SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PENNANTS COMPETITIONS
SIMPSON CUP REPORT
As reported by Norm Slator, Team Manager
Round 6 – The penultimate round with relegation on the line against the only other team who hasn’t had a win so far in Flagstaff Hill.
Matt McDonald playing at #7 started well and led all day being 3 holes up with three to play after claiming the long par 3 15th. He sliced his tee shot left into the trees on 16th which resulted in a loss on that hole so needed to square either of the final two holes. Unfortunately on some days you can play your best golf only to see your opponent build momentum and outplay you. Matt finished square on the day for a valuable half.
Matt McDonald drives on the 11th at Kooyonga
Number 6 Jackson Arthur copped an ex PGA Pro for an opponent and with no luck going his way and overall consistency of his opposition, finished with a 3/2 loss.
Jackson Arthur drives on the 11th at Kooyonga
Jason Hyland at #5 played a great round with some superb iron shots into the greens all day, giving him a well deserved 4/3 win. Jason felt he played the best three approach shots of his life, one of those was on the13th from 175m into a stiff breeze with a 4 iron which finished 2 feet from the hole…what would then become his final three holes and the pressure of matching them would be too great for his opponent.
Jason Hyland drives on the 11th at Kooyonga
Number 4 Matt Overall coming out of retirement and a bit undercooked took some time to get his game going trailing most of the match, but persevered to go 1 up at the 17th needing only to halve the final hole for an inaugural win. Unfortunately his chip out from the left rough did not make the 18th fairway and he just missed the green on his approach which resulted in a loss but still managed to square his match.
Matt Overall drives on the 11th at Kooyonga
Nathan Separovitch also playing his first game for Southern at #3 started well and was leading 3 up early. However his opponent fought back well and Nathan was 1 up at the turn. A battle over the last few holes saw him 1 up going down 17 and holding that lead on 18. His approach to the green was just a bit strong with his ball finishing in the thick rough at the back of the green. A great chip to get out of the rough couldn’t help to halve the hole and another match squared.
Nathan Separovich drives on the 11th at Kooyonga
Playing at #2, Captain David Ling just out of isolation from his second bout of Covid had pressure put on him from a consistent Jack Williams from Flaggy who ran out winning 5/4.
David Ling drives on the 11th at Kooyonga
Phil Chapman needed all his skills against a tough opponent in Brad Manton, trailing 4 down after four holes. A great pitching wedge from the fairway bunker to 4 feet and birdie at the sixth started a three hole winning streak to turn only 1 down.
A blocked drive at 10 took the pressure off his opponent and back to 2 down. A good 2nd shot into 12 for a 4 foot birdie, 1 down, a poor tee shot on 14 and 2 down with 4 to play. Up and down on 15 from the front left bunker and 1 down, then his opponent 3 putted the 16th to be all square.
After hearing that a win for Southern may well depend on the result of his match, the pressure was all on Phil.
His drive on 17 started just right of the bunker drifting back over the middle landing over the bunker on top of the hill and running down the fairway to be 61m from the flag, pitch to 4 feet and birdie, Phil was 1 up.
Both players drove well on the 18th, both in the middle of the fairway. Phil’s opponent played first and missed the green right of the bunkers, with the pin tucked back left. Phil played to the middle of green, and a lag putt to 3 feet was all that was needed to win 2up.
Next Sunday’s final round at Royal Adelaide next Sunday in the final round is the team’s last chance to avoid relegation. Southern need to get at least a half against Glenelg as well as hoping Flagstaff Hill lose against Royal Adelaide at home.
Simpson Cup Team Captain DAVID LING has added a personal appeal for as many supporters as possible to come and watch the game on Sunday.
This is a great opportunity to provide support to our Simpson Cup team at a very important match, and to possibly share the euphoria of an unlikely win with them.
Team morale and confidence have been building through the season and there’s a very good chance it might bear fruit this coming Sunday.
SIMPSON CUP Southern team list for 26th June 2022 vs Glenelg at Royal Adelaide
ROYAL ADELAIDE GC – 1st Tee 10:15am
1 Phil Chapman
2 Jackson Arthur
3 David Ling (Captain)
4 Nathan Separovitch
5 Matt Overall
6 Jason Hyland
7 Steve Williams
Res. Matt McDonald, Matt Hage, Jamie Burt
JUNIOR S.A. PENNANT
Combined Junior Districts – Sharp Cup team results
The Sharp Cup team was ravaged by Covid and unavailability this week, with Golf Australia’s Allan Telford still ringing around for replacements late on Saturday. The team eventually lost 4 and 1.
The final Sharp Cup round will be held at Tea Tree Gully this Sunday.
The Combined Districts team will be playing Royal Adelaide, teeing off on the 10th Tee at 12 noon.
Royal Adelaide, currently sitting in third place, have 2 ½ wins with Combined Districts sitting last in sixth place, with only ½ a win. Although only 2 individual match wins behind fourth placed Tea Tree Gully, the fact they are playing at home will most probably ensure them a win and consolidate their hold on a finals position.
Combined Junior Districts – Division 2 team results
The Division 2 team had a victory over the home team, Glenelg.
George Longbottom won 3 and 3, Oliver Riggs 3 and 2, Damien Hodge 7 and 5, Sam Jericho 4 and 2, while the only loss was team number 1, Lily Harris, losing on the 18th. Well done to all.
