By DENNIS FULLER
Olinda Golf Club pipped Emerald Golf Club in the annual challenge between the two clubs, domiciled at Emerald, last Saturday in fine but slightly soggy conditions.
Each club chose 10 of its best to play match-play to see who had the last laugh for the year.
The members were paired up ready for the challenge under the grey skies with both teams confident of victory.
In the end, it evolved that Olinda got across the line with five-and-a-half wins to Emerald’s four-and-a-half.
Tim Venten beat Ross Martin 3/1, Lou Hermann defeated Dean Shannon 4/3, Alistair Hopkins defeated John Carvill 6/5, John Ellerbock defeated Phil Crossley 2 up, Anthony Crane defeated Jeff Marsh 7/5, Gary Kennaugh drew with Ian Scott while for Emerald, Peter Glasscock defeated Phil Chrimes 7/5, Peter Clowes defeated Michael Wiltshire 1 up, Ken Sumsion defeated Jeff Smith 1 up and Dave Aitken defeated Thor Elenius 5/3.
Thus, it is Olinda which has the right to display the ‘last laugh’ trophy for Emerald to see for the next year.
All are looking forward to next year where some scores will be settled or consolidated.
