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Kapunda Golf Report.
More wintry weather prevailed across the week as players battled with wind and rain during their rounds. I think the Thursday group had the better of the conditions with a couple of pretty good scores carded.

The women wrapped up their foursomes championships with the second round played last Wednesday. The pairing of Sandra McInnes and Chris Pfitzner ended up winning by a very comfortable margin. Their two round net score of 143.5 was streaks ahead of Tine Perry and Judy Vandeleur on 155.5. Well done ladies, it is never easy when each player is relying on the other to keep the ball out of trouble!

Thursday was a stableford round and as I mentioned was probably the best day of the week for a hit. Simon Marsden put all of his practice to good use to win the day and the A grade with 39 points. Rusty was next in line with 37. Keith Adams was the best of the B graders with 35, just one ahead of Terry Harris. Jim Smyth was back on the winner's list with 36 points winning him the C grade. Phil Koschella had 34. Rusty also picked up an NTP on the 6th and Keithy Earwood and Wayne Whiting collected the 15th and 18th respectively.

It was great to see Rob Reiman (formerly of Gawler Caddieshack) back out on the course for a hit. The unfamiliar greens may have caused him some issues but he at least went home with the encouragement award. Don't let it deter you Rob, I am sure it will get better in a hurry!

Saturday brought tough conditions with blustery winds and the odd shower to make conditions tricky to say the least. It took the youngest player in the field to show all other starters how to handle them when young Sam Watson won the day with a very nice 37 points. The young leftie continues to improve his handicap and has come down more than 30 shots in the 18 months or so since he started competition golf. Keep it going Sam, you have almost caught Pop!

The A grade result came down to a battle between playing partners Doc and Kiwi with the former leading the way with 36 points. Kiwi had to settle for 2nd place with 34.
Speaking of Pop, Ian Watson gave the lad a run for his money, finishing just two points behind and claimed the B grade voucher. Rob Hancock and Neil Morrison were just a shot behind. Jenny Menzel made it three out of four for the left handers when she won the C grade, also with 35 points. Bazz Kalleske continues to recuperate his subs money with another runner up spot with 34 points.

It was no surprise to see both Simon Marsden and Rob Hancock pick up a couple of the long drives, especially as they are constantly trying to out drive each other during their mid week practice session! Mick Woods also had the longest drive of the C graders and Pam May the best of the fillies. Another leftie, Con Haagmans picked up the Prince of Wales NTP, Cougar the Clare Castle and Mick Watson the Captain's NTP.

It was fantastic to see a past junior player back out on the course after a few years off pursuing other interests but you have to feel for young Jayden coming back in on a 6 handicap! It will be only a matter of time before he is back playing to it.

The Club put out the call for anybody who could assist with a bit of a clean up of trees on Monday and it was fantastic to see more than 20 volunteers turn up to assist. It resulted in plenty of trimming of low branches and cleaning up after the recent strong winds. Players will certainly notice the difference next time they are on the course but don't rely on the clean up making it any easier to score! A big thank you went to all of those who came out to help and also to Boo Menzel for supplying the meat for the sausage sizzle and to Lit'l Mo for the bread to go with it. Geezer and Trevor Hanton did a superb job in cooking the meat to perfection (they have had many years of practice 😀 ).

Back to the golf and the women played a stroke round for their monthly medal and the fourth round of the Captain's Trophy. It was also the first of three Legacy Rounds raising money for returned veterans and their families. Thursday will also be a stroke round and Saturday a par round for the 4th Round of the Hayward Memorial Trophy with Andy Peters providing the day's prize.
Here's hoping for more favorable weather for all of you exceptionally keen golfers.

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