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Gents Foursomes Championship 2024

Today saw the annual Gents Foursomes take place with 140 players teaming up in this alternate shot event. Thankfully the forecast weather didn’t eventuate with clear skies and a cool breeze greeting those putting their friendships to the ultimate test.
Defending Champions Matt Dowling and Gavin Chapman were looking to add to their already impressive tally of 9 time Foursomes Champions, spanning all the way back to their first title in 2005.
After the first 18 holes the defending champions had a narrow 2 shot buffer over perennial rivals Daniel Butler and Luke Simpson.

However proving to be a dark horse was the combination of Jarrod Mann and Michael Carruthers who also shot 78 in the morning round.after being 9 over through 12 holes.

What was promising to be a tight tussle ended up a runaway victory with the Mann and Carruthers shooting a fine round of 2 under 70 to finish with a 6 shot victory over the Defending Champions.

Please click on the link below for a summary of results:

2024 Mens Foursomes Results

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Vale – Cecily Turnbull

The Club regretfully communicates the passing of well-respected Member Cecily Turnbull. Cecily will be missed by her many friends at Keperra, and by the wider golfing community.
Funeral details:
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Cecily’s Mass and celebration of life, to be held at Little Flower Catholic Church, 80 Turner Road, Kedron, on Wednesday 12 June 2024 at 10:30 am. By request, please feel free to wear bright colours.

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Gents Matchplay

Saturday saw the culmination of this years Gents A,B & C Grade Matchplay.

A Grade

The A Grade Final was contested between number 4 seed Jarrod Mann and 10^th seed Luke Brumpton. Luke had an impressive run to the final defeating 2 previous Club Champions. Jarrod performed consistently throughout the event, despite a getting pushed to extra holes in his semifinal. In the end however, it would be Jarrod prevailing, going on to record a 4 & 3 victory.

B Grade 

Will Carty and Paul Argent would contest the B Grade Final with both players narrowly surviving their semifinal encounters, Will winning 1up whilst Paul required 20 holes to finally get past his opponent. The Final however, wouldn’t require an additional holes with Will going on to record a 2 & 1 victory over Paul.

C Grade

The form from the Club Championships obviously continued for our C Grade contestants, with 1 seed, Trent Bucholz going up against the 2 seed, in Mark Harrington. Both players were taken to the 19^th in their semifinal matches and this theme would continue in the final with 20 holes being required to determine the winner. Mark would get the job done at the end of the day, going on to secure the title.

Congratulations to all those who took part in this years event, and of course to our deserved champions.

A Grade Matchplay Final Results

B Grade Matchplay Final Results

C Grade Matchplay Final Results

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Ladies Pennant – Update

Keperra’s Weekend Ladies Pennant Team had it all to play for on Sunday 26^th of May. Despite only requiring a draw to secure the title, there was a few forced changes to the team , with injury and other commitments requiring a reshuffle.

After some tight losses in 3 of the first 4 matches the Ladies were able to steady the ship securing 2 wins and a half out of the final 3 games to ensure the result with Royal Queensland would end in at 3.5 – 3.5 and the valuable tie that would secure the overall title.

Congratulations to all the Ladies who represented Keperra so magnificently throughout the season and of course winning the Pennant.

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The BDLGA Ladies Pennant season is at the pointy end, with solid performances from the Keperra Ladies holding them in competitive position overall.

Weekend Yellow Diamond Division
Last weekend in the Yellow Diamond Division, the Ladies played at Nudgee with KCGC winning 4-3. Mikayla Dyal (5/4), Caitlin Vanderkruk (1 up), Savannah Rains (10/8) and Melissa Mason (1 up) being victors. The girls are currently top of the table and a win or draw over Oxley seeing them take out the title.

Weekday Sapphire Division Zone 1
After a resounding victory of 7 to nil at home, Keperra was defeated by Nudgee at Sandgate on May 17th 4.5-2.5. Julie Watson (3/2) and Helen Blanchfield (8/6) were our winners with Zena Bell squaring her match. Keperra are currently third, 1 point behind Redcliffe. The last match is on May 31st at Nudgee against Virginia – The ladies can move up to second position with a win (and Nudgee beating Redcliffe).

Good luck ladies on your run home.

The Club would like to also acknowledge and thank Member Phil Wuersching and Club Pennant Sponsor Jim’s Test & Tag for his support of all our Teams.

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Vale – Mal Hovell

It is with much sadness that the Club shares news of the passing of long serving member Malcolm (Mal) Hovell.  Mal enjoyed a long golfing career at Keperra, having joined in 1975, he was also one of the Leaders of the regular Tuesday Volunteer Group.  He passed away suddenly this morning (Tuesday 21/5) at the age of 84.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and many friends at the Club through this difficult time.

Mal – pictured below in the centre with close friends and fellow volunteers.

The Club has been advised that the funeral will be private.

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