DUE to the extreme heat on Saturday, a smaller than usual field greeted the starter at the Blue Lake Golf Links, but it did not stop Niki Collins from lighting up the course and securing the overall victory on 42 points.
Kane Baldwin shot to the top in A Grade after having a sensational day on the course, but he did have to edge out the consistent Trevor Little on a count-back after both finished on 40 points.
Coming home in third place was Anthony Williams on 39 after a count-back.
In B Grade and not to far away from taking out the overall prize was Mount Gambier Golf Club member Hayden Dow, who shot a terrific score of 41 points.
In second place was Rostyn McMahon with 39 and coming home in third place after a count-back was Fred Knight on 38.
In a battle for the ages, C Grade’s Brian Vawser knocked out young junior Callum Harvey on a count-back after both finished the day on 39 points, with Gavin Sparrow a shot further back.
Balls were payed down to 36 points with winners including Wayne Dunford, Michael Egan, David Johnston, Sam Letizia, Sean Sawyer, Setio Shanahan, Victorius Smith, David Goldspring, Timothy Bates, Colin Ferguson.
Pro-shot winners were Ian Bown on the fifth hole and Matthew Jennings on the 16th.
John Millhouse claimed a birdie on the fifth hole, while nearest-the-pin on the 14th was Timothy Bates.
The best front nine went to Niki Collins, while Kane Baldwin claimed an eagle on the 17th.
For Baldwin it was enough to claim the shot-of-the-day and he may be the only person to have holed out on the 17th hole at the Blue Lake Golf Links.
Due to the 17th being made in to a par three, Baldwin attacked the pin on the short hole of just over 100m and holed out, collecting a handy $1000 cash for his troubles.
No women’s competition was played, with the hole-in-one jackpot now $1000.
Tuesday competition
THE midweek stableford competition saw 36 players greet the starter, which proved to be a tight competition.
A three-way count-back was needed as Noel Gosden edged out Allen Cameron and Andrew Clements after they all finished with 39 points.
Ball winners were Geoff Munt, Colin Ferguson, Jim Ferrazola, Peter Sealey and Craig Donaldson.
Scott Manning had an Eagle on the par four 11th
The hole-in-one voucher jackpot is now $1466.
Wednesday daylight savings competition
THIS week’s daylight savings competition saw 40 players take to the course.
With less the 10 weeks to go, the serious players are starting to challenge for the top overall prize.
First prize this week went to Trevor Mclean who shot a respectful 22 points, but he had to edge out Jamal Jakubenko and James Parker on a count-back for thehonours.
The pro-shot on the 14th hole went to Jamal Jakubenko and on the 16th to Bob White.
Shots of the day: Trevor Little (10th hole), Sean Pudney (11th), Fiona Punton (12th), Setio Shanahan (13th), the 14th was not won, Bruce Morale (15th), Shane Fenwick (16th), Terry Earl (17th), Bill Burley (18th).
The eagle cash jackpot is now $120.
Other results
Thursday nine-hole results: Noel Gosden 21 points; Allan Rodda 20 c/b; Robert Blackall 20.
Friday nine-hole public holiday event: Jason Knight 20 points c/b; Cameron Saint 20; Stephen Harvey.
18-hole public holiday event: Richard Evans 40 points; Callum Harvey 38 c/b; Sam Letizia 38.
Sunday 18-hole results: Tom Horrigan 37 points; Barry Humphries 35.
Junior coaching
JUNIOR coaching will restart from 4pm on Thursday under the guidance of course manager Bill Burley, with children of all ages able to join in.
For those without equipment, clubs will be supplied on the night, with a number of activities provided, including the new game dartboard golf.
For further information ring the club on 8725 6198.
Thursday night super THREE’s
A NEW innovative to the Blue Lake Public Golf Links starts tomorrow with the Super Three’s.
The nine-hole Ambrose format will be played every Thursday evening in February, with teams registering by 5.30pm.
There will be novelties on each hole and the winning overall team will win a party valued at over $500.
