Runner-up Laurie Turner and winner Eddy Tiemens both shot 51 off the stick when a field of 13 contested Dawnbusters in Weipa on 10 August. Photo: Supplied.
Thirteen Dawnbusters took advantage of winter temperatures under the watchful eye of the full moon (this is getting very poetic, Mr Crossley) when they teed off in Weipa on 10 August.
Sunday morning newcomer Eddy Tiemens, in just his ninth appearance on the tee block, returned to the Carpentaria Golf Club bar with 51 off the stick for a chocolate-winning nett 16 and his first Dawnbusters winner’s polo shirt.
Runner-up Laurie Turner also carded a gross 51 but had to settle for bridesmaid honours and nett 21 once handicaps were applied.
Helen Sabatino, who hasn’t been seen on a Sunday morning since mid-May, reminded players of why she is one to watch on the course after carding the round of the day with 44 off the stick.
In accepting the coveted polo shirt and watching his handicap take a 20-stroke handicap, Tiemens admitted his winning inspiration came from the editor of a certain Cape York newspaper, whose constant guidance and sledging helped sharpen his focus.
The aforementioned hack will return to the course on 24 August, when it is hoped the handicap gods finally listen to his pleas for a dozen or more strokes.
Julie Howard finished her Sunday round with the women’s long drive and Hoffman’s, while veteran Dawnbuster Jim Hoffman took the men’s gong after being the only bloke to keep his tee shot on the fairway.
The pin prize was hotly contested, with Peter Kenny putting his name on the marker only to have Brandon Waretini swoop from the group behind and claim bragging rights.
Dawnbusters will take on the front nine on 17 August, with new players welcome to join from about 6:45am.
