The big-hitting and ever-modest Brent Hetaraka credited his countback victory over Paul Humphries at Cooktown Golf Club on 16 November to his demon-like ability on the greens. Photo: Cape York Weekly.
“I’m putting like a demon.”
That was the sentiment shared by the ever-modest Brent Hetaraka as he carded a handy round of nett 63 to claim bragging rights on countback from Paul Humphries at Cooktown Golf Club on 16 November.
Both players returned to the clubhouse on nett 63, however, an inferior back nine relegated Humphries to the weekly bridesmaid and allowed Hetaraka to claim the chocolates and tell everyone the victory was down to his second-to-none ability on the greens.
Graham Burton (nett 69) secured the bronze medal for the round.
Hetaraka (2/11), Burton (14) and Steve Butler (9/18) were the nearest to the pin winners.
The Sovereign Resort December Medal will be contested this weekend, as well as the Medal of Medals qualifier for the two best scores from the group of runner-up players from all previous medals played during 2024.
With only three rounds to go, Daniel Biddle holds a 610-point lead over Steve Butler, who in turn is just 10 points ahead of Hetaraka.
With Wal Welsh sitting 90 points from pipping Hetaraka off his perch to claim third spot, the remainder of the 2024 season is set to be a thriller.
