Jake Smith is all smiles after claiming the 13 April Dawnbusters showdown and getting his hands on his first winner’s polo shirt. Photo: Supplied.
Perfect golfing weather was rolled out for the small group of players who ventured onto the Carpentaria Golf Club fairways for the weekly instalment of Dawnbusters on 13 April.
In his 10th Dawnbusters outing, Jake Smith made the most of the overcast sky and slight breeze, and returned to the Weipa clubhouse with 56 off the stick and a victorious net 18.
Dave Sands managed to card a sub-half century score with gross 49 to post nett 20 and take runner-up honours.
It was Smith’s best Sunday morning performance since joining the Dawnbusters crew in December 2024, and while he was celebrating getting his hands on the coveted winner’s polo shirt, the newest addition to his wardrobe has come at a cost, with his handicap taking an 18-stroke shave.
In a demonstration of how fickle a mistress golf is, patriarch Viv Dick went from a winner last week to being branded the Hoffman’s recipient this week.
Scott Triffitt won the men’s long drive, while the women’s gong, as well as the pin prizes, went begging.
