Wednesday, July 25 started off a little overcast, with a light breeze blowing to keep the humidity down for the PAGS monthly golf tournament at Bangpra. The weather remained steady throughout the day, while the course was overall only in fair condition, certainly not in the condition of years past. The field of 91 which included only 2 ladies, continued to play at a steady pace, with rounds mostly in the 4 hour 30 minute range.
As with most months, there is generally a standout performer or two on the day. This month it was hard to split Low Gross & A flight winner Gerd Riedler (10) with his 41 points and a Long Drive on #9, from 2nd place getter in A Flight, Garry Bright (12) with his 41 points, to go with an approach on 15 and his own Long Drive on #18. Gerd just edged Garry on a countback 23/22 after Garry took an 8 for 0 on the 18th, so Gerd deserved the golfer of the day honour.
Craig Duncan (13) picked up the 3rd spot in the A Flight with a steady 36 points, edging out the unlucky Rabbitohs supporter Manny Defteros on a countback.
Michael Cooney (20) got the top spot in B flight (14–20) with another good score on the day of 39 points, while Craig Banks (14) got 2nd also with 39 points. Craig Muldoon (20) with his back 9 of 19 relegated Mikael Andersson to the also-rans after both signed for 36 points.
C flight (21+) obviously struggled with the playing conditions of the day. Tim Knight (29) led the way with a comparatively meagre total of 34 points to go with his NTP on #17. The minor placings were a hard fought affair with 3 players needing countbacks to separate them. Carl Thompson (30) and Todd Fox (35) ended up with the prizes while Sugar Ray Handford was the unlucky golfer.
Supranna Dokkhaoram (30) was the successful ladies winner with a solid 37 points to go with her long putt on #3.
There were several multiple technical prize winners who deserve special mention, some featuring in flight results, some not. At the top of the list were Lek Wilson, Steve Truelove and Paul Smith who all got at least 2 technicals.
