The field assembled under overcast skies which cleared early in the round.  Again, rain and heavy fews during the week had kept the course soft so no run on the fairways and balls stopped dead if they landed short of the greens.  The day remained sunny and fairly still until the final few holes when rain fell catching the final groups. as they headed towards the rooms.  On a cool, slightly wet afternoon the results were;

1st; Mick Squire (5)/Mitch Atlas (7) – 67 pts

2nd; Steve Wilkins (18)/John Freestone (26) – 63 pts

NTPs; 1st – Steve Wilkins, 15th – Luke Lyons, 16th – Toby Clement

The dark and threatening clouds that appeared over the mount at tee off time dispersed with the strong winds and players enjoyed a dry, wintry day on the course.  Overnight rain yet again reduced the run on the fairways but the greens were in great condition. Scoring was still difficult but somewhat better than previous Wednesdays. Results;
1st; Kath Jekabsons  – (39) 33points
2nd; Darlene Baker – (17) 32 pts
3rd; Jenny Hartley – (21) 27 pts   C/B, Rob Slade –  (15) 27 pts
NTP; 3rd – Darlene Baker

A strong field took to the course for three July Medal  however, rain earlier in the week had again softened the course and another strong northerly wind sitting between 35 and 45KPH made for a challenging afternoon.   As in recent weeks, a number of players had a run of good holes before the softer conditions or the wind bit into their scoring.  To put together 18 consistent holes was just too much for the majority of the field.  Many regularly found the trees, others had clubs bite into the softer surface or saw the wind move their ball well off line.  Just one player came close to his handicap and one was able to slightly better it.  On a cold, windy afternoon the results were;

1st & July Medalist; Andrew Clement; 79/8/71

2nd; Mick Nicholls Jnr; 86/12/74

3rd; Pat Chisholm – 87/11/76 C/B Mick Squire, Davey Kenney & Mal Mottram

NTPs; 15th Andrew Clement, 16th – Mick Squire

Least Putts; Andrew Clement – 27

RGC Capt Mal Mottram with July Medalist Andrew Clement.

A round of Stroke play in wintry conditions was a tough slog. The recent rains had softened up the course considerably and shots needed to be high and long for any reward. The wet conditions tested all golfers which is reflected in the following scores. Daily Comp  results
1st (Bly Medalist); Jenny Hartley – 103/20/83 C/B
2nd; Kath Jekabsons – 121/38/83
3rd; Darlene Baker – 101/17/84

Least putts; Kath Jekabsons – 33.

9 Hole Comp winner; Lea Castle (newcomer)

As with the majority of the last few weeks, it was again challenging for the field as they teed off in the club’s Stroke competition.  Very cold air, soft fairways, fast greens and a NE wind gusting to over 30Kph made it a tough day to post a good score.  The conditions made for inconsistent golf but once players became used to the greens scoring improved.  While a  number of player had far better back nines the damage had been done.  Club captain, Mal Mottram made space for two special awards to Steve Wilkins and Anthony Lakey for their courageous yet futile attempts to hit balls out of the dam; both balls stayed in the dam!  On a cool, windy afternoon, with only one player coming close to his handicap, the results were;

1st; Andrew Clement – 81/8/73

2nd; Mick Squire – 81/5/76 C/B

3rd;  Davey Kenney – 88/12/76 C/B Andrew Laing.

NTPs – 1st;  Steve Wilkins, 15th; Mitch Atlas, 16th; Andrew Clement

After a frosty start golfers completed their round in near perfect winter conditions. The greens were receptive to the ball landing from on high and putting was tricky in the frost but came good when the sun hit the greens. The Foursomes format is always tricky with consistency being the key to a good score Results were;

Winning team;Wendy Gosden/Rob Slade 101/22/79

The field was met with very cold conditions and a strong northerly wind gusting to over 60Kph. The relentless wind saw many balls pushed into the rough, some were even blown off line on the greens.  Anywhere near handicap was an excellent performance.  On a tough day “at the office “the results were;

1st; Pat Chisholm (11) – 34pts

2nd; Mitch Atlas (7) – 32pts

3rd; Mick Squire (5) – 30pts

NTPs; 1st – Bob McLennan, 15th – Andrew Clement

Conditions were tough for the Silver Spoon Playoff with bitterly cold winds, intermittent downpours and finally a flash of hailstones. Nevertheless a hardy group of golfers took to the course and battled the elements.   Daily Comp Results
1st; Rob Slade – 92/15/77
2nd; Darlene Baker – 98/17/82
3rd; Kath Jekabsons – 122/38/84
Winner of the Silver Spoon Playoff; Darlene Baker

Forecasts of early rain did not really eventuate however, some heavy dews and frosts and a wet Friday afternoon saw the whole course soften, “relief to a handspan through the general area” was again given.  The round began with very cold air, some sun and 20+Kph wind from the the SW.  It was going to be a tough day, accuracy off the tee and approaching the green was paramount.  To add to the challenge a burst of rain about half way through the round saw players under trees or umbrellas for about 15b minutes.  Once the shower passed the sun came out and it was a pleasant afternoon.    A highlight of the day was an eagle by Mitch Atlas on the Par 4 5th.  His second shot hit the edge of the cup and dropped in, top effort.  Scoring was tough and only one player was able to do better than their handicap. Results were;

1st; Luke Lyons –  89/17/72

2nd; Mick Nicholls Snr – 99/25/74

3rd; Andrew Laing – 89/17/74

NTPs; 15th – Bob McLennan

A frosty start to the morning was followed by a beautiful, sunny day without any wind.  The Par 3 competition meant that players had to think about what club to use as the tee markers were positioned between 200m & 80m out from the green.  

Nett results;

1st Lorraine Robb  – 48/22.93/25.07
2nd Hugh Williams – 44/10.13/33.87
3rd Jenny Hartley – 45/10.66/34.34
Gross results;

1st Rob Slade – (8) 43
2nd Hugh Williams – (10.13) 44
3rd Jenny Hartley – (10.66) 45