Match Play Round 3

Twenty paired SOS members and one guest, Mark Wilson, lined up at the Tuart Course for the 3rd round of the annual match play competition.

It was a relatively late start at 9.40 am, particularly as the winter solstice occurred last week!  Blue skies, a light wind and a very cold start to the day had everyone rugged up on the first tee!

Maureen and Keith dressed for the chilling conditions!

Gary, Derek & Shelley also taking no chances!

Peter, Barry & Mark H all looking confident !

Keith & Frances protected by quilted anoraks!

On the course

There were no reports of out of control wireless buggies diving into distant water hazards, snake bite or injured wildlife!  Perhaps match play competition brings out the 'killer instinct' in SOS members and the level of concentration is much greater than for any other form of competition?  Match play turns every hole into a competition in itself !

The blogger managed to capture the moment Brett took his 2nd stroke on the par 4, 9th hole. The hole is designated as 310 metres long and includes a significant uphill section for the first 150 metres or so. Nevertheless, Brett's tee shot had a serious turn of speed as it flew off the tee and disappeared in the direction of the green. It stopped some 3 metres short of the green!  While we were all very impressed it took Brett an additional 3 shots to hole the ball for a par!!

Brett takes his 2nd stroke on the par 4, 9th hole
as Keith & Carol look on!

President's Message

The SOS Golf Group President, Brett Fordham, welcomed members and guest to the post match meeting.

Brett noted that Dave Williamson will be celebrating his birthday next Friday, 2 July, and that Don Beasley's birthday is next Wednesday, 30 June.  Congratulations and best wishes for many more were extended to Don and Dave!

Brett Fordham addresses members and guest, Mark Wilson

Earle was sporting a sign on his cap which said 'Fisherman" ?

The Results

There were 9 winners and 1 draw in the match play competitions on Saturday, 26 June.

The following table indicates the 'grinners': 

	Winner	Birdies	Result	Non-winner	Birdies
1	Earle Scarff	18	4 - 2	Birgit Reinartz	-
2	Frances Longhurst	-	1 up	Gerry Tessier	-
3	Maureen Sundari	-	2 - 1	Derek Longhurst	15
4	Tony Gooch	9, 15	2 up	Shelley Yeo	-
5	Mark Hill	4	3 - 2	Glenn Kelly	-
6	Brett Fordham	7, 16	2 - 1	Keith Barrow	-
7	Peter Baird	-	1 up	Carol Barrow	-
8	Greg Bennett	-	4 - 3	Barry Treak	-
9	Stephanie Jeffares	-	5 - 4	Colin Kerr	-
10	Glen Pope	-	Draw	Gary Burgess	-
11	Mark Wilson - guest	16, 18	95 gross

Match Play Finalists

The 8 match play finalists after the initial three qualifying rounds, and those that did not make the cut, are listed below:

Match Play Finals Draw

The match play quarter finals is scheduled for Saturday 31 July 2021.

Eagles & Birdies

Derek scored a birdie on hole 15, the par 5, and still did not manage to beat Maureen! At least he picked up $5 for the honor as his handicap is 20+!

Congratulations to the others for displaying superior feats of golfing! 

Eagles & Birdies
Player	Hole	Placing
Earle	18	Won
Tony Gooch	9, 15	Won
Mark Hill	4	Won
Brett Fordham	7, 16	Won
Derek	11	Lost
Mark Wilson	16, 18	n/a

Golden Hole

No winner this week. A small pot at present as it was won last round on the Tuart!

Novelties

Strong competition for the 'Longest Drive' with Stephanie taking the honors!

Novelties
	Hole	Contenders	Winner
NTP in 3	1	Gerry, Maureen, Mark	Keith
LD	8	Mark W, Frances, Maureen, Shelley, Glen, Mark H	Stephanie
NTP	12	Earle, Derek, Gooch, Steph	Glen Pope
NTP	18	Earle, Greg	Gary

Raffle

Carol rotated the barrel and drew the numbered balls!

First place went to Gerry who picked up a $10 note and a high value scratchie. Good luck Gerry!

Ash Tray Collection

Brett kindly offered to call the fines list and there seemed there were many members only too keen to dob in their fellow players! All for a good cause, so keep giving!

Brett calls the fines while Barry and Shelly collected the cash

Next Week

On Saturday 2 July 2021 the 5th round of the club championship will be played on the Old Course.

Please do not forget to remit $48 (course fees increased by $1 from 1 July) to Glen before 5pm on Wednesday if you wish to play.

SOS's Social Organiser, Carol Barrow, has organised a Sausage Sizzle at Perry Lakes, so players should go directly to the BBQ area after they have completed their round and had their scores processed at the Pro Shop.

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