Scone golf report: November 15

By Lyn Banks

Heavy rain during Thursday and Friday impacted severely on the golf course playability on Saturday November 13 at Scone with no carts being permitted. Consequently, the field was much smaller than usual for the playing of the 18 Hole Stableford sponsored by Col Solway.

Scone golf course from the bridge near the 9th green. Photo: Lyn Banks.

The winner was Brody Wilson who had a fabulous 40 points in the wet conditions. Brad Hockley with 35 points won the second prize whilst David Druce on 34 points won the third prize. There were different NTP’s on offer with a NTP in 2 on the 3^rd being won by Josh Noble at 7 metres, and the same on the 9^th being won by Mac Dawson at 6 metres. A NTP on the 13^th was won by Charlie Wintle at 5.96 metres.

The ball winners were: Brody Wilson 40, Brad Hockley 35, David Druce 34, Col Solway 33, Joel Harrison, Matt Hobbs, Tim Smith 32, Jake Teague 30 and Charlie Wintle 29 points on a countback from Josh Noble.     

In overcast conditions on Thursday, November 11 the lady golfers cautiously headed out but completed 18 holes without being wet. Sponsor of the day’s 18 Hole Stableford was Louise Mathews and she returned the best score of the day with 38 points. Kerry McLennan with 37 points was the fortunate winner as Louise kindly re-donated her prize. After these two scores the rest of the field struggled with balls also going to Lyn Banks, Vonnie Palmer 31 and Sue Williams 28 points on a countback from Joan Faras.

Scone Golf Course: Par 3, 8th fairway.

On Wednesday, November 10, a countback was required when both Scott Shann and Paul McLoughlin had 39 points in the 18 Hole Medley Stableford sponsored by the Scone RSL Group. Scott was the winner and Paul had to settle for a ball along with Barry Wintle 36, Charlie Wintle 34, Kevin Martin (V) and Huw Llewelyn (V) 33 points on a countback from Alister Fraser.

This week at Scone Golf Club players can compete in the Wednesday Medley Stableford competition on November 17. The ladies will start their summer competition series with 18 or 9 hole stableford events on offer on Thursday November 18. On Saturday November 20, an 18 Hole Stableford will be played sponsored by James Archibald.

All bookings for Saturday and Wednesday competitions are to be made to Ross Banks 0488 591 237. The Thursday ladies bookings are to be made to Lyn Banks 0439 373 136.