Queenstown Golf Club – Sunday Winter Spin

Sunday 10th August 2025

Mixed Sunday “Russian Roulette” Pairs

On a crisp winter’s Sunday, our pairs braved the chill and played the always-entertaining Russian Roulette format. This game keeps you guessing until the last putt drops — and today it was all about smart play, teamwork, and a few lucky breaks.

Overall Prize Winners

• 1st: Craig Scholes & James Ward – 74 pts – $25 each – consistency and clutch shots sealed their win by a long margin.

• 2nd: Michael Ruetsch & Gavin Barris – 62 pts – $20 each – solid teamwork and just the right mix of risk and reward.

• 3rd: Nathan Hedwig & Sean McSparron – 60 pts – $15 each – solid play across the board.

• 4th: Danny King & Michael Wong – 58 pts – $10 each – rounding out the podium with some sharp winter golf.

Twos Winners – Perfect Precision in the Cold

($7 each) – Congratulations to Sean McSparron, Conleth McLarnon, Keith Munro, and Cory Clark for knocking in twos. Crisp iron play and confident putting paid off.

Special Prizes – Not Just About the Scorecard

• Longest Putt – Hole 18: Evan Merritt – $10 credit – great waay to finish on the final green.

• Nearest The Pin – Hole 11 (Mens): Cory Clark – $10 credit – laser accuracy to park it close.

• Nearest The Pin – Hole 11 (Ladies): Tilly Grant – $10 credit – showing the gents how it’s done.

Final Word

Another fantastic winter Sunday at Queenstown Golf Club — the format kept us guessing, the competition stayed friendly, and the banter warmed everyone up more than the coffee. Big thanks to all who played, and congratulations to our winners. Until next week, keep the swing smooth and the hands warm!

– The Queenstown Golf ProShop Team