RGC hosted the 4th round of the 2019 women’s pennant. RGC, playing Avenel, hit off from 9.00 am. The recent rains and overnight dew had slowed the greens; all players had to be assertive with the putter if they wished to take advantage of good approach shots. Lancefield took on Trentham. RGC results were; Darlene Baker – W3/2, Jenny Hartley -L4/3 , Beryl Cole -Sq , Elaine Scanlon – W5/3 & Lorraine Robb -Sq
Overall results on the day were
Romsey D Avenel – 3/2
Lancefield D Trentham – 3.5/1.5
With over 40mm of rain falling between Wednesday and Friday the course was far softer than in recent times, add to this the cold, late autumn air and almost everyone had trouble driving their normal distance and hitting the green in regulation. The rain saw “relief to a card width” given as all balls would pick up mud. A gentle breeze from the SW blew up occasionally causing problems for higher approach shots. On a challenging afternoon it was up to one of the club’s evergreen veterans to show the way home. The day’s results were;
Winner; Les Gaunt – 78/7/71 from Rob Rea – 90/18/72 & John Freestone 93/21/72
NTPs; 15th – Scott Williams, 16th- – Steve Wilkins
After the 2nd Round of the 2019 Club Championships
A Grade. Stroke; Les Gaunt – 157, Mick Squire – 161
Handicap; Les Gaunt – 141, Mick Squire – 151
B Grade. Stroke; Rob Rea – 183, John Freestone – 188,
Handicap. John Freestone – 146, Rob Rea – 147
C Grade. Stroke; John Laing – 211, Dave Richardson – 213
Handicap; John Laing – 155, Peter Scanlon – 159
The district folk travelled to Euroa for their annual tournament . 58 players from 18 clubs enjoyed the course which was in great condition. The weather was very chilly but thankfully no rain fell during the round.
The best score of the day was Linda Brook with Nett 64.
Romsey was represented by Beryl Cole, Jenny Hartley and Darlene Baker who was runner up in B Grade on a count-back. Darlene also earned 3 points in the Player of the Year Award.
The second round of the women’s Club Championship was held after some welcome overnight rain which softened up the fairways and greens. Those who adapted well to the strong southerly wind and were able to stay on the fairways scored well . Firm confident putts were rewarded. Daily results were;
Winner; Kath Jekabsons – 101/28/73 from Elaine Scanlon – 104/30/74 & Beryl Cole – 99/23/76
Least putts; Kath Jekabsons – 26
Club Championships after 2 rounds
Stroke; Darlene Baker – 190, Jenny Hartley – 198, Kath Jekabsons – 212, Elaine Scanlon – 217, Lorraine Robb – 234
Handicap; Darlene Baker – 152, Kath Jekabsons -156, Elaine Scanlon – 157, Jenny Hartley – 160 & Loraine Robb – 168
Division 3 handicap
Another beautiful, sunny day for pennant, this round we had to cope with the challenging raking of the sandscrapes at Avenel. (makes us truly appreciate our greens). The Romsey women continued their good form to bring home their 2nd win of the season. Games were tied till the last player came in with a win. RGC results were; Darlene Baker -W 2/1, Jenny Hartley – L 4/3, Beryl Cole – W 3/1, Elaine Scanlon – W 4/3 and Lorraine Robb – L 4/3. In the next round RGC plays Avenel at Romsey.
Overall results were;
Romsey D Trentham – 3/2
Avenel D Lancefield – 3.5/1.5
Division 2 Scratch
RGC was hosting the final round of the Div 2 Scratch competition. It was a tight field with three teams vying for 1st and 2nd positions. Play began with freshly mown greens (Ta Twig) and an overcast sky. Rain threatened but never eventuated. At the end of the day all players were very positive about the improvements the club had made to the greens and fairways.
