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RESULTS | |
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NAME |
SCORE |
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Andrew Abell (21) |
82 / 48 |
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Peter Meadowcroft (23) |
92 / 40 |
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John Smith (22) |
92 / 39 |
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Phil Smith (11) |
82 / 37 |
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Karl Furniss (18) |
91 / 35 |
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Phil Stonier (20) |
92 / 34 |
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Stan Malpass (22) |
97 / 34 |
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Ed Green (12) |
87 / 33 |
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Jon Downs (20) |
95 / 33 |
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Russ Howard (30) |
107 / 32 |
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Joe Matthews (25) |
106 / 31 |
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Richard Meadowcroft (18) |
99 / 30 |
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Stephen Rushton (25) |
106 / 30 |
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Brian Abell (34) |
117 / 26 |
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Tom Gallimore (11) |
82 / 37 |
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"ANDREW'S ROUND OF GOLF"
HOLE
PAR
GROSS
NET
POINTS
1
5
9
8
0
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
5
3
3
2
3
6
4
5
3
3
7
4
4
3
3
8
4
5
4
2
9
5
5
4
3
42
23
10
4
4
3
3
11
4
5
4
2
12
5
5
3
4
13
3
4
3
2
14
4
4
3
3
15
4
5
4
2
16
4
4
2
4
17
3
3
2
3
18
5
6
5
2
40
25
82
41
Andrew Abell scored 48 Stableford Points at our seventh Society Day at Gorstyhill Golf Club to win the “Gorstyhill Classic Trophy” by a staggering 8 points 
from nearest challenger Peter Meadowcroft. What a great game of golf for Andrew who stated that it was possibly the best round of golf he has ever played. Playing off an handicap of 21 it was such a shame that Andrew opened his round with a nine on the par 5 first hole. After this opening blip it was all systems go with the putter hot and the feeling that he could do nothing wrong as he went on to drop just two shots on the opening 9 holes (forgetting the first hole!). The back nine was just as impressive dropping just 4 shots on his way to his best ever round of golf. Well played Andrew but the handicap axe has fallen and you have just lost yourself 4 shots and go to Wales with a very impressive new handicap of 17.
In the same 3 ball and the first group to go out we had Phil Smith (11) and Tom Gallimore (11) who both returned 37 points from 82 strokes. What are the chances of this happening at our level - three players coming in with 82 strokes each in the same group - cracking result.
Anyway, in overall second place came Peter Meadowcroft (23) with a great score of 40 points from 92 strokes. So unlucky to come up against the days winning score when 40 points would normally give you a great chance of winning. Peter hit the ball really well off the tee and only a little rustiness with the short game prevented him from an even higher score. Great result considering Peter has played very little golf this year.
In third spot came John Smith (22) with 39 points from 92 strokes. A much better performance than in previous weeks and looks like hitting a good run of form before we take to the courses of Wales in a couple of weeks time.
In fourth place came Phil Smith (11) with 37 points from 82 strokes. A great opening hole with a good birdie. Only real blip was a seven on the 16th hole which resulted in a blob. Looks as though Phil will romp away with the Strokeplay Order of Merit with this consistent golf, nearly always playing to his handicap which is exceptionally difficult when playing on different and often new courses on Society Days. Only needs two good scores from our remaining Society Days and it will all be over and everyone will be competing for second place.
In fifth place came Karl Furniss (18) with 35 points from 91 strokes. Great front nine with 23 points but fell away on the back nine recording just 4 points from the last five holes. However, won the money on the 5th Money Pin hole which is becoming a bit of a habit!! In sixth place came Phil stonier (20) with 34 points from 92 strokes. A day when the ball just would not drop.
In seventh spot came Ed Green (12) with 33 points from 87 strokes. Making his first appearance of the year and travelling all the way from South Wales. Great to see you and Peter with us and hope you had an enjoyable day. In eighth place came our “Longest Drive Expert” Jon Downs (20) with 33 points from 95 strokes.
In ninth place came Russ Howard (30) with 32 points from 107 strokes. Three blobs contributed to an average round for Russ although this result puts Russ at the top of the Stableford Order of Merit Table albeit as a result of playing one game more than the nearest challengers. Also won the Nearest the Pin on the 17th hole - a very tricky par 3.
In tenth position came Joe Matthews (25) with 31 points from 106 strokes. Started the round slowly but picked up with a good back nine.
In the end it was a runaway win for Andrew who was playing on what he considers to be his home course. A great game and one that he will always remember. Who knows what would have happened had he not blobbed the first hole. Would he have topped 50 points? That we will never know.
Next stop Wales!!!
from nearest challenger Peter Meadowcroft. What a great game of golf for Andrew who stated that it was possibly the best round of golf he has ever played. Playing off an handicap of 21 it was such a shame that Andrew opened his round with a nine on the par 5 first hole. After this opening blip it was all systems go with the putter hot and the feeling that he could do nothing wrong as he went on to drop just two shots on the opening 9 holes (forgetting the first hole!). The back nine was just as impressive dropping just 4 shots on his way to his best ever round of golf. Well played Andrew but the handicap axe has fallen and you have just lost yourself 4 shots and go to Wales with a very impressive new handicap of 17.In the same 3 ball and the first group to go out we had Phil Smith (11) and Tom Gallimore (11) who both returned 37 points from 82 strokes. What are the chances of this happening at our level - three players coming in with 82 strokes each in the same group - cracking result.
Anyway, in overall second place came Peter Meadowcroft (23) with a great score of 40 points from 92 strokes. So unlucky to come up against the days winning score when 40 points would normally give you a great chance of winning. Peter hit the ball really well off the tee and only a little rustiness with the short game prevented him from an even higher score. Great result considering Peter has played very little golf this year.
In third spot came John Smith (22) with 39 points from 92 strokes. A much better performance than in previous weeks and looks like hitting a good run of form before we take to the courses of Wales in a couple of weeks time.
In fourth place came Phil Smith (11) with 37 points from 82 strokes. A great opening hole with a good birdie. Only real blip was a seven on the 16th hole which resulted in a blob. Looks as though Phil will romp away with the Strokeplay Order of Merit with this consistent golf, nearly always playing to his handicap which is exceptionally difficult when playing on different and often new courses on Society Days. Only needs two good scores from our remaining Society Days and it will all be over and everyone will be competing for second place.
In fifth place came Karl Furniss (18) with 35 points from 91 strokes. Great front nine with 23 points but fell away on the back nine recording just 4 points from the last five holes. However, won the money on the 5th Money Pin hole which is becoming a bit of a habit!! In sixth place came Phil stonier (20) with 34 points from 92 strokes. A day when the ball just would not drop.
In seventh spot came Ed Green (12) with 33 points from 87 strokes. Making his first appearance of the year and travelling all the way from South Wales. Great to see you and Peter with us and hope you had an enjoyable day. In eighth place came our “Longest Drive Expert” Jon Downs (20) with 33 points from 95 strokes.
In ninth place came Russ Howard (30) with 32 points from 107 strokes. Three blobs contributed to an average round for Russ although this result puts Russ at the top of the Stableford Order of Merit Table albeit as a result of playing one game more than the nearest challengers. Also won the Nearest the Pin on the 17th hole - a very tricky par 3.
In tenth position came Joe Matthews (25) with 31 points from 106 strokes. Started the round slowly but picked up with a good back nine.
In the end it was a runaway win for Andrew who was playing on what he considers to be his home course. A great game and one that he will always remember. Who knows what would have happened had he not blobbed the first hole. Would he have topped 50 points? That we will never know.
Next stop Wales!!!
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