Friday, May 30, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Proserpine Golfers Enjoy Top Scores In Perfect Conditions

Favourable autumn weather brought out the best in Proserpine Golf Club members during the week ending May 25, with improved conditions leading to excellent scores across multiple competitions.

Tuesday’s Stableford saw Jon Miller top the leaderboard with a strong 39 points. Peter Lindsay claimed runner-up on a countback from Tim Langford, both finishing with 37. Nearest-the-pins went to Bernie Drake on the 2nd and Jon Miller on the 13th. Meanwhile, the veterans were away competing at Emu Park and Yeppoon Golf Clubs.

In Wednesday’s ladies’ stroke round, Nicole Cooper stood out with a brilliant 63 nett, comfortably ahead of Di Dobbins (72) and Pauline Redpath (76). Cooper also claimed NTPs on the 2nd and 13th, while Di Chard took the other NTP on the 2nd.

Thursday’s Stableford featured visiting player Timothy Duncan from National GC winning A Grade with 38 points. Michael Ward (36) edged out Allen Roberts on countback. B Grade honours went to Jim Sherrington (37), followed by John Dodds (36) and Joe Marschke (34). NTPs were awarded to Geoff Harrison (2nd), Tom O’Brien (9th), Ryan Wilkes (13th), and Ray Johannesen (16th).

Friday’s Metropole Hotel 9-hole run on the back nine saw Brent Franke win with 21 points. Mark McDougal took runner-up on countback from Troy Smith. Despite the win, Franke missed out on the “Putt for Cash” prize.

Saturday’s Stableford had Brian Allen take A Grade with 40 points. In B Grade, Scott Dwyer claimed the win on countback from John Dodds. Sara Hagy was the standout in the ladies' field with 37 points.

Sunday’s Monthly Medal, sponsored by KJC, went to Billy O’Connor (66 nett) and Di Chard (72 nett), both winning on countback in tight contests.

A big week of competition awaits, with more Stableford events and the June Monthly Medal set to be contested.

Contributed with thanks to Tiina Randmae

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