17th March 2021

Callaway Fitting Day – Sat 27th March

In the market for a new driver, fairway or irons? All members are welcome to attend the Callaway Fitting Product Day on Saturday 27^th 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

Upcoming Golf Events

Mark these events down in your diary!

Twilight Final – Thursday 18th March.

Mixed Charity Day – Tuesday 30^th March 8am shotgun

Masters Monday – Monday 12^th April

Beacon Hills Challenge at GR – Monday 19^th April – 8am shotgun start.

Anniversary Cup Saturday 8^th May – 7 day members (men or ladies) guest day.

Further information will be communicated prior to each event.

17th March 2021

Men’s Pennant 2021 – Round 3: 14 March – versus Green Acres at Ranfurlie Golf Club

After a break for the Labour Day long weekend the Men’s Pennant Team headed into one of the nation’s fastest residential growth corridors to Ranfurlie Golf Club. Situated on a high plain in Cranbourne the course affords a view of the Melbourne Skyline in the distance.

It is a relatively new course, with wide fairways and few trees. A stark contrast to our opponent’s course at Green Acres – where tight, tree-lined fairways are a feature. According to the Ausgolf website, the “Mike Clayton designed championship course opened for play in 2002 and combines elements of traditional links with sand belt style bunkering to produce a true test of golf.”

While a 1 – 6 score line suggests a tough day, the match was still very much alive until very late in the afternoon.

Andrew Roberts in the first match of the day had a close battle with his opponent and was all square at the turn. The back nine continued in the same vein and went to 20 holes before his opponent prevailed. With several close matches still alive and the 20^th hole more than a kilometre from the 18^th hole Andrew only had his caddy Linton and Barbara to witness his battle.

Playing in his first match of the season Jonathan Baker also played in a very tight match. After turning 1 down, he fought back to stand all square on the 18^th tee. His opponent ended the match with a birdie on the last hole to win 1-up.

Brothers Jeremy & Brenton Derix, by their own admission struggled in their matches – each losing 1 & 3. Co-incidentally Green Acres also had a pair of brothers, one of whom was Jeremy’s opponent. With some fine-tuning during the week the boys will be ready to bounce back in round #4.

Paul Thompson, after slow starts in the previous rounds, came out strongly to win the first hole. But his opponent steadied to turn 2-up. On the back nine Paul won 3 of the first 4 holes to get ahead for the first time since the 2^nd hole. But in a match of fluctuating fortunes his opponent birdied 3 of the next 4 holes, including a long uphill putt from the front of the 17^th green to record a 2 & 1 win.

Playing at #2 this week Dale Edwards was pitted against James Hartley the well-known Yarra Bend teaching professional, who has had a good record against us over the past few years. According to his caddy, Dale played well enough to win against most opponents, but met a very strong opponent this time and went down 4 & 5.

After a strong win last outing and a tight Match Play semi victory on Saturday, our #1, Russell Hughes, came into his match in solid form. After a tight first 9, Russell was ahead leading into the last few holes. His sublime pitch from the rough to within a couple of inches (or centimeters) on the 16^th hole – in front of the crowd of players and caddies – clinched a strong 3 & 2 win.

While a disappointing team result, after some good golf against strong opponents, the team is confident of a bounce-back win at Bacchus Marsh next weekend.

Thanks again to the caddies, including squad members Shane Densley & Jack Briggs; Linton Lyle (who can see the course from his home) and Nunz Mantini who did double-duty as caddy and team manager!

Next Match: Sunday 21 March – 12:10 pm at Bacchus Marsh Golf Club versus Berwick Montuna GC.

Colt’s Pennant 2021

The Colts Team had a bye in round #3 and return to action in round #4.

Next Match: Sunday 21 March – 8:20 am at Box Hill Golf Club versus Patterson River GC

Ray Seddon
Golf Captain

12th March 2021

2021 Twilight Challenge Semi Finals

The Twilight Challenge semi finals were played yesterday evening in great conditions for golf.

The results of the 2 semi finals were;

Nicholas Berry defeated Todd Patton

Mick Guinane defeated Rob Pruis.

Best of luck to Nicholas and Mick in the Final next week. A reminder that next week will be our last twilight comp of the season.
The normal stableford twilight comp and meal will run in conjunction with the Matchplay Final.

Don’t miss the last your last chance to play twilight golf before the end of daylight savings!

10th March 2021