Mens Golf for W/E September 3rd

MENS GOLF REPORT FOR W/E SEPTEMBER 3 2023

The weather gods have finally smiled on the mens golf competitions this week with fine and sunny weather greeting those who ventured out, the rain on Wednesday did make the course a little tougher on Thursday but it finally seems to be drying out a little.

Geoff Brown had a big week, winning on Tuesday and scoring an eagle on Thursday

On Tuesday a good field of 31 turned out to play in a stableford competition with Geoff Brown having a great round scoring 39 points (h/c 9) with Alan Parrott finishing in second place on 35 points (h/c 16) and the ever consistent Rob Healy finishing third with a score of 34 points (h/c 17)

Thursday’s stableford competition had a good turnout with 37 playing. Maurice Walsh was the winner (again) with a score of 37 points (h/c 10) from Rod Sargent who had a great round with 36 points (h/c 1) with Brendan Egan coming in third on 35 points (h/c 15) beating geoff Brown Ian Jones and Rob Fankhauser who all had 35 points. It was a big week for Browny who not only won on Tuesday but also had an eagle on the 17th hole and as a result winning the eagles nest.

Shaun Wade, Saturdays winner

Saturday dawned a beautiful day and this helped with the numbers with 32 greeting the starters gun in great conditions. Shaun Wade came out victorious with a score of 37 points (h/c 7) winning from John Koraus on 34 points (h/c 16) with Ben Millott finishing in third place with 33 points (h/c 2) beating Rod Sargent and Ian Jones on a countback.

a reminder to members that the PGA Scramble will be played on Thursday 14th of September with a shotgun start at 12.30, that will be preceded by a BBQ Lunch. There are some terrific prizes on offer and members are encouraged to form a team of 4 and sign up.

Other dates to remember are the club Championships which will played over 2 weekends with the first round being played on October 14th, round 2 on 15th Oct, round 3 on 21st Oct and the final round will be played on Sunday 22nd October.

Also a reminder of the Mansfield Golf League which will be starting again in October and players are encouraged to put together a team of 6 and join in on the fun.