Yearly Archives: 2017

Despite Bacchus Marsh West Golf Club (BMWGC) being outside Dalhousie District Romsey and BMWGC have long enjoyed a very positive relationship.  The BMWGC annual Bowl was played in still conditions with the field hitting off on a very frosty morning.  The RGC team of Wendy Gosden, Kath Jekabsons and Darlene Baker again rose to the occasion and performed well with 96 pts to be runners-up behind Gisborne with 98 pts.  Wendy had a great round taking out C Grade with 35 pts.

The mid-week Stableford round hit-off on a crisp early winter’s morning.  There was plenty of dew on the fairways and greens which rapidly slowed the ball and made putting more challenging that usual.   It was not until the middle of the front nine that the sun came out.  A of the highlight of the day was a birdie on the long par 4 5th hole to Darlene Baker.  The morning’s results were;

Women’s Winner; Darlene Baker (22) – 34 pts from Wendy Gosden (37) – 32 pts.

Men’s Winner; Michael McCarten (14) – 35 pts

Women’s 9-hole Winner; Jenny Hartley (34) – 14 pts

The Men’s and Women’s 4BBB pairs was played on Saturday, June 3rd.  Results were;

Men’s Pairs; Darren Newnham (12)/Andrew Evans (9) – 48 pts, Scott Williams (19)/Chris vanDerVliet (25) – 44 pts, Mark Andrews(18)/Cameron Newnham (24) – 43 pts, Andrew Clement (10)/Shannon Wright (15) – 42 pts

Women’s Pairs; Jenny Hartley (36)/Denise O’Meara (45) – 44 pts, Virginia Newell (20)/Elaine Scanlon (33) – 43 pts, Darlene Baker (22)/Donna Robinson (20) – 40 pts.

NTPs; 1st – Andrew Evans, 15th – Phil Newell & 16th – Mick Nicholls Snr

The 24 Hole Stroke Romsey Open was played on Sunday June 4th.  Results were;

                                     Stroke                            Handicap

A Grade;            Chris Lingard – 94            Dennis Davenport – 92

B Grade;             Peter Nelson -96                Mick Prorok – 89

C Grade;              Scott Munro – 113            Cody Munro – 79

AM H/C; Cody Munro – 39                         PM H/C; Jim Patton – 41 2/3

NTPs; 1^st– Graeme Hogg, 8^th – Mark Corradin, 9^th – Michael McCarten and 10^th – Peter Nelson.

A more detailed report can be located here –  RGC-Open’17Report

Romsey was well represented at the annual Kyneton 4BBB tournament, it was the 1st day of winter and conditions were cool and wet.  There was a large field with teams from many Dalhousie and other local clubs.  Kyneton made every effort to keep the field well fed, watered and warm with special drinks and snacks on the 5th and 14th tees.  Out teams, Beryl Cole/Wendy Gosden, Lorraine Robb/Denise O’Meara and Darlene Baker/Elaine Scanlon all performed well with Elaine (33) and Darlene(22) taking out B Grade with 38 pt

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The day began under dark skies with a cold, south-westerly wind.  The more sheltered areas of Romsey Park were much warmer, especially after the sun broke through.  With fairways  lush and giving everyone good lies the course was in top nick so there were no excuses for poor scoring.  The morning’s results were;

Winner & May Medalist; Darlene Baker – 104/22/82 from Lorraine Robb.

Least Putts; Darlene Baker – 34

9-hole Winner; Jenny Hartley – 60/14/78,

Least Putts; Leila Beasley – 15

Men’s Comp winner; Michael McCarten – 92/14/78 from Bruce Robb

The round began with a gusting wind blowing from the north, as the day progressed the wind moved to the east and then shifted back and forth, this caused much havoc for balls in the air and forced players to think carefully before pulling a club from the bag.  The course was again in top condition; the fairways were a little soft, they bounced true and had excellent cover ensuring balls sat up.  While the field was quite strong a number of members were absent representing RGC at the 2017 Lancefield Open (Shannon Wright/Mick Nichols Jnr winners with 50 pts) so many in the field felt they had a better than average chance of taking the May Medal.  The day saw three players putting in good rounds and looking in excellent positions to win the day but when it came down to it one bad hole was all that really separated them.  There was also a good field of women competing in the 2nd round of the 2017 Silver Spoon.  On a cool, windy day the results were;

Winner & May Medalist; Rob Rea – 85/19/66 from Michael McCarten – 82/15/67 & Anthony Lakey – 92/22/70

