Dawnbusters Australia Day Cup winner and runner-up Jamie Hutton and Scott Triffit. Photo: Supplied.
After a week of inclement weather, golfers took full advantage of the clear blue sky on offer for the Dawnbusters Australia Day Cup on 25 January.
Sunday morning started with showers that dissipated just before tee-off of the 11th round of the season, allowing for uninterrupted matches as participants brought their A game.
Despite a heavy course after a week of continuous showers, Jamie Hutton snagged the overall win after hitting a sub-40 round.
But his 39 off the stick came at a cost to his handicap which will plummet from 22 to 3 for his next round.
Hutton, who also took out the men’s longest drive, dedicated the morning’s win to fellow competitor Paiwan Lui, who had thrown down the gauntlet and offered a challenge the night before – one he graciously accepted.
Lui went on to hit a 53 following a meltdown on the 8th fairway.
Runner-up Scott “Silent Assassin” Triffit could only manage a 46 on the day, but his handicap allowed him to claim Bridesmaid.
Chelsea Buckley continued her hold on the Hoffmans for the second week in a row. Despite shooting two strokes less than last week, it was still good enough to claim the prize.
Vivian Chan once again stamped her mark on the women’s longest drive, while Helen Sabatino took nearest the pin for the day.
The Dawnbuster crew will take on the back 9 on Sunday 1 February; the expected tee-off time is 6:30 am.
