The Week That Was........

Saturday's Match of the Day was a Teams Event - Bamboozle Stableford (best three of the four scores counting on each hole). As anticipated the scoring was once again of a high calibre but setting a total early in the morning that was simply too hard to beat was the team of Grant Adamson, Rob Aitken, Michael Ambrose & Paul Davies with 127 points.

There were plethora of teams tied on 120 points and in countback order they were: Jim Glass Bryan Graham David Hicks & Ahmad Hosseini in second, Ken Fergus Philip Hong Andrew Hopkins & Andrew Sloane in third from Andrew Gillespie, Brent Musgrave, Chris Richmond, & Joe Tiller.

Undoubtedly the highlight of the afternoon was a hole in one by David Blair at 11. We were on 8 green at the time and given the noise from the tee we were in no doubt the ball was in the hole. Congratulations David very well done and thanks for "the shout" afterwards it was much appreciated. Including David's ace the two's pool of $280 was divided amongst 13 winners each receiving $21.55 while the opening pool of $65 for the jackpot carries over.

Nearest the pin on 11 was surprise surprise David Blair - $35 while on 3 it was Simon Yorke for a similar amount. Nearest to the pin on 2 for 2 sponsored by Linden Leaves was Paul Davies while Bruce Taylor was successful for the Benjarong Thai Cuisine voucher on 18. Nett Eagles once again had an opening pool this time of $65 and hole 17 was drawn with Alan Scott and Bryan Graham being the winners.

In the final of the Top Dog Dean Palmer and I were completely outplayed by Niven Boyle and Ian Currie. I wish I could say it was a game of two halves but effectively it was a game of one very long half. Well played Niven and Ian you were far too good for us on the day and you are worthy Top Dog Champions. For those wondering about the score suffice to say it was well and truly convincing.

Despite the threat of bad weather, and it eventuating, the pairings in the Page Trophy semi's decided it was not bad enough to postpone play. In the first match off, the husband and wife combination of, Murray and Lorraine Smith proved too strong for Glenn Bongartz and Alison McMillan although in the food stakes I understand Alison was a clear winner rewarding Glenn for good shots with whitebait sandwiches and afghans. I understand there is now a waiting list to play with Alison next year but that Glenn is at the head of the queue and expressing considerable interest in playing mixed golf on a more regular basis with Alison as well.

In the other match the Cains played the Scott's in what promised to be a highly competitive encounter. The Scott's got off to a flying start but then Terry and Struan knuckled down and closed the gap they were unable to get in front and the match finished 4/2 in favour of Alan & Karyn at 16. Defying the inclement conditions they then played out 17 & 18, which in my view was nothing short of madness, before relaxing in front of a Grant Osborn inspired fire in the clubhouse (just as well we have heaps of firewood!!).