MARTINBOROUGH GOLF CLUB

At long last the weather is starting to settle down which in turn is bringing smiles to the faces of the golfers. The match committee can stop pulling their hair out now as all matches are being played on time.
The lefties / righties tournament was held recently which proved to be very successful and mainly dry weather-wise. Of the locals to feature in the prize list, Shane Hartnell and partner Andy Small won best Nett on the day with Tora Boyne and Wallace Millar runners-up. Nigel Messenger, a mate of mine from over the hill and his partner Jim Walsh were 3rd Nett and Derek Stephens and Peter Hudson finished 4th Nett.
The women’s division was won by Mariana McDermott and Audrey Messenger; the fourth year in a row they have been playing together.
The Grumpy’s numbers are static – Terry is very pleased with what’s going on. There is a new winner every week either from the top or from the bottom of play; it usually depends on how Terry played apparently.
Both 9-hole and 18-hole ladies enjoyed a successful combined day recently. “Las Vegas” Ambrose- style was the order of play and an enjoyable day was had by all.
There was a minor miracle on 23 August when Lance Phelps got out of his truck and played Andrew Lawler in their senior championship match. Lance won 2/1 but Andrew said it was one of the most enjoyable games he had played. It is great to see matches have been started in the various divisions.
Good numbers still turn up for Thursday Club every week; I noticed that Reuben Crook won with 45 points one Thursday, unbelievable!
September is another busy month for the club with the 36 Hole Mixed Fours Stroke-play (AB Martin Cup) tournaments and the ever popular Lamb & Chardonnay Open Ambrose.