Only 12 players braved the inclement weather conditions today, with Ian Barlow blitzing the field with an impressive +5.

12 Players

Winner: Ian Barlow (20) +5

NTP’s

• 4^th:  Nil
• 7^th:  Nil
• 14^th:  Ian Murchie 2.9m
• 16th :  Dave Vorwerg 8m

DTL Balls

• Peter Waters – Square
• Peter Jaspers  -2
• David Forbes -2 on count back from 1 other

62 Players

Winners

• A Grade (0-16)   John Feddersen (13) 36 pts
• B Grade (17-22)  Jason Dennerley (21) 41 pts
• C Grade (23-36)  Mike Street (27) 37 pts on count back

Super Comp winner: Jason Dennerley $38.

NTP’s

• 4^th:  Trevor Rickard 3.8m
• 7^th:  Tom Williamson 3.5m
• 14^th:  Jason Dennerley 2.5m
• 16th :  Anthony Sparkes 1.7m

DTL Balls

• John Eabry 37
• Bruce Hutton 35
• Trevor Rickard 35
• Peter Stivic 34
• Fred deBondt 34
• Merv Stubbs 34
• Steve Fisher  34
• Rod Hopcraft 34
• Peter Hobson 34
• Ross Evans 33
• Russell Williams 32
• Peter Buttinger 32
• Will Norden 32
• Gary Sharrock 32
• Peter Walsh 31 c/b

62 Players

The competition was generously sponsored by Jeff Brewer who provided vouchers for the Esplanade Hotel, Inverloch.

Winners

• A Grade (0-16)   Dave Vorwerg (16) 42 pts
• B Grade (17-21)  Geoff Maher (20) 35 pts
• C Grade (22-36)  Ted Bruinewoud (27) 37 pts

NTP’s

• 4^th:  John Simon 5.5m
• 7^th:  Bryan McCorkell 4.4m
• 14^th:  Doug Clemann 1.0m
• 16th :  Nick Sticko (Visitor) 2,8m

DTL Balls

• Doug Clemann 41
• Peter Horman 35
• Ian Watson 35
• Andrew Westaway 34
• Will Norden 34
• Marilyn Williams 34
• Rod Hopcraft  33
• Jeff Sherman 33
• Nick Sticko (Moe) 33
• John Eabry 33
• Ian Nunn 33
• John McClennan 32
• Bruce Hutton 32
• Steve Fisher 32
• Josh Hall 32 (on count back)

2015 BJS Insurance Top Gun winner, Peter Brownlie (Left) with runner up, Chris Leaver

The 2015 BJS Insurance Top Gun Shootout was been run and won today. After nearly 6 ½ hours of closely contested golf, Peter Brownlie emerged victorious over the Club President Chris Leaver.

It’s quite a sight to witness play in the early holes with initially all 19 contestants and spectators on the first fairway. One player was eliminated on each hole, often by chip off, until the final pair played the 18^th. Peter and Chris were locked together after the 18^th hole and the match was decided by chip off. Peter stiffed his chip to within 30cm and Chris was unable to match it. Men’s Captain, Peter Waters, finished third.

Andy Bassett was on hand to eagerly hand over the title of “PopGun” to Keith Godridge, the first player eliminated today. Last year’s inaugural Top Gun Kevin Castwood fought manfully to defend his title but was put out on the 12^th hole. Coral Gray, one of two women to make the shootout also put in a creditable performance, making life difficult for the guys until the 11^th hole.

Thanks to Trevor, Ian, Andy, George and the spotters and spectators who helped make this another great day in our golfing calendar. Thanks also to Craig Hams of BJS Insurance for once again generously providing sponsorship for the event prizes.

2015 Leongatha Golf Club Men’s Champions

The 2015 Men’s Club Championships were concluded today with the third and final round played in ideal golfing conditions. Fast greens and tricky pin positions were the order of the day, with many golfers coming unstuck having reached the greens!

Ken Wardle proved his mettle, playing another solid round to scoop the pool by winning A Grade, the Club Championship and the Senior Championship with a three round score of 252. Geoff McDonald finished runner up with a creditable 256. Congratulations on a great performance Ken!

B Grade was won by the steady Peter Walsh on 257 from Kevin Castwood on 259. Peter put in three very consistent rounds with scores of 87, 84 and 86, to prove the old adage that slow and steady often wins the race!

C grade went to the old stager, Merv Stubbs. The 86 year old proved too good for his somewhat younger opponents, playing a very steady final round to win with 290, 4 shots clear of the junior Ryan Thomas. It is the 4^th time in his long career that Merv has won C grade. Well done once again Merv!

D Grade, being played as a stableford event for the first time, saw Bert Borg take home the chocolates, with a fine 3 round total of 96. Runner up was John Eabry with 90 points.

The R.E. Cameron Trophy for the best 3 round nett score in the Club Championship was won by Kevin Castwood who posted a great 212 total. Peter Brownlie finished runner up with a total of 215. Obviously the snake on the track between the 17^th green and the 18^th tee did not put Kevin off his game too much!

Thanks to all who played in the event and helped make it a success.