2011 Stats

We’ve put together a few statistics taken from all the competitions since 1st April.  

There are no surprises in the course analysis, as once again, the 2nd comes out as the most difficult on the course.

Pilkington Cup and McRobert Thistle Open

The weekend saw Reay Golf Club host two events, but there was only one winner as Vice-captain Lee Parnell produced some stunning golf to claim victory on both days. On Saturday players were met with a tricky breeze and some squally showers as they contested the Pilkington Cup.

Parnell got his weekend off to a flying start with birdies at the par 4 2nd and 8th holes helping him reach the turn in 35 strokes. A poor start to the back nine was soon forgotten with further birdies at the 12th and 14th holes. Parnell saved his fifth and final birdie of the round for the last hole, draining an outrageous putt for his 2. Parnell’s back nine of 35 was good enough to secure a nett 65 which beat his nearest challenger Leslie Malcolm by a convincing 3 stroke margin. 

Malcolm has made a welcome return to Reay this season and he has made steady progress throughout the year with some good scores. Malcolm produced two halves of 43, with a birdie 3 at the 8th hole the highlight of his round. Matching him on nett 68 was club Captain Murray McGlasson after a fine round of 76 which included birdies at the 6th and 13th holes. A fine front nine of 36 had McGlasson dreaming of glory, but a disappointing back nine cost him dearly.

On Sunday Parnell managed to go two strokes better, scoring a magnificent gross 68 to win the McRobert Thistle Open. He showed no ill-effects after a night on the town celebrating his Pilkington Cup victory and got his round going with a rare eagle 2 at the par 4 3rd. Some deft chipping and putting helped him reach the turn in 34 strokes and Parnell continued to play some fine golf on the back nine. Eight pars and a birdie at the 13th hole were good enough for an inward half of 34 to secure victory by a single shot and a handicap reduction to 4.

Taking second place following a nett 64 was Grant Maxwell. A birdie at the 5th helped Maxwell reach the turn in 34, and he continued to play some fine golf with a run of 7 pars from the 10th. A unfortunate bogey, double-bogey finish spoiled the round somewhat and proved to be very costly in the final analysis.

In third place following a welcome return to form was Cammie Ross. Ross produced a fine round of 75 for a nett 66, with birdies at the 6th, 9th and 14th holes the highlights.

Autumn Texas Scramble

Players from all over the county gathered at Reay on Saturday to compete in the Doosan Babcock Texas Scramble. Windy conditions and the occasional heavy shower made things difficult for the three-man teams, but in spite of this some good scores were posted. 

September Medal

On Saturday players braved the strong winds and squally showers to contest the September Medal. 

Donald Campbell Open

On Sunday players gathered from near and far to compete in the Donald Campbell Open at Reay. The early morning showers soon gave way to sunny skies and several excellent scores were posted in the favourable scoring conditions.