Spring Valley vs Sandhurst Rd 4\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This week the team took on Sandhurst, who were undefeated and sitting on top of the ladder. We knew we had a challenge on our hands, but the team rose to the occasion and, to Sandhurst\u2019s surprise, we came home with a resounding 7\/0 victory. We have now moved up to equal 2nd<\/sup> on the ladder.\u00a0<\/p>\n Jan Pitcher <\/strong>started slowly losing the first 2 holes but quickly found here swing and responded by winning the next 4 holes and turning 2 up. She increased her lead on the second nine only to have her opponent respond by scrambling well. Jan took back control of the match bringing home a 2 up win. A great start to the day.<\/p>\n Lyn Treloar <\/strong>made excellent putts on the first 2 holes to quickly grab the lead. However, her opponent fought back, and Lyn turned 1 down. Pars on the long par 5\u2019s enabled Lyn to regain the lead. Then a \u2018miracle\u2019 occurred on the 5th<\/sup> par 3. Lyn\u2019s tee shot skimmed the lake, rebounded off the bank, cleared a series of humps and ended up on the green. A \u2018hard earned\u2019 par meant Lyn was now 2 up. Lyn gamely held on, finishing 1 up to bring in the 2nd<\/sup> win of the day.<\/p>\n After Patty Carlson\u2019s <\/strong>great debut win last week at no. 6 she was back in the team and was promoted to no. 5. \u00a0<\/strong>Patty\u2019s summation of the match was \u2018I didn\u2019t play well\u2019 and John Carlson, her caddie commented that \u2018it wasn\u2019t pretty\u2019 but as we all know there is no space on the score card for pictures. Patty must have played well enough as she came in with a 1 up win. Our 3rd<\/sup> win for the day. Well done Patty, that is 2 for 2.<\/p>\n Julie Sheldrake\u2019s <\/strong>opponent was a long hitter, but she could be a bit wayward. Initially holes were traded back and forth, but Julie managed to turn 1 up. \u00a0Unfortunately, Julie then lost 4 holes in a row to go 3 down. However, the match turned dramatically again as Julie played some stunning golf winning the next 4 holes.\u00a0 They squared the 18th<\/sup> giving Julie a 1 up win. A bit \u2018touch and go\u2019 but win number 4 in the bag.<\/p>\n After a loss on the first hole Margaret Willcox<\/strong> picked up her game to win the next seven holes with pars on 11,12 and 13 followed by a birdie on 14.\u00a0 The shot of the day however was on the 16th after her tee shot left her under the trees.\u00a0 With nerves of steel and of course encouragement from her caddie Linda Wilson she hit a superb lofted shot aiming way right of the pin allowing the blustery wind to take it back to within 3 feet of the pin. A solid putt followed and yet another par. Pam Wheelens<\/strong>\u2019 caddie Terri Farrell reported that Pam \u2018flew the barriers\u2019 to be 4 up after 4 and 5 up after 6. Then her opponent came back strongly with a birdie and a couple of pars, but Pam still turned a very strong 3 up. The match was much tighter on the back 9. Pam\u2019s opponent won 3 holes with good pars, both parred the 18th<\/sup> with Pam winning the match 1 up. Another tight match but this gave the team win number 6.<\/p>\n Shirley Munro\u2019s <\/strong>opponent started strongly finding her way around the greens very well and making some good putts. Shirley found herself 3 down early in the match but rallied taking back some holes going into the turn 1 up. They halved many of the holes on the back nine, but Shirley hung onto the lead and she went into the 18th<\/sup> 1 up. After both players found themselves in the trees with tricky chip shots to get out of trouble they halved the hole giving Shirley the final win of the day, 1 up.<\/p>\n Well done team, what a great effort. Also, a big thanks to the caddies who diligently come every week to support the players.<\/p>\n Next week the team are off to take on Medway at Ranfurlie. Fingers crossed we can go back to back and bring home another win.<\/p>\n Joanne Drysdale<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Spring Valley V Yarra Yarra\u00a0 Rd 5\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n In blustery, showery conditions at Kew the team were hopeful of regaining some momentum against the second placed Yarra Yarra line up.<\/p>\n Apart from Cec\u2019s opponent everyone else felt like they were matched against their daughter, however experience does count, and Sue Semmens with Patty Carlson on her bag this week recorded an exceptional 5\/4 win.