CCNSW – Stuart Mathlin Memorial Trophy Golf Day, September 13, 2020, at St Michaels Golf Club, Little Bay. Report by Michael Weaver.
Sixteen keen participants gathered to contest the 2020 Stuart Mathlin Memorial Trophy in excellent conditions for golf, at the magnificent St Michaels course, last Sunday. See the Main Golf page for more information about the Stuart Mathlin Memorial Trophy.
Winner of the previous edition, Mick Tarrant, has been now been superseded. Sincere congratulations extend to new champion Scott Campbell, who negotiated the tricky course extremely well, to compile 38 Individual Stableford points. Scott also collected a prize for his booming drive at the 6th hole.
The best ball award was taken out by Scott Wells and his old Springwood golf club partner Mike Weaver. ‘Wellsy’s’ consistently high standard of play balanced well with ‘Weaves’ occasional four and three point contributions, one a result of a ‘nearest the pin’ effort at the 12th hole. As such, they were able attain the total of 47 points, to be the pair of the day.
Several very entertaining ‘air swings’ were reported as being common during Craig ‘Sadler’ Fletcher’s ‘Bradman score’ round. Entertaining at least to the rest of his playing group – Messrs Benson, Spedding and Tarrant. It was perhaps not so amusing for Craig, who was making his debut in the event. He definitely enjoyed the day though and especially the drinks afterwards.
Many thanks to Doug Mathlin, his son Will and Tim Hudson for taking part and we look forward to the tradition continuing with their company in the future. As we wish everyone who played, to try again next year.
Groups and Stableford Scores:
Note: Players’ handicaps are stated in brackets.
Group 1
Dave Benson (21) – 34 points
Andrew Spedding (18) – 18 points
Combined best ball score: 35
Mick Tarrant (21) – 30 points
Craig Fletcher (36) – 11 points
Combined best ball score: 35
Group 2
Brian Breakspear (20) 21 points
Luke Holman (27) 21 points
Combined best ball score: 29
Cameron Breakspear (13) 30 points
Dane Durbin (17) 31 points
Combined best ball score: 40
Group 3
Scott Wells (13) 35 points
Mike Weaver (26) 30 points
Combined best ball score: 47
Dale Richards (25) 31 points
Mick McCormick (20) 25 points
Combined best ball score: 40
Group 4
Doug Mathlin (?) 34 points
Will Mathlin (?)27 points
Combined best ball score: 42
Scott Campbell(9) 38 points
Tim Hudson (?) 29 points
Combined best ball score: 40
Overall Award Winners:
Winner, Individual – Scott Campbell, 38 points
Winner, Best Ball – Scott Wells, Mike Weaver, 47 points
Longest drive (Hole 6) – Scott Campbell
Nearest pin (Hole 12) – Mike Weaver
Bradman Award – Craig Fletcher