Saturday July 18th – John Laing Shield Semi Final & 4B Multiplier Stableford

With no rain for almost a week, some wind and a few sunny days the course had dried considerably. Unfortunately both the sixth and seventh holes were still very heavy but overall the course was much improved. We were very pleased to  welcome a number of local golfers whose home clubs were in the lock down areas.  It was good to hear their comments on the layout and the challenges it provided.  The round saw short periods of sun but generally it was overcast with winds which moved from the Sth to the NW.  The 4B Multiplier Stableford format allows teams to benefit when both players have a good hole but should one member have a wipe then the team score is zero.  The day also saw the final semi-final of the John Laing Shield.  This was generally a tight affair with neither player getting away until the final few holes.  On a cool, overcast afternoon the results were;

Winner 4B Multiplier Stableford; Pat Chisholm (11)/Scott Williams (16) – 53 pts, Andrew Clement (9)/Toby Clement (24) – 48 pts & Michael Squire (3)/Joshua Squire (54) – 48 pts

John Laing Shield Semi-final

Ryan Davies (7) D Andrew Laing (0) – 2up

The final will be

Rob Rea (0) Vs Ryan Davies (8)

Raffle Results;

1st – $40 Butcher’s Voucher – Dean Kohler

2nd – $20 Drummonds Voucher –Jim Patton

3rd –  Sleeve of balls – Hugh Drummond

Special thanks to;

Bruce Robb – cut rough across the course during the week

John Freestone – Cut all surrounds on Thursday

Bruce Robb, Bob McLennan & John Freestone – Replaced the main drive belt on the from deck mower and greased and tied most machinery

Clive Mensforth, Ron Walker & John Freestone – did a great job setting up the camera on the 1st tee