PSC Golf from the Tropical Golf Group
Tuesday, March 22, Bangpra – Stableford
We had a late start at Bangpra, it seemed a good idea as this is still the high season and by starting late, a midday tee off, we could save a few coppers. One more good point is that we got a lie in and did not have to leave until 1030 a.m.
We were at the first tee well in time and found that the starter seemed to have no idea where we were teeing off. After being switched backwards and forwards between the 1st and 10th we finally got going off the first before the starter had chance to change his mind again. There was a strong wind blowing but we all hit it down the middle.
Golfer of the Month, Mashi Kaneta (left) shows off his prizes while Paul Weatherley poses with his mug.
The day was hot but the wind kept the temperature at a reasonable level, however those walking found it very difficult and by the time they had finished they were all hot and bothered.
The course was in what one might call a burnt condition and that is not surprising as there has not been much rain of late. Anywhere off the fairway seems to be bare and really hard. I suppose the good golfers might be able to play off such a lie but the average golfers have difficulty. The fairways were good in parts but dry in others and all shots played were such that the hands became jarred. The greens to me seemed fast and true as usual but some players thought they were a bit inconsistent but that would be picky.
In the A Flight, 0 to 17, the winner was Tony Brown with 37 points ahead of Mashi Kaneta in second with 36. In third was Glen Lee with 32 points and in fourth was John Hackett with 31 point on count back over Landis Brooks and Tom Herrington.
Tony Brown & Barry Oats with one of BJ Lodge’s finest.
In the B Flight the winner was Barry Oats with 40 points ahead of a count back on 34 points that saw Carole Kubicki in second and Derek Brook in third. In fourth was Jim Ferris with 33 points.
Near Pins: Landis Brooks, Carole Kubicki, Barry Oats, Glenn Lee.
Long Putts: Walter Baechli, Nigel Perry.
Friday, March 25, Crystal Bay – Medal
Golfer of the Month
Mashi Kaneta Monthly Mug
1st Paul Weatherley (18) net 68
2nd Mike O’Brien (23) net 68
3rd Landis Brooks (8) net 72
4th Brian Parrish (11) net 73
5th Tom Herrington (14) net 73
Long Putts: Mick Coghlan, Ted Morris, John Davis, Landis Brooks.
It was again Double Witching Day at Tropical Golf, with the Golfer of the Month and the Monthly Mug on the line. Several golfers had a chance to win GOM, and everyone had a chance at the beautiful Monthly Mug, so the anxiety level was high. Mashi Kanata had the clear lead going into this final round, but he would need to maintain composure as others were within striking distance!
Considering the weather and water shortage, Crystal Bay was in very good condition. Unlike a couple recent outings, there was actually green grass under the ball most times. We played the C then B course. There were other groups out that day but with 27 holes things were spread out nicely.
The big prize of the day was BJ’s Holiday Lodge sponsored Golfer of the Month! Even though Mashi Kaneta didn’t have his best round, his lead was enough to hold off some serious challengers. Congrats to Mashi, and check out those prizes! Thanks to Bill, Lek, and BJ’s for the support.
Lest we forget, there was another highly coveted prize on the line, and that was the Monthly Mug, and what a great mug it is! Winning it was big Paul Weatherley and to make it even better Paul won just a day before heading home, so it was a great way to go home in style.
