Dave Sands secured his latest Dawnbusters win with a nett 14 when a field of 16 teed off in Weipa on Sunday. Photo: Cape York Weekly.
Dave Sands discovered keeping your ball in the middle part of the course meticulously tended to by greenkeeping staff can pay major dividends when 16 golfers contested Dawnbusters in Weipa on 29 June.
Despite it being nearly July, sub-tropical conditions greeted players at Carpentaria Golf Club, with three returning to the clubhouse with impressive 44s off the stick – Viv Chan, Scott Triffitt and (finally) Mick Cerneka.
Sands (47/14) was the best after handicaps were applied, with Chelsie Buckley (62/17) claiming runner-up honours.
It was a change for Sands, who, after two consecutive weeks of bridesmaid duty, was able to bag Sunday morning bragging rights after managing to keep his ball on the fairway and another three in his pocket, just in case.
The big stick gods smiled favourably on Sands’ newfound control and handed him the men’s long drive prize, with Beth Dall claiming the gong for the women.
Jon Dall was nearest to the pin on the 18th.
Dawnbusterians (once again, we’re not sure this is a real thing) will tackle the front nine on 6 July, with new players always welcome to tee off from about 6:45am.
