By Ron Hottes
It’s often stated that siblings have an innate connection.
This proved true of brothers Ian and Phil Garside in the Warburton Golf Club’s 11 September competition in the 4BBB par format.
‘Junior’ and ‘Senior’ are like two peas in a pod on the golf course, and the weekend’s competition only proved that.
A +9 meant a win but it wasn’t done easily.
The runner-up pair, on +8 if you don’t mind, were Wayne Kempton and life member Barry LeGassick.
There was a big jump down to the next score, hence why the ball rundown got to +4.
Daily nearest the pin winners were Junior Garsy on the third, Pete Ingamells on the 10th (and nearly an eagle) and Steve Wyatt on the 15th.
On Saturday 14 September, the early spring weather certainly brought out members who had been hibernating for much of the winter.
As a result, the biggest field for some months (51) contested the stableford competition and the best scores on the day were shared.
Young beginner Liam Kay produced an impressive 39 points to take out the A-grade.
Clearly, Liam was concerned that his dad Andy was hogging too much of the limelight recently.
Ron Hottes snared the B-grade voucher with a rare but good score.
The runner-up was Andrew Williams with 38 points.
Andrew was warming up for the fast-approaching C/Championships where he has been a six-time winner.
Balls got down to 34 and the daily nearest the pin winners were Junior Kempton on the third, Daddy Kempton on the fifth, Willo on the ninth, guest D Richie on the 12th and Andy McMath on the 15th.
