The sun was shining, and the excitement levels were high as Wanderers and some friends took to the fairways at Greenock Golf Club to compete in our 150th charity golf day. Thirty players in the morning and 31 in the afternoon competed for some nice prizes, but more importantly, they were there to enjoy the company of friends and help raise money for great causes. The morning involved an individual 18-hole Stableford competition and was won by Iain Crighton with an impressive 44 points. The runner-up was David Bruce (the elder) with 39 points, and the wooden spoon went to Scott Galbraith with 16 points, but more about Scott later!
A well-earned refreshments were taken before the afternoon team Texas Scramble competition on the nine-hole course. Eight teams competed for what many regard as the 6th major golf competition of the year. The winning team was Scott Galbraith, Kevin Murray, Terry Clayton, and Mark Rodger with a fantastic five under par.
The runners-up were Ally Abernethy, Fabio Marturano, Calum Robb, and Andy McDougall with three under par. The wooden spoon team this year was Raymond Jack, John Dyer, and Michael Frizzel, but they can offer the excuse that they were handicapped more than others by having one less player in their team. There were two individual prizes for the longest drive on the 2nd hole in the afternoon and for nearest the pin on the 8th.
Both these prizes were won by Scott Galbraith, who also led the winning team, so it was a great day for Scott, who bizarrely finished last in the individual competition! The prizes were presented in the golf club, and a great day was brought to a close with refreshments and, for some, a quick pint back at Fort Matilda. Dave Bruce and Robert Lavelle, who organized the day, would like to thank the players for their generosity on the day and Greenock Golf Club, particularly James and Duncan and the catering and bar staff, who made us feel most welcome.
The day was a great success, and great fun was had, but it is important to highlight that £1005 was raised for charity. The Wanderers “golfers” and their friends should be proud of their efforts.
