Club Championships – THE WRAP UP & REPORTS
Posted on: 21 November
2022 Men’s Club Championships
THE WRAP UP
The final round of the Championships was played on 5 November. Our 2022 Men’s Club Champion is Kade Webber. Kade maintained his lead throughout round 4, although it was narrowed to 1 shot after 11 holes. Kade prevailed with a 4-round total of 292. (8 over). Darcy Mackay was his closest rival finishing 2 shots back on 294, with Ryan Cadle (296) a further 2 shots back. The A Grade net was dominated by Mark Graham (274) who completed a comfortable 8 shot win from Matthew Tolhurst.
Our B Grade Champion is Mark Webber (341) who won by 1 shot from Nicholas Vlismas (342), with Zayne Meinke (348) a further 6 shots back. With Nicholas out of the running for the net due to his runner up position in the gross, the net went to Zayne Meinke (292) on a countback from another junior, Jackson Northey.
The C Grade Champion is Ted Ramos (289) who won a closely fought contest from Arthur Sta. Barbara (290). Darren Tait finished third on 392, but due to Ted and Arthur being ineligible for the nett, Darren picked up the nett with 292 with Stuart Coventry (296) a further 4 shots back.
Todd Ostler (302) picked up the Senior event, whilst Darcy Mackay won the Junior Championship with his 294 total.
The seeding of the final groups at the end of the field appeared to be a popular decision with a significant number of members out supporting the leaders over the back 9.
Congratulations to our winners who will receive their prizes on Presentation Night.
Round 3 Report
Fine weather and moderate winds greeted competitors on “moving day”. For some this was a move forward and into contention. To others the move was unfortunately in the other direction.
A Grade
In the Championship, Kade Webber (72) has moved into the lead on 217. Kade has displayed great consistency over the three rounds and a repeat of that consistency in round 4 will make things very difficult for the chasers. Kade holds a 5 shot lead from Ryan Cadle (222). Matthew Tolhurst and Darcy Mackay are a shot further back on 223. Apologies for missing Matthew in previous reports. Due to an administrative error, he was not included in championship leaderboards.
Mark Graham (203) leads the nett by 8 shots from Matthew (211), with Ryan Cadle (212) a further shot back.
B Grade
A shuffling of the deck has occurred in the B Grade Championship. Marc Webber, following an 86, leads on 255. Martin Morrissey and Nicholas Vlismas each stands a shot back on 256. Probably a race in 3 with the next best a further 7 shots back. Should be an interesting contest to determine a winner.
The nett is also a close contest with 5 players within six shots of the lead. Nicholas (214) leads from Jackson Northey (216)
C Grade
Graham Blackman’s 87 saw him move into the lead on 270. Ted Ramos (273) is his nearest competitor with Arthur Sta. Barbara a further shot back on 274. With the next best a further 5 shots behind Arthur it is hard to see the winner coming from anywhere but the top three. However round 4 brings with it some additional challenges so, who knows.
Graham and Ted along with Bruce Davidson lead the nett on 216, with Arthur a further shot back on 217.
Junior Championship
Darcy Mackay holds a considerable lead on 223 and has this division wrapped up. 38 shots should be enough.
Senior Championship
Todd Ostler (225) has an iron grip on this division, leading by 11 from Mark Graham.
To view the Championship leaderboards, go to your member profile, choose any leaderboard on the list. Click “home” and scroll down to 15/10/22 and choose the relevant leaderboard. A copy is also posted on the window of the card return office.
Round 2 Report
Clear skies welcomed competitors in round 2. A light breeze was apparent for most of the day and a short, sharp shower of rain late in the day affected the late starters.
A Grade
Darcy Mackay followed up his first round 70 with a 73 (143) to lead at the half-way mark by 2 from Kade Webber on 145. Jinho Park (72) and Ryan Cadle (73) are a further 3 shots back on 148. 156 on a count back is the cut off for the top eight seeded groups. Mark Graham continues to lead the net on 134 enjoying a five-shot buffer from Darcy.
B Grade
Nicholas Vlismas (84) continues to lead on 164, Bill Macintosh (85) is 3 shots back on 167. Martin Morrissey moved into 3rd on 168 with a 79 in round 3, Martin’s 79 was equalled by Marc Webber, which saw Mark move into 4th a further shot back. 175 on a countback is the cut off for the top 8. Nicholas (136) continues to lead the net from Jackson Northey on 140.
C Grade
Glenn Giles’s second straight 89 sees him leading on 178. Ted Ramos (179) is snapping at the heels 1 shot back. Arthur Sta. Barbara (181) is in 3rd, whilst Graham Blackman (89) rounds out the top 4 on 183. 191 on a countback is the cut off for the seeded groups. Ted leads the C Grade net by 1 from a chasing pack consisting of Gary Raab, Bruce Davidson, Kees Spoelder and Glenn.
Junior Championship (Under 18)
Darcy Mackay (143) holds a commanding 12 shot lead over Andrew Kneeves (155). Darcy will be tough to beat from his current position but there is still time for Andrew to make up ground.
Senior Championship (Over 50)
Todd Ostler (73) has moved into the lead on 151. Todd holds a 5 shot lead from Mark Graham on 156.
Round 1 Report
Players were greeted with blue skies and light winds for round 1. Course conditions were remarkably dry considering the recent rain.
As per usual, each individual round is a net event, whilst the major prizes for the Club Championships, the four-round event, are decided without the benefit of handicap. Minor prizes are awarded for nett winners in the Championships. Winners of scratch prizes in the Championships are ineligible for net prizes.
Links to Round 1 leader boards are provided below whilst leader boards will also be posted on the window of the card return office.
Grade reports are provided below:
A Grade Darcy Mackay was out of the blocks quickly with a one under 70, with Harrison Wilde and Kade Webber in hot pursuit after both recording 72 in their opening rounds. In the nett, Mark Graham (64) was the fast starter, from Darcy (70) and Harrison (72).
B Grade Nicholas Vlismas leads, following an fine 82, closely followed by Bill Mackintosh (82) and Damien Hinzeman (83) a further shot back. In the Nett, Nicholas (66) also leads, from Damien (68) and Bill a further shot back on 69.
C Grade Arthur Sta. Barbara and Glen Giles lead after recording 89. Ted Ramos and Robert Day are 2 shots back on 91. In the nett, Arthur leads on 70, with Kees Spoelder and Glen Giles one shot back on 71.
Age Championships (Jnr – under 18, Snr – over 50) Darcy Mackay leads the Junior Championship following his 70 whilst Mark Graham (75) is the best in the Senior Championship.