Our Mixed Foursomes Club Championship was completed on Saturday and Sunday two weeks ago. This event is one of the most difficult for all players - a lack of rhythm contributing to the difficulties, particularly on the greens.  Congratulations to all players who took on the challenge.

FINAL RESULTS:

A Grade Scratch

• Shelley Chapman and Mitchell Arnold - 84, 81 = 165 - Champions

• Corrina Hunt and Gary Hunt - 85, 88 = 173 - RU

• Pamela Dilucchio and Ken Dilucchio - 94, 93 = 187 - Champions

• Maxine Malcolm and Frank Michael - 96, 93 = 189 - RU

• Corrina Hunt and Gary Hunt - 71, 74 = 145 - Champions

• Shelley Chapman and Mitchell Arnold 78, 75 = 154 RU

• Angela Toto and Brian Thorn 74, 75 - 149 - Champions

• Pamela Dilucchio and Ken Dilucchio - 76, 76 = 152 RU (CB)

Warren Trophy:  Antill Park played very good golf and won all three matches.  Kevin Lockwood and Stephen Hale went down 4 and 3, Talby Elmoh and Mick Lewis 5 and 4 and James Blaker and Duanne Johnston were 1 down.

Gibson Trophy:  A very good contest with some very close matches.  Brad Keys and Peter Southby were beaten 4 and 3.  Michael Vance and Shuki Borthwick won their match 3 and 2 and Brian Berrell and Andrew Roberts won the 18th hole to square their match.  Final result 1 1/2 games each.

The course was in fantastic condition and the playing conditions superb. 

Reporter - James Blaker.

As a result of a much appreciated sponsorship / donation of materials by Austral Masonry, the 10th tee will have a major makeover commencing in early August.  After a series of quotations (3), we have accepted a quote from Borderscapes for the work.  Borderscapes was the lowest quote as well as the preferred company by the supplier of the materials.

During the renovations, the tee area for the 10th will be moved forward.  We anticipate that the new 10th tee will be in play prior to the club championships commencing in October.

We have trialed the Sunday comp once a month over the past few months.  It has not been successful.  Some members and members from other clubs have suggested that it is the infrequency of the event that has caused a lack of response.

Commencing August 4, we have decided to set aside a number of time slots from 11am for a Sunday competition every week.  This will be a three month trial and will determine our future direction for competition play on Sundays.

Damage due to vandalism to the first green occurred on Monday night this week.

We would be very keen for information regarding this event if anyone hears of anything in the coming days.  

As a result, there is an area in the middle front portion of the green that has been marked for relief.

Cart Users

Please be aware of where you park your cart.  Front of green may often be a contributor to slow play.  For example, on the second hole, we have had numerous complaints when cart drivers park at the front (10 metres from the green) when the pin is at the back, resulting in significant time wasted for the group behind - by the time players walk off the green to the cart after everyone has putted out - it can be frustrating if it happens on every hole.