Among the regular group of Sporters waiting for the heavy layer of frost on the fairways and greens to show signs of thawing last Sunday were a new faces were and a couple of players who may have been hibernating recently. It was a little difficult to tell under those beanies and scarves as everyone tried to beat the cold.
Gary Kirby made a welcome return to the nine hole Sunday competition having spent some time recovering from a broken bone. The patience he showed during his recuperation was rewarded when he returned the winning score of nett 26. Josh Anderson was another who has not been on the course for some time. His time away has done his game no harm and nett 27 was snared the runner’s up prize. Both players posted steady scores for the round and looked well in control of their golf swing.
Ivan Juriss and Paul Armstrong were the contenders for the Best gross score. This week it was Ivan Juriss who needed just 40 hits to complete his round. No surprise Armstrong was hot on his heels
In the run down, Mark Lynam (28) held out Angelo Maugeri (28) after the cut of the cards. Based on the recent form of these two payers we can expect to see them featuring in the winner’s circle in the near future.
Best gross score of the day was from Ivan Juriss after he needed 40 hits to complete the round, just edging out Paul Armstrong who missed out by one shot. Armstrong did not leave empty handed. He took the Pin shot on offer at the par three 12th .
Sporters will be back at 8am on Sunday. Naturally much will depend on back on next Sunday morning with an 8 am hit off, depending on how thick the frost is. One person who does not have to deal with the frost is Sporters President Ray Thorn who has travelled north in search of warmer pastures.
