Yearly Archives: 2024

Another top, spring day for the annual Macedon Ranges Spring Cup.  Early to mid 20C with some wind  and the course in almost perfect condition.  This annual challenge between Romsey, Lancefield and Mt Macedon Golf Clubs always draws a strong field.  The teams stableford format sees an equal number of players from each club have their scores tallied to decide the winning team.  In the past the home team has usually won but in 2023 Lancefield overturned this with a win at Mt Macedon.

What a top day for the October medal,  lovely clear skies with just a breath of wind from the N/NE.  The spring growth was pretty much under control and the whole of Romsey Park looked fantastic, a credit to the hard work of the club’s volunteers.  Xxxxxx

Once the misty fog lifted and the sun broke through conditions were perfect for the Stableford Round. Scoring was generally good which was a reflection of the good course conditions and the weather. Daily Results
1st.      Rob Mc Donald     (17)    38 points
2nd.    David Jones           (20)   37   c/b
3rd.     Darlene Baker        (18)   37

After around 50mm of rain over Thursday evening and Friday there was a deal of casual water across some areas of the course and everything had softened.  However, much of the course was in great condition and the club’s volunteers’ work had the whole of Romsey Park looking tremendous.  Early on in the round the wind, S/SW, steadied to the mid 20sKph and the sun came out;  it was a delight to be put on the park.  The conditions saw a number of players play to or better than their handicaps.  On a top day to be out on the park the results were;

1st; Steve Wilkins – 37pts C/B

2nd; Mal Mottram – 37pts C/B

3rd; Dean Kohler – 37pts

The John Laing Quarter finals will be;

Steve Wilkins Vs Andrew Clement

Mal Mottram Vs Sherif Abdel-Sayed

Dean Kohler Vs Mick Squire

Simon Donovan Vs Bob McLennan

It was a beautiful day with a northerly wind pushing up to the mid 30sKph before settling down to the low/mid 20sKph.  The course was in top nick and those who p[utted with conviction got a good return.   After the two rounds of Singles Knockout the Women’s Semi Finals will be between the top four qualifiers.   It has been determined that top qualifier Jenny Hartley will play against Lorraine Robb and Lis Manktelow will play against Elaine Scanlon. The winner of those two matches will then play-off in the final,  good luck ladies.  Daily competition results were;
1st.    Darlene Baker       88/19/69
2nd.   David Jones         92/20/72
3rd.    Rob McDonald     89/16/73
NTPs; 3rd – Steve Wilkins, 15th – Luke Lyons

The round began under clear skies with plenty of mid spring sun, the fairways were in top nick but the rapid growth at this time of year saw some sections of very thick rough.  It is a battle keeping the grass down at this time of year.  The greens were quick and early in the round a few players saw their ball disappear back to the surrounds.  A steady, mid 30Kph wind from the S/SE also kept players guessing.  On a top day when so many players were away on the annual golf trip the results were;

1st; Craig Sandy (23) – 35pts

2nd; Bob McLennan (16) – 34pts

3rd; John Freestone (29) – 31pts

NTPs; 15th –  Bob McLennan

The weather was perfect for golf. The overnight frost melted away early and the spring sunshine was very pleasant.
Scoring was quite good as the women in the field played the first round of 2024 Singles Knockout, with everyone playing stroke.
NTPs were a reflection of Rob Mc Donald’s round; he took out three of them.  The day’s results were;
1st.    David Jones.        90/19/71   C/B
2nd.  Rob McDonald.    88/17/71
3rd.   Jenny Hartley.      98/26/72

NTPs, 3rd, 15th & 16th – Rob McDonald

Players were met with steady drizzle for much of the round.  A strong wind shifting between NW and WE made it difficult to aim and to choose the correct club.  The course remained in excellent condition with the greens and surrounds in top nick.  On a cold, wet and windy afternoon the results were;

1st; Dylan Harris (7) – 37pts

2nd; Mal Mottram (8) – 34pts

3rd; Mick Squire (4) – 33 pts c/b Ben Owen (14)

NTPs;  1st – Mal Mottram, 15th – Toby Clement, 16th – Ben Owen, Drive & Pitch 3rd – Mal Mottram, Longest Drive – Dylan Harris

It was a beautiful, sunny morning with some occasional wind from the NW/NE.  The course was in top nick and the greens had recovered very well from their recent scarifying.  Lis Manktelow made the most of the great conditions to easily win the day. On a top morning to be walking around with a sett of clubs the results were:

1st. Lis Manktelow (32)   36pts.

2nd. Jenny Hartley(25)  29pts.

3rd. Lorraine Robb(44)  26pts.

NTP 3rd. Sherif Abdel – Sayed.

The Women’s September Monthly Medal began in cold, drizzly conditions.  Later in the round there were periods of heavy rain but Elaine Scanlon was able to overcome the adverse weather to return the best score  and secure the September Medal.  Jenny Hartley followed close behind.
Results
1st & September Medalist;      Elaine Scanlon  – 118/35/83
2nd;    Jenny Hartley    – 109/25/84