Despite the cold mornings, Lakes Entrance Golf Club continues to be a popular destination for competitions and those just seeking a leisurely hit of golf.
A full week of competition began last Tuesday with Ruthless and Toothless, with Brett Dostine beating all comers in his “A” grade victory with Michael Goorden all smiles after taking “B” grade.
Dostine shot the best round of the day, a stylish 39 points, with the least amount of putts going the way of Rex Mockett (14).
Robyn Downing had a great morning at Young and the Rest of Us, winning the event with 20 points and taking home a nearest the pin.
Wednesday’s medley stableford again saw club champion Renee Percival to the fore winning “A” grade and overall with a steady 35 points.
Anita Bertram picked up “B” grade with 34 points.
Thursday saw a good muster of 80 players for this time of the year, with classy left hander Mark Jackson winning the “A” grade event and overall with 40 points.
The long-hitting Justin Gray won “B” grade on countback from Peter Kane, both banking 37 points with Bruce Coulton winning “C” grade, also with 37 points.
Saturday saw 83 players tackling the course chasing glory in the ladies and men’s event.
“B” grade player Neil McKenna hit the ball magnificently and putted even better on the way to an exceptional 44 points and outright victory.
Dave Smythe won “A” grade with 40 points on countback from youngster Hunter Douglass who continues to show significant improvement each week.
Jim Leslie was successful in “C” grade with 33 points while the most unlucky player on course must have been Paul Mifsud who had 41 points, but didn’t go home with a major prize.
Katrina Fearnley won “A” grade and outright in the ladies’ competition with 35 points, with Betty Martino taking “B” grade with 34.
Percival was again around the mark on the par threes winning three nearest the pins.
Her ability to hit the greens makes her the envy of all her fellow members.
