Mines digs deep to win monthly mug

Greener fairways and cooler conditions encouraged more golfers to return last weekend, with 52 playing in Saturday’s Monthly Mug and 49 in round five of Sunday Scroungers Summer Scorcher. After a week of soaking rain, the rough had also flourished, so wayward balls were harder to find and play, with the strong winds creating an extra challenge. On Saturday, new member Daniel Mines took out the monthly mug with a net score of 31, a clear three-point lead over Wayne Haenga and Thipsiri Phuttajuk, both on 34 net, with Haenga winning the countback. Best lady was Blaine Cattan and Best vet Allan Nolan, with Bodie Broun winning Best Gross for his par round of 36 off the stick. Huge congratulations to Tony Knowlson for his hole in one on number 8, a career first. Sunday Scroungers winner Martin Smith enjoyed a two-point lead over his nearest competitors, with his score of 21 winning him the day and the kitty.