PSC golf from Tropical Bert’s
Tuesday, July 15, Green Valley – Stableford
This course always has a good turnout and this week was no exception. Of late we have been experiencing a very quiet period, but it was nice to see numbers back to normal.
It was looking decidedly rainy as we teed off on the first but it (the rain) held off until we made the turn for home and then the clouds opened. We took shelter for 45 minutes but were soon on our way again and completed the round. Through all this the course played quite well, even if the greens were a bit slow due to the rain. We got changed, thankful for the hot showers and had a quick bite to eat before starting on the journey back.
Tuesday’s top three.
Back at Bert’s it was soon time for the results, with a decidedly high scoring group of winners. Taking first place was Brian Parish with 41 points, a good round on a wet day. In second was Max Scott with 40 points and in third was the other Aussie single handicapper, Bob Watson, with 39. We then had a count back on 36 points that saw Ted Morris in fourth and Dave Nicholson just losing out.
Near Pins: Dave Nicholson (2), Ted Morris, Steve Hamstad
Friday, July 18, Treasure Hill – Stableford
Tropical Bert’s gang headed out to Treasure Hill on Friday. We hadn’t played here in a while (so many courses – so little time) and all were pleasantly surprised on many fronts. The weather was just perfect with cloud cover but no hint of rain, cooler temps, and a steady breeze, and all agreed the golf course was in excellent condition. Treasure Hill is a tough but interesting layout and you better hit straight because the bunkers are well placed (or poorly depending on your view) to catch any wayward shot. This is a very scenic course as well, so overall a good day.
Max Scott, Bob Watson, Don Carmody and Tom Cotton with one of Bert’s finest.
There were enough players to have two groups, and when the results were tallied it was clear that Treasure Hill is more than just a pretty face, you better know how to hit the ball. In the A Flight Bob Watson (H/cap 7) again made his return well known by taking first place with 36 points on count back over his partner in crime Max Scott (6). Third place went to Brian Parrish (13) with a respectable 35 points. These three names in various order are often seen in the winners’ circle lately.
The B Flight scores were somewhat lower, attesting to Treasure’s Hill’s trickery. First place in this flight went to Tom Cotton (23) who earned 34 points. Then Dick Warberg (19) edged out the recently returned Don Carmody (23), both with 30 points.
Near Pins: Cy Tang (2), Landis Brooks, Bob Watson
