With more rain, events this week at Castlemaine Golf Club were once again interrupted.
Although the ground was soggy after recent rain, some rare fine weather attracted 29 for stableford last Saturday.
Rhys Jenkins (4 and 36) and Jason Cordy (5 and 36) led the field in A Grade, with Rhys coming home in first place on a countback. In B grade, Andrew Dzioba (27 and 33) was a couple ahead of William Burgess (16 and 31). Birdies were plentiful: Jason Cordy and Shane Burke (4), James O’Brien, Brad Sturgess and Rhys Jenkins (2) and William Burgess (1). Rhys Jenkins finished the day off nicely with the nearest the pin prize on the seventh. Megan Carroll was closest on the 12th.
A small field of brave (or crazy!) players ventured out on Tuesday, Melbourne Cup Day.
Drenching downpours made the going extremely tough, resulting in several dropouts along the way.
Mick Kehoe (20 and 34) battled his way through to complete the round in top place, with William Burgess (16 and 32) trundling home in second place. William Burgess played a handy shot on the seventh, which gave him the NTP prize. Balls were given to all the others who made it to the end, probably as compensation for giving it a go in such trying conditions!
Some disappeared home immediately after play to dry out. The remaining players made it inside to relish the comfort of a dry and cosy clubhouse, and to join about 30 others for a tasty lunch and friendly conversation. Thank you to all of the club’s helpers, especially to Peter Gresswell and Marianne Allan, who prepared the chicken and salads, to Glenda for the after lunch chocolates, and to Phil for running the sweeps.
Tomorrow, Saturday November 5, is the Men’s Monthly Medal, and the Men’s Medal of Medals for 2022, starting at noon (shotgun).
The regular chicken parma dinner starts at 6pm tomorrow evening. It is essential that bookings are made for catering purposes by midday on Saturday. Text to Garry (0414 684 201) to avoid missing out.
The next golf lesson is on Monday November 7. Text your booking to Peggy (0409 232 919) by Sunday.