MCG News 16/09/18

Martinborough Golf Report

Reporter: Ailsa Malneek

After last week’s wash out everyone managed to get a game in this week, there might even be some sun burnt golfers after Sunday’s Lamb & Chardonnay tournament!!

Grumpies played stableford; 1^stRay Matthews on CB from Guy Walmsley; 3^rdAndy Morison.

The nine-holers played combined competition to catch up. Stableford 1^stJan Fergusson on CB from Jaquee Reed 18, 3^rdSandra Burgess on CB from Sherryl Howie 17. Nearest the pins Sherryl Howie and Elizabeth Goodall. Thurlow Four Ball Best Ball – 1^stSherryl Howie & Billie Holmes 20, 2^ndJan Fergusson & Jenny Tosswill 18, 3^rdMichele Falleni & Jenny Tucker 13.

On Wednesday the ladies also played combined competition, Par: Carol Parkinson (all square), 2^ndSandra Petersen (-2), 3^rdJu Allen (-3). Nett 1^stCarole Parkinson (74), 2^ndSandra Petersen (75), 3^rdMariana McDermott (77); Mariana also won the putting with 32. Nearest the pins: Felicity Warren and Lyle Griffiths. On Friday the ladies finally broke the drought and for the 50^thplaying of the Ladies Stout Challenge took the cup from Royal Wellington, Sandra Petersen had 40 points – top score of the day – well done ladies!

Thursday club: 1^stChris Ranish & Bill Gordon (40), 3^rdPaul McKenzie and Andrew Sim (39). Twos: Doug Clark, Joel Macklin, Sheldon McNamara, Ro Griffiths & Bill Gordon. Nearest the pin: Keith Rayner.

Sunday was a stunning day with a light breeze, thanks to sponsors Eastwood Motor Group for putting on a great Lamb and Chradonnay tournament! 1^stTeam Nick Morison (Doug Vrame, James Blundell, Don McCreary & Nick Morison) – 57.125, 2^ndTeam Fahey 58.125, 3^rdTeam Trevor Hawkins (Doug Clark, Matt Thomas, Richard Mills & Trev) –  59, 4^thTeam Shane Hartnell (Nige Malneek, Craig Colton, Scotty the butcher & Shane) 59.25.  The meat packs look great!

AB Martin mixed foursomes (aka the divorce tournament!) coming up this Sunday and don’t forget to register for the men’s 72/36 hole tournament 29^th– 30^thSeptember. Good golfing everyone!

The winning team below : Lamb & Chardonnay. Doug Vrame, James Blundell, Nick Morison, Don McCreary.