Despite the afternoon’s forecast temperature of 34C play began at the usual time as the extreme temperature was not predicted to hit until over an hour after the round.  Players were met by a NNE wind gusting to over 45Kph so while shots could start down the middle many were often blown well into the rough; the ability to keep the ball low was a decided plus.  The week’s heat had hardened all fairways and saw numerous golfers driving close to the greens on par 4s that were under 345m however, given the wind, this long hitting also was a high risk/high reward  situation.  One highlight from the round was Mitch Atlas’ eagle on the 335m par 4 6th.  On a warm, windy afternoon the results were;

1st; Steve Wilkins (19) – 39 pts

2nd; Simon Donovan (18) 37 pts C.b

3rd; Dean Kohler (16) 37 pts C/b Davey Kenney (14)

NTPs; 1st Rob Rea, 15th – Rob Rea, 16th –  Mick Nicholls Snr

Congratulations to RGC women’s captain Darlene Baker whose “off the beater” score of 91 won the Hidden Valley Women’s tournament and to Jenny Hartley who was 2nd on a C/B for best H/cap  nett score.

Elaine Scanlon, Jenny Hartley and Darlene Baker attended the Marysville Bowl which was won by a team from Mansfield. The weather was warm and still and the course was in great condition.  The highlight of the day for the Romsey contingent was an eagle on the par 4, 6th by Jenny,  congratulations Jenny.  Jenny also earned 2 Player of the Year points.  

On a lovely day, Pinehurst was the challenge for the golfers.  The course is looking very good with expansive areas of couch on fairways. The greens are recovering well from the recent coring.  Competition was fierce as shown in the results.
Mixed Pinehurst
1st;  Darlene Baker/Chris Manktelow – 86/18.75/67.25
2nd;   Lis Manktelow/Rob Slade – 88/17.25/70.75
Women’s Pinehurst
1st;     Shirley Shelton/ Jenny Hartley – 94/17.6/76.4      C/B
2nd;    Wendy Gosden/Kath Jekabsons  – 103/26.6/76.4
NTP;   15th – Rob Slade

Another  top, early autumn day and a good roll up for the club’s Labour Day  Stableford competition.   Conditions were excellent, virtually no wind and generally well covered fairways.  However, given that the newly cored greens had not been mown for almost two weeks, it was decided to also make the competition a Multiplier Stableford, team event.   Putting was challenging; all players had to “putt with conviction” and despite many best efforts, and raising the blood pressure of a number of golfers, some balls hopped over the cup or ran passed, stopped and  fell backwards into the cup. Even with  the challenging greens there were some excellent scores.  On a top day to be out on the Park the day’s results were,

Team results;

1st; Mick Nicholls Snr (25)/Keith Hocking (31) – 93pts

2nd; Mitch Atlas (8)/Mal Mottram (9) – 83 pts

3rd;  Anthony Lakey (21)/Anne Robinson (29) – 78 pts

Individual scores;

1st; Keith Hocking (31) – 46pts

2nd; Mitch Atlas (8) – 40pts

3rd; Luke Lyons (13) 38 pts 

Women’s Winner; Anne Robinson (29) – 37 pts

NTPs; 15th – Keith Hocking

Play began a beautiful early autumn afternoon, clear, sunny skies but with a steady northerly wind however, with the greens recently cored and the new grass allowed to grow players were faced with a very different game.  Hairy greens with balls that moved unpredictably; there were positive results from dropping the ball short and running up to the flag and putting was a gamble.  Once near a green players had to  back themselves and drop the ball as close as possible to the cup or risk overly long putts with less than positive outcomes.  Despite the conditions most teams returned cards well under par and it was a very pleasant way to spend the afternoon. The day’s results were;

1st; Mick Squire (5)/Keith Hocking z931)/Mick Nicholas Snr (25) – 64/ 10.16/53.84

2nd; Davey Kenney (14)/Luke Lyons (13)/Dylan Haris (12)/Chris Manktelow (36) –  66/9.37/56.63

3rd; Mitch Atlas (8)/Steve Hocking (19)/Sherif Abdel-Sayed (31) – 70/9.83/60.17

NTPs; 1st & 16th – Pat Chisholm

Perfect weather conditions greeted the field in the Lancefield Women’s Tournament. Scoring was however quite difficult for most players with only one player player to her handicap.  Romsey’s Jenny Hartley played a great round and with a scratch score of 96 was only one shot away from the winner.  Jenny was a standout winner in B Grade.  Romsey’s other representatives were Elaine Scanlon and Darlene Baker who enjoyed  the event with their respective playing partners.   Jenny earned herself 5 Player of the Year Points for her round – well done Jenny.

The overall winner on the day with the best scratch score of 95 was Adrianne Anglin from Yea.

Beryl Cole, Jenny Hartley and Darlene Baker represented Romsey Golf Club at the Hidden Valley Bowl. The course was in perfect condition with lush fairways and lovely greens. The weather was typical of a nice Autumn day although the wind built up towards the end of the round.  All players enjoyed a lovely lunch of gourmet sandwiches and scones with jam and cream after their round.
The Romsey contingent teamed well recording a combined score of 93 Stableford points but were beaten in a count-back to the local Hidden Valley team.

The final round of the 2023 Summer Cup saw another excellent field tee off, conditions were generally good but a strong wind from the Sth had a few players worried.  Luckily the wind died down as the afternoon warmed up.  With a  small group hitting off early and returning some excellent scores  the pressure was on from the 1st tee.  Despite  no rain since late December the fairways were in good condition giving all players excellent run and good lies for their shots.  Given the conditions a number of players played well under their handicaps. On a warm and slightly windy afternoon the results were;

1st & February Medalist; Rob Rea – 84/19/65

2nd;  Sherif Abdel-Sayed – 102/33/69

3rd; Pat Chisholm – 81/12/69

NTPs; 15th & 16th – Pat Chisholm

Least Putts; Rob Rea – 23

2023 Summer Cup Results

1st; Rob Slade – 27 pts

2nd; Rob Rea – 19 pts

3rd; Jenny Hartley – 17 pts

January 2023 Medalist Rob Rea with RGC captain Mal Mottram

Winners of the 2023 Summer Cup, 1st – Rob Slade, 3rd – Jenny Hartley and 2nd – Rob Rea.

The first 2023 DDGA women’s club event was held at Alexandra when they held their Bowl. On a warm sunny day players enjoyed a well prepared course and were treated to a lovely lunch after their round.     Romsey golf club was represented by Darlene Baker, Elaine Scanlon and Jenny Hartley who thoroughly enjoyed catching up with Dalhousie friends and playing a round of gold at Alexandra Golf Club.

Winners on the day were the team from Marysville.

The 4th Round of Summer Cup (A),  February Monthly Medal for the Women and a 9 Hole competition was played in warm conditions on a course that offered a lot of run. Rob Slade had the round of the the day with consistent golf in the 18 hole comp with Hugh Williams returning the best score of the 9 Holes. Results

1st;  Rob Slade – 82/17/65
2nd;  Jenny Hartley – 95/22/73
3rd;  Luke Lyons – 85/10/75   C/B   Lis Manktelow – 105/30/75
Least Putts;  Rob Slade – 28

9 Hole Competition
1st;  Hugh Williams – 18 points
2nd;  Lorraine Rob – 16 points

NTPs   16th.  Darlene Baker