Tenterfield District 2011

The week began with a welcome dinner on Sunday night, which was well attended and gave an opportunity to spell out some administrative matters relating to the tournament.

The Monday morning field started under threatening skies, but the weather held off until the morning field had finished. Not so for the afternoon, the weather closed in and players had a very cold, wet and windy afternoon with some heavy showers.

Many players cancelled that round and some cancelled for the week, however some good scores were recorded despite the conditions.

Tuesday saw the NSWVGA Shield event, run as a Par event. Weather conditions were somewhat better, but still cold overcast and windy. A good field contested the Shield event for Men and again some very good scores were recorded.  The Ladies event, sponsored by NSWVGA, saw another good field with some good scores, in the Stableford event. A dinner on Tuesday night was well patronised, and enjoyed by all who attended

Thursday and Friday event was the Tenterfield Challenge 4 BBB Mixed with a full field. In conjunction, but separate was a Singles Event for those not involved in the Mixed . Each day saw an 18 hole event for the Mixed and 18 hole event for Singles. Thankfully the weather improved but was still cold and mostly overcast, with occasional sunny breaks. .

The Presentation dinner on Friday night saw a full dining room with approximately 135 players and partners. It proved to be a very sociable evening and from all reports, enjoyed by all

A Final Note.

As Tournament Director, I must congratulate the players in the manner in which they responded to my request to keep the field moving, and prevent any incidents of slow play. During the 4 days of play, there was not a hold-up of any significance. Their co-operation in this matter was greatly appreciated.

I must end by paying tribute to the Green Staff, who presented the course in such wonderful condition, which in no small way assisted in the flow of play. Many players commented favourably on the great conditions.

Number of Clubs Represented 33 

RESULTS (Major events only)

NSWVGA SHIELD EVENT

Winner                        -    Nick Browne  on +7 (Coolangatta/Tweed GC)

Runners /Up                -    Ron Dodd  (Sugar Valley GC)

-          Aub Scofield (Casino GC)

NSWVGA LADIES (SPONSORED EVENT)

Winner                        -    Glenys Roberts (Foster/Tuncurry GC) 44 pts

Runners/Up                 -    Gerri Brumpton (Keperra GC)

-          Shiela Stack  (Bribie Island GC)

36 HOLE MIXED CHALLENGE

Winners                       -    Patrick and Robyn Landers (Keperra GC) 97 pts

Runners/Up                 -    Noel and Fay Gayler  ( Keperra GC)

                        -   Rob Heaney and Desly Bartels/Heaney (Hervey Bay GC)

Ashley Harrison
Tournament Director
Tenterfield Veteran Golfers