THE Scone Golf Club men's championships have been decided for 2020 with Matt O'Donnell winning his first championship by 12 shots.
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B Grade was won by Clayton Rogers by four shots and the clear C Grade winner was Michael Robinson. David O'Donnell narrowly was the Senior champion. Matt O'Donnell did the double winning the Ray Weekes Cup for the overall best nett.
On Saturday October 24 the daily event was sponsored by Bill Pumpa and it was the Herb Phelps Memorial Day. A field of 47 competed which was depleted due to the overnight rain and the following rain during the day. The best nett score was by Matt O'Donnell who had a fine 2 under par 70 for 67 nett. Runner up was Col Solway with 68 nett. Third place was won by David O'Donnell with 69 nett. The conditions were made difficult by the overnight rain of 20ml and then a further 14 ml during the afternoon rain so the morning players had the best of the day.
Balls went to:Matt O'Donnell 67, Col Solway 68, David O'Donnell 69, Justin Smart, Luke Stevens, Mac Dawson, Wes Boyd 71, Matt Hobbs, Scott Shann 72, Wayne Hedley 73, Mick Alsleben, Will O'Donnell, Glen Tarrant 74, Kevin Thompson, Alistair Ross, Tony O'Neill, Brad Baker 75, Brad Hockley, Clayton Rogers, Michael Robinson, Duncan Yuille, David Druce and Jake Teague all on 76 nett.
In the Championships after round 3, Matt O'Donnell led A Grade by 5 shots from Will O'Donnell and in third was Wes Boyd a further 4 shots in arrears.
The B Grade leader was Clayton Rogers who had 88 but this was enough to have an 11 shot lead from both Scott Shann and Tony O'Neill.
C Grade was led by Michael Robinson who had 3 consistent rounds to be 12 shots clear of Col Solway with Peter Teague next best.
The senior players were left chasing David O'Donnell who had the 4th best round of the day with 75 to be 12 shots ahead of Mick Alsleben with Ross Banks in third.
On Sunday October 25 the final round was played sponsored by the Phelps Family. The day was hindered by wet conditions with consistent rain falling during play. A field of 36 was on the timesheet but only 30 started and 22 completed the round. On a very arduous day for golf Mick Alsleben won the day with a round of 75 nett, one ahead of Tony O'Neill who was runner up. Third place prize went to Matt O'Donnell who had 77 nett.
Balls were won by these players plus: Jake Teague 78, Justin Smart 79, Paul McLoughlin 80, Ross Banks, Matt Hobbs 81, Brad Baker 82, Col Solway 83, Clayton Rogers, Will O'Donnell 84, Duncan Yuille, Mick Robinson 85, David Bradshaw 86 and Dan Malone 87 nett.
After four rounds of stroke play in some of the worst playing conditions of wind and then rain, players are to be congratulated for completing the championships.
The Club Champion Matt O'Donnell had rounds of 71, 75, 70 and 79 (295) to be 12 shots ahead of runner up Will O'Donnell.
The B Grade Champion Clayton Rogers 81, 81, 88 and 96 (346), held on by 4 shots to fast finishing Tony O'Neill.
C Grade was won by Michael Robinson 89, 90, 91 and 101 (371) placing him 17 shots ahead of runner up Col Solway.
In the Senior Division David O'Donnell led from the beginning with rounds of 79, 84, 75 and 94 (332) to finish 1 shot ahead of Mick Alsleben who surged home in the final round.
The main nett event, the Ray Weekes Cup was won by Matt O'Donnell who had 279 nett. This was well ahead of the rest of the field with Justin Smart the next best.
A Grade nett winner was Justin Smart on 293, two ahead of Will O'Donnell. B Grade was won by Tony O'Neill on 298 on a countback from Clayton Rogers. The C Grade winner was Michael Robinson on 295, one shot ahead of Col Solway, however Col won the Senior nett by two shots to Tony O'Neill.
The green keeping staff are to be congratulated for presenting the course so well for the prestigious event on the Scone Golf Club program. Whilst the rain made play very difficult for the players and affected the size of the field, the course will only benefit from the dousing.
Well done to Captain Ross Banks for managing the play and results for all the members over the four rounds.
The next main event to be played in the Scone golf season is the final of the Kevans Knockout which will be between Mick Reynolds and Tim Smith. The Snyman Fourball Knockout was decided on Saturday with David Druce and Mick Reynolds playing Glen Tarrant and Joel Woods. It took 19 holes but in the end David and Mick prevailed!
It was a warm but calm day on Thursday October 22 when the ladies played an 18 Hole Stableford sponsored by The Thoroughbred. Julie Leckie had an excellent round of 41 points to be the winner. Annie Woods also had a fine round of 39 points to be the runner up. Balls went to these players plus: Dinie Bishop, Lyn Banks 35, Jodie Hinde and Sarah Howey on 34 points.
During the week Annie Woods progressed to the final of the Marshall Singles Knockout when she defeated Lyn Banks. The final of the handicap match play will be between Annie Woods and Kerry McLennan.
Next Thursday October 29 the ladies will play an 18 Hole Stableford kindly sponsored by Julie Leckie. It will also be the Medal of Medals playoff sponsored by Melanie's Jewellers. Lyn Banks, Dordie Bragg, Sarah Howey and Annie Woods won Monthly Medals during the season and will play a stroke round to determine the winner.
On Wednesday October 21, four visitors joined in the popular 18 Hole Open Medley Stableford sponsored by the Scone RSL Group. A field of 16 players meant prizes for winner and runner up with local Mick Reynolds beating visitor Emil Battista on a countback when they both had a fabulous round of 40 points.
They also received balls as well as Dan Malone 38, Roger Yandle (V) 35, Graham Boles (V), Tim Smith 34, Charlie Wintle and Phil Tarrant 33 points on a countback from Ross Banks.
On Saturday October 31 the red tees will be used to play an 18 Hole Individual and 2Ball Stableford, sponsored by Brad Baker. On Wednesday October 28 the regular Open Stableford will be held.
All players are reminded that bookings for competitions need to be made by calling Ross Banks on 0488 591 237 for Wednesday and Saturday, and Lyn Banks on 0439 373 136 for Thursday ladies.