The weather was perfect for the 25 members (and 1 guest) who made the trip to the Barossa Valley to contest our return to this course. Having not played there for a few years, it’s great to see the improvements that they have made due to a steady water supply and course care.

This was also the first time we introduced a bit of variety by playing a “Par” competition instead of using the usual Stableford scoring. It seems that everyone coped with this change and no complaints have been received by the committee (so far) !

Surprisingly, only 2 members played to their handicap, most players found it quite challenging.

Results (Par competition):

Winner = Frank Topoljnak with square;

2nd = Sandy Turnbull also with square (on count back);

3rd = Bruce Clark with -1.

NTPs:

2nd 0-21HC: John Mortimer 11.0m, 22+HC: James Prater 15.0m

11th 0-21HC: Nobody, 22+HC: Nobody

13th 0-21HC: Darren Griffiths 4.2m, 22+HC: Frank Topolnjak 10.0m

15th 0-21HC: Marty Goldsworthy 3.0m, 22+HC: Sandy Turnbull 4.5m

Matchplay Competitions:

Group A: Al Macdonald defeated Mat Kennedy 4/3

Group B: Bruce Clark defeated Darren Griffiths 4/2 and Mark Duerden & James Prater drew their match.

Our next game will be at Victor Harbor GC on Sunday 19th April.

John Mortimer & Stu Thomson