LAST Saturday’s men’s competition saw a contingent of players from Naracoorte playing for the Rippon Shield, an annual event which is held alternatively at Hamilton and Naracoorte Golf Clubs since 1950.

With 10 players representing each club, the event is a 4BBB match play with Hamilton the winner and holding onto the shield for another 12 months before the players cross the border and take on Naracoorte on its home course in 2023.

84 men and 26 women played in Saturday competition and the score of the round for the men was a battle between father and son.

Jamie Caruana claimed top spot with a very handy 41 points from his son, Kynan, who finished with 40.

Ben Kelson topped the A grade ranks with 37 points on a countback from Naracoorte’s Chris Moyle and Andrew Keane finished third with 36 points.

The B grade winner was Paul Ryan with 37 points to finish one clear of runner-up Tim Walkenhorst, while Cameron McDonald returned to the clubhouse with 35 points to claim third.

Jamie won C grade with 41 points, edging out Kynana by one and Gary McFarlane finished third with 38 points.

Balls down the line went to Noel Jennings and Robert Harris 37 points, Tyler Hards, Shannon Kearns, Mark Russell and Ian Harris 36 points, Simon Cox, Andrew Bowman and Rod Munro 35 points, and Kane Donnelly and Michael Holcombe with 34 points.

Di Raymond was back in form, winning the ladies round with 38 points, one clear of runner-up, Val Linke, while ball run down went to Robyn Holcombe 36 points, Debbie Milne 35 points, Gerri Griffin and Lyn O’Brien 34 points, and Vicki Anderson and Di Hatherell 33 points.

Nearest the pins went to Tim Lloyd and Hatherell on the third, Mal Groves and O’Brien on the sixth, Steven Coate on the 13th and Ben Kelson and Tania Cullinane on the 16th.

The closest second shot on the 15th went to Andrew Keane and Robyn Holcombe.

Wednesday

WEDNESDAY saw the ladies take to the course for the opening round of the Spectator Trophy in a stableford event which attracted 60 players.

Karen Mitchell enjoyed a standout round with a wonderful 43 points, which saw her claim the player of the day award.

The A grade winner was Glen Dixon after she recorded a fantastic score of 42 points, finishing well clear of runner-up, Raymond, who had 37 points, and third place went to Milne on a countback from Enid Smith and Marg King after the trio all recorded 36 points.

Margie Hadley was the B grade winner with 42 points, one clear of runner-up, Cate McDonald, while Sue Vickery finished third with 38 points.

Mitchell’s efforts saw her claim the C grade honours, while Gaynor Eats was runner-up with 37 points on a countback from Jacqui Bagnall.

Nearest the pins went to Liz Nichol on the third, Sandy Vanrenen on the sixth, and Sue Morse on the 16th.

The longest putt on the ninth went to Lyn Hayes, Carol Williams on the 13th, and the closest second shot on the 15th was claimed by Pam White.

Jill Walkenhorst topped the nine-hole competition with 16 points on a countback from Judy Pekin.

Other events

AS well as the normal weekly competitions on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, there are plenty of golfing opportunities including Wednesday afternoon twilight, and the Friday morning nine-hole competition.

Tomorrow is a 4BBB Stableford event (any combination).

The cost is $20 and includes a barbecue lunch after golf; 11am for 11:30am shot gun start, and the following Sunday, February 27, is Legacy Day and a four-person ambrose is scheduled with a shot gun start 11:30am for 12pm.

The team cost is $100 and handicap and non-handicap players are welcome - bookings on bookatee.

Hit them long and straight and enjoy the 19th hole.