SATURDAY
First round of two for the Hill and Hughes Trophy, a stableford aggregate competition was played by the men on Saturday.
Leading in the 0-18 handicap group by no less than a five point margin was Stu Ingham with 43 stablefords.
Sharing 38 points were Ray Clarke, Lance Sayer, Pat Carew and Cam Coutts with Nigel Bain and Jim Harris rounding things out with their 37s.
The 19 and over group was also topped by 43 points by Chris Connor ensuring that Stu will have some competition heading in to the second round. Barry Hare was not far behind on 41 points and neither was George Rink with 40. Ray Morris followed on 38 points, Toby Hempleman with 37 and then 36 for both Keith Williams and Frank Delaney.
Twos were a bit more plentiful this week with five being scored going to Barbara Birchall, Karl Churchward, Ross Collings, Martin Sears and Ray Clarke. The Publishers was won by Ray Morris and the Royal Oak by Frank Delaney, the Snake Eyes went to George Rink and Barry Bentley the All Teed Up.
The Ladies last weekend were involved in a LGU Robson Cup with Putting round and winning in the Putting with 27 putts was Pauline Craig.
Winning the Nett competition by a healthy 4 strokes was Marge Robson on nett 65. Next on nett 69 were the trio of Val Willis, Lyn Morrell and Barbara Birchall, followed closely by Val Edwards on nett 70. Shirley Carew was next with nett 72 and then the nett 73s of Pam Williams and Emma Morris. Val Edwards claimed the All Teed Up, Marge Robson the New World nearest the pin and the Publishers went unclaimed.
LAST TUESDAY'S VETERANS
Tuesday 4 August saw another good muster of vets who played a stableford round. Scores were not quite as hot as they have been lately! But 41 is still a very good score and that was what Wal McKnight and Chris Connor recorded with Wal getting the first prize voucher by lot. Next in line were Barry Hare on 40, Keith Williams 39, Max Bayliss 38, Tim Carr 37, and then George Rink and Bob Walker both on 36. Next, all on 35, were John Barry, Bill Shakespeare, John Lett, Terry Courtney and Pat Carew.
For the first time in ages, the Vets included two closest to the pin awards; closest after 2 shots on the par four 10th, and closest with the tee shot on the par three 12th. Is anyone surprised that John Lett won both of these contests? These are not sponsored prizes but one wag suggested an appropriate name would be the "John Lett Benefit Award, A and B" Bill Shakespeare is thinking about getting some professional advice to explore the possibility of requiring John to play those 2 holes left-handed.
Some comings and goings: Welcome home Neil Stewart from your recent trip to the UK. And we say au revoir to the redoubtable John (JB) and Annie Barry. Not only were they both actively involved in Tuesday Vets, but in all golf at Carterton. And finally, congratulations to Jim Harris on his collect of $80 in the Vet's Glotto draw. Thought we'd mention that in case Jim just plain forgot to tell Jenny about his good fortune!
LAST WEDNESDAY'S WOMEN
Something for all of the girls in last Wednesdays competition with an LGU Amy Goodin Salver/Midweek Cup and Putting! Big winning margins seemed to be the order for the results this week as on this occasion it was Shirley Carew whose nett 65 was 5 shots clear of Vicki Bain's nett 70. Nett 71 for Annie Barry in her farewell round with the same score for Margaret Thomspon. 72s for Val Willis and Pam Fitzgerald followed by 73 for Mary Edwards, Gay Martin and Pam Williams and then the 74s of Jenny Duggan and Alison Bodle. Val Willis had the best of the Putting competition with a commendable 25 putts. The All Teed Up for Wednesday went to June Prince and the New World nearest the pin to Annie Barry, (best get in quick before your flight!). Twos were scored by Pam Fitzgerald and Shirley Carew only, ensuring a great collect for them both!
COMING UP
This Sunday Carterton hosts the Marquis of Normanby/All Teed Up Ambrose tournament. After receiving feedback from a number of sources, it has been decided to alter the format for this tournament with all restrictions on team handicaps now removed. To this end, prizes will be awarded in both nett and gross totals with teams eligible for only one. Please contact the club for more details.
