Hi everyone,

On Tuesday we enjoyed one of those beautifully still autumn afternoons that make Queenstown golf feel almost peaceful. Unfortunately that calm proved short lived, and by Thursday the breeze had once again arrived to remind everyone who’s really in charge around here. Club selection became a bit of a guessing game, but the field still managed to produce some excellent scoring.

Our Pick Your Tee Stableford also returned, inviting players to experiment with tee choices. As usual, many seemed to rediscover their deep appreciation for the tees they normally play from!

Overall Stableford – Placegetters

1st – Andrew Gunn – 38 points – $40

2nd – Judy Farquharson – 38 points – $40
3rd – Claire Young – 38 points – $40

4th – Genevieve Herron – 36 points – $30
5th – Claude Hoopes – 36 points – $30
6th – Brian MacPherson – 36 points – $30

7th – Alson Foo – 35 points – $25

8th – Ann McDowell – 34 points – $15
9th – Terry McBride – 34 points – $15
10th – Dermot Hynes – 34 points – $15
11th – Sam Davis – 34 points – $15
12th – Pieter-Jan Werbrouck – 34 points – $15
13th – John “Boggy” McDowell – 34 points – $15

Three players tied at the top shows just how tight things were despite the wind making its presence felt again.

Twos

The par 3s were busy today, with five twos recorded, each earning $12:

• Steve McDiarmid – $12

• John Ennis – $12

• Hamish Crawshaw – $12

• Claude Hoopes – $12

• Brian MacPherson – two twos for $24

A good day for Brian in particular, doubling down on the short holes.

Birdies Draw – Hole 1

The Birdies Draw landed on Hole 1, rewarding a pair of players who got their rounds off to the perfect start:

• Sam Davis – $35

• Dan Clearwater – $35

A red number right out of the blocks is always welcome.

Net Eagles Draw – Hole 9

The Net Eagles Draw was pulled on Hole 9, where one well-timed and well played hole paid off nicely:

• Ben Farrell – $70

Proof that one excellent hole can make a round very memorable.

Special Prizes

• Longest Putt – Athol Stephens – $10

• Nearest the Pin – Hamish Crawshaw – $10

• Nearest the Pin – Ann McDowell – $10

Some precise iron play and confident putting rewarded across the board.

Another enjoyable day at the club — even if the breeze once again reigned supreme!

See you all back out there soon.

Queenstown Golf Club Pro Shop