Alpine Senior Masters - News
26/3/2011
Yarra Yarra’s Michael
Jackson has taken out the 2011 Alpine Senior Masters by two shots from
overnight leader Bill Banks (Royal Canberra) and Ross Percy (Cobram
Barooga).
In only his second seniors
tournament after hand surgery Jackson played steady golf with scores of
two over par 74 and 4 over par 76 to take the title.
Defending Champion Banks was
unable to get going on the second day despite the weather and course
being perfect for scoring.
Ross Percy was able to post the
best score on day two with a two over par 74 and finish the tournament
tied for second place, not for the first time.
The Nett event was won by David
Craig (Howlong) playing off a 16 handicap with rounds of 66 and
70.
Craig won by one stroke from
Green Acres Russell Porter who came home strongly with a nett 65 in the
final round.
The course at Bright was in
fantastic condition and the record number of 104 competitors from
48 different clubs is testament to how much the players enjoy the
tournament and the hospitality at Bright.
Attention will now turn to the
National Golf Club tournament starting on April
5th.
24/3/2011
(Day One)
Three time winner Bill Banks from Royal
Canberra sits on top of the leader board after a fine opening round
of 73 at the Bright Golf Club today. Banks holds a one stroke lead from
Michael Jackson (Yarra Yarra) and Lynton Spencer (Rossdale).
Banks played well from tee to green but was only able
to convert one birdie putt in an otherwise solid round. The course is in
terrific condition and if the rain holds off tomorrow some sub par
rounds are very possible. With 19 players within 5 strokes of the leader
anyone could win this event.
The nett event is hotly contested with David
Craig from Howlong posting a 66 to lead by one stroke from Tim Miller
(Kingston Heath) and three other players on 69's.
The tournament this year boast's a capacity field of
104 players from some 48 golf clubs.