This Sunday, 26th June is the final Division 2 minor round match. The Combined Districts team will be playing The Vines at Tea Tree Gully, teeing off from the first tee at 11:45am.
The Vines currently are third on the table with 4 ½ wins, with Country Districts in 6th place having only 2 ½ wins. Even they are only 2 individual match wins behind the Third placed team, Kooyonga, it would take a prodigious effort plus two other matches to finish the right way for them to make the finals on July 3rd at Kooyonga.
Victor Harbor Junior PGA training session – Saturday 25th July 1 pm start
Please see the following flier for more details. All training conducted by PGA professionals/accredited trainers.
For Information / registration, contact Duard Nel or Linda Hodgson at:- proshop@vhgolf.com.au
2022 South Australian Women’s Country Week
Registrations are now open for the 2022 South Australian Women’s Country Week :-
https://mailchi.mp/golf/sa-events-06062022?e=b3ca6b3e4b
Silver Salver: GA to 16.0 at Murray Bridge Golf Club
Monday – Welcome Cocktail
Tuesday & Wednesday – 36 Holes Strokeplay
Wednesday night – Dinner ($40pp – optional)
Thursday – 18 Hole Foursomes & Lunch
Bronze Salver: GA 16.1 to 21.4 at Tumby Bay Golf Club
Monday – Welcome Cocktail
Tuesday & Wednesday – 36 Holes Strokeplay
Wednesday night – Dinner ($40pp – optional)
Thursday – 18 Hole Foursomes & Lunch
Bronze Shield: GA 21.5 to 28.0 at Victor Harbor Golf Club
Monday – Welcome Cocktail
Tuesday & Wednesday – 36 Holes Strokeplay
Wednesday night – Dinner ($40pp – optional)
Thursday – 18 Hole Foursomes & Lunch
Bronze Place: GA 28.1 to 54.0 at Maitland Golf Club
Monday – Welcome Cocktail
Tuesday & Wednesday – 36 Holes Strokeplay
Wednesday night – Dinner ($40pp – optional)
Thursday – 18 Hole Foursomes & Lunch
Please Note:
Silver Salver includes the Women’s Country Championship
Bronze Salver includes the Bronze Country Championship.
JUNIOR COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS & BRETT OGLE CUP (Boys and Girls)
Parents / Grandparents who have promising young golfers (17 or under on 18th of July 2022) in their family and who fancy a few days staying in the Riverland might consider the two-day Junior Country Championship being held at Loxton Golf Club next school holidays (Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th July).
Any eligible junior can play in this two-day event, for more information follow this link :-
https://www.golf.org.au/events#/competition/3167645/info
(Online registration is essential and is now available – Entries close 4th July)
Players must be accompanied by a responsible adult and must have a GA handicap.
G.A. handicaps 17.9 or better will play Stroke, 18.0 plus will play Stableford.
Event 1 – Country Championships at Loxton Golf Club
- Sunday 17th July is available for a practice round at Loxton
- Monday 18th July – Round 1 – 18 holes Stroke or Stableford based on handicap
- Tuesday 19th July – Round 2 – 18 holes Stroke or Stableford and Presentation
Note that juniors have to compete in this event to be eligible for the Brett Ogle Cup (Match Play) to be held at Berri Golf Club on Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st July.
The Southern Golf Group is entering a team of 5 players and 2 reserves for the Brett Ogle Cup which will be held at Berri following on from the Country Championships. Selection for this team will be based on last year’s team topped up with any new talent identified in the coming weeks.
Event 2 – Brett Ogle Cup at Berri Golf Club – Two divisions, based on G.A. handicap 17.9
- Wednesday 20th July
- Round 1 – 18 holes match play (Div 1 off-the-stick, Div 2 handicap)
- Round 2 – 18 holes match play (Div 1 off-the-stick, Div 2 handicap
- Thursday 21st July
- Round 3 – 18 holes match play (Div 1 off-the-stick, Div 2 handicap
- Presentation
FOR INFORMATION on both events email here :- SGG.JuniorCoordinator@gmail.com
Victor Harbor Junior Open and Encouragement Cup – Tuesday 4th October
Sponsored by Harcourts and the Southern Golf Group
Entry for Fleurieu Peninsula junior golfers Aged under 18yrs as of 30th October 2022 welcome
Categories
- 18-hole Championship Stroke event for girls with a GA handicap
- 18-hole Championship Stroke event for boys with a GA handicap
- Encouragement cups:- 9-hole Orange Tee Maximum Score format for girls and boys with or without a GA handicap. (Junior rules supplied at the club prior to the game – suitable for young juniors who are more comfortable with playing a short course)
Entry fees payable to The Victor Harbor Pro shop Duard Nel
Entry fees :- 18-hole stroke event – $20.00 ; 9 hole event $10.00
All participants receive prizes
Tee off times :-
18hole stroke – 10am from Red and Blue tees
Optional 9 hole MyGolf training and skills session – 10am from the orange tees
9 hole Max Score event – 11am from the orange tees
(All equipment for 9-hole participants can be borrowed at no cost for this day)
Parents are welcome to walk with their golfer but not carry the players’ bags and are restricted to caddie rules as set by Golf Australia.
For Information / registration, contact Duard Nel or Linda Hodgson at:- proshop@vhgolf.com.au