Players were as always treated to near-perfect Autumn conditions and only a cool breeze rolling in on Sunday. A strong field also turned out for Saturday’s 3-Ball Ambrose, which followed the club’s AGM.
Tuesday’s Stableford saw Aaron Prosser finish on top with 37 points, edging out Di Chard (36) on countback, with Wilf Herweg in third. At Collinsville, where the Vets joined the Whitsunday Group, Robyn Whitham impressed with a blistering 42 points, while Tessa Aitken (36), Elspeth Scotford (35) and Tiina Randmae (32) featured in the rundown.
Wednesday’s Ladies Day produced a close contest, with Rehab Hull winning on 38 points. Runner-up was Sara Hagy (37 cb), ahead of Karen Oni, Jenny Hounsell (both 37), and Di Dobbins (35).
In Thursday’s Medley Stableford, Di Chard scored strongly again, taking out A Grade with 40 points, while Michael Stewart of Dysart Golf Club claimed B Grade with 38.
Friday’s nine-hole run, sponsored by the Metropole Hotel, went to Kieran Anderson on 20 points, with Elise Hodgson (19) and Tom O’Brien (18) rounding out the placings.
Saturday’s 3-Ball Ambrose drew a field of 108 players. Winners were Chatz Norna, Harvey and Scott Mason with 54.833 nett, narrowly ahead of The Young Ones trio of Levi Holmes, Harley and Alfie (56.667). Other top finishers included Andrew Smart, Phil Luckett and Daniel O’Donnell (56.833), Tim Walton with Billy and David O’Connor (57.167), and the team of Sara and Adam Hagy with Mel Patullo (58).
Sunday’s Stableford wrapped up the week, with Izaac Vandenberg winning the men’s with 43 points and Mark McDougall runner-up on 39. In the ladies, Peta Thomas won with 38 points, ahead of Nicole Cooper on 33.
Full results are available on GolfLink.
Contributed with thanks to Tiina Randmae