Jim Lucas proved he was adept with both the long and short clubs when he claimed the nearest to the pin Dawnbusters prize on Sunday. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Dave Sands may be celebrating Dawbusters glory after a thumping 12-stroke win on 16 June, but victory came at a cost as his handicap took a dive by a staggering 36 shots.
A field of 14 teed off in brisk conditions seeking bragging rights at Carpentaria Golf Club on Sunday morning, but Sands (nett 6) could not be caught thanks to a 44 handicap, with runner-up honours on countback against Christ Hamilton going to Viv Chan (nett 18).
Simon Ayles claimed the men’s long drive, while Chan took the women’s honours.
Jim Lucas secured the nearest to the pin chocolates, with Leigh Allender crowned the round’s Hoffman’s winner.
After the round, Sands candidly admitted that his win came down to persistence, good luck and a “really big” handicap, with the latter being slashed to 8.
Competitors will tackle the front nine on 23 June, with the first playing group getting away from 6:45am.
