Dave Kainey (centre in the Red Jacket) writes the match report - for the golf! Flanked by Nick Shiells (member of last year's winning team) and the man himself, Ryan Jeffery. In the background is Montgomerie Links' Lucas Skelton.

Dave Kainey (centre in the Red Jacket) writes the match report – for the golf! Flanked by Nick Shiells (member of last year’s winning team) and the man himself, Ryan Jeffery. In the background is Montgomerie Links’ Lucas Skelton.

The Flyer, Dave Kainey writes the report on last week’s 8th Annual Ryan Jeffery Golf Classic held in Melbourne on 28 December. Special thanks to Montgomerie Links, Danang, which sponsored two rounds of golf (won by the Hanoi President, Dan Hopkins).

This year in consultation with Ryan Jeffery the RJGC, along with the massive turnout of six flights, was played in a four ball format, Ambrose (Best Ball).

Teams were formed and handicaps allocated on the run and the final result was extremely close. Golf and teamwork were the winners on the day.

Ambrose, the most social form of the game of golf was a hit with all players and this format will continue in 2013.

The winning team comprised Ryan Jeffery himself, Phil ‘Fabbo’ Johns, David ‘Flyer’ Kainey and Big Bruce Marshall. They birdied the last two holes to sneak in front of Phil Jordan, Jay, Luke A and Chris. There were just 4 points separating 1st and 6th which highlighted the closeness of the Championship.

Results

  1. Ryan Jeffery/ Flyer / Phil Johns / Bruce Marshall. 51.2
  2. Phil Jordan / Jay / Luke A / Chris. 51.6
  3. Chris Canty / Clint Barfly/ Daisy / Victor. 53.6
  4. Nick Shiells/ David Wilson/ Willy / Stanno. 53.7
  5. Lucas Skelton/ Gary / Dan. 55.3
  6. Mick Francis / Matt F/ Dan Hopkins / Rod. 56.5

Nearest to Pin (Par 3s)

  • Hole 4 – Luke A. (1.5m)
  • Hole 7 – Ryan Jeffery (9.5m)
  • Hole 12 – Phil Johns (8.5m)
  • Hole 15 – Mark “Willy” Williams (2.0m)
  • Hole 18 – Ryan Jeffery (2.5m)

Longest Drive

  • Hole 6 – David Wilson (260m)
  • Hole 13 – Victor (275m)

Highlights / Comments

  • “How good is Ambrose???“ – P. Johns
  • Big Bruce Marshall – slam dunk from 54m – lob wedge, danced upon landing then straight in the hole.
  • Nick Shiells’ “three fannies” that cost him several jugs of beer. No complaints from the lads.
  • “How good is Ambrose???” – P. Johns
  • Ryan Jeffery retaining his own jacket; the only time he has not been on the winning team is when he did not play last year.
  • ‘This game is pretty easy isn’t it???”(P Johns) – after draining his 5th 6m+ putt to close out the hole
  • Phil Jordan / Jay / Luke A / Chris were 5 under after 6 holes – they only had one more birdie for the round
  • “I thought my attitude and apparel would have had more of an influence on the result” – (Willy)

The Ryan Jeffery Golf Championship was an MSF (Mega Swannies Function). Let’s do it again in 2013 – the tournament’s 9th and the Club’s 10th!

Special thanks to Montgomerie Links, Danang

Thank you again to Montgomerie Links for offering two rounds of golf at their outstanding course in Danang, Vietnam. Teh two rounds were awarded to Hanoi President, Dan Hopkins and his father in a rare show of form where they managed to birdie a hole despite never having their ball land on the fairway!

Did you know??

Did you know that Colin Montgomerie will be honored for his contribution to the game next year when he is inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame and Museum? For full details, click here.