December 2nd, 2023. Stroke.

Today’s event was stroke play. It was the “Gary Fryers Painting” December Monthly Medal event.
Many thanks to Gary and Louise for their ongoing support of our club.
A field of 23 men competed in this weeks event.
The event was combined with Round 4 (final) of the Men’s Championships, and the (final) Round 3 of the Ladies Championships. (The overall player numbers were in the mid 30’s).

Three grades were declared.
The weather was fine and mild, with only a bit of wind to make things interesting.
The course is lovely and green; the greens continue to look great, and play well. Congratulations to Dave and crew for their great work.

RESULTS. A Grade: Winner – Tom Baker, 74 – 0 – 74.
A Grade: Runner-Up – Bernie Sinnott, 83 – 8 – 75.

B Grade: Winner – Rick Carr, 88 – 16 – 72. Privilege Pot and Monthly Medal winner.
B Grade: Runner-up – Norm Tonks, 93 – 17 – 76.

C Grade: Winner – Connor Jackson, 94 – 20 – 74. (C/B).
C Grade: Runner-up – Gary Lafferty, 93 – 19 – 74.

NEAREST THE PINS.
2nd – AIRR COUNTRY ROAD FARM SUPPLIES – Liam Lafferty.
7th (2nd shot) – MOLAN PLUMBING & CIVIL – Luke Clarke.
9th – PREMIX CONCRETE – Dave Absolom.
15th – Monk & Son Ag Services – Dave Absolom.
17th – SLM LAW –Luke Clarke.

Birdie Hole. 2nd, Par 3.
Liam Lafferty; Simon Baker.

Best Nine Out – Rick Carr. (20 stableford points).
Best Nine In – Tom Baker. (19 stableford points).

Balls Down the Line.
Liam Lafferty 76; Tom Moran 77; Luke Clarke 77;
Dave Absolom 78; Paul Stephens 78; Ray Jackson 78;
Col Keane 78.

Putting Competition.
Tom Moran, who recorded 24 putts.

Longest Putt on the 18th was won by Bernie Sinnott.

This was a “big” day of prizes and awards. Thanks to everyone who participated.
Thanks also to Bubble and Mel, and others, for running the BBQ and celebrations in the “pavilion” after the game. Great effort.

Next Saturday (9th December) is the Annual Righties v Lefties event. Hoping for a good roll-up, and a fun day.

J.C.