ATHERTON RESULTS TUESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER

 

Not sure if its the roadworks on the range roads to the Tablelands, which are under constant Stop n Go, but our roll up to Atherton GC yesterday was rather disappointing with a total field of only 35 men and 6 ladies. 

However those who made the journey enjoyed a beautiful mild day on a golf course that was in tip top condition.  Brendan Clark (greenkeeper) and his volunteers are to be commended for the preparation of the greens which one would need to travel far afield to find better putting surfaces. Thanks also to ever-ready bunny Irish and Cheryl who were there to greet us, get us underway and to provide their usual welcoming hospitality.

On the subject of the Atherton GC, nominations for the FNQ Golf Senior Open next week on the 18th & 19th September are still open.  Contact the Club on 4091 1283.

Today we played a Single Stableford, sponsored by Darren and his team at Drummond Cairns for the second last round of the Consistency Trophy. Please be sure to visit the store for all your golfing needs. 

We had one member re-join which brings our numbers to 178 members which is on par with last year.  Welcome back Brian Brown. Hopefully with 11 games left to play, we can throw the cast net and get a few more members by year's end.

Today's winner was Bert Smith,  which makes this a special achievement given that Bert turns 90 years of age this coming Thursday. He should be an inspiration to us all, I will certainly be happy to be playing golf, let alone winning comps when I hit 90! Happy Birthday Bert for Thursday from all the Vets.

Birthday boy Bert with President Pete

TODAY`S RESULTS:

MENS:

Winner: Bert Smith 39 pts

Runner Up: Neil Arnott 36 pts

NTPs: 

No 3 Peter Doherty No 9 John Bawden No 11 Darryl Chandler 

No 18 Charlie Bewick 

Ball Rundown:

35 pts: Peter Doherty 

34 pts: Dave Jackson Mick Gossip Bruce Jenner Brian Brown 

33 pts: Ernie Bingham Mick Grumley Ross Ellen Rick Gooderham Tim Hollman

32 pts: Peter Clarke (pays to be on committee)

LADIES

Winner: Doreen Law 34 pts

Runner Up: Lois Tate 31 pts

NTPs: 

No 3 Doreen Law No 9 Lois Tate No 11 Dee Kottnig

No 18 Chris Newling

Ball Rundown:

29 pts: Ali Gibson  

28 pts: Lily Schirmer

25 pts: Dee Kottnig Christine Newling

All Ladies received a ball for attending.

Next week is the final round of the Consistency Series and your last chance to get a good score in to add to your accumulating total.