By Casey O'Connor
There was some serious discussion among Sunday Sporters prior to tee off as to whether the predicted rain would arrive in Stanthorpe and interrupt play. After consulting various weather sources Sporters teed off with the expectation that the nine-hole competition would be okay to proceed, on the front nine.
Their forecasting proved accurate, and they remained dry throughout. Ray Thorn returned his best score for some time and the best of the day, (nett 24) and correct weight was declared after he returned to the winner’s circle. Aided by a new piece of playing equipment, Thorny produced a steady round, his only stutter came at the seventh hole when a miss hit took him off the fairway.
Mark Lynam and Terry Byrnes were both back in the clubhouse for nett 27. Lynam had the better cut of the cards to sneak home as the runner up relegating Byrnes, to the run down. Ivan Juriss returned the best gross for the nine holes, 43 for the round. There was only one pin shot on the front nine with Paul Armstrong landing very close to the pin. He not only to collect the ball for his shot but recorded an easy birdie two at the third hole.
Next week Sporters play the back nine and with rain forecast for most of the week, they can expect some slow fairways and greens but hopefully they can once again stay dry.
Play commences on Sunday morning from 7.30 am and everyone is welcome to come and play.
