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Current centre-half Paul Simmonds and veteran with over 20 years service and 500
games under his belt won his first ever Stableford competition at the superb Hindhead golf
club. Playing in the leading 3-ball with Steve Watson who was defending his title, he holed
what turned out to be a crucial 25 foot putt on the last green and then saw his rival fail
to get his putt from 6 feet. Paul had played steady golf, using an iron off the tee at
every hole and his 34 was one ahead of Steve. Gary Pitt continued to show his consistency
following a fourth and second with 31 pts for third place, including two birdies. Paul Walker
also bagged a pair of birdies in his 30 pts. Sharing fourth with him was Barry Hough, who was back
from a year of injury and was the only player on the day to score on every hole.
As one of last year's six winners, Steve's second place won him the Winner's Salver. Ian
Cooper won the Nearest-the-pin for the second time hitting to within two feet and a birdie
two as well. Peter Gwatkin finished in style with a huge hit on the last hole to win the
Longest-drive, his third win in the event. Tony Beedell, one of four guests, shot 29 for equal
sixth place and scooped the top Guest.
The afternoon Greensomes was interrupted by rain, thunder and lightening. Most games
continued to play bar the last 4-ball who took shelter in the clubhouse. The other Society
out on the course called it a day. Two teams had scored 32 and it looked as though the
countback might be needed. Mike Lunnon & Tony Beedell finished with 33 to win the Greensomes
in only it's second staging. Behind them Peter Hooper & Barry Hough threw away their chance
with three blobs in the last five holes to finish on 31.
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