30th March 2021
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23rd March 2021
The round 4 fixture required a decent drive across town to Bacchus Marsh to take on the strong Berwick-Montuna outfit. The day, and the course could not have been more different to last week’s outing. The Bacchus Marsh course, where very few of the entire division had even visited, was a similar length to ours but featured some tight tree-lined fairways and tricky greens. The weather was also a challenge – light rain built during the day and did not really stop. A few of our guys were looking like contestants in a wet tee-shirt competition by the end of the day.
The Berwick-Montuna team, one of 5 sitting on 3 wins and 1 loss after 4 rounds, were too strong on the day, resulting in a 2 – 5 loss for our squad.
Jack Briggs, back in the team this week at #6 went down 3 & 2. The story was repeated, with one exception, with Jeremy Derix – 2 & 1; Andrew Roberts – 3 & 2; Paul Thompson – 4 & 2 and Russell Hughes – 7 & 5, just a bit off their best against some experienced opponents.
The final match was between the #2’s – our skipper, Brenton Derix took on one of the B-M pros in what turned out to be a very tight match. After winning the 16th hole (7th on the card) Brenton was Dormie 2 on the penultimate tee. After a testing chip from an “ordinary lie”, he calmly knocked in the par putt to secure a 2 & 1 victory in front of all the players and caddies.
Not sure who had the biggest grin – Brenton or Adam Ward on his bag.
Thanks again to the Caddies, Team Manager Nunz and Barbara for coming out to support the team.
Next weekend (28 March) we are just down Eastlink at Keysborough Golf Club. It would be great to see a few members down there to watch some good golf.
Jonathan Baker leading out at number 7 recorded our first point – finishing 1 up. A very pleasing result after going down by the same margin last weekend. It was good to see him enjoying a well-earned beverage at the end of a tough day.
Next Match: Sunday 28 March – 11:15 am at Keysborough Golf Club versus Ranfurlie GC.
Coming off the bye and playing on a tight and tricky track on a cool and rainy morning, the Colts Team started slowly and were under pressure from early in the round.
But they showed plenty of fight. Jordan Irish found himself 3 down but managed to work his way back and stood all square on the 18th tee. Unfortunately, his fight back was not rewarded, and he lost the final hole and match – 1 down.
Charley Smith hit his first drive OOB and found himself 7 down after 8 holes. He got going on the back nine, but ultimately ran out of holes and lost 3 & 2 – playing at #1. His great mate, Dan Scholz was also a bit off his best and lost 4 & 3. Likewise Charlie Lawson could not get into the game and went down 6 & 5.
The highlight of the fixture was a sterling performance by Will Chester who halved his match. Will was listed as a reserve for the round but received a call from Rob Scholz at 7:30 on Sunday morning. His sister, Jackie (GR member and Uni Student in town for some family functions) dragged him out of bed and drove him to the course to play his first ever match. Decked out in his brand-new Gardiners Run pennant shirt he was heading very much into the unknown. To his great credit he secured a half-point.
A “tough day at the office” for the boys, who take on our neighbors, Eastern, next weekend. Thanks to the caddies, including Zac Horsey who came out to support his mates, while nursing a damage wrist from his football match the day before.
Next Match: Sunday 28 March – 7:45 am at Cranbourne Golf Club versus Eastern GC
Ray Seddon
Golf Captain
19th March 2021
Congratulations to Nick Berry for taking out this seasons Twilight Challenge. Nick won the final 5&3 over Mick Guinane in perfect conditions for golf. Well done to both players for making the final, and every who took part in this seasons Twilight Challenge.
17th March 2021
In the market for a new driver, fairway or irons? All members are welcome to attend the Callaway Fitting Product Day on Saturday 27th March from 9am to 1pm.
Please call the Gardiners Run Golf Shop on 03 9739 7522 or email golf@gardinersrun.com.au to book you appointment time.
Bookings are essential!
17th March 2021
Mark these events down in your diary!
Twilight Final – Thursday 18th March.
Mixed Charity Day – Tuesday 30th March 8am shotgun
Masters Monday – Monday 12th April
Beacon Hills Challenge at GR – Monday 19th April – 8am shotgun start.
Anniversary Cup Saturday 8th May – 7 day members (men or ladies) guest day.
Further information will be communicated prior to each event.
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