Last week saw the contesting of the much sought-after and fiercely contested monthly medals at Bairnsdale Golf Club.
On Wednesday 78 ladies teed off on a perfect day for golf, with the course in excellent condition after receiving a deluge of rain the previous week.
It caused quite a bit of damage mainly to bunkers and surrounds at the time, these were quickly repaired by contractors, course staff and volunteers, and now the benefits are there for all to enjoy.
New member Helen Haining playing off a handicap of 28 had the best score of day with 67 nett, winning “C” grade and taking out the February monthly medal, this makes her eligible to play off for the prestigious Marion Dwyer Medal in October.
The consistent Fran Mantell won “A” grade with 73 nett, and Zetty Clark won “B” grade with 69 nett.
Marg Hillier was victorious in the nine-hole event.
Saturday saw the deciding of the men’s monthly medal with 102 players lining up for their shot at glory.
When the dust had settled, “C” grade player Butch Hemming was the recipient of the medal, with a marvellous 65 nett.
He just nosed out “A” grade winner, Jacob Brewer and “B” grade victor Garry Johnston, both with impressive 66 nett.
Mike Manning was too good in “D” grade, winning with his solid 72 nett.
Clark was again successful in the women’s event with 36 points.
On Sunday Kevin Brebner was successful in the men’s with 43 points, with Sue McInnes also scoring high, taking out the women’s with 39 points.
The top five placegetters last Tuesday were Peter Thornton, Peter Lessels, Warren Prior, Jeff Hathaway and Arthur Peterson.
