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6 REVIEW - 13th BEACH, UNLUCKY FOR SOME |
This
year saw us return to the Bellarine Peninsula & Surf Coast for the
first time since 1997/98 when we tackled Queenscliffe GC on Swan Island
and Lonsdale GC. However, this time we were playing a couple of beauties in
13th Beach for the final round on the Saturday and Barwon Heads GC on
the Sunday in a new 4 ball-best ball teams format that replaced the
traditional Ambrose event.
The weather was hot & sticky and about 30deg. for the final round at
13th Beach where all players seemed to get off the first tee fairly well
with the exception of the leader Quinny who shanked his barely passed
the ladies tee then proceeded to scramble up the first fairway... |Full
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ROUND SIX
PAR 72 - 6410M
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9.30am
SAT 4 MAR 2006
Weather: 31° Cloudy |
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| Kenny |
Jimmy |
Mike |
Glenn |
Murph |
Mark |
Gooey |
Ray |
Quinny |
Bean |
Scoot |
Westy |
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G.M |
M.H(x0.5) |
I.Q |
I.Q |
D.M |
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I.Q |
G.M |
I.Q |
I.Q |
I.Q |
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I.Q |
I.Q |
G.M |
G.M |
I.Q |
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M.H |
M.H |
G.M |
G.M |
G.M |
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D.M |
D.M |
D.M |
D.M |
M.H |
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G.M |
D.M |
M.H |
M.H |
M.H |
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1st |
2nd |
3rd |
Points |
QUICKPICK - Best Bet
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| I.Quinton |
6 |
4
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26 |
| G.Martin |
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5 |
1 |
20 |
| M.Hall |
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2 |
5 |
12 |
| D.Murphy |
1 |
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| ROUND
5 REVIEW - AND THEN THERE WERE
FOUR |
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perfect conditions saw only a field of eight for this penultimate round
of 2005 / 2006 when unfortunately Mike, Gooey, Scoot & Henry were
unable to attend. Standing on the first tee Murph, Glenn & Quinny
new what had to be done to take advantage and overhall Mike 'The Leader'
Hall. But it was still all before them as only Glenn was able to hold it
together and square the first hole. After six holes Murph had
recovered to be all square while Glenn 2 down and Quinny 4 down were
staring at possible disaster.....|Full
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ROUND FIVE
FLINDERS
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3.50pm
SAT 11 FEB 2006
Finish in the dark
with a few Dougy Gotts' in the Pub followed by La
Lupa's Pizza??
Weather: 23° Fine |
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Fusspot
Yarrawonga 2004
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Track
Lover:
Gooey with 4 wins, 2 seconds and 3 thirds
from 18 starts lays claim to the track lover but will need
to improve on recent performances. Quinny
is not far behind also with 4 wins from 18 and
last years winner Beano is the big mover
with 2 wins from his only 7 outings here (which also
includes 3 lasts placings).
Worst on Track:
No it's not Kenny! Jimmy the
Grif is still a Flinders maiden and can only
boast 4 placings from his 16 starts to date. While Scoot
has two lasts from his only 3 starts on the track.
History Suggests:
Usually at least half the field score better than par.
However, last year only 3 were in the positive in the
'par' format.
The Roughie:
The Bean is well weighted off 31.8 to go
back to back and looked like he was returning to some form
at Patto. Will be fitter this time! Jimmy off
25 can't be ignored either.
The Verdict:
I'm going to stick my neck out and tip the angry one... Fusspot
coming off 23.3 if he can brush aside the odd bad hole and
keep his concentration he is overdue for a win. Glenn
& Quinny are consistent Flinders performers
and should also be included in the multiples. While Mike
'The Leader' Hall will be looking to maintain his
dominance and is in impeccable form.
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4 REVIEW - STORMY PROCEEDINGS AT
PATTO |
Very
hot & windy conditions greeted our heroes at the "Dewers
Stableford Classic" at Patterson River Country Club but there was
worse to come as the change approached. The inevitable thunder storm
struck a severe blow on the back nine when we were forced to take refuge
from the electric atmosphere with only 3 to four holes left to play. Two
groups took shelter on the course ( it was a long way back to the
clubhouse) while the middle group completely through in the towel and
ran for their lives (or so they would tell us) and sought the comfort of
the clubhouse and subsequently called it a day with the general opinion
that any further play would be too dangerous (their sexuality was
subsequently placed into question).....
