Pennant Articles

Report Rnd 3 and Pennant Team Rnd 4

Last week we got to host the Pennant matches at MGC and the feedback was awesome from all. It was great to see our curators had the course looking superb. A special shout out to Andy Burgess who charged around in the wee hours of the morning cutting the greens and changing pin positions. And thanks to those who came out to support “The Boys from Bushwood” on our home track. Everyone was very grateful. 

Unfortunately for us the scene was set, but we came up shy again losing to a strong National team. Awesome to see some impressive golf from Lingy and Jason Taylor getting up and Shirlz halving a match. 

We’ve had a tough start coming up against the strongest teams first. In the 21 rubbers played so far, we’ve played against (9 plus markers, 7 scratch markers, 2 off 1, 2 off 2 and 1 off 3.) We’ve managed to win 5 rubbers and been so close in plenty of other matches, but no chocolates yet.

We’re good, but they’ve been slightly better, but we’re still fighting to the end of the season to stay in Div1. The selectors are always looking out for our best in form players who are available to play. It’s awesome to see our depth improving with a lot of the younger guys in our club showing a lot of promise. We’ll get to those low handicaps that will make us more competitive, especially once our practice facilities improve and the driving range goes ahead. I can see Pennant  practice sessions at our range with the youth of the club and the stalwarts all working on their games. There’ll be no stopping “The Boys from Bushwood”. 

Thanks again to our awesome sponsors Tar Barrell, Core 24, Micky Haderup, Gazza Weinert and Stu Barr.

This weekend we take on Cardinia BH at Warburton. Based on availability and form, the team selected is: Graeme Quinlan (El Capitan), Mark Butterworth, Grant Cheasley, Dave Leonard, Paul Shirley, Chooka Howell and Jason Taylor.

Game on boys, let’s get our first win.

Cheers Hedge (Pennant Manager)