SATURDAY presented cold and at times challenging conditions for the large field vying for the 18-hole stroke Monthly Medal, which was also the second round of the men’s club championships. 

It is likely that more people in Hamilton tipped Fremantle to upset Melbourne in round 11 of the AFL, than would have predicted the outcome of this week’s monthly medal. 

Graeme Torney had been battling the effect of his recent five-stroke reduction in handicap, and on last week’s form, he was not looking promising this week. 

Form - good and bad - can be fleeting, and Torney stayed on the fairways and was on fire with the putter to claim the June Monthly Medal with nett 69.  

Behind Torney, the competition was tight and the weekly voucher winners were Dale Gambau with nett 70 over Mark Miller in a countback ahead of James Brown with nett 71. 

Barry Oldaker claimed fourth in a countback over George Donaldson with nett 73.  

Grambau also won the putting prize with just 19 putts for the day. 

The novelty prizes were equally hard fought and shared throughout the field. 

The nearest the pin prizes went to Alan Hitchock (second), Brown (third and 8th), Les Pye (fifth), Steve Nattrass (11th) and Oldaker (13th). 

The longest putt prizes were claimed by Brown (first), Grambau (16th), Miller (17th), and Bruce Taylor (18th). 

Ron Oakley claimed the recently relaxed, but still coveted longest, straightest drive on the ninth. 

Despite Grambau having eight entries in the birdies and ferrets draw, once again Torney took out the prize.

There was no competition held on Friday.

Thursday 18-hole stroke

THE third round of the Ladies Championships was held on Thursday in conditions that were far more enjoyable than those on offer on Monday when the competition was cancelled. 

Jenny Row had an impressive win with a nett 67 over Heather Hay in second with a nett 71. 

However, it was Irene Box who dominated the novelty prizes, claiming the nearest the pin on the first, fifth, 13th and 15th and the longest putt on the first.

Row claimed the remaining nearest the pin prize on the eighth and won the birdies and ferrets prize. 

Hay was in fine form with the putter, claiming the longest putts on both the 17th and 18th.

Gaye Goggin took out the prized longest, straightest drive on the ninth.

Wednesday 13-hole stableford

IMPROVED weather conditions saw a reasonable sized field compete in Wednesday’s stableford competition, which saw Barry Oldaker the clear winner with 27 points.

It was closer in the minor placings with Bernie Cook claiming second place and household bragging rights with 24 points over Marie Cook in third on 23 points.

Les Pye claimed fourth with 22 points and Mark Miller took out fifth place in a countback with 21 points.

The nearest the pin prizes went to Alex Walter on the second and Bernie Cook on the 13th.

Bernie also claimed the longest putt prize on the first and Marie Cook won the birdies and ferrets.

This week

ON Saturday there is an 18-hole stableford event with visitors welcome at noon for a 12.30pm start.