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ROUND FOUR
PATTERSON
RIVER
STABLEFORD |
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2.00pm
FRI 20 JAN 2006
A few Coldies after
the game at the spike bar.
Don't
forget strict dress code applies
Weather: 33° Late
Rain / Storm |
THE HOME OF THE
"STABLEFORD CLASSIC" |
Glenn
Maartin
The 'Cinderella Man'
Yarrawonga 2004
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Track
Lover:
Not enough play here to recognise a true track lover,
apart from previous wins from Westy & Fusspot
both of whom have not been consistent in either round. The
home track of Murph who has probably the
most consistent record to date with a 2nd & 4th place.
Worst on Track:
Probably Kenny at this early stage with a
last & 2nd last finish to date.
History Suggests:
Par score of 36 points will just about get the money if
not a worthy placing. A score in the low 30's may be good
enough for a top six finish.
The Roughie:
The pressure will be on Michael 'stableford' Hall to
maintain his lead - he crashed badly here last year but is
much better this campaign.
The Verdict:
Look for Glenn & Jimmy to
put in big finishes after finding some late form at Amstel.
With Murph as the main danger.
The Winning Team:
This years teams are: PW/MH/MO/SS;
RW/SL/JG/KB; DM/GM/IQ/AS
Team No. 1: Has the current leader and previuos Patto
winners Henry & Fusspot - but the latter is throwing
his clubs further than he can hit the ball and then there
is the Scoot factor and he has to play the dreaded 12th.
Team No. 2: Well team 2 have Kenny so I'm ruling a line
thru them!
Team No. 3: Are the obvious choice and favourites for this
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3 REVIEW - STORMY RETURN TO
AMSTEL |
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Thunder,
lightening, tempest & flying rescue clubs (perhaps that should read
"temper") greeted us for our first game at Amstel since 92/93
as Michael "Amstel" Hall consolidated his lead with a
respectable one over par round. Amstel lived up to it's previous
reputation where only Henry & Jimmy were able to match or better
par. Gooey was on target to better his all time worst round of 125 (nett
100) which he picked up on this very track 12 years ago.....
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AMSTEL
ROUND THREE |
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2.30pm
SUN 4 DEC 2005
After game in Sports
Bar
STROKE |
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Jimmy
on the way to Victory Yarrawonga 2003
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Track
Lover:
The Massey has visited this track only twice in it's
history. In 1990/91 former player Chris "Crunny"
Richardson scored with a modest nett 71 with Westy 72 and
Jimmy 74 not far behind. Jimmy was the most 'recent'
winner under stableford conditions with 35 points with
Crunny and Glenn only one point away. This would make
Crunny the Track Lover, however in his absence Jimmy has
the next best record with a win and a third from the two
starts so far!
Worst on Track:
Gooey and Quinny have recorded the only two last finishes
here. Although Kenny and Bean have consistently been in
the bottom three.
History Suggests:
It's been 13 years since we were last here but it seems
that most of us struggle to register par scores.
The Roughie:
Murph's got to be fucked attempting to win off an all time
low handicap of 10 but he has declared himself. Schimma
will be desperate for a good showing but coming off 7 will
be difficult.
The Verdict:
Now playing off 25 and showing some glimpses of form at
Carrington Park - Jimmy is the favourite pick. While Mike
& Glenn are in good form but have had their handicaps
shaved a tad. Don't leave Henry out of your multiples
coming back from a spell.
