Yearly Archives: 2024

The weather has been perfect for golf on Wednesdays of late and the stableford competition was held in sunny and calm conditions. The run on the fairways has been considerably shortened from previous weeks and the greens were very receptive to the high approach shots.  Daily competition results were;
1st; Robert McDonald (15) – 34 pts
2nd; Anthony Lakey (20) – 32 pts
3rd; Steve Wilkins(14) – 31 pts c/b Darlene Baker (18)
NTP 15th. Steve Wilkins

With almost 30mm of rain falling over Thursday and Friday nights the course was soft; “Mark, Lift, Clean & Replace” was in play across the general area.  Despite the overcast, misty start to the day the afternoon was sunny and warmish, shorts were common sights.  Soft fairways, coolish air and an inconsistent S/SE wind made the course play longer forcing all golfers to carefully consider their choice of club.  With past champions, Mottram, Squire and Clement unable to play the club championship  was up for grabs and a number of younger players were in for the contest.  B Grade and C Grade were also close with only a few shots separating all place getters.  On another top afternoon to be out on the park the results were;

1st; Ben Owen – 89/15/74  C/B

2nd; John Freestone – 102/28/74

3rd; Dylan Harris – 82/6/75 C/B Dean Kohler (9)

NTPs; 15th -Dylan Harris

2nd Rd 2024 Club Championships

A Grade; Stroke – Dylan Harris; 75, 82 – 157           Nett – Dylan Harris; 157/14/143

B Grade; Stroke – Davey Kenney; 86, 92 – 178       Nett – Ben Owen; 181/30/151, Davey Kenney; 178/26/152, Andrew Laing; 190/38/152

C Grade Stroke – Anthony Lakey; 98, 102 – 200          Nett – John Freestone; 208/56/152, Zac Scales; 225/72/153

The second round of the Women’s Club Championships was played in perfect autumn conditions on a course that was also in great nick. The Club welcomed to visitors David Jones from Gisborne Golf Club and Gary Johnston from Alexdale Golf Club.  The daily comp was closely contested with some great scores returned.  The day’s results were
1st.       Darlene Baker           87/19/68    (Par 71 for women)
2nd.     Robert McDonald     84/16/68   (Par 70 for men)
3rd.      Derek Jones              83/13/70

All DDGA Sunday Pennant finals were being played at Strathbogie G. C.  The RGC Vs LGC final teed off at 11.00, the temperature was slowly climbing towards the predicted top of 18C and there was a gentle breeze from the S/SE.   Both teams had lost only one match so a close encounter was expected.  For the first time in many years the RGC team had remained unchanged throughout the season; they will only get stronger after the experiences of 2024.

Our team had played Strathbogie so knew that blasting the driver off every tee was not really the way to play many holes.  Congrats to Luke Lyon for his first scratch win, 4/3 and to Mitch Atlas who squared his match.

After a strong season to get to the final sadly it was not our day going down 3.5/1.5

Congrats to Lancefield who will most likely move back to Division 1 Scratch in 2025.

RGC 2024 Scratch Team; Dylan Harris, Mal Mottram, Mick Squire (C),

Mitch Atlas & Luke Lyons

The 2024 Club Championships began on a cool, clear day with a steady breeze  from the S/SW.  Early mowing of the greens  had removed the heavy overnight dew so everyone had to choose their own line to the cup.  Despite the course being in excellent nick and the generally good weather conditions only one player was able to break their handicap.  It was great to welcome back past member Jim Patton (89/15/74), down from Rich River for a round.  On a top day to be out on the park the results were;

1st; Dylan Harris – 75/7/68

2nd; Davey Kenney – 86/13/73 C/B over the back 6

3rd; Andrew Laing – 92/19/73

NTP; 15th – Simon Donovan, 16th – Dean Kohler

2024 Club Championship Results after Rd 1.

A Grade; Stroke – Dylan Harris – 75           Nett – Dylan Harris – 75/7/68

B Grade; Stroke – Davey Kenney – 86       Nett – Andrew Laing – 92/19/73, Davey Kenney – 86/13/73

C Grade Stroke – Anthony Lakey – 98          Nett – Anthony Lakey – 98/23/75

A crisp autumn morning became a perfect day for golf with a gentle breeze and bright sunshine. The course too was perfect for golf and is a reflection of the great work put in by all the volunteers who keep things in tip top condition across Romsey Park.
The daily competition was won by Robert McDonald who had a great nett 69, he also won the least putts with 29 for the round. Robert’s putting was helped by a chip in for eagle on the par 5, 8th – congrats Robert.
The first round of the Club Championships was conducted also with Darlene Baker leading the way with a 90/19/71, with two more rounds to follow.  The morning’s results were;
Daily Competition
1st      Robert McDonald – 85/16/69
2nd    Darlene Baker – 90/19/71
3rd     Anthony Lakey – 92/20/72

NTPs;  15th – Sherif Abdel-Sayed
Least putts;  Robert Mc Donald – 29  Eagle 8th Hole – Robert McDonald

The team travelled to Broadford to take on Euroa on a cool, clear day.

RGC D Euroa;  3/2. Beryl Cole – AllSq, Hugh Williams – AllSq, Darlene Baker – W 6/5, Steve Wilkins – W 4/3

Victorious Midweek team after their win at Broadford, Darlene Baker, Beryl Cole, Steve Wilkins, Jenny Hartley & Hugh Williams

A fine, mid-autumn day, clear skies and a 30Kph wind from the N/NE

Scratch -bye, hosting at Romsey.  Good performances through the season have this team looking good to make the final at Strathbogie.

Handicap – taking on Lancefield at Broadford.  Would need a big win and other results to go our way to make it to the final. A good result but a little too late.  The team finished clear in 3rd.

Results, Romsey D  Lancefield; 4.5/.5 – Scott Williams – AllSq, Dean Kohler – W1Up, Ben Owen – W1Up, Shaun Scales – W5/4 Shaun was undefeated through the whole season &  Zac Scales – W1up

End of season pic – Zac Scales, Dean Kohler, Ben Owen, Scott Williams (C) & Shaun Scales

Another strong field assembled to contest the April Medal.  Conditions were generally good, recent rains and benign autumn weather had seen excellent growth, especially in the few bare spots on some fairways.  The greens, fairways and surrounds were again in top nick.  It was great to welcome back Mick Nicholls Jnr after the recent birth of his twin girls.  Despite the conditions players struggled to break their handicaps.  One of the most amazing things about golf is that as long as you can stand still and concentrate for about 45 seconds you can still play; the oldest player in the field 85+ took out the medal.  On a top day to be out on the courts the results were;

1st & April Medalist; Mick Nicholls Snr – 98/25/73 C/B

2nd; Scott Williams – 88/15/73

3rd; Andrew Laing – 93/19/74 C/B Mal Mottram(7)/Simon Donovan(8)/Mick Squire(5)/Mitch Atlas(6)

NTPs; 15th – Mick Nicholls Snr, 16th – Mick Nicholls Jnr,

Best 2nd shot 3rd – Simon Donovan, Longest drive 4th – Mick Squire

Least Putts; Mal Mottram – 27 C/B Steve Wilkins

April Medalist Mick Nicholls Snr with RGC Captain Mal Mottram