Big numbers turned out for the Traynors Ltd sponsored event, a popular date on Loughgall Golf Clubs fixture list. The large entry means its very competitive and being strokeplay its a real test of your ability to keep the ball in play as every shot counts. Strokeplay is considered by some to slightly favour the lower handicap golfer although I suspect a check of the stats would find minimal difference. However after saying that, the winner of this weeks competition is a low handicapper, a golfer who rarely goes a season without a win or two and if he does not win he is never far away from the best gross score. Jonathan McNabb shot a round of 74 giving him a nett 67, thats an excellent score and gives him 1st place. Jonathan only just got the win as two other golfers had a nett 67 but were beat on the countback, Ian Magill and Rodney Clarke took 2nd and 3rd place respectively, very unlucky fellas. The best gross score went to Jonathan Hewitt after completing the course in 74 shots, well done Jonathan!
Section winners were Stephen`OConnor 0-12, Mervyn Todd 13-18, Davy Coote 19+, front 9 was Robert Treanor and the back 9 was won by Seamus Golding. The best senior score was that of Neil Walker and best junior score went to Sam Murphy! There were 17 twos recorded and they were by D.McRoberts, R.Treanor, S.Mullen, J.McKnight, S.`OConnor, J.Wilson, J.Wortley, A.Matthews, B.Nixon, J.McNabb, A.Agg, G.Lockhart, K.McCoy, A.Proctor, N.Walker and a brace of 2s by C.Campbell. Well done to all those who were in the prizes and better luck next time to those who tried but didnt quite achieve the score they had hoped?
There will be a captains drive competition on the 21st September which is a shotgun start, anyone interested in playing will need to put their name on the list provided on the notice board near the computer.
Just following up on a report from a couple of weeks ago, the subject was about handicaps and how important it is to do your best whenever we play in competition. It keeps us honest and creates a level playing field for all, our handicap will then reflect our true ability. There has been some feedback that I feel needs clarifiying…. the intention of the article was to promote awareness of the importance of trying to play your best (whatever that may be on that day) so the handicap system can work for everyone! The other point of clarification is that this is an issue relevent to all clubs everywhere. It also has a bearing on inter-club competitions aswell. There are definitely no accusations being made, but to speak about such things is important, the game relies heavily on trust and ones honour and so it should. Unlike most other sports honour, integrity and fair play is at the centre of the game of golf, it would not be the game we know now without it. I would welcome any views or comments about this matter you would like to share?
There will be an open stableford competition held in aid of Parkinsons UK, this will take place on 6th September with tee off times between 12 and 3pm, £10 for members and £20 for non-members. A time sheet is on the notice board in the back office area, or contact Wayne Haffey on 07921125966. Its for a good cause so book your tee time early to get a time that suits!
Saturday 31st of August is the Glenview Trophies sponsored stableford event, this could be your event to win? So keep practicing be lucky and enjoy your golf!