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Men’s Pennant Round 3

April 10, 2017Comments Off on Men’s Pennant Round 3Latest News

Divisions 3 & 4 were due to play at Leongatha GC on Sunday 9th but all matches were postponed to be replayed on the 23rd April (as I understand at this time).

As Men’s Captain, I was Starter on the day and ultimately responsible for the decision to postpone the LGC matches, and as we know the day turned out to be quite a nice day for golf, nevertheless I stand by my decision and support Denis Stanes, the SGDGA Secretary, for his decision to postpone the whole round. From what I have heard the other host Clubs were reporting very similar conditions.

Denis told me that he was getting a bit of stick over the postponement so to placate some of those disgruntled golfers, should they read our website, I offer the  the following as way of explanation of Sunday’s decision.

Hindsight is wonderful but it rarely melds well with caution, which I prefer to err on the side of.

I examined the Course before the start of play. Despite constant rain and squalls overnight and leading up to the start, the Course was in good nick with some bunkers carrying water and inundations on the usual lower lying greens, but very playable especially as the rain was clearing and a good breeze was blowing.

My biggest concern was the amount of lightning I had encountered  in the vicinity of the Course that morning.  Whilst there was a lifting of the rain and breaks before the next rain band according to the radar we were watching, the Bureau of Meteorology forecast was for continuing thunderstorms and lightning for the rest of  the morning and later in the day.

Whilst you can keep a weather eye open for rain and storms, lightning can strike when the conditions suit and it’s too late after the event if someone was struck, to call play off and to postpone the rest of the match.

If I want to know if the Course is ready to play, I rely on the professionals, our Green Keeper Dylan for the Course and the BoM for the weather.  The lightning risk was real and present and underpinned the decision.

See you on the 23rd.

Andy Bassett.

 

Men’s Stableford Saturday April 8

April 8, 2017Comments Off on Men’s Stableford Saturday April 8Latest News

77 players played in some tough windy conditions. Best score of the Day went to Jason Dennerley with a good score of 36 points on c/b. The B-Grade winner was Neale Gillin with 35 points. Allan Schache won C-Grade with a good score of 36.

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Friday Night 9 Hole – Big Hole Competition.

March 31, 2017Comments Off on Friday Night 9 Hole – Big Hole Competition.Latest News

With the end of daylight saving, Friday night Big Hole events have well and truly finished. Commencing  in line with daylight savings, the Friday night 9 hole competition uses bigger  diameter holes on the back nine greens at LGC.

Anyone can enter and handicaps are not necessary.  It’s a case of come out amd play golf and enjoy yourself.

The  competition begun over the Christmas holiday period and each player’s best four stableford rounds were taken into account for the overall winner.

This year the winner  is Louise Schache with 81 points. Well done to Louise.

Wendy Brown and Colin Bear tied for second with 77 points just nudging out Rod Brown with 76 points.

Many thanks to all players and visitors who joined in the fun of a Friday night’s Big Hole comp.

 

 

Andy Bassett

Men’s Captain.

Final of the 2017 Summer Putting Competition

March 31, 2017Comments Off on Final of the 2017 Summer Putting CompetitionLatest News

A vocal crowd of golf players and spouses watched the finals of this year’s summer putting competition. In a new format to the draw to reduce walkovers in the early rounds, the resultant finals were played as a round robin format between three players on either side of the draw.

In a change from last year, this years final was an all Men event with all the Women having been early casualties.

The Greenkeepers had prepared a very slick putting circuit with the green like glass and hole layout challenging from the very short puts to a long par 3 like hole.  The layout had a touch of  “Dennis” about it if I may say so, as it was a very testing track.  A very good course for putters at this high level of competition nevertheless.

Results:

Group A

Barry Stevens played Hugh Goodman in a close encounter before Hugh finished the match on the 17th hole 2 up.

Barry then played Doug Clemann and missed a chance on the 18th to seal a win before Doug bounced back and won the 20th hole to win the match.

Doug then played Hugh Goodman, and by this stage had his eye in and finished the match 5/4.  With two wins, Doug earnt his spot in the grand final.

Group B

Peter Waters continued on his 2016 winning form with a very tight win over Dave Vorwerg finishing the match 2 up. It was an ominous sign as Peter sank some very good long putts.

Pete then played Craig Hams and the 1st 9 holes was fairly even with Craig saving a very long missed 1st putt on the 9th to square that hole. Craig then hit his straps and sank everything in sight, finishing the match in great style winning 5/4 over Peter.

At one game each to Peter and Craig, it seemed they might be going towards a sudden death knock out game with all three players in the same match, if Dave Vorwerg could beat Craig Hams in what was possibly the last round robin match.

