The Gold Medal was contested on Saturday, 7 February, with 22 competitors taking on the challenge for the honour of etching their name into the Club’s history.
Played in hot and humid conditions, it was always going to be a demanding day. Following the completion of the morning field, Alasdair Cameron (Handicap 19) was the clubhouse leader after posting a fine and consistent nett 70. Alasdair went out in 45 and came home in 44, although his round could have been even better if not for a tough finish with a 7 on the final hole.
The afternoon field faced the hottest conditions of the day, and Bobby Broadhurst (Handicap 14) experienced a testing front nine. Despite starting strongly with just two bogeys in his opening six holes, an 8 on the 6th and a 6 on the 7th saw him turn in 43. Bobby showed great composure on the back nine,