The final of the Club Championships were played on Sunday in absolutely perfect conditions. The "A" Grade started at 8.30am between Jim Phillips and James Larkin for their marathon 36 holes. Although the Captain was referee for the first 18 holes, I realised I was only their to make up the numbers as these two players were intent on rising to the occasion, with concentration, determination and focusing on their job at hand. James jumped out of the barrier to go up three holes in the first three. After settling in to his well known rhythm, Jim picked up the next two. They then gamely battled on not halving a hole until the 14th. At the end of the first 18, James was 4 up. Stopping for a quick bite and drink for lunch, referee duties were taken over by our president, so the Captain could concentrate on all matches. "A" Grade resumed at 12.30 with "B" Grade between Alec Dietsch and John Mellen commencing at 12.40pm and "C" Grade at 12.50pm between Peter Metcalf and Peter Dunn. Jim Phillips clawed his way back with a win on the 17th to go 2 up with one to play. Jim has never won the Club Championship and was a very proud member at the conclusion of the match. "B" Grade finished a little earlier with Alec Dietsch playing the "game of his life" securing a win on the 11th hole. As John put it, he had a "shocker", however Alec is a very competitive player when he is on his game and very difficult to beat. The "C" Grade match was a closer match with Peter Metcalf sinking a 20' putt on the 18th, that only stopped because it went into the hole, to square the match. They then headed for the 1st hole again where Peter Metcalf won, one up. All players were worthy of the contest and played the game in the best spirit possible. It is a great achievement to reach the finals of our Club Championships and they should all be very proud of making the finals. Congratulations to all winners and Runners Up. Trophies will be awarded at the Anniversary Dinner in March next year. A special thanks must be given to the referees, my relief referee President, Kevin Burke, Don Barker and Roger Williams. A great job, well done. Comments are closed.
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