By Casey O'Connor
Stanthorpe golfers were forced to seek shelter from heavy rain, savage lightning and howling winds as the forecasted storm hit midway through Saturday’s individual Stableford event on Saturday. The event sponsored by club member. Unfortunately, the forecast of an afternoon storm was on the money and a number of players failed to finish their round. As a result, the decision was made to hold over the sponsors trophies to a sponsor’s day on a date yet to be decided and go for a club trophy.
Of those players that had finished before the heavens opened, Matthew Burgess returned the best score of 37 points to win the men’s division. Burgess had a good back nine – 20 points were added to his 17 points on the front nine setting up his win. Runner up, Lyle Bryant finished one point back on 36 after he recorded18 points out and 18 in. Bryant scored points on all holes, but a disappointing zero points at the final hole cost him a win.
With only one of the ladies’ field completing the round, the only awards presented were for pin shots. Lisa Stuart collected at the third and Margie Locke had success at 12. There were no takers for 17.
The Men’s pins went to David Gianini (3), Matt Leigh (12) Alan Kerr (17). There were no takers for the pro-pin at 1/10 however Matt Burgess held 5/14 and Nigel Eldridge collected at 9/18.
Mick O’Brien and M. Hogan a visitor from Gailes GC figured in the Men’s run down.
Players and organisers are hoping for a better outlook for this Saturday’s play. It is the November Monthly Medal and putting competition, the first for the next season and is sponsored by another of the club’s long standing supporters, Poole’s Produce.
The Medal of Medallists final for both men and ladies will be played in conjunction with this event. Only the winners of the monthly medal events over the past 12 months have qualified and are eligible to win this event.
For the sixth year, tom and Trish Fittock will sponsor the ladies M of M. Both Tom and Trish are keen golfers but unfortunately, the pair are currently forced to watch the action from sidelines as they have both been grounded by injury. Everyone wishes them a successful recovery and it is hoped they are back on the course soon.
The finalists in the men’s M of M will pay for the Roy Carnell Trophy which is sponsored by the Carnell family. A time sheet is on the board at the clubhouse for Saturday. Once again there is an early morning Tee off or if you prefer 11.30 am for the afternoon session.
There was no Sporters played on Sunday due to a clash with a fundraiser. The Sunday group will be back in action at the usual time this week.
