Stanthorpe Golf

Stanthorpe golfers playing Saturday’s Stableford competition enjoyed a welcome change of conditions as the sun finally shone bringing a little warmth to those on the course.

Mark Hendry obviously enjoyed the conditions and produced one of his better round to win the men’s division with a score of 38 points.

Lyn Ludlow, the winner of the Ladies event returned 36 points to claim victory.

In addition to winning the prizes provided by sponsors Eric and Shaneen McLellan both winners will have their names engraved on the respective Finch Cups.

Club president, Len Leigh was another who had a good round. His 37 points good enough to claim the runner’s up prize but only after a countback with Matt Waterworth (37) relegated on who had to settle for the run down which went to scores of 36 or better.

Runner up in the ladies event was also decided by countback.

Helen Jones getting the nod over Lisa Stuart after each returned 33 points.

Nikki Waterworth did the best for the ladies taking two of the three pin shots on offer at the 12th and the 17th.

Todd Sutherland won the Men’s pin were won by at three, Len Leigh at 12 and Ron Batterham at 17.

Barry Jones went very close to collect pro-pin at 1/10, Scott Constable at 5/14 and Nathan Stibbard at 9/18.

The birdies nest went unclaimed.

Keith Jones has accepted the position of Club Captain.

At times, this van be an be extremely demanding and challenging role however he is sure to receive plenty support from members when it is needed.

This Saturday another golfing month wraps up with the end of month event stroke event sponsored by Peter Patti Painting.

It is an 11.45am shotgun start and there is a Time sheet on the board at the club for the day.