LANG LANG GOLF
The week began on a quiet note at Lang Lang Golf Club with Tuesday’s competition washed out; but improving conditions saw a determined group return on Wednesday for the Stroke event and the first round of the Ladies Club Championships.
Anne Wedlock (29) led the way with a solid +3, ahead of Sharon Cox (38) on +5.
Thursday brought far better weather and a strong turnout.
Visitor Garry Buckland (17) took A Grade with 39 points, followed by Frankie Chiu (16) on 38 and Clive Taylor (14) with 36.
In B Grade, John Piggot (26) produced an impressive 42 points to claim top spot, with Mark Sugden (22) close behind on 41, and newcomer Braydon Alvenyn-Bamford (24) finishing on 38.
Saturday was a major day on course with the regular Stroke competition running alongside the second week of Club Championships.
In the daily event, Brad Lovitt (4) delivered an excellent nett 63 to take the overall win, ahead of Michael Ramac (10) on 65 and Stephen Rawlings (10) with 66.
B Grade honours went to Rick Falcone (15) on 64 nett, followed by Jeff McDonald (20) with 66 and Robert Walker (18) on 68.
C Grade saw Sophie Elliot (35) home in front with a nett 69, edging out Mal Dalzell (25) on 68, and Mitchell Neal (30) completing the placings with 70.
Sunday’s Stableford wrapped up the week with Sharon Cox (38) producing a strong 40 points to win, while Dan Towers (14) claimed runner-up on 38 points on countback from Bill Hessels; also finishing on 38.
Club Championship Leaderboards continue to tighten.
In the Open Gross after round two, Brad Lovitt and Jye Kruyer share the lead on 142, with Levi Perkins close behind on 144.
Men’s A Grade Nett sees Lovitt leading on 134, ahead of Michael Ramac on 137, with a trio – Perry O’Connor, Levi Perkins and Graeme Kofoed – tied on 138.
After round one in the Men’s B Grade Gross, Rick Falcone heads the field with 79, followed by Kevin Greenland and Marty Reynolds on 82.
C Grade Gross sees Mal Dalzell and Gary Burgess tied on 94, with Adam Simpson on 97 and Jeff Armstrong on 98.
In the Ladies competition after round one, A Grade is led by Judy Davey with 92, ahead of Nicole Ellen on 94 and Meghan Barker on 96.
B Grade sees Sue O’Connor in front with 100, with Sophie Elliot on 103 and both Anne Wedlock and Heather Payne on 105.
The Seniors leaderboard has four players – Perry O’Connor, Dale Gude, Stephen Rawlings and Rohan Nancarrow – tied on 76 after round one with three more close behind on 77.
In the Juniors, Levi Perkins holds a commanding lead after his opening round of 73, ahead of Brock Mottrom on 82 and Billie Wrigley on 88.
-Caroline Clarke-
