IT WAS another action-packed week of golf at the club, with competitions played across Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The course has been in excellent condition, and players were treated to a mix of challenges depending on the day’s weather and pin placements.
Wednesday’s monthly stroke competition saw a healthy field take to the course in overcast but warm weather. The scoring was tight all day, with plenty of stories being shared back in the clubhouse afterwards. After a consistent round, Kerrie Eichorn (11) emerged as the division 1 winner, Susan Barnett (25) as the division 2 winner and Jennifer Ainsworth (33) as the division 3 winner. NTPs went to Henny Oldenhove on 8 and 13 and Kerrie Eichorn on 18.
On Thursday, the Ecomist medley competition once again attracted a solid group of golfers. The course played long on some holes, and extremely short on others, as golfers once again battled the wind.. In the end, (burglar) Darrell Flanders (12) emerged victorious in division 1, with 37 points on a countback from Peter Bush (19). Division 2 was claimed by Bryan Usher (29) with 38 points, from Bernard Dugdale (27) with 36 points. NTPs snaffled by Bernie on 1, Flanders on 5, Mccann on 7, Wall on 8, Lavender on 13 and 15, and Donovan on 18 with the pro pin.
The week concluded with the always-popular Handiskins competition on Saturday, which drew the largest field of the week. With plenty of members turning out to enjoy the weekend golf, the course atmosphere was lively and competitive. Conditions were beautiful as for the first time in a while, we saw golfers have exceptional scores and plenty of banter and laughter in the clubhouse.
Division 1 was secured by Wheturangi Uerata (13) with an exceptional 41 points that consisted of a 2 over back nine, runner up was claimed by Sue Brooks (13) with 40 points. Division 2 was snatched by Dave Mattacott (20) with 40 points from Geoff Brooks (21) with 38 points. Division 3 was claimed by Kylie Blay (35) with 42 points, followed closely behind Peter Klem-Goode (30) with 41 points. NTPs went to Elphick on 1, Whitbread on 5, Ryan on 7, Blay on 8, Riodoran on 13, Hobday on 15 and the $100 pro pin was claimed by Kel McGoldrick.
The Island moves its focus to the NIV final round on the 28th of September (bookings are open), and the Good Time Charlie’s Cup on the October long weekend, which is now a Vardon event for the low markers. Entry is $100 and comes with a bacon and egg roll and a coffee on both days. A reminder to all golfers to try and support the club after your round by having a drink or two, every little bit helps as we continue to recover and amend our course.
By Ashton HERBERT
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