The focus on Grafton golf for the next two weekends will be the 2020 Greg Harvison Building and Design and Jacaranda City Coaches (Leanne & David Morgan) co-sponsored Club and Grade Championships. The 72-hole Championships begin on Saturday and will incorporate the Craig Woods Plumbing monthly mug. 

There are several main contenders for the 2020 title, led by the defending Champion, Matt McKee. Runner-up last year was the very youthful Willow Harris however it is not known if he has nominated for this years Championships. Under no circumstances can you discount the 2009 and 2018 Club Champion, Greg Harvison chances of once again taking the Championship. Greg has demonstrated his ability to handle the pressure of Championship golf having qualified for the NSW Senior Open on at least two occasions in recent times. Jake Frame is another player who has the credentials to take out the Championship. As well as Matt, Greg and Jake there are several other players who have the golf ability to spring a surprise and really shake the Championship honours up. All will be known in a couple of weeks.

One Friday August 7 the 2020 Dougherty Property Grafton Pro-Am will be held which attracted a field of at least 70 of the nations up and coming golf professionals as well as a couple of international players. To assist with the conduct of the Pro-Am course spotters are required for the day. Should you be able to provide the time to help out with the spotting duties, please give your names to our golf Professional, Mark Harvison, who will allocate a spotting position to you. A complete run down of all the Pro’s who have nominated will be advised via local media within the next week or so.

Ray Hopwood