A FIELD of 103 golfers – including 10 visitors – teed up in a medley single stableford round at The Island Golf Course at Nambucca Heads on Saturday.
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Birthday boy of the week Noel Gaddes got more than one jackpot with his round of 42 to win C grade, playing off a handicap of 31. Best present Noel has ever received after his round. Chasing Noel home for C grade was Gary Roach (25 handicap) with 38 points.
Showing good form but missing the vouchers in C grade were Andrew Johnston (19) and Michael Lee (30), both with 37 points, and Garry Tierney (25) 36 points.
In A grade Bruce Berry (4) had a round of 37 to win from Glen Crowe (12), a round of 36, while on 35 points were Garnet O’Brien (9) and Stephen Carr (7).
In B grade, Steve Frost (17) put together 40 points to win from Trevor Hopkins (18), 38 points. Just missing in the countback was Warren Fuller(15), also 38. Peter Moxon (16) had a round of 37 as did Paul Ryan (14). Carding 36 points in the grade were Urpo Ylinen (16), Kevin Mulhall (16) and John Nettleton (14).
Balls in the rundown went to 32 with just the one player to receive and that lucky golfer was Lee Fewings.
Pins for the round went to Peter Bush at 2, Graham Weary at 5, Greg Anderson (Mullumbimby) at 7, Greg McCoy at 8, Jason Johnston (Breakers) at 13, Ian Vidler won Stu’s ball at 15, and Martin Jones collected the pro pin at 18.
On Thursday another field of 103 hit off in a medley single stableford with Greg Smith coming out on top in A grade playing off an 11 handicap.
Greg won in a countback from Paul Hilton, after rounds of 38 points.
In B grade, Robert Coneybeare (15) topped the day with 40 points. Bryan Ussher (18) was hot on his heels with 39 points.
Taking out C grade was Andrew MacKinnon (19) with just 35 points. Missing out in the countback was Derek Wynn (28), who was still happy to get a voucher. Others deserving of mention were Garry Johnston 38, Nigel Black and Neil Duffus 37 points, then Peter Bush and Martin Jones 36 points. Ball rundown went to 31 with Doug Cheetham and John Hopkins to collect.
Pins went to Walter Bortoletto at 2, Kerry McCoy at 5, Peter Bush at 7, Henny Oldenhove at 8, Col Edmonds at 13, Denys Tobin found some joy in his game by winning the 15th and Paul Ryan at 18.
The Island Sunday competition saw 26 pairs contest the mixed 4BBB event with Darren Key and Deidre Byrne swamping the field with 47 points – well in front of their nearest rivals who managed 42 points, Cheryl McEnearney and Phillip Barnes from Beverley Park Golf Club.
Peter and Narelle Delaney returned a creditable round of 41 points. All enjoyed a light lunch and refreshments after play with plenty of banter to round out the day.
This week at The Island will see medley stableford events on both Thursday and Saturday – with a welcome to all visitors.
