Sport
18 October, 2024
Country Week success for golfers
THE Western District Country Golf teams have performed well at the recent Australia Golf Country Week.
The week, held from September 30 through to October 2, saw the district’s men’s and women’s sides face some strong opposition on the greens.
Following a withdrawal from one of the division one teams, the women’s team was promoted from division two to one.
The high grade proved challenging for the women but they played some good golf and recorded some creditable scores.
The team’s first match was against Goulburn Murray at The Sands, Torquay, which they won five and a half to one and a half.
Results:
Dion Goyen (square), Sue Walter lost 5-6, Molly O’Brien won 2-1, Alison Sinclair won 4-2, Elle Zeunert won 2-1, Sandy Stewart won 3-2 and Ros Brauer won 6-5.
Tuesday’s matches were played at the 13th Beach course.
The morning match was against Murray Darling and this was squared at three and a half each.
Dione Goyne lost 2-3, Sue Walter lost 1-2, Molly O’Brien won 4-3, Alison Sinclair lost 1-2, Elle Zeunert won 5-4, Sandy Stewart won 5-3 and Ros Brauer (square).
The afternoon match against North Eastern was won by western district 6/1.
Dione Goyne lost 1-2, Sue Walter won 4-3, Molly O’Brien won 5-4, Alison Sinclair won 4-3, Elle Zeunert won 6-4, Donna Weller 2up and Sandy Stewart 5-4.
The final venue on Wednesday morning was at Portarlington Golf Club against Ballarat (which Ballarat won 4 1/2 to 2 1/2).
Dione Goyen lost 3-4, Sue Walter lost 2up, Molly O’Brien lost 3-4, Alison Sinclair lost 5-7, Elle Zienert won 3-2, Donna Weller won 3-2 and Sandy Stewart (square).
The women finished third on the ladder which was an excellent result.
The most valuable women’s player was Elle Zeunert who won all her matches.
Elle was presented with the Peter Roughana Medal by last year’s winner, Dione Goyen.
In the men’s competition, the western district team was entered in division two, known as the Plate division.
They played at Clifton Springs Golf Club on day one of the event.
Their first match was against East Gippsland which they won 5-2.
Julian Gollasch lost 3-4, Jack Kerr won 4-3, Hamish Huffadine won 6-5, Lachlan Walker won 2-1, Daniel Oakley lost 1-3, Jayden McLeod won 6-4 and Fred Beasley won 4-3.
The men were rewarded with the afternoon off before taking to the greens at the Curlewis Golf Club on Tuesday.
Their morning match was played against South West on their home track and they enjoyed a 7-0 win.
Lachlan Walker lost 2-3, Jayden McLeod lost 1up, Hamish Huffadine lost 2-3, Jack Kerr lost 1-2, Fred Beasley lost 3-4, Daniel Oakley lost 3-2 and George Beasley lost 3-4.
The afternoon saw the team take on North Eastern but were defeated five and a half to one and a half.
Hamish Huffadine (square), Jack Kerr lost 1up, Lachlan Walker won 1up, Jayden McLeod lost 1up, Fred Beasley lost 1up, George Beasley lost 1-2 and Julian Gollasch lost 2-3.
The Wednesday morning match was played against Golf Central at The Sands, Torquay where they were defeated four and a half to two and a half.
Jayden McLeod (square), Julian Gollasch lost 1up, George Beasley lost 1up, Hamish Huffadine lost 2-3, Jack Kerr lost 1up, Lachlan Walker won 4-3 and Fred Beasley won 5-4.
The team finished fourth on the ladder and will remain in the Plate division next year.
The most valuable men’s player was Lachlan Walker, who won three out of four matches.
He was presented with the Peter Roughana Medal by last year’s winner, Fred Beasley.
A big thankyou to all those behind the scenes for their work including managers, selectors and caddies who have assisted with this year’s Country Week.
The men’s team is also grateful for the assistance of Port Fairy golf professional Anthony Warbarton while the women’s side thanks Warrnambool professional Trent Wieland for his contribution.
Thanks to the generosity of several sponsors, all golfers were able to enjoy a new-look uniform.
