Dave Sands equalled his Dawnbuster personal best of 43 while Scott Andrews was the bridesmaid. Photo: Supplied.
With temperatures in the mid 30s and high humidity, 12 participants contested the first game for the new season of Dawnbusters at the Carpenteria Golf Club on Sunday, 16 November 2025.
Low 40s was the aim and four of the Dawnbusters did just that by hitting a 42 off the stick, the lowest score of the day.
Dave Sands equalled his Dawnbuster personal best of 43 and, with his extensive handicap he clearly won the day netting out at seven, which is exactly the number his handicap came crashing down to after starting the day with a handicap of 36.
Bridesmaid was awarded to Scott Andrews, Scott being one of the four hitting a 42.
Unfortunately this was Scott’s last Dawnbuster Game for the foreseeable future. After two years his secondment has come to an end and he is returning home to his family. Dawnbusters wish Scott all the best for the future.
With Kate Kennett having only left Weipa last Thursday, Beth Dall clearly focused on taking back over the Hoffmans Award and once again has managed to reclaim her title this week.
Longest Drive Mens went to Eddie Tiemens, who since playing a three club challenge last week now boasts a new three iron as his putter. As much as it hurts me to say, he is doing quite well with it.
Womens Longest Drive went to Vivian Chan. Vivian being one of the most consistent players and boasting 19 wins of this award in the last season of Dawnbusters.
Nearest the pin went begging for another week with none of the dozen being able to hit the green on the 18th hole.
Dave Sands was asked what he attributed his win to and humbly replied: “Good company”.
So if you are looking for flies, heat, rain and good company, come along to Dawnbusters, teeing off at about 6am every Sunday at the Carpentaria Golf Club. Next Sunday, 23 November, Dawnbusters will be tackling the Front Nine.
