IT'S BEEN a while since The Island Golf Course at Nambucca Heads experienced the weather patterns brought to us by La Nina - with greenkeeper Greg reporting more than 200mm-plus hammering down in the space of a week.
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It's quite amazing that our course was still playable most days for those willing to walk. All of this week's competitions suffered from a fall in contestants due to the impacts upon the course and daily weather.
Tuesday February 16 was a Medley Single Stableford with only 16 brave souls sloshing around for 18 holes. For Les Mohr (23 handicap) it was worth it, as he top scored in the small field with 31 points to win the daily trophy. Others to finish with good (given the conditions) scores were Andrew Macdonald (South West Rocks) and Bradley Dyet (Kempsey) with 30 points, Paul Ryan 29 and Hans Jansen 27 - who all win a ball.
NTPs went to B Dyet on 5, A Macdonald on 8 and Neil Duffus on 2 (other NTPs not available).
Wednesday February 17 was a Women's Canadian Foursome with 48 players, some experiencing parts of the course for the first time, courtesy of their partner. Horror stories were shared over a delicious lunch and a soothing drink.
Lyn Grose teamed with Jenny Johnston to win with a creditable 75.12 nett followed closely by Linda Piccin and Jen Thorne 76.88. Coming third was Rhonda Rowe and Thea Kimber 77.88. Nearest the pin on 5 was won by Gwen Maxwell, while Jenny Johnston won the pizza on 13 and Judy Boyle won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18. The ball comp rundown went to 80.50 nett.
Thursday February 18 saw another small field for a Medley Single Stableford. Philip Mander (14) and Drew Glasson (10) both scored 36 points, with Philip the winner on countback. Other good scores were carded by William Mann 36, and Urpo Ylinen and Peter Moxon both with 35. The ball comp went down to 30 points on countback. NTP results not advised.
Saturday also suffered from those who did not want to get their feet or umbrellas wet - actually, the weather was okay for most of the day. Paul McElhinney (20) made the most of the small field - preferred lies and bunkers GUR (Ground Under Repair) helped, I'm sure! - as he cleaned up with a fine 38 points to win from Michael Kenny (4) from Sawtell with 37 points.
Other good scores were returned by Stephen Buddeke (Gosford) and Philip Mander 36, and Peter Watt (Sawtell) 35. The ball rundown went to 33 on countback.
NTPs went to Bernie Dugdale on 2, Paul McElhinney on 5, Peter Farrell on 7, Drew Glasson got the voucher on 8, Stuart Johnston got the voucher on 13, no one got Stu's ball on 15, and the Pro Pin Jackpot $30 on 18 went to Michael Kenny (Sawtell).
Men's pennants are soon back on. Competition starts on Sunday April 11 and members wishing to represent their club and play this exciting format are asked to place their details on the nomination form on the Golf noticeboard (be quick - closing soon).
Meanwhile, the ladies Opening Day has been re-scheduled for Wednesday March 10. Tomorrow will see a 9 hole Chook Run. And on Saturday there will be a Medley Single Stableford.
See you on The Island!
