January 29, 2026

Proserpine Golf Club - Golfing Is Good For You

Despite some challenging weather, play went ahead on all days except Sunday, giving members a solid start to the new year.

Tuesday’s Single Stableford (30/12) saw Jayden Ehsman (Port Macquarie GC) win the men’s event on 40 points, ahead of Scott Mason on 38 points (c/b), with Cory O’Shea third. Di Chard claimed the ladies’ section on 33 points (c/b) from Lyn Muller. Nearest-the-pins went to Patrick Camm (2nd), Di Chard and Larry Muller (13th), and Nic Apruzzese (16th).

On Wednesday 31/12, Norman Foster won the men’s Single Stableford with 37 points, one clear of Andrew Mason. Peta Thomas topped the ladies with 34 points, followed by Elise Hodgson on 33. Nearest-the-pins were won by Elise Hodgson (2nd), Gary Scotford (9th) and Nathan Holohan (16th).

New Year’s Day featured another Single Stableford, with Andrew Mason winning A Grade on 37 points (c/b) from Ireneusz Gruszczynski. B Grade honours went to Tim Walton with 37 points, ahead of Steve Mitchell on 36. Nearest-the-pins were claimed by Adam Stroud (2nd), Michael Ward (9th), Andrew Mason (13th) and Conrad Werner (16th).

The Metropole Hotel-sponsored nine-hole Run Stableford was played on Friday, with Troy Leisch winning on 24 points from Paul Skinner and Simon Wilmot, both on 22. Tim Walton won the nearest-the-pin on the 2nd.

Saturday’s January Monthly Medal saw Kev Cooper claim overall men’s honours with a nett 61. Grade winners were Nathan Holohan (A Grade), Kev Cooper (B Grade) and Troy Pettiford (C Grade). Sandra Goldsworthy won the ladies’ medal on a nett 72 (c/b) ahead of Edwina Pettiford, with Ann Gardel third. Nearest-the-pins went to Michael Ward, Kell Geard, John Clark, Levi Holmes and Di Chard.

Sunday’s Monthly Medal, sponsored by KJC, was cancelled due to weather.

Contributed with thanks to Tiina Randmae

Australia Day 2B Ambrose. Photo supplied