3rd round of the Club championship won by Firmen Allen
Golf Notes
On Sunday a good field of players contested the third round of the Club Championships for a trophy donated by Sam Faint. There were a number of good scores across the afternoon however the winner of the trophy was Firmen Allan with 74 off the stick for an excellent net 67. Runner up was Des Kelaher net 68 with balls going to John Hartley 69, Tom Mellor 69, Bevan Benson 70, Mike Artis 70, Craig Ruttley 71, Bill Simpson 71 and Kevin Kelaher 71. NTPs went Firmen Allan 3rd, Ali Smith 12th and Craig Ruttley the 16th. In singles match play results Mike Artis defeated Kev Kelaher 1 up in a very close game whilst in fourball matchplay results Dave McMurtrie and Graham Bowman defeated Bill Simpson and John Hartley 1 up at the 19th in another very close game.
The Club Championship format now allows players to take their 2 best scores over the first 3 rounds whilst the 4th and final round must be played and counted in the overall 54 hole result. After three rounds and taking the players two best scores our joint Championship leaders are Peter York and Chris Sweeney on 147 followed by Kevin Kelaher 151 with Firmen Allan and Craig Ruttley both on 155.
It all points to an exciting final round on Sunday August 27th. In the Mens Championships net event Chris Sweeney with his two best net scores total of 127 sits 9 shots ahead of veteran Des Kelaher on 136. Two shots back on 138 is Ian Cabot with Firmen Allen 141, Dave McMurtrie 141 and Peter Simpson on 142.
After the third round of our Ladies Championships Amanda Koopman’s on 164 sits well ahead of Lib Thompson on 185 with the net event leader Lib Thompson 134 just ahead of Amanda Koopman on 139 and Ali Smith on 144.
Players please note we now have a number of small yellow sand bins located around the course. Can we be vigilant in filling in our divots both on the tees and on the fairways please.
Next week Sunday 30th July we play a 4BBB Multiplier for David Kelly and Bill McKids trophy. The following week Sunday 6th August is an Individual Stableford for Dave McMurtries trophy.