The 7:30 report-Wednesday 15th December.

A field of 23 vying for the Christmas Hamper stableford event, in cool but still conditions. Congratulations to Shooter, Oils, Bubba and Walrus who continue to prepare the course to its magnificent best. The state of the course is clearly reflected in the quality of the scores presented today.

Today was also an opportunity to celebrate the year just passing with a delicious bbq. For those who requested the bbq chicken recipe, see the end of this report.

Winners:
A grade(0-17) Richard Payne (7) 39 points from runner-up Ian Flannery (16) 38 points on countback from Tony Carter (14).
B grade (18+) Graham Bysouth (24) 39 points on countback from Robe Devereux (19).

Other scores:
36 points-Jarod Plowman (6) and Matt Pope (12)
34 points-Mark Burrage (11)
31 points-Karl Pongracic (27), Snags Sinclair (8), Nifty Clark (23), Mike Hoiles (14) and Shooter Dawson (14)
30 points- Gary Liddy (18) and Henri Malakunas (25)
28 points-Keith Miles (20)
27 points-Graeme Bonsack (18) and Joggers Andrew (11)
26 points-Brian Collins (20), Gerry Timmins (25) and Damien Leatch (16)
Peter Palmer (26) returned with 21 points and snuck past Tiger Penney's (37) 18 points.

NTPs
A grade 5/14-Jarod Plowman (again). As a consequence a newly established Plowman rule will be instituted from next week onwards.
B grade 1/10-Graham Bysouth

Birdie Balls:
Jarod Plowman-9&17, Snags Sinclair-8th, Burra-3rd, Shooter 7th, Joggers 7th, Graham Bysouth 11th, Massive 3rd.

Eagle 2 on the 11th for Massive.

Ball comp balls for achieving handicap or better:

Rob Devs, Matt Pope, Massive, Oils, Tony C, Graham B, Jarod P.

This Saturday is the Ranges Medical Monthly Medal, while next Wednesday will be a team event decided on the morning.

Recipe:
Chicken thighs or fillets marinated overnight in an equal mixture of soy sauce and sweet soy (kecap manus). Place the marinated chicken in a freezer bag with 3 dessert spoons of flour, 1 dessert spoon of curry, a dessert spoon of paprika and a dessert spoon of tumeric powder ( add a pinch of chili powder if hot and spicy is your preference).
Heat the bbq plate, healthy splash of oil.
Add the chicken ensuring they are coated with the heated oil.
BBQ until cooked through.