By DENNIS FULLER
THE ANNUAL Servicemen’s Day was held at Emerald Golf Club last Saturday under the threat of rain, hail and pestilence.
But none of the above occurred and fair weather reigned supreme.
The winner of the prestigious trophy was Peter Clarke (19) with 40 points.
Following at a respectful distance in second place Peter Kennedy (29) on 34 with Peter Clowes (16) following quite a few back on 28.
The clear winner of the ladies’ event was Terri Bull by quite a distance from Roberta Kennedy in second place.
In the civilians’ event it was Ross Martin (10) who stood tall and to attention when his 39 points allowed him to wear the winner’s grin.
Ben Balfour (19) was next on 38.
Peter Glasscock (19) and Stuart Courtney (15) both had 37.
Travis Gerbes won the Stockdale and Leggo nearest the pin on the fourth and also won the pro pin cash on the 18th.
Allan Ecclestone was nearest on the seventh, Ken Hill the 12th and as per normal, Leigh Morison won on the 13th.
On Wednesday when the OFG crowd turned up for some Obliquely Funky Golf it was a 4BBB event. John Piggott (23) and Sepp Krummenacher (24) made minced meat of the course and opposition when they won handsomely with 53 points between them.
In second place of 44 points were Moss Fuller (19) and Leigh Morison followed by Travis Gerbes (7) and Bob Kennedy (140 on 42).
The handicap pennant team wandered down to Kingston Links to take on their crowd.
The local boys fell just short of a wonderful when with a final score line of eight points to seven.
Next Saturday the members will compete for the May VGL medal which was moved to make way for the Servicemen’s day.
