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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Proserpine Golf Club Competition Results Week Ending 02.03.25

Airlie Beach Golf Club Results - Week Ending 2nd March 2025
Despite ongoing weather challenges, the course improved throughout the week and is now nearly dry. However, players are still asked to exercise caution with their carts, sticking to the outer edges of the fairways when necessary and avoiding any wet spots.

Tuesday, 25th February 2025 - PGC February Monthly Medal
Sadly, the course was very wet, but congratulations to the winners for their exceptional play. Colin Hounsell won the men’s competition with an impressive 69 nett on a countback, edging out Trevor Paroz. In the ladies' competition, Elspeth Scotford took the win with 77 nett, and Di Chard finished as runner-up with 80 nett. Aaron Prosser and Elspeth Scotford won NTP prizes on the 2nd hole.

In the Veterans’ February Monthly Medal, Elspeth Scotford triumphed again with 77 nett, while Tiina Randmae placed second with 85 nett. Colin Hounsell also won in the men’s category with 69 nett. NTP winners were Gary Scotford, Trevor Paroz, John Wallace, Colin Hounsell, and Nick Apruzzese for the men, and Elspeth Scotford (x2), Jenny Hounsell, Robyn Witham, and Vickie Wallace for the ladies. Paula McQuat had 30 putts, while Colin Hounsell and Gary Scotford both had 25 putts.

Wednesday, 26th February 2025 - Ladies' Single Stableford
It was windy, but Heather Luvis won with 31 points on a countback, narrowly beating Jenny Hounsell. NTP winners were Heather Luvis and Paula McQuat on the 2nd hole, and Leanne Alexander on the 9th hole.

Thursday, 27th February 2025 - PGC February Monthly Medal Sponsored by Venuesmart
It was windy again, but Lewy Tuck won A Grade with 67 nett, while Laurie Dakin finished as runner-up with 70 nett. In B Grade, Peter Lindsay took the win with 69 nett, and Brendon Meharry was runner-up with 72 nett. There were several 2-shot winners: Colin Hounsell and Scott Mason on the 2nd hole, and Craig McLean and Lewy Tuck on the 9th hole. NTP winners were Colin Hounsell on the 2nd hole and Andrew Albergo on the 9th hole.

Friday, 28th February 2025 - Metropole Run (Front 9 Holes)
Samantha Aitken won with 22 points, while Kerr Claxton was runner-up with 21 points on a countback. Harry Russell took third place. NTP winners were Brendan Spann on the 2nd hole and Perri Simpson on the 9th hole.

Saturday, 1st March 2025 - Metropole March Monthly Medal
John Clark won the overall competition with an impressive 66 nett. In A Grade, Conrad Werner took the win with 70 nett, while Rob Stanley was runner-up with 71 nett. In B Grade, John Clark also won with 66 nett, and Tony Chapple was runner-up with 69 nett. In C Grade, Trevor Paroz won with 69 nett, while John Oates was runner-up with 72 nett. The best gross scores were Rob Stanley (A Grade), Darren Reynolds (B Grade), and Phil Batty (C Grade). There were 14 two-shot winners. NTP winners were Larry Muller on the 2nd hole, Scott Dwyer on the 9th hole, Peter Faust on the 13th hole, and Levi Holmes on the 16th hole.

In the ladies’ competition, Di Chard won with 69 nett, while Toni Clauss was runner-up with 74 nett. Tiina Randmae won the 2-shot prize on the 16th hole. Di Chard won the NTP on the 2nd hole, and Penny Wardroper took the 9th hole prize.

Sunday, 2nd March 2025 - 3-Ball Ambrose with Shotgun Start
A total of 79 players participated. The winners were the Alfie Moretto trio, including L. Kobe and Harley, with a score of 53.5 nett. The runner-up team, consisting of Jason Whitney, his daughter, and Sidonie Fleet, posted a score of 54.5 nett. Third place went to Mark Thompson, Sean, and young Fogarty, with a nett score of 56.8. NTP winners were Tim Frew on the 2nd hole, Danny York on the 9th hole, Ben Harrison on the 13th hole, and Clay Coles on the 16th hole.

Contributed with thanks by Tiina Randmae

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