There were some very impressive score carded in this months medal, as Rob Priems outgunned the rest of the field to come out Trumps! Rob’s score of nett 63 was as a result of a consistent day’s play as conditions were slightly warmer than average and the course had considerable run on the fairways. Fair to say that the handicapper has had to make an adjustment, let’s see how he goes next week shall we?
Narrowly missing out and coming in second place was Michael G who put in another smashing round with a 1 under par round and nett result of 64. Michael’s round only included 2 scores over par on any one hole, very impressive indeed. The ever reliable Chrispy put in a solid performance to come in 3rd place with 66 and Dennis W in 4th with a nett 68.
Recent rumors were found to be true as Dennis was seen with a shiny set of new clubs. There were no nerves however as he smashed the new driver down the middle of the fairway on the first, it was reported that he was driving it 30m past Michael quite regularly. There was a tie for 5th place as Gordon and Bob shared a score of the ever popular 69!
The pro pin was hotly contested with a quadruple jackpot up for grabs. This week it was on the 12th hole, it was reported that in one of the groups 3 tee shots were quite close and the measuring tape needed to be used to determine who was closest. Apparently Simon had it at around 2.5m and was quite chuffed with his efforts, however in the last group Simon’s efforts were beaten by Scubba Steve who’s ball pitched within a foot of the pin and rolled past to end up exactly 100cm away. SOS was getting into Steve’s ear with some friendly discussions about missing the put, but Steve managed to sink the birdie.
Speaking of birdies, only 12 were scored all day out of a field of 17. There was ample opportunities on the 17th as the last 2 groups joined together to have a go for the green over the dam. There was some magnificent tee shots from the back tee, (other than noodles who claimed to be able to get there with a 6 iron, but feel just short by about 40m). 3 balls ended up on the green, so there was 3 solid chances of breaking into the eagles nest. It must have been the pressure, or the heat, but all 3 failed to even score a birdie.
Again on the 18th, the ball hole was hotly contested and again Simon thought he had it in the bag until the last group came along and SOS managed to take the prize. There are 3 guys celebrating birthdays next Saturday, so best wishes to Ken, Bob and Brent.
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Results for Saturday, 04 February 2017
1st Robert Priems(63) 2nd Michael Gourlay(64) 3rd Chris Priems(66) 4th Dennis Ward(68) 5th Gordon Hill(69) 5th Bob McDonald(69)
Seniors Results: 1st Dennis Ward (68) 2nd Bob McDonald (69) 2nd Gordon Hill (69) 3rd Craig Cameron (72) 3rd Trevor Jackson (72)
Nearest the Pin Results: ProPin 12th Stephen Kelly BallPin 18th Stephen O