August 2011

The third Quarterly Medal for 2011 was held at RMTC on Saturday, 27th August. Richard Pagone and Andrew Story were the winners from the morning groups, while the afternoon session saw Gerald O’Byrne and Paul Hayes emerge victorious.

Richard, Andrew, Gerald and Paul join the winners from the February & June Quarterly Medals as qualifiers for the Medal of Medallists competition on Finals Day in December. The last opportunity to join them will take place on Saturday, 8th October – sign up early to make sure you don’t miss out!

Dear Member,

The third Quarterly Medal Competition for 2011 will be played on Saturday, 27th August. As always, it’s a round-robin, handicap singles event played on the clock with morning and afternoon groups. Morning and afternoon tea and a light lunch are included. Most importantly, winners of the Quarterly Medal competitions qualify to compete in the Medal of Medallists knockout tournament on Finals Day in December.

To enter this competition, please contact the Pros on 9429 8744 or email pros@rmtc.com.au and don’t forget to let them know whether you want to play in the morning or afternoon competition. There is also a sign-up sheet at the Club. Places are limited, so don’t delay.

We had 16 people for a traditional Christmas dinner, beautifully presented by Ed Dixon Food Design. Annie Holden decorated the room to ensure we were all in the mood when Santa and his 2 helpers arrived!
Everyone received a present and a turn at sitting on Santa’s lap, or a bit of Slap and Tickle.
After main courses, the lady players got to draw their gentleman partner for the next days play. Everyone seemed remarkably unphased by their selection of partners, probably due to the fantastic group of men that were available for the draw this year.

By 10pm most of the serious athlete’s had departed for their good night’s sleep, and thiose that were left indulged in a stiff night cap, or two.

Late on Sunday morning play commenced, with each pair playing three sets before the top ranked pair in each group played off for the pair of scotch glasses.
It was great to see our new Ladies World Champion play in the event, partnered by Vince Scopilitti, with the longest handicap difference in the event. Well done to all players for participating in a sporting manner.
In division 1 it was the youngsters that raced ahead in to the finals, Karen making her second RMTC mixed doubles final in 3 months. In division 2 Wendy Whitehead and Craig Jamieson were unlucky not to go through, after a late start in the day they were looking good, but just missed out. It was Rob Falconer and Fiona Hewson that sneaked through to the final. The final was close fought, and although the higher handicappers put in a good effort, it was Karen Hird’s steady temprement, combined with Paul having to settle in to giving an enormous handicap that prevailed. Well done to Rob Falconer who gets the tournament directors award for most improved player of the day.
Congratulations to Karen Hird & Paul Rosedale who defeated Fiona Hewson & Rob Falconer 8-6 in the final.
Thanks to Julie Baker for providing a lovely festive lunch.