SATURDAY was the first round of the Club Championships.

Max Graham blistered the field with his best ever round of two under par 70 for a net 64 to lead the field by four shots and win both the monthly Medal and Spoon. B grade winner was Tony Adams with Chris Murphy winning C grade.

Straight shooters with nearest the pins were Jeff Gore (A), Cohen Welsh (B) and Peter O’Neill in (C grade).

On Sunday the second round sponsored by John and Beryl Fortescue was played in cold blustery weather which saw favourite Allan Clarke hit his straps picking up eight shots to lead by four at day’s end.

Cohen Welsh again won nearest the pin for (B) with Matt Ward (A) and John Cox in (C grade).

After two rounds Allan Clarke is overall leader with Geoff O’Grady both gross and net in (B) and Eddie Booth gross and net in C grade.

Max Graham is net leader in A Grade with Beau Lavender on his heels one shot back.

Nikki Laird and Jo Montague are sharing the lead in the ladies Championships with Ali Cunneen ahead for the Net title.

Max Graham had a big week with three wins taking out the Mid Week Competition ahead of runner up Terry Johnson.

By Max TURNER