It was another busy and competitive fortnight at C.ex Urunga Golf Club, with a strong turnout across the men’s, ladies’, and medley competitions. Players enjoyed excellent conditions throughout the week, producing some standout scores and tightly contested results.
A field of 14 took part in the midweek “Gloves On” Stableford event, where Karen Kennedy led the way with an impressive 41 points, narrowly holding off Lisa Guest and Kay Saye, who both carded 39 points, with Guest taking second on countback. Rose Wiblin continued her good form, finishing close behind on 38.
Twenty-three players teed up for the Thursday Medley Stableford, where Rudolf Brocker claimed top honours with an excellent 46 points, earning the day’s major prize. John Anselmi and Anthony Shields were next best on 38 points, separated on countback. Nearest the Pin prizes went to David McBaron (Holes 3 and 9), Neil Richardson (Hole 12), and Brocker himself on the 18th.
A steady field of 12 contested Friday’s AGM Single Stableford. Jenny Tierney edged out Muriel Squires on countback after both finished with 37 points. Rose Wiblin again featured among the leaders with 36, followed closely by Maria Swain and Lisa Guest on 35.
A strong field of 36 players contested Saturday’s Stroke (Nett) event. The day ended in a tight finish, with Michael Bleakley and Joe Street both shooting nett 65, Bleakley taking the win on countback. Glenn Petersen was close behind on 66, while Bruce Moore and Arthur Hassett rounded out the top five with nett 67. Nearest the Pin winners were Ruth Hall (3rd), Beau Davis (9th), Roger Young (12th), David Tully (16th) and Petersen (18th).
The Veterans enjoyed perfect weather for their Monday competition, where Ross Williams claimed victory with a superb 43 points. Colin Haworth (39) and Arthur Hassett (37) completed the podium. Nearest the Pin prizes went to Haworth (3rd), Brett Bosbach (9th), and visiting player Philip Green (18th) from Nudgee Golf Club. Peter Drysdale took out the longest putt, while Michael Bellew claimed the Bradman’s Prize.
Fifteen ladies competed in the Monthly Bonanza, with Wendy Martin posting a commanding 43 points to take first place. Lyn Bastick finished runner-up on 37, and Rose Wiblin again impressed in third with 36 points. The chasing pack included Marie Cooper, Christine Fahey, and Jenny Tierney, all finishing on 35.
The Thursday Medley field of 25 saw a three-way battle at the top, with Graham Hooper, John McKenzie, and Brett Bosbach all scoring 38 points. Hooper claimed the win on countback, with McKenzie second and Bosbach third. Nearest the Pins were won by Geoff Rackham (3), Robert Jones (9), John Piggott (12 and 18), and John Leahy (16).
The week concluded with the popular Two-Person Ambrose, attracting a strong 46-player field. The pairing of Ross Williams and John Greensill took the top prize with an excellent 61.5 nett, followed by Grant Homes and Glenn Petersen (63.25) and David Tully and Adam Crotty (64). An eagle on the 2nd by Petersen added extra sparkle to the day. Nearest the Pins were awarded to Joe Street (3), Andrew Petitt (9), Petersen (12), David Mayo (16), and Garry Swain (18).
Attention now turns to one of the region’s most anticipated events — the SGT Matthew Locke MG Charity Golf Day, to be held on Sunday, 9 November. This two-person Ambrose event honours local Sgt Matthew Locke MG who tragically passed away while serving with Special Air Service Regiment in Uruzgan Province in southern Afghanistan on the 25th of October 2007. The day always attracts a strong field, along with outstanding local support and a fantastic atmosphere both on and off the course.