By Casey O'Connor
As the first month of the new golfing year drew to a close it has been a very positive start for the Warwick ladies with good fields contesting all events. On Saturday the Ladies tidied up the 2021 calendar by finally completing the Medal of Medalists event postponed several times last year.
A good field of twenty-six players including a large percentage of eligible qualifiers competed to add their name to the Betty Phelan Honour Board. Although Betty Phelan was from Allora, she was a long standing member of the Warwick Golf Club. During her association with the Warwick Club, she held several committee positions, including Captain. Her daughters donated the board to the club after the loss of their mother to breast cancer.
On Saturday, Majella Kahler built on her good form of late, and sank some great putts on her way to a winning score of 74 nett. The course is playing very long for women at the moment and the score is far better than it sounds.
The single Stroke event played in conjunction with the Medal event was sponsored by the Ladies Club Champion, Sam Hinze, and there were plenty of trophies on offer. In fact, too numerous to mention here but congratulations to the many winners.
Narelle Norris, a new member won Sam’s event with a 75 nett and collected a meat tray for her effort. Another to collect a meat tray was runner up Carole Brandon (76 nett). Gross trophies were awarded in the two divisions to Marg Adcock (94 gross), and Anne Lyons (101 gross). Sam also donated a string of prizes for minor events
February will have rolled around by the time the ladies play next.
Look for the results of the Single Stableford played on the red course on Wednesday in next week’s Spin.
This Saturday a good field is expected to turn out for the 2022 February Monthly Medal, despite the prediction of some very not conditions. The event sponsored in two divisions by the Condamine Sports Club Hawker Road Function Centre.
The next Club honour board event will be played for at the end of February. Ladies are encouraged to grab a male playing partner and organise opponents to play in the Lane Cup 4BBB Stroke qualifying event. This can be a one day event or there is the option to try and qualify for ongoing match play and compete for the honour board title.
There is plenty of time allowed in which to play the matches and it is a knock-out format so it is a great a chance for match play experience.
The ladies Vice-President, Wendy recently emailed members outlining a new initiative, “Support our Sponsors” lunch. Over a dozen bookings have already been received for the first lunch which will be held on Thurs 10 Feb at the Warwick RSL. Ladies are encouraged to check the info in the email and support an initiative which promises to be win-win adventure for all.
Nominations forms have already been received by the club for the DSW District Matchplay Championships in Pittsworth on 28-29 March. Travelling members of the club, it’s time to check your diaries and if you wish to nominate Ros and Mel can provide a nomination form.
