This year The Coast have entered 2 teams into the Metropolitan Mixed Pennant event for the first time. The Green team will be Managed by Warren Hogan and the Red team by Michael White.
The format for the event has also changed with the competition being comprised of five rounds, four rounds all played at neutral courses and hosting only of one round at The Coast. Each round is contested by five groups of players from each Club, no reserves.
The Green Team is in Division 7, drawn to play against; Moore Park, Kogarah, Antill Park & Kareela.
The Red Team is in Division 3 and drawn to play against Asquith, Shelly Beach, Beverley Park & Woolahra.
Round 1
GREEN TEAM vs MOORE PARK @ ANTILL PARK
On Sunday we travelled to Antill Park Golf Course for Round 1 and played against an extremely competitive Moore Park – Black Team.
Right from the get-go, it was apparent that if we were any chance of coming away with a win this was going to be a long-drawn-out and hard-fought battle.
As per the Table below two of the five matches finished on the 17th and the remaining three matches finished after 18th.
| The Coast Green Team | After 3 Holes | After 9 Holes | After 12 Holes | After 15 Holes | Result | |
| 1’s = Una Jackman & Mark Lee | Square | Square | 1 up | Square | Won 2 & 1 | |
| 2’s = Cathy Balafoutis & Brad Fifield | 1 up | 1 Down | 1 Down | 1 Up | Won 2 & 1 | |
| 3’s = Janet Rose & Tony de Kievit | Square | 1 Down | Square | Square | Won 1 Up | |
| 4’s = Heidi Gregory & Darren Lester | 1 Up | Square | 1 Up | 1 Up | Won 1 Up | |
| 5’s = Gail McFadyen & Stephen McFadyen | 2 Down | 1 Down | 2 Down | 2 Down | Lost 1 Down | |
It is always difficult to cover all the matches, however Una and Mark playing in their first comp together were outstanding as our number 1s, both thriving on the pressure with Una getting a special mention from the Moore Park opponents for her outstanding play. Cathy & Brad got off to a good start and combined well, Brad was even par after 9 holes, and they were still one down. Janet & Captain Tony complimented each other, with Janet closing out the match by securing the winning putt. Heidi & Darren just looked like they were having an enjoyable time, soaking up the pressure, with Heidi closing out the match with a very well-played 18th. Gail and Steve did well to stay in the battle but were unable to get into positive territory during their match taking their opponents all the way to the 18th.
All matches were played in great spirit, thank you to Moore Park for what was a great match.
Thanks to Marg Hogan for supporting on the day and more importantly putting up with me.
This Sunday, round two we are off to Moore Park Golf Course to play against Kogarah Golf Club, tee time is 11:19. If you are available, please feel free to come along and provide support, we look forward to seeing you there.
Warren Hogan
Team Manager.
