Last Saturday with a hot day expected the golfers teed off earlier than usual to play a stroke round for the March monthly medal. The ladies winner was Beverley Bellman (39) with an excellent nett 69 followed by Lesley Rundle (34) with nett 73 on a countback from Margaret Blair. Lesley and Margaret with the same handicap and who played together, gained exactly the same score on each of the nine holes and it was only Lesley’s gobbler on the Par 3 18th which won her the countback. The men’s winner was Ray Jones (22) with nett 65 followed by the in form Pat Orwin (29) with nett 70. Juergen Braun from Dorset Golf Club was welcomed to the competition and he won the nearest the pin on the 4th hole. Other nearest the pins winners were Travers Stow, Gail Leigh and Jody Doran. With 25 putts Richy Clark won the putting. It was very pleasing to see a number of green fee players enjoying the course and our thanks go to Kellan Fiske and his volunteer helpers for presenting the course in such good condition despite the challenging weather conditions.
Upcoming events at the club are currently being organized with the annual Lakeside Challenge being held on Saturday 15 March. The Lakeside golfers have to vacate their course every year during the Formula 1 Grand Prix Festival and have been coming to Marysville for 14 years for a friendly challenge against the Marysville players. It will be a shotgun start at 9.30 and BBQ bacon and egg sandwiches will be available for those who need sustenance before the game. Members who wish to play in this event are asked to contact Heather Jenkins as soon as possible.
On Thursday 20th March a Community Golf Day supported by the Marysville Lions is being held with a 10.00 am shotgun start. It is a 4BBB Teams Ambrose game with refreshments on the course, lunch, silent and live auctions and $500 cash prize for NTP in a circle all on the agenda. For queries and registrations please contact Jim or Steve at enquiries@marysvillegolfandbowls.com.au
The Sandy Wilson Memorial Ladies Bowl is being held on Thursday 27 March and the organization for that is also under way. Entries close on Monday 24 March.
The course will be closed on Wednesday April 2nd as the greens are being cored.
Next Saturday members look forward to welcoming the Lakeside players to the club.
Lesley Rundle
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