Above: Son-and-father team Michael (left) and Paul Dunstan before hitting off.
DESPITE the wet, golf at Garfield is continuing with minimal disruption … and the continued use of carts.
Besides normal competitions, the West Gippsland Women’s Golf Association Doris Page event was held last Friday.
Most of the course is in great shape, with only a few localised wet areas. In a way, the wet weather has been a blessing in that it has highlighted some issues with the drainage system that are being taken care of.
The wet areas on the fifth, sixth and seventh holes are expected to begin drying out now that the blockages have been found and opened. Once there’s more drying out, drains will be fully repaired and the areas affected levelled and sown.
Hats off to life members Gary Kelly and Peter Johnson and member Mick Matthews who, with course staff Duane and Phil, spent considerable time locating and opening up the blockages and getting the drains running again. Thanks to their efforts, Garfield has become a true all-weather course.
The week got off to a good start with pleasant playing conditions for the 13 women competing in their Tuesday competition.
Sharon Carmody was the star, winning the monthly medal, coming back to good form after an enforced two months off because of injury.
Meredith Bowers continues to play excellent golf, winning the Rose Bowl (a board event) and the Silver Spoon. Meredith will play in the state Silver Spoon final at Waverley in late October.
@BT Sub Sport Gaz:TUESDAY
Monthly medal: S. Carmody 93 (23) 76, Rose Bowl: M. Bowers: 89 (24) 65 for round one and 95 (23) 72 for round two. Best nine out: L. Pinner, best nine in: G. Franklin. DTL: D. Huyskens, Putting: D. Huyskens (28 on a countback). NTP: L. Matthews (eighth), M. Bowers (11th), L. Matthews (16th, second shot). Birdies: L. Matthews (fourth), M. Bowers (11th), D. Huyskens (18th). Gobblers: R. Knee (third), L. Matthews (fourth), D. Huyskens (18th).
@BT Sub Sport Gaz:THURSDAY
Twenty-one players braved the cold conditions for the men’s Thursday stableford, with good scores posted by George Gray and Peter Skinner.
Winner: G. Gray (28) 44 points; second: P. Skinner (18) 40 points. DTL: P. Lacey (20) 38 points. NTP: G. Gray (eighth), M. Atkins (ninth), P. Skinner (11th and 14th), S. Kokut (16th). The secret nine was shared by G. Gray and P. Lacey.
@BT Sub Sport Gaz:FRIDAY
Garfield hosted the WGWGA Doris Page day, the fundraiser for the women’s country teams, an important day in the WGWGA calendar.
Local knowledge was an advantage in the Doris Page foursomes stableford event, as the Garfield team of Bernadette Clark and Deirdre Pilkington took the honours with 37 points, followed by Leesa Matthews and Vikki Templeton, 36 points.
@BT Sub Sport Gaz:SATURDAY
The stableford was contested by 65 men and seven women in cold but calm, conditions. Again, good scores surprised everyone and gave the handicapper a bit of homework to do.
A Grade: G. McLure (8) 40 points. B Grade: P. Skinner (18) 39 points. C Grade: C, Smith (27) 44 points. NTP: G. McLure (fourth), D. Williams (eighth), G. Needham (ninth), S. O’Donnell (11th), C. Davies (14th), R. Keay (16th), P. Fedorenko (fifth, second shot), G. McLure (seventh, second shot). DTL: D. Williams 40 points, G. Turner and G. Sinclair 39 points, S. Squires, T. Franklin, R. Dincan and M. Cousin, all 38 points. Women: Winner A. McLure (28) 38 points. Raffle: A. Patten.Next Saturday’s event is a par.
@BT Sub Sport Gaz:CLUB NOTES
The annual general meeting is on Friday 26 August at the clubhouse, from 7.30pm.
Garfield is offering a great membership deal for the coming year. Read the advertisement in the sports section or visit the club’s website, www.garfieldgolf.com.au
