By David Waters
The Eastern golf club hosted round six of the +55 senior pennant.
The golf was played in very pleasant conditions. No wind, just a gentle breeze and high clouds dissipating to bright sunshine. The temperature being in the low to mid-20s meant no pullovers were needed.
Team manager Mark Dowell liaised with VicRoads and their contractors to allow players through roadworks outside the club to meet the 7.30am hit off time. Most players followed Mark’s instructions and had easy access. Some followed Google maps and were led astray, resulting in under prepared starts for a few players.
Many of the contests finished early with big winning margins. Of the 48 contests, only 13 went through the 18 holes and only two of those contests were tied.
Eastwood green dropped the ball in this round and has a bye next week. Eastwood will not be finalists and now look forward to the team challenge in two weeks’ time. Four teams in the green group remain in contention for the top position.
Eastwood gold remains a threat to Heritage in their group but must await the outcome of the final round. The home course again proved advantageous to both green and gold teams from Eastern as they both won handsomely.
Highlights of the day were Ross Scott (Eastern) putting for eagle and settling for birdie on the 19th hole.
Wayne Barlow (Yering Meadows) showing his style on this last tee shot.
Norm Carroll (Churchill/Waverley) and Brian Hobbs (Yering Meadows) following each other into bunkers and hazards to the amusement of their playing partners.
A generous meal was provided and enjoyed by some tired golfers. Some liquid refreshments were consumed while talking footy and forgetting golf.