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2 REVIEW - SEVEN BEAT PAR AS MIKE & MURPH SIZZLE |
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weather set the scene for some low scoring as seven players beat par and
Mike & Murph sizzled with net 61's to head the Massey table. Murph
hit a personal best 76 off the stick which would have been a new course
record if not for Schimma's 75 (nett 66) which was only good enough to
give Ray 5th place for the round. .... |Full
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CARRINGTON PARK
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7.30am
SUN 13 NOV 2005
BBQ after game
($10 per head all you can eat inc. drinks)
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Gooey
Putts out at Yarrawonga
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Track
Lover:
Westy is the obvious track lover with 3 wins, 4 seconds
and a third from 14 starts here. This is the same
man that has sacked Trafalgar from the tour (home of
another Massey low handicapper!) and has already booked
this course for next year - any wonder he puts his hand up
to make the bookings!!! Next best at the track is Jimmy
with 2 wins , six seconds & a third from 13 outings.
Jimmy also holds course records here for both Stableford
& Par formats.
Worst on Track:
Believe it or not the usually consistent Glenn Martin has
posted 4 lasts and only two placings
from his 15 starts at the track.
History Suggests:
Usually the top 4 to 6 home post sub par scores at
Carrington with the winner likely to require low to mid
60's.
The Roughie:
Scoot, Beano or Kenny would be as surprised as any of us
if they were to get up... but they have the handicaps -
now they only need the form. The way Fusspot played last
round would also suggest he's also in the roughie category
but don't rule him out.
The Verdict:
Michael 'stableford' Hall is great chance to win again
while still off 27 but it's not stableford is it!! Gooey
was close last time and Jimmy was almost there at Devil
Bend as well.... so they will be looking for good 2nd up
performances.
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1 REVIEW - THE RETURN OF MICHAEL 'STABLEFORD' HALL |
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weather was not kind as rain squall after rain squall gave us a
bit of a soaking at times throughout play and the fairways held some
casual water. The Devil Bend course coped fairly well in the inclement
conditions but alas, some of our Massey hero's didn't fair so well, as
only one single man was able to match par .... |Full
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DEVIL BEND
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7.30am
SUN 9 OCT 2005
BBQ after game
STABLEFORD |
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Mike
Yarrawonga 2003 / 2004
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Track
Lover:
Glenn has outstanding form with seven placings (3 wins)
from his 12 starts including a course record net 60 from a
record 81 strokes in 94/95. Three scores in the top
10 at the track and second in the only stableford event
here just five seasons ago. Not far behind is Quinny who
also boasts 7 placings from his 11 starts at the track.
Worst on Track:
Kenny has recorded 4 lasts here but also boasts 3 placings
from his 11 starts, while "The Bean" has 3 lasts
from 10 (inc. 2 wins!).
History Suggests:
While there has been plenty of sub par scores here -
recent history suggests that a par score of 36 points may
get you in the top four. But there might be some bandits
out there who may blitz the course this year.
The Roughie:
The man formerly known as Michael "stableford"
Hall could live up to his old self claimed nickname and
cause an upset playing off 27.
The Verdict:
If Quinny can shake off his poor Tasmanian form his 30
handicap should be enough. Throw in Glenn and Jimmy for
the trifecta and I reckon you'll find a winner amongst
this lot.
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| WELCOME
TO THE 21st MASSEY OF 2005 / 2006 |
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It has been agreed
that the
venue for the final round of the 21st Massey will be magnificent Bellarine Peninsula,
namely Thirteenth Beach & Barwon Heads for the Ambrose Day. Tee
times and accommodation is yet to be finalised. Some of the
Masseys' best available men are right onto this... so standby for
further information.
The schedule for this year is almost set.... it kicks off at DEVIL
BEND one of the traditional
Massey tracks. Might be Bathurst weekend as
well... so you petrol heads better get your priorities in order. |Refer
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ROUNDS 2004 / 2005 |
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ROUND
SIX 12 Mar 2005 - CLAREMONT CONTROVERSY!
While teeing off on the picturesque par three 15th, Ray was reminded that
the Massey is usually won / lost over the last four holes - but a snug,
confident grin convinced us all that nothing was going to take this one
away in his inauguaral Massey season.... or was it! |Full
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ROUND
FIVE 11 Mar 2005 - TASMANIA MANIA!
A
beautiful day beckoned in the land of Baldock, Stewart & Hart as our
intrepid eleven set off for Tulla in the wee hours of this Friday morn.
Everyone arrived on schedule and boarded the plane with a level of
excitement unmatched on any previous Massey weekend! ....|Full
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