Bruce Sullivan returns a scorching round

The end of day light saving seems to have brought on some long awaited rain, and the course is relishing in the extra moisture being provided. So long worm burners and ground grubbers, its time to settle down to some fine golf over the next few months.
Thursday Club
On Thursday Meg the Caterer, and George the Instigator (and reporter) arrived to share a cup of tea with Sue the Manager, and then intended to go home. But they didn't take into account the intrepid nature of Martinborough Golfers. As it turned out nearly thirty players took part, and as rightly predicted by the players the weather wasn't all that bad.
There were few surprises this week among the prize winners, the ever consistent Ray Lind getting Nearest the Pin and, of course a two. He was joined by only one other player- Derek Stephens.
The competition, though did throw up one very pleasant surprise with Bruce Sullivan coming in with 47 Stableford points.
All that practice, and shirking responsibilities at home reaping the rewards with your BP of 78, what's more, his co players said his game, "From beginning to end, was a pleasure to watch." So too, will his dropping handicap, some will say.
Derek Stephens, not content with a two, and back to his good form, raised an impressive 42 points. On 40 points we had three players, Ivan Taplin, Peter Smith and Graham Jacobson (good to have you neglecting your work and back with us!).
Ladies Wednesday
A great day at the office last Wednesday, especially for this writer, competing in the National Teams Championship 1st with a PB 83-16-67. (38 on front 9). 2nd Jane Terpstra with 90-21-69, all that golf and instruction in Taupo last week paying dividends. 3rd Robyn Blackett 94-24-70, back on form, Sharon Jephson 100-30-70, yet another great round and Laraine Nix 103-33-70.
Twos - Jenny Boyne. Pukemanu Nearest the pin-Jill Baker.
A warm welcome to all of our new members to the Wednesday Competition.
Nine holers
Our nine hole ladies have been out and about in the last couple of weeks. A very pleasant day over in Featherston last Monday was attended by 10 of our members, competing in the Wellington Regional 9 Hole Championships.
Rachel Colton was runner-up in the Championship and Elaine Howe was also in the prize list.
The Annual trip out to Riversdale staying overnight, is a fixture not to be missed. Traveling out in the morning, with a game in the afternoon, following on to a lovely evening meal. The trip concluded with a friendly game with the members of Riversdale the next morning.
This weeks competition -All Irons was won by Diana Bunny with 36, 2nd Elaine Howe 37 and in 3rd Nita Edwards 41. Nearest the Pin was Diana Bunny on Number 8.
Weekend
The weekend stableford results were well below their Weekday counterparts, but solid scoring never the less. 1st on Saturday was our almost resident Patrick Pedlow with 42 points, 2nd in Alex Beijen on 41 points, and a tie for third going to Bruce Ward and Cathy Ward both on 37.
Twos: John Taylor, Bruce Ward and Terry Blacktop.
Sunday's competition saw the two Kahutara card sharks of the Club, slug it out to arrive back after three hours on 37 points - Doug Clark and Stuart Taplin.
Twos: Only one this day - to our handicapper Ian Henderson.
Dates for the Diary
Martinborough is the host venue for a lot of interclub golf in the month of April. Beginning on the 3rd with Zone 2 - Silver and Bronze Pennants, 7th Rew and Mc Cracken, 23rd Marquis Shield Round 4, and on the 28th Riverside Cup.
Members, mark the 16th for the Easter Chicken and Egg Tournament.
Lastly, the men are reminded they should be entering their names on the board for the Martin Fourball.See the rest of you tomorrow for the Property Brokers Sponsored Tournament.