Dave and Craig battled well with each taking the lead at one stage but in the end, Craig had his putting stick on fire and eventually won 3 /2 up, putting Craig straight into the grand final playoff against Doug Clemann.

The putting final between Doug Clemann and Craig Hams was another tight match through the first 9 holes without either securing a match winning lead.

The putting was excellent with some great putts holed by both players, however Craig finished in top gear winning the contest on the 16th hole 3 up-2 to go.

A great win and well deserved.Putting Champs 2017

 

2017 Putting Champ Craig Hams with runner up Doug Clemann.

Congratulations to everyone who competed.

 

 

Andy Bassett

Men’s Captain.

Thursday 28 March 2017 – Stableford

March 30, 2017Comments Off on Thursday 28 March 2017 – StablefordLatest News

What a lovely day for golf, great weather, excellent Course and good company. Best round of the day was produced by Helen Mackenzie with a score of 45 points. It’s good to see more Women golfers playing on the Tuesdays and Thursday’s and we had a good contingent today.  For full results click here;

Round 2- Men’s Pennant Sunday 26th March 2017

March 28, 2017Comments Off on Round 2- Men’s Pennant Sunday 26th March 2017Latest News

Round 2 of Men’s Pennant resulted in losses to all three teams although well fought out.

Div. 2 Team

Beaten 4/3 by Korrumburra at Lang lang, during which  two matches were lost on the 19th and Captain Tom Sorrell beaten on the on the 18th, so a very close result without our strongest team playing. And considering Tom’s travelling back and forth from NSW to play, it’s a mighty effort.

Div 3 Team

The team did better than last week, although playing at Meeniyan and losing to Foster  3/4.  Captain  Brendan Simon  says ” I feel our winning streak is just around the corner (fingers crossed)”.

Stuart Harry had a blinder, winnning 7/5. and Bryan McCorkell also had a solid 4/3 win. Peter Dowling, playing #1, held tough on his return to pennant with a win on the 19th.

Mick Oliver was valiant in defeat, losing on the 19th. Geoff Maher was also in it up to his ears, losing 2/1. Bruce Hutton and myself lost 3/2.

Div. 5 Team

Div 5 were beaten by Lang Lang at home going down 2-5 . However the silver lining was Nick Hill and Tony Roberts both winning their matches 2/1.

With a near full list back this week all sides will be fielding very competitive sides.  Many thanks to all those players who put their hands up to fill in so we could get our Teams on the field this week.

 

Well Boys, the Women Pennant Teams have thrown down the gauntlet my having more wins than us again.  Congratulations to the Ladies involved.

Guest Day- Stableford 25 March 2017

March 25, 2017Comments Off on Guest Day- Stableford 25 March 2017Latest News

A great day on the Course and in the Club rooms by a good field of members and their guests during today’s Guest Day.  The winning scores came from the afternoon crew whom had the benefit of playing fuelled by a great lunch.

Unluckiest player was the birthday boy, Bruce Hutton who finished with a winning A Grade score of 41, but fell short of the Best Score of the Day which went to C Grade winner, Donald Smith with an awesome 42 points.

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Col Sperling Stableford Day – Thursday 23 March 2017

March 23, 2017Comments Off on Col Sperling Stableford Day – Thursday 23 March 2017Latest News

A great day sponsored by our mate and life member Col Sperling saw some excellent scores with the B Grade Winner and overall winner  on countback, Fred de Bondt on 40 points just nudging out A Grade winner Michael Thomas, also with 40 points. Michael also played some very good golf getting an eagle 3 on the par 5 18th hole.

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Sponsor & Life member Co Sperling with todays winner Fred de Bondt

 

Sponsor & Life Member Col Sperling with today’s winner Fred de Bondt.

 

LGC Men’s Pennant Results – Round 1.

March 21, 2017Comments Off on LGC Men’s Pennant Results – Round 1.Latest News

Round 1 of the SGDGA Men’s Pennant was played on Sunday 19th.

With 12 regular players missing from the three teams, it was pleasing to see others stepping up to have a game.

Our Div 2 Team, Captained by Tom Sorrell, played at Korrumburra Golf Club against Foster GC and came away with the very close fought 4-3 win.

Div 3 Team, Captained by Brendan Simon played at Phillip Island GC against Meeniyan GC and received a 1-6 pounding  with only the experienced hand, Bruce Hutton serving up enough curry to his opponent, for a win.

Div 5 Team, Captained by Denis Wallace, came home with a 4-3 win over Wonthaggi GC after Nick Hill seized the advantage on the 20th hole to secure his hard fought game.

With some of the regulars back this week, we are looking forward to next Sunday.

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