They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, (well he is not that old is he Targe??) however Michael it seems has joined the 21st century and picked up a new driver (second hand from Joe) and put it to good use with a very solid round to take out equal share of first place. By his own account it has taken him some time to upgrade his irons and driver from those he was using from pre 2000’s. Not to be outdone however, Chris V played his first round for many months after looking after family duties and it seems the time off has paid off as he played an outstanding round to equal Michael on +3. He started like a man on a mission and par’d the first 6 or so holes on the trott!
Hot on their heels was Gordon who played a steady round of +2 to end up in outright second place. He managed an outstanding chip in on the 13th for birdie and was otherwise consistent all day. Matt Nichols was a couple back on -1 to take out 3rd place, Dennis Ward in 4th on -2 and last but not least Blighty and Matt Hunt, fresh from his devastation of losing the mustard jacket finalised the points positions.
There were a few punters who did not have the best day and almost cracked double figures of minuses. Michael was concerned about how Rob would go as he reckons every time he has had a good round, Rob has had a blinder and beaten him – not today. Rob was one who, had rumored to have had a draftie although the ball could not be found and as a result, no penalties given (of the beer kind). But Rob found another ball that he used for the rest of the round. Darklands Dennis was so unused to being out in the fresh air that he decided to take a fresh air shot on the first after almost not making it past the red markers on his first. But he has been away for a while.
The ball pin was on the 12th and noodles somehow managed to put it close enough to take it out. No such luck for Bill however, who tried to claim one of the pro pins but was in fact more than 5m away. As a result, both were jackpots so lots of cash up for grabs next week.
DennisW was waiting for Targe to walk up the ramp and onto the 15th tee when it was suggested that he would have no trouble getting over his head. He hit a magnificent drive on the 8th then skinnied his chip shot and put it onto the cyclepath. The walkers handed it back apologising for it being covered in mud.
Harry had to apologise to the birdlife for all the ‘duck’ words he was using. Speaking of which, he is heading over to Europe for a month or so to get away from the cold drab of Ivanhoe.
Simon was so worn out by his week away in Sydney that he couldn’t drag himself to the course today. As ex-Challenge Mustard Jacket wearer, Matt H filled in very ably on the results announcements. Matt N had to dash off to Caulfield to attend to some important punting. Also spent some time in Far North Qld reporting on/investigating a murder mystery. Even when Ed is not playing with us, his voice and laugh still carries all over the course.
Results for Saturday, 26 August 2017
1st Michael Gourlay(+3) 1st Chris Vinecombe(+3) 2nd Gordon Hill(+2) 3rd Matt Nicholls(-1) 4th Dennis Ward(-2) 5th Andrew Blight(-3) 5th Matt Hunt(-3)
Seniors Results: 1st Gordon Hill (+2) 2nd Dennis Ward (-2) 3rd Andrew Blight (-3)
Nearest the Pin Results: ProPin No 1 15th Jackpot ProPin No 2 18th Jackpot BallPin 12th Stephen Butterfield