We had a mixed bag of fruit today weather wise. We started the day with blue sky and sunshine with 31 degrees threatening at about 11.30 am. by the time we reached the 6ht fairway the dark clouds were rolling in. By the time we had putted out and reached the 7th tee we were hit with strong winds and heavy rain accompanied by thunder. It was so noisy we could not hear any siren warning and had to ring the Pro Shop to find out if the siren had been sounded. Having high tailed into the clubhouse we waited just long enough to have a coffee break and went back out when the rain had ceased. Having made it back out to the 7th fairway we just managed to reach the green when more lightning and thunder threatened so once again we scuttled back to the clubhouse. Large branches had come down in the wind and there was loose timber everywhere. At this point a lot of the golfers gave up having got thoroughly wet. Nigel Asken had got a Hole In One at the 12th so we all wanted to finish the competition to ensure his qualification. The radar was looking promising so those of us brave enough to continue on went back to our places and continued our game and the weather was pleasant for the rest of the match. Amazingly enough there were some great scores out there today so obviously the elements do not worry some people.
My playing partners today were Kevin O'Brien, Col Kelly and Alice Diamond. They were great company and we did have some highlights some of which were Kevin's birdie at the 18th and the 5th hole where we all scored 3/3. The boys beat us for the Keno Ticket however Alice and I won a ball each which made our day.
The Golf Event of the day was a Mixed 2 Ball Team + Single Stableford + NSW Mixed 4BBB Qualifying.
We had 86 starters with 12 visitors from Ashlay, Coffs Harbour, Cumberland, Everglades, Highlands, Mangrove Mountain, Orchid Hills, Richmond, Riverside Oaks, Trundle and Wyong.
RESULTS:
HOLE IN ONE: CONGRATULATIONS TO NIGEL ASKEN FOR A HOLE IN ONE AT THE 12TH! Well done Nigel!
1ST MIXED QUALIFIER: Nigel Asken & Sheena Asken - 48 points
2ND MIXED QUALIFIER: Keith Bourne and Susan Bourne - 46 points
3RD MIXED QUALIFIER: Richard Casey and Leonie Casey - 43 points
The top three Mixed Fourball Pairs shown above have qualified to play in the District Finals at Wyong on Sunday 15th June 2014.
2 BALL MIXED RESULTS:
WINNER: Nigel Asken & Sheena Asken - 48 points
RUNNERS UP: Keith Bourne and Susan Bourne - 46 points
3RD: Paul Morgan and Sheena Asken - 45 points
MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:
WINNER: Paul Watson - 42 points
RUNNER UP: Gary Strotz - 40 points
WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:
WINNER: Susan Bourne - 40 points
RUNNER UP: Sheena Asken - 38 points
NEAREST THE PINS:
MEN'S 12TH: Nigel Asken - Hole in One
LADIES 8TH: To be advised
BALLS WENT TO:
MEN: 30 points (neat)
LADIES: 28 points (neat)
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Col Matterson had a birdie on the 3rd and followed that up with an Eagle on the 4th; Nigel Asken limped home with 37 points after his Hole in One; Leonie Casey putted well until the rain started; Susan Bourne played consistently for her 40 points chipping and putting well; Richard Casey had a good back 9; Keith Bourne had some exceptional putting; Kevin O'Brien had a birdie on the 18th and an exceptional drive on the 7th; Alice Diamond drove to the green on the 14th and 5th scoring 3 pointers; Col Kelly finished well; my highlight was starting the front 9 well until the storm set in and winning a ball on the day.
