We are at the halfway mark in the Men's Club Championships and some topsy turvy scores have come in as players battle the elements and the course to post a handy result.
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As we head towards week 2, the A Grade battle for Club Champion sits with one shot in it between returning former champion Mark Parker, who sits one shot ahead of long-term current champion Ben Glover.
This sets up a thrilling finish in Rounds 3 and 4 this weekend.
In B and C Grades there are some enthralling battles set up as well with Peter Steinke and Brian Wales tied atop B Grade, while in C Grade Robert Bates has Herb Manwaring covered by a mere one shot also. This is the closest we have seen all grades at the half way point.
Parker Claims the Omo on Day 1
On Day 1 the prize was a year's worth of washing powder, and guaranteeing Jamie will have him spic-n-span in the paint booth each day, Mark Parker has returned to regular golf with a vengeance.
Emulating his good form at the club's Open Tournament, "Reggie" claimed the Day's Event, the A Grade Medal, the A Grade scratch and a handicap deduction with a superb round of 74 off the stick for a 65 nett.
In B Grade, Robert Bates claimed the Medal with a 70 nett while Dan McGrath shot the best B Grade Scratch on the day with an 87.
Balls went back to 73 nett on a countback and were awarded to Brian Wales (68), Robert Bates (70), Dan McGrath (71), Craig Filmer (72), Herb Manwaring (72) and Bernie Parker (73 c/b).
Our the hole in one prize did not go off, however Nearest the Pin on the 10th at 4.1m was Herb Manwaring.
Kevin Hoppe had his name drawn out by Maryanne Fitzgerald for the lucky carton draw and the drawer claimed at least one of the 24 belonged to her.
Glover Gets it Done on day 2
On day 2 the winds eased slightly and Ben Glover made the most of it, taking his turn to win the day's event with a 73 off the stick for a 68 nett.
With Mark Parker easing outward on his day 2 score, this brought the boys back together in the championship race. Ben claimed the daily trophy for his efforts.
Balls went back to 73 nett again proving the course has some bite in it at the moment. Balls were claimed by Peter Steinke (69), Mark Parker (70), Peter Elliott (71), Eric Kuhn (71) and John Hawkins (73).
Championship Progress
Our top four place-getters in each grade are listed below for the record and also to let others know where they may sit coming into the penultimate round this Saturday.
A Grade B Grade C Grade McLean Gold Cup
Mark Parker 152 Peter Steinke 168 Robert Bates 183 Mark Parker 135
Ben Glover 153 Brian Wales 168 M Manwaring 185 Peter Steinke 142
Kevin Hoppe 163 Craig Filmer 173 Tom Poole 206 Ben Glover 143
Peter Elliott 170 Craig Henman 182 Brian Wales 143
