January 6th, 2024.
Monthly Medal.

Today’s event was Stroke play. It was the “Laff’s”, January, Monthly Medal event.
Many thanks to Liam and staff of Laff’s, for their continued support of our club.

The weather was fine and warm, with minimal wind. It was quite humid during the afternoon, with sweaty brows appearing after a few holes. Conditions that we haven’t experienced of late.
The course remains in good condition, albeit dry and hard below the green tinge. The spasmodic rain of late has helped. The greens continue to look and play well.
The fairway mower has been given a break for the past few weeks, but it should be fired up again in the coming week. The recently re-introduced “Preferred Lies” has helped overcome any anomalies thrown at us with summer course conditions.
Although it may appear that the volunteer staff have been on a summer hiatus, rest assured that a lot of work is still being done, so thanks to those people.

A good field of 33 players competed in this week’s event. Two grades were declared.

RESULTS. A Grade: Winner – Keith Baker, 76 – 9 – 67. Privilege Pot, and January Monthly Medal winner.
A Grade: Runner-Up – Isaac Stephens, 85 – 14 – 71.

B Grade: Winner – Neville Swayne, 87 – 18 – 69.
B Grade: Runner-up – Dale Evans, 87 – 17 – 70. (C/B).

NEAREST THE PINS.
2nd – AIRR COUNTRY ROAD FARM SUPPLIES – Connor Jackson.
7th (2nd shot) – MOLAN PLUMBING & CIVIL – Luke Clarke.
9th – PREMIX CONCRETE – Tony Nichols.
15th – Monk & Son Ag Services – Rick Carr.
17th – SLM LAW –Geoff Webber.

Birdie Hole. (Par 5, 6th).
Keith Baker; Nick Pratt; Dave Absolom.

Best Nine Out – Keith Baker. (21 Stableford points).
Best Nine In – Andrew Burrows & Rick Carr. (21 Stableford points).

Putting Competition.
Won by Jake Clissold, who recorded 29 putts.

Longest Putt on the 18th.
Was won by Gary Lafferty (who says “It was a bloody long way”).

Balls Down the Line.
Connor Jackson 70; Tracey Baker 70; Andrew Burrows 72;
Jake Clissold 72; Rick Carr 72; Nick Pratt 72;
Tom Moran 73.

NAGA Award.
Tony Nichols won this prestigious award, with Nett 88. Good to see Tony take the opportunity to have a game!

Another “big” day of prizes and awards. Thanks to everyone who participated. Thanks also to John at the bar, and the good sized group of socializers who enjoyed the 19th. A very important part of the day!

J.C.