A bright cool sunny winters day welcomed 54 players. The 9.30am Shotgun start helped those coming up from Brisbane and were greeted by lovely green fairways and Quality Greens. Numerous cancellations a day before and on the morning of, made for 6 swinging groups in a smallish field. Those impacted cheerfully accepted the challenge, but this did slow up result correlation and the presentation afterwards.
The 4BBB groups were nicely sheltered from the Westerly gusting wind by the tight fairway lining by trees. Scoring was steady with men's runner up Allan English / Bill Bruce on 41 Pts pipped on a count back by Doug Lukin / Rick Fry (Be patient your time will come!), with ball run down to 35 points. NTPs: 4th Les Nathanson, 7th Peter Nimmo, 14th Bill Bruce and 16th Peter White.
Captain Julie Crombie witnessed the late moulding of her draw due to late changes with a smile. Julie congratulated women's runner up Lisa Bruce / Julie Brown on 41 Pts and winners with a fine effort, Vivienne Trenfield / Di Dixon on 42 Pts with the ball rundown to 33. NTPs: 4th Jenna Lyons, 7th Cathy Clarke, 14th Anita Nimmo and 16th Tessa English.
Sadly, I must also salute the passing of our member Michael Harrison Snr, who's cheerful and interested demeanour was much valued as a playing partner. He will be missed and I acknowledge a substantial number of registered players who preferred to attend his funeral on the day.
An excellent hot lunch and refreshments were enjoyed by all. Glenn Neighbour in the Pro Shop, Captain Graham who assisted me with results and a cheerful catering/bar staff rounded out a very pleasant day.
Next Game - Royal Queensland Golf Club Monday 27th August am Shotgun start.
