At any time with a golf field of almost 160 starters, the chances of someone achieving a hole-in-one is enhanced. In last Saturday’s Ken Casson Motors 4-man Ambrose, not one but two players achieved the ultimate goal of scoring a hole-in-one on the 1st. For their efforts they had to split the hole-in-one jackpot as well as receiving the normal prize associated with the effort. 

Ambrose events historically attract huge fields, and last Saturday’s field obviously was no exception. Despite the wild and windy weather the winning scores were very impressive, especially from the eventual winners and the 1st and 2nd runners-up teams.  The combination of Craig Langford (4), Graeme Smith (13), David Lorenzo (36) and Paul Langford (4) recorded a 10 under par round of 62, which resulted in a nett score of 54 7/8 leaving no doubt that they were the best on the day. With a gross score of 64, the team of Terry Brooks (23), John Tory (16), Jackson Grieve (2) and Aaron Martin (15) claimed the 1st runners-up position with a nett 57 and following the application of their 7 handicap. 

It was interesting to note that both leading teams had early morning tee times. The team who was awarded the 2nd runners-up position also had a early tee time which proved a benefit to them.  That combination consisted of Russell Connor (20), Murray Connor (12), Graeme Stevens (18) and Chris Holder (1) who also put together a gross score of 64 for a nett results 57.625. 

To win a pro-ball your team required a score of 60.5 or better. 

Dennis Pye and Chris Wheelahan have combined their vast resources to sponsor next Saturday’s event which will be an American Foursomes, this is not only a interesting competition format, but can be a true test of friendships. A great game just the same and a good field is anticipated.

The Clarence Valley Rural & Industrial Supplies four round winter consistency trophy has now been completed with a fairly convincing win going to Graeme Lynn who completed the series with a total of 139 points. Just 2 points in arrears was our Club Captain, David Morgan with 137. There was a four point gap to the next player, Graham Tracey, who completed a total of 133 over the four rounds. A complete run-down of all the results relating to this series is up on the main notice board in the Club from which you can determine your own finishing position in the competition.

Ray Hopwood