Warm conditions signalled the arrival of summer as Proserpine Golf Club hosted another busy week of competition across all grades.
The Vets opened on Tuesday, with Proserpine hosting the Whitsunday Group. John Oates led the men with 38 points, ahead of Allen Roberts and Vic Feldman, while Paula McQuat claimed the ladies’ win with 33 on countback from Elspeth Scotford.
Wednesday’s stableford saw strong scores, with Jett Borghero and Scott Mason each posting 36 points in the men’s event, Borghero prevailing on countback. In the ladies’ field, Ann Gardel edged out Leanne Alexander with 36 points on countback, while Jenny Hounsell placed third on 34.
Thursday’s medley competition produced one of the week’s top performances, with Steven Clare carding 40 points to take out A Grade. John Dodds secured the B Grade with 38, while visitors also featured on the leaderboard, including Deborah Brown from South West Rocks Country Club.
On Friday, the nine-hole run sponsored by the Metropole Hotel went to Toni Clauss with 21 points, ahead of Nigel Dray. The “Putt for Cash” jackpot reached $600, but despite being drawn, Troy Pettiford was unable to sink the putt, rolling the prize over to $650 for next week.
Saturday’s stableford, sponsored by Allenbuild, delivered tight contests. In A Grade, Gary Scotford prevailed with 36 points on countback from Steve Hickey and Rob Stanley.
Joe Marschke topped B Grade with 38. The ladies’ event was decided on multiple countbacks, with Elspeth Scotford emerging the winner on 34 points from Sandra Goldsworthy, Toni Clauss and Trish McNeill.
The week wrapped up on Sunday with Aaron Prosser producing a standout round of 40 points to take the win, followed by Clay Coles and Danny York on 37.
Full results are available on GolfLink.
Contributed with thanks to Tiina Randmae
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