Weekly Golf Report 22/2/26
Last week it was Nathan Kuiper dominating the scoreboard and this week Dad Paul found his best form with a 41 point round that saw him take out A grade by a comfortable four shots.
Starting on the fourth hole a birdie-par-bridie sequence got his round off to a good start before he really consolidated with five pars on the back nine.
Even a double bogey on his final hole, the par three 3rd, where he failed to score could not ruin his round as he finished with the same score as last week’s winner, Steve Usher, which seemed fitting given Kuips has modelled himself on Steve in many ways.
That left Daryl Harrison, Stuart Newton and Pooch McHale (each with 37point scores) to contest a countback for runner up - a result that went in Daryl’s favour.
There was a four-shot margin in B grade also with Jeff “Cobba” Carnie doing some of his best work for a round of 39 points while the very consistent Laurie Radley finished next in line with 35 points.
Things were a bit closer in the ladies’ event with Von Morris the star with 37 points and Jenni Bauerle the runner up with 35.
Von had a big day as she also won the NTP ball on the 3rd and the First Tea voucher on the 15th. Tracey Wade won the ladies’ NTP ball on the 12th.
Along with the aforementioned Stuart Newton and Pooch McHale, ball comp winners were Kelly Cheong (36 points), Brad Edwards (36), Peter Mangan (36), Kevin Bauerle (35) and Graeme Harrison (35).
Stuart Newton (3rd) and Glenn Laity (12th) won the A grade NTP balls but the B grade NTP balls went into unclaimed monies.
Daryl Harrison (13th) and Laurie Radley (9th) won the best second shot balls.
On Tuesday Debonair David Collins got back to his best form taking out A grade with 38 points from Kevin Bauerle with 37.
It was a good start to a good week for Jeff Carnie as he warmed up for the weekend with 36 points, taking out B grade from Alan Hausler who won a countback for runner up with 34 points from Paul Dickens.
Kelly Cheong, (35 points), Mick Coyne (35), Mick McAuliffe (34), Paul Dickens (34) and Kevin Humbert (34) won balls.
Nearest the Pin trophies went the way of Pooch McHale (A grade 3rd), Gary Cleary (A grade 12th), Kayne Crompton (B grade 12th), Simon Portwine (First Tea Voucher 15th), Laurie Radley (2nd shot 9th) and Kelly Cheong (2nd shot 13th).
Finally, in a postscript to last week’s report a crowd of well over 200 people turned out at the Ky Club on Sunday for Peter “Nobby” Noble’s memorial service in a clear indication of how popular a personality he was.
In addition to the personal tributes from Cheryl, Candice, Danielle, Adam and Wendy; Peter Nelson and Gavon Armstrong provided eloquent and precious insights into the man we all know as “Nobby”.
Once again, from everyone at Valley View, thanks for the memories, mate.
Scoop.
Ladies Golf Report:
Cooler weather last Wednesday saw a good field contest the Par event. Considering the conditions, scores were not as high might been expected.
Von Morris, the only player to better her handicap was the winner, finishing 2up and she also claimed nearest the pin. Helen Emery was runner up after finishing square with the card.