What a bumper week at Castlemaine Golf Club! In the Thursday Stroke Monthly Medal, Peter VerLaan (16) had an unbelievable round of nett 65 to claim the overall and B Grade prize, three shots clear of Ian Vorbach (17 & 68) who was again in the winner’s circle two weeks running.
In A Grade, Matt O’Brien (4) blasted a nett 67 to take the win on countback over Marty Beck (9 & 67). Matt’s round included 3 birdies plus an eagle on the 5th to go even par on the day.
On Saturday Barb Livingstone (21 & 19) took out the nine hole Stableford win by just one point over Dee Sansom (32 & 18). In third place was Helen McEwen (33 & 16).
In the Par Peter VerLaan did it again. Coming off a massive win on Thursday and a consequent 1 shot handicap trimming (15), Peter was unperturbed. He registered a +3 to again take out B Grade ahead of Harald Domanski (14 & 2) and the overall first position.
In A Grade, it was Harvey Zepnick (11) who recovered from a forgettable Thursday to score a +2 and claim victory once more, this time on countback over Michael Bottomley (12 & 2).
Sunday saw 51 players return to take part in the Una Carroll Fundraiser in honour of Una who lost her battle with breast cancer 31 years ago.
The women’s and overall Una Carroll Trophy winner was Dee Sansom with 36 points, runner-up on countback was Barb Livingstone with 34 points.
The visitor winner was Robyn Scoles who put together 32 points for the afternoon.
Over in the men’s competition, Jim Dimopoulos (14 & 38) capitalised on a recent form run to take out A Grade ahead of Jeremey Bottomley (7 & 36).
However, the overall and B Grade winner was, Nigel McKenzie (24 & 39) who just nudged out Kevin McIntyre (43 & 38).
Straightest drive went to Helen McEwen, Best Pink outfit Nigel Wilson, and Best Tattoo placement to Katie Scott and Nigel McKenzie.
Castlemaine Golf Club will be sending over $2000 to Breast Cancer Network Australia for their vital work right across Victoria.
The club thank their amazing sponsors for their generosity including Darren Rice of Leech’s Earthmoving, The Carroll Family, Rodilesa Nursery, Bakers Delight Castlemaine, and Paul Powell Golf Coach.
Tonight the famous Big Hole Competition is on names to Garry Moore 0414 684 201.