<\/p>\n Erica led 2 up with two holes to play, then found herself battling it out on the 20th hole. With her opponent finding the bunker on the par 3, Erica played a fine 7 iron into the middle of the green and safely secured victory.<\/p>\n Unfortunately those 2 matches were the only highlight for the day as Spring Valley was defeated 5\/2.<\/p>\n Thanks to Joanne Drysdale who again deputised as team manager and to Shirley Munro who has played fearlessly in the No. 2 position for the past 3 matches.<\/p>\n Next Sunday we face ladder leaders Royal Melbourne at Spring Valley, teeing off at 11.30am. Supporters most welcome.<\/p>\n Hayley Peters<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Spring Valley V Sandhurst Rd 5<\/strong><\/p>\n The men’s team lost 4-3, Lucas Murtagh Blake Sorensen and Wayne Nix were the winners for Spring Valley.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Spring Valley V Sandhurst Rd 5\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Round 5. Getting to the pointy end of the season anticipating a great match as Sandhurst had suffered their first loss for the season the previous week, but we had the home ground advantage !!<\/p>\n Following on from the \u201c mildly inclement\u201d weather of Saturday the drizzle held off until the finish of the first hole then continued for the whole day. Our batting order: –\u00a0 Luca working towards his 1st<\/sup> win shaped up at No 5, Sid back from a win in the junior tournament at Royal Melb. Playing No 4. Niv playing at No 3, Dennis in No 2 Spot and Andrew playing No 1 pitched against Sandhurst\u2019s Gun!!<\/p>\n Sandhurst fielded their top team as was expected \u2013 their longest handicapper was 4 \u2013 one in the plus range, we had our work cut out.\u00a0<\/p>\n Home ground knowledge saw Luca turn 1 down, finding the right fairway this week was helping his game, Sid struggling at 3 down, Niv playing his normal game and 5 up, Dennis 1 up and Andrew 2 down.\u00a0 So, we are in there and fighting!!!!<\/p>\n With the wet conditions and slow play the matches seemed to be a stop star affair, very hard to get a rhyme going and playing against Sandhurst you need to be on top of your game.<\/p>\n Sid and Niv were the first to finish.\u00a0 Sid going down 5\/4 and Niv smiling and winning 6\/5 another scalp on his belt.\u00a0 Luca is fighting but running out of hole and eventually goes down 4 and 2.<\/p>\n Dennis is having a great tussle with his match neve varying by more than a hole either way and fights to being 1 up after 17, Pressure mounting sees his drive pushed on the 18th<\/sup> and being caught by the bunker, his opponent drives well setting up an 8 iron into the green, Dennis has nothing to lose so desperately tries to hit the green but again catches front right bunker and his opponent plays to the heart of the green. Dennis manages a bogey and comes away with a halved match \u2013 well done!!!!<\/p>\n Meanwhile Andrew undefeated all season is finding that players with a plus .4 hcp can play golf!!!\u00a0\u00a0 We all know the saying \u201cthe wheels fell of my buggy\u201d well Andrews head fell off his driver on the 15th<\/sup>!!!!\u00a0 – Actually, he drove to the centre of the green on the 15th<\/sup> \u2013 the centre of the 13th<\/sup> green that is !! and driver is done!!<\/p>\n Battling from that point Andrew finishes 3 and 1 with a great fighting effort\u00a0\u00a0 again a great job done<\/p>\n So, although we went down 3 \u00bd to 1 \u00bd we were playing the standout team of our division.<\/p>\n This week we journey down to picturesque Sandhurst golf Course to do battle against Cheltenham. We currently sit 5th<\/sup> on the ladder with Cheltenham in 3rd<\/sup> position but only half a match difference, a win this week will assure us staying up in Divvy 4 so the pressure will be on.<\/p>\n If you would like to see some great golf please come and support our players as the weather is expected to be excellent \u2013 we would love to see you there\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.springvalleygolf.com.au\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMG_0905-002-e1524106623765.jpg\")
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\n Her consistent play continued resulting in an impressive 5\/3 win. Well done Marg bringing in win number 5 for the team.<\/p>\nWomen\u2019s Pennant Report 15\/04<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Men’s Pennant Report 15\/04<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Colt’s Pennant Report 15\/04<\/strong><\/h2>\n