
competition results
Monday 23 June saw the last Senior Stableford of the month take place. Amongst favourable weather conditions, and the course looking better than ever, the competition was set for low scoring. Richard Sowerby took third place with 36 points on count-back over Alan Fisher. John Mackin secured another top place finish with 37 points, just missing out on first spot by count-back from eventual winner Graham Baker. Obviously course conditions proved tricky for scoring with only two 2’s recorded in the event, eventually carded by the following: John Chapman and Roger Dodd.
On Tuesday 24 the Bainbridge side took on Romanby away from home. With Rudding Park’s second team looking to continue there impressive run of form only the weather conditions looked like it could put a dampener on proceedings. Unfortunately with many of the early groups losing, and a spirited late charge by the later two groups, Rudding Park lost the match. Congratulations to the Romanby team for an impressive performance.
Sunday 29 saw the June Weekend Stableford take place. With a strong, competitive field and remaining places still up for grabs in this years Club Championship, the competition promised low scores and reducing handicaps.
Division 2 saw Colin Gemmel secured another top place, grabbing third place over Robin Hinchley. Keith Richardson held third place with an impressive 36 points. However, in first place in the division was Russell Sims with a staggering 41 points. This was Russell’s first top finish of the season, and with his impressive form, could be one of many for the season.
In Division 1, Club Captain Barry Whiteley secured third sport over the youngster Greg Archer. Second place was taken by the ever present Archie Hughes with 38 points, whose fantastic reign of form continues to impress. Taking the top spot in the division with 38 points (winning via count-back) was Gordon Canning also with 38 points. This is Gordon’s first ever competition win at Rudding Park, and hopefully not his last. Two’s recorded in the event were carded by David Bond, John Macnamara, Barry Whiteley, Steve Raine and Phil Shenton.
The Bainbridge side took on Ripon City at Rudding Park on Monday 30. With a fantastic evening of weather, and a course in superb condition the stage was set for a fantastic contest. Rudding Park won many of the early contests with Ripon securing a win off one of the middle pairings. However, Rudding Park showed impressive home form taking the match 5-1. Congratulations to Rudding Park’s Bainbridge side and thanks to Ripon City for a fantastic match and superb company.
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