BLUE Lake Golf Club will host it’s 21st annual GEM Easter Tournament this weekend with a big field entered.
Players will compete for prizes valued at over $1000 over the two days, with the major prize the coveted perpetual trophy for the best two nett scores.
The only dual winner of the event is local Bob White, who will return to add to his already impressive record, along with defending champion and fellow Blue Lake member Josh Gale.
There are prizes for each day, including best-off-the-stick and best nett for each grade, along with best scores from veterans and women.
Players wishing to take part in the tournament can do so by calling the clubhouse on 8725 6198.
It promises to be a great weekend of golf, with players able to play both days or just one and with the course in excellent condition, it will no doubt be a tough test for all.
Honour roll – 1998 Malcolm Adkins, 1999 Kevin Revitt, 2000 Trevor Gartside, 2001 Michael McGee, 2002 David Munt, 2003 Dean Callaway, 2004 Nola Ponitifex, 2005 Hayden Fennell, 2006 Gary Weedon, 2007 Tim Kenny, 2008 Marc Dalton, 2009 Dwayne Baker, 2010 Terry Smith, 2011 Matt Jennings, 2012 Jay Ilsley, 2013 Russell Lingham, 2014 Bob White, 2015 Col Ferguson, 2016 Bob White, 2017 Josh Gale.
Goldspring returns to form
DAVID Goldspring led the way in Saturday’s stableford round at Blue Lake Golf Club, scoring 44 points to follow up from his recent efforts in the Holden Scramble state final in Adelaide.
In A Grade it was former highly decorated South Gambier cricketer Colin Ferguson leading the way with 39 points from club president Matt Jennings who finished second on a count-back, one shot back on 38 from Dartmoor member Jason McCrae, who had to be content with third place.
After his overall win last week, Jamal Jakubenko proved it was no fluke as he followed it up with a win in B Grade with a round of 42 points to defeat David Johnston, who returned to the clubhouse with a score of 39.
Two shots back in third place was the consistent Stephen Von Duve with a round of 37.
Steve Dwyer won C Grade, as his short game helped him record a winning score of 40 points to narrowly edge out West Gambier football stalwart David Lock, one back on 39.
Rounding out the placings was early morning starter Frank Pinneri on a count-back with 37 points.
Ball winners included Trevor McLean, Tim Bates 38, Greg Cooper, Josh Gale, Brenton Speck 37, Stephen Harvey, Dieter Rostig, Brett Perryman, Anthony Williams and James Eastick 36 on a count-back.
Pro Shots: David Johnston, fifth hole; Josh Gale 16th hole.
Nearest the pin: C Grade Brenton Speck.
Women’s results: Josie Ashby 38 points; Bev Pascoe 36; Rosemary Price 34.
Nearest the pin: Josie Ashby.
Hole in one cash jackpot: $612.
Tuesday competition
A SMALLER than normal field took their place in the regular midweek competition and it was Peter Sealey who sprung back into form with a fine round of 41 points to record a win.
One shot back was Matt Feast, with Colin Tester a further stroke back on 39 points.
Ball winners were Tim Bates 39, David Lock, Colin Stratford, Ian Bown 37 and Wayne Dunford 35.
Best front nine was won by Matt Feast.
Pro-shot on the fifth hole went to Darren Williams from Port MacDonnell Golf Club.
Hole in one voucher jackpot: $1642.
Daylight savings competition
WITH one week to go in the Daylight Savings competition things are heating up, with White still leading the way.
Last week saw Dwyer continue his good form with a fine score of 23 points to narrowly edge out Ray Patching by one shot.
Patching finished second on a count-back from new member Jamal Jakubenko.
Pro-shots went to Trevor Little on the 14th hole and Tyson Ploenges on the 16th.
Shots of the day: 10th hole – Trevor Little, 11th – Anthony Sneath, 12th – Patching, 13th – Michael Egan, 14th – Little, 15th – Setio Shanahan, 16th – not won, 17th – Fred Knight, 18th – Sam Letizia.
Competitors are reminded this is the last week and the wind up for the competition will be held on April 4 in Huddy’s Sportsbar.
All those who competed in the daylight savings competition are welcome to attend.
The Eagle cash jackpot is $137.
Other results
Thursday nine-hole results: Jim Ferrazola 21 points c/b; Frank Pinneri 21 c/b; Alan Rodda 21 c/b.
18-hole results: John Howard 41 points.
Friday results: Tyson Ploenges nett 33 c/b; Richard Neale 33 c/b; Stephen Gray 34.
Putts winner: Nick Collins 13 putts.
Sunday results: Craig Donaldson 33 points.
King of Swing of the Mountain
THE Blue Lake Public Golf Links will host it’s eighth annual King of Swing of the Mountain with a three-person ambrose being played on April 15.
The winning team will win a chance to play alongside one of the top 25 players in the South Australian Seniors PGA Championship on Friday May 11, which includes a package valued at over $1000.
All are welcome to play and it will be a 10.30am register for a 11am start as competitors will have a chance to win over $3000 in prizes.
Included on the day is a barbecue lunch and finger food.
Those wishing to play can do so by putting their name on the sheet in Huddy’s Sportsbar or call the club on 8725 6198.
Coming events
Saturday and Sunday: GEM Easter Tournament.
April 8: Thompson Shield at Dartmoor Golf Club.
April 15: King of Swing of the Mountai, three-person Ambrose.
