Stanthorpe golfers finalised the year’s medal events with the play off of the winners competing for the Medal of Medallists. The men’s event was a win to junior golfer, Andrew Burgess, who had the low score of nett 69 to claim the Roy Carnell Memorial trophy. The ladies event was won by Chrisine Hood with nett 72. Appreciation to the Carnell family for sponsoring the Roy Carnell Memorial trophy and to Tom and Trish Fittock for again sponsoring the ladies event.
The day was also the first medal event for the next 12 months with the winners being the first to qualify for the 2023 event. Keith Barnett returned to form with a nett 68 to win the men’s medal and Christine Hood also had the low score for the ladies. Tom Page and Helen Jones were runner up in each section.
Best gross score came from Scott Constable (73) and Lisa Stuart (92). The putting competition went to Keith Allen (27 putts) and Lyn Ludlow (31 putts).
Taking home a token for pin shots were Brad Silver (3), Nathan Stibbard (12), Nikki Waterworth (3 ladies), Margie Locke (12 ladies) and Christine Hood (17 ladies). Pro-pins went to Wes smith at 1/10, Richard Reardon at 5/14 and Keith Jones at 9/18.
In the run down, Nathan Stibbard, Keith Jones, Lisa Stuart and Mei Bell each collected a voucher.
Some upcoming events for members to be aware of include a bowls fun day on the Sunday 20th and the club’s Xmas party on Saturday 26 of this month. Members are asked to fill in the sheet at the bar if intending to be present (for catering reasons).
Next Saturday is M & D Auto Golf Day for men and for ladies, sponsored by Mick and Judy from M & D Auto. The game is 2 ball Ambrose, so get a partner organised and nominate on the time sheet at the club. The event will get underway at 12.00 pm with a shot gun start so register by 11.30 am.