Stanthorpe golfers played their last competition for 2022 last Saturday, a 4BBB stableford event sponsored by “The Hogmanay Howlers”, namely McAuliffe, McBarnett and McFraser – obviously a Scottish trio. Very impressive appearance from Greg Fraser in traditional costume, the only person in the club who owns a kilt. Good thing the breeze was not too strong.
The event attracted a good field and good scores were returned, none better than from club captain Keith Jones and playing partner Lorraine Evans who had the best score of 46 points. Lorraine had a very good round and was on the card slightly better than partner Keith, but when required, added six three pointers for their total. They were able to score 22 points on the front nine and came home strongly with 24 points on the back nine.
Just one point back was the team of Santo Cavallaro and Anthony Puglisi. Anthony was visiting from northern parts of the state, catching up with family for Xmas, New Year. They had a good front nine of 24 points but just faded a little on the back nine for 21 points.
It is well known that the Scottish are frugal with their expenses, so there were no pin shots or pro-pins on the day, save a bit of money. Instead, a longer run down was in order. Those fortunate to earn a voucher included Len Leigh and Matt Leigh, Lyle Bryant and Angelo Maugeri, Barry Hughes and Hamish Adam, Keith Green and Paul Mills and Keith Barnett and Mike McAuliffe.
With the completion of the 2022 programme, next Saturday sees the start of the 2023 events, beginning with the January monthly medal and putting competition. The event will be sponsored by club member, Alex Vale. In conjunction with the medal day, it will also be the first of two rounds for the Foundation Day Cups. Last year’s winners were John Green and Lisa Stuart.
The day will also see the start of ‘Golfer of the Year’ 2023 season.
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