August 2008

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Heavyweight Return to Form! by Webmaster @ 16:29 GMT

Turnbull ends his lean season!
Buy his own admission Robert Turnbull's season has been a lean one but one Sunday this all changed when he and his partner, Hugh Archibald, won the prestigious Standaloft Greensomes. It is an ongoing feature of Port Bannatyne Golf Club to encourage as many types of golf format as is possible over their course and Sunday was no exception. 26 pairs contested the Standaloft Greensomes indicating just how popular different formats of competition really are with the membership. As is the normal with sponsorship competition at The Port, the prizelist was extensive, and the Club's thanks go to Donald and Jimmy for their generosity in sponsorsing this greensome.
On the day Robert & Hugh were comfortable winners with a net 59, 2 shots ahead of Ian Shaw & Jim Thompson. In third place was Graham Dunn and consistent winner over this season, John Black. Fourth, by virtue of the better inward half was Robert Jardine and Andy Cormack. Visitors George Hanson and John Gilchrist took the scratch prize with a 67 and it was nice to see this pair and George Reynolds with Alan Smith coming out to support the Open Competition - thanks guys!
Full prizelist:
Winners: R. Turnbull & H. Archibald: 2nd I. Shaw & J. Thompson: 3rd J. Black & G. Dunn: 4th R. Jardine & A. Cormack: Nearest pin at 4 = R. Jardine: At 10 = I. Shaw: At 18 = A. Greer (J): Longest Drive at 2 = I. Shaw
The Club gratefully acknowledges the generousity of both Donad and Jimmy in the runnng of this competition..

The Hilton/Slaven Shield
Monday's outing to Gourock proved to be an extremely successful day for Ted McDonald as he won the Hilton/Slaven Shield for the Club's outing, which this year went to Gourock. A great day was had by all, despite the weather, and a full and,less than distinctive prizegivng was carried out after a great meal.

Firth of Clyde Wee Trophy
What can be said? This was a fabulous effort from the team. To win the Firth of Clyde Wee Trophy at any time is a huge success but to win it over a course as long as Gourock, and by eight shots, is nothing short of historic. Over the last 20 years Port Bannatyne has won the Wee Trophy, over their home course and Blaimore and Strone but to win it over Gourock, and by eight shots - well - well done the lads!
John Marshall, John Black and Robert Jardine were the count scores but ably supported by Gordon Peacock and Ian MacFarlane their success was phenominal. Congratulations to you all!

This Week-end
Friday night is The Past Captain's Jug with a 5.30 ballot over 12 holes from tha back tees. HOWEVER, this competition is dependant on the work progress over the week regarding the green work. It is likely that this competition WILL proceed, but, Past Captain's' cooperation is asked if postponement is required.
The Rover Cup on Sunday is definately posponed.

Junior Championship
Young Scott Dunn and Joe Livingston will contest the Junior Championship final. Good luck to you both!

District Cup Dunn + Dusted! by Webmaster @ 16:27 GMT

District Cup
Graham Dunn's gross 64 less 6 was the foundation on which his winning score of 125 for the two rounds was based. His net 58 on the Saturday was an amazing score when all around were carding NR's. On the Sunday his net 67 was the third best score of the day and low enough to secure him victory over the two rounds of the competition. Iain Macleod showed a return to some kind of form by carding a 67 on the Saturday and a 66 on the Sunday giving him the runner up spot.

Zavaroni Trophy
Neil Macleod made up for getting beat by his father by 1 shot for the runer up spot in the District Cup by taking The Zavaroni Trophy on the Sunday with his net 64. Father Iain however was in second spot with a 66.
CSS for Saturday and Sunday was 65.

Junior Championship
The qualifying round for the Junior Championship was held on Tuesday 5th August with the semi finals on the 12th and the final the week after.
Top qualifier from a very healthy field was Joe Livingstone who will play Jordan morrison in the semi-final while Scott Dunn will play Matthew Reid. Watch this space for news of who is Champion.

This Week-End
Saturday sees our Firth of Clyde Wee Trophy Team take on the best of the Firth of Clyde for handicaps between 11 & 18 at Gourock. The Port Team is R. Jardine, I. Macfarlane, J. Black, J. Marshall & G. Peacock. Arrangements have been made to share a mini bus with Rothesay and any player unsure of the travel arangements should phone Jim Bicker (504270) as soon as possible.

Sunday is the Standaloft Greensomes which is sponsored by D & J Standaloft. A runing ballot will be operation betweeen 9.00 and 2.00 but those twosomes that have already entered should check the competition board for tee times.

News
Members are reminded of the Rules Quiz Night being held on Friday 29th August. 8.30 for 9.00
Salmon Leap ballot on Fridays is now 5.30.

Tuesday, August 05, 2008

How low can they go? by Webmaster @ 14:44 GMT

Rothesay Motors High Handicap Open
A field of 44 and a prizelist that would guarantee 21 of that field a prize is an indication of the generosity of the sponsorship provided by David Reid & Rothesay Motors for this Open Competition for those with a handicap of 7+. Top of that prizelist was David Greer with a staggering net 58 which will make him a single figure handicap player for the first time. It was always going to be the winner and in fact David won the Trophy by 5 shots at the end of the day with Graham Fisher's net 63 earning him second spot. Third, by virtue of the better inward half was Taff Barnsley and that despite a "bad shoulder"!
Jamie Jardine continued his good form throughout the season by winning the best scratch of the day with a gross 74.
Main prizewinner:
1st - D. Greer (58): 2nd - G. Fisher (63): 3rd - G. Barnsley (65 BIH): 1st Scratch - J. Jardine: 2nd = Scratch - J. Dunn, A. Greer (J) & M. Crighton: Nearest pin at 4 - J.Jardine: Nearest pin at 10 - M. Crighton: Nearest pin at 18 - D. Reid: Straightest Drive - D. Reid: longest Drive - R. Jardine: Best overseas player - G. MacFarlane
Other prizes such as worst gross, worst net, worst at any one hole, most 6's are probably best left unprinted!
CSS was 65
August Medal
Graham Dunn won the scratch medal on Sunday with a 69 but also earned himself the first class medal as well with his net 63 which beat Jamie Jardine by virtue of the better inward half. Donnie McDermid returned to good form with his net 63 and he won the second class medal.
The CSS was 64.

Course Record Broken!
Donald Standaloft broke his own course record in the final round of the Summer Cup on Wednesday with an amazing gross 60. His card read:
444343434 (33) 222344343 (27) = Gross 60
Not only did this beat his previous record by one shot it also won him the Summer Cup by one shot relegating Jamie Jardine to second spot.

This Week - End
The District Cup runs on Saturday and Sunday with the best aggregate score taking the Trophy. However, The Zavaroni Trophy is up for grabs for the best net second round on Sunday.

News
Rules Night on Friday 29th August - 8.30 for 9.
The Standaloft Sponsored Open Greensome Entry is on the Competition Board
The Outing Entry sheet, going to Gourock, is also on the Competition Board.