The good weather order did not get through to BOM as it felt like Winter had definitely arrived early on Sunday 26th May but luckily the rain stayed away! Only 2 teams pulled out leaving a total of 68 players competing on both 9’s, amazing considering the weather. It was a superb response as originally only the back 9 was to be used for this event so thanks to all those who supported this great fundraising initiative, you will see the benefits on the greens with the addition of this new mower. The results of the golf events are below followed by the raffle results:
Front 9 – Winners: Brendan & Anne Anderson, Rob & Denise Law (7.625) Nett 22.375, Runners Up: Don & Colleen Blackmore, Ian & Barbara Bright (5) Nett 26, 3rd: Neil & Loren Dennett, Bruce & Donna McLerie (5.65) Nett 26.35. Encouragement Award: Peter & Di Camilleri, Phil & Wendy Simmons. Back 9 – Winners: Bob & Susan Driver, Lee Grubb & Gary Wright (8.625) Nett 28.375 on count back from Runners Up: Richard & Jodi Crago, Joan Spence & Gerri Robson (7.625) followed by: Paul Dennett, Julie Eichner, Steve & Caroline Lester (8.5) Nett 28.5 in 3rd Placing. Encouragement Award: Peter & Diana Camilleri, Phil & Wendy Simmons. Congratulations to you all.
NTP’s – Front 9 Men: Ian Bright on the 4th, nobody on 2nd or 6th. Ladies: Barbara Bright on 2nd Hole, Colleen Blackmore on 4th Hole, Denise Law on 6th Hole. Back 9 Men: Shane Ziegerink on 12th, nobody on 13th or 17th. Ladies: Susan Driver on 13th Hole, Joan Spence on 12th & 17th Holes.
Lady President Viv Goodson presented Treasurer Steve Lay with a cheque for $1,000 being funds raised by the ladies over the last few weeks plus a further $500 from the raffle tickets sold by the ladies on the day. Steve was pleasantly surprised by this amount, a wonderful effort from the ladies!
Raffle Winners – $100 Bunnings Voucher: John Kuchel, Multiple Donated Prizes: Neil Dennett, Barbara Bright, Ian Ireland, Lynn Gray, Liz Gregory, Colleen Blackmore, Viv Goodson & Sue Lay. Door Prizes: Derrik Farr, Pam Scholtz, Susan Driver & Lee Grubb. Donated Putter Silent Auction Winner: Barbara Bright for $145. Thanks to Jack Simmons for donating the prize and well done Barbara on winning this great putter.
There were 2 auctions held on the night. A huge thanks to Shane Johnson who arranged for 2 amazing prizes: A Titleist Bag worth $350 and a round for 3 players at The National with carts valued at $750. Caroline Lester secured the bag for the bargain price of $150 while Richard Crago was the highest bidder at $450 for The National prize. Well done to Caroline & Richard for digging deep to purchase these items and to Rob our impromptu auctioneer!
This event would not have been possible without the help of many people so thanks to all of the following: Steve Lay for coming up with the fundraiser idea and together with his wife Sue for organising the BBQ as well as all those who helped them on the day including those who helped with cleaning up, all of the Bar Staff, Shane Johnson for his donations & arranging for the course to be available for the event and of course Damon, his ground staff and the volunteers. Thanks to Neil Fredricson who took all the NTP’s out then collected those that were not brought in as well! To those who donated prizes: Andy & Ros Thompson, Jodi Crago, Judith Whittaker, Neil Dennett & Gerri Robson, a big thanks for your generosity. If anyone has been missed, apologies and thanks for your help/donations too!