The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
More than 90 golfers from around the region took part in a Pairs Stableford Open competition at Tydd St Giles Golf Club – raising nearly £500 for charity in the process.
Shooting the best score as visitors’ winners were Brian Venters and Ian Hogg (Ely) with 45 points, ahead of Mike Johnson and Chris Sturman in second on 43 points and Harold Handcock and Les Bentall in third on 41 points.
The home winners were Mick Vassal and Peter Wheeler with 43 points, with Tim Murphy and Tony Petch second on countback ahead of Terry Sambridge and Dennis Savory after both scored 41 points.
The nearest to the pin on the fourth hole was Tydd’s Wheeler, while the nearest the pin on the eighth hole was Venters. Dick Martin, of Tydd, was closest on the 11th, with Toft’s Bill Collins closest on the 16th.
A special prize for best turned out golfer on the day went to Ken Parker.
Organiser Roy Pesterfield said: “Thanks to all for taking part, it turned out to be an excellent day.
“I’d also like to thank the greens staff for their excellent work in getting the course ready as it had been closed the day before after very heavy rain.
“I am also pleased to announce – that with the players generosity from the raffle and the halfway house – £489 was raised for the seniors’ designated charity for 2017, which is the Papworth Hospital.”
- Seniors Stableford Vouchers competition: Division One – 1st Peter Wheeler 39 points; 2nd Ron Colledge 38pts (ocb); 3rd Mick Vassall 38pts.
Division Two – 1st Barry Purple 37pts; 2nd Gary Brown 36pts; 3rd Paul Gurney 33pts (ocb).
Division Three – 1st Ken Sherry 39pts; 2nd Barry Hill 38pts; 3rd Richard Martin 35pts.
Division Four – 1st Malcolm Miller 38pts (ocb); 2nd Brian Gough 38pts; 3rd Dave Morris 37pts.
- July Stableford competition: Division One – 1st Peter Wheeler 43pts; 2nd Ken Doughty 37pts (ocb); 3rd Lee Smith 37pts.
Division Two – 1st Dave Punshon 39pts; 2nd Richard Ward 36pts; 3rd Baz Smith 36pts.
Division Three – 1st Barrie Mutimer 39pts; 2nd Trevor Sewell 38pts; 3rd John Elliott 37pts.
Division Four – 1st David Leedle 37pts; 2nd Paul Kingswood 35pts; 3rd Tony Petch 34pts.
