Another great day for golf saw Jeff Brewer certainly enjoy himself. Playing his first competitive round since having a knee replacement, Jeff blitzed the course with a wide array of shots. Playing off a handicap of 19 (although not for much longer!) Jeff parred the front nine (27 stableford points including three 4 pointers!) on his way to a total of 45 points, easily the best score of the day. Jeff’s playing partner, Peter Horman, also had a good day shooting under 100 off the stick for 38 points to take out C Grade. Between them, they won 14 holes from two demoralised opponents (myself included) and convincingly won the “dollar”!

60 Players

Winners

• A Grade (0-17)   Kevin Castwood (15) 39 pts (on count back)
• B Grade (18-24)  Jeff Brewer (19)  45 pts
• C Grade (25 -36)  Peter Horman (31) 38 pts

NTP’s

• 4^th:  Bruce Cathie 3.8m
• 7^th:  John Payne 4.4m
• 14^th:  Peter Walsh 0.9m
• 16th :  Chris Leaver 1.1m

DTL Balls

• Rob Martin 41
• John McClennan 39
• Peter Brownlie 38
• Leroy Sharrock 37
• Terry Chipman 37
• John Payne 36
• Col Sperling  36
• Ross McRobert 35
• Geoff Sherman 35
• Ian Watson 35
• Chris Leaver 34
• Doug Clemann 34
• Bob Smith  34
• Keith Godridge 34
• Peter Hartigan 34 (on count back from 1 other)

52 Players
Winners: Bruce Hutton and Grant McRitchie 71 – 5 ¾ = 65 ¼ nett
Runners Up: Geoff McDonald and Ray Burton 72 – 6.5 = 65.5 nett
NTP’s
• 4th: Peter Hobson 3.4m
• 7th: Mick Oliver 8.7m
• 14th: Ian Baker 3.9m
• 16th : Keith Finney 3.1m
DTL Balls
• Marilyn Williams and Russell Williams 65 ¾ nett
• Colin Bear and Ian Nunn 66 ¼ nett
• Keith Finney and Mick Oliver 66 ¼ nett
• Andrew Smith and Frank Smedley 66 ½ nett
• Ian Baker and Barry Hughes 67 nett (on count back)

86 Players
Winners
• A Grade (0-14): Bruce Hutton (9) 79 gross, nett 70 (on count back)
• B Grade (15-18): Ron Findlay (18) 89 gross, nett 71
• C Grade (19-21): Terry Chipman (21) 91 gross, nett 70
• D Grade (22-36): Leo Cerney (visitor Churchill Park, 26) 97gross, nett 71

Monthly Medallist: Terry Chipman 70 (on count back)

Super Comp Winner: Terry Chipman $47

NTP’s
• 4th. Nigel Firth 5.3m
• 7th Ian Murchie 4.3m
• 14th John Payne 2.6m
• 16th John Feddersen 0.4m

D.L.Balls
• John Thompson 70
• Rod Hopcraft 71
• Trevor Rickard 71
• Kevin Castwood 72
• Arthur Corcoris 73
• Ken Wardle 73
• Gordon Morrison 73
• Tom Williamson 74
• Henry Sedelies 74
• John Fraser 74
• Ron Paice 74
• Barry Hughes 74
• Peter Jaspers 75
• John Raymond 75
• Jon Smith 75
• John Payne 75
• Max Kavanagh 75
• David Barrack 75
• Bryan Sword 76
• Geoff McDonald 76

• Darrell Prior 76

Today’s event was generously sponsored by Ron McCann. Many thanks Ron!

Great conditions saw many golfers produce their best. The best score of the day was posted by Les Newton (40 points) to just tip out the unlucky Nathan Lucas, a visitor from Welshpool (38 points) for the win in C Grade.

68 Players

Winners

• A Grade (0-15)   Grant McRitchie (15)  38pts
• B Grade (16-21)  Ray Burton (16)  37 pts
• C Grade (22 -36)  Les Newton (26) 40 pts

NTP’s

• 4^th:  Mick Thomas 7.6m
• 7^th:  George Misson 3.4m
• 14^th:  Henry Sedelies 2.8m
• 16th :  Fred Debono 4.2m

DTL Balls

• Nathan Lucas (Welshpool) 38
• Russell Williams 37
• Ron Paice 36
• Ian Watson 35
• Nick Lafferty 34
• Chris Leaver  34
• Jon Smith 34
• Peter Horman 34
• Brian Fennessy 34
• Ian Nunn  34
• Colin Bear 33
• Marilyn Williams 33
• Keith Finney 33
• Mick Thomas 33
• Neil Mackenzie 33
• Allan Edney 33
• Fred Debono 32 on count back from 6 others!

The return to a 9am shotgun start seemed to suit most players, many of whom spent  time catching up with fellow members before hitoff.

One of our country members, Patrick Mitchell was keen to impress some of his guests and fellow members from Eastern Golf  Club and did so by posting the best score of the day, an impressive 39 points. Well done Patrick! One of his guests, Mel Miles also had a good day by taking out a NTP and also a DLT ball.

Another great effort was posted by our regular visitor Kevin Harris who posted 37 points. As Kevin was playing off scratch it would probably equate to a sub-par round!

60 Players

Winners

• A Grade (0-16)   Patrick Mitchell (13) 39 pts
• B Grade (17-23)  Keith Finney (19) 34 pts (on count back)
• C Grade (24 -36)  Jim Arnott (30) 36 pts

NTP’s

• 4^th:  Mel Miles (Eastern GC) 8.1m
• 7^th:  Bruce Hutton 3.1m
• 14^th:  Greg Welsford 3.2m
• 16th :  Chris Leaver 3.4m

DTL Balls

• Chris Leaver 37
• Kevin Harris 37
• Greg Welsford 35
• Dave Forbes 35
• Ian Baker 34
• Ian Murchie 34
• Mike Wrigley 33
• Ian Purbrick 33
• Mike Street  33
• Frank Thomas 33
• Barry Hughes 33
• Mel Miles (Eastern GC) 33
• Ray Burton 32
• Colin Bear 32
• Geoff McDonald 32 (on count back )

The 2016 South Gippsland District Men’s Pennant season is rapidly approaching, the first round commencing on Sunday March 20. It is a short season running for 7 rounds only and culminates in a finals event to be held this year on Sunday May 22.

For this season, Leongatha will be fielding teams in Division 2 (Scratch), Division 3 (Handicap) and Division 4 (Handicap). Teams will once again comprise 7 players.

If you would like to play pennant for us this year, please put you name and details down on the sheet on the notice board in the clubhouse near where you swipe into golf competitions. You may not be able to play each round and we understand that. However pennant is a great way to improve your golf as well as being an enjoyable experience.

Any queries you have regarding pennant can be directed to the Men’s Captain, Peter Waters on 5674 2092 or 0409 569 716, or by email on peter.waters1@bigpond.com.