There was an excellent roll-up of 68 players from right across the Hunter region. 

As usual, the course was in tip-top condition and with some challenging pin positions. 

Our thanks to the many helpers who assisted Paul and to the caterers –bon appetit!

Results:

Men –

A grade - Rod Auld won with 39 stableford points, including an ace on the 17th ($100 prize), from Terry Mitchell 36 (countback), Phil Ledgerwood and Gary Morley 35

B grade – Gus O’Brien won with 40 points from Ken Thornton 38, Bob Minch 36 and Les Cope 35 (countback)

C grade – Jeff McKeon won with 35 points from Paul Gorman 34, Bob Lawman 33 and Les Brown 31

Women –

A grade – Christine Smith won with 36 points on a countback from Pam Minch and Di Thorley 34 (countback)

B grade – Chris Noonan won with 38 points from Barb Hunter 35 and Marion Flanagan 33

Longest drive (9th hole, into a howling gale):

Men – A grade Phil Ledgerwood; B grade Ken Thornton; C grade Bob Lawman

Women – A grade Lindis Durham; B grade Chris Noonan

Nearest the pins:

Men – 5th Les Durham, 8th Wayne Murphy, 11th and 14th Ross Banks, 17th Rod Auld

Women – 5th Barb Hunter, 8th Di Thorley, 11th Deb Squires, 14th and 17th Lindis Durham

Balls went to 21 players – 31 points or better.

It was great to have Mal Bruce back with us again, touring the course with chauffeur Terry.

Our best wishes to Brian Dever for a speedy recovery from his knee problems.

Late last month, some of the members took part in a game at Crowne Plaza – Hunter Valley Golf and Country Club, Cessnock.

On Tuesday, May 31, the Upper Hunter Veteran Golfers will contest a stableford event at Murrurundi. Hit-offs are from 8am till 9.30am.