Club Championships - Day One

The warmer weather arrived, albeit a bit later in the day than was forecast. A record field this year of 78 players (11 ladies and 67 men) completed their first rounds today in the Men's and Ladies Club Championships. Our thanks must go to the green staff for preparing the course in excellent condition for the Championships. Even though the morning conditions were not ideal, there were many good round-one performances to ensure an exciting conclusion on day two tomorrow.

The ladies were first out on the course, and Lizzie Swallow leads the way with a superb gross 72. Lizzie will be difficult to catch, but I'm sure the chasing pack of Kim Richardson, Maria Tillett, Sam Whiting and Fay Unsworth will be trying their hardest.
Round 1 gross results
The net scores are also led by Lizzie, but as you cannot win both gross and nett prizes, there is still plenty to play for here. Maria Tillett(net 69) is leading the charge followed by Kim Richardson(net 70) and Sam Whiting(net 73).
Round 1 net results

The Men's competition is extremely close this year with a lot of players in contention. After round one there are 15 players within 5 shots of the lead. This is held by Max Nicholls and Ian Martinez who both scored gross 73. Lloyd Childs and Carl McCartney are within one shot followed by Conor Dick just 2 shots adrift.
Round 1 gross results
In division 1 of the net category, Carl McCartney leads the way with a 66. One shot behind is Max Nicholls(net 67) followed by Will Green and Ian Martinez both on net 69.
Round 1 Div 1 net results
Two great scores in division 2 sees John McCartney(net 62) and Mark Richardson(net 64) leading the way. Their closest rivals are Danny Glover(net 68) and Matt Baillie(net 69) after their good performances.
Round 1 Div 2 net results
More excellent scores in division 3 with Andrew Moore and Tony Ilsley ahead at the half-way stage on net 67. Dan Green is not far behind after scoring a net 69.
Round 1 Div 3 net results

Special thanks to John Taylor for doing the starting today and some course marshalling and to Judy Willson for processing the scorecards.