October Medal

A small field of players contested the October Medal in dull and blustery conditions, with all players struggling to break par. In the final analysis it was Ian Sutherland who pipped Cammie Ross to the victory after both recorded scores of nett 71. After an excellent 3 at the tricky first hole, Sutherland endured a few shaky holes to reach the turn in 47. However an impressive inward 43 which included pars at the final two holes was good enough to take the silverware. Despite finishing as runner-up Ross had the distinction of carding the lowest gross score of the day, a fine 78. An outward half of 41 was blighted by an ugly 7 at the 3rd hole, but he came roaring back in 37 with seven pars and only two bogeys making up his card. Ian Ritchie took third place with a nett 73, with Donald Mowat taking fourth place with a 74.