Naicker clinches UGC’s first monthly medal of 2015
Both UGC's PG 'boys' have done the club proud and both fully deserve support from the home front.
FIRSTLY, Umkomaas Golf Club wishes all its members, friends and visitors all the very best in the New Year – may 2015 be every good year for everyone.
Secondly how great it was to see Tim Clark and his young family at the club over December.
The club wishes him the best of luck for his 2015 tournaments, and the same goes for Garth Mulroy as he goes forward into the coming year. Both UGC’s PG ‘boys’ have done the club proud and both fully deserve support from the home front.
Wednesday was slightly different to the norm since a 4BBB competition was played. It was nice to see Hans Beuthe back from his sojourn in Europe. The club welcomed visitors Neil de Villiers, Deon Spear and Dwayne Morsner to the competition which was won by Rob Mathias and Neil de Villiers on 46 points, followed by Lesa and Keith Vergottini on 45 points. Jim Spear and his son, Deon took third spot with 43 points, counting Barrie Taylor and son-in-law Rob Riley into fourth place.
Saturday, being the first one of the month and year, was the monthly medal played under extremely humid conditions Congratulations to all who played and braved the hot weather. The winner in the A division was Deon Naicker on a brilliant 65, followed very closely by Nelson Moonsamy on 6l.
The B division was a closely contested tussle with Wally Kent winning by the smallest of margins on 70. Tom Naicker took second spot on 71. The C division was a walk-over by Simon van den Bosch on a magnificent score of 66. John Gillett was six shots of f the pace in second place with a 72.
There weren’t too many women playing in their competition this month, but the winner on 72 was Sabiha Bacaus with Michelle van der Merwe in second spot with a 74. Lesa Vergottini won the least putts with 28 putts.
The jackpot was won by Sabiha Bacaus on her own with 11 points. The hidden birdie was shared between Jacques Hulley and Deon Naicker, both acing it on the long par five eighth hole. Unfortunately, Jacques had already left the club when his name was drawn for the attendance draw so that will be carried over to next week.
Next Saturday, 10 January is the fourball alliance so get your teams ready. Sunday will be social golf with cheaper golf after 11.30am. Call the club for more information on 039-973-1042.
The ‘Gerry Hatricks’ play every Tuesday and Friday, teeing off at 6.30am. The green fees are R70 for a round of 18 holes. Ensure your ball is in the hat and in the draw at 6.15am to qualify for this special. Contact Graham on 083-325-5705 or Keith on 083-305-5740.
If you wish to destress after work on a Friday and don’t feel like cooking, UGC has the answer. Go down to the club for a round of six-pin and enjoy the club’s hospitality and the braai afterwards. For a nominal fee, dinner is served.
Get well wishes from all at the club to both Roddy McGibbon’s wife, Barbara and to Alan Finlay’s wife after her operation. May their recoveries be swift and painless.
