Having set his sights on the much-coveted Dempster Cup for MatchPlay Club Champion for over 65 years, and not getting there, Herb Manwaring has left it until his 80s to now claim three of the last four titles.
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In a final on the weekend between two club octagenarians, Herb Manwaring has prevailed over ever-consistent Ron Kerr, 1 up at the last hole to claim his third title.
Proud as punch, Herb was last seen at the tall stools near the bar recounting plays and his key shots. I think every member of the club envies Herb's longevity and straightforward approach to the game, along with his fitness and lengthy career.
Glover goes low
On the weekend, magnificent golf conditions prevailed. The course still has a lot of run in it despite some much-needed rain last week and quite a few were ready to pounce and score well.
Not the least of these was long-term the club champion who put in a great round, that could have been dimensions better except for a couple of late sneaky bogeys. Ben Glover has shot a -1 round for 70 off the stick and as suggested, leaked a couple late meaning that the round could well have been one of the best shot in the last 20 years around our golf course.
In stableford terms, this great round accounted for 42 stableford points and easily accounted for his opposition, and most likely a few points in the handicapping quarter as well. Runners-up and leading off the ball count was Bernie Parker and Robert Bates (40), Craig Filmer (37 c/b) and Darrell Cassidy (37 c/b). NTP went to Herby Manwaring.
Stevo says 'my turn' at midweek
The man with the flashest mode of transport in the golf club has steered his shiny new buggy to a 12 hole stableford win in the midweek competition.
Showing a clean set of heels to defeat his opposition by 1 shot and his handicap by 7 shots, Bob Stevenson has relived some glory days. The 7 shots he beat his score by to return a 31 point round from the 24 point par course, have cost Bob dearly in the handicapping stakes. Bob deducts all 7 shots and will resume his duties this week with a mere 14.5 to chew on.
Runner-up again was the ever-steady Ron Kerr who had a great round of 30 stableford points. Billy Kildea did a duplication act this week, by claiming both 3rd and 4th with 28 and 27 points respectively for his returned cards this week.
Walker wins medal
Our ladies competed this week for the 2019 Medal of Medals.
Having possibly her best round of the year, Pat Walker has shone through with an impressive 95/73 to claim the voucher and the Gold Medal. Normally a great putter, Pat has, however, recorded 38 putts proving just how good this round could have been if a few of those pesky flat stick shots had of behaved themselves.
Runner-up on the day went to Alexa Preston with a 78 nett, whilst Jeanette Elliott brought home a 79 nett for a close third place finish. Jeanette Elliott won the putting event with 28 putts.
- ALBY