Burra Men’s Open – Thomo Fails to Finish

Numbers were down due to the clash with Mother’s Day, but those that did attend enjoyed perfect conditions. Some concern is held for the well being of colourful local identity, Philip “Thomo” Thomson who was forced to retire hurt after 18 holes.

Results were:

A Grade Championship

From left: Gus Wenzel, Tim Harvie, Chris Whittaker
From left: Gus Wenzel, Tim Harvie, Chris Whittaker

Tim Harvie [Copper Coast] – 120 [80/40], Chris Whittaker [Copper Coast] – 123, 81/42], Craig Jervies [Clare] – 125 [84/41], Russell “Gus The Good Guy” Wenzel – 126 [82/44], Bert Pearce [Kapunda] – 135 [85/50], Andy Phillips – 142 [95/47], Phil Thomson – DNF [95 / back spasms]

 

B Grade

From left: Chris "Critta' Waters, David "Jack" Webster, Andrew Rac.
From left: Chris “Critta’ Waters, David “Jack” Webster, Andrew Rac.

David “Jack” Webster – 136 [90/46], Chris Waters – 148[101/47], Brook Burton [Blyth] – 150 [104/46], Bob Taylor – 166 [113/53], Andrew Rac [Gladstone] – 174 [111/63]

Handicap Results

A Grade: G Wenzel 109.5; C Jervies 110

B Grade: A Rac 121; B Burton 126

Veterans: Gus Wenzel 37 points

Nearest The Pin

Hole 4 – A Phillips; Hole 8 – C Jervies; Hole 11 – C Waters; Hole 15 – the club

Long Drive

A Grade – A Phillips [first drive of the day]; B Grade – The club

 

Mars Bar

Bob Taylor with the Mars Bar
Bob Taylor with the Mars Bar

2 thoughts on “Burra Men’s Open – Thomo Fails to Finish”

  1. Great Day the course was a credit to all who helped prepare it, thanks to Bob Taylor and Eddie for the day. I hope next year will see a bigger field.

  2. Hey just thought I should let you know in the B grade photo the person on the right is Andrew Rac not Brooke Burton Cheers Andrew

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