Matt Byrne watches his tee shot on the second hole on the way to claiming a comfortable Dawnbusters victory at Carpentaria Golf Club on 21 July. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
With several regulars having a sleep-in to contest the second round of the 2024 club championships, it was a small field of 10 that teed off for Dawnbusters fun at Carpentaria Golf Club on 21 July.
In a brisk morning on the course, Matt Byrne was not distracted by some early sledging and finished the front nine holes with a round-winning nett 14, well ahead of runner-up Simon Ayles, who carded a nett 22.
Ayles rounded out an impressive game by bagging the men’s long drive, while Kerry Boshammer was too good with the long stick for the ladies.
Peter Lamond showed a deft touch to win the nearest to the pin honours, with Viv Dick’s gross 61 earning him Hoffman’s honours.
In a philosophical mood after his winning round, Byrne struggled to embrace any modicum of humility.
“I would just like to thank all those I beat,” he said.
This Sunday, players will tackle the back nine holes, with the first group of golfers getting away from about 7am.
New players are always welcome.
