Championship Match Reports

With thanks to our match referees, we have received the following reports from Sunday’s finals.  We will be adding to these articles as they are provided. 

Women’s A Grade:

The A Grade Women’s final was a contest between two first time finalists, Sue Pearson and Dot George. It was clear that both were finding it difficult to find their rhythm as the pressure and weather made it very difficult for them. It was a tight match with as each player gained the ascendancy for a few holes and then the other fought back. Both players made some great shots and some that did not work as well so in typical matchplay style the result for each hole was often in doubt until the final stroke. In the end Sue Pearson was the winner 2 and 1. Congratulations to both ladies on hard fought match played in great spirit.

Referee, Carol Angland.

Mens C Grade:
This year’s C Grade final was a much anticipated event between two Senior Pennant/John Philip teammates and business acquaintances dating back over 35yrs ago.  The friends were given strict instructions from their respective families to be NICE to each other ALL DAY.  Keith and John played an epic final in great spirit, sportsmanship and true SV camaraderie. This was John’s first chance at immortality, accordingly he got off to a slightly nervous start against Keith who managed his way around the course like a seasoned pro. It was John’s power game and length versus Keith’s precision and short game.  An epic battle it was, Keith 2up after the 6th, holes 7/8/9 halved, John winning 10th and 11th (all square now), Keith winning 12th, John winning 13th, Keith winning 14th, John winning the 15th, Keith winning the 16th, 17th halved and John needing to win the 18th to square the match which he was unable to do.  Keith victorious 2up. Congratulations to Keith on winning his 4th club championship (2xSenior titles, B grade title and now C grade title) and congratulations to John on making his first ever club championship final (look out JK will be back better for the experience).  Special mention to Jo (John’s wife) who won wife of the year for following the match in the terrible weather conditions (Jo may have missed a few holes though due to the lure of our warm clubhouse).
Referee, Larry Vun.  

Women’s Club Grade

The 2025 Women’s Club Championship began under testing conditions, with strong winds and rain sweeping across the course. On the opening hole, players managed only three shots before being forced back to the clubhouse as heavy showers left the greens unplayable. Once the rain eased and the course was cleared, play resumed and the match quickly settled into a tense battle between Hayley and Koya.

The front nine was a showcase of nerves, resilience, and skill. Koya claimed the first hole with a bogey, while both players struggled on the second, recording double bogeys. Hayley found her rhythm on the third, making par as Koya faltered in the bunker, and she followed up with a superb up‑and‑down on the fourth to move 1 up. Both competitors hit excellent tee shots onto the green at the fifth and halved the hole with pars. Koya then responded with a magnificent tee shot over the bunker on the sixth, leaving herself seventy metres from the pin and winning the hole with a steady par. Momentum stayed with her on the seventh, where she drained a long putt from beyond the green for birdie. The eighth and ninth holes were halved after solid play, leaving Koya narrowly ahead as they turned for the back nine.

The contest remained tight as the match progressed. On the tenth, Koya struck a precise iron shot onto the green, while Hayley was unlucky to find the left greenside bunker. With the pin tucked at the front, Hayley clipped the edge twice and conceded the hole. The eleventh saw Koya’s tee shot find the left fairway bunker, but Hayley capitalised with a fine chip close to the flag for par to win the hole. Both players halved the twelfth with bogeys, leaving Koya 1 up.

The thirteenth proved costly for Hayley, who produced an uncharacteristic tee shot that found the water, handing the hole to Koya. On the fourteenth, Koya laid up smartly with an iron, while Hayley’s solid seven‑wood left her just off the green. A firm putt rolled into the left greenside bunker, and despite battling bunker‑to‑bunker, Hayley’s five was not enough to match Koya’s steady bogey. With the match slipping away, Hayley needed to win the fifteenth to stay alive. Despite her determination, she just couldn’t clutch the win.

Koya kept her nerve throughout the closing holes, playing consistent, composed golf under pressure. Her steady shot‑making and clutch putting proved decisive, and she closed out the match 4&3 to claim victory.

Koya’s fine match play and resilience under challenging conditions earned her the title of Women’s Club Champion. It was a performance that deserves high commendation — a worthy champion indeed.

Referee, Linda Wilson

Women’s C Grade:
Congratulations to Alison and Janine on making it to the final. Alison and Janine played exceptionally well, head – to – head, but Janine’s putting was on fire, sinking every shot. After nine holes, Janine was 5 up ahead, but Alison fought back, winning on the 10th and landing a beautiful shot on the 12th. Although Alison regained two holes, Janine’s long putt on the 13th and 14th secured her victory. Well done Janine on your first Win C-grade championship
Referee, Feirn Thomson

Women’s B Grade: 

The Women’s B grade championship was played between Kate Mc Guckin and Janet Hardiman.

The match started well with a square at the 1st.

For the next two holes putting was the key — Janet winning both with solid 2 putts.

After the drives on the fourth the rain came, the siren screamed and we went back to the clubhouse.

A sausage and a warm room for 30 minutes and out we went again.

Kate played well and  won the fourth.

 The 5th & 6th holes were halved in 5’s.

On the 7th Janet had trouble with the rough while Kate played well and won the hole bringing the match back to square.

On the 8th, Janet’s second shot was a great shot onto the green pin high 2.5 m from pin. Kate’s second went right so on for 4.   2 putts each — Janet’s hole: 1 up.

The ninth hole is one Kate needs to forget, Janet won with a bogey making her 2 up at the turn.

The second nine started with an up & down out of bunker for Janet. Going 3 up.

With a square on 11 and wins 12/13 to Janet  the match was dormie 5.

On 14 Kate saved the match with a good 2nd putt. Match dormie 4.

At 15 both players made 5 giving the match to Janet 4/3.

Both players had consistent driving and 2nd shots. The match as usual was won around the greens. Janet with excellent shots into the green and solid putting took command after the 7th hole and had a deserved win.

The match was played in good spirits with the girls urging their opponent’s shots onto the green. The caddies did their job well and allowed the players to concentrate on the game.

A thoroughly enjoyable game to watch.

Well done to both girls and congratulations to Janet Hardiman.

Referee, Margaret Willcox.

 

 

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