Scone Golf Report: Feb 13-16

By Lyn Banks

The Annual Presentation Night for men and ladies from the 2019 Scone golf season was held on Saturday night, February 15. It was a lovely evening of celebration and friendship amongst the Scone golfing fraternity. Appreciation is extended to all the trophy donors and congratulations to all the prize winners.

Matt O’Donnell, Duncan Yuille, Tony O’Neill, Paul Smart, Scott Shan, Will O’Donnell, James Smart, Charlie Manning, Daryl Dutton and George Campbell.

On Saturday, February 15 a good field of 45 played an 18 Hole Stableford for the Joel Woods and Graham White Trophy. The rough proved troublesome for many players but those who kept it on the fairway came in with good scores. The round of the day was by Kevin Thompson who had 43 points and shot 2 over par on the back nine. This won him the B Grade prize and also resulted in a handicap adjustment! Steve Morse also had a great round with 40 points to win A Grade while Les Cottam’s 39 points won him C Grade.

The ball winners were the above mentioned players and David O’Donnell, Joel Harrison 37, Gordon Halliday, Kerry McLennan, Matt O’Donnell, James Smart, Daryl Dutton 35, Stuart Dawson, George Davidson 34, Tony O’Neill, Brad Hockley 33, Ross Banks, Joel Woods, Lyn Banks, John Roe, Tony Pringle 32, Jim Elder and Mick Alsleben on 31 points on a countback from Rod Brown, Red Palmer and Charlie Wintle.

Scott Shan, Will O’Donnell, Paul Smart, James Smart and Charlie Manning.

The NTP’s were both won by Daryl Dutton, the 4^th / 13^th with a shot to 1.03 metres the 8^th / 17^th with a shot to 1.53 metres. Darryl made the most of his good shots when he sank both birdie putts. In other highlights Joel Harrison had an eagle on the 11^th hole.

Members are reminded that entries into the prestigious Kevan’s Knockout close next Saturday, February 22. Please put your name of the sheet on the notice board or contact Ross Banks on 0488 591 237.

The Scone lady golfers played the last of their 9 hole coffee comps on Thursday, February 13. In steamy conditions and with the rough not the place to go, two players had outstanding scores of 21 points. The winner of the Buttered Scone Café voucher was Annie Woods who beat Sarah Howey on a countback. Both players had a wipe in their score, Sarah benefiting from a near eagle on the 2^nd hole, tapping in for a birdie 4 and 5 points! She received a ball along with the consistent Lyn Banks who had 17 points.

L-R: Sue Watts, Julie Leckie, Kerry McLennan, Lyn Banks, Jodie Hinde and Annie Woods.

Next Thursday, February 20 will see the start of the ladies 18 hole season with a friendly 3 Person Ambrose scheduled. This will be kindly sponsored by Sarah Howey and a good roll up is expected with teams comprising a mix of handicaps.

The Wednesday Yellow Tee Challenge was played on February 12. The winner was Red Palmer who had 28 points and the runner up was Brenan Reeves who had 22 points. The competition will continue during daylight saving so any new players are welcome to join in whether they have a handicap or not.

In the Hunter River District Pennants on Sunday, February 16, A Grade travelled to Muswellbrook to play Branxton but were narrowly defeated 3/2 by last year’s winners. Will and Matt O’Donnell won their matches with Will playing at number one and prevailing 2 up. Matt won 2 & 1. Mick Alsleben, Joel Harrison and Jake Teague lost with Joel and Jake unlucky to lose on the last hole.

Meanwhile the Senior team played Dungog at Aberdeen and came away with a win 2/1. Steve Morse and David Druce had a good win 4&3 and Charlie Wintle and Red Palmer got up 2&1. George Davidson and Col Solway went down 2&1. Scone are equal leaders after 3 rounds.

In the next round on Sunday, February 23 the Senior team will have a difficult task against Paterson who host the round. A Grade have a bye but host the other 8 clubs at Scone.