Final week of the Illawarra Pennants qualifying season with only pride on the line for the A and B Pennants Teams and the White Horse Cup side. Critical match for Barney’s C Pennant team with a finals berth to play for.
The A Pennant team took on ladder leaders Moss Vale at Russell Vale. Not a good day for the guys going down 6 : 0. Lloyd Herron, Mark Johnston, Will Ockenden, John McFarlane, Ed McLean and Lachie Maddinson were all defeated. Thanks to Will Ockenden, Mark Johnston, Steven Walda, Lloyd Herron, Jack Brand, Ed McLean, Lachie Maddinson and John McFarlane who have all represented the club this year.
The B Pennants also travelled up to Russell Vale where they took on Port Kembla. Unfortunately, their disappointing season continued with a close 3.5 : 2.5 loss. Gerard Day and Ming Leung registered wins with Chris Phillips squaring his match. Luke Day, Geoff Dunn and Sharon McCarthy all took their games down the 18th but unfortunately came up short. Thanks to the following golfers who gave up their Sunday mornings to represent the club : Gerard Day, Luke Day, Geoff Dunn, Chris Phillips, Ian Paynter, Justin Mangan, Peta Griffin, Ming Leung, Matt Shirlaw, Craig Ratcliff, Steve Hancock, James Eagle, Pete Connor and Sharon McCarthy.
The C Pennants team travelled up the highway to Port Kembla to take on Worrigee. In a great performance there were wins to Barney Kingdom, young Vincent Muller, Tracey Casinelli and Jo Webber. Gary Hoare and Will Vale lost their matches but the 4 : 2 win means the team have qualified for the finals finishing top of their division. A semi final clash against the runners up in Group 2 will take place next Sunday 22nd March. Good luck to Barney and his team.
The White Horse Cup Team headed up to the Highland Golf Club to take on Kiama. The team came away with a creditable 3.5 : 3.5 tie. Rob Walker, Garry Podmore and Ian Fox registered wins while Troy Webster tied his game. There were losses to Kye Hawkins, Jordan Green and Matt McAlister. Thanks to the following players who represented the club this season : Garry Podmore, Kye Hawkins, Ian Fox, Troy Webster, Brendon Miller, Rob Walker, Simon Rudd, Matt McAlister, Jordan Green, Anthony Ballard, Steven White and Will Hay. Special mention to Rob Walker who won all 5 of his matches.
