Lanyon takes opening honours

STEADY early spring rains saw the course presented with an excellent cover of green grass as seven members took to the fairways for the first round of the Wimmera/Mallee stableford competition at Boort on Saturday. Playing to his handicap with 36 points was enough for Damien Lanyon to win the day and take out this month’s Privilege Cup.

Runner-up was president Stuart Tweddle, just one back on 35, while Kevin Linehan picked up the last ball with 32 points. Kevin also did well in the novelty events, picking up two nearestthe-pins, while Stuart picked up one and Tim Lanyon and Andrew Kane tied on the 15th.

This week will be the first round of the Mercer Cup stroke competition, with the annual Captain versus President match play event also taking place as the first round of the singles knockout kicks off.

INGLEWOOD

Ideal weather and course conditions greeted the small field assembled for the opening day of the season at Inglewood.

The stableford event saw some good early season scoring with Dave Harrison (33) taking the win on countback over Nathan Joyner. Dave also took out the nearest the pin on the 9th hole in keeping with his consistent play during the day.

Rob Stranger (2) and Ash McDonald (1) both recorded birdies in their rounds in promising signs for the season ahead.

WEDDERBURN

Keith Lewis won Saturday’s stroke event contested by 15 players. Keith finished with 69, ahead of Graham Nesbit 72 and Liam McNeill 76.

This week’s play will be a knockout event.