A FLOW state is the mental state in which a person performing some activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energised focus, full involvement and enjoyment in the process of the activity.

It can leave one feeling ecstatic, motivated and fulfilled.

Graeme Torney appeared to achieve flow state during Saturday’s 18-hole stableford competition, impressing his playing partners with his consistent stroke play on his way to a remarkable winning score of 46 points. 

Torney’s ecstatic feelings in the clubhouse may have been tempered once the handicapper caught up with him.

Heather Wilkinson continued her good form throughout the week and was runner-up with 39 points, while Mark Miller was third with 36. 

Miller claimed the nearest the pin on the 15th, preventing James Brown from collecting the full set, as he saluted on the second, third, fifth, 11th and 15th.

The longest putt prizes went to Bill Evans on the first, to John Wilkinson for both the 16th and the 17th and to Torney on the 18th.

Brown won the birdies and ferrets.

There was no competition held on Good Friday.

Wednesday 12-hole stableford

THE warm autumn weather clearly agrees with Wilkinson, who won Wednesday’s event with 32 points, three points clear of runner-up, Barry Oldaker. 

Bruce Taylor managed 27 points, securing third place and the birdies and ferrets prize. 

Wilkinson claimed the nearest the pin on the 13th and Oldaker had the longest putt on the first.

It is good to see Les Pye back on the fairways and he won the nearest the pin on the 15th.

Tuesday 18-hole stableford

THE Parkland’s ladies Division 4 pennant team started the week well with a 3-2 win against Coleraine at Coleraine. 

Irene Box’s strong form continued into Tuesday’s stableford event, winning with an impressive 42 points.

Box finished two points clear of Wilkinson in second place.

Unsurprisingly, given their scores, the pair dominated the novelty prizes.

Box claimed nearest the pins on the second and fifth, while Wilkinson claimed the honour on the 15th, the longest putt on the 17th and the birdies and ferrets.

Gaye Goggin was not far behind and claimed the nearest the pin on the 13th, the longest putt on the first and the highly sought longest, straightest drive on the ninth.

Mary McCallum claimed the remaining longest putt prize on the 18th.

This week

ON Saturday, Parklands Golf Club is hosting Macarthur in our annual challenge at noon for a 12:30pm start.