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Yea Golfers’ June monthly medal

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Jun 20, 2025

WITH cooler weather but no rain, conditions at Royal Yea were pretty good on Saturday.

The 30 millimetres received last weekend has seen a green tinge appear but further rain will be required for any substantial grass growth. The men were playing their monthly medal with 18 players.

Winner with nett 70 was Captain Alan Pell (12) from Steve Rumney (23) on nett 71 on countback from third Martin Lowe (17). Fourth was Zach Pell (8) with nett 73 on countback from Bob Glenister (10).

Brian Simmons was nearest the pin on the 11th and Kevin Coghlan again won the club award. Putting was achieved by Alan Pell with much astonishment with 25 putts.

Wednesday was also a cold day with 16 men playing a stableford round. The sun finally appeared as most players were finishing. Winner was Anthony La Grutta (18) with 35 points on countback from runner up Peter Johnston (15).

Third was Brian Simmons (10) with 33 points.

Steve Rumney was nearest the pin on the 11th and Brian Priestley won a four way countback for the club award.

The ladies played stableford on both days with Jan Wealands (27) 34 points winning from Christine Simmons (23) with 29 on Wednesday. Saturday saw Sharon Grogan (24) with 29 points winning from Cindy Armstrong (25) with 25 second.

The monthly social night was a great success. A full moon and being Friday 13 didn’t deter around 55 members and guests gathering for our Black Cat Bingo Social Night.

After a delicious serving of Lamb Shanks prepared by guest Chef Polly Dorset it was eyes down for Black Cat Bingo.

In an entertaining call all players were on the edge of their seats until No 99 was drawn out to decide…

by Alan Pell

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