Glorious Conditions and Strong Scores at Proserpine Golf Club

After weeks of rain and wet conditions, the weather finally turned on the charm for Proserpine Golf Club members last week. Under blue skies and a cooling breeze, players made the most of the improved conditions with some impressive scoring across a packed program of competitions.

Tuesday 22 April
In the Stableford competition, Colin Hounsell led the way, winning the men's event with 38 points. Steve Mitchell finished runner-up on 35 points. Logan Devery picked up a two-shot win on the 2nd hole, with nearest the pins claimed by Devery (2nd) and Scott Mason (13th). Meanwhile, the Vets travelled to Home Hill to compete in the Whitsunday Group event.

Wednesday 23 April
The April Ladies Monthly Medal, proudly sponsored by PD Law, was contested with great spirit. Ann Gardel claimed victory with a superb nett 68, ahead of Pauline Redpath (72) and Elspeth Scotford (73). Nearest the pins went to Elspeth Scotford, Rehab Hull (9th), Jenny Hounsell, and Ann Gardel (16th).
In the men’s comp, Daniel George emerged victorious with a 69 nett.

Thursday 24 April
Another Stableford competition saw players enjoying the pristine course.
In A Grade, Greg Walker took top honours with 41 points, ahead of Andrew Albergo on 37.
B Grade winner was Steve Mitchell with 39 points, narrowly edging out Peter Lindsay with 38.
Two-shot winners included Aaron Prosser (9th), Ryan Wilkes (13th and 16th), and Andrew Albergo (13th), while nearest the pins were secured by Steven Clare (2nd), Brock Smith (9th), Adam Hosie (13th), and Scott Mason (16th).

Friday 25 April – ANZAC Day 2 Ball Ambrose
Perfect conditions greeted golfers for the special ANZAC Day 2 Ball Ambrose.
Trevor Nosworthy and Tony Chapple posted an impressive 60 nett to claim victory, ahead of Henry and Nathan Sothmann (62), with Harvey and Scott Mason taking third on 62.25.
Mark Callaghan and Patrick Camm were drawn for the Putt for Cash challenge, coming close but missing out, meaning next week’s jackpot will rise to $800.
Ken Granger was the lucky winner of the $100 raffle board prize.

Saturday 26 April
Players returned for a Stroke competition, with the course clearly recovering well and the scores reflecting the improving conditions.
In the men's event:

A Grade: Logan Devery (66 nett) pipped Cremor Cooper (67) for the win.
B Grade: Luke Wayth shot a brilliant 63 nett to win, followed by Barry Mortimer (64).
Two-shot winners included Blake Lovelock (1st and 9th), Tony Goss (2nd), and several players on the 13th, including Wayth, James Kean, Logan Devery, and Ross Hammond. Levi Holmes scored on the 16th.
Nearest the pins were claimed by Tony Goss (2nd), Blake Lovelock (9th), Luke Wayth (13th), and Levi Holmes (16th).

In the ladies’ event, Peta Thomas triumphed with 71 nett on a countback from Vickie Wallace, with Tiina Randmae (74) and Toni Clauss (76) rounding out the top four.
Tiina Randmae (2nd) and Rehab Hull (9th) claimed nearest the pin prizes.

Sunday 27 April
A glorious day for golf capped off the week with another Stableford competition.
In the men's section, Gary Scotford took the win with 37 points, just ahead of Marcus Heathcote (36).
Two-shot winners included Danny York (2nd), Blake Lovelock and Jason Bourke (13th), and Aaron Prosser (16th).
Ladies' winner was Sara Hagy with a superb 38 points, ahead of Nicole Cooper (35). Hagy also picked up the two-shot prize on the 13th, with Elise Hodgson claiming nearest the pin on the 2nd.

Full results are available on Golflink.

Centenary Celebration Events
Friday 2 May:
2pm Greenkeeper’s Revenge: 9-Hole Novelty Event
6pm Canapés
Saturday 3 May:
10am 18-hole Stableford Competition and lunch
6pm Evening Gala Dinner (bus available, $15 return per person, contact the Pro Shop)
Sunday 4 May:
10am or 11am 3-Ball Ambrose and lunch
Don't forget, Monday 5 May is a public holiday in Queensland – the perfect opportunity to enjoy a round of golf!

Contributed with thanks to Tiina Randmae

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