Silver Spoon Rd 2 Winner; Darlene Baker – 97/22/75

NTPs; 16th – Bob McLennan,

Least Putts; Rob Rea – 24 &  Lorraine Robb – 31

The round began on a crisp, late autumn morning with a gentle breeze blowing from the south.  The cold air and soft fairways made for challenging second shots with many players selecting long irons to approach the green.  The fairways were in top condition and the greens continue to putt very true however the heavy dew meant all players had to putt with conviction to the cup, so it was a tough to post a good score.  The morning’s results were;

Winner; Jenny Hartley (36) –   34 pts from Darlene Baker (23) – 30 pts

Men’s Winner; Michael McCarten (15) 30 pts (including a top birdie on the Par 3, 164m  1st)

The final round of the 2017 men’s championships had everyone looking to B Grade for a close result.  In A Grade Dean Jones seemed to have it pretty much sewn up.  The recent warm, late autumn weather saw the course in excellent nick and, despite the 10mm of rain over night, conditions remained fairly consistent for the three weeks of the championships.  The day began under cool overcast skies but gradually the sun came out and the afternoon warmed.  Again the colder air and the soft fairways saw everyone lose distance off the tee but the greens were holding well so well played approach shots held on the greens,  The temporary green, on the bird damaged 16th, was a bit of a gamble and all players really needed to putt with confidence, par on this hole was an excellent score.  Despite a  number of players putting in good front nines one golfer, playing well under his handicap, jumped ahead and was able to hold his nerve to record an excellent win. On a still, cool day the results were;

Day’s Winner – Michael McCarten – 82/17/65 from Andrew Laing – 90/19/71

NTPs; 1st, 15th & 16th – Dean Jones

2017 Romsey Golf Club Champion; Dean Jones – 226

2017 Romsey Golf Club B Grade Champion;  Michael McCarten – 271

Laurie Thompson Shield (Best Nett by a junior); Michael McCarten – 217

Peter Scanlon Shield (Best nett by a player 55yrs+); Dean Jones -220

John Jeffries Shield (best overall nett); Michael McCarten – 217

Seniors Cup (Best nett by a player 70 Yrs+); Bob McLennan – 232, C/B from Ron Walker

2017 Winners Michael McCarten, RGC Capt Anthony Lakey, Bob McLennan & Dean Jones

2017 RGC Champions Kath Jekabsons & Dean Jones

Another cool, still morning with plenty of dew across the course however the course was playing longer than over the last few weeks.  The final round of the 2017 Club Championships saw previous champion, Kath Jekabsons was paired with relative new comer and 2nd place holder, Jenny Hartley so a tight competition was guaranteed.  Other golfers took advantage of the benign conditions to post excellent scores.  Highlights included a “gobbler” by Beryl Cole on the 159m Par 3 third and a birdie by Darlene Baker on the 364m Par 5 fourth.  In the men’s competition exciting junior, Michael McCarten played brilliantly and really had a field day.  On a very pleasant morning the day’s results were;

Winner; Darlene Barker – 95/23/72 from evergreen veteran Leila Beasley – 114/39/75

Least Putts; Beryl Cole – 29

Men’s Winner; Michael McCarten (18) – 45 pts

2017 Womens Club Champion; Kath Jekabsons – 328

2017 Women’s Nett Champion; Jenny Hartley (38) – 228

Following the round everyone enjoyed a meal in the clubrooms and life member, Helene Newnham, presented the 2017 Championship’s Nett award to Jenny.

The field teed off under overcast skies with merely a zephyr from the south.  Soon enough the sun came out and the afternoon warmed a little making for a very pleasant round of golf.  The cold air and the soft fairways saw all but the longest hitters lose distance off the tee.  Again, heavy dews, soft fairways and the plentiful grass clippings saw “Mark, Lift, Clean & Replace” given.  Steady golf from a number of players saw the day’s competition looking like a battle between three then one player shot ahead before a disastrous 14th saw him fall back to the field.  One highlight of the day saw Dean Jones play his second shot on the par 4, 365m 4th from the within the branches of a large old tree.  Deano was able to hack it back onto the fairway then par the hole!  On a very pleasant day the results were;

Winner; Dean Jones – 74/3/71 from Jim Patton – 93/20/93 & Ron Walker – 97/24/73

NTPs; 1st – Anthony Freeman, 15th – Michael McCarten & 16th – Jim Patton

2017 Club Championships

A Grade – Dean Jones – 148

B Grade – Jim Patton – 187, Michael McCarten – 189, Mick Nicholls Jnr – 191 & Scott Williams – 191