While the majority of the big field struggled in the strong winds during the Lithgow Golf Club's Saturday (September 18) stableford event, low marker Steve Hall was carving out an exceptional three under par 69.
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Since his early teens playing with his parents Ted and Noelene, Hall has been a natural talent and has maintained his high standard of excellence through to his 50s winning just about every big event on the golfing calendar.
Playing off a handicap of one, Hall amassed a stableford score of 40 points that included an eagle two on the 17th hole.
However, it wasn't the only eagle recorded on the day.
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Craig McManus holed out his second shot on the hard par four sixth for five points which was the highlight of his round.
A grade runner up to Hall was Brian Judge (4) with the score of 39 points, while the best scratch score went to Justin Nelson with 36 points.
B grade winner was Brian Bourke (12) continuing his recent form with a score of 38 points.
Runner up on 37 points was Rod Clarke (18) and the best scratch score went to Kyle Egan (10) on 23 points.
C grade saw Rob George (19) take out the winning voucher with a score of 37 points putting Julie Murnane (31) in second place.
Best scratch score went to Geoff Wheeler (19) on 17 points.
Vouchers went down to those with 34 and better and they were Kobe Hunter, Max Nightingale, Anthony Boza, Dave Warren, Tom Jennings, Pat Wall, Paul Bailey, Jeff Geddes, Greg Dykes, Carol Osborne, Darren Hunter, Michael Saville and Brian Giblett.
This Saturday's event will be a stoke with the monthly medals sponsored by Henry's Machine and Plant Hire which will be held in conjunction.
Wednesday's nine hole competition winner was Brian Judge with 29 points.
Runner up was Don Farnsworth on 21 points and in third place was Dave Hicks on 20 points.
Vouchers went down to those with 17 points and they were Mark Seckold, Wayne Clarke, Laurie Northey, Rob Peachman, Ricky Cohen, Heath Egan and Paul Stewart.
Friday's nine hole competition winner was Rob Hawes on 23 points.
John Bird with 22 points was runner up and in third place on 18 points was Anthony Oldfield.
Voucher winners were Don Farnsworth, Max Nightingale and Leo Murnane. Cut was 16 points on a countback.
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