Seniors 18 Hole Singles Stableford No 3 Result

Seniors Winter Stableford No. 3

Three players tied at the top, countbacks everywhere, and enough arithmetic to keep the Competition Secretary awake all evening.

A superb turnout of 41 players supported Winter Stableford No. 3, proving once again that Seniors golfers are not easily discouraged by shorter days, cooler temperatures, or the prospect of searching for golf balls in increasingly damp rough.

The competition produced an exceptionally tight finish, with the leading three players all recording 34 points, meaning the countback system was called into action to separate them.

🏆 Jones Takes the Honours

Robert Jones emerged victorious after returning 34 points and winning the countback battle.

A strong finish proved decisive, with Jones recording a back nine of 16 and a back six of 12, enough to edge out the rest of the field and secure the £22 first prize.

When three players finish level on points, every shot matters, and Rob Jones had just enough left in the tank over the closing holes to claim top spot.

🥈 Wilson Claims Second

Steve Wilson also finished on 34 points, with a back nine of 16 that kept him level with the winner until the back-six calculation was applied.

A back six of 11 left him just one shot shy in the countback process, earning him a well-deserved second place and £20.

It's never easy losing on countback, but it does at least provide a ready-made excuse in the clubhouse afterwards.

🥉 Holmes Completes the Podium

Third place went to Russell Holmes, who also posted 34 points.

Russell's back nine of 15 left him narrowly behind the first two after the countback calculations, but it was still an excellent round and worth £18 in prize money.

Three players on the same score illustrates just how competitive the event proved to be.

🏅 Ennis Leads the Chasers

Julian Ennis, just one point behind the leaders, finished fourth with 33 points and £16.

Julian's strong back nine of 16 ensured he finished comfortably ahead of the group tied on 31 points.

The remaining prize winners were:

• 5th: Richard Gibney – 31 points (Back 9: 15) – £14
• 6th: Paul Douglas – 31 points (Back 9: 14, Back 6: 12) – £12
• 7th: Dave Andrews – 31 points (Back 9: 14, Back 6: 10) – £10

With three players tied on 34 points and another three tied on 31 points, the countback calculator certainly earned its appearance fee.

📋 Competition Notes

The day wasn't entirely without controversy.

Unfortunately, there were:

• Three disqualifications
• Two unsigned cards
• One card submitted without a name

Special mention goes to W. Hixon, who would otherwise have finished fourth had the card met the competition requirements.

As ever, a timely reminder that signing the card remains one of the easier shots in golf.

📌 Closing Notes

Winter Stableford No. 3 provided another closely fought contest, with countbacks determining both the winner and several other prize positions. Congratulations to Robert Jones for emerging victorious from a three-way tie at the top, and well done to all the prize winners.

Commiserations to those who fell just short, and an extra reminder to everyone that while the Rules of Golf can be complicated, remembering to sign the card still remains one of the more straightforward parts of the game! 🏌️‍♂️🏆❄️

The Competition Manager for this fixture was Alasdair Carruthers