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Mixed Stableford – Mighty Murray Tops the Lot

The course was in great shape, the sun decided to cooperate, and the field was as strong as ever. Rising to the top of the table was Murray Carter, matching Mike Rivers on 39 points but edging him out on countback to take the win and a tidy $37 for his efforts.

Close behind were Neil Watson (38), Sue Wilson with a cracking 37 to top the ladies, and a big group of contenders on 36, including Dean Corry, Sally Hogg, Andrew Gunn, and Suzanne Vidak.

The top 22 all featured scores of 34 or better – a testament to the fine course conditions and sharp winter golf being played.

Top Stableford Finishers:

• Murray Carter – 39 pts ($37)

• Mike Rivers – 39 pts ($32)

• Neil Watson – 38 pts ($27)

• Sue Wilson – 37 pts ($22)

• Notables: Dean Corry, Sally Hogg, Andrew Gunn, Suzanne Vidak, Kris Brewin, Liz Jerram, and Judith Mitchell all placing in the money

Twos Winners – Hole 11 Got the Business

Plenty of players made short work of Hole 11, with five sharing the Two’s prize pool and each earning $14 for their trouble:

• James Han

• Suzanne Vidak

• Kumar Muniapan

• Sue Wilson

• Ricky Kang

Birdie Draw – Three’s Company

Our Birdie Draw saw three classy players rewarded for their efforts on hole 2:

• Kelly MacKenzie

• Carole Smith

• Liam Judkins

Each walked away with $23 – not bad for a well-timed tweet of a shot.

Net Eagles – Flying High

A trio of Net Eagles on hole 14 brought a little winter warmth to the wallets of:

• Ngaire Hayes

• Pat White

• Stephen Robertson

Each scooped $23 from the Net Eagles pot. Proof that power and precision go hand-in-hand on these winter fairways.

Special Prizes

• Nearest the Pin:

  • Suzanne Vidak – on target and rewarded ($10)

  • Bruce Cunningham – dialled in from distance ($10)

• Longest Putt:

  • Ernie Smith – proving it's not just about reaching the green, but owning it once you're there ($10)

Final Word

From start to finish, today was a showcase of winter golf at its finest – clear skies, true greens, and a field full of steady play and good spirits. Congratulations to all winners, especially our top dog Murray Carter, and a big shoutout to everyone who made the twos, birdies, and eagles count.

Until next time – keep the thermals handy and the putts rolling smooth!

Cheers,
Your Queenstown Golf Shop Team
– Proudly serving up Z Energy-fuelled golf, even when it’s 3 degrees at tee off.