Sunday saw the traditional battle between the New Zealand Born & The Internationals with a field of approximately 80 on what promised to be a scorching afternoon. Given this was the third day of golf for a number of the participants it was probably as well the cloud cover remained in place and a cool Nor'easter blew through. It was only in the late afternoon for the final few holes that the temperature climbed into what was a muggy humid heat.
The draw promised a close encounter with a number of key match ups with all games being played out to the 18th. At the top of the table International Organiser Dave Robinson squeaked a win over caterer (and new golfer) Andrew Vincent 1 up. Club Champion (& Blank no.1) Paul Dunn took on Woodward Cup stalwart Nic Fry in what promised to be a close tussle. Paul emerged the winner 1 up after both players shot 73 but Nic did have to give a shot.
Andrew Hopkins proved age and experience can triumph over youth and talent with a 2 up win over Mitchell Vincent. On the flip side Liam Cumberpatch dealt to his Simon team mate Tony Park 4 up. Mihee Woo had an outstanding round to win 8 up while Raymond Liong beat his regular Saturday playing partner Lawerence Wong 4 up. David Wallace had a hard fought match with Metro star Ben Frampton that finished all square. Rose O'Brien played in a close match where she received 23 shots but shot a corrected 99 to win 2up her opponent Maria Lee having a very good round - 79 and giving nothing away. I managed a 2 up win against Innes McDonald in a match where Innes simply refused to recognise he was beaten and repeatedly brought the match back to all square.
There were clearly two grudge matches where considerable attention was focused. First Marcus Annan was taking on his friend (?) and long time playing partner David Issac - the clubs resident Welshman. As usual Marcus went for the physiological advantage and turn up to the first tee wearing a Welsh scarf and sheltering under a large umbrella in the colours of Wales - dragons and all. Alas his plans were for nought as he suffered what could only be described as a humiliating defeat 6 down. Marcus will claim in his defence that he did play to his handicap but David showed a return to the form of yesteryear that was simply irresistible. It was a remarkable weekend for David he played the course three times and finished 18 under the card!! His slope index will be diving faster than the New Zealand dollar.
The other match involved two club characters in Steve Savill and Charles Whitwham. It would be hard to imagine any pair being more hard nosed or competitive than these two however on the day Savill (Metro player extraordinaire) vanquished Charles by 9 shooting a 75 which will in the future will create more sectoral problems for his team manager. It was a miserable day for Charles with England being bowled out for 51 and the only highlight being the winning of the sevens.
The final result was a win to the Internationals by 9 holes (they were just very lucky!!)
Once again we were treated to a lovely meal from Amanda and her staff consisting of a plated meal of roast pork with roast potatoes & pumpkin with vegetables to the table of beans courgettes and broccoli followed by a brandy basket with fresh fruit salad and cream for dessert. Quickly the after match meals are becoming a highlight of the days play particularly as they are great value at $20. You are really missing out if you do not participate in these social events.
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