebrity Keith also handed in a very impressive card of +5 to share top podium honours. Keith started with a blaze if glory with 5 pluses on the front nine but steadied the ship to bring it home for a share of first place. Continuing his good run of form, Trevor yet again smashed his handicap and was hot on the heels of the front runners and ended up with +4. This result drops Trevs handicap to less than 36 which shows that some more consistent rounds is helping his scoring no end.
Anthony showed another consistent effort to stand alone in 3rd place with +3, which included 3 birdies for the round. Whilst on the topic of birdies, there were 10 carded for the day including a chip in from Peps and after having a mare, a long range putt up the hill from porks on the 12th.
Joining the other lefties on the podium (Anthony and Trev), Stan followed suit and ended the day on +2 for the sole position on 4th place. Rounding out the final placings were Targe, Brenda and Peps on +1. Brendon was forced to be inventive on the 14th and played an in-between the legs backwards trick shot to good effect to almost drop one in from the bushes (refer photographic evidence below).
The nearest the pin for the first ball was hotly contested on the 7th for a change, and 3rd in line was Brent
who won a shiny yellow round one for his efforts. The 18th was not as competitive and the only name on the post it note was Chris of the James variety who continued his form right to the last hole. Whilst Craig was very close, he was not close enough and the pro pin went begging on the 12th for a jackpot.
The seniors were very competitive and the top 3 were Keith, Trev and Stan.
A very happy Birthday to the real Priems Prez who celebrates a milestone this week. Celebrations seemed to have started early with reports of another brokeback camping trip with Matty last week!
Results for Saturday, 15 January 2022
1st Keith Delzoppo (+5) 1st Chris James (+5) 2nd Trevor Jackson (+4) 3rd Anthony Browne (+3) 4th Stan Blackshaw (+2) 5th Targe Mifsud (+1) 5th Brendon Mitchell (+1) 5th Andrew Petricola (+1)
Seniors Results: 1st Keith Delzoppo (+5) 2nd Trevor Jackson (+4) 3rd Stan Blackshaw (+2)
Nearest the Pin Results: ProPin – 12th Jackpot BallPin No 1 – 7th Brent Loeskow BallPin No 2 – 18th Chris James