Pennant Report – Men’s Division 2
Posted on: 24 May
LGC can be very proud of the way our pennant players and their caddies represented our Club in the final of Division 2 at Barwon Valley on Sunday.
Their opponents were The Sands, who went through the season undefeated, so they encountered very stiff opposition.
The players began the day with a team breakfast, generously hosted by Richard and Donna Lewis. Richard as Pennant Manager always goes the extra mile to ensure everyone is informed and united in their approach. I think the strategy to mix the order of play was great and nearly had the desired effect. Bad luck to Graeme Buckland and Zane Moylan who drew the short straws and played as numbers 1 and 2.
A special thank you to Richard for all his work through the season. I know everything will go well with Richard organising and encouraging the players.
A few nervous moments before hitting off but then some great golf from all players needing birdies to win a hole.
The matches were very close but the players all received a boost when after 8 holes they saw Bevan Cracknell and Dave Smith there to encourage them.
These two Life Members have supported the pennant players for many years and it was wonderful that they were able to attend, thanks to their chauffeurs, Barry Stewart and Tim Smith.
At the 16th hole the match was on a knife edge with every possibility from a 6/1 loss to a 4/3 win with 3 holes to play.
Bernie Crane had a win, Darren Shapter, Graeme Buckland and Zane Moylan had lost their matches but John Anderson and Ben Martin were each 1 up and Ian Warren was to go to the 19th.
Unfortunately, John’s opponent put in a long birdie putt to halve that match, Ian lost the 19th and Ben won 1 up.
Sands were winners 4.5 / 2.5.
Congratulations to all players on a great team effort and to their caddies who supported them.
Results
- Craig Corker defeated Graeme Buckland 6/4
- Peter Brooks defeated Zane Moylan 5/4
- Riley Siketa lost to Ben Martin 1 down
- Brett Ballach drew with John Anderson Square
- Chris Burke Defeated Darren Shapter 4/2
- Calem Hoffman lost to Bernie Crane 1 down
- Mike Trickey defeated Ian Warren 19th
Nervous Wait
Richard Lewis and Damien Norton managers for the day
Congratulations Division 2