Overall results;
Seymour D Strathbogie – 5/2
Kilmore Sq Broadford – 3.5/3.5
The Div 2 Scratch final will be between Kilmore and Seymour. Good luck to both teams
Division 3 Handicap
RGC travelled to Hidden Valley for the penultimate round of the 2019 competition. With Woodend ensconced on top RGC was vying with Kilmore for 2nd spot and a place in the final. A win was vital. The cool, overcast afternoon challenged everyone as Hidden Valley is a long course with many water hazards and the colder air saw everyone lose distance. Deciding whether to lay up short of the water or hit over the top was often a difficult decision. RGC did well to pick up a much needed win. The final round, 19/5 will see RGC play Hidden Valley and Kilmore play Trentham. These two matches will decide who challenges Woodend in the final. RGC results were; Rob Rea – W4/3, Heath Rea – W3/2, Scott Williams – W5/4, John Freestone – W1up, Chris vanDerVliet – L6/7, Ron Walker – L5/4 & Mick Nicholls Jnr – L3/2.
Overall results were;
Romsey D Mt Macedon – 4/3
Woodend D Kilmore – 4/3
Euroa D Trentham – 6/1
The Club Championships had all players hitting-off, from the 1st in 10 minute intervals. There was some light drizzle during the round and the wind moved from the NW to the SW causing more than a few problems for all approaches shots. Around 25mm of rain during the week saw the course fast softer than in recent months, this and the cold air saw all players work harder to get good distance off the tee and with low irons. However, despite the tougher conditions a number of players were able to tame the course and post excellent scores, none better than one of the club’s veterans. On a cold, breezy afternoon the results were;
Winner; Mick Nicholls Snr; 88/21/67 from Pat Chisholm – 81/13/69, Mal Mottram – 82/11/71 & Les Gaunt – 79/8/71
NTPs; 1st – Mick Squire, 15th – Rob Rea, 16th – Bob McLennan
A Grade
Stroke; Les Gaunt – 79, Chris Lingard – 80, Michael Squire – 80
Handicap; Pat Chisholm – 82/13/69, Mal Mottram – 82/11/71 & Les Gaunt -79/8/71
B Grade
Stroke; Mick Nicholls Snr – 88
Handicap; Mick Nicholls Snr – 88/21/67 from John Freestone – 95/21/75
C Grade
Stroke; John Laing – 103, Dave Richardson – 103.
Handicap; Bruce Robb – 104/31/73
The first round of the Women’s 2019 Club Championships were held in blustery conditions with the first rain for months falling steadily for the first four holes of the morning. The wind was from the north and whipped away any ball sent high from the tee. The greens were a lot slower due to the rain and took some getting used to; firm putts were required. Results were;
Winner; Darlene Baker – 94/19/75 from Elaine Scanlon – 113/30/83 C/B from Jenny Hartley – 102/19/83 C/B
Least Putts; Jenny Hartley – 29
Round two of Division 3 pennant was held at Lancefield. The weather was perfect, with brilliant sunshine and not a breath of wind. There was plenty of run on the fairways and the greens were in great condition, quite quick and a little tricky. RGC results were;
Darlene Baker – W4/2, Jenny Hartley – L4/3, Kath Jekabsons – W3/2, Elaine Scanlon – Sq & Lorraine Robb – W9/8.
Overall results were;
Romsey D Avenel – 3.5/1.5
Trentham D Lancefield –
Division 2 Scratch
The RGC team travelled to Broadford to take on Seymour, one of the contenders to make the final. Play began on a cool afternoon with some light drizzle. The fairways were hard giving everyone extra run and offering the occasional strange bounce into the rough. The greens were in good nick; generally holding well and putting true. RGC results were; Michael Squire – W2up, Les Gaunt – L3/2, Andrew Clement – L6/5, Bob McLennan – L6/5, Andrew Evans – L7/6, Pat Chisholm – L7/6 & Mick Nicholls Jnr – L7/6.
Overall results were;
Seymour D Romsey – 6/1
Kilmore D Strathbogie – 5/2
Division 3 Handicap
RGC had the bye and hosted the six other teams. The was a slight breeze from the NW and the occasional spot of drizzle. The course handled the 42 players with all groups flowing well. With finals just around the corner ladder leader Woodend looked to consolidate their top position while Kilmore hoped to get another four points ahead of 3rd placed RGC.
Overall results were;
Mt Macedon D Kilmore – 4.5/2.5
Euroa D Hidden Valley – 4/3
Woodend D Trentham – 7/0