A busy and eventful fortnight at Westridge Golf Club saw multiple titles decided, juniors shine, and testing weather conditions challenge players across a packed competition schedule.
In the final of the reimagined Scratch Knock-out for the Smith and Williamson Trophy, it was a professional versus member showdown between Pro Steve Davis and Co-Club Captain Zane Cohen. Played in blustery and drizzly conditions, both players battled the weather, but it was Davis’ precision short game that made the difference. Despite a determined fightback from Cohen, Steve Davis’ consistency around the greens secured him the title.
The Whittaker Bowl — the Ladies’ summer season order of merit — concluded in dramatic fashion, with Storm Amy bringing play to a halt. The strong morning winds meant that Louise Webb clinched the title without taking a shot, capping off an excellent season which also saw her win the Ladies’ Handicap Championship and contribute to the team’s fine run of results.
Westridge’s focus on nurturing young talent was also highlighted in the Junior Championship. Despite difficult windy conditions, it was Alfie Boxall who shone with a gross 71 to claim the Scratch title ahead of Oliver Slade (88) and Riley Rich (91). In the Handicap section, Jacob Sanyal triumphed with a 63 net, followed by Boxall (66 net) and Finley Reeve (71 net).
The Battle of the Sexes on Saturday 12th October offered light-hearted competition and camaraderie in a Better Ball match play format. While the Ladies looked poised for victory, it was once again the Men who prevailed — thanks in part to a standout front-nine performance by junior player Oliver Slade.
Closing the fortnight was the Autumn Shield Texas Scramble, which drew 42 members in good conditions. Riding the momentum of his Junior Championship win, Alfie Boxall teamed up with Peter Dixcey and Malcolm Prouten to take the title on 51 net. They narrowly edged out Glen Winnard, Oliver Slade, and Brian Skelley (52 net), with Martyn Phillips, Rod Little, and Tom Moriarty a further shot behind on countback (53 net).
RESULTS
1st October – Stableford
Division 1: 1. Glen Winnard 41pts; 2. Ollie Kearney 39pts (OCB); 3. William Humphries 39pts.
Division 2: 1. Reg Miller 36pts; 2. Brian Skelley 34pts (OCB); 3. Lorraine Swallow 34pts (OCB).
4th–5th October – 9-Hole Stableford
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John Stephens 19pts; 2. Gary Cass 18pts; 3. George King.
4th October – Junior Championship
Scratch: 1. Alfie Boxall 71; 2. Oliver Slade 88; 3. Riley Rich 91.
Handicap: 1. Jacob Sanyal 63 net; 2. Alfie Boxall 66 net; 3. Finley Reeve 71 net.
5th October – Par
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Peter Dixcey 1up; 2. Martyn Wakefield 2 down (OCB); 3. Kim Meguyer 2 down (OCB).
8th October – Medal
Division 1: 1. Darren Abbott 60 net; 2. Philip Spreckley 61 net; 3. Bob Singh-Bansi 62 net.
Division 2: 1. Reg Miller 64 net (OCB); 2. Tom Moriarty 64 net; 3. John Stephens 65 net.
10th–11th October – 9-Hole Stableford
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Glen Winnard 19pts; 2. Phil Brennan 18pts; 3. Gary Cass 16pts.
12th October – Autumn Shield
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Alfie Boxall, Peter Dixcey & Malcolm Prouten 51 net;
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Glen Winnard, Oliver Slade & Brian Skelley 52 net;
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Martyn Phillips, Rod Little & Tom Moriarty 53 net (OCB).
