The 2022 “Official” Golfing Season comes to a close this week and it has been a very busy playing year for all members. So, with the closing of the season upon us here is a recap of the Mixed Events of the year and the Medalist of the year.
MIXED EVENTS
For the second year a calendar of Mixed Events was established and as per the initial year there were 3 “Majors” and 3 other mixed events, all sponsored by club members.
Thanks to all members, both Men and Women, for your support.
To each of the Sponsors thank you for your generosity and congratulations to all winners.
A summary of the events is listed below and we look forward to the 2023 “Mixed Calendar”.
A special mention to Veni Tang and Gary Hing who not only sponsored the O and S Allom Bowl but won it. Well done.
MIXED OPENING DAY – Multiplier Stableford – 54 players
Sponsored by Cath Bellemore and Paul Baster
Winners – Joan Brown and Stuart Gicquel– 84 points
Special mention to Cath Bellemore and son David Baster who were ineligible to win but combined for an unbelievable score of 92 points.
MILLENNIUM CUP – 4 Ball Better Ball Par – 64 players
Sponsored by The Furness and Botello Families
Winners –Jill and Tony Morgan – 8 Up
Special mention to Grace and Gavin Furness who were ineligible to win but combined for an excellent score of 9up.
O and S ALLOM BOWL – Mixed Foursomes – 54 players
Sponsored by Veni Tang and Gary Hing
Winners – Veni Tang and Gary Hing – 84
The Nett winners were Fiona and Bruce Palmer with 69.0.
THE PLAYERS CHALLENGE – Medley Stableford – 30 Players
Sponsored by Mara Pritchard and Paul Jenkins
Winner – Jeff Hamdorf -37Points
DALKEITH CUP – Combined Stableford – 56 players
Sponsored by Krystyna Knottnerus and Tony Cowan
Winners – The defending champions, Carolyn Browne and Mackenzie Buck – 75 points
AMERICAN FOURSOMES – Stableford – 52 players
Sponsored by Jill and Tony Morgan
Winners – Chris and Stewart Wharton – 40 points
MEDALIST OF THE YEAR
During the season there were 12 Monthly Medals conducted and on Saturday 5th of November five of the winners played off for the Medalist of the Year.
The event was initiated by past President and Captain Darrell Arnett and Darrell once again generously sponsored the event.
91 players set out to win the Monthly Medal and become the first qualifier for the 2023 Medalist of the Year.
The winner of the Monthly Medal was Tim Song with a score of 68. Tim also won Medalist of the Year and became the first qualifier for next year. He was in fact the defending champion.
Incidentally, Tim has qualified for the end of year event by winning the 2020, 2021 and 2022 November Monthly Medals.
So as far as major events are concerned that is it for 2022. Congratulations to all winners this year and best of luck for the year ahead.
From – Greg Fitzhardinge
